Topical Issues In Nigeria S Political Development

Author : J. ISAWA ELAIGWU
Publisher : Adonis & Abbey Publishers Ltd
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2012-06-20
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781912234516

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TOPICAL ISSUES IN NIGERIA'S POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT by J. ISAWA ELAIGWU Pdf

Nigerians love to debate. Even under colonial rule, the authorities realised that Nigerians could not be repressed and that they always expressed their views on topical issues of development. The topical issues that have driven Nigeria's political economy include Constitution and Constitutionalism, Democracy, the National Question, Civil-Military Relations, Federalism, State and Nation-Building, Local Governance, Leadership, the Role of Traditional Rulers, the Economy and Religion.This volume is a selection of some of Professor Elaigwu's contributions to these debates. In it, Elaigwu, a leading Nigerian political scientist, argues that the challenges facing the country are not unsurmountable and that Nigerians must take the destiny of their country in their hands and look inwards to deal with the country's weaknesses while strengthening her capacity and resolve to become an industrialised and powerful country within a limited space of time.

Author : G. C. Unachukwu
Publisher : John Jacob's Classic Publishers Limited
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1997-01-01
Category : Nigeria
ISBN : 9783373137

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Nigerian Socio-political Development by G. C. Unachukwu Pdf

Author : 'Gbade Ikuejube,E. F. Kennedy Salami
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Nigeria
ISBN : 9785136884

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Contemporary Issues in Socio-economic and Political Development in Nigeria by 'Gbade Ikuejube,E. F. Kennedy Salami Pdf

Author : Rotimi Ajayi,Joseph Yinka Fashagba
Publisher : Springer
Page : 437 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2021-12-04
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 3030505111

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Nigerian Politics by Rotimi Ajayi,Joseph Yinka Fashagba Pdf

This volume engages in an in-depth discussion of Nigerian politics. Written by an expert group of Nigerian researchers, the chapters provide an overarching, Afrocentric view of politics in Nigeria, from pre-colonial history to the current federal system. The book begins with a series of historical chapters analyzing the development of Nigeria from its traditional political institutions through the First Republic. After establishing the necessary historical context, the next few chapters shift the focus to specific political institutions and phenomena, including the National Assembly, local government and governance, party politics, and federalism. The remaining chapters discuss issues that continue to affect Nigerian politics: the debt crisis, oil politics in the Niger Delta, military intervention and civil-military relations, as well as nationalism and inter-group relations. Providing an overview of Nigerian politics that encompasses history, economics, and public administration, this volume will be useful to students and researchers interested in African politics, African studies, democracy, development, history, and legislative studies.

Author : Joseph Olukayode Akinbi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Economic development
ISBN : 9782485128

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Towards a Better Nigeria by Joseph Olukayode Akinbi Pdf

Author : Izuchukwu Samuel Igwe
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Nigeria
ISBN : 9785714136

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Issues on Nigerian Government and Politics by Izuchukwu Samuel Igwe Pdf

Author : Oluwaseun Tella
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2021-09-20
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783030733759

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A Sleeping Giant? by Oluwaseun Tella Pdf

This edited volume explores Nigeria’s domestic and international politics and its implications for the country’s national development and international status. Coinciding with the twenty year anniversary of Nigeria’s return to democratic rule, this volume considers the state of democracy in Nigeria and examines its successes and challenges with a view towards offering possible solutions for the country’s future development. The first half of the volume addresses domestic politics, focusing on current issues such as the 2019 elections, Nigerian federalism, media, state-civil society relations, and Boko Haram terrorism. The second half looks at Nigeria’s relations with its African neighbors, discussing the relationships between Nigeria and South Africa, Egypt, Ghana, and Cameroon, among others. Engaging the full spectrum of the politics of a rising African power, this volume will be of interest to students and researchers of comparative politics, international relations, foreign policy, African studies, regional politics, peace, security, conflict, and development studies, as well as African policymakers.

Author : S. Adejumobi
Publisher : Springer
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2010-12-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9780230115453

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Governance and Politics in Post-Military Nigeria by S. Adejumobi Pdf

This edited collection is the product of a National Research Working Group (NRWG) established by Said Adejumobi and supported by the Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA). It analyzes the progress made in Nigeria since the return to democratic rule in 1999 and the prospects of democratic consolidation in the country.

Author : Omano Edigheji
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2020-11-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789800800

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Nigeria by Omano Edigheji Pdf

There is a paradoxical relationship between democracy and development in Nigeria. In the twenty years of electoral democracy, poverty, inequality, unemployment, underemployment and insecurity have increased. The hopes of citizens that democracy would lead to improved living standards have been dashed. Social justice and inclusive sustainable development have also been elusive. The economy has remained dependent on 2 primary sectors - agriculture and oil - and low value added services.The aspiration that by 2020, Nigeria would become one of the twenty leading economies in the world has not been achieved, the political elite have captured the state for personal gains and unsurprisingly, Nigeria remains one of the most corrupt countries in the world.

