“As controversy clouds the INEC Chairman’s perceived impartiality, Nigeria confronts a deeper risk: the erosion of trust in the electoral referee itself.” By John Onyeukwu |Governance Lens | Development News Network On October 18, 2025, I wrote to an open…
Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative (BBYDI) has announced that several communities in Kwara State have successfully established community-driven gender-based violence (GBV) reporting structures, following a two-year prevention programme. According to the organisation, communities now operate GBV reporting desks, social charters,…
In a strategic move to bolster healthcare regulation and quality assurance, the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has officially approved the appointment of Dr. Victoria Egunjobi as the new Executive Secretary of the Health Facilities Monitoring and Accreditation…
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has directed the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to immediately withdraw and deactivate passports held by individuals who have formally renounced their Nigerian citizenship. The directive, according to the Ministry, specifically applies to former citizens…
By Ayo Adebusoye | Nigeria is facing a grave and escalating security crisis. From the reported closure of the U.S. Embassy in Abuja and travel restrictions across multiple states, to the tragic killing of soldiers—including a senior officer in Borno—our…
Vice President Kashim Shettima arrived in the Borno State capital on Saturday for an emergency visit to extend the Federal Government’s condolences following a devastating attack that claimed the lives of Brigadier General Oseni Braimah and several other gallant officers…
In a landmark shift for international medical policy, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has secured more than $250 million in new funding during the One Health Summit in Lyon. The summit, which concluded on April…
The Federal Government and the Lagos State Government have announced a historic collaboration to host the inaugural Abuja Dialogue, a high-level summit designed to shift the national conversation on youth from mere inclusion to strategic leadership responsibility. The event, themed…
In a decisive move to ensure agricultural policies translate into tangible results for local farmers, stakeholders have concluded a two-day Inception Meeting of the National Council on Agriculture and Food Security (NCAFS) Implementation Monitoring Committee. The gathering marks a strategic…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially announced the postponement of its planned nationwide voter revalidation exercise, citing a decision to move the program until after the conclusion of the 2027 General Election. The announcement followed a high-level consultative…
