LGs Autonomy

BREAKING: Governors Meet for Crunch Talks on Minimum Wage, LG Autonomy

The 36 state governors of Nigeria, under the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF), are gathering for a crucial meeting at the…

5 months ago

Who Benefits from Local Government Autonomy?

By Ayodele Okunfolami Last Thursday, June 13, 2024, Justice Garba Lawal, who led the seven-member panel of Justices of the…

5 months ago

Senate Awaits Supreme Court Decision on Local Government Autonomy

The Senate has stated that it will await the Supreme Court's decision on the contentious issue of local government autonomy…

5 months ago

Supreme Court to Hear States’ Objection to FG’s Suit on Local Govt Funds

The Attorneys-General of Nigeria's 36 states have filed objections against the Federal Government's suit on local government funds, set to…

6 months ago

RMAFC Advocates Full Autonomy for Local Govts, Backs FG

The Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has advocated for full autonomy for Local Government Councils ("LGCs") in the…

6 months ago

Reps Support FG’s Legal Battle for LG Autonomy Against Governors

The House of Representatives has endorsed the Federal Government's legal action against the 36 states to enforce local government autonomy.…

6 months ago

LGs Autonomy: Why Fed Govt Drags 36 Govs to Supreme Court

The Federal Government has instituted a legal action against governors of the 36 states of the federation at the Supreme…

6 months ago