Author : E.C. Ejiogu
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2016-02-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9781317016960

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The Roots of Political Instability in Nigeria by E.C. Ejiogu Pdf

The constant drumbeat of headlines about Darfur, Zimbabwe, Sudan, Somalia, as well as the other states in Africa that are beleaguered by political instability have made the causes of failed states and intra-state political conflicts a major issue, both academic and practical. Using Harry Eckstein and Ted R. Gurr's congruence-consonance theoretical framework of regime classification, E.C. Ejiogu examines the internal variations of society evident in the Nigerian state to explain why the country experiences political conflict and instability. The first time this theoretical framework has been applied to an African country; E.C. Ejiogu offers a balanced and interdisciplinary analysis of the evolution in the Nigerian political system and the role played by evolved social traits in society. Exploring themes such as colonial rule and legacies, economic development, political authority and religion, Ejiogu insists that it is critical to examine Africa's diverse nationalities in terms of their geography, social, economic and authority patterns as critical elements that are disregarded in accounts of their political development. At a time when the question of state building in Africa is still unresolved, this timely book is a major contribution to the literature on transition processes in African politics and is particularly relevant to scholars and policy makers wanting to grapple with the issues associated with Africa's political disorder and the other social problems it spawns.

Author : Tom Forrest
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2020-09-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0367299089

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Politics and Economic Development in Nigeria by Tom Forrest Pdf

Since the end of civil war in 1970, Nigeria has struggled to build a stronger federal center and to reduce conflicts resulting from uneven development and from ethnic, regional, class, and religious differences. This book provides a comprehensive account of the dynamic interplay between the political and economic forces that have shaped government policies, institutions, and the patterns of development in Africa's most populous country. Tom Forrest identifies the major issues and challenges in Nigerian politics, giving particular attention to the evolution of the federal system, aspects of political competition, and the nature of ruling groups. He examines the links among political demands and incentives, economic strategy, and capitalist development and analyzes the evolution of economic policy and performance, looking specifically at the impact of large oil revenues, agrarian policies, and the program of economic liberalization. In a completely new chapter for this edition, Forrest examines the annulment of the presidential elections in 1993 and explores the persistence of military rule, the demise of the economic reform program, and the intensification of the economic crisis. Assessing the prospects for economic and political change, Forrest considers whether enough political coherence and legitimacy at the center can be reestablished to allow for effective economic management and more productive use of oil wealth in the years ahead.

Author : Olayinka Akanle,A.O. Olutayo,A.O. Omobowale
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2015-04-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781443876643

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Contemporary Development Issues in Nigeria by Olayinka Akanle,A.O. Olutayo,A.O. Omobowale Pdf

Africa today confronts, and is known for, daunting developmental challenges, despite the abundant human and material resources and significant global development assistance. A number of issues have been identified as causes of the continent’s poor development performance. However, a number of these implicated issues have been insufficiently unaccounted for, and the majority of existing analysis on them is too generic and misinformed. Against this background, this book uses Nigeria as an example to contribute knowledge and informed research to the wider African continent. Nigeria is the most populous nation in Africa, and is one of the continent’s most resource-endowed countries, but, despite this, it is one of the poorest countries in the entire world. While many studies have examined the country in depth, its continued development complications and its paradoxical status on the world stage suggest that there is still a need to better understand the country. Even though the issues of Nigeria are engaged with directly in this book, the findings have implications and relevance for the rest of the continent and many other developing countries in general. As such, this book will be of particular interest to all development students, scholars, practitioners and policy makers, especially those interested in the sustainable development of Africa, both now and in the future.

Author : A. Carl LeVan
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2019-01-17
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781108472494

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Contemporary Nigerian Politics by A. Carl LeVan Pdf

Looks at how Nigeria's political parties compete for power in a context of transition, terrorism, and religious and ethnic tension.

Author : World Bank
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2016-07-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781464807749

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Making Politics Work for Development by World Bank Pdf

Governments fail to provide the public goods needed for development when its leaders knowingly and deliberately ignore sound technical advice or are unable to follow it, despite the best of intentions, because of political constraints. This report focuses on two forces—citizen engagement and transparency—that hold the key to solving government failures by shaping how political markets function. Citizens are not only queueing at voting booths, but are also taking to the streets and using diverse media to pressure, sanction and select the leaders who wield power within government, including by entering as contenders for leadership. This political engagement can function in highly nuanced ways within the same formal institutional context and across the political spectrum, from autocracies to democracies. Unhealthy political engagement, when leaders are selected and sanctioned on the basis of their provision of private benefits rather than public goods, gives rise to government failures. The solutions to these failures lie in fostering healthy political engagement within any institutional context, and not in circumventing or suppressing it. Transparency, which is citizen access to publicly available information about the actions of those in government, and the consequences of these actions, can play a crucial role by nourishing political engagement.

Author : Michael O. Onolememen
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2020-01-22
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781000026351

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Infrastructure Development in Nigeria by Michael O. Onolememen Pdf

This book examines the politics and economics of infrastructure development in Nigeria from Independence in 1960 up to 2015, and the role of good governance in promoting the socioeconomic wellbeing of citizens. Arguing for the need for transformational leadership in infrastructure development, the chapters examine policy issues and survey the various administrative, economic, and social-political reforms that have impacted infrastructure development in Nigeria. The author also discusses current national development plans and Vision 20:2020; challenges to infrastructure development, including corruption; and the future potential of a strong infrastructure network for the economy and citizens. Drawing upon his experience within government departments, as well as existing models of leadership and governance, the author explores the role of infrastructure development in promoting the wellbeing and growth of Nigeria. Combining theory with practical examples of good governance, this book will be of interest for students and researchers of political science and infrastructure development in Africa.