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SERAP, CSOs, 262 Concerned Nigerians Sue NBC Over N9m Fine For AIT, Channels, Arise TV

John Ogunsemore Nov 2, 2020 0

The N9 million fine imposed on Channels Television, AIT, and Arise TV by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has become a subject of litigation as the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), 261 concerned Nigerians,…

News

CSOs appeal to Tambuwal over rape video involving aide’s son

Muhammad Nasir Bello Oct 3, 2020 0

Concerned Civil Society Actors in Sokoto State have appreciated Governor Aminu Tambuwal for his various strides toward the development of the state, especially in the promotion of rule of law and justice for all citizens.The group made…

electricity

CSOs, Consumers call for reversal of Privatization of Power Sector

Constance Imasuen Sep 30, 2020 0

As Nigeria marks its 60th independence on Oct. 1, some Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and consumers in the power sector have called on the Federal Government to reverse the privatisation of the industry. SEE ALSO: Ebonyi NLC Commends…

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FOREX: All Oil marketers must be treated the same way as NNPC- CSOs to CBN

Edith Ike-Eboh Sep 29, 2020 0

A consortium of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has asked the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to ensure level playing ground for all oil marketers in accessing Foreign Exchange (FOREX) for importation of petroleum products. SEE ALSO: NDIC…

News

Kano Death Sentence: Blasphemy Laws Incongruous In Modern Society – CSOs Tell Govt

John Ogunsemore Aug 14, 2020 0

The death sentence passed by an Upper Shari'a Court in Kano on singer Yahaya Sharif Aminu for blasphemy has continued to generate reactions across the nation.In a joint statement on Friday, some civil society organisations (CSOs) have…

Government

CSOs Confident of IBEDC’s Commitment to Better Service Delivery

Ibukun Emiola Mar 18, 2020 0

Some Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Ibadan, on Wednesday, expressed confidence in the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company’s commitment to better service delivery for its customers.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…

Law

Public hearing: CSOs, NGos, NCC, others Reject Social Media Regulation Bill

Kingsley Okoye Mar 9, 2020 0

Civil Society Organisations(CSOs),Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), student groups, the Media, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), among others on Monday rejected the social media regulation bill. SEE ALSO: Supremacy battle: NSA…

Community

Breaking: Commotion as CSOs clash in Abuja over Sowore’s continued detention

David Dec 23, 2019 0

There was pandemonium in Abuja on Monday, December 23, as Civil society organisations, (CSOs) clashed over calls for the enforcement of Omoyele Sowore, the convener of RevolutionNow Movement, and other citizens unlawfully detained by the…

Politics

Election postponement: Be upfront, truthful with Nigerians about your challenges, CSOs urge INEC

Taiye Agbaje Feb 16, 2019 0

A coalition of over 70 civil society organisations (CSOs) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to be transparent with Nigerians on the challenges it faced that might affect election conduct.The CSOs, under the…

News

Group tasks INEC, NOA, CSOs on continuous voter education

Stanley Nwanosike Jan 30, 2019 0

A political pressure group, #YouthDecide2019, has advised INEC, National Orientation Agency (NOA) and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) on continuous voter education.The National Coordinator of the group, Mr Chukwuma Okenwa, gave the…

Government

NHIS probe: CSOs berate Buhari for failing to act on investigative report

Samuel Oduoye Jan 30, 2019 0

Civil society organisations and human right activists has condemned the delay by the Federal Government to act on the investigative report on the Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme, Prof. Usman Yusuf.They…

INEC

INEC Budget: CSO cautions against playing politics with 2019 general elections

Folasade Folarin Aug 22, 2018 0

Centre for Social Justice (CSJ), a Civil Society Organisation (CSO), has cautioned the executive and legislative arms of government against playing politics with the 2019 election budget.Mr Eze Onyekpere, Lead Director of CSJ said this…

News

CSOs condemn threats against Amnesty International

News Agency of Nigeria May 24, 2018 0

Civil Society for Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and 24 others civil society organisations on Thursday condemned attacks and threats to Amnesty International to leave Nigeria, describing it as malicious.In a statement on Thursday…

Metro

CSOs, Lawyers, Others Give FG Ultimatum To Reveal Buhari’s Health Status

Tosin May 6, 2017

Civil society organisations and some lawyers have issued an ultimatum asking the Presidency to publicly disclose the true state of health of President Muhammadu Buhari on or before May 29, to put a rest to speculations that the government…