Tag: Local Government Autonomy

Court Affirms Local Government Autonomy, Ends State Control of Basic Education Funds

A Federal High Court has ruled that local governments are constitutionally autonomous and not subject to state control. The court voided sections of the UBE Act that placed local education…

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Tinubu to Governors: Obey Supreme Court Ruling on Local Council Autonomy, Back State Police

Tinubu directs governors to fully implement Supreme Court verdict granting financial autonomy to local councils President says direct funding is key to effective grassroots governance and APC strength Tinubu, Akpabio,…

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AGF Fagbemi Warns Edo Governor Against Unconstitutional Suspension of LG Chairmen

Justice Minister insists governors lack power to sack elected local government officials Says Supreme Court ruling has redefined autonomy of council administration Cautions Edo governor after suspension of 18 chairmen…

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FG, Governors Agree on Temporary Suspension of LG Autonomy

    The Federal Government and state governors have agreed to a three-month moratorium on the implementation of the Supreme Court's judgment on Local Government autonomy. This decision was made…