…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.

…Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), warned that the proposed security reform could be turned into a dangerous political weapon by state governments ahead of the 2027 general elections. Prince Onu in a strong worded statement on .Thursday, acknowledged that establishment of state police has long been prop…

…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…

…the right to seek medical assistance to end their lives, fulfilling a key social reform pledge by President Emmanuel Macron.The measure, adopted by the National Assembly, would make France one of a small number of countries to permit assisted dying, pending approval by the Constitutional Council.Reacting to the vote, M…

…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…

…Secretary Peter Kyle described the players' actions as "entirely inappropriate." Reform UK leader Nigel Farage said: "Whilst I am disgusted at the behaviour of some Argentinian players last night, the most important thing to do is build up the Royal Navy quickly." Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch added: "The Fal…

…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…

…of the House, including the recently passed National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Reform Bill, the proposed Nigerian Youth Welfare Scheme Fund Bill sponsored by Speaker Abbas, and a constitutional amendment bill seeking to reduce the minimum age for governorship candidates from 35 to 30 years. He also listed reforms in e…

…have faulted the continued wholesale privatisation of government services under the reform, insisting that the country is still chasing the wrong cure for its economic troubles. The verdict was delivered on Thursday at a high-level conference on “Forty Years of Structural Adjustment Programme SAP in Nigeria: History, I…

…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…

…in our history, a sitting President has made State Police a central part of national reform," Abbas said. He argued that Nigeria's centralised policing system was no longer sufficient to address emerging security challenges such as banditry, kidnapping, farmer-herder clashes and attacks on schools."A country as large a…

…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…

…the Nigerian Bar Association, citing her leadership qualities, experience and vision for reform ahead of the association’s July 18, 2026 election. Among those who publicly backed her were Senior Advocates of Nigeria Funke Adekoya, Yinka Omorogbe, Ronke Adeyemi and Funke Agbor. Adekoya argued that the NBA had historical…

…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…

…Portal. Identity verification has also remained a key component of ongoing electoral reforms aimed at strengthening public confidence in the electoral process. In his remarks, Amupitan reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with NIMC, describing it as a major step towards building a more…

…covered security cooperation, protection of Christian communities, justice sector reform, digital transformation, commercial diplomacy and regional stability. During meetings on defence and security, Garcia welcomed Nigeria’s increased efforts under the U.S.-Nigeria Joint Working Group to address the country’s designat…