Rivers’ forthcoming local government election a test of democracy under emergency rule
By Sokari Alalibo Local government elections anywhere in Nigeria are rarely just a grassroots exercise. In many states, they evolve into litmus tests for the health of democracy, the credibility of leadership, and the depth of political inclusivity. In Rivers State, the forthcoming polls carry even greater weight because they will be conducted under the […]
NEITI cautions as Kaduna, Ogun, Bauchi, C’River listed highest debtors
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has cautioned state governments to consider the adverse effects of heavy borrowing on their capacity to fund essential services, local infrastructure, and poverty reduction initiatives constrained by debts servicing obligations. The policy backed caution from NEITI on what it describes as a “silent fiscal emergency” quietly undermining the […]
