30 h. ago Be active in shaping Nigeria’s Democracy, Deputy Speaker Urges Youths

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has called on Nigerian youths to take active leadership roles in shaping the country’s democracy, reaffirming the parliament’s commitment to supporting youth leadership. He stated that the House would actively review legislative frameworks to reduce financial barriers to political participation, enhance youth representation in […]

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36 h. ago Northern Nigeria mass killings: Muslim scholars decry silence, demand action, justice

A coalition of Muslim scholars, civil society actors and citizens under the banner of Concerned Muslim Scholars, Civil Society and Citizens for Justice and Peace in Nigeria has condemned what it described as the continued mass killings, abductions and displacements in Northern Nigeria, calling for urgent humanitarian, legal and moral action. In a statement titled […]

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41 h. ago Reps working to reduce financial barriers to youth participation in politics – Kalu

Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives has stated that the House is actively reviewing legislative frameworks to read more Reps working to reduce financial barriers to youth participation in politics – Kalu

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4 d. ago Civil Society Seeks Equal Political Participation For Women In Kogi

The  Challenged Parenthood Initiative (CPI), in collaboration with the Nigeria Civil Society Room, has called on all stakeholders to bridge the democratic gap and ensure full and equitable participation of women in Kogi State politics. The executive director of CPI, Eunice Abimbola Agbogun, made the call during an advocacy meeting with the Kogi State Independent […]

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4 d. ago Empowering women builds confidence, resilience — Kogi gov’s wife

The wife of the Kogi State Governor, Hajia Sefinat Usman Ododo, has emphasized the transformative power of supporting women, declaring that empowered women contribute to a stronger society and nation. Speaking at the inauguration of the Bunu Women Development Forum (BWDF) on Saturday in Odo-Ape, Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area, Mrs. Ododo underscored unity among women […]

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5 d. ago Groups Ask New Service Chiefs To Prioritise Citizens’ Safety

The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has welcomed the appointment of new service chiefs and urged them to prioritise national security, citizens’ safety and unity. The national coordinator of CUPP, Chief Peter Ameh, said Nigerians expect the new military leadership to take decisive action in tackling the nation’s worsening insecurity. Similarly, the Civil Society […]

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5 d. ago Nasarawa Coalition Mobilises Support For Women Affairs Minister

Coalition of Civil Society Groups ( CSOS) and Non- Governmental Organizations based in Keffi, Nasarawa State have called on the people of the state to rally behind the minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim to enable her continue to champion the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a statement yesterday in Lafia, […]

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6 d. ago Electoral Act reform: Can beneficiaries of vote fraud bring positive change?

Oshiomhole points fingers at fellow politicians Many Nigerians and civil society groups have raised concerns over the sincerity of ongoing read more Electoral Act reform: Can beneficiaries of vote fraud bring positive change?

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8 d. ago Falola calls for demilitarisation of politics to secure Africa’s democratic future

Foremost historian and distinguished scholar, Professor Toyin Falola, has called for the demilitarisation of politics as a necessary step toward securing Africa’s democratic future, stressing that integrating the military into constitutional governance and empowering civil society are vital to ending the continent’s recurring cycles of coups and dictatorial governance. Professor Falola made this call while […]

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9 d. ago Consolidate on INEC’s gains under Mahmood, CSOs tell Amupitan

The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) and civil society organisations (CSOs) have urged the newly appointed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, to

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9 d. ago Seyi Tinubu Meets Obi Cubana, Stanley Uzochukwu, Anyaso, Others Over ‘Change Nigeria’ Initiative

In driving the ‘Change Nigeria’ through Nigerian youths participation in politics, legitimate businesses, entrepreneurship, innovation initiative, the son of President Bola Tinubu, Seyi Tinubu, has met with young Igbo billionaire businessmen. Seyi Tinubu met with Obi Cubana; The Delborough Lagos/Stanel boss Stanley Uzochukwu; Zenco, E-Money, Ituma Enviable, Hon Chima Anyaso, and other young billionaire […]

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1 week ago Chemical Weapons: Banjul NGO Forum Adopts Draft Resolution, Urges Full Cooperation From Sudan

In what has been described as an unprecedented achievement for African civil society and a moral vindication for victims of violations in Sudan, the NGO Forum in Banjul has adopted a draft resolution calling on the Sudanese authorities to fully cooperate with the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and to allow the […]

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1 week ago African grassroots movements call for climate justice, end to exploitation ahead of COP30

Over 100 representatives from 20 African countries — including indigenous groups, farmers, youth, women, and civil society — have issued read more African grassroots movements call for climate justice, end to exploitation ahead of COP30

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1 week ago Nnamdi Kanu: Groups Flay Crackdown On Protesters In Lagos, Abuja, Others

Civil society organisations in the country have condemned the crackdown and arrest of a few protesters calling for the release of Nnamdi Kanu. LEADERSHIP reports that the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow movement protest, which was witnessed in some states, including Abuja, is calling for the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi […]

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1 week ago CSOs condemn move by Senate to regulate lottery, gambling across Nigeria

Coalition of Civil Society Organisations, under the aegis of Coalition for Good Governance (CGG), has condemned the move by the Senate to enact a central law that regulates lottery and gambling in Nigeria, saying doing so was against the Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling that the National Assembly lacked the powers to legislate on issues relating […]

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2 w. ago African Civil Society Organisations Kick Against Overregulation

As organised crime rates surge across Africa, civil society organisations (CSOs) on the continent have raised concerns over proposed regulatory measures targeting non-governmental organisations (NGOs). While acknowledging the need to address increasing criminal activities, CSOs warn that excessive regulation could undermine their work in advancing human rights, development, and transparency. The ongoing 2nd Africa Civil […]

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2 w. ago FG, development partners launch Net Zero Nature Positive project to combat climate change

By: Martin Metieh Stakeholders from government institutions, international organisations, and civil society groups gathered in Abuja for the launch workshop of the Net Zero Nature Positive (NZNP) Project—a major initiative focused on restoring degraded ecosystems, promoting green growth, and fast-tracking Nigeria’s journey toward a sustainable and climate-resilient future. Funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), […]

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2 w. ago CSOs reject water privatisation, seek investment to tackle climate crisis

Civil society organisations across Africa, under the platform of the Our Water Our Right Africa Coalition (OWORAC) have kicked against read more CSOs reject water privatisation, seek investment to tackle climate crisis

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2 w. ago IMF Urges Nigeria To Curb Rising Debt, Warns Of Economic Risks

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Nigeria and other countries to cut down their mounting debt burdens, warning that unchecked borrowing could hinder economic progress. According to The Guardian, Kristalina Georgieva, the IMF Managing Director, made this appeal on Monday during a civil society town hall at the ongoing World Bank and IMF annual […] The post IMF Urges Nigeria To Curb Rising Debt, Warns Of Economic Risks appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago IMF Urges Nigeria, Others To Strengthen Governance, Curb Illicit Financial Flows

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Nigeria and other emerging economies to strengthen governance systems and tackle illicit financial flows, warning that failure to do so could undermine economic resilience and erode public trust in government institutions. IMF Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, made the appeal during a Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) Town Hall at […]

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