…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…

…the projects demonstrated his administration’s commitment to the prudent management of public resources and the provision of infrastructure that drives economic growth and improves the quality of life of residents.The Governor also said his administration had set a target of constructing not fewer than 5,000 kilometres…

…board to provide strategic leadership, strengthen institutional governance, safeguard public resources and expand partnerships with development institutions and private-sector organisations. He also encouraged the board to ensure that its decisions remain focused on improving the lives and livelihoods of ordinary Niger…

…said Makarfi demonstrated commitment to democratic ideals, prudent management of public resources and policies aimed at improving the lives of Nigerians throughout his public service career. Tinubu also commended the former governor for his civility in politics, calm disposition and commitment to dialogue and national…

…attributing many of Nigeria's challenges to poor governance and the mismanagement of public resources. Reaffirming his vision for Nigeria, Obi promised that with competent and accountable leadership, the country could overcome hunger, insecurity, unemployment and economic hardship. He also called for credible elections…

…them of putting personal interests above the future of Nigerians. He argued that public resources belong to every citizen and demanded accountability for borrowed funds, saying future generations would bear the burden of the nation’s debts. “Those supporting President Tinubu are busy selling the future of our children…

…technical education curricula to reflect Industry 4.0 and ensuring prudent management of public resources. He directed the board to work with the Industrial Training Fund and other stakeholders to accelerate the Recognition of Prior Learning initiative, which seeks to formally recognise and certify the competencies of…

…that the Federal Government remained committed to accountability in the management of public resources. “Government is a continuum. We have a responsibility to account to Nigerians for how public resources have been managed, and we will continue to cooperate fully with the distinguished Senate in the discharge of its c…