Senate Foreign Aid Bill Sparks Battle Over Civic Space and NGO Accountability

The Senate is pushing Senate Bill 1034, a controversial piece of legislation that would force non-governmental organisations to disclose all foreign funds they receive. Sponsored by Senator Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo (Gombe North), the bill has passed its second reading and is now before the Committees on National Planning and Economic Development and Finance. Lawmakers argue it's necessary for national security and accountability, but critics see a direct assault on...