Tag: CSOs
CSOs demand El-Rufai’s arrest over alleged NSA phone tapping
The group further pointed to the Nigerian Communications Act 2003, which requires authorised agencies, including the Office of the National…
CNPP, CSOs demand investigation of sacked Service Chiefs’ tenure
According to the coalition, the nation witnessed a surge in kidnapping, banditry, insurgency, and piracy, leading to widespread displacement and…
Lagos yet to appeal judgment nullifying Olaleye’s rape conviction
The CSOs appealed to the Lagos State government to demonstrate its commitment to safeguarding the rights of children and ensuring…
CSOs pressure Lagos AG to appeal Olaleye’s acquittal in Supreme Court
The CSOs called on the Lagos State government to reaffirm its commitment to protecting children’s rights and ensuring justice for…
CSOs give police 48 hours to unravel ‘complicity’ in death of ex-EdO NLC chairman
The Executive Director of African Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ), David Ugolor, who led the others on a…
N80bn fraud: Yahaya Bello’s Court defiance sparks outrage among Civil Society groups
The CSOs argue that by disregarding court orders, Bello is not only setting a dangerous precedent but also sending a…
CSOs thumb up NUPRC CEO, Komolafe, for transparency, giant strides in oil sector
The groups further warned detractors to desist from maligning the image of the NUPRC chief, stressing that that “those who…
Network of CSOs rally support for Tinubu’s economic policies
Matazu said that instead of leading workers to protest, NLC should always engage with the government and suggest better ways…
CSOs ask FG to explain how $3.4bn SDR from IMF was spent
At a panel discussion, Prince Chris Azor, President of, the International Peace and Civic Responsibility Centre (IPCRC), urged Nigerians to…
CSOs absolve PenCom DG Aisha Dahiru of misappropriating $1.8m
The preliminary report of the investigation revealed that Dahiru did not misappropriate any funds to the tune of $1,800,480 and…
There is fresh plot by oil crooks to blackmail, smear Kyari – CSOs
A statement signed by Abubakar Ibrahim, convener; Bashir Faisal, Comrade Rafiu Shaibu, co-conveners, of the 42 CSOs, noted that having…
CSOs challenges FG, CBN on hoarders of Naira notes
The CSOs said this in reaction to claim by the Federal Government that some people were keeping billions of old…
I-G gets 7-day ultimatum to arrest EFCC boss
According to the CSOs, Bawa should be arrested and committed to prison, as ordered by the Court.
Lagos launches N5m SDGs Impact Grant Challenge competition for NGOs
The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Investments, Mrs. Solape Hammond, who launched…
Presidency must stop intimidation of SERAP – CSOs warn
Twenty-seven Civil Societies Organisations (CSOs) have warned the Federal Government to stop intimidation of Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP).
FIRS orders CSOs register for tax, obtain PIN
FIRS said that failure to comply would attract appropriate penalties under the extant tax laws.
Civil Society Groups pledge support for Lagos govt
The Special Adviser Office of Civic Engagement, Princess Aderemi Adebowale, received a group of Civil Society Organizations in her Alausa…
VAT hike will deepen poverty, CSOs warn Buhari
A group of civil society organisations (CSOs) has urged the Federal Government not to implement the plan to increase Value…
CSOs commend EFCC for speedy trial of Bauchi gov-elect
A coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) based in Bauchi State, has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)…
CSOs commend EFCC for speedy trial of gov-elect
A coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) based in Bauchi State, has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)…
CSOs threaten to protest over non-prosecution of Akpabio for alleged corruption allegations
he Civil Society Groups for Accountability and Probity, have threatened to embark on a nationwide protest following the non-prosecution of…
Electricity workers, CSOs to FG: Don’t renew BEDC operational licence
Members of the Edo State Civil Organisations and National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE), have demanded that the Federal Government…
Minimum wage: Labour, CSOs protest, begin mobilisation for nationwide strike
Members of the organised labour, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the United Labour Congress (ULC)…
Why involvement of CSOs in governance is key – LASG
Lagos State Government has called on Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, to be actively involved and contribute to policy-making process in…
20 CSOs sue Nigeria govt over concessioning of Port Harcourt Refinery
The Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership, CACOL and 19 other Civil Society Organizations have made good their pledge to…
CSOs protest sack of 13 VCs at Ministry of Education
The Coalition of Civil Society Groups on Wednesday in Abuja staged a protest at the Ministry of Education over the…
Nigerians will get the change they voted for, Minister tells CSOs
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has assured Nigerians of better times ahead, saying they will soon…
Rebuild North East, Osinbajo charges CSOs
The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has charged Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to contribute to the rebuilding, reconstruction, reconciliation and…
IG tasks new ADCs, CSOs on professionalism
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Solomon Arase, has charged newly appointed Aides-De-Camp (ADC) and Chief Security Officers (CSOs) attached to…