• Revenue Allocation And Political Stability In Nigeria 2010 To 2015

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    • SCOPE AND LIMITATION OF THE STUDY
      The scope of the study covers revenue allocation and political stability in Nigeria from 2010-2015. However, in the cause of the study; the researcher encounters some constrain in the cause of the study;
      (a)Availability of research material: The research material available to the researcher is insufficient, thereby limiting the study.
      (b)Time: The time frame allocated to the study does not enhance wider coverage as the researcher has to combine other academic activities and examinations with the study.
      (c)Finance: The finance available for the research work does not allow for wider coverage as resources are very limited as the researcher has other academic bills to cover.
      1.7 DEFINITION OF TERMS
      Revenue
      Revenue is the amount of money that a company actually receives during a specific period, including discounts and deductions for returned merchandise. It is the “top line” or “gross income” figure from which costs are subtracted to determine net income
      Revenue allocation
      the Nigerian government financial system operates a structure where funds flow to the three systems of government from what is termed the federation account.
      Politics
      Politics is the process of making decisions applying to all members of each group. More narrowly, it refers to achieving and exercising positions of governance organized control over a human community, particularly a state. Furthermore, politics is the study or practice of the distribution of power and resources within a given community (this is usually a hierarchically organized population) as well as the interrelationship(s) between communities.
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    • ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]The Nigerian federalism has from the inception of managing the allocation of revenue among its component parts met with virulent protestation that has degenerated into perennial crisis. The locus of contention has always been the unacceptable modality or parameter adopted in the allocation of revenue. The outcome has become a defining factor of social, economic and political relations among the classes, groups and beliefs within the federation. However, going by the logic or theories of federali ... Continue reading---