The National Library of Nigeria spent a whopping N13 million to produce its budget over the last three years. A Guardian scrutiny of the National Library's budgets from 2022 to 2024 reveals a steady rise in the annual budget administrative costs, from N2 million to N7 million. Notably, the budget documents have remained remarkably concise,…

The Centre for Social Justice (CSJ), a Nigerian knowledge institution, has called on the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, to provide an explanation as to why his ministry has yet to submit the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) for 2025-2027. Section 11(2) of the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) mandates the Federal…

A coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) focused on elections, good governance and democratic participation for citizens and traditionally marginalised groups has presented its Citizens Memorandum on Electoral Reforms to the National Assembly's Joint Committee on Electoral Matters. According to the coalition, the move was part of its engagement on improving Nigeria's electoral legal framework…

No fewer than 100 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have threatened to storm the corporate headquarters of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) to register their anger over the state of disrepair of the Warri refinery. Spokesperson of the group, Engr. Efe Irabor, in a statement on Tuesday, warned against the purported plan to convert…

The Civil Society Election Situation Room in Kano has adjudged the ongoing council poll as the most peaceful. The situation room therefore applauded the Kano State Electoral Commission, for spearheading a credible and transparent council poll in the state. Addressing journalists on Saturday in Kano, the coordinator of the situation room and Executive Director, Citizens…

A civil society organisation, Citizens Gavel, has urged the Federal Government to provide fair compensation to families affected by the demolition of police barracks. While expressing concern regarding the recent demolition of the police barracks at Bourdillon Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, the organisation observed that the action raises significant apprehensions about the government's commitment to providing…

A Civil Society Organisation, Citizens Gavel, has called on the President of the Court of Appeal to take decisive action to ensure that the appointment of judges for the election petition tribunals for the Edo and Ondo governorship elections is conducted with the utmost transparency and integrity. Stressing the critical responsibility of the judiciary in…

The Coalition of Energy Reforms Lawyers and Activists (CERLA) has raised concerns over the firm grip of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on the petroleum market. While accusing NNPCL of attempting to undermine Dangote Refinery's efforts to address Nigeria's energy crisis, the organization observed that the national oil company becoming the exclusive buyer…

Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have said that allowing democracy to fester at the grassroots was key to its survival in any country, urging Nigerians to pay heed to the conduct of credible elections at the local government level. They stated that periodic conduct of elections at the local government level with effective participation of young…

The Chairman of the House Committee on Civil Society Organisations and Development Matters, Victor Obuzor, has called for collaborative efforts between Civil Society Organisations and the legislative arms of government in promoting nation-building. He noted the need for both parties to form a partnership that will deepen democracy, strengthen legislative procedures, and foster a good…

Civil Society Organizations in the oil and gas sector, has applauded the Speaker of House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, for dissolving the House joint adhoc committee of Downstream and Midstream Petroleum, saying the move has saved the institution of looming international embarrassment. The joint committee, headed by Rep. Ikenga Ugochinyere (Imo) and Rep. Henry Okojie…

The British Council in collaboration with the European Union (EU) has empowered 273 Civil Society Organisation (CSO) on capacity building and sustainable development.