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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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Nigeria to host summit on Africa’s mineral resources for economic growth
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has highlighted the upcoming African Natural Resources & Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS) 2024 as a crucial event for leveraging Africa’s mineral wealth to promote sustainable economic development. In a press briefing on Thursday, Dr. Alake emphasized the importance of the summit, which will be hosted by Nigeria from July 16. He…
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NLC hails S’Court judgement on LGs financial autonomy
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says the Supreme Court verdict granting financial autonomy to local government areas is a restoration of hope for the country’s democracy. The NLC President, Joe Ajaero, in a statement on Thursday, said “It’s an epochal pronouncement on Thursday, July 11, 2024, directing that financial allocations be made directly to Local Governments as well as divesting…
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LG Autonomy: We need transparency to utilise resources for our people, says Soludo
Kunle Sanni Governor Chukuma Soludo of Anambra State has urged both the state and federal governments to increase transparency at all levels of government. He stated that such measures are essential for the efficient utilization of public resources, ultimately alleviating the burden on the common man. Soludo made these remarks while briefing State House reporters on Thursday at the presidential…
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FG, Labour meet again to address new minimum wage
By Kunle Sanni Representatives of organized labour and the federal government convened at the presidential villa in Abuja on Thursday, in an effort to resolve the ongoing negotiations for a new minimum wage. Leading the labour delegation were Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President Joe Ajaero and Trade Union Congress (TUC) President Festus Osifo. The team arrived at the State House…
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TCI urges Nigerians to adopt family planning for sustainable development
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Challenge Initiative (TCI) has urged Nigerians to adopt family planning and child spacing as essential strategies for sustainable development. In a statement released on Wednesday and signed by Dr. Taiwo Johnson, the country team lead at TCI, the organization emphasized the need for Nigeria to invest in inclusive, equitable, and transparent data collection processes. The…
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S’Court Judgement: SERAP asks Wike, 36 Governors to return LG Funds collected years ago
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), has urged Nigeria’s 36 governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Newsom Wike, “to immediately account for and return the local government funds which they have collected over the years.” SERAP made the call following the landmark decision by the Supreme Court declaring unconstitutional, and unlawful the retaining and use…
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BREAKING: S’Court stops governors from dissolving elected LG Councils
The Supreme Court has barred governors from dissolving democratically elected Local Government (LG) councils in the country. The apex court, in a landmark judgement on Thursday, said doing so, would amount to a breach of the 1999 Constitution. In the suit filed by the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), the Federal Government sought an order preventing the governors from…
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