In reality, “true federalism” and “fiscal federalism” are mere Nigerian coinages designed to mislead, particularly the people of the Niger Delta region where crude oil is predominantly found.

Is there truly such a thing as “true federalism” or “fiscal federalism”? If it is not federalism, then it is not federalism. Anything that falls short of the fundamental principles of ...

What is needed is a robust and institutionalised system of resource federalism as an intrinsic part of fiscal federalism. - Issue Date: Mar 16, 2025 ...

Muthukrishnan’s remarks reflect a larger ongoing debate on fiscal federalism in India, where economically stronger states often contribute more to the Centre in taxes than they receive in ...