Foreign Aid (Regulation, Transparency and Disclosure) Bill, 2026
Would add regulatory and disclosure requirements for organisations that receive foreign assistance; passed first and second reading and is with a Senate committee.
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A coalition of civil society organisations demanded on 30 September 2026 that the bill be withdrawn, saying it is repressive and could reach churches' welfare committees, zakat networks, hometown unions and alumni associations. The coalition said the bill has passed first and second readings in the Senate and was referred to the Committee on Civil Society and Development Partners.
Who this affects
Non-governmental and non-profit organisations and any group receiving foreign funds.
What it changes
- 1Additional regulatory requirements, disclosure obligations and sanctions for organisations receiving foreign assistance (as described by the civil society coalition).
Would add regulatory and disclosure requirements for organisations that receive foreign assistance; passed first and second reading and is with a Senate committee.
The clause-by-clause text for this bill hasn't been published here yet — only the summary above.
Second Reading· Senate
30 September 2026
Per the coalition's statement of 30 September 2026, which gave no plenary date; the bill was then referred to the Committee on Civil Society and Development Partners.
Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo
Sponsor · Senator · PDP
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