The Fiscal Umbilical Cord: Why a structural shock is necessary for a Northern renaissance, by Abubakar M. Kareto There is a persistent rumour crawling through the political underbelly of Nigeria that the structural foundation of our federation is approaching an irreversible breaking point. Speculation frequently hints that the current administration under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu may face, or even quietly consider, a formal devolution of powers so deep it borders on structural division. While a fractured nation remains a chaotic scenario to most, it forces a deeply uncomfortable, existential question...