NGThe PUNCH reports that two years after a Supreme Court ruling mandated direct federal allocations to local government councils in Nigeria, implementation remains incomplete. Despite N10.48tn being allocated to local governments between July 2024 and June 2026, there is no clear evidence of nationwide compliance with the ruling. Allocations increased significantly in the second year post-ruling, rising from N4.496tn to N5.984tn, with an average monthly increase from N374.65bn to N498.67bn. However, concerns persist regarding whether funds are being transferred directly to council accounts, if state-level joint accounts are still operational, and whether local governments have regained control over their finances. The report highlights a lack of visible improvement in grassroots service delivery despite the financial boost.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual data on the allocation process and its shortcomings without overtly criticizing or praising any political faction. While it raises concerns about non-compliance with judicial rulings, it does not take a clearly partisan stance. The focus is on reporting the status of a法治
