Stakeholders Seek Bold Reforms to Strengthen Nigeria’s Democracy

Nigeria Shifts Focus from Economic Reforms to Inclusive Growth

The Nigerian government says the country has successfully navigated the most difficult phase of its economic reforms and is now focused on accelerating broad-based and inclusive growth that delivers tangible benefits to citizens and businesses. At the Nigeria Employers’ Summit 2026 in Abuja, the Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, Taiwo Oyedele, [] The post Nigeria Shifts Focus from Economic Reforms to Inclusive Growth appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

States must unlock economic potential to drive Nigeria’s growth – Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on state governments across Nigeria to harness their unique resources and comparative advantages to accelerate economic growth and national development. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Jigawa State Economic and Investment Summit (J-INVEST 2026) in Dutse, the Vice President emphasised that the strength of Nigeria’s federation depends largely [] States must unlock economic potential to drive Nigeria’s growth – Shettima

Why the centre and states’ partnership and alignment matter

By Tunde Rahman Twenty-seven years into unbroken democracy, Nigeria’s federal structure remains our best tool for managing diversity and delivering development. But federalism is neither a contest between Abuja and the sub-nationals, nor is it a zero-sum competition for relevance. It is a covenant, an agreement to work together – keep some powers and grant some [] The post Why the centre and states’ partnership and alignment matter appeared first on Vanguard News.

From the Grassroots Up: Why Bottom-Up Policy Formulation Is Delivering Better Results in FCT

One of the greatest challenges of public policy in developing countries is not necessarily the shortage of resources but the disconnect between government decisions and the actual needs of the people. For many years, development planning in Nigeria largely followed a top-down approach in which government officials designed projects from their offices and expected communities The post From the Grassroots Up: Why Bottom-Up Policy Formulation Is Delivering Better Results in FCT appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.

Judicialization of politics and the politicization of Judiciary: Implications for Nigeria’s democratic future 

Democracy rests on a delicate constitutional balance between the executive, legislature, judiciary and the people. Each institution has a distinct mandate, and the legitimacy of democratic governance depends on each respecting the constitutional limits of its authority. When these boundaries become blurred, democratic institutions gradually weaken. Nigeria is increasingly witnessing a troubling phenomenon in which political disputes are routinely transferred from the political arena to the courtroom, while the judiciary itself is increasingly drawn into highly contested political questions.

African leaders urged to strengthen governance systems

African leaders have been urged to build strong governance ecosystems capable of driving sustainable development across the continent. Professor Thomas Kwasi Teiku of the Department of Politics and International Relations at King’s Western University, Canada, made the call, stressing that such systems should promote institutional interdependence and reorient governance structures to prioritise equity, inclusion and The post African leaders urged to strengthen governance systems appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

John Enoh: Industry Ministry Pushing ‘Made In Nigeria’, Nigeria First In Procurement Reform

Minister of State for Industry John Enoh says ministry is driving Made in Nigeria and Nigeria First procurement reforms agenda.