NGF demands stepping down of Infectious Diseases Bill, tasks States to increase COVID-19 testing capacity
The governors of the 36 states of the Federation have demanded that the Infectious Diseases Bill be stepped down until all necessary procedures were followed. The call was part of…
State govs to meet April 22 to review situation on COVID-19
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) is to review the Covid-19 situation and various measures taken by State Governments at various stages since the virus hit Nigeria. The meeting is slated…
COVID-19: Govs seek suspension of all state deductions, restructuring of all debt service payments
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has called for urgent fiscal measures to safeguard liquidity of state governments as the country continues with efforts to curtail the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19)….
COVID-19: Gov Obaseki goes into self-isolation, sends samples for testing
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has gone into self isolation, following his close contact with the Bauchi State Governor, Sen. Bala Muhammed and Chief of Staff to the President,…
Nigeria govs donate N200m to Abule Ado/Soba Emergency Relief Fund
The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF), an umbrella of the 36 State Governors, has donated N200 million to the Abule Ado/Soba Emergency Relief Fund set up by the Lagos State Government. Abdulrazaque Bello-Barkindo,…
COVID-19: NGF constitutes sub-committee to review trend
The Nigeria Governors‘ Forum (NGF) has set up a seven-member sub-committee to review the trend of the Corona virus and global failing in petroleum price, as well advice State governments on required measures…
New minimum wage: No state will pay below N30,000 when we finally get to that point- Governors assure
State governors, under the umbrella of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), have reaffirmed their acceptance to pay N30,000 minimum wage to workers in their respective states. NGF Chairman Kayode Fayemi…
Buhari’s $30bn Loan Request: Final decision rests with Executive, Legislative – NGF
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) says the final decision about granting President Muhammadu Buhari’s request to borrow $30billion rests on the executive and legislative arm. Speaking to journalists after a…
National economic council approves additional $250m investment for NSIA
Having received a presentation of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) business update, and outlook, the National Economic Council on Thursday resolved to invest an additional $250 million into…
Governors meet in Abuja over N614bn bailout fund refund
The 36 state governors, under the umbrella of Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), are currently meeting in Abuja. According to the itinerary, they were to discuss the time frame for the…