The Government of Canada has officially marked a significant milestone in its diplomatic and developmental partnership with Nigeria by inaugurating the Project Steering Committee for the Renewed Women’s Voice & Leadership Nigeria (RWVL) initiative. This move will institutionalize leadership and…
A coalition of leading international and domestic media rights organizations has issued a scathing open letter to President Bola Tinubu, expressing alarm over recent comments made by Vice President Kashim Shettima regarding the safety of journalists in Nigeria. The letter, signed…
A coalition of six leading Nigerian and international media rights organizations has issued a joint petition to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, demanding an immediate end to the harassment of journalists and the reform of laws used to criminalize reporting in…
Civil society group Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has issued an urgent plea to the Federal Government to overhaul its funding for tobacco control, warning that the country’s youth are being aggressively targeted by a new smoke trap.…
By Jerome Kalu & Michael Omotosho | CSACEFA Oyo State Chapter and Educare Trust Nigeria have raised fresh concerns over the state of basic education in Oyo State, highlighting critical gaps in infrastructure, teaching quality, and student welfare. The…
The future of one of the Federal Capital Territory’s most iconic natural landmarks is under fire. The advocacy group Spaces for Change (S4C) has raised an alarm over the Federal Capital Territory Administration’s (FCTA) decision to hand over development rights…
In a decisive move to bolster grassroots safety, community leaders within the Orile Agege Local Council Development Area (LCDA) recently convened for a high-impact sensitization session aimed at eradicating Domestic and Sexual Violence (DSV). The initiative brought together over 70…
In a strategic move to eradicate the culture of silence surrounding domestic abuse, the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) held a grassroots sensitization program in the Arogangan community today. The engagement, which focused on safety, accountability, and the…
Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has officially condemned the violent assault on Mr. Mohammed Adamu, a journalist with Albarka Radio, who was reportedly beaten by police officers during the Eid Durbar celebration in Bauchi State over the weekend. The advocacy group…
As the global community observes World Water Day 2026, the Foundation for Environmental Rights Advocacy & Development (FENRAD) has issued a high-priority call for the Nigerian government to address the acute water scarcity and systemic pollution threatening millions of citizens. In…
