Tag: Governance

Nigeria local government autonomy crisis deepens as states retain ₦1.46tn funds

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Nigeria local government autonomy crisis worsens as states withhold ₦1.46tn funds despite court ruling Nearly ₦1.46 trillion meant for grassroots...

‘We Are Nigeria’s Problem’ — Peter Obi Urges Nigerians to Pray for Political Leaders

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Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians to pray for their political leaders, admitting...

Reps confirm altered tax laws after passage, triggering fresh fears over Nigeria’s democracy

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Nigeria’s legislative integrity has come under renewed scrutiny following confirmation by a House of Representatives minority caucus committee that...

Oyo state N892bn 2026 appropriation: Makinde signs landmark budget to transform lives

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Ibadan – Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, is set to sign the 2026 Appropriation Bill of N892bn into law...

Osun will permanently banish, bury the coven of political baboons in the evil forest come 2026 – Accord Party

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The Accord party in Osun State, Nigeria has observed with alarm the continued public antics of the All Progressives...

Reps probe alleged tax law alterations as PDP demands suspension of new tax regime

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Nigeria’s sweeping tax reform agenda has hit a fresh legislative hurdle as the House of Representatives moves to investigate...

House of Reps cracks down: NNPC Ltd irregular payments probe exposes governance failures

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The Nigerian House of Representatives has intensified its scrutiny of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), demanding...

Osun Local Government Accounts Administration Bill: A Bold Reform Strengthening Grassroots Transparency

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The Osun State House of Assembly has approved a landmark legislation aimed at reshaping the financial administration of the...

FG deadline to pay contractors: Tinubu’s bold Dec 20 payout promise sparks hope and tension

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Rising Contractor Agitation Intensifies Pressure on Government — Inside the FG Deadline to Pay Contractors The Federal Government has announced...

CAC spent N118.75m without documentation – Auditor-General

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The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) is once again at the centre of a major accountability controversy after the Auditor-General...

Auditor-general’s report exposes NNPC non-remittance of N12.7b, raising governance concerns

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Nigeria’s national oil company, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), is once again under intense scrutiny after...

States, LGs shared ₦94.6bn ecological fund allocation amid floods

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Between January and September 2025, Nigeria’s 36 states and 774 local government areas collectively received N94.62bn in Ecological Fund...