The crisis of climate change is getting more real in everyday life and living as the author’s experience while spending Christmas in Bauchi reveals Perhaps it happened years before I was born. However, I have never witnessed the 25th of December with a temperature of above 30°C in the evening; not even close to that. This year, I happened to be in Bauchi, my home state, during the time. It was quite surprising how confused...
GESI considerations on rights and rural inclusion are embedded in two bills under consideration in the House of Representatives Not every GESI-relevant bill announces itself as such. Some arrive quietly, framed around institutions, development, or reform. Yet their real impact lies in who they protect, who they prioritise, and who may still be left behind. In this Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Tracker, we examine two bills at the second reading stage in the...
Hallowmace Foundation has called for an independent investigation into the allegations of alteration of tax reform laws and suspension of its implementation Hallowmace Foundation Africa has called for an urgent investigation into allegations that recently passed tax reform laws were altered without the approval of the National Assembly, demanding the immediate suspension of their implementation pending the outcome of a probe. The group made the call on Friday in a statement jointly signed by Executive...
The advocacy group urged Professor Amupitan to prioritize tangible delivery over rhetoric, calling for every polling unit to be properly equipped, every result uploaded in real-time, and every voter correctly accredited. As Nigeria begins the countdown to the 2027 general elections, FixPolitics Initiative, a leading civil society organization has issued a firm warning to the country’s electoral body: public trust without robust technology is insufficient, and Nigerians will accept nothing less than full deployment of...
Founder of the #FixPolitics Initiative and former Vice President of the World Bank, Dr. “Oby” Ezekwesili, has been honoured with the International Anti-Corruption Excellence Award Founder of the #FixPolitics Initiative and former Vice President of the World Bank, Dr Obiageli “Oby” Ezekwesili, has been honoured with the International Anti-Corruption Excellence Award (Lifetime Achievement) in Doha, Qatar. Ezekwesili received the prestigious global recognition on December 14, 2025, from the ruler of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim...
Former deputy Labour leader, Akinlaja has condemned the growing menace of land grabbing in Ondo State, saying findings show the activities are often driven by powerful individuals and organised gangs commonly referred to as ‘Omo Onile’ Hon. (Comrade) Joseph Iranola Akinlaja, former member of the House of Representatives and former deputy President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, has condemned the rising menace of land grabbing, describing it as an illegal and criminal act that threatens...
In this week’s Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Tracker, we spotlight this year’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence under the theme “UNiTE to End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls”, This year’s theme hits closer to home than we often admit. Digital spaces, once imagined as great equalisers, are becoming increasingly dangerous for women and girls in Nigeria. And while the physical world still holds many threats, the online world...
The role of an ambassador requires restraint, maturity, and diplomatic tact, qualities that should be demonstrable before nomination. #FixPolitics has expressed deep concern over the recent list of sixty-five ambassadorial and high commissioner nominees sent by President Bola Tinubu to the Senate for confirmation. The organisation called for a withdrawal and review of the list. A statement signed by Anthony Ubani, the Executive Director, reads: “The list consists of thirty-four career diplomats and thirty-one non-career...
In a significant move aimed at fostering greater transparency and citizen participation in governance, OrderPaper Nigeria, the nation’s foremost parliamentary monitoring organization and policy think tank, recently paid a courtesy visit to the National Orientation Agency (NOA). The meeting, which saw robust discussions between the leadership of both organizations, laid the groundwork for a strategic partnership designed to enhance public engagement with Nigeria’s legislative processes. The OrderPaper delegation, led by its Chief Executive Officer and...
In this edition of the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Tracker, we spotlight two critical developments from the National Assembly: one addressing the rising vulnerability of Nigerian children online; and the other examining funding gaps affecting women’s welfare and gender equality interventions. Child online access protection bill: Strengthening safeguards for vulnerable children In the House of Representatives, the House Leader, Rep. Julius Ihonvbere (APC, Edo), led the debate on the child online access protection...
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