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UN Migration Agency Launches Global Campaign Urging Tougher Action Against Human Trafficking

November 24, 2025

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By Bunmi Yekini The United Nations’ International Organization for Migration (IOM) on Thursday launched Anyone a Victim, a global campaign calling for…

Rights and Labour

Nigeria Power Union Condemns Mass Sack of 800 Abuja Electricity Workers, Alleges Victimisation

November 10, 2025

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By Bunmi Yekini The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has condemned the dismissal of about 800 workers by the Abuja Electricity…

Rights and Labour

DW Condemns Suspension of Its Journalists in Ethiopia, Urges Authorities to Lift Ban

October 25, 2025

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Germany’s international broadcaster says move threatens press freedom ahead of 2026 elections By Bunmi Yekini Germany’s international broadcaster Deutsche Welle (DW) has…

News Rights and Labour

Unions, Civil Society Demand Transparency and Decent Work in Nigeria’s Utility Sectors

October 3, 2025

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By Bunmi Yekini Trade unions and civil society groups have called for urgent reforms in Nigeria’s electricity, water, and waste sectors, demanding…

News Rights and Labour

Nigeria’s Environmental Crisis Deepens as MRA Demands Transparency, Access to Climate Data

September 29, 2025

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Media Rights Agenda warns that without public access to environmental information, Nigeria risks greater loss of lives, livelihoods, and national stability. By…

Rights and Labour

Global Right-to-Information Map Shows Vast Majority of the World Now Protected; But Gaps Remain

September 29, 2025

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By Bunmi Yekini An updated global map of Freedom of Information (FOI) laws compiled by David Banisar, a leading FOI expert and…

Rights and Labour

TUC Condemns Mass Sack of 800 Workers at Dangote Refinery Over Union Membership

September 29, 2025

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By Bunmi Yekini The Trade Union Congress (TUC), Lagos State Council, has condemned the mass dismissal of more than 800 Nigerian workers…

Rights and Labour

Minister of Women Affairs Urges Professionalism Amid Staff Grievances

September 11, 2025

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By Damilola Abiola The Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has appealed for professionalism and mutual respect following a staff demonstration…

Rights and Labour

MRA Hails Adoption of Information Integrity Policy Framework for West Africa, Calls for Strong Implementation

September 8, 2025

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By Damilola Abiola Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has applauded the adoption of a new Policy Framework on Information Integrity in West Africa…

News Rights and Labour

Lagos Correspondents’ Chapel Flags Off 2025 Press Week With National Discourse on Child Abuse

August 26, 2025

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By Damilola Abiola The Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council, has announced that its 2025 Press…

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