Media and civil society stakeholders have announced the launch of the Alliance for Deepening Democracy (A4DD), a coalition of organizations from various sectors working collaboratively to engage critical aspects, stages and actors in the 2023 general elections in order to…
The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has set up a war room to combat fake news ahead of the 2023 elections. CDD’s Executive Director, Idayat Hassan, who disclosed this in a statement said all hands must be on deck…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has been urged to effectively implement the Freedom of information Act, 2011 by empowering citizens with information. This, according to Media Rights Agenda (MRA) will tackle the hydra headed problem of corruption in the country. …
The International Press Centre (IPC) has announced a one-day stakeholders engagement with officials from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), members of the Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and the media to brainstorm on the challenge of disinformation and misinformation ahead…
As the world marks the 2022 International Day for Persons with Disabilities (PWD), the Federal and State Governments have been advised to adopt the universal design principles in physical infrastructure to aid the daily activities of persons with disabilities in…
The Executive Director for Yiaga Africa, Samson Itodo, has said that a higher voter turnout of youth in the 2023 general election can be achieved through collaborative effort and strategic partnership among relevant organisations. Itodo said this during the Voter…
Some Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in the African Continent will be recognized by the African Union (AU) for their service in youth and women empowerment as well as fostering peace and security. The initiative is in line with the AU’s…
Media Rights Agenda (MRA), has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) to investigate and prosecute all attacks against media practitioners, this according to the group would curb impunity on perpetrators as well as guaranty the safety of journalists…
As part of efforts to increase the level of female political participation in Sokoto State, Yiaga Africa has concluded a four-day training to equip 40 young female civic activists, community organisers, and members of political parties in direct action organizing,…
Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has condemned the arrest and detention of Ilorin-based broadcast journalists, Mr. Dare Akogun, by the Kwara State Command in an effort to coerce him to retract an allegation of corruption he reportedly made against an official…
