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,…
In a major boost for specialized media coverage in the region, the West African Journalists for Environment, Science, Health and Agriculture (WAJESHA) has officially launched its new digital platform. The newly unveiled website, www.wajesha.org, aims to establish a robust, interconnected…
Paradigm Initiative (PIN), Africa’s leading digital rights and inclusion organisation, has successfully engaged more than 1,300 stakeholders across 11 countries this quarter. Through a strategic blitz of 26 forums, training sessions, and policy dialogues, the initiative targeted critical areas including…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ondo State has joined forces with U-Blaze Global Limited, a non-governmental organisation, to launch a massive voter sensitisation walk across Akure. The initiative aims to mobilise eligible citizens to participate in the ongoing…
The ECOWAS Commission has officially reinforced its commitment to citizen-centred regional development by signing a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI). The strategic agreement was signed by the President of the ECOWAS Commission,…
The G16 Regional Security Advocacy Group on Counter Terrorism in Africa has urged the Government of Mali to ensure transparency, due process, and respect for fundamental rights following the freezing of assets belonging to 12 individuals accused of financing terrorism.…
