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Supreme Court affirms local government financial autonomy
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of direct financial autonomy for Nigeria's 774 local governments.
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11 Jul 2024
Supreme Court affirms local government financial autonomy
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of direct financial autonomy for Nigeria's 774 local governments.
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The Supreme Court ruled in favor of direct financial autonomy for Nigeria's 774 local governments. The ruling challenged governors' control over local funds and reopened debates over grassroots democracy, federalism, and accountability.