Nigerian Civil Society Groups Urge Rejection of Foreign Aid Bill

Foreign Aid Bill threatens civil society independence, HRW tells National Assembly

ABUJA — Human Rights Watch, HRW, has urged the National Assembly to reject provisions in the proposed Foreign Aid (Regulation, Transparency and Disclosure) Bill, 2026, warning that the legislation could undermine the independence of civil society organisations and further shrink civic space in Nigeria. The rights organisation said although transparency and accountability in the management […] The post Foreign Aid Bill threatens civil society independence, HRW tells National Assembly appeared ...

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