The gradual death of the local government system (3), By Eric Teniola
From last week continues the narrative that the federating states in an undiluted federal system reserve the power to create or establish a system of local government which takes account of their internal diversity or recognises the plural character of the nation IN that case, it was strongly canvassed that local governments should be relatively […]
Before governors milk Local Government funds dry
There must be administrative procedures in our LGs to ensure dutiful, committed, dedicated and effective leaders
LG Autonomy: AILM identifies dangers in implementation, calls for caution
Akwa Ibom Liberation Movement (AILM) has given reasons why the Local Government Autonomy Bill recently signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari, may not be in the best interest of Akwa Ibom State and its people.
Local governments: Victims of rape who are also rapists
There is a pretence of a debate over the practice and funding of local governments in the country. The Federal Government, putting up a facade of defending local governments, rolled out new guidelines on their expenditure, including a maximum daily N500,000 cash withdrawal.
Activist lauds FG’s decision to grant financial autonomy to local government councils
Mr Ambrose Ikenna, a human rights activist has commended the Federal Government’s directive to send local governments’ allocations direct to their accounts with effect from June 1.
Senate backs NFIU’s directive on Local Government finance
Seeks urgent adoption of LG financial autonomy option By Henry Umoru THE Senate, yesterday threw its weight behind financial guidelines for Local Governments recently introduced by the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU). The Senate has also resolved that relevant stakeholders like State Houses of Assembly and the Presidency should expedite action on the nagging issue […]
