…(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…
…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…
…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.
…has depreciated dramatically since the Tinubu administration’s ill-conceived currency reforms. External debt denominated in dollars will naturally balloon when converted to naira at a weaker exchange rate. The securitisation of ?33 trillion in Ways and Means advances from the Central Bank of Nigeria, inherited from the…
…avoided because they already know the answer. Who are the real beneficiaries of Tunubu’s reforms? Certainly, they are not the masses who voted him into office. Two frequent international reports published several times every year show the names of the world’s richest people and how their estimated wealth have increased…
…on Sunday, saying the expansion of nursing admissions formed part of broader education reforms aimed at producing the skilled workforce required to drive President Bola Tinubu’s vision of building a $1tn economy by 2030. The minister said the government was deliberately investing in human capital development by expandi…
NIGERIA’S ongoing fiscal reforms face mounting risks as persistent budget overlaps, chronic deficits, soaring public debt, weak revenue generation and heavy expenditure pressures threaten to undermine recent economic stabilisation gains The post Current fiscal status threat to reform gains — Experts appeared first on T…
…environment, do you foresee the 2027 elections being free, fair and credible? What reforms or safeguards are necessary to inspire public confidence? Credible elections will depend not only on reforms by INEC but also on the willingness of Nigerians to take ownership of the electoral process. This is no longer about tru…
…strategic and impactful communication to strengthen public trust, support ongoing reforms and enhance the institution’s credibility. This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday after the closing ceremony of the 2026 Nigeria Customs Service Public Relations Conference held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The four…
…as a global financial and technology hub through deliberate planning, institutional reforms and sustained investment in innovation. The governor urged young innovators to understand how government works, advising them to support their ideas with evidence, pilot projects and measurable results rather than mere proposals…
…with the International Monetary Fund as it pursues ongoing fiscal and macroeconomic reforms aimed at restoring economic stability, strengthening public finances and supporting long-term growth. The commitment was made at a farewell dinner in Abuja held in honour of the outgoing IMF Resident Representative in Nigeria, D…
…Tinubu’s ambitious plan to build a $1 trillion Nigerian economy, unveiling far-reaching reforms aimed at producing a globally competitive workforce, expanding admissions into health institutions, and sustaining industrial peace across the nation’s universities. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, who disclosed thi…
…argued that the timing could not be more consequential. “The government’s macroeconomic reforms have delivered stability — inflation roughly halved from its peak and reserves at $51bn, the highest since 2009 — giving factories, for the first time in years, the conditions to plan and invest. “Global supply chains are be…
…embarked on rebuilding confidence through reconciliation, consultation and institutional reforms. The statement partly read, “Within one year of Professor Nentawe Yilwatda’s leadership, the APC has witnessed remarkable progress in strengthening internal democracy, fostering reconciliation among members and repositionin…
…and strengthen public trust” as the Service continues to implement technology-driven reforms in migration management and border governance. Nwanneka also commended the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations for partnering with the Nigeria Immigration Service to deepen professionalism and strengthen the practice of Publ…
…5G coverage levels about 40 percentage points higher than countries without such reforms. Mbugua also referenced the World Bank’s Regional Digital Integration Programme in West Africa, where modernised licensing helped increase broadband penetration from 26 per cent to 36 per cent within three years while reducing the…