The Nigerian government says it will free local governments’ finances from the control of state governors, describing the move as necessary for grassroots development. The government said it will achieve […]
In line with its tradition of taking hard and difficult decisions with far-reaching implications on the Nigerian system, the present government recently re-emphasized financial autonomy to local governments in Nigeria. This […]
Despite appeals by stakeholders and re-enforcement of police personnel, cult gangs have continued to run riot in Khana Local government area of Rivers state. Two communities in Bangha clan, Khana […]
The agitation for local government’s independence has been louder in recent times by well-meaning Nigerians, considering how this third tier of government has become subservient to state governors across the […]
The Federal High Court on Monday declined to restrain the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) from implementing its recent guidelines on local government funds. The judgment by John Tsoho of […]
The Senate has thrown its weight behind financial guidelines for Local Governments recently introduced by the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU). The NFIU on Monday issued a guideline which prevents […]
Nigeria is rich in natural and human resources, with a population of over 150 million people; the most populous country in Africa. At the time of her political independence, on […]