Knowledge in Traditional African Perspective a Critique Chapter One of Knowledge in Traditional African Perspective a Critique BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Aristotle many years ago asserted that it is the nature of man to know: in other words, every man seeks to know. In fact, philosophical activity started out of the spirit of wonder…
History of Military Intervention and Administration in Nigeria (1984-1998) Chapter One of History of Military Intervention and Administration in Nigeria (1984-1998) INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The bedrock for military coups and leadership in Nigeria and many other countries slowly corroded as a result of the pressure mounted on political belief that people of…
Impact of Leasing Gas Sector Management on Nigeria’s External Relations, 2000 -2013 Abstract of Impact of Leasing Gas Sector Management on Nigeria’s External Relations, 2000 -2013 Energy is one of the few issues in today’s international system which bring about economic ties between states and, also, with a distinct possibility to incite conflict between…
The Bush Doctrine and the Us Missile Defence Shieeld in Eastern Europe Implications for Iran Ans Us Military Resources. Abstract of The Bush Doctrine and the Us Missile Defence Shieeld in Eastern Europe Implications for Iran Ans Us Military Resources. This study sets out to investigate the Bush Doctrine and the US Missile Defenceshield in Eastern Europe, with the…
United States Policy of Preemption and Security in the Middle East 1999-2014 Abstract of United States Policy of Preemption and Security in the Middle East 1999-2014 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…
Nigeria and the Implementation of the World Court Judgement on the Land and Maritime Boundary Dispute Between Cameroon and Nigeria. Abstract of Nigeria and the Implementation of the World Court Judgement on the Land and Maritime Boundary Dispute Between Cameroon and Nigeria. The world, after two devastating wars was inspired by a strong desire…
United Nations and the Politics of Sanctions the Syrian Debacle Abstract of United Nations and the Politics of Sanctions the Syrian Debacle Conflict is never a sign of development but a darkness and economic doom to any given state or society, hence it should be treated with high handedness. United Nations and the Politics of Sanctions…
Effects of International Law and State’s Sovereignty on the Resolution of the Nigeria Cameroun Boundary Dispute Abstract of Effects of International Law and State’s Sovereignty on the Resolution of the Nigeria Cameroun Boundary Dispute The discovery of oil reserves in the water surrounding Bakassi peninsula subjected it to claims and counter-claims for sovereignty, military occupation and recourse…
Nigeria’s Contributions to Democratization in Sierra Leone, 1995-2005 Abstract of Nigeria’s Contributions to Democratization in Sierra Leone, 1995-2005 The discovery of oil reserves in the water surrounding Bakassi peninsula subjected it to claims and counter-claims for sovereignty, military occupation and recourse to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on March 1999. Then on October…
Political Economy of Fuel Importation and Development of Refineries in Nigeria, 1999-2013 Abstract of Political Economy of Fuel Importation and Development of Refineries in Nigeria, 1999-2013 The contradictions of importing over US$10 billion fuel annually for domestic consumption, in the midst of abundant oil endowment, has attracted attention and concern from researchers and investigators. This…
United Nations Security Council and Management of Global Crisis Abstract of United Nations Security Council and Management of Global Crisis This study is an attempt to explore and interrogate the role of United NationsSecurity in conflict management, using Iraq as a case of study. We investigated the pervasive influence of United States on the Middle East in general and Iraq in…
Ecowas and Arms Control in West Africa; a Focus on the Niger-delta Amnesty Abstract of Ecowas and Arms Control in West Africa; a Focus on the Niger-delta Amnesty One of the biggest challenges facing ECOWAS member states and Nigeria in particular is arms proliferation. It has stoked ethnic clashes and simmering unrest in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. It…
Boundary Disputes and Implementation of Nepad in West Africa 2001-2014 Abstract of Boundary Disputes and Implementation of Nepad in West Africa 2001-2014 The New Partnership for Africa’s Development is a pledge by African leaders, based on a common vision and a firm and shared conviction, that they have a pressing duty to eradicate poverty and to…
Boko Haram Insurgency and Nigeria’s Relations With United States, 2009 – 2014 Abstract of Boko Haram Insurgency and Nigeria’s Relations With United States, 2009 – 2014 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…
Effects of Ethnic Nationalism on Internal Security in the Niger Delta Region (1999-2014) Abstract of Effects of Ethnic Nationalism on Internal Security in the Niger Delta Region (1999-2014) Ethnic nationalism is a common phenomenon in Niger Delta, Nigeria. Ethnic nationalism in Niger Delta has been agitating for so long for self-determination and to control their God giving resources, in…
