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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…

Un Peacekeeping in Africa Effectiveness and Problems   Chapter One of Un Peacekeeping in Africa Effectiveness and Problems INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The UN Security Council authorizes peace operations by an affirmative vote of nine of the fifteen members without a veto from the five permanent members: the United States, China, France, Russia, the…

The Role of Ecowas in the First Liberian Crisis   Chapter One of The Role of Ecowas in the First Liberian Crisis INTRODUCTION Background Of The Study The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is a sub-regional organisation in West Africa, with a membership consisting of Cape Verde, Senegal, The Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Mali, Cote d’ Ivoire,…

The Nigeria and India Trade and Others Relationship   Abstract of The Nigeria and India Trade and Others Relationship The establishment of the Diplomatic House in Nigeria in 1958 (two years prior to Nigerian independence) by India laid the foundation for what was to become solid, warm and concrete bilateral relations between India and Nigeria….

Knowledge in Traditional African Perspective a Critiqueknowledge in Traditional African Perspective   Chapter One of Knowledge in Traditional African Perspective a Critiqueknowledge in Traditional African Perspective INTRODUCTION 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,…

The Role of Russia in the Nigeria Civil War   Chapter One of The Role of Russia in the Nigeria Civil War INTRODUCTION POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA 1900 – 1966 The History Of Nigeria Up To 1914 Nigeria the most populous country on the African continent only came into existence in its present form in…

Terrorism and Nigerian Foreign Policy   Chapter One of Terrorism and Nigerian Foreign Policy INTRODUCTION Background of the study Terrorism is defined as calculated, politically motivated violence perpetrated against noncombatant targets by subnational groups or clandestine agents, usually intended to influence an audience. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) also defines terrorism as “the unlawful…

History of Military Intervention and Administration in Nigeria.   Chapter One of History of Military Intervention and Administration in Nigeria. 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 different social…

Prospects and Challenges of Regional Integration in West Africa   Chapter One of Prospects and Challenges of Regional Integration in West Africa INTRODUCTION Background of the study It is widely acknowledged that Africa’s integration efforts have thus far failed to bear satisfactory fruit. While other regions have successfully used their integration mechanisms to improve their…

The West and Politics of Technology Transfer in the Third World Countries Nigerian Experience   Chapter One of The West and Politics of Technology Transfer in the Third World Countries Nigerian Experience INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The importance of international technology transfer (international transfer of technology) for economic development can hardly be overstated. Both…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Economic Diplomacy of Nigerian Foreign Policy   Abstract of Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Economic Diplomacy of Nigerian Foreign Policy Every vibrant foreign policy derives its strength from the domestic angle, that is, from the needs of the country and the populace. For several years past, Africa was the centerpiece…

Nigeria Roles in the Development of International Organisation in Africa   Chapter One of Nigeria Roles in the Development of International Organisation in Africa INTRODUCTION Nigeria lies between latitudes 40N and 140N and Longitudes 20 east and 150 east of the Greenwich Meridian. This is an area of 922,200 square kilometers (356,000 square miles). To…

Aburi Accord It’s Implication on the Nigerian Civil War   Chapter One of Aburi Accord It’s Implication on the Nigerian Civil War INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Many scholars believe the Aburi question and its implication on the Nigerian Civil War has its origin in the creation of the Nigerian state. That is, the debate…

The Ebre Women Society and It’s Contributions to the Socio-political Development   Chapter One of The Ebre Women Society and It’s Contributions to the Socio-political Development INTRODUCTION Mkpat Enin society in the pre-colonial era was a well ordered society in which women played significant roles in their age grade and exclusive societies which served as…

Ine Festival and the Development of Issele-uku a Historical Perspective   Chapter One of Ine Festival and the Development of Issele-uku a Historical Perspective INTRODUCTION Benin-city and Issele-Uku are historic places in former Bendel State of Nigeria. Benin city was the capital of the state while Issele-Uku is a town in Aniocha Local Government Area….

Conflict Management in Africa the Role of the Civic Society   Chapter One of Conflict Management in Africa the Role of the Civic Society CONFLICT MANAGEMENT Conflict is the incompability of goals and values between two or more parties in a relationship, combined with the attempt to control each other and antagonistic feelings towards each…

The United States of America and the Fight Against Global Terrorism   Chapter One of The United States of America and the Fight Against Global Terrorism INTRODUCTION Background of the study The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, in Washington, D.C., New York City, and Pennsylvania were acts of war against the United States of…

Nigeria’s Foreign Policy Under Military Rule   Abstract of Nigeria’s Foreign Policy Under Military Rule Foreign and domestic policy issues are related products of the same political system and are designed to define and implement overall national purposes. Foreign and domestic policy must be mutually supporting if national policy aspirations are to be achieved in…

The Niger Delta Crisis It’s Impact on Nigerian’s National Security   Chapter One of The Niger Delta Crisis It’s Impact on Nigerian’s National Security INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY In 2002, an international observation proclaimed the Niger Delta as one of the most volatile regions of the world. This observation came on the heels of…

Terrorism and It’s Implication on Global Security in the 21st Century (the Middle East Experience 1990 – 2007)   Chapter One of Terrorism and It’s Implication on Global Security in the 21st Century (the Middle East Experience 1990 – 2007) INTRODUCTION Terrorism is violence or threat of violence calculated to create an atmosphere of fear…

Meaning of Organization Conflict   Chapter One of Meaning of Organization Conflict INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY                       Ours is an age of rapid change, unrest and conflicting ideologies. Society is unsettled and individuals are apprehensive as group, nations and organized groups within the nation struggle for power and control over material resources and man’s…

An Analysis of Nigeria – Cameroon Relations (1990 – 2007)   Abstract of An Analysis of Nigeria – Cameroon Relations (1990 – 2007) The major significance of this study is that it will examine and highlight Nigeria – Cameroon Relations from 1999 to 2004. It will also suggest how areas of conflict could be resolved…

The Growth and Development of Idemili North Local Government Area (1996 – 2010)   Abstract of The Growth and Development of Idemili North Local Government Area (1996 – 2010) Local government administration in Nigeria has witnessed significant changes. The core of the reforms and development was to provide and bring government closer to the people….

Misrepresentation of Africa in Broadcasting Media   Abstract of Misrepresentation of Africa in Broadcasting Media This study was carried out to examine the misrepresentation of africa in broadcasting media. Specifically, the study examined  examine the advent of broadcasting media. The study also  investigate the misrepresentation of Africa in broadcasting media. Lastly, the study  find out a brief history…

An Analysis of the Russian-ukrainian War on the Relationship Between Russia and Its Nato Allies   Chapter One of An Analysis of the Russian-ukrainian War on the Relationship Between Russia and Its Nato Allies INTRODUCTION Background of the study Since Ukraine’s independence in 1991, tensions between the two countries (Ukraine and Russia) have been obvious…

Investigation Into the Causes and Effects of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine   Chapter One of Investigation Into the Causes and Effects of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine INTRODUCTION Background of the study The war between Russia and Ukraine, according to Lakomy (2022), arose over a number of concerns. The foreign watchers of the war…

The Impact of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine on the Economic Strength of Ukraine   Chapter One of The Impact of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine on the Economic Strength of Ukraine INTRODUCTION Background of the study According to Benkovskis (2022) twenty-five years after the collapse of the Iron Curtain, the current acute crisis in…