…from the practice.” Ahmad said stakeholders must understand the reasons behind the reform to ensure effective implementation. “It is important for the public to understand why the reform, why the initiative. If they don’t understand, then the implementation will be faulty right from the onset. People will not understan…

…Service. The decision also comes as the Federal Government continues its public service reform programme, with emphasis on professionalism, competency development, skills utilisation and improved service delivery. Under the Public Service Rules, promotion is tied to factors including qualifications, experience, trainin…

…of Eastern Europe’s stronger labour markets, with manufacturing, services and economic reforms contributing to job creation. Slovakia’s automotive industry and foreign investment have been major sources of employment, although many opportunities are concentrated around major urban and industrial centres. Slovenia’s div…

…as well,” he said. The LAWMA boss also disclosed that the state had begun the process of reforming the PSP sector, involving 438 operators covering 377 wards across Lagos. He said six working groups had been established to review the sector and submit their reports within one month, after which the recommendations woul…

…the statement said. The UK encouraged the Palestinian Authority to continue implementing reforms needed to fulfil that role and thanked the US, Qatar, Türkiye and Egypt for their efforts to progress negotiations. “The United Kingdom will continue to work with all our partners to end the conflict in Gaza, and the terror…

…the 2027 general elections. Reaffirming the leadership’s dedication to institutional reform and operational readiness, Iniedu noted that the police force remains committed to professionalising its personnel to guarantee a peaceful, safe, and secure atmosphere for the country’s next major election. PUNCH reports that be…

…he said. Ewalefoh said the experience had demonstrated that the success of major reforms depended not only on the availability of capital or technology but also on the willingness of institutions to embrace new ways of working. He described the relationship between the Nigeria Customs Service and Trade Modernisation Pr…

…recent setbacks in continental football as evidence of a system in need of urgent reform, The PUNCH reports. Former Dream Team star Abiodun Obafemi, a member of Nigeria’s gold medal-winning squad at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, lamented the contrast between the spirit that drove that triumph and the current state of the…

…allocation was driven significantly by VAT and other improved revenue inflows following reforms to the country’s tax and revenue-sharing system. FAAC data showed that states received N651.53bn from January revenue but shared in February 2026 allocation and N657.60bn from the March allocation. The March distribution alo…

…Mustapha Salihu, has commended President Bola Tinubu for what he described as the best reforms in Nigeria’s health sector since the return to democratic rule in 1999. Salihu spoke on Monday at the Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital, Yola, while handing over dialysis consumables worth more than N100m to the hosp…

…group called on African governments to review their ICC membership and push for reforms at the Pan-African ParliamentPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! A Pan-African youth group has publicly backed a Nigerian lawmaker's push for Nigeria to withdraw from the International Criminal Court…

…the 2024 measure was presented as a temporary intervention, subsequent fiscal and tariff reforms have altered the import regime.In 2026, the government introduced broader tariff changes that reduced duties on several agricultural products, including rice, rather than maintaining the earlier blanket zero-duty arrangemen…

…the sharp increase to the digitisation of the tax system, the enactment of four new tax reform laws, the transformation of the revenue service and an executive order aimed at closing loopholes in the tax system. The NRS, in an internal report on the state of the Nigerian economy obtained by The PUNCH on Sunday, insiste…

…national development.Tegbe said the implementation of the Electricity Act and ongoing reforms in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry had further increased the importance of the REA. According to him, the agency serves as a link between government policy and grassroots development by extending electricity access be…

…be altered through WhatsApp messages. State Police may be desirable, but a desirable reform must still be established through a lawful process,” the lawmakers declared. The group also condemned what it described as the recurring failure to fully implement Appropriation Acts, insisting that budgets passed by the Nationa…

…commitment to building institutions rather than projects, insisting that reforms such as Ilera Eko, the health districts and the digital health platform must endure beyond his tenure. “We have kept our promises. Now we are building the systems that will keep them long after us,” he said.

…compete more effectively in export markets. While commending the Federal Government’s reforms in the power sector, particularly the decentralisation of electricity generation and incentives for gas-powered equipment, he maintained that gas pricing remained a major policy gap requiring urgent attention. Onafowokan calle…

…and create opportunities for Nigerian carriers under the Federal Government’s aviation reform agenda. Direct flights between Nigeria and Canada have long been sought by travellers and businesses due to the large Nigerian community in Canada and the growing volume of trade, education and tourism between both countries.…

…the need for police personnel to be well-informed as discussions on the proposed reform continue across the country.He said, "As discussions on the creation of State Police continue to gain momentum across the country, members of the Nigeria Police Force must remain well-informed and contribute constructively to the on…

…whose acts of omission facilitated the operation of the fake agency, and institutional reforms to strengthen internal controls across the affected MDAs. He noted that the report submitted to the President was an interim one, with criminal investigations continuing to uncover further evidence and identify any collaborat…

…and an unwavering commitment to the security and stability of our nation. These bold reforms represent strategic investments in the men and women who daily make enormous sacrifices to safeguard our country’s peace, unity and democratic values. “A well-motivated and properly equipped military remains indispensable to ac…

…has dismissed claims that the Federal Government’s ongoing passport centralisation reform is designed to sideline or disenfranchise Northern Nigeria, describing such allegations as false, misleading and politically motivated. The students’ body said the passport centralisation programme being implemented by the Nigeria…

…that President Tinubu has demonstrated the political courage required to undertake reforms that previous administrations were unwilling to implement. He highlighted the removal of fuel subsidy, the unification of the foreign exchange market, efforts to improve government revenue, increased infrastructure investment, po…

…said. He noted that the initiative was inspired by the success of customs modernisation reforms implemented by the Nigeria Customs Service through Bergmans’ digital solutions, which he said improved cargo clearance, enhanced transparency and boosted government revenue. “The achievements recorded in Nigeria convinced us…

…Technical Education after more than five years without one. It also rolled out a fresh reform agenda aimed at repositioning Technical and Vocational Education and Training as a key driver of industrialisation, job creation and economic growth. At the inauguration ceremony in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji…