Examining the Impact of Nigeria’s New Cybersecurity Levy
On May 6, 2024, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) issued a directive for banks and other financial institutions to start deducting a cybersecurity levy. This levy, set at 0.5% of the value of all electronic transactions, was introduced under the newly enacted 2024 Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Amendment Act, which is intended to fund […]
Local Government Autonomy in Nigeria: Enforcement and Citizens’ Expectations
Local government autonomy has come to the fore of discussions across Nigeria, following the Supreme Court ruling of July 11th, 2024, which grants full autonomy to all the 774 local governments of Nigeria, especially in areas of finance. The apex court ruled that federal allocations must go directly to local government accounts, rather than going […]
Critical Analysis of Nigeria’s New Age Limit for O-Level Examinations
The recent policy announced by the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman setting an age limit of 18 years for candidates writing O-Level examinations including West African Examination Council (WAEC) and National Examination Council (NECO) and subsequently seeking admission into tertiary institutions, has sparked significant debate across the country. This policy introduces a new layer […]