Here is a roundup of some Nigerian newspaper headlines with our advocacy calls for Tuesday, 25 March, 2025.

1. ‘Local government autonomy: Labour warns governors on implementation’ –  Vanguard

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has warned that it will not take it kindly with any local government, or state governor that fails to properly implement the Supreme Court judgement on the local government autonomy.

Our Take: Nigeria’s governors and the federal government must understand that local government autonomy is not a buffet where they can pick and choose what to implement, it is a Supreme Court judgement, not a suggestion! We call on the governors and the federal government to fully implement this ruling without delay, ensuring that local governments receive their allocations directly.

2. ‘Nigerians spend N509 billion on electricity in three months amid poor performance’ – The Guardian 

Nigerians spent a total of N509.84 billion on electricity in the last quarter of 2024, a sharp modest increase from N466.69 billion spent in the third quarter, data from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) stated.

Our Take: Despite Nigerians spending a staggering N509.84 billion on electricity in just three months, power supply remains as unreliable as ever, almost as if we’re paying for darkness on an installment plan! This is unacceptable. We call on the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, to take immediate and decisive action to improve electricity generation and distribution.

3. ‘FCT teachers begin fourth strike in four months’ –  Daily Trust

Teachers in public primary schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have embarked on the fourth strike in four months. They were protesting the non-implementation of the N70,000 national minimum wage by the chairmen of the six area councils.

Our Take: It is beyond embarrassing that in the nation’s capital, teachers have turned striking into a termly ritual! Perhaps we should start including it in the school calendar! The refusal to implement the N70,000 minimum wage does not just disrespect our teachers but also sabotages the future of our children. We call on the chairmen of the six area councils, the FCT Secretary for Education, Danlami Hayyo, and the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to snap out of their slumber and do their jobs.