Koko Maxwella 
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council directs ministries, departments and agencies to suspend new policies pending compliance with its Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA) framework.
The move, announced on Monday by Director-General Zahrah Mustapha-Audu, aims to improve policy consistency and strengthen investor confidence.
“No new reform or policy will be permitted to proceed without being grounded in clear, verifiable evidence,” she says.
The directive requires all reforms introduced after January 2025 to undergo formal review under the RIA framework before implementation.
Officials say the policy is designed to prevent abrupt regulatory changes that could disrupt businesses and economic planning.
“The RIA framework provides a structured mechanism for developing and validating evidence-based decisions,” Mustapha-Audu explains.
While exceptions may be granted in urgent national interest cases, MDAs are urged to seek guidance and ensure full compliance.
Experts say inconsistent policy implementation has long undermined Nigeria’s business environment, discouraging investment and slowing growth.
The council notes that stronger coordination among agencies will be critical to achieving stable and predictable regulatory systems.
Analysts view the directive as a step toward institutionalising transparency and accountability in policymaking.
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