States Ignore Autonomy Ruling, Retain N1.46 Trillion LG Funds
State governments received N1.46 trillion meant for local government councils in the first quarter of 2026, despite the Supreme Court judgment granting financial autonomy to the third tier of government, findings by The PUNCH have revealed. Data from Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) reports, the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, and […]













