…has depreciated dramatically since the Tinubu administration’s ill-conceived currency reforms. External debt denominated in dollars will naturally balloon when converted to naira at a weaker exchange rate. The securitisation of ?33 trillion in Ways and Means advances from the Central Bank of Nigeria, inherited from the…

…avoided because they already know the answer. Who are the real beneficiaries of Tunubu’s reforms? Certainly, they are not the masses who voted him into office. Two frequent international reports published several times every year show the names of the world’s richest people and how their estimated wealth have increased…

…on Sunday, saying the expansion of nursing admissions formed part of broader education reforms aimed at producing the skilled workforce required to drive President Bola Tinubu’s vision of building a $1tn economy by 2030. The minister said the government was deliberately investing in human capital development by expandi…

NIGERIA’S ongoing fiscal reforms face mounting risks as persistent budget overlaps, chronic deficits, soaring public debt, weak revenue generation and heavy expenditure pressures threaten to undermine recent economic stabilisation gains The post Current fiscal status threat to reform gains — Experts appeared first on T…

…environment, do you foresee the 2027 elections being free, fair and credible? What reforms or safeguards are necessary to inspire public confidence? Credible elections will depend not only on reforms by INEC but also on the willingness of Nigerians to take ownership of the electoral process. This is no longer about tru…

…strategic and impactful communication to strengthen public trust, support ongoing reforms and enhance the institution’s credibility. This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday after the closing ceremony of the 2026 Nigeria Customs Service Public Relations Conference held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The four…

…as a global financial and technology hub through deliberate planning, institutional reforms and sustained investment in innovation. The governor urged young innovators to understand how government works, advising them to support their ideas with evidence, pilot projects and measurable results rather than mere proposals…

…with the International Monetary Fund as it pursues ongoing fiscal and macroeconomic reforms aimed at restoring economic stability, strengthening public finances and supporting long-term growth. The commitment was made at a farewell dinner in Abuja held in honour of the outgoing IMF Resident Representative in Nigeria, D…

…Tinubu’s ambitious plan to build a $1 trillion Nigerian economy, unveiling far-reaching reforms aimed at producing a globally competitive workforce, expanding admissions into health institutions, and sustaining industrial peace across the nation’s universities. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, who disclosed thi…

…argued that the timing could not be more consequential. “The government’s macroeconomic reforms have delivered stability — inflation roughly halved from its peak and reserves at $51bn, the highest since 2009 — giving factories, for the first time in years, the conditions to plan and invest. “Global supply chains are be…

…embarked on rebuilding confidence through reconciliation, consultation and institutional reforms. The statement partly read, “Within one year of Professor Nentawe Yilwatda’s leadership, the APC has witnessed remarkable progress in strengthening internal democracy, fostering reconciliation among members and repositionin…

…in some parts of the country. The security expert suggested that the most practical reform would be to restrict corps members to serving within their states or regions rather than posting them in an unsafe state. He said, “There is nothing we can realistically do without addressing the security foundation. There cannot…

…communication and professionalise its Public Relations cadre in line with its broader reform agenda. Representing the Comptroller-General of Immigration, Kemi Nandap, at the ceremony, the Deputy Comptroller-General in charge of Visa and Residency, FU Nwanneka, charged the newly inducted officers to uphold the highest s…

IT is the task of the institutional reformer not only to push for concrete reform steps and policies, or take stock of the steady achievements of reform articulation and implementation. It is also very cogent for the institutional reformer to always stay ahead of political and electoral dynamics. The civil service was…

…5G coverage levels about 40 percentage points higher than countries without such reforms. Mbugua also referenced the World Bank’s Regional Digital Integration Programme in West Africa, where modernised licensing helped increase broadband penetration from 26 per cent to 36 per cent within three years while reducing the…

…for criminality. The conversation moved naturally to the economy. On the government’s reforms, Obi acknowledged that reforms are necessary but insisted that they must be carefully planned and compassionately implemented. Nigeria, he argued, must move from consumption to production by investing in agriculture, manufactu…

…and thst the assignment was critical to the successful implementation of the Tax Reform Acts, which came into effect on January 1, 2026. Mr. Raymond Omachi, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance was named the Chairman of the committee. The minister described the reforms as the most far-reaching overhaul of…

…the use of technology-driven governance, digital transparency and institutional reforms as key pillars of his #Sowore2027 campaign ahead of the 2027 general election.

…by weakening businesses and reducing employment opportunities. The group said any reform aimed at improving retirement outcomes must take into account the sustainability of businesses that fund the pension system. According to OPSN, Nigeria already operates a mandatory pension contribution rate of 18 per cent under the…

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has renewed its call for coordinated structural reforms to address inflation, improve productivity and strengthen the competitiveness of the country’s manufacturing sector, as it looked ahead to the second half of 2026 following disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict. Th…

…Governor Alex Otti. “Abia’s impressive performance demonstrates that the state’s ongoing reforms and development initiatives are yielding measurable and nationally recognised results,” the statement read. According to him, the progress is driven by strategic investments in infrastructure, education, healthcare, digital…

…Mission for Nigeria’s forthcoming elections to provide technical support for electoral reforms and the implementation of previous recommendations. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening the Nigeria-European Union Strategic Partnership through sustained political engagement, expanded economic cooperation, e…

…in the country. The meeting comes amid growing national conversations on electoral reforms, economic challenges and efforts by political stakeholders to strengthen democratic institutions ahead of future elections. It also coincides with the conclusion of Montgomery’s diplomatic assignment in Nigeria next month after y…

…improved sharply across FX segmentsCBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso credited ongoing reforms for pushing Nigeria's net foreign reserves from about $3 billion to over $40 billionFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Pascal Oparada is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks, investment…

…and that the practice promotes corruption and weakens democracy. He called for urgent reforms to strengthen internal party democracy, curb the commercialisation of politics, and preserve the integrity of Nigeria's democratic process. ‘Plutocracy’- Falana slams APC consensus primaries, warns of threat to democracy