Mr. President, distinguished delegates, I am here today to discuss a prevalent issue that afflicts societies worldwide – corruption. Corruption doesn’t merely blemish the fabric of our communities; it stands as a formidable obstacle to progress, justice, and equality. It corrodes the very pillars of trust upon which our institutions rest and subverts the principles […]

Executive Secretary of HEDA Resource Centre, Sulaimon Arigbabu, has attributed farmers’ losses to flooding to a lack of access to climate information services. He highlighted that Nigeria’s food crisis and insecurity stem from resource constraints triggered by climate change. Arigbabu made these remarks during a 1-Day high-level advocacy workshop on enhancing access to climate information […]

In a significant development, the Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has announced its forthcoming expert validation meeting, poised to shed light on their comprehensive research regarding the 2023 General Elections in Nigeria. The event will also present an insightful overview of the current electoral landscape in the country. Renowned and independent researchers, […]

A Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Hon. Justice Z.B. Abubakar, has mandated the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to furnish the Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) with pertinent information concerning the selection process of Bitt Inc. as the technical partner for the CBN’s E-Naira digital currency project. The judgment, […]

Civil Society Organizations have strongly criticized the Federal Government for initiating legal proceedings against Muhuyi Magaji, the Executive Chairman of Kano State’s Public Complaints and Anti-corruption Commission, under the influence of the All-Progressive Congress (APC) party Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, through the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB). In a statement issued by representatives of […]

The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) is set to welcome Dr. Jonathan Fanton, the former President of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, for an official visit in Lagos. Scheduled for Thursday, 23rd November 2023, the visit will feature an interactive session, leveraging Dr. Fanton’s extensive experience in philanthropy and […]

The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre), the Journalist for Democratic Rights (JODER), and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC), have raised alarms regarding the pervasive corruption in various sectors of Nigeria, urged journalists to up the pivotal role they play in exposing corrupt individuals fearlessly and without bias. […]

In a proactive move against corruption in Nigeria, the Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) is organizing an interactive session with influential stakeholders. This session will explore strategic approaches to combating corruption on an international scale, featuring insights from Mr. Jonathan Fanton, the former president of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur […]

In response to the escalating challenges posed by climate change, the Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) collaborating with the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMET), Oxfam, and the Pan Africa Climate Justice Alliance to host a one-day high-level workshop. The event, themed “Ramping Up Access to Climate Information Services for National Development and Food […]

The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has taken a significant step in addressing concerns over the alleged mismanagement of N183.9 billion in COVID-19 Intervention funds between 2020 and 2022 by the National Center for Disease Control (NCDC). In an effort to ensure accountability and transparency, HEDA has formally petitioned the Economic and […]