BY UMUKORO KELLY OVIE Corruption is Nigeria’s oldest and most stubborn enemy. It has evolved with every administration, survived every reform, and found its way into nearly every institution. It is the invisible virus infecting governance, politics, and even our daily lives. Everyone talks about fighting it — from politicians on campaign podiums to activists in town halls — yet […]
BY REV. DAVID UGOLOR In October 2025, the United States designated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) under the International Religious Freedom Act. The reason? The alarming rise in attacks against Christian communities, and the government’s failure to protect its citizens. For many Nigerians, this announcement felt like another international rebuke. But for those of us who have watched the […]
BY ERHISOHWODE ASSURANCE OVIE Social protection remains one of the most effective tools for reducing poverty, promoting inclusion, and safeguarding citizens against economic shocks. Around the world, countries that have institutionalised social protection through legislative frameworks have sustained social safety net programmes across political transitions and economic crises. For Delta State, the recently passed Social Protection Bill (2023) by the […]
BY PAUL ODOKARA This article is published under the Act Naija! Civil Society Action to Strengthen Social Protection in Nigeria project, implemented by the Bread for the World Germany, Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) and New Initiative for Social Development (NISD) which is co-funded by the European Union (EU). The alarming rise in poverty in Nigeria continues […]
By Innocent Edemhanria On 23 October 2025 a Paris civil court found that TotalEnergies made “misleading commercial practices” by advertising ambitions such as being “carbon neutral by 2050” and “a major actor in the energy transition” while continuing to expand oil and gas activities. The decision is widely viewed as a landmark precedent applying France’s anti-greenwashing rules to a major […]
BY REV DAVID UGOLOR Nigeria’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list in October 2025 is more than a symbolic gesture of approval from the international community; it is a turning point for financial credibility, economic stability, and institutional reform. After years of scrutiny, the country has demonstrated that political will, coordination among regulatory institutions, and consistent transparency […]
BY MATTHEW MEGWAI Nigeria’s fiscal structure is changing in ways that present both opportunity and responsibility. According to the World Bank, state governments collectively received ₦5.3 trillion from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) last year, surpassing the ₦5 trillion share that went to the Federal Government. This is more than a financial milestone; it is a call to action. […]
Renowned human rights lawyer and activist, Femi Falana (SAN), has once again spoken truth to power by urging the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to transfer the recently recovered ₦32.7 billion and $445,000—funds allegedly looted by officials of the Ministry of Humanitarian and Poverty Alleviation—to the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA). This call comes at a critical time, […]
Reflections from the 16th Regional UNCAC Coalition Meeting for Sub-Saharan Africa BY HUSSEIN ADELEYE While some African countries have introduced whistleblower protection laws in recent years, the overall adoption across the continent remains alarmingly low. In West Africa, only a handful of countries, specifically 2 out of 15 countries (Liberia and Ghana), have fully enacted dedicated whistleblower protection laws, while […]
BY Rev. David Ugolor, As Nigeria looks ahead to the 2027 presidential election, there is an urgent need to redefine the political narrative and set a new agenda that speaks directly to the hopes of millions suffering under the weight of poverty, corruption, insecurity, and poor governance. What Nigeria needs now is not just another electoral cycle; it needs a […]