#PandoraPapers: ActionAid calls for urgent need to stamp out tax avoidance by wealthy, political elite
As the Pandora Papers reveal yet again the extensive use of tax havens and tax secrecy by the economic and political elite, ActionAid has called on governments to step up…
AAN applauds Buhari’s vows to Increase Education Budget at the Global Education Summit 2021
ActionAid Nigeria (AAN), an International organization working to promote social justice towards eradication of poverty in Nigeria, has said President Buhari’s commitment to increase education spending by 50% over the…
#WPFD2021: “FG must be committed to create a safe environment for the Journalists, Human Rights Defenders” – AAN
In commemorating 2021 World Press Freedom Day in Nigeria, ActionAid Nigeria, (AAN) a humanitarian non-governmental organization working to promote human rights, combat poverty and all forms of injustice in the…
#IWD2021: AAN urges governments to incorporate “Care” at the center of re-organizing the economy, society
ActionAid Nigeria, a social justice non-governmental organization working to promote women’s rights, combat poverty and all forms of injustice in Nigeria has called upon the Nigerian government and all government…
#16Daysofactivism: AAN, UK Government launch intervention project to end Gender Based Violence in Three States
As part of the activities for the commemoration of #16daysofactivism2020, ActionAid Nigeria (AAN), a social justice organization in Nigeria and United Kingdom Government in Nigeria through her Foreign, Commonwealth and…
#EndPoliceBrutality: ActionAid Nigeria lauds Nigerian youths; sues for peace and justice!
ActionAid Nigeria has applauded the level of resilience demonstrated by Nigerian Youths within the past few weeks amidst the violence that has trailed peaceful protests, whilst raising their voices against…
EndPoliceBrutality: “Anarchy looms, if Buhari fails to address the nation” – AAN
Amidst growing tension and chaos infiltrating the peaceful protest to bring an end to all forms of police brutalities and human rights violations by the Police Unit called SARS by…
#EndSARS: Police reform should not only be in rhetoric but in actions evident to Nigerians – Ene Obi, Country Director, ANN
We demand the Nigerian Police that is attractive to the best brains in the country and police officers that are core professionals maintaining public order and safety, enforcing the law…
#2021Budget: “N13.08tn with an aggregate revenue projection of 7,886tn is over ambitious” – AAN
A leading antipoverty non-governmental organisation working to combat poverty and promote social justice in the 36 states and the FCT for 20 years, ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) has expressed deep concerns…
Establishment of Disability Commission: ActionAid Nigeria Lauds FGN, Calls for Domestication at all levels of Governance.
With an estimated population of 25 million Nigerians with disability (Human Rights Watch 2019), the need for a Disability Commission is long overdue and we applaud the Federal Government for…