SANWO-OLU URGES STATE GOVTS TO CUT DOWN ON WASTE, EXCESS FOR ECONOMIC STABILITY
Nov. 16, 2021 …Says robust Public Finance Management system critical pathway for efficient, effective delivery of dividends of democracy to citizens Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has advised state…
Governors pledge to mediate in doctors’ strike
Aug. 27, 2021 The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has resolved to take a mediatory role to resolve the ongoing strike by the Nigeria Association of Resident Doctors (NARD). The forum…
COVID-19 Second Wave: Govs to meet over Wednesday as schools re-open
The Nigerian Governors Forum on Monday said it will meet on Wednesday to chart a way out of the second wave of the pandemic as schools reopen across the country….
World Bank approves Nigeria’s $1.5bn loan request, says country at a critical juncture
The World Bank has finally approved Nigeria’s request for a $1.5 billion loan. This was announced in a statement by World Bank on Tuesday noting that the facility is a…
World Bank says Nigeria’s $1.5 bn budget support loan request in progress
Nigeria’s 1.5 billion dollar budget support loan request is “still in the works”, says Shubham Chaudhuri, World Bank Country Director for Nigeria. Chaudhuri said this on Thursday in Abuja, at…
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…
Hate speech Bill: Respect the views of Nigerians – Govs urge lawmakers
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has advised the National Assembly to hold public hearing on the hate speech Bill before it to ensure that the views of Nigerians were captured…