Tag: #AccessToJustice
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FORMER NBA CHAIR URGES KANO GOV, LAW OFFICERS TO RETURN TO TABLE
Afam Okeke calls for dialogue to end strike threatening justice delivery. Afam Okeke has urged the Kano State government and the Law Officers Association of Nigeria (LOAN) to resume negotiations in good faith following an ongoing strike that has disrupted justice delivery. Okeke warned that prolonged industrial action by law officers affects citizens’ access to…
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NLC CALLS ON COURTS TO PROTECT WORKERS FROM EXPLOITATION
Workers’ rights are human rights—courts must act! The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged the judiciary to shield employees from workplace exploitation, citing rising injustices and power imbalances with employers. NLC President Joe Ajaero made the appeal at the 4th International Labour Adjudication and Arbitration Forum in Abuja. Ajaero stressed that labour justice isn’t charity—it’s…
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MAGISTRATES EARN UNDER N250,000 IN SOUTHEAST — STAKEHOLDERS RAISE ALARM
They handle most of Nigeria’s daily court cases, yet many magistrates in Anambra, Ebonyi and Enugu take home less than N250,000 a month — and work in crumbling courtrooms. Lawyers and judiciary stakeholders across the Southeast are sounding the alarm over what they describe as poor pay and harsh working conditions for magistrates. In Anambra,…
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LAGOS URGES STRONGER INVESTIGATIONS TO HOLD SGBV PERPETRATORS ACCOUNTABLE
Breaking the silence, securing justice The Lagos State Government has called for thorough and coordinated investigations to ensure Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) perpetrators are successfully prosecuted. Dr. Babajide Martins, Director of Public Prosecutions, stressed that gaps in investigations and witness intimidation often weaken SGBV cases. He urged strict adherence to legal procedures, proper documentation,…
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PPDC PROVIDES FREE LEGAL HELP TO 5,595 DETAINEES TO BOOST ACCESS TO JUSTICE IN NIGERIA
The Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) has offered free legal representation to over 5,595 detainees across Nigeria, tackling the country’s challenge of poor justice access. Mrs. Lucy Abagi, PPDC CEO, shared this at the PPDC ‘Law For Humanity Summit 2025’ in Abuja. PPDC, a non-governmental organization dedicated to transparency and accountability, highlighted its efforts…
