financial autonomy

FG Delays Court-Mandated Local Government Allocations 4 Months After Ruling

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Tinubu Media Chat

Four months after the Supreme Court ordered the Federal Government to pay monthly allocations directly to the accounts of Nigeria’s 774 local government councils, the directive remains unimplemented. In July, the apex court ruled that local government allocations must bypass joint state-local government accounts managed by state governments. However, the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) … Read more

Autonomy: Nasarawa Submits Bill to Abolish Joint Accounts, Ministry Of LG

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The Nasarawa State Government has initiated efforts to restructure the local government system to align with the Supreme Court’s ruling that grants financial autonomy to local governments. To facilitate this, the state government has submitted an executive bill to the House of Assembly, seeking an amendment to the local government law. During Monday’s session in … Read more

Autonomy: Labour Calls for One-Year Recruitment Freeze for LGs

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Telecom Tariff NLC Protest

The Organized Labour, which includes the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), and Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP), has put forward a proposal for a staff redistribution, placement, and auditing exercise. This initiative aims to determine the accurate number of local government workers, primary school teachers, and pensioners across … Read more

Governors, FG Agree On Three-Month Delay For Local Government Autonomy

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Governors FG Local Government Autonomy

The Federal Government and state governors have agreed to a three-month delay in implementing the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on Local Government financial autonomy. The postponement means that Local Governments nationwide will have to wait until October before the new law, which mandates direct payments into their accounts, is fully enacted. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on … Read more

Biggest Achievement So Far – Ali Ndume Praises Tinubu Over Decision On LG Autonomy

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Ali Ndume Tinubu LG Autonomy

Ali Ndume commends President Tinubu for securing financial autonomy for Local Governments through a Supreme Court ruling, enhancing grassroots governance. Eko Hot Blog reports that Senate Chief Whip Ali Ndume has commended President Bola Tinubu’s administration for securing financial autonomy for Local Governments, marking it as the president’s most significant achievement since his inauguration in … Read more

NLC Applauds Court’s Ruling On Local Government Financial Autonomy

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Independence NLC President

NLC President Joe Ajaero praises the Supreme Court’s decision to grant financial autonomy to local governments, calling it a significant restoration of democratic hope. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has praised the Supreme Court’s decision to grant financial autonomy to local government areas. In a statement issued on Thursday, NLC … Read more

Local Governments Gain Financial Autonomy From State Governors

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The Supreme Court, has in a landmark ruling, granted financial autonomy to the 774 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the country. Eko Hot Blog reports that this ruling prohibited the 36 state governors from keeping or using funds meant for the 774 Local Government Areas (LGAs). Editor’s Picks  Border Reopening: Customs React To Tinubu’s Pronouncement … Read more

SHOWDOWN: Parliamentary Workers To Shut NASS, State Assemblies Wednesday

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) has threatened to embark on a nationwide strike over the non-implementation of financial autonomy for State Houses of Assembly. PASAN asserted that the strike scheduled to commence tomorrow will disrupt parliamentary activities across the country. Editors Pick  Borno Govt Offers Financial Support Of … Read more

Adamawa Assembly Passes Bill For Financial Autonomy To State Judiciary

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Adamawa Assembly Passes Bill For Financial Autonomy To State Judiciary

The Legal Adviser, after submitting the Bill, urged the lawmakers to graciously consider and okay the legislation Ekohotblog reports that the law providing financial autonomy to the state judiciary as an arm of government has been passed by the Adamawa State House of Assembly. Comrade Aminu Abdulkadir, JUSUN’s Legal Adviser, had previously submitted a bill … Read more

Governors To Meet Wednesday Over Financial Autonomy For Legislature, Judiciary

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Governors Deny Receiving N243.8bn Paris Club Refunds From FG

“The meeting will cover lessons for States and Actions for Governors” Governors of the 36 states will hold a teleconference on Wednesday to discuss the executive order 10 which grants financial autonomy to the state legislature and judiciary. Details of the meeting was contained in a statement issued on Monday and signed by Abdulrazaque Bello-Barkindo, … Read more

Governors Not Averse To Financial Autonomy For State Legislatures – Tambuwal

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Tambuwal

State governors are fully behind agitation for financial autonomy for state assemblies and judiciary, Aminu Tambuwal, governor of Sokoto, has said. Tambuwal said this after a meeting with Ibrahim Gambari, chief of staff to the president, some governors and a delegation of States Legislators Conference at Aso Rock. His comment is coming in the wake … Read more

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