Africa’s history is of a struggle for self-determination; this quest for self determination has gone through different phases and has also taken different forms. In the aftermath of the end of the Cold War and the onset of a multi-polar world order in the 21 st century, this struggle is best expressed in Africa’s quest for… Continue Reading
The thesis 'the Road to African Union' evaluates earlier and current attempts made to unify the States of Africa. The evaluation covers a period of almost one-century, from the end of the 19th to the beginning of the 21stcentury. The main objective of the research is to identify whether… Continue Reading
With objective of examines the response of the EU toward the rising number of African migrants in the light of human rights principles, this study assess whether the policy as well as practical measures of the EU is parallel with the international obligation under human rights law in the protection of African migrants. The paper also… Continue Reading
This study examines the prospects for and challenges against reforming the UN Security Council based on the 2005 Reform Proposal and the three main reactions that followed (the G4, the UFC and the AU Proposals). The findings are based on review and analysis of relevant secondary sources in the main. The study found that the Security… Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. Background of the Study Sanctions are actions taken unilaterally or jointly against a State considered to be a threat for world peace and security. Sanctions have been applied in different forms since the time immemorial; however, the first case of sanctions as a foreign policy tool… Continue Reading
African and European human rights systems are usually described as young-ineffective and old-effective respectively. Though plenty of scholarly works exists about the two systems, there is lack of comparative studies which tries to elicit similarities and differences between the two systems. Other than providing a descriptive account of… Continue Reading
The study examines the duties of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) revealing that the above mentioned agency has the capacity to initiate development and security in the nation-state describing the Nigerian state as a source and destination for migrants. The study revealed the consequences faced by the Nigerian state on International… Continue Reading
This study examines the Security Implications of Boko Haram Insurgency for Nigeria-Niger Republic Diplomatic Relations. The dissertation deploys the linkage theory to posit in its key argument that there is a connection between the spread of Boko Haram insurgency from Nigeria to Niger Republic and the responses of the two countries toward… Continue Reading
Abstract It is no longer news that there is a fracas between the herdsmen and farmers in Benue state and other part of Nigeria which has led to the loss of dozens of lives and properties in the state. The conflict of interest between the herdsmen and the farmers on open grazing can be said… Continue Reading
POLITICAL PARTIES AND DEMOCRTIC DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA (A STUDY OF 2007 - 2015 ELECTIONS IN NIGERIA) 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY The concept democracy has gained world recognition as the most accepted system of government. The call for freedom and democracy echoes like a thunder across the globe. The global… Continue Reading
This study examines the effects of fuel subsidy removal on Nigerian’s standard of living in Lagos State in which 50 civil servants were randomly selected in Ikeja for the purpose of the study. Statistical data for about eight different periods where fuel hike occurred in Nigeria was revealed and the instrument used to collect the data… Continue Reading
Is there any hope for genuine democratic practice in Nigeria? This study was designed to examine the roles of elections in maintaining democracy in Nigeria. (A Case Study of 2007 General Elections). The analysis of the questionnaire in which the descriptive types of analysis was used exhibits the clear responses of the respondents.… Continue Reading
Democracy all over the world till date has been a great catalyst to development in most countries where it is sincerely practiced. This is as a result of its principles which highly encourage development. On the other hand, trade union in most cases thrives in such a democratic state. This by so doing gives employers and labour that… Continue Reading
By its very nature, electoral malpractice is a subversion of the constitution and the democratic form of government instituted by the Constitution of any given country. Election is one of the most important pillars of democracy. Indeed, it is a necessary condition for democracy because it provides the medium for the expression of the… Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Women’s aspiration to fully participate in the governance of Nigeria dates back to the pre-colonial era when women contributions to the anti colonial struggle were visible and pronounced in their resistance to the draconian tax policy of the colonial administration. As pointed… Continue Reading
The purpose of this study is to know the factors that influence the Niger Delta crisis and its implication on Socio-political development of Nigeria. The study continued to evaluate the extent of damages the Niger Delta Crisis lure on political development of the nation. The crisis are a threat to both local and foreign investors. The… Continue Reading
This project is aimed at knowing the role of Electoral commission in enchasing development of democracy in Nigeria (A case study Imo State Independent electoral commission Owerri).This project is my modest Contribution to the already existing knowledge about the role of Electoral… Continue Reading
This research work intends to bring to limelight, the positive and negative factors that affect or limit the role of women while embarking on ventures in Umuagwu, Ejemekwuru of Oguta local government area in Imo State ofNigeria. The motivation behind the choice of this topic is the recognition of the fact that the role of women towards… Continue Reading
This research work examines the role of Civil Society organizations in promoting democratic governance in Nigeria from 2003-2013. Over the years, Nigeria has been battling with political, religious, economic, social, educational and electoral problems. Also there have been the problems of ineffective governance, corruption, poor service… Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Political Communication is a sub-field of political science andcommunication that deals with the production, dissemination, procession and effects of information, both through media and interpersonally, within a political context. This includes the study of the media, the analysis of… Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Political parties are traditionally the most significant intermediary organizations in democratic societies. Students of political science have commonly associated them with democracy itself. Political parties, as “makers” of democracy, have been so romanticized that scholars claim that… Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Essential to the people in a democratic society is their freedom of expression, association and assembly, which is guaranteed and protected by the fundamental law of the land. Among other principles of democracy are equality before the law, periodic, free and fair election, majority rule,… Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Elections were first organized and conducted in Nigeria in 1922 by the British colonial government in response to the pressures of the nationalists who were agitating for greater participation in the colonial administration (Enojo, 2010). Following the elections,… Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study The need to catalyze balanced development, maximize citizen\'s participation, and arouse government responsive necessitates the creation of the local government. The local government serves as a form of political and administrative structure facilitating… Continue Reading
THE ROLE OF POLITICAL PARTIES IN THE CONSOLIDATION OF DEMOCRACY IN NIGERIA (1999 - 2015) Chapter one 1.1 background of the study In the annals of Nigeria fourth republic, political parties have played crucial role of institutionalizing a sustainable democratic machinery that have continue to elude the country and its people through the feeding of… Continue Reading