Changing of textbooks yearly causing more hardship for parents – Oguntoyinbo
A leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has said that the frequent change of textbooks in schools is making life harder for parents and guardians. Speaking on Tuesday, Oguntoyinbo called on the Minister of Education, Mr. Tunji Alausa, and other key players in the education sector to stop the […]
Why Governor’s Take 65% Of Federal Account Allocation – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has explained why state governors receive the majority of federal revenue allocations, stating that their role is critical to Nigeria’s development. Speaking during a New Year visit by the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) at his Ikoyi residence, Tinubu emphasized that governors are central to driving food security, economic growth, and national prosperity. […]
How Nigerian Governors Spent $50 Billion in Excess Crude Savings and Its Impact on Fuel Subsidy
In a recent report by the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), it was revealed how Nigerian state governors spent $50 billion from the Excess Crude Account (ECA) back in 2010. This significant amount of money, which could have alleviated fuel subsidy problems, was used after a Supreme Court ruling deemed the ECA illegal. Dr. Tayo […]
Supreme Court Reserves Judgment on Federal Government’s Suit for Local Government Autonomy
The Supreme Court has delayed its decision on the Federal Government’s lawsuit seeking full autonomy for the country’s 774 Local Government Areas. On Thursday, June 13, a seven-member panel led by Justice Garba Lawal decided to reserve judgment after state governors, represented by their Attorneys-General, presented their arguments. The governors asked for the case to […]