The Humanity Family Foundation for Peace and Development (HUFFPED) has called for a minimum of 30 per cent representation for women in Community Development Associations (CDAs) and Community Development Committees (CDCs) across Lagos State, alongside more inclusive lending models to…
By From Femi Oyelola | A coalition of anti-corruption stakeholders has underscored the urgent need for strengthened legislative oversight to guarantee the effective and transparent implementation of the Proceeds of Crime (Recovery and Management) Act, 2022 (POCA). The call to action…
The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC) has reaffirmed its commitment to bolstering the institutional frameworks of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to ensure they align with global best practices and transparency standards. This commitment was highlighted on Thursday, during a…
As the National Assembly enters the final stages of amending Nigeria’s electoral framework, the Youth Electoral Reform Project (YERP-Naija) Consortium has called on the Conference Committee to adopt the House of Representatives’ version of the bill, which mandates the real-time…
Oiza Yusuf | In a strategic move to fortify transparency and restore public confidence in the third sector, the Ethics and Good Leadership Awareness Initiative (EGLAI) has launched a comprehensive two-day capacity-building workshop for Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) across Nigeria’s…
The Elegant Nurses Forum (ENF) on Thursday accused the Federal Government of Nigeria of professional marginalization following the non-payment of January salaries to nurses in federal health institutions, while other medical staff reportedly received their entitlements. The group characterized the…
The Speak Out Africa Initiative (SOAI) and CSOs have strongly rejected the version of the Electoral Bill 2026 recently passed by the Nigerian Senate, labeling it a recipe for disaster that ignores the public’s demand for transparency. In a press…
The Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy and Development (FENRAD) has raised an alarm over the alleged disruption and centralization of international passport production services specifically affecting Nigeria’s South-East region. In a statement released Tuesday, the pro-democracy organization described the development…
The International Press Centre (IPC) and Centre for Media and Society (CEMESO) has called on the National Assembly to prioritize the adoption of the 2022 Electoral Amendment Bill. As the Senate convenes for an emergency plenary session today, February 10,…
The Nigerian Guild of Editors has raised an alarm over the Senate’s stance on the transmission of election results, warning that the current lack of mandatory electronic transmission could undermine the integrity of the 2027 general elections. The NGE expressed…
