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What A Restructured Nigeria Should Look Like
April 19, 2022
Present-day Nigeria was founded by the British when it officially amalgamated the Northern and the Southern protectorates into one entity in 1914. This would mark the birth of a nation where its inhabitants are divided sharply along ethnic and religious lines. In the north, the inhabitants are predominantly Muslims with Arab civilization influence, despite being … Continue reading What A Restructured Nigeria Should Look Like
The Politics Of Nigerian Restructuring: Concepts, Debates And Practice
April 19, 2022
When the Union Jack was lowered in 1960 and the green and white flag of Nigeria was raised in its place, Nigerians were yet to define the concept and practice of nationhood. It was a new country with many uncertainties laid before it, but it was too exciting to discuss this important issue. During … Continue reading The Politics Of Nigerian Restructuring: Concepts, Debates And Practice
How VAT Court Order Favouring States May Enforce Restructuring
April 19, 2022
A lot has been said about the need for State governments to collect Value Added Tax (VAT) in their domains, but no concrete action was taken until Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State challenged the unfair practice in court. Read more about Finance After Wike’s audacious suit challenging the FIRS and the Attorney General … Continue reading How VAT Court Order Favouring States May Enforce Restructuring
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South West Governors Making An Important Call For Restructuring
April 19, 2022
For decades, there has been a lot of dust being kicked up on the matter of restructuring and devolution of powers in Nigeria for decades. Most of the agitations and demands in this line have not been so realistic enough. Read more about Politics But at the last forum held by the South West … Continue reading South West Governors Making An Important Call For Restructuring
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Fact Friday: Regional Quests For Restructuring Might Be The Way Forward
April 19, 2022
There was never a time that calls for restructuring has been this loud and sustained as the current socio-political climate in the Southern Nigerian bloc suggests. Read more about Governance The bigoted voices in government have succeeded in finally causing the various ethnic groups and interests in the southern part of Nigeria to either band … Continue reading Fact Friday: Regional Quests For Restructuring Might Be The Way Forward
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How To Achieve Restructuring In Nigeria (2)
April 19, 2022
As a sequel from the first edition, this piece pays attention to constitutional restructuring. Knowing that the 1999 Constitution is not perfect, putting in place the necessary structure for either a referendum or a simpler constitutional review process via the National Assembly will suffice for now. Read more about Politics Toeing the path of … Continue reading How To Achieve Restructuring In Nigeria (2)
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Institutional Lessons From US Democracy: True Federalism And Restructuring (5)
April 19, 2022
In the previous article, we emphasised on the separation of power and check and balances in the US democracy. Significantly, many of the founding fathers of America penned a series of documents which also helped to shape the fortunes of the country 232 years later. Because the founding fathers of America had True Federalism … Continue reading Institutional Lessons From US Democracy: True Federalism And Restructuring (5)
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Atiku vs. Osinbajo: Restructuring Revisited
April 19, 2022
The talk of restructuring has been a longstanding matter of discussion within and outside of political circles for decades. It has been a subject delicately examined at National confabs, conferences, seminars and in public debates. Nevertheless, it always still manages to slip from the hold of the citizenry. Election cycle after election cycle, politicians dig … Continue reading Atiku vs. Osinbajo: Restructuring Revisited
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Pastor Tunde Bakare Advises FG on Restructuring
April 19, 2022
It is no longer a rare sight to see religious leaders act as political advisories, many had, in the past few years, been actively involved in the political scheme and had even run for political positions. One of such religious leaders is Pastor Tunde Bakare of Latter Rain Assembly church. He, the Convener of Save … Continue reading Pastor Tunde Bakare Advises FG on Restructuring
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