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Funding of Politics with State Funds: ActionAid Demands Impeachment of Governors Found Culpable

Daily Dispatch May 12, 2026

Human rights and anti-poverty organisation, ActionAid Nigeria, has called for the immediate impeachment of any governor found guilty of using state resources to fund political campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections. The organisation made the demand in a statement issued on Tuesday in

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ActionAid Nigeria warns of rising debt, weak social spending in 2026 budget proposal

Daily Dispatch December 30, 2025

ActionAid Nigeria has raised serious concerns over the Federal Government’s proposed 2026 Appropriation Bill, warning that the budget could worsen Nigeria’s debt burden and further sideline key social sectors critical to poverty reduction and inclusive growth. In its review of the ₦58.18 trillion budget proposal, the organisation said the 5.8 per cent increase over the

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ActionAid backs calls for probe of NMDPRA Chief over corruption claims

Daily Dispatch December 15, 2025

ActionAid Nigeria has joined growing demands for an investigation into the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Mr. Farouk Ahmed, describing the matter as one of urgent national and economic concern. In a statement issued by its Country Director, Dr. Andrew Mamedu, the organisation said allegations against the

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ActionAid: 45% women in Nigeria experience cyberstalking

Daily Dispatch December 5, 2025

ActionAid Nigeria has decried that 45 percent of women in Nigeria have experienced cyberstalking. It further lamented that also 10.6 percent is said to have faced doxing, which is revealing a person’s private information online to expose them to harm. UN Women, alongside members of the Development Partners Group on Gender (DPGG) including ActionAid Nigeria, […]

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ActionAid reaffirms commitment to dignity of persons with disabilities

Daily Dispatch December 4, 2025

ActionAid Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the rights, inclusion, and dignity of persons with disabilities (PWDs) across Nigeria. In a statement to commemorate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (World Disability Day), AAN said we draw attention to the urgent need for inclusive policies and societal change so that every Nigerian,

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ActionAid Secretary-General praises Nigerians’ warmth, urges government to scale up community-based solutions

Daily Dispatch November 30, 2025

The Secretary-General of ActionAid International Arthur Larok has applauded Nigerians for their hospitality and resilience during his maiden visit to the country, describing Nigeria as “an impressive nation whose people embody warmth, courage, and a strong sense of community.” Speaking during a field visit to a women-led community empowerment programme in Abuja as part of