A bill seeking to strip vice presidents, governors and deputy governors of immunity has passed second reading at the House of Representatives. The constitutional amendment bill scaled through second reading during plenary on Wednesday. The proposed legislation is sponsored by…
…Advocate equitable VAT sharing, tax stability By Matthew Denis and Blessing Emmanuel The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), representing the 36 state governors, has expressed strong support for the tax reform initiatives introduced by President Bola Tinubu. During a consultation meeting…
…Sanwo-Olu, Abiodun, Alia condemn tragic incidents, commiserate with victims’ families …FG expresses deep sorrow over tragic loss of lives, pledges immediate govt assistance …105 lives lost due to poverty-induced neoliberal economic policies, criminal negligence — Falana …CAN condemns Abuja stampede,…
A former member of the House of Representatives, Bade Falade, has expressed concern over the increasing trend of former governors becoming lawmakers, arguing that many of them ultimately become liabilities to the National Assembly and their constituents. Falade, who represented…
Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima on Tuesday implored governors of the 36 states to double campaign efforts to make Nigeria open defecation-free in the next five years. Shettima argued that every step taken towards ending open defecation will improve health,…
Wives of Nigeria Governors Forum have resolved to keep up the fight against sexual and gender-based violence in their various states. The forum said it was a testament to the commitment of these remarkable collaborations, progress, and development in the…
The Nigerian Governors’ Forum, NGF, has expressed its support for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in its anti-corruption crusade. This is coming as the Supreme Court reserved ruling on the suit against the EFCC by 19 other governors…
As Nigerians call for reduced governance costs, the 2024 personnel expenditure for Nigeria’s 36 states has reached N2.76 trillion, This represents an increase from N2.26 trillion in 2023, marking an addition of approximately N901.88 billion over two years, with N501.16…
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Nigeria’s 36 state governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Mr Nyesom Wike to “disclose details of any Chinese loans, liabilities, and other external borrowing obtained, and guaranteed by…
Ten out of the 13 governors elected under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have so far arrived the Enugu State Government House for the party’s Governors Forum meeting on Wednesday. The governors were Sheyin Makinde of Oyo,…
