Monday 26th February 2024; Collaboration: UNDP, UN Women, FG Aid Nigerian Women, Girls

Monday 26th February 2024; Collaboration: UNDP, UN Women, FG Aid Nigerian Women, Girls

The 5th Estate Newsletter || Monday 26th February 2024


“Cancel Nationwide Protest,” DSS Urges NLC

The Department of State Services (DSS) has urged the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to cancel its planned nationwide demonstration due to worries about potential disruption and violence.


Tribute to Cultural Broadcaster, Muhammad Salissou Hamissou

It is with much grief that I write this tribute in honour of an intimate media and personal friend, Muhammad Salissou Hamissou, who died in a motor accident on Wednesday, February 14, 2024.


How Ibibio Merged with Igbo to Form Aro

In the early tenth century, southeastern Nigeria witnessed the amalgamation of three powerful dynasties, giving rise to the nation-state known as Aro.


Probe Tinubu’s Subsidy Savings, CISLAC, CSOs Tell National Assembly

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and a coalition of civil society groups yesterday urged the National Assembly to probe proceeds from the subsidy removal by President Bola Tinubu since his emergence in 2023.


Nigeria’s Foreign Debt May Climb to N107.38trn – CISLAC Warn NASS

The foreign debt may rise if requests for loans by the Federal Government are approved by the National Assembly with little or nothing to show as to what the loans were used for.

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Foundation Wants Centralised Platform on Human Rights Violations in Nigeria

CLEEN Foundation, a Non-governmental Organisation (NGO) has called for a centralised complaint platform on human rights violations in Nigeria, to speed up the justice system.


Muslims, Christians Benefit as Foundation Disburses N10m in Abuja

The Al-Habibiyyah Islamic Society yesterday in Abuja disbursed about N10 millions both in cash and equipment to 71 beneficiaries, including Christians, to bridge inequality gaps and eradicate poverty in commemoration of the National Zakat Day.


Over 60 Million Nigerians Sleep with Hunger – ActionAid

ActionAid Nigeria, has said that 60 million Nigerians sleep with hunger on daily basis.


?ActionAid Tasks Journalists on Peaceful Reportage

ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) with support from Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund (GCERF) and System Structure and Strengthening Approach against Radicalization to Violent Extremism (SARVE III) has organized a training for Kaduna and Kano media practitioners on countering violence extremism.


NGO Seeks End to Insurance of New Fossil Fuel Projects

A climate activists non-governmental Organisation, Fridays for Future Nigeria (FFFN) has joined the global campaign demanding Insurance Companies around the world and in Nigeria insuring Fossil Fuel projects to stop and start taking actions on climate change.


Nasarawa Applauds NGOs for Providing Essential Support to Residents

Dr. Margaret Itake Elayo, the Nasarawa State Commissioner for special duties on Humanitarian, social services and non-governmental organization (NGOs), on Sunday applauded tirelessly effort of the (NGOs) in serving people in the state and their support.


Mental Health: Sokoto, NGO Rolls Out Support Toll-Free Helpline

The Sokoto State Government, in collaboration with an NGO, Plan International, funded by Global Affairs Canada, on Saturday rolled-out a toll-free helpline for mental health and Psycho-social support targeted at adolescents in the state.


UNDP, UN Women, to Partner with FG on Women, Girls Development in Nigeria

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Women (UN Women), have expressed their commitment to partner with the Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs on Women and girls’ development.


UNICEF Decries Attack, Abuse on School Children in Bauchi, Other States

The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) has conducted a three-day training workshop for Heads of Primary and secondary schools as well as School-Based Management Committees (SBMCs) in Misau Local Government Area of Bauchi State.


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