Analysis prepared by the Nigeria Network of NGOs (NNNGO) Regulatory Team A new bill before the Senate would create a federal commission with sweeping powers to register, audit and sanction every organisation in Nigeria that receives foreign aid — including…
Civil Society Organisations have cautioned the Federal Government that establishing state police will not single-handedly resolve Nigeria’s escalating insecurity, urging leaders to confront the underlying socioeconomic factors driving widespread crime and violence. The warning was issued jointly by the Rule…
By Esther Olaoluwa | The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) has called for stronger collaboration among governments, law enforcement agencies, civil society organisations, development partners and the private sector to combat the growing threat of cyber-enabled human…
By Michael Omotosho | ANEEJ, Civil society organizations (CSOs), journalists, anti-corruption experts, and government institutions have called for stronger collaboration, evidence-based advocacy, and greater transparency to curb illicit financial flows (IFFs) in Nigeria. Organized by the Africa Network for Environment…
Esther Olaoluwa | The TAP Initiative, in partnership with a broad-based coalition of civil society organizations, election observer groups, legal practitioners, human rights defenders, and governance stakeholders, is set to officially launch the National Electoral Accountability Consortium (NEAC) tomorrow. The…
A prominent non-governmental organization has issued a strong call to action for governments across Nigeria’s South-East region to brace for impending severe weather. The Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy and Development (FENRAD) is demanding immediate flood preparedness, extensive community sensitization,…
The Federal Government’s newly launched National Guidelines for Public Procurement of Food and Related Services has received strong commendation from Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA). The advocacy group described the initiative as a major victory for public health…
As preparations intensify for the Osun State off-cycle governorship election scheduled for August 15, 2026, the International Press Centre (IPC) and the Centre for Media and Society (CEMESO) have convened key stakeholders to drive collaborative measures for a credible, transparent,…
The Department of State Services (DSS) must immediately and unconditionally release Nigerian journalist Zainab Sodiq, who was detained by security officials at the Lagos airport on July 6. Human rights watchdog Amnesty International Nigeria raised the alarm on Tuesday, stating…
In a strategic move to fortify democratic governance, civic tech organization BudgIT Nigeria hosted the third JoinBodi Cohort meeting, assembling prominent civil society organizations (CSOs) to address the country’s escalating governance challenges. The high-level convergence focused on advancing transparency, accountability,…
