When the Tail Wags the Watchdog: The Death of Local Democracy by Lawson Akhigbe

The genius of constitutional democracy is not merely that elections are held. It is that power is divided. Every institution is expected to possess enough independence to say “no” when necessary.

The Eternal Quartermaster By Lawson Akhigbe

Nigeria's army has been described as mighty on paper many of its soldiers 'ghosts' who exist only on the payroll, much of its equipment stolen and sold to insurgents."The Economist, October 2021

FEC (Federal Executive Council) Approval Process in Nigeria: Overview and Key Details

FEC approvals typically involve Executive Council Memoranda (ECMs) submitted by Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). Here’s the structured workflow: