“I want to unequivocally refute the insinuation that Nigeria is on the brink,” Idris said in a statement signed by his media aide, Rabiu Ibrahim. “On the contrary, we are daily exhibiting resilience and tackling our security and economic challenges more decisively,” he added. “These decisions, though difficult, are stabilising public finances and creating a more transparent economic environment,” the minister stated. He also assured Nigerians of continued transparency as the government pursues reforms aimed at improving security and economic growth. The 81st BON AGM was attended by the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof Joash Amupitan, the Director-General, National Broadcasting Commission, Charles Ebuebu, the Director-General, Nigerian Television Authority, and the Chairman, Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria, Salihu Dembos.

Source: Punch April 09, 2026 07:01 UTC