Tinubu urges Nigerian media to hold states and LGs accountable
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Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has urged media executives to hold state and local governments accountable as they do the federal administration. He emphasized that states and local governments now have more funds and must deliver results at the grassroots level. Tinubu also pledged to protect Nigeria's media ecosystem and promised to review tariffs affecting the sector.
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- •President Bola Tinubu met with media owners and editors on March 14, 2026.
- •Tinubu stated that states and local governments have increased financial resources.
- •He called on the media to apply the same level of scrutiny to states and local governments as they do to the federal government.
- •Tinubu pledged protection for Nigeria's media ecosystem during his meeting with media executives.
- •He promised to look into tariffs that impact the media sector.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Nigerian media increase scrutiny of state and local governments then transparency and accountability at subnational levels could improve, potentially enhancing public service delivery and governance.
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AFRICAThisDay (Nigeria)Tinubu Backs Obaigbena’s Lekeelekee, Pledges Protection for Nigeria’s Media EcosystemAFRICAThisDay (Nigeria)Tinubu: States, LGs Now Have More Funds, Must Deliver at Grassroots, Be Held AccountableAFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)Tinubu meets with media owners, editors, promises to look into tariffsAFRICA