Tag: #Governance
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PUT NIGERIANS FIRST, KAIGAMA TELLS LEADERS, WARNS OVER RISING YOUTH DESPERATION
The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Ignatius Kaigama, has challenged Nigerian leaders to embrace accountability and urgently address youth unemployment, warning that many young graduates are growing increasingly frustrated. Speaking during the opening Mass of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) plenary in Abuja, Kaigama criticised what he described as a pattern of leaders seeking…
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NIGERIA DEFEATS EUROPEAN TECH FIRM, SAVES $6.2M IN LANDMARK ARBITRATION WIN
In a major legal victory, Nigeria has successfully defended itself against a $6.2 million claim by a European technology contractor, avoiding billions in potential payouts. Nigeria secured the decisive win after an arbitration tribunal in Abuja dismissed all claims filed by European Dynamics UK Ltd over a disputed national e-Procurement project handled by the Bureau…
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MALAWI CRACKS DOWN: PUBLIC HEALTH WORKERS BANNED FROM OWNING PRIVATE CLINICS
Malawi’s president has issued a tough new order forcing government health workers to give up private clinic ownership or face dismissal. President Peter Mutharika has banned public health workers from owning, operating, or holding shares in private clinics and pharmacies, in a major move to tackle corruption and conflicts of interest in the healthcare sector.…
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OTTI TO CLEAR 23-YEAR SALARY DEBT OWED EX-COUNCILLORS IN ABIA
Relief is coming for hundreds of former Abia councillors as the state government moves to finally settle long-standing salary arrears dating back over two decades. Gov. Alex Otti has announced that Abia will begin paying outstanding salary arrears owed to former Local Government councillors who served between 1999 and 2022, with disbursements set to start…
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HAJJ STAKEHOLDERS DECRY NAHCON TURMOIL, DEMAND MAJOR OVERHAUL
With three leadership changes in two years, stakeholders say Nigeria’s Hajj commission is in urgent need of stability and reform. Stakeholders in the Hajj industry have raised alarm over persistent leadership crises at the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), following the resignation of its Chairman and CEO, Prof. Abdullahi Usman. Usman, who served from…
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APC CONVENTION: YILWATDA PROMISES INCLUSIVE, WELL-ALIGNED PARTY
With the March convention approaching, APC says it’s tightening plans, growing fast—and making sure no one is left behind. APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, says the ruling party is fine-tuning preparations for its national convention and congresses with a strong focus on inclusivity. He spoke after meeting President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa…
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KWARA LAWMAKERS OK N656.5BN BUDGET, BOOST GOV ABDULRAZAQ’S 2026 PLAN
Assembly adds N10.5bn after review, says spending aligns with state priorities Kwara State lawmakers have raised the 2026 budget to N656.5 billion, approving an additional N10.5bn on top of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s original proposal. The revised budget got the green light on Friday after the House adopted the report of its Finance and Appropriation Committee…
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YUSUF TO TINUBU: KANO NEEDS BACKUP ON SECURITY, MEGA PROJECTS
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has met President Bola Tinubu in Abuja, seeking stronger federal support to tackle rising insecurity in parts of the state and push key infrastructure projects. At the closed-door meeting, Yusuf briefed the President on security concerns, including the recent killing of a housewife and her children, and called for closer…
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ANAMBRA SPEAKER UDEZE HAILS SOLUDO RE-ELECTION AS A COLLECTIVE VICTORY
Somtochukwu Udeze, Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly, congratulated Governor Charles Soludo on his re-election victory, calling it a testament to Soludo’s good governance and the people’s unwavering support. Udeze praised his Ogbaru constituency for backing the governor and pledged continued support to help realize Soludo’s vision for the state. He emphasized that…
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KOGI GOVERNOR UNVEILS ₦820.49 BILLION 2026 BUDGET TO BOOST SUSTAINABLE GROWTH
Governor Ahmed Ododo of Kogi State has presented an ambitious draft budget of ₦820.49 billion for the 2026 fiscal year, marking a 35.7% increase over the revised 2025 budget. The budget, dubbed “Shared Prosperity,” focuses on boosting internal revenue, enhancing debt recovery, fostering a business-friendly environment, deepening public-private partnerships, and ensuring the completion of key…
