{
  "id": 3785656,
  "title": "FG inaugurates inter-ministerial panel to rank MDAs’ websites",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/fg-inaugurates-inter-ministerial-panel-to-rank-mdas-websites-3785656",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-27T18:06:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/fg-inaugurates-inter-ministerial-panel-to-rank-mdas-websites/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Federal Government has officially established an inter-ministerial task team to oversee the 2026 ranking of websites for Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). The Director-General of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms, Dasuki Arabi, announced this at a meeting in Abuja. Arabi emphasized the importance of objectivity, professionalism, and transparency in the assessment process, which is part of Nigeria's ongoing public service reforms. The task team, comprising institutions with various mandates, will ensure the consistent application of the approved methodology and protect the integrity of the ranking exercise. The Director of GovTech Africa, Fortune Toma, highlighted the organization's partnership with the Bureau of Public Service Reforms to bring consistency, efficiency, and evidence to the assessment of MDAs' digital performance. Toma emphasized that government websites are crucial for public engagement and that a well-functioning digital platform can enhance citizen access, save time, and strengthen trust in public institutions.",
  "summary": "The Federal Government has inaugurated an inter-ministerial task team to oversee the 2026 ranking of MDAs’ websites, ensuring objectivity and transparency. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-inaugurates-inter-ministerial-panel-to-rank-mdas-websites/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "FG inaugurates inter-ministerial panel to rank MDAs’ websites",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/fg-inaugurates-inter-ministerial-panel-to-rank-mdas-websites",
        "published": "2026-08-27T17:56:17.000Z"
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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."
}