A comprehensive new review of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) research in West and Central Africa has revealed persistent gaps that continue to put millions of women, girls, adolescents, and marginalized populations at risk. The report, conducted by…
Dataphyte Foundation has announced the upcoming release of Gender Disparities: Democratic Realities and Governance Outcomes in Nigeria, a comprehensive report examining the persistent underrepresentation of women across political and corporate leadership spaces in the country. The publication is scheduled for…
Stakeholders and advocates have called for a shift in disability inclusion from mere compliance and symbolic representation to genuine influence and participation in decision-making processes. The call was made during a stakeholder engagement convened by the Center for Inclusive Development…
BudgIT, a leading civic-tech organisation advocating for transparency and accountability in public finance, has expressed concern over the Federal Government’s recent decision to defer the implementation of 70% of capital projects initially appropriated in the 2025 fiscal year to 2026.…
The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) led an awareness walk around the Lagos State Government Secretariat in Alausa, Ikeja, on Friday to commemorate the 2025 Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day, urging residents to enroll in the now-mandatory Ilera-Eko Social…
Women Win, a nonprofit focused on girls’ health and empowerment, has intensified advocacy for free menstrual products in Nigeria after training students in Lagos on how to produce and manage reusable sanitary pads. At a recent outreach held across selected…
By Innocent Onoh | As the world marks 30 years since the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, a Nigerian Women Rights advocate, Adenike Badiora, representing Advocacy Hub has raised fresh concerns over the rising wave of…
Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has raised alarm over what it describes as Nigeria’s rapidly deteriorating human-rights situation, calling on authorities to end impunity, strengthen protections for citizens, and rebuild public trust in state institutions. In a statement…
As the world marks the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, Journalists for Christ International Outreach (JFC) has called for urgent and coordinated efforts to tackle the rising wave of online abuse targeting women and girls in Nigeria. The…
On the eve of International Human Rights Day, global civil society organisations have condemned what they describe as a deepening campaign of repression within Senegal’s water sector, targeting workers and union leaders who speak out against privatisation and governance failures.…
