Local government
The Kwara State government has embarked on another edition of its annual free medical surgical outreach, aimed at improving access to quality healthcare and achieving universal health coverage for its citizens. The 2025 edition was flagged off at the Aisha Buhari Mother and Child Hospital in Eyekorin, Asa local government
Local government
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to prioritising road infrastructure development as a catalyst for economic growth, improved commerce, and tourism promotion across the state. Speaking during the commissioning of seven reconstructed roads in the Badagry Local Government Area, Sanwo-Olu emphasized that the projects
Local government
Maharashtra is likely to go to polls for its local self-government body elections in November-December, with State Election Commissioner Dinesh Waghmare indicating that the polls will be held after Diwali. The elections have been pending for three years, with 29 municipal corporations currently being run by administrators. The State Election
Local government
Jigawa State Governor Malam Umar Namadi is overseeing the execution of 74 different road projects, spanning over 976 kilometers across all 27 local government areas of the state. Out of these projects, the governor inherited 26 roads from the previous administration, which his administration has completed, connecting hundreds of rural
Local government
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to prioritizing road infrastructure development as a key driver of economic growth, trade, and tourism in the state. During the commissioning and handing over of the reconstructed Aradagun, Mosafejo, Ilado, Imeke, Samuel Ekudayo, Toga, and Hospital roads
Local government
The Region 6 Internal Affairs Unit (IAU) and partner agencies are working closely with local government units (LGUs) to provide recovery and rehabilitation support to internally displaced persons (IDPs) affected by the Kanlaon Volcano eruption in Negros Occidental. The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Negros Island Region (DSWD-NIR) reported that
Local government
The BATN Foundation has embarked on a significant project in the Ifelodun Muslim Area of Oluyole Local Government, Ibadan, Oyo State, with the commissioning of a 20,000-litre capacity solar-powered borehole. This initiative aligns with the organization's mission to support underserved communities in achieving Sustainable Development Goal six
Local government
Malaysia's Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) has been allocated RM1.54 billion under Budget 2025 to finance solid waste management and public cleansing operations in six states and two Federal Territories. The ministry is responsible for managing solid waste and public cleansing in Perlis, Kedah, Pahang, Negeri
Local government
The ANTARA News Agency is seen as a vital channel for the government to share information with the public, according to Bambang Haryo Soekartono, a member of the House of Representatives. The agency should be utilized by both central and regional governments to disseminate information effectively. Soekartono emphasized the importance
Local government
Moody's Ratings has upgraded Hunan Xiangjiang New Area Development Group Co., Ltd's issuer rating and senior unsecured bond rating to Baa2 from Baa3, citing increased central government support to regional and local governments, which has enabled Changsha's governmental capacity to support (GCS) score to
Local government
Former Chief Executive Officer Modou Jonga of the Brikama Area Council (BAC) and former Chairman Sheriffo Sonko have testified before the Local Government Commission of Inquiry (LGCI), admitting to serious lapses in governance and accountability. According to their testimonies, they breached the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) governing the use of
Local government
As the worst-hit part of the state grapples with the severe impact of malnutrition, the Katsina government and UNICEF have committed to providing an additional N1 billion to address acute malnutrition cases. Between January and June 2025, reports indicate that 650 children lost their lives due to malnutrition, despite the
