How Poor Defence Budget's Oversight Hamper Fight Against Insecurity - Experts   Inactive external oversight of the defence and security budget and procurement system backpedals counterterrorism operations, empowers insurgency and discourages front-line troops. But with continous strengthening of existing legal provisions backed by political will to complement...

Safeguarding Human Rights in Nigeria's Defence Sector Sacrosanct - Experts   Unchecked violation of fundamental human rights and dignity breeds continuous corrupt practices that weaken defence and security structures. But building a mutual respect and cooperation between defence and security agencies to encourage synergy in order to...

Akpabio Must Ensure Transparency, Public Participation in Legislative Works - CISLAC   The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) is urging the leadership of the National Assembly to prioritize transparency, openness, legislative participation, and fairness in conducting their legislative activities and advancing their agenda. In a statement...

CISLAC Urges Immediate Government Action to Address Disturbing Findings in NEITI Audit Report   The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) is urgently calling for immediate government action in response to the troubling revelations brought to light by the NEITI 2021 Oil and Gas Industry Audit...

Empowering Media and CSOs: CISLAC Conducts Training on Freedom of Information Act   The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), Nigeria’s National Chapter of Transparency International (TI), recently organized a one-day training for media and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) focusing on the use of the Freedom...

A Case for Better Defence, Security in Nigeria   The Defence and Security sector has primary mandate for the design, planning, coordination and implementation of Nigeria's defence and security sector policies. But adequate and sustainable reform in the sector remains a collective responsibility, a group experts have...