Nigerian Democratic Report

Fact-Check: Has South Africa Left the “FATF Grey List” While Nigeria Remains, as Claimed by Senator Dino Melaye?0
- Fact Check
- September 17, 2025
Claim: Senator Dino Melaye stated on Arise News, that Nigeria and South Africa were placed on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list at the same time, but that South Africa has exited, while Nigeria remains listed. Verdict: ❌ The claim is false and misleading. As of September 2025, both Nigeria and South Africa

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Human Rights Commission Condemns Rising Spate of Abuses 0
- News
- September 17, 2025
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has condemned the rising spate of human rights abuses in Nigeria, disclosing that it received 365,224 complaints of human rights violations in August 2025 alone. The Commission Executive Secretary, Dr Tony Ojukwu, made this disclosure on Tuesday in Abuja, at the presentation of the National Human Rights Dashboard and

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Democracy Day: Organisations Emphasise Inclusivity, Transparency, Collective Governance 0
- News
- September 15, 2025
The International Day of Democracy, observed on September 15, 2025, offers an opportunity to consider themes such as inclusivity, human rights, participation, accountability, and governance. In connection with this event, some civil society organisations have requested that democratic principles be reflected in governance systems. The organisations—Media Rights Agenda, Centre for Democracy and Development (CDDAfrica), United

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Nigeria and the Future of Democracy in the AI Era 0
- News
- September 15, 2025
As the world marks the International Day of Democracy under the theme “Ensuring effective governance of AI at all levels,” it provides an opportunity to examine and reflect on Nigeria’s democratic system, the challenges it faces, and how the intervention of Artificial Intelligence can help provide solutions to these challenges. In the context of increasing

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Forgotten Dairies Who Holds the Mirror to the Media? – By AbdulHafeez Oyewole 0
- News, Opinion Piece
- September 15, 2025
Will we continue to chase sensational headlines that trend for hours but corrode public trust for years? Or will we invest in journalism that holds power accountable while also giving voice to the voiceless?Will we remain content as reporters of chaos, or rise as architects of societal change? When last did we, as journalists, pause

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Fact Check: Will Nigerians Without Tax Identification Number Be Prevented from Operating Bank Accounts?0
- Fact Check, News
- September 15, 2025
CLAIM: Nigerians will not be able to operate bank accounts without a Tax ID. VERDICT: Misleading. The new policy is binding on Nigerians of taxable status only. FULL STORY A claim has been shared on social media stating that starting in January 2026, Nigerians—both residents and non-residents—will need a tax identification (Tax ID) number to

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