CSOs urge National Assembly to review education policies
By Oluwakemi Kindness A coalition of civil society organisations has urged the National Assembly to review Nigeria’s education and child welfare policies to ensure they reflect the country’s social realities, values and national interests. The coalition, led by the Centre for African Policy Research and Advisory, CAFPRA, made the call at a media engagement in […]
Groups seek inclusive dialogue on NYSC reforms
By Oluwakemi Kindness Civil society organisations and youth groups have called for broad stakeholder participation in the ongoing review of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), insisting that any reform of the scheme must reflect the views of those directly impacted. The groups, under the aegis of the Centre for Equity, Justice and Transparency in […]
Dogara Seeks NASS-CSO Alliance to Strengthen Oversight
By Oluwakemi Kindness Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has called for stronger collaboration between the National Assembly and civil society organisations (CSOs) to close the persistent gap between budget approvals and project implementation. He also said effective legislative oversight is key to ensuring Nigerians benefit from public spending. He stated this […]
Tinubu Urges CSOs to Champion Transparency Boost Development
By Zainab Bakare President Bola Tinubu has described civil society organisations (CSOs) as key partners in Nigeria’s development, urging them to work more closely with government to promote transparency, accountability and sustainable growth. Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, Tinubu made the call on Wednesday at the National […]
Nigeria Moves to Modernise Social Development Act to Strengthen Inclusion
By Julian Osamoto Nigeria’s Social Development Act of 1974 is set for a major overhaul as stakeholders at the National Social Development Summit in Abuja called for a modern, well-coordinated framework to strengthen welfare services and protect vulnerable citizens. The two days summit, organised by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) under […]
Democracy Radio, CSOs partner to drive good governance, accountability
By Julian Adetinuyo Participants at the Breakfast Roundtable organized by Democracy Radio 104.9FM Abuja, has commended the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), for establishing a community-focused radio station, dedicated to fostering dialogue between government and the public. The roundtable, was aimed at bolstering collaboration between the media and civil society organizations (CSOs) […]