The Kaduna State Government has commenced the implementation of the new national minimum wage, with the lowest-paid worker receiving a gross salary of ₦72,000 in November. Malam Ibraheem Musa, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Uba Sani, confirmed this in a statement on Sunday, countering claims by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) that the state had … Read more
The Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) has confirmed that it will comply with court orders regarding the disbursement of federal allocations to Rivers State, despite ongoing legal disputes concerning the state’s financial entitlements. In a statement on Friday, the Director of Press and Public Relations at the OAGF, Bawa Mokwa, emphasized the office’s … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a move aimed at fostering transparency and accountability in governance, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has issued a stern call to action directed at 36 state governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The organization has demanded detailed disclosure regarding federal allocations designated for local … Read more
According to Masari, governors should focus efforts in harnessing those resources that the state has control over. The Katsina State Governor, Aminu Bello-Masari, has urged his colleagues to look for alternative sources of revenue rather than relying on Federal Government monthly allocation that comes from the crude oil. “Every state has potential. We have to … Read more
The three tiers of government received more allocation in June due to the increase in revenue generated by the country during the period under review. The Increment in revenue saw the federation accounts allocation committee (FAAC) shared N651.18 billion to the three tiers of government. This is an increase of N104 billion when compared to … Read more