EU Ambassadors Inspect Caritas Nigeria & UNHCR Projects in Benue
Caritas Nigeria and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency hosted a high-level delegation comprising Ambassadors from four European Union Member States, namely Sweden, Spain, Belgium, and Finland. The delegation was accompanied by the UNHCR Country Representative, Arjun Jain; the Executive Secretary of the Benue State Emergency Management Agency (BSEMA), Sir James Iorpuu; and the Director-General of […]
Transforming Healthcare in Nigeria Through AI-Powered Screening
Caritas Nigeria, in collaboration with Zanki Research Center, is excited to announce the publication of its research paper, published on BioMed Central Global and Public Health (BMC), titled: “Implementing AI-enabled chest X-ray for community-based integrated screening for tuberculosis, chronic respiratory diseases, and cardiovascular diseases in Nigeria.The study shows how the use of AI-enabled portable chest […]
Caritas Nigeria & UNHCR Deliver Emergency Aid in Benue State
Following the recent armed attack on Effeyi Utikpi Ugboju Community in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State, which led to the loss of lives, injuries, displacement of families, and destruction of homes, Caritas Nigeria, with support from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, provided emergency humanitarian assistance to […]
CBCN Delegation Meets President Tinubu on National Issues
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), led by the President of the Conference, Most Rev. Matthew Man-Oso Ndagoso, paid a courtesy visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the 28 of July 2026. ADDRESS BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE CATHOLIC BISHOPS’ CONFERENCE OF NIGERIA DURING A COURTESY VISIT TO HIS EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, […]
Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria Urges Nigerians to Rebuild Trust Before 2027 General Elections
At the close of the 2026 Justice Development and Peace Commission (JDPC) Annual General Meeting held in Abuja, the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria issued a strong call for Nigerians to rebuild confidence in the nation’s democratic process ahead of the 2027 General Elections. Speaking on behalf of the Commission, the Secretary General of the Catholic […]
JDPC AGM: Driving Civic Engagement Toward 2027 Elections
Day Two of the Justice, Development and Peace Commission (JDPC) Annual General Meeting focused on strengthening the Church’s commitment to civic engagement, democratic participation, and credible elections ahead of the 2027 General Elections. Delivering the opening address, the Episcopal Chair of the Department of Church and Society, Most Rev. Callistus Onaga, challenged participants to uphold […]
Towards the 2027 General Elections: The Imperatives of JDPC Participation and Civic Engagement
Caritas Nigeria, the National Office of the Justice, Development and Peace Commission (JDPC), had the 2026 Annual General Meeting of the Provincial and Diocesan Directors/Coordinators from 20–24 July 2026 at its Head Office in Abuja under the theme: “Towards the 2027 General Elections: The Imperatives of JDPC Participation and Civic Engagement.”The meeting was facilitated by […]
Caritas Nigeria Drives the Dialogue on Ethical Leadership and Accountability at the 3rd NASS Open Week
From July 14–15, 2026, the House of Representatives hosted the 3rd Edition of the National Assembly (NASS) Open Week, centered on the theme, “Three Years of the 10th Assembly: Advancing Transparency, Inclusion and Reform.” Serving as the House’s premier public outreach initiative, this event aimed to bridge the gap between lawmakers and the public. It […]
Norway and Caritas Nigeria address the humanitarian crisis in Abuja through dialogue
On June 2, 2026, the Norwegian Embassy in Abuja hosted a high-level interactive meeting between Norway’s Deputy Foreign Minister, H.E. Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik, Ambassador H.E. Svein Baera, and selected Norway-supported humanitarian partners to address Nigeria’s escalating humanitarian challenges. Caritas Nigeria participated through its Director of Humanitarian Services, Nkese Udongwo, and Humanitarian Advisor, Agidah Michael Adie, […]
No PVC, No Voice: Take Action Before June 10
True community development and accountable leadership begin at the ballot box, but your voice can only count if you have a valid Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC). As the nation prepares for important upcoming elections, now is the time to act. If you have recently turned 18, changed your location, or need to replace a lost […]