Hikes to tuition and other fees by tertiary institutions in Nigeria make it difficult for indigent students to get the education they deserve. In the face of economic hardships gripping Nigeria, tertiary institutions across the country have been making headlines for their recent decisions to increase tuition fees. This move has sparked concerns among students, parents, and advocacy groups, who argue that such fee hikes exacerbate the financial burden on families already grappling with the...
The Nigerian government’s allocation to Education is a far cry from the benchmark recommended by UNESCO. This affects education in the country in many ways. In a bid to prioritize education and invest in the intellectual capital of its citizens, the Nigerian government has shown a commendable increase in education spending from 2018 to 2024. Although substantial, it falls short of the recommended benchmark set by UNESCO as the nation has yet to meet the...
In a global attempt to phase out fossil fuel, can Nigeria leverage its mineral resources to become a leading advocate for renewable energy, while upholding good climate practice and peace amongst the host communities? On the back of the COP28 Agreement for the world to shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy, it has become necessary to spotlight the mineral resources available in Nigeria that could move the country comfortably from the shackles of fossils...
Policy Alert, working with other partners, has announced the launch of a campaign on Energy Transition A group of civil society and youth-driven organisations, led by Policy Alert, have launched a national campaign to mainstream young people and their priorities in Nigeria’s energy transition. Presenting the platform tagged #YouthVoices2060 during a virtual launch event yesterday, Edidiong Dickson, Policy Alert’s Programme Officer for Energy, Extractives, and Climate Justice, described it as “a loose network of young...
The Commission revealed that the parties have reached an agreement to resolve all outstanding issues between them and put the phased disconnection on hold for 21 days The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has instructed MTN Nigeria to suspend plans to disconnect Globacom (Glo) subscribers due to lingering inter-connection debt between the Mobile Operators. NCC disclosed this on Thursday in a statement by its Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Mouka, saying it gave MTN and Glo 21...
CBN has decided to tackle FX transaction abuses in clearing liabilities backlog as it vowed to continue settlement of verified FX backlog. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in its bid to clear the backlog of outstanding foreign exchange liabilities, has paid approximately USD 2.0 billion across various sectors, including manufacturing, aviation, and petroleum. The Bank has also cleared up the entire liability of 14 banks and started settlements with foreign airlines. The CBN Acting...
Over time, as society evolves and development aspirations expand, there arises a need to establish or amend rules to fit current situations and values. The constitution of the country is not immune from such amendments
SERAP has asked the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, to reduce the National Assembly budget of N344.85 billion, and make it reflect the country’s current economic realities. The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked the National Assembly to cut down its budget for the 2024 fiscal year which is pegged at N344.85 billion. The non-profit organisation urged the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio (APC, Akwa-Ibom...
President Tinubu has created a six-person panel to reposition Nigeria’s social investment programmes and improve citizen’s confidence in investment programmes. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has set up a special presidential panel to review social investment programmes in the country. The minister of finance, Wale Edun, has been named to lead the panel in undertaking its task, according to a statement issued by the presidential media adviser, Ajuri Ngelale, on Saturday, January 13, 2024. This follows...
Akpabio says the Tinubu-led administration is ready to take Nigeria to greater heights and urged citizens to remain supportive The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has urged Nigerians to put aside their differences in order to create a vision for the future, regardless of their political, ethnic, or religious beliefs. Akpabio made this statement while speaking at the inter-denominational Church service to mark the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration held at the National...
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