…on Channels Television’s Politics Today, following calls by opposition parties and civil society organisations for another extension of the exercise. According to Ifogah, the commission had already granted a two-week extension, a decision he said has placed additional pressure on INEC’s preparations for the elections.…

…and reducing road crashes, sparked criticism from Christian bodies, opposition parties, civil society groups and members of the public, many of whom argued that the provision was insensitive amid rising unemployment and worsening economic hardship. In a statement issued on Monday, Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele…

…spent my career working on these issues. I look forward to working with partners across civil society and the international community to deliver the UK’s modern approach to development and tackle our most pressing global challenges.” “I am delighted the Foreign Secretary is taking such a strong leadership role on devel…

…by the National Institution for Human Rights in Libya (NIHRL), an independent Libyan civil society organization. In a statement issued on Friday, July 24, 2026, NIHRL recalls "the practices of extremist and terrorist organizations, such as the Islamic State, Ansar al-Sharia, and Al-Qaeda." The organization called the p…

…at the workshop, drawn from government agencies, academia, the private sector and civil society, to contribute meaningfully to the development of a robust implementation framework for the renewable energy waste management project. Responding, the National Field Coordinator of the UNIDO Nigeria Office, Emem Umana, comme…

…involving government representatives, AI experts, business leaders, academics and civil society. In July, he was appointed a founding member of the AI for Good Global Commission, an international body focused on trusted, inclusive and coordinated approaches to AI. These are important developments. But the scale and spe…

…imposition. He urged traditional institutions, opinion leaders, professional groups, civil society organisations, and all lovers of democracy across Egbaland to defend the principles of fairness and internal democracy, warning that remaining silent in the face of perceived imposition, especially involving a tainted ide…

…benefits for people. She said the United Nations was already working with governments, civil society organisations, development partners and the private sector in Nigeria to accelerate progress in institutional strengthening, social protection, food systems transformation, renewable energy, digital innovation, educatio…

…Union Commission, the ITU, regional economic communities, industry players, academia and civil society to work together to deliver meaningful connectivity across Africa and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. He said member states were “calling upon member states to act with urgency” while urging operators and p…

…facilities to youth unemployment and slow project execution. Community leaders and civil society organisations say the anniversary presents an opportunity not only for celebration but also for accountability. Political analysts note that local governments remain the closest tier of government to the people and are expe…

…allege that their rights have been violated. CSOs demand probe Against this backdrop, civil society organisations have called for an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the reported dismissals. The Chancellor of the International Society for Social Justice and Human Rights, Omenazu Jackson, sai…

…them to remain lofty ideals. The CAN president also called on government institutions, civil society organisations, traditional rulers and the media to support implementation of the code, stressing that building a peaceful nation demands collective responsibility. “Faith leaders must continue to champion dialogue, reco…

Demands cost of governor’s ordered emergency repairs By Egufe Yafugborhi ASABA — Civil society leader, Rev. David Ugolor, has urged Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, to engage the Federal Government and neighbouring Edo State to end decades of temporary repairs on the collapsed Benin–Sapele–Warri Road and commi…

…All Progressives Congress and the Federal High Court have thrown their weight behind a civil society initiative aimed at improving transparency in the 2027 general elections through an independent election results verification platform. The support was expressed on Thursday in Abuja during the inaugural stakeholders’ m…

…by The PUNCH, stated that the hearing would bring together key government officials, civil society organisations, professional bodies, development partners, the media and members of the public. It read: “The ad hoc committee to investigate the Unestablished Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council in the Feder…

…NGE, the memorial lecture provides a platform for media leaders, public officials and civil society organisations to reflect on issues of nation-building, governance and the role of journalism in society. Newspaper proprietors, managing directors, editors-in-chief, civil society groups, students and lecturers of Mass C…

…can resist vote-buying and recognise their rights at the polling unit. “We call on civil society organisations, the media, faith communities, and all Nigerians to continue to speak up, hold the government accountable, and stand with the families whose children are still waiting to come home. “ActionAid Nigeria remains…

…to review the relevant provisions through broad consultations with religious bodies, civil society organisations and other stakeholders to ensure that public safety is promoted without undermining the constitutional guarantees of freedom of religion and expression,” the statement added. The association, however, reaffi…

…to assent to it. It also urged the National Assembly to engage religious organisations, civil society groups and other stakeholders in reviewing the relevant sections of the legislation. According to the association, broader consultations would help ensure that road safety objectives are achieved while respecting the r…

…He also urged the Auditor-General of the Federation, anti-corruption agencies and civil society organisations to independently scrutinise the budget, identify officials responsible for the duplicated allocations, and ensure all improperly appropriated funds are recovered. Atiku pledged that an ADC administration would…

…headquarters in AbujaFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! A youth-led civil society organisation, Youths Off The Street Initiative (YOTSI), has formally notified the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services (DSS) of its intention to hold a protest in Abuja on August 17, 2026, over what…

…the Federal Government, Plateau State Government, security agencies, traditional rulers, civil society organisations and residents to unite in confronting terrorism, banditry and violent criminality. It also recommended the expansion of intelligence-led security deployments beyond Barkin Ladi to other vulnerable local…

…joint operations and capacity-building initiatives involving security agencies and civil society organisations.Alfred warned that traffickers often deceive victims with promises of employment, scholarships and better living conditions, urging Nigerians not to allow desperation to make them vulnerable. "You do not have…

…a proposal that has divided opinion among political leaders, security experts and civil society groups, even as supporters argue that decentralised policing could improve local intelligence gathering and accelerate responses to insecurity across the federation. The post 2027 polls: NNPP raises concerns about potential…

…states within the Joint Operations Area, traditional institutions, religious leaders, civil society organisations and other stakeholders for their support throughout his tenure. Oyinlola, who has been posted to the Nigerian Army Heritage and Future Centre as Dean, Faculty of Combat Arms and Research, said he looked for…