LGs Autonomy

Gov Sule Ends Joint Account System, Grants Financial Autonomy to LGs

In a move towards enhancing local government autonomy, Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has terminated the joint account system…

3 weeks ago

Gov Sheriff Charges LG Chairs to Implement New Minimum Wage November

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has directed local government chairpersons across the state to implement the new minimum wage for…

4 weeks ago

EFCC to Monitor LG Funds as Financial Autonomy Begins in November

Barring any last-minute opposition from state governors, Nigeria is set to commence direct allocation payments to Local Government Areas (LGAs)…

4 weeks ago

No One Can Revisit Supreme Court Ruling on LG Autonomy — AGF

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has firmly stated that neither any state nor…

1 month ago

Financial Autonomy Under Threat: Govs, LG Chairmen Enter Secret Deals to Bypass Order

Amid growing revelations, some Nigerian governors have reportedly developed secret agreements with local government chairmen to retain control over council…

1 month ago

Senate Condemns Governors’ New Move on Local Govt Allocations

The Senate, on Wednesday, reaffirmed its alignment with the July 11, 2024, Supreme Court ruling granting financial autonomy to Nigeria's…

2 months ago

Direct Allocation to Local Govts Commences October – NULGE

The Federal Government is set to commence the direct payment of allocations to local government councils by the end of…

2 months ago

Fresh Setback for LGs Autonomy as Governors Stall Implementation

Local governments anticipate October allocation as NULGE, civil society call for swift enforcement. State governors have launched renewed efforts to…

2 months ago

LGA Autonomy: Zamfara Govt Committed to Comply With Supreme Court Ruling

The Zamfara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to adhering to the recent Supreme Court judgment that grants financial autonomy…

3 months ago

Financial Autonomy: ALGON, EFCC Join Forces to Foster Accountability

The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has announced a partnership with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)…

3 months ago