CIVIL Society for Legislation Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has developed the capacity of members of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) in Bauchi on tobacco taxation and gender mainstreaming to reduce threat to health and economy. The one-day training was organised by CISLAC to 20 members of the association, drawn from broadcast and print … Read more
THE Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), an NGO, has commended the successful hosting of the 5th Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum, aimed at promoting regional cooperation. CISLAC also commended the emergence of Gov. Mala Buni of Yobe, as the new Chairman of the forum. This is contained in a statement on Saturday in … Read more
THE Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has criticised the alleged arrest of Muhuyi Rimingado, Executive Chairman of the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC), reportedly by the officers of the Inspector-General of Police (I-G) Monitoring Unit. In a statement issued by its Executive Director, Auwal Rafsanjani, CISLAC alleged that the arrest was … Read more
THE Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has been at the forefront of advocating for fiscal policy reforms that address Nigeria’s socio-economic challenges while promoting transparency and inclusiveness. In a statement signed by the Executive Director of CISLAC, Comrade Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, he noted that the Nigeria Tax Bill, 2024, “a landmark legislative initiative, holds … Read more
THE Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has condemned the detention and alleged mistreatment of minors arrested during the #EndBadGovernance protests, urging their prompt release. The children were arraigned before a federal high court in Abuja on a 10-count charge involving treason, but a mild drama played out when some of them started slumping in … Read more
THE Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of deploying fictitious groups to undermine the upcoming #EndBadGovernance protests. In an interview with ARISE TV, CISLAC Executive Director Auwal Musa Rafsanjani alleged that the federal government is wasting public funds on mobilizing and recruiting anonymous groups to publicly withdraw support … Read more
THE Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has urged the Nigerian government to set a clear timeframe for addressing citizens’ grievances rather than merely attempting to suppress protests. Executive Director of CISLAC, Comrade Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, emphasized the need for decisive action on pressing issues such as inflation, unemployment, corruption, insecurity, and the erosion of … Read more