Category: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Since independence, the guiding principle of Nigeria’s foreign policy and the pursuit of its national interests, in both its bilateral and its multilateral relations, have remained a reflection of its

Abstract This study assessed selected media campaigns used in the on-going Counter Terrorism and Counter Insurgency Operations in North East Nigeria. The essence of this research was inspired by the

Introduction The recent outbreaks of civil wars and conflicts in Niger (2007), Guinea Bissau (2008-2009), Côte d’Ivoire (2011), Sudan (2009-2014), etc., have received little or no pro-active peace support operations

Abstract this article examines the state-creation process in Nigeria in the context of military regime survival in the 1990s. Nigeria entered a period of protracted political crisis following the annulment

Abstract Development has over the years appeared to be an elusive milestone for Africa as states in the continent, since independence till date, are still battling with various development needs

Abstract The application of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) to United States (U.S.)–Nigeria’s trade relations is a watershed in bilateral trade experience. However, extant literature is inconclusive on

The foreign policy of a nation is a reflection of its domestic demands, needs and aspirations. Much as there is a relationship between a state domestic policy and those foreign

ABSTRACT This study focused on the bilateral relationship between Nigeria and the United States of America from 1975 to 1979. The study traced the historical development of Nigeria-US relations  with

Background to the Study This study examines the impact of globalization on the formulation and implementation of Nigeria’s foreign policy. It also looks at the evolution, theories and forces of

ABSTRACT Nigerian leaders often see their country as the “natural leader” of the African continent.  And the country’s foreign policy is best understood and assessed in the context of its

Abstract Nigeria and China established diplomatic relations in February 1971, relations between these two countries had blossomed over the years. This was made possible with the high level of visits

Chapter 1: Introduction Since the founding of People`s Republic of China in 1949, China has made tremendous efforts to explore a development road designed for her own needs and suitable

Abstract This paper identifies the gap in the historical narratives gathered from the members of the belligerent communities and the sparsity of related literatures as a factor contributing to the

Abstract This chapter critically discusses the refugee crisis on the African continent from a socio-legal perspective. It commences by outlining, in accordance with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

Introduction Since the return to democracy in 1999, Nigeria has been grappling with diverse security challenges, chief among them are insurgency, election violence, kidnapping and most recently, the herder-farmer conflicts

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), London (United Kingdom) is one example of the transnational networks of African Pentecostal churches that have changed the Christian landscape in Britain. The

Nigerian women constitute about half of the population of the country and are known to play vital roles as mother, producer, time manager, community organizer, social and political activist. But

Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) was implemented in 2000 ostensibly to accelerate development within its 15 years plan of action. In the credence of this notion, Nigeria was one of the

Background Marriages in Nigeria take place under three legal systems (Center for Reproductive Rights 2003, 83): Islamic (Maliki school of law), civil (statutory law), and customary (tribal/traditional law) (ibid.; Denmark Jan.

Abstract This paper examined the nature and dimension of such challenges as electoral malpractice, inter- and intra-ethnic cleavages, religious crises and insecurity, weak democratic institutions and institutionalized corruption, which have