ALGON Partners with WHO, NDDC As Landmark Technical Workshop on Primary Health Care Revitalization Kicks Off in Abuja
A groundbreaking technical workshop on Primary Health Care (PHC) revitalization and operationalization has commenced in Abuja, Nigeria, marking a significant milestone in the country’s healthcare sector. The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) is partnering with the World Health…
National Gas Expansion Programme Appoints Hon Moses Nomeh as Chairman to Boost Grassroots Development
In a significant move to accelerate grassroots development and capacity building, the National Gas Expansion Programme (NGEP) has inaugurated Hon Moses Nomeh, Deputy National President of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), as its Chairman. This strategic appointment…
ALGON Set to Host Technical Workshop on Primary Healthcare Revitalization and Operationalization Programme
The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) is gearing up to host a high-level Technical Workshop on its Primary Healthcare Revitalization and Operationalization Programme (PHC-ROP) in Abuja on Wednesday, August 28th, 2024. The event, scheduled to take place at…
Why Nigeria Needs A New Constitution To Survive – The Patriots
A group of concerned Nigerians, known as The Patriots, has reiterated the need for a new constitution for Nigeria, stating that the current one is hindering the country’s progress and development. In a statement issued at the end of the…
Governor Hope Uzodimma Celebrates Supreme Court Victory with Thanksgiving Service, Pledges Continued Good Governance
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the people of Imo State for their overwhelming support, following the Supreme Court’s affirmation of his victory in the 2023 Imo State Governorship Election. In a thanksgiving service…
ALGON National President Leads High-Level Delegation to Technical Session on Supreme Court Judgement and Emerging Issues
In a significant move, the National President of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Hon Aminu Mu’azu Maifata, is leading a high-level delegation of the National Executive Council (NEC) to a one-day technical session. The event, themed “Enhancing…
ALGON Moves To Boost Grassroots Education Through Partnership with Federal Ministry of Education
In a move to address the education gap in Local Government Areas (LGAs) and Councils, the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has sought a partnership with the Federal Ministry of Education. Led by its National President, Hon Aminu…
Fidelity Bank Slammed with N555.8m Fine for Data Breach As NDPC Cracks Down on Non-Compliance
The National Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has imposed a hefty fine of N555.8 million on Fidelity Bank for violating the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDP Act) and the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR). This move marks a significant crackdown on…
Galadimawa: Bandits Wreak Havoc In Kaduna Village, District Head’s Wife, Two Children Abducted
A devastating attack by rampaging bandits on Galadimawa Village in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State has left the community reeling. The bandits, who struck on Tuesday, August 21, 2024, at approximately 11:30 pm, abducted the second wife of…
Nigerians To Pay More for “Upgraded” International Passport As New Travel Document’s Tariff Takes Off
In a move that’s left many Nigerians feeling “passport-less,” the federal government has announced a significant increase in the cost of obtaining the country’s international passport. The new fees, which take effect on September 1, 2024, are part of efforts…
