…in 2012 and set up the Ansaru group to propagate their ideology of establishing Islamic governance in the country and carrying out attacks on foreign nationals. The witness said the group’s members believed that foreign nationals were killing their Muslim brothers abroad, hence their decision to kidnap and kill foreign…

…has over nine years of experience covering politics, elections, public affairs, and governance in Nigeria and Africa.Ibadan, Oyo State - Segun Ogunwuyi has stepped down as Chief of Staff to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, making him one of several senior aides to leave the government within the past two months.As repo…

…value to the one being implemented at the time. To the governor, it depicted “failure in governance” or lack of progress. The governor ordered a review upward with substantial upward adjustments of the figures! That is the nature of incremental budgeting. The present Federal Government is in the mode of that governor w…

…has over nine years of experience covering politics, elections, public affairs, and governance in Nigeria and Africa.Abakaliki, Ebonyi State - President Bola Tinubu on Sunday, October 11, 2026, mourned the death of Eze Francis Eze Igwe, the Agom Ugabala II of Ndufu Alike Autonomous Community in Ikwo Local Government Ar…

…has over nine years of experience covering politics, elections, public affairs, and governance in Nigeria and Africa.Awka, Anambra state - David Chukwudifu, Anambra chairman of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has said his party cannot deliver a single ward for its 2027 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, if the c…

…young graduates and Nigerians in the diaspora to participate, supported by transparent governance and annual audited accounts. In his remarks, the Acting President of the association, Prof. Terrumun Gajir, said the theme was timely as the country grappled with how to mobilise capital for sustainable prosperity. Gajir s…

…improvements in macroeconomic stability while identifying persistent security, governance and regulatory challenges. The report noted that Nigeria’s investment framework generally permits 100 per cent foreign ownership in most sectors, although certain industries remain subject to regulatory restrictions. It also highl…

…industrial training and other academic engagements. NANS called for a transparent governance structure involving Dangote representatives, education stakeholders, student representatives and independent oversight professionals. It said periodic reports should disclose funds committed and disbursed, the number of student…

…to stay, return and grow,” he said. Cardoso said “credible monetary policy, stronger governance, improved market functioning and predictable rules” were critical for sustained investment. He noted that stabilisation “was not an end in itself, but a foundation for broader participation by long-term institutional capital…

…State can meet its quota again for this season.” The meeting also focused on security, governance and preparations for the forthcoming elections, with the SSG stressing the need for all stakeholders to work together to maintain peace across the state. According to her, the involvement of the local government secretarie…

…30 days? Will Nigerians return to buying petrol at over N1,400 per litre? “This is not governance; this is deceit. It is a negotiated bribe designed to be reviewed monthly to suit the government’s political calendar. “It is an insult to millions of Nigerian families who can no longer afford basic necessities, small bus…

…has over nine years of experience covering politics, elections, public affairs, and governance in Nigeria and Africa.FCT, Abuja - The Association of Senior Staff of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions (ASSBIFI) has declared that Nigeria's N70,000 national minimum wage falls far short of what workers need to liv…

…having sustained head and leg injuries in a hit-and-run. “Upholding the people-centric governance philosophy of the administration, the team provided immediate assistance and ensured the swift transportation of the victim to the Trauma Center for definitive medical care.” He urged motorists to avoid reckless driving an…

…associations, should be thoroughly reviewed and addressed through FIFA's appropriate governance and disciplinary bodies, in accordance with established regulations and due process." The NFF had raised concerns over DR Congo's player eligibility after the Leopards eliminated the Super Eagles from the African World Cup p…

…has over nine years of experience covering politics, elections, public affairs, and governance in Nigeria and Africa.FCT, Abuja - Omoyele Sowore, activist and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) for the 2027 elections, has urged the federal government to raise the minimum wage of Independent Nat…

…the Personal Pension Plan nationwide. The commission has also issued revised corporate governance guidelines for Licensed Pension Fund Operators and introduced recapitalisation requirements aimed at strengthening their financial resilience and safeguarding pension assets. Oloworaran said the reforms were expected to pr…

…financing to productive sectors, while businesses should embrace innovation, strengthen governance and seek new markets. “Financial institutions must continue to support productive sectors of the economy. Businesses must embrace innovation, improve governance, and explore new markets,” she added. The CBN also disclosed…

…the political sphere, calling on citizens to take a more active role in demanding good governance. "Everybody come out, let us fill the street and take back our government," he urged.Odumeje speaks on Nigeria’s calling after Apostle Arome’s controversial preaching. >He was, however, careful to clarify that his critique…

…depending on a company’s revenue and the applicable breach.Draft adds to Nigeria’s AI governance debateThe proposal comes amid wider discussions about overlapping responsibilities for consumer protection, competition, data governance and AI regulation.In July, the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digi…

…the country's hardships represent divine preparation rather than the fallout of weak governance. He urged ministers not to interpret Nigeria's economic difficulties as a sign of a troubled destiny."Our calling as a nation is revival. God wants to generate something from here that He will export to the nations of the wo…

…groups, the Centre Against Injustice and Domestic Violence and Media for Equity and Good Governance, made the call at a joint press briefing in Lagos on Friday. The Executive Director of CAIDOV, Gbenga Soloki, and the President of Media for Equity and Good Governance, Rev. Femi Adepoju, stated that while no public offi…

…elections looming, Shettima acknowledged the political temperature but insisted that governance would not be sacrificed on the altar of campaigning. “Politics is in the air, but we will combine politics and governance,” he said. The post Tinubu saved Nigeria from collapse – Shettima appeared first on Vanguard News.

…FCT, Nyesom Wike, has declared that his stomach is part of what determines good governance in Rivers State. Wike made the remark on Friday during a meeting with leaders and stakeholders of the Evo Kingdom in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of the state. The Minister said good governance should not be limited to infras…

…that language serves as a crucial carrier of culture and heritage. Shifting his focus to governance, Rhodes-Vivour criticized the current administration's educational policies, alleging that pupils in Lagos schools continue to face corporal punishment and penalties for speaking Yoruba under the label of "vernacular," d…

…blocks and no school furniture. Then there is Ojeta Secondary School, Abraka. Good governance advocate, Kelvin Williams, asked a question that hangs over the entire situation: “Ojeta Secondary School, Abraka — Where Is The Dividend Of Democracy?” Williams said: “There are teachers here. There are students here. There a…