The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), has advocated a gender-inclusive approach to tobacco control in Gombe State. Senior Programme Officer at CISLAC, Solomon Adoga, made the advocacy during a training workshop on tobacco taxation and gender mainstreaming organised by the centre with support from Tax Justice Network Africa. He noted that tobacco affects women more than men, citing its …

The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Aliyu, has stated that the appointment and election of incompetent individuals to leadership positions in Nigeria’s local government councils are significantly undermining governance and fueling corruption at the grassroots level. Speaking at a one-day dialogue on local government autonomy organized by the Civil Society Legislative …

As Nigeria marks 26 years of democratic governance, the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has expressed deep concerns over the country’s democratic backsliding. In a statement on Thursday, CISLAC’s Executive Director, Comrade Auwal Musa Rafsanjani lamented the collapse of accountable governance under President Bola Tinubu’s watch. Rafsanjani noted that Nigeria’s democratic institutions are at their weakest points, consistently failing …

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has released a comprehensive mid-term assessment of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, highlighting both progress and persistent challenges across Nigeria’s executive, legislative, and judicial branches. The report notes that President Tinubu’s economic reforms, including the removal of fuel subsidies and unification of exchange rates, have won praise from international financial institutions. However, ordinary Nigerians …

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has sounded a strong warning on the dire health consequences of tobacco use, emphasising its links to various life-threatening diseases. The Senior Programme Officer of CISLAC, Mr Solomon Adoga, stated this at training workshop for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) on tobacco taxation and gender mainstreaming on Wednesday in Bauchi Organised by CISLAC with …

As Christians in Nigeria and across the world mark Easter a season that symbolizes sacrifice, hope, and renewal Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, (CISLAC) demands an end to the nation’s growing trauma and calls for collective action against the killings of innocent Nigerians. ‘Easter is meant to be a time of deep reflection, not just for individuals but for leaders …

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has strongly criticised the Senate’s decision to suspend Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months, calling it an unconstitutional move that undermines democracy and legislative independence. Last Thursday, the Senate suspended Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central district, for six months over violation of its rules. Her suspension followed her dispute with Senate President Godswill …

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC)/Transparency International in Nigeria has commended the Zamfara State Governor, Dr. Dauda Lawal for launching Operation Safe Corridor, an initiative aimed at tackling insecurity through non-kinetic means. According to the governor, the special operation is designed for ‘disarmament, de-radicalisation, and integration of repentant bandits who surrender unconditionally, facilitating their reintegration into society’. In a …

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has raised serious concerns over the ongoing institutional crisis between the Police Service Commission (PSC) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).This crisis threatens the rule of law, undermines accountability, and erodes public trust in Nigeria’s governance and security institutions. In a statement, Auwal Ibrahim Musa (Rafsanjani), Executive Director of CISLAC, reaffirmed the statutory …

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has expressed deep concerns over President Bola Tinubu’s proposal to increase the 2025 budget from ₦49.7 trillion to ₦54.2 trillion. While acknowledging reported additional revenues from key government agencies, CISLAC considers this move unprecedented and potentially unconstitutional. In a statement by the Executive Director of CISLAC, Auwal Ibrahim Musa (Rafsanjani), the organisation referenced …