CISLAC
22 Nov
Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and Transparency International in Nigeria (TI-Nigeria) have called on Nigerians to adopt early warning and action practices to forestall or mitigate disasters.
19 Nov
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) have lauded the Supreme Court’s judgment, which affirmed the investigative and prosecutorial powers of Nigeria’s key anti-corruption agencies.
15 Nov
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has called on the Ministry of Steel Development and the Bureau of Public Procurement to ensure transparency and adherence to legal standards in the ongoing procurement process for selecting a Transaction
13 Nov
Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has urged President Bola Tinubu’s government to immediately end the intimidation and harassment of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP).
13 Nov
Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has revealed that Nigeria recovered over $5 billion in stolen assets over the past 25 years.
31 Oct
Nigerians, including lawyers, analysts, party stalwarts and the Rivers State Government, yesterday, faulted the Federal High Court judgment stopping the federal allocations to Rivers State, with the state pledging to swiftly appeal against the decision.
22 Oct
As Nigerians continue to suffer from the painful economic policies of the Bola Tinubu-led administration, numerous bills that could provide much-needed relief are stuck in the National Assembly, while those of lesser importance to citizens’ welfare are prioritised.
2 Oct
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has urged President Bola Tinubu to show greater commitment to addressing Nigeria’s socio-economic and political challenges.
26 Sep
Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has launched its seventh Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16 Shadow Report, shedding light on Nigeria’s ongoing social, economic, and governance challenges.
25 Sep
As the National Assembly embarks on another round of electoral reforms, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have presented the Citizens’ Memorandum, containing 37 recommendations designed to guide lawmakers and all election stakeholders on priority areas in need of immediate attention. The CSOs who drafted the document on behalf of citizens include the Centre for Media and…
24 Sep
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) yesterday issued a strong call for an immediate action to tackle the pervasive issue of illicit financial flows (IFFs) in Africa.
13 Sep
Executive Director of the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), Auwal Musa-Rafsanjani, has claimed that counter-insurgency operations of the Nigerian military are characterised by extrajudicial killings, arbitrary arrests, incommunicado detention and sexual violence.
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The Registrar of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Mr. Mansur Adeleke Alfanla, has urged the federal government to designate an agency to oversee the finances of public universities in the country. He argued that having different government establishments performing this function, as it is now, is retrogressive and could cause inconsistencies in their findings. Alfanla,…
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The Nigerian Navy has deployed 15 warships and three helicopters for this year's Chief of Naval Staff sea exercise aimed at curbing maritime threats and improving security in the Gulf of Guinea. The Guardian gathered that the exercise will showcase the navy’s ability to protect the maritime environment for national economic prosperity as well as…
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Popular actor-turned-politician, John Dumelo, has won the Ayawaso West constituency election in Ghana on the platform of National Democratic Congress (NDC). Dumelo won by defeating his opponent from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in a closely contested race. The actor first attempted to win the seat in 2020 but narrowly lost to Mrs. Lydia Alhassan…
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The Igbo people of the Southeast have expressed their joy following the rejigging of the list of nominees for the South-East Development Commission (SEDC) inaugural board, replacing the initial chairmanship nominee, Hon. Emeka Atuma, with Dr. Emeka Nworgu. President Bola Tinubu, in a new list of nominees sent to the Senate for confirmation, replaced all…
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Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has presented the staff of office to Oba Abdurasak Akanni Musa, the Orijeru of Igbooye Kingdom in Eredo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Epe area of the state. Oba Musa, a master's degree holder from the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, was a professional town planner specialising in urban development…
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The former Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, and his wife, Betsy, have doled out a ₦10 million cash reward to the players and technical crew of Edo Queens for their nomination as CAF Women’s Club of the Year. Obaseki and his wife, who celebrated the team’s superlative performance at the just-concluded CAF Champions…
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The authorities in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states have warned private school proprietors against arbitrary fee hikes and non-compliance with educational regulations. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that most private schools in the affected states have continued to jerk up their fees following the removal of fuel and other subsidies. Alhaji Bulama Abiso,…
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The Cross River State Carnival Commission has partnered with International Energy Insurance (IEI) to insure all participating bands in this year's Africa's biggest street party. Chairman of the Commission, Mr. Gabe Onah, announced the deal during the flag-off of the final dry run leading to the December 29th, 2024, carnival showmax. Mr. Onah explained that…
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The Federal Workers Forum (FWF) on Sunday lambasted the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), saying the two frontline labour groups have failed Nigerian workers. In a communiqué issued at the end of an online meeting of federal workers nationwide, the labour group also stated that the NLC and TUC "deserve…
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The Police Command in Ebonyi on Sunday, said it has begun investigation into the incident involving the killing of a truck driver along Ishiagu/Okigwe expressway in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that a truck driver was shot dead by suspected warlords on the road on Dec 4. The people of Umuobor,…