Governance & Accountability
South African Companies in Nigeria Face Pressure Over Xenophobia
Senator Adams Oshiomhole has called on the Federal Government to appropriate profits from South African companies in Nigeria and use the funds to compensate Nigerians affected by xenophobic violence in South Africa.
Heavy Security Locks Down Planned Protests in Kenya and Tanzania
Police and military units sealed off parts of Nairobi and Dar es Salaam as authorities sought to prevent planned protests in Kenya and Tanzania amid growing political tensions.
PFIPC Scandal Collides with IMF’s N8.83T Bombshell, Raising Fresh Questions
The PFIPC scandal has taken a broader turn after an IMF disclosure revealed N8.83 trillion in public spending missing from official budget reporting. Opposition figures and civil society groups say the two controversies expose deep weaknesses in Nigeria's oversight and public finance systems.
Anambra Misses Out as 20 States Share $27m World Bank Grant
Anambra State was absent from the list of 20 states that qualified for $27 million in World Bank-backed HOPE Governance incentives, while Abia, Enugu and Imo secured funding after meeting reform benchmarks.
Burkina Faso France Diplomatic Ties Rupture as Paris Threatens Response
Burkina Faso has formally severed diplomatic relations with France, marking the sharpest break yet between Ouagadougou and its former colonial ruler. Paris says it is considering reciprocal measures as tensions over security, sovereignty, and foreign influence reshape the Sahel region.
