…communities, families, development partners, religious and traditional leaders, civil society organisations and the media. According to him, the agency recorded 29,262 arrests over the past 18 months, leading to the seizure of 5,305,484.88 kilograms of assorted illicit drugs valued at more than N1.5 trillion and the co…

…providers, security agencies, the private sector, faith-based organisations and civil society as key stakeholders. He also called for enhanced intelligence sharing and inter-agency collaboration against trafficking, improved research and data systems, and the building of resilient communities capable of responding to d…

…and consistently to sustain the initiative. It also called on traditional rulers, civil society organisations, the media and citizens to support the board in delivering its mandate. The forum resolved to tackle poverty, unemployment, illiteracy and out-of-school children, identified as major drivers of insecurity acros…

…been made in reducing poverty, creating jobs, and expanding economic opportunities? “Civil society budget reports, official Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) records, and Bayelsa State’s published financial documents indicate that the state has received well in excess of ₦2 trillion through statutory alloc…

…Minister. The committee will coordinate technical engagements, consult with industry, civil society organisations, academia and other stakeholders, and develop recommendations for a harmonised national policy and governance framework. According to the ministry, the new framework will clearly define institutional respon…

…The inclusion triggered widespread questions from opposition figures, legal experts and civil society groups, who argued that the budgetary provision appeared inconsistent with the Presidency's insistence that the council is fictitious. The development has since shifted public attention beyond the criminal allegations…

…40 African countries. The final winners were chosen by a panel comprising African civil society leaders, ICFJ and Wikimedia staff, and members of the Wikipedia community. The first and second-place winners will receive cash prizes in recognition of their outstanding contributions to journalism.

…managing directors and editors of print, electronic and online publications and civil society groups. Also expected at the lecture are Mass Communication and Journalism lecturers and students of Caleb University, Ikorodu, Lagos; Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos; Yaba College of Technology, Yaba, Lagos and Nigerian In…

…INEC "He noted that the Commission remains committed to expanding partnerships with civil society organisations and other stakeholders to strengthen voter education and public sensitisation. Ogunseye added that INEC, under the leadership of the Resident Electoral Commissioner for Ondo State, Dr Mutiu Agboke, will conti…

…and place public finances on a more sustainable path, although several labour unions, civil society groups and opposition politicians have criticised the pace of the reforms and their impact on households. Another major addition to Tinubu's World Bank portfolio came on June 29, 2026, when the bank approved the Nigeria…

…the first observers of suspicious activities. Traditional rulers, religious leaders, civil society organisations, professional associations, the media, youth groups, and responsible citizens all have indispensable roles in preventing violence, promoting resilience, and strengthening national unity. The progress reflect…

…experts, university administrators, employers, labour unions, youth organisations and civil society groups to review the proposals before they are forwarded to the National Assembly. "We respectfully appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu not to allow a historic national institution to be fundamentally altered without e…

…CHRICED called for the establishment of an independent investigative panel comprising civil society representatives, anti-corruption experts and jurists to examine the PFIPC controversy and related issues. The organisation also urged the Federal Government to publish details of government-linked councils, committees an…

Journalists, fact-checkers and civil society organisations have launched a nationwide #CheckBeforeYouPost campaign as part of efforts to curb misinformation, disinformation and hate speech ahead of the Osun State governorship election and the 2027 general elections. The stakeholders said Nigeria's information ecosystem…

…Commission of Inquiry comprising jurists, forensic auditors, chartered accountants, civil society representatives and financial crime experts to investigate the matter. It also urged the National Assembly to exercise its constitutional oversight responsibilities by conducting a public hearing on the alleged off-budget…

…and hydrogen sulphide," he said. Also, a Project Manager at a Port Harcourt-based civil society organisation supporting women's rights in the Niger Delta, Nelson Asamabrowei, called for urgent intervention and urged both the government and oil companies to take responsibility. "The government and oil companies must tak…

…of fiscal impunity in Nigeria’s recent democratic history,” urging Nigerians, the media, civil society organisations, the National Assembly and other democratic institutions to demand accountability. Atiku alleged that the unrecorded expenditures arose from large-scale government projects executed outside the official…

…President Bola Tinubu. The controversy has generated calls from opposition figures and civil society groups for a comprehensive investigation into the allegations and Nigeria's public expenditure management.

…academic activities in universities across the zone. It appealed to parents, students, civil society organisations, the media and the general public to prevail on the affected state governments to honour the agreement, stressing that failure to do so could jeopardise access to quality higher education and delay student…

…platform bringing together government agencies, manufacturers, development partners, civil society groups, academia and professional bodies to drive compliance and improve the quality of fortified foods. According to her, Nigeria's salt iodisation programme, introduced in 1993, remains one of the country's most success…

A coalition of more than 500 women's rights and civil society organisations has mounted fresh opposition to the ambassadorial nomination

…be seen to be done," Abdullahi stated. The party also appealed to opposition parties, civil society organisations, the legal community, organised labour, the media and Nigerians to defend the country's democratic institutions. "Yesterday's target was the NDC. Tomorrow, it could be anyone who dares to offer Nigerians an…

…"I commend the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security agencies, civil society organisations, the media, and all Ekiti voters for conducting themselves peacefully. Democracy thrives when citizens vote freely, and institutions act with integrity. While political contest is the lifeblood of democracy,…

…of public resources. “The Government also appreciate the vigilance of citizens, civil society organisations, and stakeholders in promoting good governance and public accountability”. Professor Tar explained

…However, what is extremely important is to have a monitoring process." He noted that civil society groups were supporting accountability and not witch-hunting stakeholders, warning that Nigeria's energy transition made it imperative for host communities to maximise the opportunities provided by the trust funds, as futu…