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$418m Paris Club Refund: Don’t Tamper With Our Allocations, Governors Insist

Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF)
Governors of the 36 states of the federation have reaffirmed their position that the federal government should not go ahead with the planned deduction of $418 million from the FederationRead More

$418m Paris Refund: Governors Appeal Suit Challenging Dismissal Of Deductions

Court of Law
Governors of the 36 States of the Federation have appealed the court judgment which dismissed their suit challenging the federal government’s planned deduction of $418 million from the federation accountRead More

Nigerian Governors In Dubai For Investment Drive

Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi
Fourteen Nigerian governors have arrived Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) for an Annual Investment Meeting, starting tomorrow, March 29. The gathering is expected to witness a highly engaging interaction, whichRead More

Governors Doubt NNPC’s N287bn Profit, Call For More Transparency

Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF)
Bemoan oil firm’s inability to contribute to Federation Account in January The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) yesterday questioned the veracity of the profit recently declared by the Nigerian National PetroleumRead More

NLC To Shut Down Economy From February 1 Over Petrol Price Hike

Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC)
he Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Wednesday, directed all its states organs to intensify mobilisation for next Thursday’s nationwide protest against the Nigerian Federal Government over its proposed increase in theRead More

All Aso Rock Visitors, Governors To Undergo COVID-19 Test Before Entry – Presidency

Aso Rock
The Presidency has disclosed that all visitors to the Presidential Villa in Abuja will henceforth take a rapid COVID-19 test before being allowed entry. According to the Nation, the newRead More

Insecurity: SERAP Urges Buhari To Probe Alleged Misuse Of Security Votes By Governors

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP)
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami and appropriate anti-corruption agenciesRead More

Electoral Bill: CSOs Write National Assembly, Highlight Cross-referencing Errors

Electoral Amendment Bill
Want contentious sections corrected before resending to Buhari for assent A group of eight civil society organisations (CSOs) have written a letter to the senate president, Dr. Ahmad Lawan, SpeakerRead More

Electoral Bill: Senators Resolve To Consult House Members, Constituents On Way Forward

Electoral Amendment Bill
The Senate on Wednesday resolved to consult with the House of Representatives before taking a definite action on the 2021 Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill which President Muhammadu Buhari refused toRead More

After Destroying LG System, Leading To Insecurity, Govs Working To Scuttle Electoral Reform

Electoral Amendment Bill
Still lobbying president not to sign bill into law INEC warns delay may affect off-season polls More CSOs urge Buhari’s assent After crippling the local government system across the country,Read More