…river. The Igbokoda monarch, Oba Afolabi Odidiomo, had called on the Federal and Ondo State governments to expedite recovery efforts and address suspected contamination from decomposing human remains and spilt aviation fuel. The recovery operation has been complicated by the swampy terrain and the aircraft’s submersion…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has urged the Federal Government and state governments to prioritise policies that promote production, support businesses and create jobs to ease the rising cost of living. Adeleke said this on Tuesday in Ilesa at the second Distinguished Public Lecture Series of the University of…

…the community’s monarch and residents calling for urgent intervention by the federal and state governments. Meanwhile, the Senate has called for a comprehensive audit of the Nigerian Air Force’s aircraft fleet and maintenance funding, while the House of Representatives has demanded an independent investigation into the…

…Local Government Area of Ondo State, Oba Afolabi Odidiomo, has urged the Federal and state governments to expedite efforts to recover the remains of victims of a Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash in the community. PUNCH Online reported that a NAF ATR-42 aircraft crashed in the community last Monday, with at least 25 pe…

…supplies and other essential relief materials. Aliero further urged the federal and state governments to coordinate their security and humanitarian responses and facilitate the safe return of displaced residents once their communities were secure. Senator Aliero seeks urgent federal intervention over bandit attacks in…

…alternatives to reduce transportation costs. He said the government was working with state governments, through the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, and private investors to expand affordable transport services under the National Affordable CNG Transportation Programme. More buses, electric vehicles Responding to a request fo…

…loss to his family and community. The association called on the Federal and Plateau State Governments, as well as security agencies, to take urgent measures to protect residents from continued attacks on communities across the state. BYM said mining sites, farmlands, rural settlements and community roads should not bec…

…their accuracy and reliability. What commitments do you expect from the federal and state governments? The first thing I want to emphasise is alignment. We need the people implementing this partnership to work with the government, which is responsible for the lives of Nigerians, to make it succeed. We want to work with…

…lower logistics costs. Oyedele said the measures would be expanded in partnership with state governments to ensure support reached those most in need without adding pressure to the wider economy.

…deployment of compressed natural gas vehicles across the country. It said federal and state governments would support the rollout, while transport operators would be encouraged to pass the savings from CNG use on to passengers. 7. Excess profit tax The Federal Government said it would consider an excess profit tax for…

…our children from the bondage of abduction once again. We congratulate the Imo and Oyo State Governments and the Federal Government, too.” “The Federal Government, which has the preponderance of power and capacity to effectively nip this embarrassing development in the bud, must be more proactive and live up to its pro…

…to them, maintain silence,” Bolaji said. He urged the NYSC, security agencies and state governments to strengthen coordination and assess the security situation along routes commonly used by prospective corps members. “There should be proper coordination between the NYSC and the security agencies. Before these young pe…

…son Greatness is among the victims, called on the Federal Government, the Oyo and Imo State governments, and security agencies to treat the rescue as an urgent priority.Mother of abducted NYSC member cries out for help. Photo I want is for my son to come back alive. These are young Nigerians who were simply travelling…

…to us, we know how to talk. Some state universities are still on strike. How many state governments have keyed into the 2025 agreement? Most of them have improved. I think the only universities that are still on strike now are the three state universities in Lagos. Taraba State is unwilling. They will hear from us soon…

…5PAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Four Nigerian state governments announced work-free or teaching-free days for Monday, October 5, 2026, in honour of World Teachers' Day, which UNESCO established as an annual commemoration observed on that date every year.The declarations came from K…

…as a response to the gap in connectivity between major networks and local access points.State governments were urged to “cut and harmonise Right of Way and site permit charges” and shorten approval times. According to the communiqué, 12 states now charge zero Right of Way fees, up from seven in December 2024.The NCC sa…

…wider community. In a statement released on Saturday, Oyewale urged the FG, the NYSC, state governments and security agencies to take immediate and decisive measures to address the security challenges confronting travellers nationwide. He specifically charged security agencies in the area where the abduction occurred t…

…are currently using the 1978 Land Use Act which, obviously, vests power in the hands of state governments and has an inefficient traditional system of accessing land. “That has affected smallholders, because smallholder farmers only cultivate an average of 0.5 to two hectares of land. “So, how do we increase that to en…

…despite repeated efforts to resolve the matter. She appealed to both the federal and state governments to consider the families’ request and allow them to bury their loved ones. File Photo: Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu. Similarly, the traditional ruler of Akinlalu, Oba Israel Aborisade, said the community…

…to resume its suspended nationwide strike if the federal government and several state governments do not urgently address a list of unresolved demands affecting university lecturers. ASUU president Christopher Piwuna issued the warning in a statement released in the early hours of Friday, following an emergency session…

…accounted for N153.77 trillion of that figure, with the remaining balance attributed to state governments and the Federal Capital Territory.Nigeria's 2026 budget projects a deficit of about N31.46 trillion, with borrowing expected to cover much of the shortfall.The government has said the borrowing is necessary to fund…

…Will Erode the Place of Teachers in the Classroom: A Myth or Reality?” He also urged state governments and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to fully implement the Harmonised Retirement Age for Teachers Act, 2022. According to him, the law increased teachers’ retirement age from 60 to 65 years and qualifying service…

…president appealed to the Federal Government to work with key stakeholders, especially state governments, to ensure the implementation of approved incentives and welfare packages for teachers. They include payment of a special salary scale for teachers in basic and secondary schools, reintroduction of bursary awards to…

…companies, professional bodies, educational institutions, development partners and state governments to create internship, mentorship, project-based learning and employment opportunities for the beneficiaries. In a goodwill message, the Director-General of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Abisoye Cok…

…increased federal revenue does not automatically translate into unlimited resources for state governments. During Ortom’s administration, many of his fellow governors who were willing to perform had to make the most of what they received from the Federation Account. Benue, under Ortom, was among the states that frequen…