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NULGE expresses disappointment at the six-month delay in implementing financial autonomy for Nigeria's 774 local government areas. The union had anticipated this move as part of the court-ordered restructuring.
Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has warned President Bola Tinubu against taking foreign medical trips, urging him instead to utilize Nigeria's healthcare facilities. Obi made the call as the ruling APC kicks off its convention.
Labour's funding has increased by N1.7 trillion due to government subsidies, while opposition groups have criticized states for neglecting key areas such as agriculture and infrastructure. The Niger Delta region has also received criticism from the National Labour Congress (NLC) over its allocation.
The Bauchi State Chamber of Commerce has rejected the Federal Government's proposed Tax Reform Bill, voicing its opposition to the legislation.
