Insecurity

Insecurity: NGO Links Many Idle Hands to Rising Crime in Nigeria

The Olorunmola Empowerment Foundation (OEF), a Non-Governmental Organization, has identified the high rate of unemployment as a key factor contributing to the growing insecurity in Nigeria. According to the foundation, the absence of economic opportunities has left many Nigerians vulnerable to criminal activities. In a bid to combat this issue, the OEF has empowered over […]

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NGO Empowers Kaduna, Zamfara Residents on Dispute Resolution, Gender-Based Violence

The not-for-profit organization, International Alert Nigeria, has successfully empowered communities in Kaduna and Zamfara states to address dispute resolution and combat gender-based violence (GBV). This was announced by the Country Director, Dr. Paul Nyulaku-Bemshima, during a news conference on Friday in Abuja. The event marked the closeout meeting of the “Promoting Stability, Access to Justice, […]

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Katsina Journalists, CSOs Enhance Digital Security Skills through NGO Training

A two-day digital security resilience workshop aimed at empowering journalists and civil society organizations (CSOs) in Katsina State was conducted by the Grassroots Researchers Association, a non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting online safety and security. The workshop, which began on Thursday, focused on enhancing participants’ skills and knowledge in digital security practices. Speaking at the […]

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NGO Disburses Free Drugs worth Thousands Of Naira To Inmates In Bauchi

From Abdullahi Idris, Bauchi Alayahbi Women and Children Health Home Care and Welfare has distributed free drugs and other aids materials to kobi Remand Home in Bauchi metropolitan city. The event took place at Kobi Remand Home near football field. Alayahbi is an existing and viable non governmental organization that specializes in reaching out to […]

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Zamfara Govt Halts NGOs, Unauthorized Medical Outreach Activities

The Zamfara State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Aisha Anka, has taken action to suspend all medical outreach activities carried out by unidentified Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and individual entities. Expressing deep concern over unauthorized medical outreach initiatives, the Commissioner emphasized the need for proper authorization from the ministry. During a management meeting with directors and senior […]

Insecurity

UK-Funded NGO Launches Security Project For Zamfara, Kaduna States

International Alert, an NGO funded by the UK Conflict Security and Stability Fund (CSSF) launched a project entitled: “Promoting Stability, Access to Justice and Accountability’’ in Kaduna on Wednesday. The project is to be executed in Zamfara and Kaduna State. Participants at the launch included government officials, heads of security organisations, traditional and religious leaders, […]

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JUST IN: Gov Matawalle Orders All NGOs To Leave Zamfara

Zamfara State Government under the administration of Governor Bello Matawalle has ordered all Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO) to leave the state over alleged illegal activities fueling insecurity. The directive was contained in a statement by the state’s Commissioner for Security and Home Affairs, Mamman Tsafe, on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. The commissioner stated that some of […]