…Commissioners in Nigeria (FPECN) has endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s electricity sector reforms, describing the decentralisation of the power market as a far-reaching step that can transform the Nigeria Electricity Supply Industry (NESI). The post Forum backs Tinubu’s power sector reforms appeared first on Tribune Onl…

…enforcement, promoting data-driven decision-making and accelerating ongoing reforms aimed at sanitising the sector. The development was disclosed in a statement signed by Lara Owoeye-Wise, Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development. Speaking while receiving the Director-General of NIMC, Dr…

…He argued that a third pathway, pragmatism, now defines the Association. The 2016 reforms that introduced universal suffrage, zoning and digital balloting have created new challenges, the Professor said. According to him, while giving power to young lawyers who constitute the majority of voters, it has exposed the NBA’…

…that Sokoto could emerge as a national model for child-focused governance if ongoing reforms are sustained and expanded. She said the agency was prepared to work closely with the state government to document and showcase successful interventions so that other states could learn from Sokoto’s experience in improving chi…

…of Nigerians continue to face worsening living conditions despite recent macroeconomic reforms. Citing official statistics, the report stated that the number of Nigerians living in poverty increased from 40 million in 2019 to 56 million in 2023, with rural communities remaining disproportionately affected. The organisa…

…and agriculture combined. Most recently, the World Bank warned that despite recent reforms, 79% of Nigerians remain poor or vulnerable to falling into poverty. According to the General Assembly, the National Bureau of Statistics also reported a June headline inflation rate of 15.91%, as food prices continue to rise, pe…

…of a stronger network of female parliamentarians working together on legislative reforms, advocacy, and implementation of measures addressing violence against women and girls across West Africa. Hon. Rukayat, who represents Owode/Onire Constituency in the Kwara State House of Assembly, joined delegates from across the…

…founding Prime Minister, Lee Kuan Yew, praising the Nigerian leader's economic reforms.Uzodimma made the remarks on Friday, July 17, during a state dinner at the Imo Government House.According to a statement issued on Saturday, July 18, by Tunde Rahman, the governor said Tinubu 'assumed office with a clear understandin…

…Enugu Electricity Distribution Company’s operations under the state’s electricity market reforms.

…institutions. The NNPP chieftain criticized the bill’s hurried approval, arguing that reforms with such wide-ranging consequences demand extensive national consultation and thorough public scrutiny before being enacted. He argued that key matters—accountability, operational independence, funding arrangements, constitut…

…He also praised Dr Kara for his open-door policy and commitment to ongoing civil service reforms in Taraba State. The Taraba State Civil Service Commission is currently recruiting 1,800 qualified applicants following the executive approval granted by Governor Kefas to strengthen the state’s public service. Taraba Head…

…Retailleau.Supporters, however, hailed the vote as a landmark moment in France's social reforms. Brigitte Liso, a lawmaker from Macron's Renaissance party, said she was proud to support the legislation. "Proud because one day I will be able to say to my grandchildren: 'I was there'," she said.Opponents argued that the…

…documentation. According to her, several African countries have already introduced reforms easing market access for Nigerian business travelers. Oduwole said Nigeria was also addressing trade barriers through the AfCFTA Digital Trade Protocol and improved customs cooperation. She said that digital trade facilitation, t…

…poverty, incomes and inequality to assess the impact of the government’s economic reforms on the living standards of Nigerians. He said the move is aimed at addressing criticism of the reform programme suggesting that gains in revenue, foreign exchange liquidity and investor confidence have yet to translate into meanin…

…macroeconomic stability into inclusive economic growth, with strong calls for sustained reforms, greater private sector investment and stronger coordination between fiscal and monetary authorities. The discussions took place at the 14th BusinessDay CEO Forum Nigeria 2026, themed ‘From Stability to Shared Prosperity,’ w…

…members’ phone numbers for voter verification, full compliance with the agreed electoral reforms, and a level playing field for all candidates. Olagunju, a former General Secretary of the NBA, alleged that the NBA leadership abandoned an agreement reached at a meeting involving the association’s presidential candidates…

…Shelter in Nigeria’s Changing Tax Landscape”, Olaolu said the 2025 Nigerian tax reforms had reinforced the relevance of cooperative societies by preserving tax exemptions on members’ savings, loans, dividends and surplus funds. According to him, registered cooperative societies remain largely shielded from aggressive d…

…People First Agenda, noting that the Ministry of Health is implementing comprehensive reforms aimed at revitalising health facilities, strengthening service delivery and ensuring that quality, life-saving maternal healthcare is accessible to women across the state. He stressed that improving maternal health requires mo…

…reduce the minimum age for governorship candidates from 35 to 30 years. He also listed reforms in education funding, taxation, electricity, cybersecurity and the digital economy as efforts aimed at expanding opportunities for young Nigerians. With preparations for the 2027 elections gaining momentum, Ihonvbere said you…

…and the current administration’s economic policies, describing President Bola Tinubu’s reforms as another attempt at the same project. Asked whether there was any semblance between the two, she said, “as far as I am concerned Tinubu’s reforms are another attempt to see whether we can do SAP but get it right if you look…

…the pilot phase of the initiative. She stated, “The implementation of trade facilitation reforms and game-changing projects in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the current administration made the Council stand out among over 600 Business Support Organisations that applied to serve as the Business Support Organisati…

…provides an important foundation for sustainable growth, “the next phase of reforms should focus on lowering production costs, improving productivity and strengthening the competitiveness of Nigerian enterprises.” Yusuf identified critical reform priorities for the second half of 2026 to include improved electricity su…

Despite nearly three years of sweeping economic reforms by the Federal Government, about 79 per cent of Nigerians remain poor or vulnerable to falling into poverty, highlighting the country’s deepening social and economic challenges, new World Bank documents obtained by The PUNCH have shown. The findings are contained…

…Funke Agbor. Adekoya argued that the NBA had historically achieved its most significant reforms under presidents who emerged from outside the traditional circle of national NBA politics. “The NBA has fared best when its President has been an ‘outsider’ to NBA politics,” she said. According to Adekoya, former NBA Presid…

…to continue their work without undue regulatory burdens. Olukoyede added that Nigeria’s reforms demonstrated that compliance with international standards should strengthen institutions, improve transparency and enhance public confidence, rather than merely satisfy global assessment requirements. Also speaking, Executiv…