FOI Counsel Trains Judges on FOIA
In July 2023, FOI Counsel was privileged to be part of the esteemed faculty responsible for training judges on the… Read More »FOI Counsel Trains Judges on FOIA
PRESS RELEASE: MDAs are defending FOI suits rather than releasing records
Sunday, May 28th, 2023, marks the 12th anniversary of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA 2011). Nigeria became the fifth… Read More »PRESS RELEASE: MDAs are defending FOI suits rather than releasing records
REPORT: RUDILAC LEGAL AID MISION FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS
A 3 days free legal advice and services for women and girls was organized by Voice of Freedom Ministry International… Read More »REPORT: RUDILAC LEGAL AID MISION FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS
STAKEHOLDERS ADOPT BENIN CITY DECLARATION ON ACCESS TO INFORMATION AT SUB-NATIONALS
In order to commemorate the International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI) 2022, a one-day colloquium with the theme… Read More »STAKEHOLDERS ADOPT BENIN CITY DECLARATION ON ACCESS TO INFORMATION AT SUB-NATIONALS
National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) Honors Mr. Aigbokhan Esq With Public Interst Award For Distinguished Service In The Legal Profession
The President of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Mr. Solomon Adodo has honored a lawyer Mr. President Aigbokhan… Read More »National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) Honors Mr. Aigbokhan Esq With Public Interst Award For Distinguished Service In The Legal Profession
TV cameras to film in criminal courts for first time in major law change
The Baileys: From Thursday, television cameras will film for the first time in some criminal courts in England and Wales.… Read More »TV cameras to film in criminal courts for first time in major law change
FOI Counsel launches 2nd Quarter President’s Newsletter : Examining the impact of AI on Access, Service and Law Enforcement
The relevance of e-governance goes beyond digitization of public records and receipts. The primary aim is to eliminate bureaucratic bottle… Read More »FOI Counsel launches 2nd Quarter President’s Newsletter : Examining the impact of AI on Access, Service and Law Enforcement
COURT GRANTS LEAVE TO NGO TO QUERY NDDC BUDGETS
A Civil Rights organization- Action for Socio-Political and Economic Change (ASEC) requested information under the FOI Act 2011, from the… Read More »COURT GRANTS LEAVE TO NGO TO QUERY NDDC BUDGETS
ex-Edo CJ: Open data would aid transparency and accountability in the justice sector
Former Chief Judge of Edo State, Justice Esohe Ikponmwen has said that open data would aid transparency and accountability in… Read More »ex-Edo CJ: Open data would aid transparency and accountability in the justice sector
CRIMINAL POS OPERATORS IN ABUJA
On Monday, the 6th of January, I went to an expensive Area 11 restaurant which commands a lot of patronage… Read More »CRIMINAL POS OPERATORS IN ABUJA