…states, as Jimoh Ibrahim is arguing, the UN found that country’s internal apartheid policy unacceptable. So, on November 12, 1974, its General Assembly, by a 91–22 vote margin, not only suspended South Africa, but also called on all member states to end military and economic relations with the country. What Jimoh may a…

…Frank Aigbogun, described the annual forum as “one of Nigeria’s leading platforms for policy dialogue over the past 14 years, bringing together government and the private sector to examine practical solutions to the country’s economic challenges.” He congratulated BusinessDay on its 25th anniversary and also commended…

…of preeclampsia, strengthen collaboration among healthcare stakeholders and promote policy actions aimed at improving maternal and newborn health outcomes across Cross River State. “This week-long programme is expected to deepen public awareness of the dangers of preeclampsia, strengthen collaboration among healthcare…

…of the union and strengthen Africa’s common position on telecommunications and digital policy issues. “The decisions and the discussions over the next two days will inform the future of our union and strengthen Africa’s common position on key telecommunication and digital policy issues,” he said. According to him, the…

…permanent platform for young Nigerians to contribute directly to legislation and public policy. “Many of the ideas now reflected in the ongoing constitutional amendment proposals and other national policies were shaped by contributions made during previous editions of this Town Hall. Your voices have influenced outcome…

…only citizens of Mauritius and Seychelles are eligible for Belgium's visa-free entry policy, while nationals of other African countries are required to obtain a visa before travelling to Belgium.

…Adebayo Olukoshi; lawyer and pro-democracy activist, Ayo Obe; Head of Programmes and Policy, ActionAid Nigeria, Celestine Okwudili Odo, who represented the Country Director, Andrew Mamedu; International development expert, Dr Hussaini Abdu; and Director, Centre for Development, CITAD, Dauda Garuba. In his welcome addre…

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…within the Israeli government who are trying to, like, actually shift us away from that policy because they want to continue the military campaign. And by the way, like there are people within their government that I love, I have good relationships with. I hope, and I don't think that they're part of this. I mean, you…

…on the back of higher oil receipts and stronger non-oil tax collections, while greater policy credibility helped sustain confidence in the financial markets. However, he stressed that the benefits of macroeconomic stability have yet to filter through to businesses and households. “The real economy remains under conside…

…on June 22 after losing the confidence of Labour lawmakers following several domestic policy U-turns that impacted his popularity. He is held in high regard by many foreign leaders though, including for his work on Ukraine and commitment to NATO. Starmer, along with French President Emmanuel Macron, has helped lead eff…

…economic performance over the past decade had been constrained by structural rigidities, policy missteps, dependence on crude oil, and repeated external shocks, leaving millions trapped in poverty. It stated that about 139 million Nigerians currently live below the national poverty line, with poverty concentrated large…

…in July last year, “You cannot vilify a prominent citizen for expressing a conditional policy opinion, only to turn around and implement that very option in practice.” That is classical hypocrisy, and for Tinubu, duplicity is a way of life. It is the oxygen that energises his politics. It is at the heart of the incoher…

The Bishop of Anglican Diocese of Calabar; His Lordship, Prof. Nneoyi Egbe, has rejected alleged attempt to Islamise Nigeria and integrate sharia laws and financial systems into the country’s economy. He stated this at the end of the three-day third session of the 12th Synod of the diocese at the Holy Trinity Anglican …

…with the National Bureau of Statistics to generate reliable data that would guide policy decisions and interventions in the sector. The minister admitted that the widely cited estimates of out-of-school children required updating, stressing that the government was committed to replacing assumptions with credible, evide…

…bowing to months of pressure to step down after a series of scandals, missteps and policy U-turns. They blighted his two-year tenure, after he led his party to victory in 2024 elections following 14 years in opposition.Burnham is expected to be crowned Labour's leader on Friday after securing overwhelming support from…

…our AML-17 advocacy journey in Nigeria. Looking back over these 10 years, we have seen policy shifts, legislative reforms and improvements in the way non-profit organisations are governed,” she said. “Ten years ago, discussions between government and civil society were often defensive. There was no meeting point. Today…

…professor clarified he was not calling for a return to pre-colonial rule but urging policymakers to draw from indigenous African political philosophyFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international…

…evidence-based reviews of its economic reforms, as it seeks to convert recent policy changes into tangible benefits for Nigerians. Speaking at the inauguration of the committee at the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, said the commi…

…Alex Otti. Kanu said the convictions underscored the administration's zero-tolerance policy towards sexual offences and served as a warning to perpetrators. He noted that the convictions were among the landmark achievements of the state's Nchedo S3xual Assault Referral Centre at the General Hospital, Aba. "The centre h…

…transitioned to a dollar-denominated pricing framework for all refined products.The new policy effectively ends the naira payments initially established under the Federal Government's naira-for-crude agreement. Under the new structure, all previously issued naira-denominated Proforma Invoices and Deal Recaps for gantry…

The National Industrial Court of Nigeria has voided the Federal Government’s policy requiring education directors to retire after spending eight years in office, ruling that teachers and education officers who become directors are entitled to remain in service until they attain 65 years of age or complete 40 years of p…

…this week, then the (rate-setting committee) will need to consider tightening monetary policy in the near term,” he said on Monday. West Texas Intermediate: UP 2.6 per cent at $80.15 a barrel, Brent North Sea Crude: UP 2.4 per cent at $85.37 a barrel, Tokyo – Nikkei 225: UP 0.7 per cent at 67,743.50 (close), Seoul – Ko…

…cross its borders using passports that are no longer within their validity date.The policy applies under specific conditions that vary by country, according to information published by the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.Turkey names 8 countries whose citizens can enter with expired passports. Photo: GettyImagesCou…

…volatile section of the World,” he said. The US president said implementation of the policy would begin immediately but did not explain how the proposed levy would be collected or enforced. Earlier, during an interview on Fox News’ Fox & Friends, Trump said Washington could assume responsibility for safeguarding the vi…