…employment, support entrepreneurship and remote work, improve access to information and public services, and promote greater independence through assistive technologies,” she said. For his part, the Country Programme Manager, CBM International Nigeria, Michael Idah, reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to advancing…

…wants government to use subsidy savings to improve transportation, electricity and other public services. Photo: BloombergImagesThe CPPE chief also highlighted the particular pressure facing micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, noting that rising costs across energy, transport and financing were squeezing their c…

…contradiction between the enormous revenues government celebrates and the deteriorating public services Nigerians actually experience. You cannot boast about record allocations while students sit at home because lecturers are on strike. You cannot celebrate higher revenues when classrooms, laboratories, hostels and tea…

…that could weaken the capacity of governments to finance education and other essential public services. “A return to a fiscally unsustainable subsidy regime could have consequences far beyond the price of petrol. When government revenue is squeezed, the first victims are often the critical sectors that directly affect…

…supporting farmers and small businesses, and connecting communities to markets and public services. The minister also pledged stronger collaboration between the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation and the Taraba State Ministry of Information and Re-Orientation to ensure citizens understand and embr…

…resources flowing to states are being translated into better infrastructure and public services. The records reveal a huge gap between the official salaries of governors and the actual cost of maintaining the executive structures around their offices. While the basic pay of a governor may appear modest, it represents o…

…particularly amid economic hardship, unemployment, insecurity and pressure on essential public services. Kwankwaso also appealed to Yari to reconsider his acceptance of the Director-General position, arguing that the former Zamfara governor understood the security and economic challenges facing the North-West and the c…

…conditions of Nigerians facing rising living costs, unemployment, poverty and inadequate public services. In an interview with PUNCH, a policy analyst, Adebayo Abubakar, said the removal of subsidy had increased government revenues but argued that the additional funds had not always translated into spending that reflec…

…would “improve movement within the benefiting communities, improve access to markets and public services, reduce transportation costs and travel time,” while also creating employment opportunities and stimulating local economic activity. The inclusion of covered drainage, he added, is intended to ensure the road infras…

…millions continue to live with insecurity. Our education, healthcare and other essential public services remain under enormous pressure.” 2027 election between oppressed Nigeria, those responsible for their oppression – Kwankwaso

…revenue and improved investor confidence will ultimately translate into better public services and greater economic opportunities, which will be much easier for the present administration to achieve”. He said the country needed stability, policy consistency and sustained investment to unlock the full benefits of its ec…

…conditions of Nigerians facing rising living costs, unemployment, poverty and inadequate public services. Tinubu’s windfall A review by Sunday PUNCH showed that states have taken different approaches to spending the increased revenue. While some governors have linked higher FAAC receipts to road construction, bridges,…

…ministries, departments and agencies collect large volumes of information in providing public services and employing workers. Olatunji urged state governments to move beyond discussions and establish frameworks, policies and institutional structures for implementing the national law rather than enact separate state dat…

…with state governments facing growing personnel costs, debt obligations and demands for public services. Experts point out that the challenge for state governments would be to balance these recurrent commitments with sufficient investment in productive infrastructure capable of supporting economic growth and generating…

…the agency’s target is to digitise every government entity in the state and make more public services accessible remotely. “My core vision is that we would have digitised every single government entity in Anambra State,” Agbata remarked during a virtual media conference recently. The strategy will expand the use of the…

…local concerns are likely to shape voter decisions. Issues such as road infrastructure, public services, employment, agriculture and the general performance of the state government tend to carry more weight at this level than national politics. Adeleke is running on his record in office, Oyebamiji is campaigning on a p…

…economy it is helping to build. As artificial intelligence, cloud computing and digital public services continue to reshape governance, trust in how citizens’ data is handled may prove to be one of the country’s most valuable currencies. This version reads more like a technology feature than a government announcement.…

…of service. It also called for sustained collaboration among federal, state and FCT public services to promote “harmonised standards, professionalism and effective human resource management.” The 48th meeting was the valedictory meeting of Walson-Jack as chairman of the council. Members commended her leadership and con…

…across the state deserved equitable access to government projects and essential public services regardless of their location. He assured voters that an Oyebamiji-led administration would ensure balanced development and judicious use of the state’s resources. According to him, the APC candidate would prioritise road con…

…encouraging greater workforce participation. Belgium’s labour market remains strong in public services and other sectors but faces regional differences. High labour taxes and regulatory barriers can make further employment growth more difficult. Luxembourg’s employment figures are influenced by its small population and…

…departments and agencies as part of the Federal Government’s push to digitise public services. Adeyanju said Galaxy Backbone was evolving beyond traditional infrastructure provision and positioning itself as a digital solutions company. “We are moving from being an infrastructure company to a digital solutions company.…

…respectful and constructive, covering concerns relating to security, economic hardship, public services, education, electoral credibility, political pluralism and religious freedom. According to him, both parties also acknowledged progress made under the administration, including the student loan programme and recent s…

…schedule on the US Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria website, consular and other routine public services will be unavailable on the designated dates. The first of the remaining closures will be on Tuesday, August 25, to mark Eid-El-Maulud, the celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad, which is recognised as a public…

…calls for policymakers to also build public trust as they expand AI use. “Improved public services and better learning outcomes in schools will reinforce trust — but if AI embeds bias in government decisions or erodes data privacy, that trust will be difficult to recover,” said the statement. The report delivers a star…

…access to healthcare? Can it help preserve Nigerian languages and culture? Can it make public services more efficient? Can it help young Nigerians create businesses and jobs? Can Nigeria contribute ideas to the global debate on responsible AI governance? These are the questions that should be asked urgently. The future…