By Adele Jinadu | The problem of corruption in Nigeria is fundamentally a problem of democratic political governance and has to be approached as such in view of its negative consequences for human development in the country, as outlined in Chapter II of the country’s constitutions since 1979. The political nature of the problem of corruption is clearly underscored in the principles of the African Union Convention on Preventing and Combating Corruption (AUCPCC).^[1]

By Adedayo Bakare | On his inauguration day on 29th May 2023, President Bola Tinubu declared Nigeria open for business.

The immediate priority of the then new government was the removal of petrol subsidies to repair government's finances, which had been damaged by a heavy debt burden.

By Joe Abah | On 26th February 2024, the Federal Government announced, with great fanfare, that President Bola Tinubu had ordered the implementation of the Oronsaye Panel Report.

By Remi Aiyede | The Supreme Court ruling of 11th July 2024 affirmed that democratic governance at the local level is a constitutional requirement for local government areas (LGAs) to access allocations from the Federation Account.

By Franklin Iyama | Nigeria is once again confronting a surge of violent attacks from bandits, insurgents and separatist armed groups, rekindling national anxiety and drawing renewed international scrutiny.

By Remi Aiyede | On 11 July 2024, the Supreme Court of Nigeria ruled on a case brought by the Federal Government concerning the autonomy of the local councils as the third tier of government.