August 25, 2025

Falana’s Call on EFCC to Transfer Recovered Loot to NSIPA: A Bold Step Towards Social Justice and Accountability

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, […]

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July 8, 2025

Examining Low adoption of Whistleblower Protection in Africa

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 […]

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July 3, 2025

Agenda for Nigeria’s 2027 Presidential Election: A Call for Tolerance, Accountability, and Prosperity

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 […]

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May 23, 2025

Tackling Kidnapping and Cultism in Edo State through Beneficial Ownership Transparency and a Centralized Tenancy Database

Edo State, like many parts of Nigeria, is grappling with the twin scourges of kidnapping and cultism. These criminal enterprises thrive in anonymity—hidden faces behind rented properties, shadowy deals between landlords and tenants, and a general lack of accountability in housing arrangements. It is time for a robust, data-driven intervention that addresses these gaps. One promising solution lies in applying […]

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May 17, 2025

Police/Law Enforcement and the Political Elites: A Threat to Civil Society Leaders

In recent times, the relationship between law enforcement, political elites, and civil society leaders has come under scrutiny. The recent arrest of Comrades Kola Edokpayi and Omobude Agho, two prominent civil society activists, serves as a stark reminder of how state power can be used by the political establishment to suppress dissent, curtail freedom of expression, and manipulate public opinion. […]

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April 15, 2025

Confronting Child Abuse in Our Society

By Obagbinoko Oghenetejiri Priscilla Child abuse is one of humanity’s darkest sins, a pervasive epidemic devastating millions of children worldwide. It takes many forms: physical and emotional harm, sexual exploitation, child trafficking, and forced labour. These horrific acts strip children of their innocence, safety, and trust, leaving behind scars too deep to heal with time. What kind of society allows […]

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April 2, 2025

REINVIGORATING THE FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION IN NIGERIA

BY PAUL ODOKARA. The recent improvement made by Nigeria in the Corruption Perception Index (CPI) rating for the year 2024 has been commended by stakeholders in the Nigerian project even though it was a slight improvement over the past years. According to Transparency International (TI), Nigeria scored 26 points out of 100 on the 2024 Corruption Perception Index ranking 140 […]

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March 8, 2025

Celebrating International Women’s Day 2025: Accelerating Action for Women and Children’s Education in Nigeria

By Sandra Eguagie As we mark International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025, with the theme “Accelerate Action,” we reflect on the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and the Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ). This year, our focus is on the urgent need to address the challenges faced by women and children, particularly in Nigeria, where investment in […]

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February 28, 2025

Drumming Support for the NEAT Initiative in Nigeria

By Innocent Edemhanria The NEAT (Nigerian Endowments through Asset Transformation) Initiative represents an innovative approach to addressing the chronic funding challenges faced by Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Nigeria. Through its strategy of “Philanthropication through Privatization” (PtP), the initiative seeks to leverage assets, including recovered loot, extractives industry proceeds, and debt swaps, to create endowments that can independently fund developmental […]

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February 20, 2025

Why Financial Giants Should Stop Bankrolling Climate Catastrophe

By Hussein Adeleye Each year, the world finds itself trapped in an increasingly vicious cycle of climate crisis and economic decisions that further deepen the planet’s vulnerability. In 2023, the same year that catastrophic climate events ranging from floods in Zambia and Nigeria to the devastating impact of Cyclone Freddy in Mozambique displaced millions and worsened global hunger, financial institutions […]

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