July 11, 2024/Coronation Research According to the latest monthly report released by Nigeria’s Pension Commission (PENCOM), the assets under management (AUM) of the regulated pension industry increased by +25.6% y/y to N20.2trn. Notably, FGN debt securities accounted for 63% of the total AUM in May ’24. Meanwhile, other asset classes […]
OPINION/EDITORIAL
Local Government Autonomy, a Win for Fiscal Governance and Accountability
July 11, 2024/BudgIT BudgIT, a leading civic-tech organisation promoting transparency, accountability, and effective service delivery in Nigeria, has applauded the Supreme Court’s decisive ruling against state governors’ unconstitutional retention and utilisation of funds meant for the 774 Local Government Areas. Recall that in May, the Federal Government, through the Attorney-General […]
The Ministry of Livestock Development
July 11, 2024/CSL Research Recently, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Ahmed Tinubu, announced the creation of the Ministry of Livestock Development. This decision comes in response to the frequent violent clashes between farmers and herders in food-producing states, which have resulted in significant loss of property and […]
