…has over nine years of experience covering politics, elections, public affairs, and governance in Nigeria and Africa.FCT, Abuja - Rotimi Amaechi, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice presidential candidate for the 2027 elections, joked that President Bola Tinubu's economic policies were directly responsible for t…

…Ikpeazu said the government was committed to economic diversification, improved governance and inclusive growth as part of efforts to build a more prosperous and secure future for the country. The ambassador stated this in Madrid, Spain, during an event marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary, where he called f…

…SOP for Operation Rainbow is both timely and strategic, noting that effective security governance goes beyond mandate. “The development and presentation of Standard Operating Procedures for Operation Rainbow is both timely and strategic. In an era where security challenges are becoming increasingly complex, the effecti…

…has inaugurated four Inter-Ministerial Task Teams to strengthen institutional reforms, governance and service delivery across Nigeria’s Federal Public Service. The Director-General of the Bureau, Dr Dasuki I. Arabi, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja at the inauguration of the task teams established to undertake the str…

The Coalition for Good Governance in Nigeria withdrew its earlier demand for NAICOM Commissioner Olusegun Ayo Omosehin's resignation or suspensionThe group admitted its earlier allegations against NAICOM were inaccurate and unsupported by verifiable evidence after an internal reviewCGGN also retracted claims that NAICO…

…improve the education system. “Have we done everything? Absolutely not. But that’s why governance is always continuous,” the APC candidate said. He said the government needed to identify existing gaps, preserve progress already made and continue improving the education system. The post Lagos public schools: Hamzat, Rho…

…and introduced provisions covering capital adequacy, risk-based supervision, corporate governance, consumer protection and regulatory enforcement."NIIRA provides a unified legal framework while giving the regulator greater capacity to respond to emerging risks," the network said.Among the early gains it cited was NAICO…

…agency emphasized that sound fiscal policies, debt sustainability, and predictable governance remain vital for channeling international capital into infrastructure, productive capacity, and private-sector development. “The journey toward full investment-grade status requires deliberate adherence to qualitative and quan…

…in 2027, was adopted as the Lagos APC’s consensus governorship candidate by the party’s Governance Advisory Council in April. The meeting comes amid increased political activities by Hamzat and the Lagos APC ahead of the 2027 governorship election.

…and crime must not be tolerated. The lawyer, however, decried the governor’s failure in governance, saying, “While I have consistently criticised the Edo State Governor and remain opposed to his failed governance style, I must commend his firm stance and the steps his administration has taken in the fight against kidna…

…which it attributed to years of what it described as ineffective leadership and governance. “Granted, Nigerians are today burdened by myriad economic and security challenges, some of which are the consequences of successive years of ineffective leadership and governance. “Yet, as we continue to strive and hope for a be…

…but also what he described as Delta’s need to break away from poverty and poor governance. “On this Independence Day, I have chosen to speak to you about something deeper. Not just Nigeria’s independence, but Delta’s independence. “It is time to RESET Delta State,” he said.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on…

…and is mandated to engage stakeholders, promote national unity and strengthen democratic governance.

…is unacceptable in the 21st century. The demand reflects a basic contradiction in global governance: Africa has 54 UN member states and represents more than a quarter of the organisation’s membership, yet it has no permanent seat with veto power on the Security Council. But perhaps the most important sentence in Mahama…

…The call for diplomacy abroad should be matched by political settlement and fair governance at home. Global disorder also arrives through prices. War can disrupt shipping and raise the cost of wheat, fertiliser, and fuel inputs. Higher crude prices may improve export receipts even as households face dearer food and tra…

…the state and government to faithfully implement it? What is the state of our corporate governance, labour and inheritance laws? The list is not exhaustive, off course. But these are the institutions and institutional mechanisms that generate wealth on a large scale and preserve it for the long term. Unfortunately, lac…

…Nations (UN) Security Council undermines the fairness and legitimacy of the global governance system. He reaffirmed Nigeria’s support for urgent reform of the United Nations, noting that the nation would remain a dependable partner in efforts to rebuild trust among nations, defend international law and address hunger,…

…go, the nation endures, stressing that individuals in leadership must be accountable for governance and strive to do their absolute best during their time in office. Addressing the nation’s trajectory, the cleric lamented that the robust agricultural boom enjoyed before independence has significantly waned. However, he…

…has over nine years of experience covering politics, elections, public affairs, and governance in Nigeria and Africa.FCT, Abuja - Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described Nigeria's N70,000 monthly minimum wage as grossly insufficient, arguing that workers can no longer sustain their households on that figure…

…Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun called for international cooperation on AI governance."Fearmongering, confrontation and vicious competition will only disrupt the process of global AI governance which serves no one's interest," Guo said. The exchange comes ahead of a planned September 24 meeting between US Pres…

…entrusted to RMAFC placed the Commission at the centre of Nigeria’s fiscal governance and required not only competence and diligence but also an uncompromising commitment to integrity. He said public trust was earned when public officers discharged their duties honestly, transparently and responsibly in the overall int…

…the International Olympic Committee severed links after repeated warnings over financial governance and ethical concerns. – Putin ties – Russian President Vladimir Putin presented Kremlev with the “Order of Friendship” award in April 2026, according to an IBA press release, which featured a photo of Putin and Kremlev s…

…becomes increasingly embedded in our economy and society, questions around privacy, data governance, trust, and the responsible use of technology will continue to become more important,” he said. Speaking earlier, the National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the NDPC, Vincent Olatunji, said the commission r…

…Account Allocation Committee inflows without examining the corresponding cost of governance and development is a deliberately incomplete way to assess any government’s performance. More importantly, the former CPS, now a consultant, conveniently overlooks the Alia administration’s interventions in infrastructure, agric…

…demonstrated fiscal discipline. As a public servant, one of the strongest claims in his governance record is that Anambra became one of the least-indebted states while he was governor, and his administration accumulated substantial savings and investments. His 2023 manifesto records approximately $500 million in invest…