…institutions, religious bodies, alumni, students, parents, professional associations, civil society organisations and the media to support our appeal.” It urged Governor Seyi Makinde to personally intervene in the matter, saying an urgent resolution was necessary to prevent a disruption of academic activities, adding,…

…the roles of government, families, healthcare professionals, schools, communities, civil society organisations and young people themselves in prevention, early intervention and access to care. Issues expected to feature prominently include youth addiction, suicide prevention, treatment gaps, early intervention and the…

Two civil society groups have cautioned Nigerians against condemning the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and its Commandant-General, Prof. Ahmed Audi, over the deaths of suspected illegal miners in the corps’ custody in Minna, Niger State. The groups, the Centre Against Injustice and Domestic Violence and Medi…

…With the strike deadline approaching, the unions appealed to students, parents and civil society organisations to hold the state government accountable for any disruption to academic and administrative activities in the affected institutions. “We remain open to immediate executive action before the midnight deadline to…

…critical role that communities, financial institutions, government, security agencies, civil society organisations, women and young people must play in ensuring sustainable peace and security in our state,” he said. Buba noted that Plateau has a proud history of peaceful coexistence but has also faced challenges that t…

…extensive consultation with MDAs, professional bodies, development partners, academia, civil society organisations and other stakeholders. Arabi assured the teams that the BPSR would provide the necessary coordination and technical support, including facilitating meetings, providing background materials, coordinating s…

…of the flooding and urged the state and Federal Governments, religious organisations, civil society groups and public-spirited individuals to assist those displaced. In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Kola Olabisi, the party said the flooding had caused hardship and disrupted the livelihoods of residents across…

The Parliamentary Support Network and a civil society organisation applauded NAICOM Commissioner Olusegun Omosehin at a press conference in Abuja on ThursdayThe groups said the Nigerian insurance sector is undergoing a positive revolution since President Tinubu signed NIIRA 2025 into lawThe network acknowledged dispute…

…he said. He therefore called on government institutions, technology companies, civil society organisations and citizens to support a digital ecosystem that placed privacy, transparency and users’ rights at its centre. Abba encouraged interested students, institutions and members of the public to learn more about dComms…

…prosecutors, police officers, healthcare professionals, social workers, psychologists, civil society organisations and other frontline responders for their work. “Your work is often difficult, sometimes emotionally exhausting, and much of it happens far away from cameras and ceremonies such as this,” Pedro said. “Every…

…partnerships and coordinated action among government agencies, healthcare providers, civil society organisations and private companies. She said Nigeria’s HPV vaccination programme had made substantial progress since its introduction, but gaps remained across the wider cancer-care continuum. “The main thing was, how do…

…territory, killing at least one person and injuring several others, according to a local civil society group. Ebola was first identified in what is now the DRC in 1976. The highly contagious viral disease affects humans and non-human primates and can spread through contact with infected bodily fluids or contaminated ma…

…provides a platform for government institutions, workers’ and employers’ organisations, civil society and development partners to coordinate the national response. In 2021, Nigeria validated a National Policy on the Elimination of Child Labour and a National Action Plan covering 2021–2025. As that framework approached…

…“Civil servants investigating civil servants; Commissioner is still in office, no civil society representative, no family representative, we don’t have confidence in it,” he said. Oberhiri also questioned whether people who were allegedly present during the incident had been invited to provide information to investigat…

…will engage government officials, psychiatrists, medical professionals, academics, civil society organisations, development partners, private sector representatives, youth groups and the media to examine how Nigeria can strengthen its response to youth mental health. At the heart of the event is a call to move youth me…

…to align with the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, triggering condemnation from civil society groups, rights organisations and opposition politicians who insist the trend could plunge the country into another round of election-related bloodletting. Divorce option in Yobe In Yobe state, the situation went from biza…

…for stronger collaboration among state and local governments, development partners, civil society organisations, traditional and religious institutions, the private sector, community leaders and the media. She reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to working with UNESCO and other development partners to build a literate, sus…

…and families. He said the media should provide platforms for government officials, civil society organisations, academics and communities to discuss workable solutions to challenges affecting children. In his opening remarks, the Managing Director of the Bauchi Radio Corporation, Umar Shira, called on journalists to us…

…to allow tenants, landlords, property owners, estate professionals, developers, civil society organisations and other stakeholders to make contributions to the proposed law. The initiative is in line with the policies of Governor Uba Sani’s administration, which has prioritised measures aimed at reducing economic hards…

…and urged government institutions, local government areas, development partners, civil society organisations, communities, and the private sector to strengthen domestic ownership of the HIV response. “Resource mobilisation goes beyond funding or material resources. It includes strategies that will ensure that the HIV r…

…calling on the Rivers State government, the Inspector General of Police and the civil society to come to our aid to ask for justice for our brother, master Anthony Obodo. We demand justice now.” He also challenged the police hierarchy to parade the officer who fired the shot that killed an unarmed civilian to prove tha…

…forum was attended by heads of ministries, departments and agencies, representatives of civil society organisations, professional bodies and other stakeholders. Speaking on the ministerial and non-ministerial accounts of the state, Idris said audit queries and observations were raised based on identified financial and…

…regime, institutional reforms that close leakages,” he said. He urged the media and civil society to return to their watchdog role in the fight against corruption. (NAN) The post EFCC now freezing suspicious funds in 72hrs, targets crypto wallets – Olukoyede appeared first on Vanguard News.

…the 2015 elections at 106. The situation was considerably worse in 2019. The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room, in its General Election Final Report, estimated that 626 people were killed in the six months between the commencement of electioneering activities and the start of the elections. For the 2023 general elec…

…still undermine efforts to achieve this. DAILY POST reports that political analysts and civil society organisations have highlighted how high voter turnout and local vigilance effectively countered political intimidation and substantial financial influence. However, translating a localised dynamic into a nationwide pre…