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S’Court Judgement: FAAC will not send funds to LG Caretaker Committee Chairmen- Ozekhome
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mike Ozekhome, has said the Supreme Court judgment on Local Government Council Autonomy made it clear that the Federation Account Allocation Committee will not send funds to local government areas headed by Caretaker Committee Chairmen. Ozekhome stated this on Channels Television on Friday (Today). “The judgement of the government is clear. If you want to…
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Telecom stakeholders express concern for Nigeria’s fibre optic expansion plan
Stakeholders in the telecommunications industry have expressed concerns over the Federal Government’s ambitious plan to deploy 90,000 kilometers of fibre optic cables across Nigeria. During the Sixth Edition of the Policy Implementation Assisted Forum (PIAFO) in Lagos on Wednesday, the industry experts highlighted the pressing issues of Right of Way (RoW) charges, multiple taxation, and levies, which fall under the…
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Nigeria’s public officials received N721bn bribe in 2023- NBS, UNODC
A newly released report by the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNODC), has said Nigerian public officials received nothing less than ₦721bn as bribes in 2023. The result was based on a survey conducted with the UNODC. According to the report “Corruption in Nigeria: Patterns and Trends”, published by…
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Atiku hails FG decision on LG allocation, praises Supreme Court judgment
Former Vice President of Nigeria and 2023 Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has praised President Bola Tinubu for securing local government autonomy. This follows the recent Supreme Court verdict in a case initiated by the Tinubu administration. In a post on his X handle, Atiku Abubakar stated, “The judgment of the Supreme Court earlier…
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Senate President urges compliance with S’ Court ruling on LG allocations
By Kunle Sanni Senate President Godswill Akpabio has urged both state and federal governments to adhere to a recent Supreme Court ruling mandating that local governments receive their allocations directly from the federal government. In a statement to reporters at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday, Akpabio emphasized the importance of the ruling, describing it as “the words of…
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Speaker applauds ruling on LG autonomy, says history has been made
By Kunle Sanni The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has praised the recent Supreme Court ruling affirming the financial autonomy of local governments, calling it a long-overdue development. Speaking to State House reporters at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Abbas expressed his delight with the judgment and anticipated that local government administrators will now be able to…
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I’m concerned about Nigerian workers, Tinubu assures labour union leaders
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu says Nigerian workers deserve improved welfare, better wages, as well as safe and enhanced working conditions as the driving force of the nation. Speaking with the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) led by Comrade Joe Ajaero and that of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) led by Comrade Festus Osifo, on Thursday…
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Supreme Court ruling is emancipation to local Govt, says AGF Fagbemi
Kunle Sanni The Attorney-General of the Federation, (AGF), and Minister of Justice Lateef Fagbemi has described the Supreme Court ruling as an emancipation to the local government. “Naturally, one will be happy, should be happy, Nigerians are happy about it. I call it local government emancipation judgement because it has really emancipated the local government from the shackles of the…
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VP Shettima calls for enhanced data systems to guide Nigeria’s development
By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima has emphasized the need for improved data collection, analysis, and technology deployment to generate comprehensive and inclusive evidence for guiding government decisions, investment choices, and development pathways. Speaking at the 2024 World Population Day commemoration held at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Shettima harped on the importance of robust…
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Tinubu hails SupremeCourt ruling on LG autonomy
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the recent Supreme Court ruling affirming the statutory rights of local governments, calling it a significant step in strengthening Nigeria’s constitutional governance. In a statement released by his spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, on Thursday, President Tinubu highlighted the longstanding issue of ineffective local government administration as a major barrier to Nigeria’s progress. He…
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