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โ๐ผ๐๐๐๐จ๐จ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐๐ฃ๐๐ค๐ง๐ข๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ ๐๐จ ๐ ๐๐ช๐ฃ๐๐๐ข๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐๐ก ๐๐ค๐ข๐ฅ๐ค๐ฃ๐๐ฃ๐ฉ ๐ค๐ ๐ฉ๐ง๐๐ฃ๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐๐ฃ๐ฉ, ๐๐๐๐ค๐ช๐ฃ๐ฉ๐๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ฉ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ฉ๐ค๐ง๐ฎ ๐๐ค๐ซ๐๐ง๐ฃ๐๐ฃ๐๐โ Danlandi Plang, Head of Nigeria Programmes, International IDEA
โ๐๐ง๐ค๐๐ง๐๐จ๐จ ๐๐๐๐๐ฎ๐จ ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฃ ๐ฃ๐ค๐ฉ ๐จ๐ช๐จ๐ฉ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐โ: Dr Emmanuel Uche, Project Manager, RoLAC Component 3, International IDEA
Highlights of the conversations that shaped the just concluded National Access to Information Summit 2026.
The discussions were structured to prevent progress decay by building on foundational institutional gains that will define the next chapter of compliance to the Freedom of Information Act 2011 (FOI Act)โ
By matching the stateโs responsibility to disclose regardless of domestication as mandated by the Supreme Court, with citizenโs increased awareness to leverage the Act in demanding transparency, the summit has set the tone for an era where public records serve as the foundation for a more accountable governance structure in Nigeriaโ๏ธ
#FOIAct #FreedomOfInformation #AntiCorruption #InternationalIDEA #EUInNigeria
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PRESS RELEASE
LAGOS DSVA RELEASES DIRECTORY OF GBV STATE COORDINATORS IN NIGERIA
The Lagos State Government, through the Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), has released a directory of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) State Coordinators across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The directory is an outcome of continued efforts to strengthen national coordination and collaboration among GBV response stakeholders, following the landmark two-day National Convening of GBV State Coordinators hosted by Lagos State, with support from the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC II) Programme @rolacng, funded by the European Union @EUinNigeria and implemented by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IIDEA) @IntIDEA_NG.
The directory provides key contact details of GBV State Coordinators, serving as a practical resource to support reporting, referrals, and access to appropriate response services for survivors of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence.
It is designed to strengthen coordination and referral pathways among stakeholders working in GBV prevention and response, while making it easier for citizens to identify and connect with the appropriate state-level contacts.
The Lagos State Government encourages individuals, organisations, government institutions, civil society organisations, community groups, and other stakeholders to make use of the directory and share it widely within their networks.
DSVA remains committed to strengthening collaboration, supporting coordinated GBV response, and improving access to timely and appropriate services for survivors across Nigeria.
E-signed,
Onadipe Opebere
Head, Public Affairs Unit
Lagos DSVA
12/10/2026
#LagosDSVA #SGBVItEndsWithUs #SGBVNotInMyLagos #AGreaterLagosRising #LASG @followlasg
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๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ๐จ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ณ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ง๐๐ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐
๐ซ๐๐๐๐จ๐ฆ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ง๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐ญ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ข๐ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ณ๐ฌ
To remedy the underutilization and low compliance of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act 2011, the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC) II Programme @RoLACNG supported the 2-day National Access to Information Summit hosted by the Federal Ministry of Justice, Freedom of Information Unit.
The FOI Act 2011 empowers Nigerians to request information, as well as access and inspect records, documents, or data held by any public institution or private entity utilizing public funds. Citizens can do this without needing to demonstrate any specific or personal interest in the information being requested.
๐๐ง ๐๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐ฅ ๐๐, ๐๐๐๐, the Supreme Court of Nigeria delivered a landmark, unanimous judgment declaring that the Act applies to all 36 states and all tiers of government. This effectively brings an end to the perceived need for domestication at the sub-national level, which was one of the leading causes of low compliance.
#FOIAct #FreedomOfInformation #AntiCorruption #InternationalIDEA #EUInNigeria
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โProtecting the integrity of elections is one of the defining democratic challenges of our time.โ
With this message, International IDEA Secretary-General Kevin Casas-Zamora opened the Global Consultation on #ProtectingElections today in Stockholm.
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The second Technical Working Group (TWG) meeting on the review of the National Human Rights Commissionโs Standing Orders and Rules of Procedure commenced today under the ESGBV Programme. Building on the first meeting, participants are examining relevant legal...
