…He maintained that the previous subsidy arrangement had encouraged abuses and diverted public resources from productive economic activities. “We have created a subsidy scam, a subsidy industry that we are taking part in at the agony of our people,” he stated. According to him, Tinubu recognised the political risks asso…

…corruption as a major obstacle to human rights protection, arguing that diverting public resources undermined access to justice, education, healthcare and other essential services. “Corruption is the single greatest violator of human rights in Nigeria,” he claimed. He called for greater attention to economic, social an…

…accountability and improved service delivery were essential to ensuring that additional public resources benefited Nigerians. The bank acknowledged improvements in states’ fiscal reporting, transparency and internally generated revenue. It, however, stressed that stronger investment in human capital was necessary to tr…

…charging them to prioritise service delivery, accountability and responsible use of public resources. The governor urged the officials to take their oath of office seriously, review it regularly and consider displaying it in visible locations as a constant reminder of their responsibilities. “As you begin your journey,…

…its citizens, strengthens its institutions, develops its human capital and manages public resources transparently would have far greater bargaining power internationally. That is perhaps the most important lesson from Mahama’s intervention. Africa’s demand for equality will carry greater weight when African countries h…

…personal and institutional responsibility shared by every public officer entrusted with public resources, official responsibilities and the affairs of government. “Every decision we take, every public resource we handle and every official process we undertake must withstand the tests of legality, accountability, fairne…

…contracts must not become instruments for personal enrichment. He continued, ‎”Public resources must not be diverted for private gain. ‎Processes must not be manipulated to favour friends, associates or political allies and no person—however powerful, connected or influential—should consider himself above the l…

…economy.” He said the subsidy system “had become inefficient and consumed enormous public resources that could have been invested in education, security, agriculture, healthcare, infrastructure, and other productive sectors,” adding that its removal was “a difficult but necessary reform intended to redirect national re…

…to eliminate the huge fiscal burden associated with the subsidy regime and redirect public resources towards infrastructure, social investment and other development priorities. The ADC, however, argued that the burden of the reform had fallen disproportionately on ordinary Nigerians. It said petrol prices, which stood…

…criticism of the President, describing the case as political persecution and a waste of public resources. “For nearly a year, state resources have been deployed in a case arising essentially from Sowore’s description of Bola Tinubu as a ‘criminal.’ Rather than tolerate political criticism and allow Nigerians to freely…

…“to close systemic weaknesses that could allow irregular entities or persons to access public resources.” Tinubu directed that the exercise be conducted “with the highest standards of independence, professionalism and forensic integrity.” The statement added that the audit team would have access to relevant government…

…consolidate the gains of reform, protect vulnerable Nigerians and ensure that additional public resources translated into tangible improvements in citizens’ lives. He emphasised that development must ultimately be people-centred, creating opportunities for young people, expanding women’s economic participation, support…

…increasingly positioned accountability, cost-of-living pressures and the management of public resources at the centre of his campaign. His latest statement also comes against the backdrop of growing political activities ahead of the 2027 presidential election, with the ADC and other opposition forces mounting increasin…

…are timed for electoral advantage. Public office must never confer ownership of public resources. Political language requires similar discipline. Where ethnicity, religion, and region overlap with political identity, reckless rhetoric can turn ordinary competition into existential confrontation. Once voters believe an…

…defended by the Federal Government as necessary to reduce fiscal pressure and redirect public resources, opposition figures have continued to criticise its implementation and the use of the resulting savings. The post 2027: Obi disagrees with Atiku on subsidy, faults mismanagement of proceeds appeared first on Vanguard…

…argued that Nigerians must consider what the country would have to sacrifice if scarce public resources were redirected towards subsidising petrol. “Do we restore petrol subsidy, or sustain student loans and consumer credit for young Nigerians? Do we restore subsidy, or preserve higher allocations to states and local g…

…a critical foundation for targeting government interventions and ensuring that scarce public resources are directed to areas and populations where they can have the greatest impact.” The commissioner commended UNICEF and other development partners for their technical and financial support towards the development and di…

…This additional N115 million monthly intervention is a substantial commitment of public resources aimed at strengthening ESUT and ensuring that the institution can meet its obligations to its staff and students," Prof. Onyia said.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Governmen…

…drugs weaken the labour force, raise healthcare costs, discourage investment and drain public resources that should go into education, healthcare and infrastructure. He added that every consignment intercepted by the Agency saves the country billions of naira in potential losses linked to addiction, crime and social di…

…and wage shortfalls without sacrificing infrastructure development.The party said:"Public resources must be made to serve the public"It further called for a balance between capital spending and the welfare of civil servants and pensioners.The statement also urged greater transparency in the management of public funds,…

…of financial inducement, illegal election financing, voter intimidation, misuse of public resources and other violations recorded during the poll. The human rights organisation equally called for independent, regional, and international scrutiny of the election, just as it urged the agencies to invite the African Union…

…inducement, illegal election financing, voter intimidation, violence, misuse of public resources and other electoral offences in connection with the 2026 Osun State governorship election.” The organisation also urged the agencies “to invite and facilitate independent regional and international assessment through the Af…

…mandates could subsequently attempt to recover their investments through access to public resources. “When a mandate is purchased, governance becomes an investment recovery project. The politician who spends billions buying votes will naturally seek ways of recovering that money from the public treasury,” he said. HURI…

…Aliyu said the ICPC was increasingly focusing on preventing corruption and protecting public resources through interventions rather than relying solely on prosecution. “It is better for us to do that than to engage in filing criminal charges. How many charges can we file?” he asked. He said the commission had recovered…

…that PPPs could strengthen government finances rather than become a drain on public resources. “Every naira of private investment that goes into infrastructure like this is a naira the government does not have to borrow, while the returns, in revenue and efficiency, still accrue to the country,” he said. He added that…