From highways and gas pipelines to student loans, digital skills and agricultural reforms, a look at how the Renewed Hope Agenda is attempting to transform governance into measurable outcomes. As Nigerians commemorate Democracy Day, a fundamental question dominates conversations across homes, markets, campuses and workplaces: Are government reforms making a difference in the lives of …
From armed robbers and communal clashes to terrorism, banditry and mass kidnappings, how Nigeria's security landscape changed under democratic rule When Nigeria returned to democratic rule on May 29, 1999, it was a moment of immense national optimism. After years of military governance, millions of Nigerians embraced democracy with the hope that it would …
The United States has announced the temporary closure of its diplomatic missions in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, and commercial hub, Lagos, in observance of the country’s Democracy Day celebration. The U.S. Mission in Nigeria disclosed the development in a public notice issued on Friday, stating that all services at both the Embassy in Abuja and the …
Twenty-six years after Nigeria returned to democratic rule, the country’s manufacturing sector remains trapped in low growth, with its contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) largely stagnating at between 9 and 10 per cent. The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) raised the concern in a statement issued on Thursday by its Chief …
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has released official guidelines on the correct rendition and recitation of Nigeria’s national anthem and pledge at public and official events across the country. In a public notice shared on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Friday, the agency urged Nigerians to “kindly take note of the correct protocol …
