Tag: CSOs
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CSOs call for probe of ex-NNPCL GMD over $1.5bn investment in Port Harcourt Refinery
Coalition of Civil Society Organisations has called for investigation into the $1.5 billion investment in Port Harcourt Refinery by the immediate past Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mr Mele Kyari.
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Why we are against abolition of Lagos LCDAs – CSOs
The Lagos State Civil Society Coalition has said that a proposed Bill to dismantle the 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in Lagos, will signal a significant regression for local governance in the state.
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Constitution Review: Reps to engage NGF, NGE, LG Chairmen, CSOs, Others
… Kalu announces membership of sub-committees The House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review has said that it will engage the Nigerian Governors Forum, Nigeria Guild of Editors, Conference of Speakers of State Legislature, Chairmen of the 18 Political Parties, Civil Society Organisations, amongst others, as part of activities for the ongoing review. The…
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CSOs condemn Ajaero’s arrest by DSS, call for his immediate release
The United Action Front of Civil Society has strongly condemned the arrest of Nigeria Labour Congress President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, by the Department of State Services at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Ajaero was on his way to attend the Trade Union Congress conference in the United Kingdom when he was arrested by DSS…
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CSOs urge INEC to recognise Edozie as APGA’s chairman
A coalition of civil society organisations, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC),to recognise Mr Edozie Njoku as the authentic National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance(APGA) in accordance with the Supreme Court ruling.
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Coalition cautions FG over recommendation to relocate Katsina aviation project
A Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has expressed concern over alleged plans by the Federal Government to relocate an ongoing project at the Umaru Musa Yar’adua International Airport (UMYIA) Katsina to another part of the country.
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INEC calls for application from election observers for by-election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has invited Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) interested in observing the February rerun and by-election to apply via an online portal on or before Jan. 17.
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Speaker Abbas seeks CSOs, NGOs support for NASS as UNDP engages consultant on needs assessment
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has called for more partnerships with civil society organisations, non-governmental organisations and donor agencies towards strengthening the capacity of the National Assembly. Speaker Abbas stated that the capacity needs assessment of the National Assembly, especially the House, is an essential process that would “enable us…
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Insecurity, funding hamper effective PHCs operations – CSOs, others
Some Civil Society Organisations ( CSOs), and other stakeholders, have fingered insecurity and lack of funding as responsible for the ineffective operations of Primary Health Care Centres (PHCs), in parts of North Central.
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Kwara NGOS, CSOs demand to be part of fuel subsidy palliatives committee
Twenty-four Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and NGOs came together in Kwara on Saturday to demand that they be made part of organisations to distribute government’s palliatives on fuel subsidy removal.