Internal Documents Raise New Questions FRESH concerns have emerged over the environmental impact of oil operations in Nigeria’s Niger Delta following reports that energy giant Shell continued operating a major crude oil pipeline despite internal warnings about pollution risks. According to a report by the BBC News, internal company documents disclosed during ongoing legal proceedings […]
By IKING FERRY Financial Illiteracy and the Politics of Survival PUBLIC discourse in Nigeria often portrays political corruption as a simple consequence of greed. Yet a growing body of opinion among financial experts suggests the issue may be more complex, involving inadequate wealth planning, poor financial education, and the absence of sustainable income structures beyond public […]
As Governor Umo Eno meets journalists for a major media briefing in Uyo, a wide range of questions touching on transparency, infrastructure, healthcare, local government autonomy, security and economic development continue to dominate public discourse in Akwa Ibom State. A Critical Test of Accountability MEDIA briefings often serve as opportunities for governments to showcase achievements […]
Mounting Questions Over Nigeria’s Missing Revenue A growing public finance debate has been triggered following claims by legal luminary Olisa Agbakoba that as much as ₦20 trillion may be unaccounted for within Nigeria’s Federation Account system. At the heart of the controversy is the constitutional framework governing public revenue, particularly provisions outlined in Section 162 […]
When Budget Transparency Goes Silent IN any functioning democracy, the budget is more than a financial document — it is a contract between the government and the governed. It outlines not just what a nation plans to spend, but how accountable its leadership intends to be. In Nigeria, that contract is now under scrutiny. For […]