An Examination of Political Instability in Nigeria Since Independence
Author: Odunze N. Igbonagwam
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Published: 1989
Total Pages: 6
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The Roots of Political Instability in Nigeria
Author: E.C. Ejiogu
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2016-02-24
Total Pages: 250
ISBN-13: 1317016963
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe 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.
Political Stability in Nigeria Since Her Independence in 1960
Author: Olubukola Olarogba Adetula
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Published: 1978
Total Pages: 156
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKCrippled Giant
Author: Eghosa E. Osaghae
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Published: 1998
Total Pages: 376
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Crippled Giant is an excellent summary of Nigerian political history....The work is notable for even-handed analysis of both history and theory. The resultis an introduction of the highest quality to the study of Nigerian politics." --African Studies Review "Osaghae, an academic with a refreshinglyneutral and understated approach to the maddening follies of his government, hasproduced a highly readable overview of Nigeria's politics, economy, and foreignrelations. Rich in detail, his account is also a useful tour of earlier thematictreatments of the subject." -- Foreign Affairs ..".well-written, coherent narrative and thoughtful, balanced analysis of Nigeria'spolitical history from 1960 to 1996."? -- A. H. M. Kirk-Greene, St. Antony'sCollege, Oxford Eghosa Osaghae's study leads him to the conclusionthat Nigeria's problems are not of recent making but can be traced to structuralimpediments from colonial times.
The Causes of Instability in Nigeria and Implications for the United States
Author: Clarence J. Bouchat
Publisher: Army War College Press
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 136
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe political economy problems of Nigeria, the root cause for ethnic, religious, political and economic strife, can be in part addressed indirectly through focused contributions by the U.S. military, especially if regionally aligned units are more thoroughly employed.
The Causes of Instability in Nigeria and Implications for the United States
Author: U.s. Department of Defense
Publisher: CreateSpace
Published: 2014-07-22
Total Pages: 116
ISBN-13: 9781500598624
DOWNLOAD EBOOKNigeria is one of the pivotal states of Africa and is extremely important to U.S. diplomatic and economic interests on that continent. However, Americans' general lack of knowledge or misunderstanding of Nigeria undercuts our interactions with this crucial state to the detriment of both sides. Indeed, it is difficult to understand Nigeria, since it is a swirling paradox of riches and poverty, growth and stagnation, international influence and domestic paralysis, cultural diversity, and ethnic and religious clashes. For that reason, I am pleased to present this monograph, which seeks to reveal Nigeria to outsiders. It explores a key way to understand Nigeria through its political economy, which gives more nuanced insight into its entrenched problems, and thus offers better approaches by which the U.S. Government, and especially its military, can play a constructive role in maintaining the stability and integrity of Nigeria.
A History of Nigeria
Author: Toyin Falola
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2008-04-24
Total Pages: 313
ISBN-13: 1139472038
DOWNLOAD EBOOKNigeria is Africa's most populous country and the world's eighth largest oil producer, but its success has been undermined in recent decades by ethnic and religious conflict, political instability, rampant official corruption and an ailing economy. Toyin Falola, a leading historian intimately acquainted with the region, and Matthew Heaton, who has worked extensively on African science and culture, combine their expertise to explain the context to Nigeria's recent troubles through an exploration of its pre-colonial and colonial past, and its journey from independence to statehood. By examining key themes such as colonialism, religion, slavery, nationalism and the economy, the authors show how Nigeria's history has been swayed by the vicissitudes of the world around it, and how Nigerians have adapted to meet these challenges. This book offers a unique portrayal of a resilient people living in a country with immense, but unrealized, potential.
Nigeria and the Nation-State
Author: John Campbell
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2024-08-13
Total Pages: 287
ISBN-13: 1538197812
DOWNLOAD EBOOKNigeria, despite being the African country of greatest strategic importance to the U.S., remains poorly understood. John Campbell explains why Nigeria is so important to understand in a world of jihadi extremism, corruption, oil conflict, and communal violence. The revised edition provides updates through the recent presidential election.
Contemporary Nigerian Politics
Author: A. Carl LeVan
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2019-01-17
Total Pages: 303
ISBN-13: 1108569218
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn 2015, Nigeria's voters cast out the ruling People's Democratic Party (PDP). Here, A. Carl LeVan traces the political vulnerability of Africa's largest party in the face of elite bargains that facilitated a democratic transition in 1999. These 'pacts' enabled electoral competition but ultimately undermined the party's coherence. LeVan also crucially examines the four critical barriers to Nigeria's democratic consolidation: the terrorism of Boko Haram in the northeast, threats of Igbo secession in the southeast, lingering ethnic resentments and rebellions in the Niger Delta, and farmer-pastoralist conflicts. While the PDP unsuccessfully stoked fears about the opposition's ability to stop Boko Haram's terrorism, the opposition built a winning electoral coalition on economic growth, anti-corruption, and electoral integrity. Drawing on extensive interviews with a number of politicians and generals and civilians and voters, he argues that electoral accountability is essential but insufficient for resolving the representational, distributional, and cultural components of these challenges.
Infrastructure Development in Nigeria
Author: Michael O. Onolememen
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2020-01-22
Total Pages: 158
ISBN-13: 1000026353
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis 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.
