Nigeria's PEBEC Suspends New Policies

The Nigeria===Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) in Nigeria has issued a directive to all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to suspend the introduction of new policies and regulatory changes. This suspension will remain in effect until MDAs fully comply with the Regulatory impact analysis (RIA) Framework, which was introduced in January 2025. The goal is to improve regulatory quality, ensure policy consistency, and strengthen Nigeria's ease of doing business environment. Princess Zahrah Mustapha-Audu, the Director-General of PEBEC, stated that no new reform or policy will be permitted without clear, verifiable evidence, aiming to prevent policy shocks and frequent reversals that adversely affect businesses and investors. Exceptions will only be granted for urgent national interest cases. This initiative seeks to institutionalize evidence-based policymaking, enhance transparency, and improve stakeholder confidence in government decisions.