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37th ACSR: Stakeholders Urge Urgent Reforms to Combat Judicial Corruption and Restore Public Trust in Nigeria’s Judiciary

Stakeholders at the 37th Anti-Corruption Situation Room (ACSR) in Uyo, organized by the HEDA Resource Centre, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), and the Kano State Anti-Corruption Commission, have emphasized the critical need for judicial reforms to counter systemic corruption and political interference, which have severely undermined public trust in Nigeria’s judicial system. […]

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HEDA Demands Transparency in Federal College of Education Asaba’s Infrastructure Projects Spending with FOI Request

The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre), a prominent anti-corruption and human rights advocacy organization, has submitted a Freedom of Information (FOI) request to the Provost of the Federal College of Education Technical, Asaba, Dr. (Mrs.) Josephine Emebiziogo Anene-Okeakwa. This request seeks critical documents and information regarding the college’s recent infrastructure projects and […]

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Channels TV’s Ayoola Kassim Links Nigeria’s Flood Crisis to Governance Gaps and Climate Change

In the October Monthly Advocacy Series (MAS) session of HEDA Resource Centre’s X-Space, Ayoola Kassim, Channels Television’s environmental journalist, highlighted governance lapses and climate change as key drivers of Nigeria’s recurrent flood crises. Kassim emphasized that governance failures account for 70-80% of the issue, while climate change contributes around 20-30%. Despite forecasts of heavy rainfall, […]

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HEDA Writes AGF, Urges Recovery of Over $55 billion Owned by IOCs

The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has called on the Honourable Attorney-General of the Federation, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, to take immediate action to recover over $55 billion owed to the Nigerian government by International Oil Companies (IOCs). This demand is based on the Supreme Court ruling in Suit No. SC/964/2016 mandates […]

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Call for Applications: Academic and Executive Short Courses on Good Governance and Human Rights to curb Corruption and Illicit Financial Flow

In the pursuit of promoting democracy, protecting human rights and combating corruption in Nigeria, The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) in collaboration with the University of Lagos (UNILAG Consult Ltd) and the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) proudly announces the commencement of a professional and executive short courses on Good Governance and […]

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HEDA Amplifies Flood Resilience Efforts in Ilaje Communities, Ondo State

On October 4, 2024, the HEDA Resource Centre launched a vital outreach program aimed at enhancing flood resilience in the Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. This initiative, part of the African Activists for Climate Justice (AACJ), targets high-risk flood zones identified by the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), particularly focusing on coastal communities. […]

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HEDA Raises Flood, Risk Management Awareness Among Adamawa Farmers

The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA), a non-governmental organization, has called on farmers and residents in flood-prone areas to heed warnings from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) and other relevant authorities regarding climate change. Executive Secretary of the Organisation, (HEDA). Mr.Sulaimon Arigbabu made the disclosure during awareness and sensitization campaign on the effects of […]

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Niger Flooding: HEDA Condoles with Victims, Urges Government to Heed Early Warnings

The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has expressed deep condolences to the victims of the devastating floods that have displaced over 300 communities and affected hundreds of people in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State. The floods have destroyed homes, submerged farmlands, and left many, especially women and children, in dire […]

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GFIIA 2024: HEDA Announces 16 Nominees and Opens Public Voting

The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has announced the kickoff of public voting for the 7th edition of the prestigious Gani Fawehinmi Impact and Integrity Awards (GFIIA) 2024. Held annually, the GFIIA Awards provide the public an opportunity to nominate individuals who exemplify integrity and impact in society. Following a rigorous screening […]