Abstract The study seeks to examine the effects of corruption on economic development in Nigeria. It highlights the probable root – causes of corruption, and the likely factors that give vent to its exacerbation in the Nigerian economy. The study examines the apparent machinery through which corruption impairs economic development in Nigeria. To... Continue Reading
Abstract Dependency and underdevelopment in Africa is our main thrust which we try to relate the above to the Nigerian context. Dependency as we all know is a product of underdevelopment which is prevalent in Africa in general and Nigeria in particular. It is certain that Nigeria is an independent nation, but it does not reflect in all the facts... Continue Reading
Local Government And Rural Development In Nigeria: A Case Study Of Aninri Local Government Area In Enugu State Abstract There is a profound paradox about the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Nigeria. The party, which earned the respect and admiration of most Nigerians, in the period between 1999-2007 due to its politics and policies. This work... Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study One of the major problems confronting the world is corruption. It has become one of the symbols of popular discontent across the globe. Corruption is not in any way a new development. In fact, it is tempting to say that corruption is simply a part of the human condition. Stories of... Continue Reading
THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN ODO-OWA DURING THE COLONIAL PERIOD CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES This work is aimed at ensuring that socio-economic development of Odo-Owa in Oke-Ero Local Government Area of Kwara State during the colonial period is articulated and written down for historical... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT 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
ABSTRACT The research explores the impact of leadership crisis on Nigeria national development. It appraises leadership crisis in Nigeria fourth republic and its impact on national development. The study projects the nature of leadership instability in Nigeria’s... Continue Reading
A CASE STUDY OF SOUTH WEST CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the study Within the context of a complete break away from one-party and military dictatorships, African countries dived into competitive multiparty elections since the 1990s. Thus, as Ake puts it ‘Issues of... Continue Reading
CHAPTER 1 1.1 INTRODUCTION The year 1999 is very significant in the history of politics in Nigeria. It marks the beginning of a new political generation in Nigeria which is the birth of democracy. The birth of democratic system of government in Nigeria was greeted with high hopes and expectations in... 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
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY The Nigerian federalism is a creation of the British. Before the arrival of British colonialists, the area now known as Nigeria was inhabited by peoples who belonged to different empires, kingdoms and societies, which were... 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
Abstract The main objective of this study is to ascertain the effect of inconclusive election on the credibility of electoral process in Nigeria. But for the successful completion of the study the researcher intend to achieve the following sub objective in other to... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT Despite the advances towards recognition of women’s political, economic and social interaction with men during the 21stcentury, there is a continuing lack of women policy-makers in Nigeria. Women are largely absent from positions in the local, national and international institutions that govern our daily lives. This observation is that... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT 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
An assessment of independent national electoral commission (inec) and the management, the 2015 general election in Nigeria CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY The INEC was established by section 153 of Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution. It is responsible for organizing referendums and elections for president, vice president,... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT The study examines the Role of Local Government in Political Participation and Mobilization in Nigeria, using Egor Local Government Area as case study. The main objectives of the study were: to examine the level of political... Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Nigeria as a developing country has evolved from stage to stage since the period of Colonialism. It would be of paramount importance to be acquainted with the history and development of adult education in the... Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE: GENERAL INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study People have devise and lived under various forms of government in different countries of the world of which democracy has been adjudge to be the best. This explains the democratic appeal to every human organisation from antiquity. Schumpeter (1952:269), defines democracy as that... Continue Reading
The Impact Of Public Opinion On Public Policy In Nigeria: An Appraisal Of 2010-2012 Abstract This research work that analysis on the impact of public opinion on public policy in Nigeria from 2010-2012 while narrowing it down to the economic policy of deregulation or fuel subsidy removal of 2012. Broadly divided into five chapters, the work... Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE 1.1 INTRODUCTION The human race will never see the end of troubles until political power is entrusted to the lover of wisdom “PlatoRepublic”. My first approach to the challenge of this topic, is that we have no choice but to seed to return to the basic context in which Nigerians see the godfather or the conflicts as a segment... Continue Reading
Revenue Allocation And Political Stability In Nigeria INTRODUCTION 1.1 BRIEF HISTORY OF THE NIGERIAN EXPERIENCE AS A NATION STATE To highlight some significant event and developments in response to a review of Nigeria experience as a nation state, it is intellectual to present a brief survey of the part to understand the distinct... Continue Reading
Abstract That China has positioned itself as a country to reckon with in today’s world economy is no longer contestable. This reflects in the influx of economic activities from various foreign investors who are attracted to the existence of a market for their products and services... Continue Reading
THE ELECTORAL PROCESS AND NATIONAL SECURITY IN NIGERIA: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE 2011 AND 2015 ELECTIONS CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Election is an integral part of a democratic process that enables the citizenry determine fairly and freely who should lead them at every level of government periodically and take... Continue Reading
AN ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT ON NIGERIAN ECCONOMIC GROWTH (1990-2011) CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Investors’ decisions and actions globally are influenced significantly by the dictates of self-interest which suggests that capital, not only be channeled... Continue Reading