…added that the country’s challenges had reinforced the need for good governance, urging public institutions to remain transparent, accountable and responsive to citizens’ needs. In her lecture, titled ‘Accounting for Economic Resilience: Addressing Inflation, Fiscal Sustainability, Insecurity and Governance Challenges…

…to 125,000 kilometres and connect more than 200,000 schools, health facilities and other public institutions. Yilwatda, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Information, Abimbola Tooki, on Thursday, described digital infrastructure as critical to Nigeria’s economic transformation, saying the country’s amb…

…to 125,000 kilometres and connect more than 200,000 schools, health facilities and other public institutions. Yilwatda, in a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media and Information, Abimbola Tooki, on Thursday, described digital infrastructure as critical to Nigeria’s economic transformation, saying the coun…

…as amended, the Public Accounts Committee is empowered to examine audited accounts of public institutions and investigate financial irregularities identified by the Auditor-General. The latest summons is the committee’s attempt to compel the relevant officials of the six FCT Area Councils to provide explanations and su…

…service delivery would strengthen public confidence in the pension system and other public institutions, urging workers to make exceptional service a daily practice rather than an activity limited to Customer Service Week. Also speaking, the National Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Contributory Pension Sch…

…is commonly used to describe wealthy, highly developed nations with strong economies and public institutions. However, it is not an official classification used by major international organisations. The World Bank, for example, classifies economies as low, lower-middle, upper-middle and high income, while the Internati…

…on changing the mindset of residents, diversifying the state’s economy and strengthening public institutions. On the economy, Iyovwaye said Delta should reduce its dependence on federal allocations and attract investment into its industrial and agricultural sectors. “Delta State should not be waiting for federal alloca…

…greater involvement in the appointment of communication personnel across the state’s public institutions. Kula endorsed the proposed training programme, saying stronger professional capacity among government communicators would help limit misunderstanding and inaccurate representation of government policies and activit…

…already controlled by African governments. It cannot demand cheaper finance while public institutions remain weak and public money is wasted. Mahama’s UN intervention therefore presented a two-sided compact: the international system must change, but Africa must also change. What Nigeria Can Take From Mahama’s Message F…

…wider national interest. Bagudu further urged journalists to remain rigorous in holding public institutions to account while ensuring that coverage of the national budget did not lose sight of Nigeria’s broader development challenges. “How careful are we to ensure that, while insisting on holding public officials to ac…

…against the backdrop of previous attacks and abductions targeting schools and other public institutions. In May 2026, dozens of students and teachers were abducted in separate school attacks. On May 15, armed men reportedly attacked three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, abducting 49 pupils, teache…

…The new institute will combine UNITAR’s work helping governments, diplomats and public institutions build skills and capacity with UNSSC’s expertise in training, leadership development and knowledge-sharing for UN personnel. “Member States and the United Nations system are facing increasingly complex and interconnected…

…went to MDAs, the Nigerian Revenue Service, state internal revenue services and other public institutions. The commission also recovered about N288.1 billion in federal and state taxes, comprising N173.2 billion for the Federal Government and N114.9 billion for state internal revenue services. Another N257.2 billion wa…

…under his administration. He added that the government would continue to strengthen public institutions, support businesses and create opportunities for young people to realise their potential. The governor also promised continued collaboration with traditional and religious leaders, political stakeholders, civil socie…

…for many reasons, in Nigeria, a government website is the first point of contact with public institutions. It is where citizens seek information, access services and engage with government,” he said. He said the 2026 exercise would build on previous editions while introducing measures to improve the credibility, releva…

…responsibilities for public revenue and national finances. “The leadership of critical public institutions demands neutrality, integrity and public confidence. It is therefore legitimate to ask whether the responsibilities of senior officials entrusted with managing public revenue and national finances can appropriatel…

…the election was over and political disagreements should not diminish respect for public institutions. “Governor Monday Okpebholo was in Osun State for the election and, in my view, conducted himself in a very uncharitable manner. But the election is now over,” he said. He advised the Edo governor to communicate more t…

…their benefits? How many businesses survived? How many lives became safer? How many public institutions became more competent? These are the questions that give governance meaning.” Ahead of the forthcoming general elections, Professor Yilwatda noted that security must be accorded its deserved priority, as a seamless p…

…rules on how citizens’ personal information is collected, stored and protected across public institutions. Perhaps, in strengthening confidence in government digital services, the president has just directed all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to fully comply with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDP Act) T…

…added that the state would continue to uphold the sanctity of human life and ensure that public institutions and officials were not placed above the law. The statement said, “The State Government remains committed to the maintenance of public safety in all circumstances which guarantees law and order and the sanctity o…

…centre of efforts to provide connectivity, cloud services and technology platforms for public institutions. The company operates government cloud infrastructure and provides digital services to ministries, departments and agencies as part of the Federal Government’s push to digitise public services. Adeyanju said Galax…

…increasingly alarmed by the direction of Nigeria’s democracy and the growing tendency of public institutions to subordinate the Constitution, due process and the welfare of citizens to political convenience,” the lawmakers stated. The Save Democracy Group warned that “Nigeria’s democracy is nosediving,” arguing that re…

…the increasing role of citizens and digital platforms in demanding accountability from public institutions. However, it equally reinforces the principle that allegations, no matter how serious, must ultimately be tested through lawful investigative procedures and judicial processes. While acknowledging Nigerians’ const…

…create a pipeline of ethical leaders capable of strengthening democratic governance and public institutions in Nigeria.

…countries, increase inequality within them, concentrate market power, weaken trust in public institutions, and create new risks for safety, rights and social cohesion.” And while risks to employment in developing countries are low at the moment, it warns that in the long run AI tools could cut off economic mobility by…