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Our Fiscal Policy White Paper, evaluating the effectiveness of anti-corruption initiatives undertaken by the previous administration and offering recommendations for the new administration, is now available. You can read it here: tinyurl.com/2sxhz2kz

Nigeria had previously boasted of competent leaders and career diplomats who filled the ranks in the foreign ministry and also in international organisations. Names such as Jaja Wachukwu, (Former Ambassador to the UN and Nigeria’s first foreign minister) borg.re/articles/ideas…

Another key question is how interoperable Nigeria’s digital identity system is in practice. At the moment, Nigeria is not operating within a shared African mutual-recognition framework of the kind the Protocol on Digital Trade is designed to enable. borg.re/articles/ideas…

@MobilePunch Migration is just one of the many reasons behind these changes. In 2024, the Federal Government rolled out a policy to address the migration of our Medical Professionals. Check out our assessment of the National Policy on Health Workforce Migration.

𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀, 𝗙𝗚 𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲: punchng.com/nigeria-faces-…

The conditions that encourage migration remain unresolved. Healthcare workers frequently cite excessive workloads, outdated infrastructure, limited professional support and constrained career opportunities as key motivations for seeking employment opportunities abroad. borg.re/articles/ideas…

It is acknowledged that international diplomacy is complex and resource allocation takes time; however, until the world begins to respond to human suffering with equal urgency, irrespective of geography or complexion, the ideals in the UN Charter will remain aspirational borg.re/articles/ideas…

Make no mistake, the cost of Nigeria’s approach to technology regulation goes beyond lower ratings in high-end tech reports. The cost is paid every day, by the tech-preneurs in Nigeria, by the common masses and by Nigeria herself, in more ways than one. borg.re/articles/ideas…

Similarly, the Ethiopian government turned to the Kremlin to sign a military cooperation agreement in July last year when it believed the United States had taken sides with Egypt in the dispute over Ethiopia’s Grand Renaissance Dam borg.re/articles/ideas…

One of the very first internet shutdowns in Africa happened in 2007 when Guinea’s former president Lansana Conté ordered a shutdown following protests calling for his resignation. Since then an estimated 26 out of Africa’s 54 states have overseen internet shutdowns borg.re/articles/ideas…

In the 2013 Kenyan elections, the number of women legislators rose to more than 20%, more than double compared to the previous elections. As reported by the UN Women, they contributed to this result by providing training to nearly 900 female candidates in all 47 countries buff.ly/G7eaxhy

The entrenchment of corruption in Nigeria persists due to a complex interplay of factors, many of which are deeply rooted in the societal fabric. Addressing these challenges requires a multifaceted approach, ranging from depoliticising anti-corruption efforts to establishing a transparent asset recovery system. buff.ly/Lrrd1tR

Plans to establish dedicated human resource management structures for health at subnational levels are still being developed. In Ekiti State, the 2025–2030 Human Resources Mapping and Recruitment Plan aims to recruit 80–880 healthcare workers annually with incentives to support rural retention buff.ly/fbPVLPQ

Nigeria: Joint press conference following the 8th Nigeria-EU Ministerial Dialogue by High Representative Kallas and Nigerian Foreign Affairs Minister Tuggar | EEAS eeas.europa.eu/eeas/nigeria-j…

How are discussions on WTO reform and dispute settlement reform evolving? Explore the latest: bit.ly/4dExvUU #WTOMC14

#ICYMI "Is Nigeria a Welfare State?" We invite you to share your views by submitting a position paper for the inaugural edition of The Policy Compete 2026. 🏷️ Read the guidelines: [borg.re/the-policy-com…] 🗓️ Deadline: 15 April 2026. 🇳🇬 Open to Nigerians aged 18–32. 🏆 Prizes

In South Africa, the government provides a crucial Older Persons’ Grant (OPG), a non-contributory, means-tested cash grant. The OPG is a recognised success in poverty alleviation, benefiting not only the elderly recipient but often their extended family borg.re/articles/ideas…

As a parallel identity layer, BVN is best treated as part of the digital payments story rather than the core digital identity pillar. @NIBSS_NG reported that the BVN database reached 67.8m enrollments by Dec 2025, which is materially lower than the NIN database borg.re/articles/ideas…

Retention constitutes another key focus. The policy recognises that migration decisions are often influenced by conditions within the domestic health system. As a result, it highlights the need for measures that make local employment more attractive. borg.re/articles/ideas…

Nigeria’s federal governance structure adds another layer of complexity. Responsibility for health services is shared between federal and state authorities, meaning that national policies require cooperation across multiple levels of government. borg.re/articles/ideas…

The policy has contributed to reframing national discourse on migration. Rather than treating workforce departures solely as an inevitable consequence of global inequalities, it positions migration as a governance challenge that can be addressed through institutional reform. borg.re/articles/ideas…

Nigeria’s healthcare system is losing its people. Medical workers are leaving in growing numbers. In 2024, the government released the National Policy on Health Workforce Migration, which aims to manage this trend. In our #latestonline, we assess the Policy. borg.re/articles/ideas…