Supreme Court ruling: Long walk to councils’ autonomy

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Supreme Court ruling: Long walk to councils’ autonomy

When the Supreme Court of Nigeria on July 10 gave a landmark ruling granting financial autonomy to the 774 local governments operating in the country, the nation’s political firmament was thoroughly shaken. Some accused the apex court of practically murdering federalism. Others, however, hailed the ruling, as capable of igniting development at the grassroots. Local […]

Supreme Court ruling: Long walk to councils’ autonomy
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