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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]