As Nigeria edges closer to the 2027 general elections, nine civil society and civic technology organisations have unveiled a new platform aimed at reshaping how citizens engage with governance and demand accountability, particularly at the grassroots level. The initiative, called…
In a decisive move to dismantle the virtual barriers facing millions of Nigerians, the Center for Inclusive Development (CID) has successfully concluded a high-level digital accessibility training series in the nation’s capital. Supported by the Disability Rights Fund, the three-day…
Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has issued a stern call to the Federal Government to respect a February 16, 2024, Federal High Court judgment mandating the investigation and prosecution of perpetrators of attacks against media practitioners. In a statement released on…
In a forceful call to action marking World Press Freedom Day, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) have challenged the administration of President Bola Tinubu, state governors, and the FCT Minister to…
As Nigeria grapples with a complex landscape of safety concerns, the media has been challenged to transition from merely reporting on violence to actively driving institutional reform and legal accountability. The call was made during a high-level press conference hosted…
FactCheckAfrica has called for stronger protection for the media, urging governments and stakeholders to safeguard journalism as it joined the global community to mark World Press Freedom Day. In a statement released on Sunday, May 3, and signed by its…
As Nigeria prepares to mark International Workers’ Day 2026 this Friday, advocacy group Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has issued a scathing critique of the government’s handling of the national cost-of-living crisis. In a statement released Thursday, the…
The West African Journalists for Environment, Science, Health and Agriculture (WAJESHA) has issued a blistering condemnation of the escalating xenophobic attacks targeting African nationals in South Africa, describing the violence as a betrayal of Pan-Africanism and a threat to regional…
The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) has commended the House of Representatives for initiating amendments to Nigeria’s Cybercrime Act, describing the move as a critical step toward addressing long-standing concerns over the law’s misuse against journalists and the…
By Emmanuel Peter | This initiative targets Lagos Island and Apapa communities with multilingual animations designed to improve environmental awareness, strengthen waste management practices, and promote citizen-led accountability in climate action. The Lagos Civil Society Participation for Development (LACSOP) on…
