fiscal federalism

Federal Government seeks phased disbursement mechanisms as petroleum sector restructuring drives substantial increases in state allocations, citing inflation and macroeconomic stability concerns.

Federal government initiatives through the National Economic Council aim to enhance sub-national capacity and remove barriers preventing states from maximizing their economic contributions to national growth.

Fiscal disputes intensify across the continent as regional governors challenge central authorities over revenue distribution, with Kenya's counties demanding Sh534.96 billion and Nigeria's opposition-led states alleging political discrimination in federal disbursements.

Governor Bassey Otu has called on Nigeria's federal government to ensure equitable treatment for Cross River State during the ongoing re-listing process for oil-producing states, citing the state's historical sacrifices for national unity.

As Osun State defends its handling of withheld federal allocations to local governments, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike argues that Nigeria's democracy must be measured by tangible service delivery rather than electoral processes alone.

Nigeria's Federal Government has announced a cost-sharing framework requiring states and local governments to co-fund electricity subsidies, marking a significant restructuring of power sector financing amid mounting fiscal pressures.