Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on the Federal and Lagos State Governments to issue an unreserved public apology and provide justice and reparations to victims of the October 20, 2020, #EndSARS protests. The organisation made the…
Renowned Nigerian environmentalist Nnimmo Bassey has been honoured with a lifetime achievement award at the prestigious Courageous Scientists Awards in Vienna, Austria, marking another global recognition for his decades-long crusade against ecological destruction in the Niger Delta. Organisers confirmed in…
ActionAid Nigeria has said Nigeria’s 4.2 per cent economic growth is insufficient to reduce poverty, urging the Federal Government to pursue faster economic growth, lower inflation, affordable energy, decent wages and greater accountability for public revenue. The organisation made the…
By Micael Omotosho | The Tap Initiative for Citizens’ Development has called for stronger democratic institutions, meaningful citizen participation and the protection of civic space in Nigeria. The organisation made the call in a statement to mark the International Day…
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has launched a four-year project to strengthen citizens’ participation in governance and their ability to influence public decisions. The People Influence & Action (PIA) Project, supported by Christian Aid under its People in…
Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has written to the National Assembly seeking detailed legislative records on the National Tobacco Control Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025, amid concerns that some proposed changes could weaken Nigeria’s tobacco-control protections. The organisation’s Freedom…
Lagos State Civil Society Participation for Development (LACSOP) brought together about 30 civil society organisations (CSOs) from different parts of Lagos State to participate in a training aimed at improving their understanding of self-regulation, organisational standards and the harmonisation of…
The principal contention over the proposed NGO/Foreign Aid Bill is not whether organisations should be transparent, but whether transparency should become a licence for federal control. Uwem Essien examines Professor Chidi Odinkalu’s concern on the NGO bill. CONTEXT The bill…
By: Peter Emmanuel | Life After Abuse Foundation (LAAF) delivered training for male staff at Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) on Friday, 14 August 2026, examining male abuse, trauma and the impact these experiences can have on men’s…
Tap Initiative for Citizens’ Development has appointed popular Nigerian actress and activist Kate Henshaw as an ambassador for iReportINEC, its citizen-led platform for election monitoring, incident reporting and electoral transparency. The appointment aims to strengthen public awareness and encourage more…
