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….As Roundtable Reviews Achievements, Challenges and Prospects of Nigeria’s Financial Integrity Framework Nigeria’s drive toward stronger financial accountability took centre stage as the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC) and civil society leaders converged for the 2nd Edition of the Roundtable Engagement on Strengthening Nigeria’s Financial Integrity Framework, a high-level forum focused on the achievements, […]

…..Calls for Policy on Domestic Schooling for Officials’ Children The Civil Society Budget Implementation, Assessment, Monitoring and Evaluation Committee (CBIAMEC) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to take urgent action over corruption allegations leveled against the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Mr. Farouk Ahmed. In a […]

…Accuse Dangote of Undermining Regulatory Independence More than 50 civil society organisations (CSOs) have publicly defended the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Mr. Farouk Ahmed, dismissing corruption allegations attributed to the Chairman of Dangote Industries Limited, Mr. Aliko Dangote, as unsubstantiated. The CSOs made their position known […]

A powerful coalition of civil society organizations has declared joint nationwide protests across Nigeria, with simultaneous demonstrations in New York and London, to demand the immediate removal of Farouk Ahmed as Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The protests will commence on Wednesday from Ahmed’s office in Abuja […]

The APC National Solidarity Vanguard has showered encomiums on the Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, for his outstanding leadership and political sagacity that have engineered a massive defection of key Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State. In a statement signed by its National […]

The APC National Solidarity Vanguard has showered encomiums on the Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, for his outstanding leadership and political sagacity that have engineered a massive defection of key Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State. In a statement signed by its National […]

Nigeria’s push for greater indigenous participation in the oil and gas industry received a significant boost this week as the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) showcased a series of milestones, including the takeover of major industrial assets and the expansion of local capacity across key energy hubs. A major highlight was the acquisition […]

…..Pledges expanded civic actions and pro-development campaigns in 2026 Rising-Up for a United Nigeria (RUN), a leading civil society organization committed to governance reforms and national development, has hosted the 5th Annual Godswill Akpabio Leadership and Youth Mentorship Lecture. The yearly event, held in honour of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, is designed to celebrate his […]