Recent Political Science Project Topics and Materials (Page 8)

ABSTRACT The infamous attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001, by Osama Bin Laden Led Al Qaeda network marked a turning point in the relationship between the United States and the Middle East Islamic world. This watershed event led to the United States policy of preemption and the subsequent U.S invasion of Afghanistan (where Al Qaeda... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy (NEEDS) was initiated and implemented under Olusegun Obasanjo administration to strengthen the entire sectors of the Nigerian economy. This study therefore, critically evaluates the impact of the NEEDS on sustainable human development in Nigeria between 2003 and 2014. Using the... Continue Reading

Abstract The Nigeria-Cameroun border conflict, which had claimed many lives and properties, was finally resolved on October 2002 following the ICJ ruling which ceded the disputed Bakassi Peninsula to the Republic of Cameroon. The rapidity with which President Obasanjo implemented the handover of Bakassi to Cameroon was seen in the average eye of a... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Piracy and insecurity in Gulf of Guinea maritime environment has been of serious concern to member states as well foreign investors. The abundant mineral resources most especially hydrocarbon, has attracted major multi-national oil firms as well other investors to the oil rich region. However, the region is battered by sophisticated... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This study examines the impact of the Political Economy of Boko Haram and political instability in Nigeria between; 2009-2011. The study drives its theoretical foundation from the frustration- aggression model. This helped us to undertake an exhaustive analysis of the activities of the Islamic sect (Boko Haram) and the amount of danger it... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT  This paper examined the impact of the new wave of trade openness on the Nigerian automotive industries. We observed that states who adopt trade liberalization policy are required to first of articulate and put in place a sound trade management framework that will serve as both external trade defense mechanism and internal stimulator for... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT  The contemporary Nigerian state is enmeshed in social problems which has deepened the developmental problems that plagued it over the years. Among these problems are kidnapping, armed robbery and terrorism. However, this study investigated the Islamic fundamentalism and national security in Nigeria with particular emphasis on the Boko... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT  The persistence of Boko Haram insurgency impinges upon Nigeria’s relations with US, which have been cordial but restricted. Researchers have divergent opinion about the extent U.S. should be committed in assisting Nigeria in countering Boko Haram insurgency. Research on the interconnectivity between Boko Haram insurgency and... Continue Reading

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ABSTRACT  This study evaluated manpower training and utilization in the Nigeria Immigration Service, Calabar Command between 1999-2014.The objectives of the study are: to evaluate if the manpower training in the Nigeria Immigration Service has enhanced the adequate protection of the Nigeria borders; if the trained staff of the Nigeria Immigration... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT  Fuel subsidy is critical to the Nigerian economy. It is argued that fuel subsidy for years has remained the only avenue through which the Nigerian government lived up to its socioeconomic responsibility to its citizenry; and the attempt to withdraw this policy has been interpreted as a move by the government to default on its... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT  Election is universally considered as the hallmark of democracy, especially since the current wave of democratization in Africa. However, most elections in Africa are characterized by violence particular post-electoral violence. Moreover, the study examined the nexus between democratization and post-electoral violence in Nigeria and... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT  There has been an increase in the number of intrastate armed conflicts across the world in the last two decades and this has no doubt generated lots of debates as to whether the international community has a right or an obligation to interfere in the domestic affairs of any state. This has brought into focus the issue of the limits of... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT  One of the fundamental problems of contemporary Nigeria is corruption. It has thrived; progressed and flourished unabated. Corruption has been institutionalized to the point of accepting it as part of our system. This study examined the incidence of corruption in the Nigerian Public Service with particular focus on Imo State Civil... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT  This study focused on the challenges of manpower development and utilization in the Rivers State Local Government system. The study was interested in examining the extent inadequate manpower development affected productivity in the Rivers State Local Government system; ascertaining whether manpower development programmes were based on... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT  The need to ensure efficiency and enhanced electricity generation and distribution informed the reform of the Nigerian power sector. Successive administrations made the power sector reform a central policy of governance. However, the reforms and unbundling of Power Holding Company of Nigeria generated a lot of interest across the nation... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT  This study examines manpower development and utilization in organizations using Uzo- Uwani L.G.A as a case study. The importance of personnel training and development in any organization cannot be overemphasize if we recognize the fact that the structure that sustains the organization depends on the individuals that operate it. The... Continue Reading

Abstract The Gulf of Guinea is the coastal region running south from Senegal in West Africa to Angola in Central Africa. The geo-strategic and maritime significance of the region are undeniable. The Gulf of Guinea is endowed with enormous mineral and marine... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The title of this research project is “Grassoot Government and its impact on political participation among citizens of Nkanu East local government area. Grassroot government is highly imperative for a meaningful... Continue Reading

PREFACE Poverty, conflicts, disease, corruption, political instability, poor policy implementation, etc, are some of the numerous factors that constitute a serious challenge to the economic... Continue Reading

THE ROLE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES IN CRIME CONTROL IN NIGERIA, A CASE STUDY OF THE NIGERIA POLICE FORCE ABSTRACT This study examines the role of law enforcement agency in crime control in Nigeria; A case study of Nigeria Police force (NPF). Since (2009) till date, the Nigeria society has been undergoing visual criminal activities that affect... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The leaders of 189 countries of the world and their countries now face the challenges achieving the Millennium Development Goals which they set for themselves during the Millennium Summit of September 2000. Although significant progress has been made by many countries towards the attainment of these goals, it has been noted that the... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The project on the influence of endsars protest on political interest of Nigerian youths. The project aimed at investigating the influence of endsars protest on political interest of Nigerian youths, determining the relationship between endsars protest and political... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This study was conducted to find out the factors influencing the low level of participation of women in partisan policies in Edo State. Specifically, the study was concerned with examining whether there existed socio-cultural myths, lack of economic empowerment, low... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF STUDY Conflict is an unavoidable aspect of everyday life. Whether its with others, yourself or an organization, conflict is an inevitable aspect of life experience. Understanding how is starts and how its escalates goes... Continue Reading