The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to order an immediate reversal of the new passport fees introduced by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), …
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EconomyGOVERNMENTHuman RightsImmigrationLawPublic Policy
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DevelopmentEconomyEducationGovernanceLabourPublic Policy
Unpaid Salaries and Strikes Undermine Nigeria’s Education Targets
Nigeria’s education sector is struggling to meet national development targets as unpaid salaries and frequent strike actions continue to disrupt teaching and learning across the country. While the federal government …
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EducationGovernanceInternational RelationsPublic PolicyTechnology
FG Launches Digital Portal to Improve Teacher Licensing and Professionalism
The Federal Government has launched a new digital portal aimed at creating a credible database of Nigerian teachers, streamlining licensing, and promoting professionalism in the education sector. The portal was …
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EconomyLaw and JusticePoliticsPublic PolicySouth Africa
Cape Town faces new court case over property-linked tariffs
The City of Cape Town in South Africa is heading for another major legal battle as its new tariff structure for water, sanitation, and city cleaning services comes under fresh …
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EconomyGovernanceLabourPoliticsPublic PolicySocial Issues
Peter Obi Kicks Against Proposed Salary Increase for Politicians
Former presidential candidate and Labour Party leader, Mr Peter Obi, has strongly criticised the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) over its proposal to increase the salaries of political …
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GovernanceNational AssemblyPoliticsPublic PolicySocial Welfare
National Assembly Clerk Seeks Special Salary Structure for Legislative Aides
The Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, has called for the creation of a separate salary structure and working conditions for legislative aides attached to lawmakers in the Senate …
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EconomyFinancePublic HealthPublic PolicySouth AfricaTaxation
South Africans Urged to Take Note of Medical Tax Claims
As South Africans continue with the 2025 tax season, new details have emerged about how taxpayers can benefit from medical tax claims beyond the usual medical aid credits. Many citizens …
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BusinessEconomyInfrastructureINVESTMENTPublic Policy
Engineers Warn Nigeria Risks Deeper Crisis Without Strong PPP Investments
Engineers have cautioned that Nigeria could face a worsening crisis if the country fails to close its infrastructure gap through well-structured Public-Private Partnership (PPP) investments. They explained that without urgent …
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Eastern AfricaGovernanceInfrastructurePoliticsPublic PolicyTransportation
Kenya Shortens Road Agency Chiefs’ Terms to Three Years Amid Calls for Disbandment
Parliament in Kenya has approved a new law that will shorten the tenure of the Director-Generals of the country’s key road agencies, in a move aimed at promoting accountability and …
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Business and EconomyClimateDisaster PreparednessInfrastructureInsurance & Risk ManagementPublic PolicySecuritySouth Africa
SA Insurers Tackle Crime, Climate Risks
South Africa’s property insurance sector is facing fresh challenges as crime rates rise and climate-related disasters become more frequent, forcing companies to change how they assess and price coverage. Industry …