MTN Nigeria has defended its data billing system, insisting that customers’ data are neither manipulated nor stolen, as it unveiled new transparency measures to address persistent concerns over data depletion. The telecoms operator made the clarification at a public engagement held in Lagos at the weekend, tagged “Data on Trial.” Executives, independent auditors, regulators, media…
en. Pius Anyim, Chairman All Progressives Congress (APC) 2026 Presidential Primary Election Result Collation Centre, has said that President Bola Tinubu is answering the call for electoral transparency and democratic stability in Nigeria. Anyim said this on Sunday in Abuja at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, venue of the party’s 2026 Presidential Primary…
A civic group, the Mega National Movement for Good Governance (MNMGG), has called for strict adherence to due process in the ongoing prosecution of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, during a peaceful demonstration at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in Abuja. The protest, held yesterday in the Nigerian capital, centred…
Nigeria’s African Democratic Congress (ADC) has expressed concern over a digital tax cooperation agreement between Nigeria and France, calling on authorities to ensure openness and accountability in its implementation. In a statement released on Sunday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, questioned the transparency of the deal signed by the Federal Inland Revenue…
The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) has highlighted its digital platform, NGX Invest, as a key innovation that aligns with the objectives of the Investment and Securities Act (ISA) 2025. Speaking at the CAMCAN 2025 Workshop, NGX Chairman Dr Umaru Kwairanga said NGX Invest had simplified public offers and rights issues, enabling millions of investors to…
Advocates of good governance in Nigeria have urged state and local authorities to fully implement the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, arguing that greater transparency is essential to deepen democracy and rebuild public trust in institutions. The call was made during a regional roundtable in Benin City, part of a broader campaign under the Strengthening…
A collective effort to share knowledge on best practices, harmonise audit standards and invest in capacity building will boost Nigeria’s ability to detect inefficiencies and foster a culture of transparency in governance. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State made the assertion on Wednesday in Lagos. Sanwo-Olu spoke at the 54th Bi-Annual Conference of the Body…
Gov Uba Sani of Kaduna says the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Nigerian and Chinese government will further advance transparency and effective public service delivery. Sani disclosed this while briefing Journalists in view of the official signing of MoUs by President Bola Tinubu and President Xi Jinping, on the sideline of the…
Sierra Leone’s President Julius Bio secured re-election, defeating his rival Samura Kamara in a closely contested election. In an exhilarating turn of events, Julius Bio, the incumbent president of Sierra Leone, has emerged victorious in the recent election held in the country. Garnering an impressive 56 percent of the total votes cast, Bio triumphed over…
