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SERAP Seeks Court Order for CBN to Reveal LG Payments
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has instituted a legal action at the Federal High Court in Lagos, seeking an order to compel the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to publicly disclose detailed records of any direct payments made to Nigeria’s 774 local government councils from the Federation Account. The rights group is demanding […]
SERAP Demands CBN Disclose Direct Funding to Local Governments
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has issued a strong demand to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to publicly disclose whether it has commenced direct disbursement of allocations to the 774 local government areas (LGAs) across the country. This request follows the recent Supreme Court ruling nullifying the longstanding practice of state governors […]
INEC Struggles to Fund By-Election , Delays Loom
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is facing a major hurdle in its plans to conduct by-elections to fill 16 vacant seats in the National Assembly and state Houses of Assembly. INEC Funding constraints have stalled the process, leaving millions of Nigerians without representation in the legislative arm of government. The 16 vacant seats include […]