As Nigeria joins the international community to commemorate the 2026 World Day of Social Justice, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on the government and other stakeholders to deepen social justice efforts by guaranteeing rights protection for every citizen.

In a strong endorsement of institutional accountability, the House of Representatives Committee on Human Rights has commended the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) for its 2025 budget performance, describing it as impactful despite significant fiscal constraints and a complex human rights landscape.

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is deeply shocked and saddened by the horrific attack that claimed the lives of Mrs. Fatima Abubakar and her six children in Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters, Kano State, on Saturday, January 17, 2026.

The Editorial Board of the Nigeria National Human Rights Commission Journal (NNHRCJ) invites articles relating to human rights for publication in its next edition. Submissions may be received at any time, but manuscripts for publication in 2026 must be received on or before 28 February 2026.