LACoN, International IDEA Move to Close Gaps in GBV Detection
By Julian Osamoto The Legal Aid Council of Nigeria (LACoN) and the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) are developing new procedures to address gaps in identifying survivors of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) who seek legal assistance. The procedures are designed to help legal aid practitioners recognise signs of abuse in […]
Poverty, Inequality Drive Insecurity, Not Religion – NHRC
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) says poverty, inequality and weak access to justice, rather than religion itself, are the main drivers of insecurity in Nigeria. This is as it called on governments to tackle the root causes of violence instead of blaming religious differences. The position on Tuesday was presented at […]
Kimpact Unveils Platform to Track Human Rights Violations
By Julian Osamoto A Civil Society Organisation Kimpact Development Initiative KDI have launched the Naija Civic Space Platform to strengthen democratic accountability, document human rights abuses and protect civic freedoms across Nigeria. Speaking at the unveiling in Abuja, organisers said the platform would help citizens, journalists, civil society actors and human rights defenders report, track […]
Press Freedom: Stakeholders Describe Journalism as Pillar of Truth, Democracy
By Zainab Bakare Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says journalism remains a critical pillar for truth, accountability, and democratic stability amid rising misinformation, insecurity, as well as attacks on democratic institutions. The minister spoke at the 2026 World Press Freedom Day event in Abuja, themed, “Shaping a Future at Peace: Promoting […]
Tinubu seeks Senate Approval of 15 nominees for Human Rights Commission
By Anayo Akwitti President Bola Tinubu wants the Senate to confirm 15 nominees for appointment into the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). This is in a move to strengthen the country’s human rights framework. The request was conveyed in a formal letter read during plenary by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who subsequently referred the nominations […]
Coalition Petitions NHRC, FCCPC, seeks prohibition of GMOs in Nigeria
By Oluwakemi Kindness The GMO-Free Nigeria Alliance on Friday petitioned the National Human Right Commission and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) demanding the ban on the use and consumption of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) in Nigeria. The Alliance consisting of experts, farmers, women, youth groups and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) submitted their […]