Nigeria News Roundup - July 19: Tinubu's Minimum Wage, LG Autonomy, and Tech Investments

Nigeria grapples with LG autonomy debates and minimum wage adjustments. Tech sector sees notable investment and growth. Additionally, the nation faces security challenges.

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Published 2025-07-19 12:19 PM

Politics & Governance

The Senate has introduced a bill to establish the National Independent Local Government Electoral Commission (NILGEC), which would oversee local government elections and transfer authority from state commissions.

- leadership.ng

Governors are urged to support President Tinubu's push for local government autonomy, referencing past legal battles over local council creation and aligning with Supreme Court rulings to strengthen democratic governance.

- thisdaylive.com