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Governors Push Against Direct Disbursement of Local Government Allocations as Financial Autonomy Debate Intensifies
State governors have escalated their opposition to the direct disbursement of federal allocations to local governments, with new efforts aimed at delaying the implementation of […]
29 States Spend N1.994tn on Recurrent Costs in Nine Months Amid Revenue Deficit
State governments in Nigeria spent a staggering N1.994 trillion on recurrent expenditures in the first nine months of 2024, including refreshments, sitting allowances, travel, and […]
Nigerian Governors Back Constitution Review and Education Reforms
Governors from Nigeria’s 36 states have pledged their support for the ongoing efforts by the National Assembly to amend the 1999 Constitution. This commitment was […]
Governors Lobby Against LG Autonomy as Supreme Court Ruling Awaits Implementation
Ahead of the submission of the report on the Supreme Court ruling concerning Local Government Area (LGA) autonomy, Nigerian state governors have begun lobbying against […]
Presidency Clarifies N573 Billion Fund as World Bank Loan, Not a Grant
The Presidency has clarified the controversy surrounding the N573 billion received by states, emphasizing that the fund is a World Bank loan guaranteed by the […]
Nigerian Governors Reaffirm Commitment to Subnational Security Amid Planned Protests
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), comprising 36 state governors, has reiterated its commitment to enhancing security at the subnational level. This pledge was made during […]
Southern Governors Aim to Generate 90,000 MW of Electricity
The Southern Governors’ Forum, representing 17 governors from South-West, South-East, and South-South zones, plans to generate 90,000 MW of electricity to serve 90 million residents. […]
Nigeria Governors’ Forum Assures Labour of Improved Minimum Wage Amid Ongoing Negotiations
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has pledged to work towards a better minimum wage following ongoing negotiations, despite initial disagreements over proposed figures. Organised labour, […]
South-West Governors Convene at Lagos House for Crucial Meeting
Six governors from the South-West geopolitical zone are gathering at the Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja, for a crucial meeting with Lagos State Governor Babajide […]