Questions are being raised as to whether the devolution concept being implemented by the government through only disbursement of funds to local authorities is the one which people overwhelmingly ...

This was part of his speech at the presentation of his book, “Reflections on Governance and Development in Nigeria”. In the 239-page book, renowned columnist Niyi Akinnaso said Professor Adamolekun ...

New combined local authorities will get wide-ranging new powers under the Government’s devolution bill, Angela Rayner has said, as she proclaimed a “new era” for Britain. Powers including transport, ...

Before devolution, access to quality public services was largely determined by one’s proximity to Nairobi or other major urban centres.

The biggest point of contention when the English Devolution & Community Empowerment bill hits Parliament this week is likely to be something that is not even mentioned in the 338 pages of draft ...

There's no secret that Neil Kinnock was never a supporter of devolution of power to Wales. The son of a coal miner turned labourer in Tredegar, south Wales, the former Labour leader came from a ...

The landmark English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill is introduced to Parliament today (Thursday, July 10) promising to enable people to take back control of their regions. The bill means ...

A clear commitment in the Coalition Agreement to ‘the radical devolution of power and greater financial autonomy to local government and community groups’ could indicate a positive future for ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Angela Rayner is set to give more power to local authorities as she pledges to transfer more powers out of Westminster in her ...

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