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The Second State Programme Steering Committee (SPSC) Meeting of the EU Support to End Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (ESGBV) Programme in Benue State reviewed implementation progress and identified priorities for the next phase of action. With government leadership central... โ at Benue, Nigeria
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In anticipation of the inauguration of the FCT Community Protection and Psychosocial Committee, the ESGBV Programme โ alongside the FCT Women Affairs and Social Development Secretariats โ paid an advocacy visit to HRH Sarkin Jiwa Agaba of Jiwa, Alh. Dr Idris Musa (MFR).
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The Legal Aid Council of Nigeria (LACoN), in partnership with the ESGBV Programme, is convening a Stakeholder Validation Workshop to review and validate a set of practical tools for identifying SGBV within routine legal aid case work. The immediate objective is to secure... โ at Abuja, Nigeria
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The Second Five-Day Legal Draftersโ Retreat is focused on converting the ongoing review of Benue Stateโs Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Law, Child Rights Law and Penal Code into harmonised draft amendments for stakeholder validation and subsequent legislative...
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The EU Support to End Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (ESGBV) Programme, in collaboration with the FCT Women Affairs Secretariat and FCT Social Development Secretariat, has inaugurated the Jiwa Community Protection Committee (CPC).
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What were the key challenges and innovations that shaped elections in 2025?
@Int_IDEA's new report, produced jointly with @ElectIntegrity explores campaign finance, electoral malpractice, election-related and gender-based violence, the information environment, electoral management and natural hazards, while highlighting reforms and good practices for future elections.
We marked the launch of the publication with a reception in Stockholm, joined by participants from the Global Consultation on Protecting Elections.
๐ Explore the report: doi.org/10.31752/25712
#Elections #ElectoralIntegrity #Democracy
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@Int_IDEA, through the @EUtoAU -funded #SPEC Project, supported two AU capacity-building trainings in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania from 9โ13 October 2026.
The Women & Youth Short-Term Observer Training concluded on 11 October, while the Core Team Experts Refresher Training commenced on the same day.
Participants strengthened their skills in election observation methodology, codes of conduct, standards and reporting.
The trainings were co-organized by the @AUC_PAPS, @ACCORD_online, GIZ, @Int_IDEA and @EISAfrica.
#SPEC continues to strengthen Pan-African capacities for electoral observation and assistance, contributing to credible, professional and inclusive electoral processes across the continent.
Because modern development challenges require unified action, CSOs must operate within an enabling environment, maintain proactive regulatory compliance, and utilize strong, collaborative frameworks to maximize their societal impact.
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Align and equip compliant, transparent Nigerian CSOs to actively participate in and leverage the EUโs Global Gateway strategy for smart, clean, and secure global infrastructure.
By fostering these strategic alliances and frameworks, the project is not just strengthening
Individual organizations but building a resilient civic space capable of driving sustainable, long-term national development๐
#CivilSociety #InternationalIDEA #EUInNigeria #EUCSOBridge #GlobalGateway
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Defining practical priorities for expanding Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) and other protection mechanisms is at the centre of todayโs One-Day Stakeholdersโ Consultative Meeting with the Benue State SGBV Technical Working Group. The consultation is reviewing existing...
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The EU Support to End Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (ESGBV) Programme secured key institutional commitments during advocacy engagements with the Benue State Ministry of Justice, Benue State Civil Protection Guard, Nigeria Police Force and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence... โ at Benue, Nigeria
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๐๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐โ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฉ๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ฒ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฆ๐โ๏ธ
The devastating effects of cybercrime in our society across borders cannot be underestimated. It violates victims, leaving them feeling anxious, helpless, and, in extreme cases, leading to loss of life.
Because attackers operate entirely online, they can target individuals or networks anywhere in the world, exploiting international legal gaps and routing traffic through multiple countries to evade law enforcement.
To address this, the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC) Programme supported the โ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ๐๐ก ๐๐๐ก๐๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ ๐ค๐ ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ค๐ค๐ ๐ค๐ฃ ๐๐ฃ๐ซ๐๐จ๐ฉ๐๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ง๐ค๐จ๐๐๐ช๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ ๐ค๐ ๐พ๐ฎ๐๐๐ง๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ ๐พ๐๐จ๐๐จ ๐๐ฃ ๐๐๐๐๐ง๐๐โ hosted by the Joint Case Team on Cybercrimes (JCTC).
The validation meeting brought together key national, international, and civic partners to review the handbook which will serve as a framework to:
1๏ธโฃ Strengthen the capacity of investigators, prosecutors, and other relevant practitioners.
2๏ธโฃ Focus on practical cybercrime investigation techniques, digital evidence, online investigations, financial intelligence, and inter-agency and international cooperation.
3๏ธโฃ Ensure the effective investigation and prosecution of technology-enabled crimes.
This handbook will ultimately deliver faster justice for victims, higher conviction rates for cybercriminals, and a safer digital space for all Nigerians, reinforcing #RoLACโs commitment to supporting anti-corruption reformsโ๏ธ
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