Planned Hunger Protests: Vital Action Tinubu Must Take
President Bola Tinubu ‘not seeing any need’ for the planned nationwide hunger protests in Nigeria is rubbing salt into citizens’ wounds. Development Diaries reports that the president, through the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, appealed to citizens who plan to stage the protests to shelve the plan. According to the minister, who […]
Head of Civil Service: Reform Expectation for Walson-Jack
President Bola Tinubu‘s appointment of Didi Walson-Jack as the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HoSF) brings with it significant expectations for reform and modernisation within the Nigerian civil service. Development Diaries reports that the Special Advisor to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, announced President Tinubu’s appointment of Didi Esther […]
Hardship: Government Should Move to Make Food More Affordable, Not Distribution of 740 Trucks of Rice
The distribution of 740 trucks of rice, while well-intentioned, is not an economically sound or sustainable solution to the hardship and high cost of living crisis in Nigeria. Development Diaries reports that the federal government recently announced that it has distributed 740 trucks of rice to the 36 states of the federation and the Federal […]
NBS Report: Urgent Need for Anti-Corruption Reforms
The report by Nigeria’s National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNODC) on corruption in Nigeria signals an urgent need for comprehensive anti-corruption reforms. Development Diaries reports that the newly released report titled Corruption in Nigeria: Patterns and Trends, revealed that public officials received ₦721 billion in bribes in […]
Planned Livestock Ministry: Does Nigeria Need another Ministry?
Why is the Nigerian government planning to create a livestock ministry when there is an existing Ministry of Agriculture and a framework that can achieve the same purpose? Development Diaries reports that President Bola Tinubu administration recently announced a move to create Ministry of Livestock Development to ‘improve meat and dairy production and reduce violence between […]
N732.5 Billion Projects: NASS Must Ensure Transparency, Accountability
BudgIT’s recent uncovering of a N732 billion allocation for vague empowerment projects in Nigeria’s 2024 budget highlights concerns for public trust in governance. Development Diaries reports that according to BudgIT, its Tracka platform discovered an allocation of N732.5 billion for empowerment projects in the 2024 budget by the federal government. According to Tracka, a total […]
Out-of-School Children: Explanation Needed on DOTS Project
Nigeria’s recent move to overhaul the education sector, increase enrolment and ensure the academic security of schoolchildren is commendable. However, the government needs to provide citizens with specifics on this project. Development Diaries reports that in a recent development, the Minister of State for Education, Tanko Sununu, announced the commencement of a new project called […]
Betta Edu: What is the Status of Suspension of Humanitarian Minister?
It has been six months since President Bola Tinubu suspended Betta Edu as Nigeria’s Minister of Humanitarian Affairs due to allegations of mismanagement of funds under her care. However, there is no outcome of the investigation that followed her suspension. Development Diaries reports that meanwhile, the Federal High Court in Lagos State has directed former […]
Port Harcourt Refinery: Minister Should Provide Update
The Senate’s Downstream Committee announcement regarding the delayed full operations of the three government-owned refineries until January 2025 contrasts sharply with President Bola Tinubu‘s promise of a functioning Port Harcourt refinery by December 2023. Development Diaries reports that the Vice Chairman of the Committee, Senator Jide Ipinsagba, recently said that the retrofitting of the Kaduna, […]
Recovered Loot: Government Must Conduct Audits of Past Recoveries
The alleged return of looted funds recovered by the Special Investigation Panel for the Recovery of Public Property under former President Muhammadu Buhari is a dent in Nigeria’s corruption fight and must be investigated by the current administration. Development Diaries reports that the former chairman of the Special Investigation Panel for the Recovery of Public […]