{
  "id": 19736262,
  "title": "SANUSI, TINUBU AND EVIDENCE-BASED GOVERNANCE",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/sanusi-tinubu-and-evidence-based-governance",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T00:51:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/11/13/sanusi-tinubu-and-evidence-based-governance/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a nation grappling with political divisions and partisan interests, the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has offered valuable insight into the importance of evidence-based governance. As an economist and former Central Bank Governor, Sanusi's analysis carries weight and highlights the need for a more measured approach to government assessment. Sanusi commended the Tinubu administration for its early efforts to stabilize the Nigerian economy, noting improvements in key indicators such as GDP growth, inflation, foreign reserves, and export diversification. While acknowledging the hardships faced by many Nigerians, he emphasized the importance of evaluating policies based on their merits rather than their political popularity. This perspective is crucial in a country with a complex economic history, characterized by dependence on oil revenues, fiscal challenges, and external pressures. Sanusi's remarks underscore the need for a balanced evaluation of government policies, taking into account both their intended objectives and the hardships they may impose on society. By focusing on evidence and long-term outcomes, Nigeria can make informed decisions that promote sustainable economic growth while addressing the immediate needs of its citizens.",
  "summary": "Government officials must distinguish between constructive criticism, political opposition and deliberate misinformation, writes ABIODUN OLUWADARE There are moments in the life of a nation when public discourse must rise above",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}