WaterAid set to drive improved WASH in Plateau State, launches EU funded ‘Technical Assistance to CSOs’ project
In Plateau State, as is the case across most of the country, access to water supply and sanitation services have been inadequate. About 61% of the state’s household population currently…
US Considers Shutting Down Counter-Terrorism Units In Africa
The Pentagon is looking at pulling nearly all U.S. commandos from Niger and shutting down most elite counter-terrorism units across Africa, according to a media report. Pentagon officials tell The…
Shaping Nigeria’s Digital Future through Positive Legislation By ‘Gbenga Sesan and Mark Stephens
Nigeria stands on the cusp of great progress in the information and communication technology (ICT) sector, owing to diverse efforts by mostly youth-led entrepreneurs and collaborations. In recent years, policymakers…
SERAP Drags INEC To Court Over ‘Failure To Put Ekiti Vote Buyers On Trial’
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has dragged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to courtover the commission’s “failure to put Ekiti vote buyers on trial and do something about…
UN human rights expert to assess trafficking in persons in Nigeria
UN Special Rapporteur Maria Grazia Giammarinaro will be visiting Nigeria to assess the issue of trafficking in persons in the country. This official visit will be between 3rd and 10th…
Ekiti, UNICEF synergise to end Genital mutilation!
The Ekiti State Government, in partnership with the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF), have formed a synergy against the prevalent practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) in Ekiti and other…
Army denies alleged killing of 30 soldiers in Borno
The Nigerian Army on Sunday denied alleged killing of 30 soldiers by Boko Haram at Zari village in Guzamala Local Government Area of Borno on Friday. The News Agency of…
Unpaid N2.5bn Debt: Legislative aides to shut down NASS!
Leadership and management of National Assembly are now neck deep in internal showdown with their aides who have sworn to shut down the complex over unpaid allowances and entitlements due…
YALI Network declares her commitment to promote culture of Accountability, Transparency in Nigeria!
Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI Network FACE2FACE) Abuja has declared her commitments to promote and support the entrenching culture of Transparency and accountability through her several interventions and projects. One…
“Nigeria Authorities must account for hundreds of victims of enforced disappearances” – Amnesty International
Several reported cases of enforced disappearances that are being perpetrated unabatedly with impunity by state agents or people acting on their behalf has prompted the Human Rights bodies such as…