The wife of the Abia State governor, Priscilla Chidinma Otti, has called for the establishment of a Task Force and collaborative action to address drug abuse in the country. She said that the task force members will comprise representatives from various sectors, including healthcare, education, law enforcement, and community organizations, and will coordinate joint efforts,…

A new report has identified Twitter (X) as the leading platform for online harm in Nigeria, with 34 per cent of users reporting negative experiences such as cyberbullying, misinformation, and harassment. Ms Shirley Ewang, Advocacy Lead at Gatefield, disclosed this to newsmen on Friday in Abuja. The State of Online Harms in Nigeria report, which…

The Centre for Inclusive Social Development, (CISD), has called on the Sokoto state government to work with active civic society organisations to improve the public finance management process in the state. It noted that CSOs are partners in strengthening government institutions and should be seen as such. BudgIT, in its quarterly report on the States…

A coalition of civil society organisations, the Socialist Liberation Movement (SLM), has said the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu are beginning to yield tangible benefits for ordinary Nigerians. The organisation, which expressed its support for the policies of the current administration, noted that these initiatives are beginning to positively impact the lives of everyday…

Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately end the alleged harassment and threats directed at Amnesty International in Nigeria.

As Nigerians await the announcement of a substantive Vice-Chancellor of the University of Abuja any moment from now, over 25 civil society organisations have rallied support for the Acting VC of the institution, Prof. Aisha Maikudi, as the substantive head of the school. Under the aegis of the Civil Society Coalition for Educational Development, the…

A consortium of five Civil Society Organisations under the auspices of Advocacy for Disability Act Cluster (ADAC) has lauded Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State for signing the state’s Disability Bill into law. Mrs Grace Jerry, ADAC Cluster Anchor and the Executive Director of Inclusive Friends Association (IFA), gave the commendation in a statement in…

A Coalition of local and International Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have called on President Bola Tinubu to halt all divestment requests from International Oil Corporations (IOCs) in the Niger Delta

The Coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Katsina State has expressed concern over proposed 2025 budget for the health sector, saying it is inadequate. The Chairman of the coalition, Alhaji Abdulrahman Abdullahi, expressed the coalition’s worry in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Katsina. READ ALSO:Anambra police nab…

Some Civil Society Organisations on Thursday described the opposition to the Federal Government's $2.2 billion fresh loan request as misguided and uninformed. The organisations including the Economic Rights Advocates, Centre for Social Justice, Equity, and Transparency (CESJET) and the Good Governance Advocacy Network, said the proposed $2.2 billion loan aims to support vital industries benefiting…

A coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) and individuals has called on President Bola Tinubu's government to immediately cease the intimidation and harassment of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), an independent anti-corruption watchdog. The CSOs also urged the government to halt its escalating crackdown on human rights defenders, journalists, activists, and other civil…

The Lagos State Civil Society Coalition has said that a proposed Bill to dismantle the 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in Lagos will signal a significant regression for local governance in the state. The spokesperson of the group, Mr. Sina Loremikan, restated the coalition’s position in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja…