🌾 The 48th Regular Meeting of the National Council on Agriculture and Food Security holds from 2–5 November 2026 under the theme: “Enhancing Agricultural Value Chains, Agro-Industrialization and Market Access for Economic Growth.” 💻 Join virtually via the Zoom link: shorturl.at/28wMg

Exactly 80 days to the ballot: Will INEC be ready? ActionAid Nigeria and partners demand verifiable evidence of readiness for Nigeria’s 2027 elections from logistics and staff recruitment to BVAS testing and transparent results management. Show us the plan. Show us the evidence. #ActionaidNG #INEC

Borrowing is not inherently wrong. Countries borrow to finance development. But every loan creates an obligation that Nigerians, including future generations, must ultimately bear. So, before the National Assembly approves this request, some critical questions must be answered: 1. What specific projects will each loan finance, and where will those projects be located? 2. What are the interest rates, repayment periods and other conditions? 3. How much will debt servicing cost, and how will the government ensure that repayment does not further constrain essential public services? 4. What safeguards will prevent waste, inflated contracts and abandoned projects? 5. How will citizens track the funds from disbursement to completion and measure the benefits delivered? Allegedly, the President @officialABAT says these investments will create jobs, reduce poverty and improve living standards. Nigerians deserve clear targets and measurable evidence that these promises will be fulfilled. The National Assembly must do more than approve figures. It must scrutinise the terms, demand transparency and protect the public interest. Every naira or dollar borrowed in Nigeria must be traceable, every project must deliver value, and every public official must be accountable. Nigeria does not just need access to loans. It needs proof that borrowed money is improving the lives of its people. #accountability #goodgovernance #transparency

In Osun State, the silence is permanently broken. By aligning traditional authority with the structural protections of the Osun State VAPP Law, Oke-Ila Kingdom is showing that leadership means acting decisively to shield the vulnerable. Let this be a rallying cry across every community: Step out of the shadows of silence and become an active champion against GBV! Tag your Traditional Ruler or Community Leader to become a GBV Prevention Champion #VAPPLawOsun #BreakTheSilence #ProtectWomenAndGirls #OsunTraditionalRulers #SocialJustice #FromCustodianstoChampions #CommunitySafeguarding #ChampionsOfChange #ActAgainstGBV #PreventGBV #MAPGBVProject

When women and youth can access finance, they invest, create jobs, and feed communities. Affordable agricultural finance is not charity; it is smart investment that drives economic growth. #FeedingNaija #Agricfoodsystems #ActionAidNigeria

📢 COMING THIS NOVEMBER: ACCOUNTABILITY 101 WITH DR ANDREW MAMEDU! What does accountability really mean for you, your community and the future of Nigeria? From poverty and public spending to governance, public services, policies and citizens’ rights, Accountability 101 will break down the issues that matter, ask the difficult questions and demand answers from those entrusted with public power. Because democracy is more than voting. It is about knowing your rights, understanding how government works and holding leaders accountable for their decisions and the resources they manage. Join Dr Andrew Mamedu this November as we begin conversations that matter, challenge the status quo and push for a Nigeria that works for everyone. Stay informed. Ask questions. Demand accountability. 📌 Accountability 101 with Andrew Mamedu (PhD) starting this November! #Accountability101 #AndrewMamedu #goodgovernance #accountability

Leadership is not measured by military rank, but by the ability to protect lives, secure communities and deliver results. If a retired general struggled to end insecurity, that should remind us that Nigeria’s security crisis goes beyond titles and backgrounds. It demands effective leadership, sound strategy, adequate intelligence, accountable institutions and the political will to act. Nigerians are not interested in comparisons or excuses. They want to feel safe in their homes, travel without fear and see their children return from school safely. The real measure of leadership is not what leaders promise or how they defend themselves. It is whether Nigerians are safer under their watch. Every life lost to insecurity is a reminder that government must do more and be held accountable for the results. #endinsecurity #accountability #goodgovernance

Today marks six years since #ENDSARS What has actually changed for you since 2020? Do you feel safer around the police today? What is ONE thing you want leaders to do right now? Drop your answer in the comments.

As part of WorldFoodDay2026, COANSA, ActionAid Nigeria, and other stakeholders called for increased public investment, effective policies and stronger accountability to transform Nigeria’s food systems. Food security requires action, not just commitments. Innovate Today, Nourish Tomorrow! #FeedingNaija #Agricfoodsystems #ActionAidNigeria

Today, we remember the lives lost during the #EndSARS protests and stand in solidarity with the families, friends and all Nigerians whose lives were forever changed by that painful chapter in our history. Their courage, their voices and their demand for justice must never be forgotten. The call for an end to police brutality, respect for human rights, accountability and a country where every Nigerian can live with dignity remains as important as ever. It’s six years later. We ask for Justice from the government for those affected and those that were involved in the shooting should be brought to book. We owe those we lost more than remembrance. We owe them a commitment to keep demanding justice, to keep holding those in power accountable, and to keep working towards a Nigeria where no life is treated as expendable and no citizen is punished for demanding a better future. We will not give up. We will not forget. We will keep pushing until the Nigeria we dream of; a just, safe and accountable Nigeria that works for everyone becomes a reality. May the souls of those we lost rest in peace. Their memory lives on in the struggle for a better Nigeria. #EndSARS #justice #accountability #newnigeria

Before asking Nigerians to pay more, show us what their taxes have delivered. If the calims in the video circulating about a 25% tax on Nigerians’ earnings are true , then it raises important questions about what the law actually says. The current tax framework uses progressive rates; it does not impose a flat 25% tax on everyone’s earnings. That said, the major accountability question remains: what are Nigerians getting in return for the taxes they pay? How have these taxes translated into better healthcare, quality education, reliable electricity, safer communities, decent roads and opportunities to earn a living? How many ordinary Nigerians can point to a tangible improvement in their lives because of the taxes they contribute? And where government proposes changes to tax policy, the public deserves clear answers: What is the purpose? Who will bear the burden? How will the revenue be spent? What safeguards will prevent waste and corruption? How will citizens measure the results? Taxation must not be treated merely as a way for government to generate revenue. It must come with transparency, accountability and measurable public benefits. Citizens deserve to know where their money goes and what it achieves. Before demanding more, government must demonstrate what it has done with what it already collects. #accountability #goodgovernance

Support women and youth-led agroforestry value chains to create jobs, improve incomes, and build climate-resilient communities across Nigeria.  #feedingNaija #Agricfoodsystems #actionaidnigeria

“Your family’s story is not your story. You have your own story to create.” At 14, Jessica Nufi discovered the power of her voice. Through ActionAid Nigeria’s Girl Led Research project, she gained confidence, learned about her rights and began encouraging other girls to speak up. As we continue to mark the International Day of the Girl Child week, we are reminded that investing in girls’ rights means giving them the opportunity to learn, lead and shape their own futures. Stand with girls. Invest in their rights. Help create change. Read Jessica’s story and donate today: bit.ly/4i1vOkW #DayOfTheGirl #InvestInGirls #GirlsRights #EndChildMarriage

🌱 What will it take to build a food system that works for everyone? This WorldFoodDay2026, let’s move from commitments to action through increased investment, inclusive policies and accountability. Innovate Today, Nourish Tomorrow! 🌾 #FoodSecurity #FeedingNaija #AgrifoodSyatems #ActionAidNigeria

They nurture the land, preserve generations of knowledge, sustain their families and keep their communities thriving. In so many ways, rural women are at the heart of the relationship between people and the natural world. This International Day of Rural Women, we celebrate their strength, ingenuity and invaluable contributions to our communities and our planet. We honour the women whose hands cultivate more than crops, whose knowledge helps protect our natural resources, and whose everyday efforts make a lasting difference. At ActionAid Nigeria, we celebrate rural women not only for what they give, but push for their right to live with dignity, exercise their agency and lead change in their communities. Happy International Day of Rural Women🧡🌍 #InternationalDayOfRuralWomen #AllNigerianWomenMatter #CanadaDevNG

Since 2019, the Kampke Shelter in the Federal Capital Territory, established by Christian Women for Excellence and Empowerment in Nigerian Society (CWEENS) @cweensfct, has supported 165 survivors of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). With funding from @CanHCNigeria through the Women’s Voice and Leadership (WVL) Nigeria Project and now the Renewed Women’s Voice and Leadership Nigeria (RWVL) Project, ActionAid Nigeria provided a sub-grant to establish the shelter and has continued to strengthen CWEENS’ organisational capacity, GBV programming and coordination with key actors. During a visit to the shelter, ActionAid Nigeria’s Country Director, @AndrewMamedu , joined a GAC delegation led by Ms Emi Furuya, Director General for the West Africa and Maghreb Bureau. The delegation also included Mr Arash Irantalab, Counsellor and Head of Development Cooperation, and Josephine Obinyan, International Assistance Officer. The visit highlighted the importance of investing in women-led organisations to strengthen support for survivors and advance a Nigeria where women and girls can live free from violence. #AllNigerianWomenMatter #EndGBV #CanadaDevNG

Have you collected your PVC? INEC began distributing newly issued Permanent Voter Cards on 9 October, and collection is now happening at the ward level, the closest place for most of us to pick up our cards. Ward-level collection ends on Thursday, 15 October. After that, collection moves to INEC’s Local Government Area (LGA) offices. If you haven't collected yours yet, drop your ward in the comments, and we’ll help you find where to go.

At 16, Aisha was expected to marry. Today, she is back in school, dreaming of becoming a businesswoman and encouraging other girls to speak up for their rights. Her story reminds us why we must end child marriage and invest in girls’ rights. This International Day of the Girl Child, stand with girls like Aisha. ❤️ Read her story and donate today: bit.ly/4hH2 npG #DayOfTheGirl #EndChildMarriage #InvestInGirls

Every girl deserves the freedom to learn, dream and shape her future. Yet child marriage continues to take these opportunities away from millions of girls in Nigeria and around the world. Today, ActionAid Nigeria calls for stronger action to protect girls, keep them in school and create opportunities for them to thrive. Happy International Day of the Girl Child! #InternationalDayOfTheGirlChild #EndChildMarriage #AllNigerianWomenMatter #CanadaDevNG