…particularly in climate-smart infrastructure, green finance, and environmental governance. The Minister of Environment, Mallam Balarabe Abbas Lawal, also called for accelerated investment in green finance mechanisms, including carbon markets, blended finance, and public-private partnerships, to support Nigeria's climat…

…on the strategic importance of professional leadership, ethics, accountability and good governance, preparation of youth for global competitiveness, mentorship, and continuous professional development. Through continuous professional development, disciplinary mechanisms and mentorship, he said that APBN and its member…

…where he is expected to deliver the chairman's address on the future of housing, governance and sustainable development in Africa. The participation of the finance minister underscores the strategic importance the Federal Government attaches to housing as a catalyst for economic growth, job creation, industrial develop…

…battling to free itself from the web of another phase of its never-ending corporate governance failure. Is Nigeria not an entity where a corporate undertaker, with a litany of the death of better-forgotten firms under his belt, and a serial debtor, can represent the nation at the UN? Imagine the list of VIPs, some of w…

…her visit. Alia said the meeting gave him the opportunity to update the President on governance, development projects and the overall situation in Benue, and he expressed confidence that the state was on a path of greater stability and economic growth.

…must combine technical expertise with active policy engagement to shape healthcare governance and contribute meaningfully to national and global health goals. Organisers said the conference will feature high-level policy dialogues, technical sessions, professional development programmes and strategic networking opportu…

…media leaders, public officials, and civil society to reflect on nation-building, governance, and the role of the press, describing it as "a fitting tribute to Alhaji Jakande's legacy, which embodies dedication to journalism, governance, and service to Nigeria." It added: “The Lateef Jakande Memorial Lecture continues…

…will come and go, but the APC must remain strong, united, and focused on delivering good governance to Nigerians. We are confident that, through dialogue, mutual respect, and party discipline, we will emerge stronger and more united as we prepare for future electoral contests,” he said. The APC National Publicity Secre…

…institutions is weakened, with far-reaching consequences for national development and governance. Agbamuche-Mbu commended ICPC for facilitating the workshop, describing it as "an initiative aimed at strengthening the capacity of electoral personnel, sharing best practices and developing practical recommendations to gui…

…retirement comes in line with the Central Bank of Nigeria’s revised Code of Corporate Governance for banks and financial holding companies, introduced in July 2023, which prescribes a maximum tenure of 12 years for non-executive directors and chief executive officers in the banking industry.

…His retirement comes as Nigerian banks continue to align with the CBN's corporate governance guidelines, which impose a maximum tenure of 12 years for non-executive directors to strengthen board independence and governance standards." Reacting, Elumelu on his Facebook acknowledged his years of service as the chairman o…

…kidnapping and other security challenges reflected what he described as a collapse of governance, arguing that Nigerians were increasingly feeling abandoned. According to him, the consequences of poor leadership were becoming more evident across the country. He expressed sympathy with the government and people of Oyo S…

…Nigerians being held captive across the country. It is now an indisputable fact that governance has completely collapsed under this administration.” He concluded by calling on the president to either resign or decline to seek a second term in office. Amid such an apparent display of incompetence, the president should e…

…comprised the $500m Nigeria Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity Governance programme, the $500m Primary Healthcare Provision Strengthening Programme and the $500m Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria Project. According to the World Bank, the HOPE programmes are expected to improve access to qu…

…the National Assembly. First, the process of accommodating state police in the country's governance structure did not start recently. It was part of memoranda submitted to the Senate Ad-hoc Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution. These memoranda have been subjected to rigorous process and multi-tiered consult…

…disciplined, and often unseen work that secures the nation, strengthens democratic governance, protects public confidence, and preserves hope for future generations. Beyond the headlines lies the enduring story of institutions working together, citizens playing their part, and a nation steadily building a safer and mor…

…the creation of a state police enhances national security without undermining democratic governance or citizens' fundamental rights.

…added. The PDP said the controversy is the latest in what it described as a pattern of governance failures, citing reports of deceased persons being appointed into public offices, controversies surrounding the presidential pardon process, the alleged N800 billion Progressive Governors Forum scandal and other administra…

…the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) as a significant governance issue, calling for an independent investigation into allegations linked to the body. In a statement issued on Sunday, CHRICED Executive Director, Comrade Ibrahim Zikirullahi, said the allegations surrounding the PFIPC have raise…

…National Assembly was marked by legislative reforms and initiatives aimed at improving governance and national development. He said, "Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila's record of service speaks for itself. He championed landmark legislative reforms, strengthened parliamentary oversight, encouraged bipartisan collaboration, a…

…governors and other elected officials to offer constructive advice that could improve governance. He also urged the forum to exchange ideas and learn from governance models in other states and African countries. Reflecting on Tinubu’s tenure as Lagos governor, Hamzat highlighted projects such as the Lagos Metropolitan…

…with FactCheckAfrica under the European Union Support to ECOWAS in Peace, Security and Governance Project. Participants included journalists, editors, media practitioners, fact-checkers, civil society representatives, digital rights advocates, researchers and democracy actors from the South-West and South-East geopolit…

…that the matter extends beyond politics, describing it as an issue of constitutional governance, fiscal discipline and public confidence in the management of public resources. The group also appealed to the media, civil society organisations, professional bodies and development partners to support efforts aimed at ensu…

…should be held accountable through due process. He said Nigerians deserve transparent governance anchored on integrity, accountability and the rule of law.

…Directors as part of efforts to strengthen its board with expertise in finance, governance, infrastructure and corporate law. The appointments were disclosed in a statement issued by the company on Sunday and signed by the Company Secretary, Bello Abdullahi. According to the statement, both appointments took effect on…