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The Tohoku Local Finance Bureau has filed criminal charges against Iwaki Shinkumi, a credit cooperative in Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture, and its former executives for allegedly providing false explanations during an on-site inspection. The institution engaged in fraudulent loans totaling ¥27.9 billion over about 20 years starting in 2004 and supplied ¥1 billion to antisocial forces from 2004 to 2016.

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Themba Mathibe, the CEO of the Johannesburg Development Agency, was arrested last week on money laundering charges but remains in his position. The City of Johannesburg maintains that governance processes are being followed separately from the criminal case. Opposition critics question the decision amid ongoing investigations.

The Universal Health Insurance Authority held its 100th board meeting, approving a series of regulatory, financial, and technical measures to strengthen institutional governance, improve operational efficiency, and ensure the long-term sustainability of Egypt's health insurance system. The session focused on anti-fraud policies, internal audit plans, and partnerships with entities like the World Health Organization and the Ministry of Finance.

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Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has praised the National Union of Local Government Employees for deciding to end an 11-month strike and resume duties on January 5, 2026. He described the move as patriotic and beneficial for grassroots governance. Security measures by police are ensuring a peaceful return to work.

Kaduna State has emerged as a top performer in Nigeria's ease of doing business ranking, thanks to reforms under Governor Uba Sani.

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In a recent article, Bamidele Atoyebi emphasizes that Nigeria's local governments need full financial autonomy to drive real progress. He argues this is essential for effective governance at the grassroots level.