Stakeholders Push for Overhaul of Secrecy Laws Blocking Defence Transparency   Civil society groups and security stakeholders have urged the urgent review of secrecy laws that obstruct transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s defence and security sector. The demand was made at the end of a two-day stakeholders’...

CISLAC/TI-Nigeria Drums Support for Whistle-blowers to Enhance Accountability in Defence and Security Sector   The Executive Director Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC)/Head of Transparency International in Nigeria (TI-Nigeria), Auwal Ibrahim Musa (Rafsanjani) has expressed concerns over the unchecked culture of exceptionalism that impacts negatively on...

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...