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Governors Plan Review of LG Financial Autonomy Verdict, Says Soludo

Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has announced that governors will review the Supreme Court’s verdict granting financial autonomy to local government councils. Soludo made this statement on Thursday after meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja, describing the verdict as “great.” “The Supreme Court is the final authority, and as […]

FG Confident of Resolving Minimum Wage Dispute Next Week

The Federal Government is hopeful that the ongoing deadlock over the new minimum wage will be resolved next week. This optimism was expressed by the Ministers of Information and Labour following a closed-door session between President Bola Tinubu and the leaders of organized labour at the State House on Thursday. The meeting, which lasted about […]

#EndSARS: Nigerian Government Guilty of Rights Violations, ECOWAS Court Rules

The ECOWAS Court of Justice has ruled that the Federal Republic of Nigeria violated the human rights of Obianuju Udeh and two others during the #EndSARS protests at the Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos State on October 20 and 21, 2020. The court found Nigeria in breach of several articles of the African Charter on […]

Supreme Court Grants Financial Independence to Local Governments

The Supreme Court has granted financial autonomy to the 774 local government councils in Nigeria, ordering the Federal Government to immediately start direct payments to their exclusive accounts. In a landmark judgment, Justice Emmanuel Agim criticized the decades-long refusal of state governments to grant financial autonomy to local governments. He emphasized that only democratically elected […]

New Ministry of Livestock Development Aims to Resolve Farmer-Herder Clashes

President Bola Tinubu has announced the creation of the Ministry of Livestock Development, aiming to resolve the ongoing clashes between herders and crop farmers that have resulted in significant loss of life and property across Nigeria. During the inauguration of the “Renewed Hope Livestock Reform Implementation Committee” at the State House in Abuja, Tinubu emphasized […]

NERC Considers Tough Penalties on DisCos for Power Supply Failures

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has threatened to sanction electricity distribution companies (DisCos) if they fail to distribute at least 95% of their monthly energy allocations. The commission’s Order on Performance Monitoring Framework outlines stringent penalties for DisCos that fail to meet this requirement, causing hardship for electricity consumers. According to the order, DisCos […]

Airlines Face NCAA Sanctions for False Departure Schedules

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued a stern warning to airlines about engaging in deceptive departure time scheduling. During a briefing at the NCAA’s corporate headquarters in Abuja, Acting Director General Chris Najomo emphasized the agency’s zero-tolerance policy towards regulatory infractions. Speaking through the NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael […]

Zenith Bank Wins Best Commercial Bank and Corporate Governance Awards for 2024

Zenith Bank Plc has once again demonstrated its leadership in the banking sector, securing the title of Best Commercial Bank in Nigeria at the World Finance Banking Awards 2024. This marks the fourth consecutive year the bank has received this prestigious accolade. Additionally, Zenith Bank was honored with the Best Corporate Governance award in Nigeria […]

Government Promises to Resolve Fuel Crisis

The Federal Government has pledged to resolve the ongoing fuel crisis that has severely impacted the transportation sector. Motorists have been paying between ₦900 and ₦1,200 per litre due to shortages. Minister of State for Petroleum (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, assured Nigerians via Twitter that the government is working around the clock to address the logistical […]

Rivers Assembly Approves Frank-Fubara as Commissioner

The Rivers State House of Assembly has confirmed Mr Emmanuel Onengiye-Ofori Frank-Fubara as a commissioner-designate. The clerk has been directed to inform Governor Siminalayi Fubara of the confirmation for possible swearing-in. Governor Fubara sent a letter to the Speaker, Honourable Victor Oko-Jumbo, requesting the confirmation in accordance with Section 192 of the 1999 Constitution. During […]

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