Local government autonomy
FG Sets 10-Member C’ttee To Enforce S’Court Judgment on LG Autonomy
The Supreme Court judgment, delivered on July 11, 2024, granted financial autonomy to local governments, and the committee is tasked with ensuring its enforcement.
Abuja, Nigeria – The Federal Government has inaugurated a 10-member inter-ministerial committee to enforce the Supreme … Continue Reading
NLC Hails Supreme Court Ruling On LG Autonomy, Questions State Electoral Commissions
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has praised the Supreme Court’s judgment granting fiscal autonomy to local government councils, calling it a “restoration of hope” in Nigeria’s democracy.
In a statement, NLC President Joe Ajaero described the ruling as … Continue Reading
Breaking: Supreme Court Declares It Unconstitutional For Governors To Hold LG Funds
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court has ruled that it is unconstitutional for state governors to withhold funds meant for Local Government administrations.
The apex court directed that Local Government allocations from the Federation Account be paid directly to … Continue Reading
National Assembly Grants Full Autonomy to 774 Local Governments
In a Historic Move, INEC to Conduct Local Government Elections
The National Assembly has taken a significant step towards decentralizing power in Nigeria by granting full financial and administrative autonomy to all 774 local government councils.
This move is aimed … Continue Reading