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Appraisal of Intergovernmental Conflicts in Nigeria: The Buhari Administration (2015–2023)

This study critically appraises intergovernmental conflicts in Nigeria during the Buhari administration (2015–2023), situating them within the broader trajectory of Nigeria's evolving federal system. It highlights the persistent centralization of power rooted in colonial legacies, military governance, and constitutional ambiguities that undermine genuine federalism. The research identifies fiscal federalism, security decentralization, and legislative-executive tensions as primary flashpoints. Key events such as the VAT dispute between Rivers State and the Federal Inland Revenue Service, the em…