…to address the growing humanitarian challenge. Obi urged the federal government and state governments to make proactive investments in securing agricultural corridors and support smallholder farmers with accessible resources. He urged governments to work closely with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and ot…

…that about ₦800 billion had been unlawfully deducted from statutory allocations due to state governments, claiming the funds were diverted without constitutional or legislative approval. According to him, the combined value of the alleged off-budget expenditures and deductions from state allocations suggested the creat…

…improving access, quality and continuity in the nation's education system. Nwosu urged state governments, education stakeholders and parents to support the implementation of the reform, emphasising that education remains the foundation for national growth and sustainable development. He further praised the administrati…

…Allowance and Earned Academic Allowance. However, ASUU expressed concern that the state governments in the zone were yet to honour the agreement despite participating in the negotiations that culminated in its signing in December 2025. The union noted that several state-owned universities across the country, including…

…and actively educate children. He added that the committee would work with UBEC, state governments, State Universal Basic Education Boards (SUBEBs) and other stakeholders to ensure effective implementation. The committee will oversee the timely completion of projects and the provision of furniture and essential utiliti…

…Service, and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria. The minister called on state governments to complement the federal government's efforts by assisting returnees to settle back into their communities. "There is no doubt in my heart that these strong Nigerians will fit in soon. "The great spirit of hard work and pe…

…recognition. The guest speaker of the anniversary, Dr AbdulHakeem Abdullateef, urged state governments across Nigeria to allow the establishment of Shari'a panels where Muslim communities desire them.

…centres and frontline service providers fall largely within the responsibility of state governments. "The classrooms are in your states. The primary healthcare centres are under your authority. The teachers, nurses, midwives and community workers are all in your employ. "No federal programme, no matter how well designe…

…community-based policing, while critics have raised concerns about potential abuse by state governments. The Senate's consideration of the bill is expected to generate extensive debate as lawmakers weigh its implications for national security, federalism, and governance.

…for millions of working Nigerians. The organisation called on President Bola Tinubu and state governments to prioritise the expansion of social protection programmes as part of efforts to improve the welfare and quality of life of informal workers across the country.

…their locations, ownership status, size, current use, and legal basis immediately. State governments, communities, and private landowners have a right to know whether any part of their land has truly been set aside for this purpose, and whether there was lawful consultation and consent before such designation was made.…

…rather than criticising, it is better to advise. "The President, working together with state governments, should declare a national emergency on security. Governance should change so that the number one, two and three priorities are security in all its facets," he said. He stressed that the government could no longer o…

…elicit promises from all candidates in the race who view devolution of police powers to state governments as an effective solution to the pervasive insecurity in the country. Also, on the elements of restructuring, the Tinubu campaign is likely to point to the local government (LG) autonomy reform enacted during his ad…

…a bandits' den. While it may be premature to apportion full blame, both the federal and state governments bear responsibility. The federal government is expected to secure national parks through its forest guards, yet reports suggest poor coordination with other security agencies. The state government also appears to h…

…Lagos which consisted of the areas of authority of the present Western State and Lagos State Governments, excluding Egba Division. (2) The Protectorate of Southern Nigeria which comprised roughly the areas of authority of the present three Eastern States, and of the Midwestern State Government. (3) The Protectorate of…

Bwala made the remark against the backdrop of allocations from the Federal Government to state governments. Posting on X, the presidential aide wrote: "The President is not a prefect to the governors. That is why I talk about federalism. They have State Houses of Assembly. At the centre, whatever the President provides…