Sentences with phrase «socio economic rights»

The senior advocate said the Socio Economic Rights and Accountability Project had approached a Federal High Court to compel the Office of the Accountant - General of the Federation to account for the recovered funds but that despite getting the court order, the OAGF refused to provide the information.

Not exact matches

That's a right that we should take seriously and shouldn't dismiss simply because it intrudes in our ability to come up with accurate datasets for socio - economic research.

Note if it were just socio - economic, you would expect to see similar problems in the hispanic community in the US, right?

The Socio - Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has hinted on the readiness of the World Bank to release more information on the spending of recovered loot by late General Sani Abacha as «it has referred portion of appeal by its Archives Unit for processing for public access.

Socio - Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has confirmed that its representatives, yesterday, met with the Senate President, Bukola Saraki to discuss issues relating to details of annual salaries and allowances of lawmakers.

Ahead of Monday's visit by President Muhammadu Buhari to the White House, an advocacy group, Socio - Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent an open letter to President Donald Trump requesting him to demand from President Muhammadu Buhari, «a comprehensive looters» list.

Trump's Republican Party spoke to two groups of American voters: the far right base of the GOP, and to the near two - thirds of Americans who feel the country is heading in the «wrong direction» — many of these will include America's working families, steelworkers and coalminers, bridge - builders and road - pavers, retail workers and restaurant staff to whom the socio - economic forces of globalization and stagnant wages have been woefully unkind.

The workshop was held as part of a new programme entitled Development and the Implications for Law, Justice and Society, which will engage with practitioners and policymakers from developing countries, major donors, and international agencies to examine the interaction between law and socio - economic development, democracy and human rights in post-Communist countries, in Africa, in Arab nations, and in Latin America.

A new report by the Socio - Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has revealed how over N11 trillion meant to provide regular electricity supply was...

Professor of International Law and Jurisprudence, University of Lagos, Akin Oyebode is set to deliver a paper on the Strategic Dialogue on Mobilizing the Citizens to Demand Anti-Corruption Reforms and an End to Impunity for Grand Corruption in Nigeria being organized by Socio - Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) in collaboration with the National Endowment for Democracy (NED).

Socio - Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the Akwa Ibom State government to release a newspaper pulisher, Nsibiet John, who was arrested on the order of the Deputy governor of the State, Moses Ekpo.

Many of the comments here are right to suggest that most political movements that emphasise cultural imperialism and «racial superiority» do not need any ideological coherence, but only a self - serving agenda and the right socio - economic «climate that favors growth.»

The United Nations on Tuesday Match 20, 2018, called on Turkey to end its 18 - month - old state of emergency, saying that the routine extension of emergency powers has resulted in «profound» human rights violations against hundreds of thousands of people and may have lasting impact on the country's socio - economic fabric.

Socio - Economic Rights and Accountability Project, (SERAP) has sent an open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari requesting him to use his «good offices and leadership...

A new report by the Socio - Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has revealed how «55 politicians, high - level public officials and leaders allegedly stole N1.354 tr...

Socio - Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has begun contempt proceedings against the Federal Government, Mr. Abubakar Malami (SAN), Attorney - General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, and Alhaji Ahmed Idris Accountant - General of the Federation «for failing to comply with the judgment ordering publication of the spending of recovered stolen funds since return of democracy in 1999.»

According to Mr Amenowode the practice is a breach of the constitutional and fundamental human rights of children and a liability to socio - economic development.

The Socio - Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has labelled Mr. Jubrin Abdulmumin as a whistleblower and urged him to unravel the alleged corruption practices in the green Chamber of house of Representatives.

No matter who was leading Labour would lose — the socio - economic conditions are not right for a labour victory and May's government isn't discredited.

A human rights advocacy group, Socio - Economic Rights and Accountability Project, on Sunday described as unjustified the threat of legal action against it by a former governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Frights advocacy group, Socio - Economic Rights and Accountability Project, on Sunday described as unjustified the threat of legal action against it by a former governor of Ekiti State, Kayode FRights and Accountability Project, on Sunday described as unjustified the threat of legal action against it by a former governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi.

A non-governmental organisation, the Socio - Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has asked the Federal High Court in Lagos to order the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, Senator...

The Socio - Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the Federal Government to sanction the Republic of South Africa for Xenophobic attacks against Nigerians residing and working there.

His reaction came on the heels of a report by the Socio - Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, which revealed how over N11 trillion meant for the provision of electricity supply was allegedly squandered by the administrations of former Presidents, Olusegun Obasanjo, Umaru Musa Yar» Adua and Jonathan.

Socio - Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to urgently «seek from the International Criminal Court an arrest warrant to bring Mrs Diezani Alison - Madueke before the court on allegations of corruption against her, which the government should consider as crimes against humanity and serious enough for it to sanction her prosecution before the court.»

A human rights group, Socio - Economic Rights and Accountability Project, has said the National Judicial Council must explain to Nigerians what it knows about the alleged attempt by a former Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, to induce the embattled Justice John rights group, Socio - Economic Rights and Accountability Project, has said the National Judicial Council must explain to Nigerians what it knows about the alleged attempt by a former Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, to induce the embattled Justice John Rights and Accountability Project, has said the National Judicial Council must explain to Nigerians what it knows about the alleged attempt by a former Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, to induce the embattled Justice John Okoro.

The Socio - Economic Rights and Accountability Project has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to suspend the Group Managing Director, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Mr. Maikanti Baru, over an allegation of corruption.

The Socio - Economic Rights and Accountability Project has urged Acting President Professor Yemi Osinbajo to ensure special security is provided for officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and other anti-graft agencies.

The Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki has agreed to meet with the Socio - Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) at the National Assembly to clarify on the alleged N29 million monthly pay, and over N3 billion a year a Nigerian Senator gets.

An anti-corruption group, Socio - Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has urged the former president Olusegun Obasanjo to disclose the sources of donations used in establishing his first of its kind in Africa «Obasanjo Library».

LAGOS — Socio - Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has sent an open letter to former President Goodluck Jonathan seeking explanations from him on...

Socio - Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent an urgent appeal to Mr. David Kaye, UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression, requesting him to «you use your good offices and position to urgently request the National Assembly of Nigeria, specifically the Senate, to withdraw a bill which if passed into law would undermine the internationally recognized right to freedom of expression and press freedom on the internet in the country.»

Socio - Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent an open letter to former President Goodluck Jonathan seeking explanations from him on «what you...

Socio - Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has proffered solution to the lingering crises in the Niger Delta region, saying Federal Government must hold Oil Companies accountable for the devastation in the region.

Socio - Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has petitioned Professor Philip Alston, UN Special Rapporteur on Extreme Poverty and Human Rights asking him to «use your good offices and position to urgently request the National Assembly of Nigeria, specifically the Senate, to withdraw amendments to the Code of Conduct Bureau and Code of Conduct Tribunal Act which if passed into law would seriously weaken the act, undermine the fight against corruption in the country, exacerbate extreme poverty and violations of internationally recognized human rights.&Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has petitioned Professor Philip Alston, UN Special Rapporteur on Extreme Poverty and Human Rights asking him to «use your good offices and position to urgently request the National Assembly of Nigeria, specifically the Senate, to withdraw amendments to the Code of Conduct Bureau and Code of Conduct Tribunal Act which if passed into law would seriously weaken the act, undermine the fight against corruption in the country, exacerbate extreme poverty and violations of internationally recognized human rights.&Rights asking him to «use your good offices and position to urgently request the National Assembly of Nigeria, specifically the Senate, to withdraw amendments to the Code of Conduct Bureau and Code of Conduct Tribunal Act which if passed into law would seriously weaken the act, undermine the fight against corruption in the country, exacerbate extreme poverty and violations of internationally recognized human rights.&rights.»

In his reaction, Executive Director of the Socio - Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), Adetokunbo Mumuni, advised the President to monitor the judiciary but was quick to add that the judiciary should not be intimidated by the executive.

The court judgment followed the legal action entered against the Federal Government of Nigeria and Dr. Ngozi Okonjo - Iweala by the Socio - Economic Rights Agenda (SERAP) pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act.

Socio - Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Sakari to «urgently explain to Nigerians if it is true that a Nigerian Senator gets N29 million in monthly pay, and over N3 billion a year.»

The Socio - Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued the Federal Government and Babatunde Fashola, Minister of Power, Works and Housing, over their collective failure, refusal and / or negligence to enforce their own directives to electricity distribution companies (DISCOs) to provide free prepaid meters to all Nigerians and end the use of patently illegal, arbitrary, unfair -LSB-...]

A rights advocacy group, Socio - Economic Rights and Accountability Project, said it had sued the Federal Government for its failure to initiate criminal proceedings against the wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan, Patience, in relation to the $ 15m traced to bank accounts belonging trights advocacy group, Socio - Economic Rights and Accountability Project, said it had sued the Federal Government for its failure to initiate criminal proceedings against the wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan, Patience, in relation to the $ 15m traced to bank accounts belonging tRights and Accountability Project, said it had sued the Federal Government for its failure to initiate criminal proceedings against the wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan, Patience, in relation to the $ 15m traced to bank accounts belonging to her.

But socio - political groups, including the Socio - Economic Right Accountability Project and the Campaign for Democracy, criticised the EFCC for hiding the identities of the owners of the recently recovered funds in Lagos and Kasocio - political groups, including the Socio - Economic Right Accountability Project and the Campaign for Democracy, criticised the EFCC for hiding the identities of the owners of the recently recovered funds in Lagos and KaSocio - Economic Right Accountability Project and the Campaign for Democracy, criticised the EFCC for hiding the identities of the owners of the recently recovered funds in Lagos and Kaduna.

Socio - Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Governor Akinwunmi Ambode «to take steps to immediately reverse the unfair and discriminatory toll charges at...

The Federal High Court in Lagos has ruled that Socio - Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has «sufficient interest to bring its suit to stop...

The Socio - Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), has urged the Federal Government to publish more details on alleged fraud of part of the one...

Socio - Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Governor Akinwunmi Ambode «to take steps to immediately reverse the unfair and discriminatory toll charges at the Lekki - Epe Expressway and Lekki - Ikoyi Link Bridge toll gates by the Lekki Concession Company, if the Lagos State government is not to run the risk of undermining the public interests, democratic values and accountability, and opportunities for participation.»

A new report by Socio - Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has revealed how «most allegations of corruption in federal universities such as unfair allocation...

The groups stated this while reacting to the petition by by the Socio - Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) to Mr. Diego García - Sayán, UN Special Rapporteur on President Muhammadu Buhari's disobedience to court rulings and orders.

Socio - Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has petitioned the Chairperson of the African Commission on Human and Peoples» Rights requesting «the urgent intervention of...

Also reacting, Mr Adetokunbo Mumuni, the Executive Director, the Socio - Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), expressed displeasure over the sentence.

Lawyers and the Socio - Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) have reacted to the conviction and sentencing to a month in prison by an Ikeja...

The report is published by the Socio - Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) in partnership with Trust Africa.