Gender Sensitivity in Nigerian Federal Governance and the Effects on Affirmative Action Since 1999 Abstract of Gender Sensitivity in Nigerian Federal Governance and the Effects on Affirmative Action Since 1999 Gender Sensitivity in Nigerian Federal Governance and the Effects on Affirmative Action since 1999 is a study set out to unravel how effective gender sensitivity has…
The Effects of Oil Joint Venture Partnerships on Enforcement of Zero-gas Flaring Policy in Nigeria, 2003-2011 Abstract of The Effects of Oil Joint Venture Partnerships on Enforcement of Zero-gas Flaring Policy in Nigeria, 2003-2011 The act of gas flaring in Nigeria began with production of crude oil in 1958, and has since engendered serious…
The Struggle for a Permanent Seat at the Security Council a Critical Assessment of the Contestants in 2012 Abstract of The Struggle for a Permanent Seat at the Security Council a Critical Assessment of the Contestants in 2012 This work set out to investigate the struggle for Permanent Seats At The Security Council: A…
Peacekeeping in Africa a Case Study Ecomog Intervention in Liberia Abstract of Peacekeeping in Africa a Case Study Ecomog Intervention in Liberia Peacekeeping operations have assumed a centre stage in the operation of International Organization as a veritable instrument for maintaining International Peace and security. The United Nations and other regional and sub-regional organizations have adopted these measures in…
Climate Change and Political Conflict in Africa Focus on Migration and Refugees in the Continent Abstract of Climate Change and Political Conflict in Africa Focus on Migration and Refugees in the Continent This study explores the nexus between climate change and political conflicts in Africa with focus on migration and refugees in the continent….
Civil War and Human Rights Violations in the Democratic Republic of Congo, 1996 -2003 Abstract of Civil War and Human Rights Violations in the Democratic Republic of Congo, 1996 -2003 This study examined the relationship between the 1996 and 2003 civil war in the Democratic Republic of Congo, (DRC) and human rights violations in…
Africa and the United Nations Millennium Reforms a Critical Appraisal Abstract of Africa and the United Nations Millennium Reforms a Critical Appraisal Since its (United Nations) establishment in 1945, the United Nations has been in a constant state of transition as various international stakeholders seek ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the…
The United Nations Security Council and International Conflict Resolution Abstract of The United Nations Security Council and International Conflict Resolution This research effort grew out of concern for the increasing use of force in settlement of disputes by the United States which has the tendency to reduce the moral stature of the UN (above…
European Union and Challenges of Africa’s Development a Critical Appraisal, 1999-2010 Abstract of European Union and Challenges of Africa’s Development a Critical Appraisal, 1999-2010 This study examined the European Union, EU and challenges of African development. Specifically, the study ascertained if the increasing rate of EUAfrican relations has increased the volume of trade between EU and Africaand secondly,…
The Us Security Policy and North Korea Nuclear Programme, 2000 – 2008 Abstract of The Us Security Policy and North Korea Nuclear Programme, 2000 – 2008 This study examines the interface between the US security policy and North Korea nuclear programme. The thrust of the study however is to find out if the US government perceived…
The United Nations Security Council and International Conflict Resolution a Case Study of the Un Security Council Weapon Inspection in Iraq Abstract of The United Nations Security Council and International Conflict Resolution a Case Study of the Un Security Council Weapon Inspection in Iraq This research effort grew out of concern for the increasing…
The Struggle for a Permanent Seat at the Security Council Abstract of The Struggle for a Permanent Seat at the Security Council This work set out to investigate the struggle for Permanent Seats At The Security Council: A Critical Assessment of the Contestants in 2012. While observing that there exists a fundamental need to…
European Union and Challenges of Africa’s Development a Critical Appraisal Abstract of European Union and Challenges of Africa’s Development a Critical Appraisal This study examined the European Union, EU and challenges of African development. Specifically, the study ascertained if the increasing rate of EU-African relations has increased the volume of trade between EU and Africa and secondly,…
Domestic Politics and Nigerian Foreign Policy Chapter One of Domestic Politics and Nigerian Foreign Policy INTRODUCTION Historical Background Of Nigerian Foreign Policy A study in Nigeria’s foreign policy over time has quite often under scored the potency of its domestic contents. Notable scholars on Nigerian external relations such as Akinyemi, Aluko, Gambari, Birai etc demonstrated…
United Nations and the Challenges of Promoting Gender Equality Chapter One of United Nations and the Challenges of Promoting Gender Equality INTRODUCTION How is the relative status of women and men related to economic growth and development? In many parts of the world, women have few resources or rights and little opportunity to improve…
