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EP. 40 · 5 JUNE 2026

Rethinking Nigeria's Fiscal Federalism

Prof. Emeka Nwosu, Department of Economics, University of Lagos

Ep. 40
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Description

An in-depth debate on revenue allocation formulas, state internally generated revenue autonomy, and decentralizing financial governance across Nigerian states.

Guest & Host Biography

Prof. Emeka Nwosu — Department of Economics, University of Lagos

SDCI Contributor and expert analyst.

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Key Takeaways
1

State reliance on federal FAAC allocations creates structural vulnerabilities.

2

Decentralized tax collection models can incentivize local economic growth.

3

Fiscal devolution must match capacity-building at local government levels.

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