Nigeria must sustain its macroeconomic reforms and ensure they translate into jobs and improved living standards if it is to benefit from shifts in global trade, according to the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. Speaking at the opening of the 7th Africa Emerging Markets Forum in Ab…

…the NBA, through its President, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, while supporting the call for reforms, canvassed a reduction in the number of years required for the study of law. “The imperativeness of a system of legal education that can produce lawyers with the necessary skills and capacity to meet the evolving needs of socie…

…revenue generation and trade facilitation. “The deployment forms part of the ongoing reform and modernisation agenda of the NCS under the leadership of Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, aimed at building a technology-driven, transparent, efficient, and globally competitive 21st Century Customs Service,”…

…have missed a lot.” The WTO chief also commended the Central Bank of Nigeria’s recent reforms, urging the country to sustain macroeconomic stability while exercising caution in debt management. The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, said Africa must move beyond being a consumer of technology and…

…boss said the distribution of essential medicines formed part of a broader healthcare reform agenda designed to improve medical services and support inmate rehabilitation. “He noted that the quarterly distribution of essential medicines forms part of a broader healthcare reform agenda aimed at strengthening medical ser…

…the reports, insisting that the Ministry of Education remains focused on implementing reforms aimed at improving the quality, infrastructure and standards of education across the country. The post Onoh dismisses claims of Education Minister’s interference in University of Abuja affairs appeared first on Vanguard News.

…Earlier, Adetunmbi commended the Tinubu administration’s economic and structural reforms, including the creation of the regional development commissions. He also praised Shettima’s leadership of the National Economic Council for driving tangible governance improvements at the subnational level. Adetumnbi briefed the Vi…

…and recommendations would contribute meaningfully to the national conversation on police reform and strengthen the capacity of the Nigeria Police Force to address contemporary and emerging internal security challenges towards 2035. Discussions between the police chief and the visiting NDC delegation centred on police r…

…its position as Africa’s leading technology hub unless the government accelerates policy reforms, expands digital infrastructure and creates a more predictable regulatory environment to attract investment. Speaking at the opening of the 12th ICTEL Expo 2026 in Lagos, yesterday, LCCI President, Engr. Leye Kupoluyi, said…

…called for constitutional provisions to accommodate independent candidacy. On electoral reforms, the group urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to continue to discharge its constitutional responsibilities independently and called for measures that would strengthen public confidence in the electora…

…(IPMAN), and Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN), to deliberate on reforms aimed at ensuring stable fuel supply and attracting investment. Chairman of the committee, Rep. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, said the House was committed to promoting inclusive legislation through dialogue and consultation rather…

…conflict monitorsAtiku, speaking through his aide Phrank Shaibu, outlined a security reform agenda he said an ADC government under his leadership would implementFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused the Tinubu administration of fiscal mismanagement that h…

…Environmental Management and Protection Law, 2017, and the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law, 2018, where applicable. Speaking after the operation, the Chairman of the Lagos State Taskforce, CSP Adetayo Akerele, said the agency would not relent in its crackdown on criminal elements across the state. He warned tha…

…utilisation of the new instruments, UBEC Executive Secretary, Dr. Aisha Garba, said the reforms were aimed at reversing decades of exclusion that had left thousands of children with disabilities outside the classroom or unable to realise their full academic potential. Represented by the Deputy Executive Secretary (Tech…

…Igwe Ude-Umanta, said the decision represented one of the most far-reaching reforms of Nigeria’s security architecture in recent years. According to the group, the expansion went beyond a routine increase in troop strength and represented a strategic intervention capable of transforming the country’s security landscape…

ECOWAS Parliament has called for urgent policy reforms to unlock the growth potential of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), warning that millions of businesses across West Africa remain trapped in the informal sector with limited access to finance, markets and legal protection. The call was made on Monday at…

…system for civil servants’ postings and promotions as part of ongoing public service reforms. In other stories, Professor Wole Alamu, the husband of an Oyo school principal who was abducted by terrorists, recounted how he blocked the kidnappers in an attempt to stop them from escaping with his wife. Meanwhile, Sujimoto…

…Agency's representative, Kingsley Ukanwoke, described the initiative as a landmark reform that would provide Nigerians with legal identity while giving government more accurate population data for planning. He pledged the agency's support in raising public awareness and encouraging nationwide adoption of the electronic…

…last week in New Delhi and other cities, demanding Pradhan’s resignation and broader reforms of the examination system. – ‘One of the gravest assaults on democracy’ – Demonstrations in the Indian capital turned violent on July 20 when huge crowds attempted to march towards parliament from the Jantar Mantar protest site…

…must all respect those outcomes," Keyamo said. He added that President Tinubu's economic reforms were beginning to yield positive results through increased government revenue and investments in infrastructure, job creation and poverty reduction. Senator Dafinone thanked party leaders and stakeholders for their support…

…The UK has in recent years used its position as a World Bank shareholder to push for reforms aimed at making the institution faster and more responsive to countries in need. McNeill said she was looking forward to taking on the role at a crucial time. “I am proud to take on this role at such a crucial moment. From help…

…Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his criticism of the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The party insisted that Nigeria needs policy continuity rather than a fresh economic direction ahead of the 2027 general elections. The APC National Vice Chairman (South-East)…

…students to support the President’s re-election in 2027 to allow him to complete ongoing reforms. He also cautioned them against politicians who may exploit ethnic or religious sentiments. Responding, the leader of the delegation, Comrade Nelson Obi-Okafor, thanked Ngoforo for enlightening Nigerians on government polic…

…Irrespective of the funding gap, he explained to stakeholders that recent legislative reforms and state-level participation are already positioning the power sector for strong, decentralised growth. According to him, increased liberalization ushered in by the Electricity Act 2023 hasstrengthened state participation, se…

…She urged the state government to sustain its environmental and socio-economic reforms, saying its achievements had earned it international recognition and positioned it as a model for other states pursuing green development initiatives.