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Browse our campaigns by issue and see what CASER sought, what action it took and how institutions responded. A filing, an interim order and a final judgment are reported as separate developments.

Transparency at the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency

2026 · Freedom of information and staff welfare
CASER requested records on staff safeguards, postings and internal governance, among other matters. It raised the delay with the supervising ministry. In July 2026, CASER confirmed that the agency had supplied a substantial volume of the requested material and welcomed the disclosure.
Record: CASER statement on the NIMASA response

Protecting FCT Land Buyers

2026 · Consumer protection
CASER asked the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission to intervene over the marketing of plots and purported estates with unverifiable titles or approvals. The campaign brings the conduct of land vendors and the protection of household savings before the federal consumer regulator.
Record: News Agency of Nigeria report on the campaign

Scrutinising Federal Intervention in a Lekki Land Dispute

2026 · Public accountability
CASER sought records from the Office of the Surveyor-General of the Federation about the basis for its intervention in a disputed property. It later asked the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission to investigate allegations concerning the use of federal personnel and resources. The Commission acknowledged the petition in October 2026.
Record: Reporting on the ICPC petition

Due Process in Cargo-Tracking Procurement

2021–2022 · Public procurement
CASER challenged the process for appointing proposed operators of Nigeria’s International Cargo Tracking Note system. The Federal High Court issued interim restraints in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1587/2021 pending the hearing of the motion on notice. CASER continued to advocate compliance with procurement requirements in 2022.
Record: Reporting on the Federal High Court interim order

Continuity of Healthcare During the Resident Doctors’ Dispute

2020 · Healthcare and public-interest litigation
CASER and the Association of Women in Trade & Agriculture went to the National Industrial Court over the disruption of essential medical services. The court refused an ex parte application in August. In September, on a separate application, the organisations obtained an interim order directing an end to the strike that began on 7 September.
Records: August court ruling · Reporting on the September order

Safer Public Recruitment

2014 · Rights of jobseekers
CASER petitioned the National Human Rights Commission following deaths during the Nigeria Immigration Service recruitment exercise. The Commission publicly pledged to investigate after receiving the petition.
Record: Reporting on the Commission’s response

Human Rights Musical Fiesta

First edition 2017 · Public education
CASER created the Human Rights Musical Fiesta to bring the Universal Declaration of Human Rights into public conversation through music, dance and spoken word. The first edition featured Ras Kimono and Orits Wiliki. The programme was held around Human Rights Day on 10 December.
Record: Reporting on the Human Rights Musical Fiesta