CSOs Urge National Assembly to Probe $2.5bn JBS Deal
By Oluwakemi Kindness A coalition of civil society organisations has called on the National Assembly to investigate the proposed $2.5 billion investment by Brazilian meat-processing company JBS in Nigeria. The coalition wants the legislature to hold a public hearing on the deal and examine the agreements, environmental implications and potential impact on farmers, pastoralists and […]
Osun Poll: IGP Vows Neutrality as CSOs Flag Risks
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has assured Nigerians that the Nigeria Police Force will remain neutral and ensure a peaceful, free and credible governorship election in Osun State, as civil society organisations warned of rising security threats ahead of the poll. Speaking on Friday during a meeting with civil society leaders […]