1. AN INVESTIGATION OF THE AGITATION AND CLAMORING FOR RESTRUCTURING OF NIGERIA FEDERATION
Background of the study
For some months, the discourse of restructuring has dominated the public sphere, and this theme has been disseminated via the use of digital, print, and electronic media. Restructuring appears to be the in-thing currently in every quarter. Until...
2. COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF FEDERALISM AND NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIA AND SOUTH AFRICA (1960-2010)
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
A very striking feature of every federal state is the existence of diversities. Whether federations are formed by integration of previously independent entities or through differentiation of a single entity into many components, the...
3. IMPLICATIONS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTONOMY ON RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Background of the study
Since time immemorial, local government autonomy has been a discussing issue among academic scholars cum researchers. Local government in Nigeria is a product of decentralization and is established by law. As a federal state, Nigeria has th...
4. FISCAL FEDERALISM IN NIGERIA: THEORY AND DIMENSIONS
ABSTRACT
The dynamism and complexity of Nigeria’s federalism has attracted academic scrutiny. This is because it has generated so many problems capable of threatening the corporate existence and continuity of the Nigerian state. This research, the...
5. FISCAL FEDERALISM AND REVENUE ALLOCATION FROM FEDERATION ACCOUNT TO STATES EQUITABLE AND FAIR
ABSTRACT
The study examines fiscal federalism and revenue allocation from federation account to States, with a view to determine if it is equitable and fair using state per capita allocation from 2000-2013. The purpose of the research is to determine wh...
6. THE SOUTH WEST AGITATION AND CLAMOUR FOR NIGERIA’S RESTRUCTURING IN THE FOURTH REPUBLIC
Background of the study
Nigeria's federalism since the pre-independence era has been a cause of considerable debate. More controversial is her return to democratic rule in 1999, which has resulted in the emergence of a new form of politics cen...
7. FISCAL FEDERALISM AND RESOURCE CONTROL IN NIGERIA: THE WAY FORWARD
Abstract
This study is on fiscal federalism and resource control in Nigeria. The total population for the study is 200 residents of selected communities in Delta state. The researcher used questionnaires as the instrument for the data collection. Descriptive Surve...
8. AN EXAMINATION OF THE CONCEPT OF FISCAL FEDERALISM AND TAX LEGISLATION IN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF LAGOS STATE
ABSTRACT
This work is prompted by the shortage of revenue accruing to the federating units in Nigeria. It exposes the potential of taxation as an alternative and or additional revenue source to the federating states in Nigeria. Using the doctrinal method of research, this work espouses...
9. FISCAL FEDERALISM AND MACROECONOMIC PERFORMANCE IN NIGERIA
Background to the Study
Fiscal decentralization, which mirrors the amount of fiscal autonomy and responsibility accorded to subnational governments has been an important subject in the policy equation of many developing and developed countries. Fiscal federalism is esse...
10. The Role of Government Accounting in Promoting Fiscal Federalism in Nigeria: A Study of Federal and State Allocation Patterns
Background of the Study
Fiscal federalism is a critical framework for managing financial relations between different levels of government in federal systems. In Nigeria, it is characterized by revenue sharing and expenditure responsibilities among feder...
11. An Evaluation of the Challenges of Intergovernmental Relations in Mubi North LGA, Adamawa State: A Case Study of Fiscal Federalism
Background of the Study
Intergovernmental relations (IGR) are the interactions between different levels of government—federal, state, and local—within a federal system. Fiscal federalism is a key component of these relations, involving the financial interact...
12. The Effect of Constitutional Law on Enhancing Financial Autonomy for Local Governments: A Case Study of Zaria Local Government Area, Kaduna State
Background of the Study
Financial autonomy for local governments is a key issue in Nigerian governance, as it directly influences the ability of local governments to effectively deliver public services and meet the need...
13. The impact of fiscal federalism on local government project implementation in Sokoto North Local Government Area, Sokoto State
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
Fiscal federalism refers to the financial relationships and arrangements between different levels of government in a federal system, particul...
14. EVALUATION OF THE REVENUE GENERATING POTENTIAL OF OWERRI NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA AND IT'S EFFECTS ON THE PERFORMANCE OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Background of the Study
Local governments play a crucial role in the socio-economic development of communities by providing essential services and infrastructure. The ability of a local government to fulfill these responsibilities largely depends on its capacity to gene...
15. EXAMINATION OF THE EFFECT OF FINANCIAL AUTONOMY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ON RURAL REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT IN OWERRI NORTH LGA, IMO STATE.
Background of the Study
Local Governments in Nigeria are considered the closest tier of government to the people, playing a critical role in rural development. Financial autonomy for local governments is pivotal in ensuring that they can effectively manage and utilize resources to meet...
16. An Appraisal of the Effects of Fiscal Federalism on Nigeria’s Economic Disparities
Background of the Study
Fiscal federalism involves the decentralization of fiscal authority to regional and local governments, allowing for tailored policy interventions that address diverse regional needs. In Nigeria, fiscal federalism has been implemented as a strategy to reduce econo...
17. An Examination of the Role of Fiscal Federalism in Shaping Regional Economies in Nigeria
Background of the Study
Fiscal federalism refers to the financial relations between different levels of government and is a critical determinant of regional economic development. In Nigeria, the adoption of fiscal federalism has been aimed at promoting bal...
18. An Assessment of the Impact of Intergovernmental Transfers on Regional Development in Nigeria
Background of the Study
Intergovernmental transfers are a key mechanism through which the central government allocates resources to state and local governments. In Nigeria, these transfers are critical for addressing regional disparities and promoting bala...
19. Evaluating the Impact of Fiscal Federalism on Resource Distribution in Nigeria
Background of the Study
Fiscal federalism—the division of fiscal responsibilities between central and sub-national governments—is a key mechanism for ensuring balanced development in large, diverse economies. In Nigeria, fiscal federalism has b...
20. An appraisal of fiscal federalism and its impact on state economies in Nigeria: Evidence from Kano State (2000–2020).
Background of the Study:
Fiscal federalism—the financial relationship between different levels of government—is a key determinant of state-level economic performance in Nigeria. In Kano State, one of Nigeria’s major economic centers, fiscal policies such as revenue all...
