Event And Reports

50 Years Of Local Government Reforms In Nigeria

By Remi Aiyede  |  For fifty years, Nigeria has wrestled with local government reforms. Some ideas held promise, others fizzled, and many never got past the drawing board. But in 2024, a glimmer of...

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Beyond Financial Autonomy: The Imperative Of Moving From Local Government To Local Governance In Nigeria

The Supreme Court of Nigeria ruled on a case brought by the Federal Government concerning the autonomy of the local councils as the third tier of government.

The court declared the actions of...

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Policy Conversation On Enthroning Accountability In Local Governance In Nigeria

The July 11th ruling of the Supreme Court of Nigeria on direct disbursement of federation entitlements to Nigeria's 774 local government areas (LGAs) has reawakened interests about the need for eff...

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