Explore Project Topics on: federalism and local government autonomy in Nigeria

The broad objective of this research work is to assess “the Nigerian Federalism and local government autonomy specifically Ofu local government area of Kogi state. Specifically however, the study attempts to: To ascertain if federalism guarantees local government autonomy.  To investigate if Nigeria local government system (Ofu local... Continue Reading

Chapter One Introduction 1.1 Background of the Study Federalism, according to K.C Wheare, is the method of dividing powers so that the central and regional governments are each, within a sphere, co-ordinate and independent. He said that the characteristics of this Federal Principle are the division... Continue Reading

Abstract Federalism, according to K.C Wheare, is the method of dividing powers so that the central and regional governments are each, within a sphere, co-ordinate and independent. He said that the characteristics of this Federal Principle are the division of powers among levels of government, a written constitution showing this division of powers... Continue Reading

Abstract Federalism, according to K.C Wheare, is the method of dividing powers so that the central and regional governments are each, within a sphere, co-ordinate and independent. He said that the characteristics of this Federal Principle are the division of powers among levels of government, a written constitution showing this division of powers... Continue Reading

The broad objective of this research work is to assess “the Nigerian Federalism and local government autonomy specifically Ofu local government area of Kogi state. Specifically however, the study attempts to: To ascertain if federalism guarantees local government autonomy. To investigate if Nigeria local government system (Ofu local government)... Continue Reading

A CASE STUDY OF IGBO-ETITI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ENUGU STATE, 1999-2012 ABSTRACT This study investigated Intergovernmental financial relations and local government autonomy in Nigeria : A case study of Igbo-Etiti local government Area of Enugu State. To... Continue Reading

Abstract This study undertook a historical overview of the development of the local government system in Nigeria, especially from 1950, when Nigeria became a federal unit (that is North, West and East). It was discovered that before 1976... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Grassroots Development simply means development both physical, social, educational, mental advancement of people at the local level or at their immediate environment. The research topic grassroots development through local... Continue Reading

Abstract The study was on the justification of local government autonomy on socio-economic development of Sagamu local government area. The general objective of the study was to establish the nature of relationship between financial control mechanisms and autonomy with a view to exposing the contradictions between policy objectives of government... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY The concept of inter-governmental relations is associated with the stated having a federal administration system where the relationship between the... Continue Reading

Abstract The study was on the justification of local government autonomy on socio-economic development of Sagamu local government area. The general objective of the study was to establish the nature of relationship between financial control mechanisms and autonomy with a view to exposing the contradictions between policy objectives of government... Continue Reading

Abstract The study was on the justification of local government autonomy on socio-economic development of Sagamu local government area. The general objective of the study was to establish the nature of relationship between financial control mechanisms and autonomy with a view to exposing the contradictions between policy objectives of government... Continue Reading

Abstract Local governments are not sovereign unlike independent nation-states. It is a subordinate government, which derives its existence and power from law enacted by a superior government. The nature and structure of transactions or interactions between the three tiers of government determine the degree of autonomy. Local government in Nigeria... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The title of this research project is “Local Government Autonomy and Efficient Services Delivery at the Grassroots: A study of Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State (2015-2019) Local... Continue Reading

The study was on the Impact of Financial Control Mechanisms on Local Government Autonomy in Delta State, Nigeria, 1999-2008. The general objective of the study was to establish the nature of relationship between financial control mechanisms and autonomy with a view to exposing the contradictions between policy objectives of government and the... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The title of this research project is “Local Government Autonomy and Efficient Social Services Delivery at the Grassroots”: A Case Study of Enugu South Local Government Area of Enugu... Continue Reading

LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTONOMY AND GRASS-ROOT DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF AWGU LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL) CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background for the study The expediency for the creation of Local Government anywhere in the world stems from the need to facilitate development at the grassroots. According to Okolie and Eze (2004:19), the... Continue Reading

Abstract This work aims at investigating the Internal Auditors’ Autonomy and financial Accountability in Cross River State Local Government system. In the process of this research, the investigator attempt to examine how the double coincidence of the chairmen of local governments being the political heads and at the same time, the chief... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Nigeria has undergone a long process of restructuring in terms of the number of geo-political administrative units constituting the polity. This process is popularly referred to as “state creation” and/or “reorganization” the process whereby... Continue Reading

Abstract The problem of federalism and the associated crises of national integration in Nigeria raise serious alarm. The situation attracts growing interest and concern. The crises are very severing such that they culminate in a strong force being mounted on the federation with tendency to disintegrate the country. The works addresses this... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1    BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Nigeria, the most populous black nation on earth with a population of about 140 million people and over 350 distinct language groups, successfully transmitted to democratic governance on May 29, 1999 after so many years of military rule. A federal system of government often arises from the... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT NIGERIAN FEDERALISM and Intergovernmental relation is dated back to the colonial era. However, a trace of the Nigerian federation shows that the relationship between the central and state, state and state, federal state and local government and local government and local government have been that of competition tensions and conflicts... Continue Reading

TABLE OF CONTENT Title page Approval page Dedication Acknowledgment Abstract Table of content CHAPETR ONE 1.0   INTRODUCTION  1.1        Background of the study 1.2        Statement of problem 1.3        Objective of the study 1.4        Research... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1   Background of the Study Fiscal decentralization has become fashionable regardless of levels of development and civilization of societies. Nations are turning to devolution to improve the performance of their public sectors. Fiscal federalism is essentially about the allocation of government resources and spending... Continue Reading

Abstract The problem of federalism and the associated crises of national integration in Nigeria raise serious alarm. The situation attracts growing interest and concern. The crises are very severing such that they culminate in a strong force being mounted on the federation with tendency to disintegrate the country. The works addresses this... Continue Reading

Abstract The problem of federalism and the associated crises of national integration in Nigeria raise serious alarm. The situation attracts growing interest and concern. The crises are very severing such that they culminate in a strong force being mounted on the federation with tendency to disintegrate the country. The works addresses this... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT A recurring decimal in Nigerian federalism is the issue of resource allocation and sharing of revenue between the federal.' government and the component units. The Nigeria physical federal arrangement is unique because by the nature of the Nigerian arrangement, the federal government controls all the resources, hence distributes revenue... Continue Reading

Abstract The problem of federalism and the associated crises of national integration in Nigeria raise serious alarm. The situation attracts growing interest and concern. The crises are very severing such that they culminate in a strong force being mounted on the federation with... Continue Reading

LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND THE CHALLENGES OF DECENTRALIZATION IN NIGERIA- A STUDY OF ENUGU STATE LOCAL GOVERNMENT SYSTEM-1999-2010 ABSTRACT This research work examines the topic: local government and challenges of decentralization in Nigeria using Enugu State Local Government System 1999-2010 as a case. The study contends that effective decentralization... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT It is the aim of this study to find out the problems, process and prospect that has characterized the budget implementation in the local government administration in Nigeria.  This research work has five chapters that contain general discussion in budgeting with its unique comprehensive details as an important tool in governance. The... Continue Reading