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Law reform commissions in Nigeria have called for reforms to address structural imbalances in federalism and strengthen local government autonomy.

Law reform commissions in Nigeria have called for comprehensive reforms of the country's legislative framework. The commissions want to address structural imbalances in federalism and strengthen local government autonomy.

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Law reform commissions in Nigeria have called for reforms to address structural imbalances in federalism and strengthen local government autonomy.

They also advocated for fiscal federalism and a review of the Exclusive Legislative List. The reforms aim to devolve more powers to states and promote democracy.

The commissions proposed a legal framework to compel the legislative and executive arms of government to consider and act on their reports within specified time frames.

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