…the next three months, Nigeria needs coordinated action from the federal government, state governments, the private sector and development partners. “This is not a problem that can be solved by one institution alone,” he said. Isong urged the federal government, states, private sector and development partners to coordi…

…8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues Five state governments have said they plan to transform their existing local security outfits into state police once the constitutional process is finalised, following the House of Representatives' passage of an Executive Bill.Legit.ng re…

…not new to Adeleke. We were not in government in 2022. The APC had both the federal and state governments, yet Adeleke won despite that. This time around, they still have federal might, but it does not matter to the people of Osun. They are ready to vote for Adeleke. What is important is that the people must come out t…

…agencies under a counterpart funding model similar to that of UBEC. Under the proposal, state governments would prepare Rural Development Action Plans, provide counterpart funding, implement approved projects and account for the utilisation of intervention funds. According to Abdullahi, the arrangement would strengthen…

…country have already exceeded watch and warning thresholds.NIHSA Director General urged state governments and residents on floodplains to begin immediate evacuation without delay.

…in the state’s education sector. He said the partnership between the Federal and Kano State governments had contributed significantly to improvements in access to education, infrastructure and learning outcomes. Haruna added that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s declaration of a state of emergency in education and increased…

…with different challenges, ActionAid Nigeria, AAN, Saturday, tasked the Federal and State Governments to urgently protect the lives and property of Nigerians as high floods begin from July. The call was made by AAN’s General Assembly and Board of Directors, at its Annual General Meeting, which the Convener, Igho Akereg…

…that the proposed security reform could be turned into a dangerous political weapon by state governments ahead of the 2027 general elections. Prince Onu in a strong worded statement on .Thursday, acknowledged that establishment of state police has long been proposed as a potential solution to Nigeria’s growing security…

…determination to deepen cooperation with the Police, other security agencies, state governments, host communities and other stakeholders to combat vandalism, theft and sabotage of railway assets. He also appealed to members of the public to provide timely and credible information that could help security agencies preve…

…also seeks stronger domestic financing, improved coordination between federal and state governments, and closer integration of cash transfers with investments in nutrition, education, healthcare, and sanitation. It added that the interventions are expected to expand social protection coverage to about 41 million benefi…

…Federation Account Allocation Committee has shared N2.55tn among the Federal Government, state governments and local government councils from June 2026 revenue, representing an increase of N250bn from the N2.3tn distributed in the preceding month. The latest allocation represents a 10.9 per cent month-on-month increase…

…Federation Account Allocation Committee has shared N2.55tn among the Federal Government, state governments and local government councils from June 2026 revenue, representing an increase of N250bn from the N2.3tn distributed in the preceding month. The latest allocation represents a 10.9 per cent month-on-month increase…

…institution. Among its key provisions were the establishment of State Police Services by state governments, creation of State Police Service Commissions responsible for recruitment, discipline and promotions, and constitutional delineation of the responsibilities of federal and state police authorities. The proposal al…

…through effective coordination across government institutions, collaboration with state governments and stronger partnerships with the private sector. He also urged members to prioritise practical solutions over theoretical recommendations. “A fiscal reform that looks flawless on paper but fails to improve conditions f…

…issued by the University’s Registrar, Olayinka Balogun, commended the Federal and State Governments, as well as the combined security forces, for their roles in securing the victims’ release. Balogun said the abduction, which occurred on Friday, May 15, 2026, left an indelible mark on Oyo State, while the successful re…

…and proactive responses to emerging threats,” he said. Oyintiloye urged the federal and state governments to provide psychological support, rehabilitation and other relief packages for the rescued victims. “I congratulate the President, the Oyo State governor, the victims and the people of the state on this development…

…Davido and Asake, already support people through various charitable acts, adding that state governments should strengthen such efforts by committing more public resources to social welfare programmes. “If you advise APC governors to set aside N500 million every month to support the poor and the needy, they will do it.…

…the affected communities into mourning, with residents urging the Federal and Plateau State governments to strengthen security across Riyom and other vulnerable communities to halt the recurring attacks. As of the time of filing this report, security personnel had reportedly been deployed to the affected communities, w…

…would say it's not Tinubu's problem. Tinubu has passed savings from subsidy removal to state governments, which are now unusually awash with money. So, it's the governors' responsibility to tackle poverty, not Tinubu's. Ask about insecurity, they would tell you it's not Tinubu's fault but the nefarious work of his enem…

…need housing are wasting away without occupation in our major cities. They called on all state governments to urgently provide needed support to their housing corporations in accessing seamless land banking and funding to address rising housing shortages for the low and medium income group. "The meeting notes and conde…

…Ebonyi State have confirmed their attendance, demonstrating the increasing commitment of state governments to addressing housing challenges and attracting investment into the real estate sector. Also confirming participation are the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, the Minister of Innovation, Scienc…

…APM also called for clarification on reports of deductions from statutory allocations to state governments, urging the Federal Government to explain the legal basis, amounts involved and the purposes for which the funds were used. The party further urged the National Assembly to conduct a comprehensive investigation in…

…in Lagos before until this year." Poor cooperation The DG lamented poor cooperation from state governments on annual flood predictions and what to do to mitigate the impact as he said, "We have a challenge of cooperation from states, a serious challenge with cooperation from states. Most times we come before flood star…

…public enlightenment campaigns and begun assessing vulnerable communities, while state governments have accelerated the clearing of drainage channels and waterways in an effort to minimise the impact of future rainfall. Yet, despite these efforts, residents insisted that preventive measures often come only after commun…

…diplomats, development partners, industry leaders, academics and representatives of state governments. In his paper presentation titled, "Driving Private Sector Investment and Industrialisation in Nigeria's Marine and Blue Economy: Opportunities for Sustainable Economic Growth," Dangote, who was represented by the Mana…