Political Science And International Relations Research Papers/Topics

Boko Haram Insurgency and Nigeria’s Relations with United States, 2009 – 2014

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. Researches on the interconnectivity between Boko Haram insurgency and Nigeria’s-US military-security partnership, trade and aid are inadequate and do not reflect current developments. Consequently, the study set out to exam...

Commonwealth Integration and Nigerias Foreign Policy, 1999-2007

Abstract  This study examines the interface between the Commonwealth integration and Nigerian foreign policy. The thrust of the study however is to ascertain whether the enthronement of democracy in Nigeria has significantly impacted on Nigeria’s Common-wealth economic relations. The study also investigates the extent to which the frameworks of democracy have enabled the Commonwealth impact on social welfare in Nigeria. Relying on Dependency theory derived from the political economy paradi...

Foreign Intervention and Political Stability in Mogadishu, Somalia

ABSTRACT The study investigated foreign intervention and political stability in Mogadishu Somalia. The study was guided by three objectives; (1) to establish the contributions of AMISOM to political stability in Mogadishu; (2) to examine the contribution of foreign intervention in form of infrastructural development in Mogadishu; and (3) to assess the contribution of foreign intervention in form of political reconciliation in Mogadishu Somalia. The study comprised of a population of 220 respo...

South Sudan Crisis and Children Rights Protection~ A Case Study of Jonglei State

Table of contentsDeclarationApproval HiDedicationAcknowledgement vTable of contents viAbstract ixCHAPTER ONEINTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY1.0 Introduction1.1 Background of the Study 21.2 Statement of the Problem 61.3 Purpose of the Study 71.4 Objectives of the Stuc 71.5 Research Questions 71.6 Scope of the Study 81.6.1. Geographical Scope 81.6.2. Content Scope 81.6.3. Time Scope 81.7 Significance of the Study 81.8 Conceptual frameworkCHAPTER TWO 10LITERATURE REVIEW 102.0 Introduction 102.1 Factors...

The Role of World Health Organization in Humanitarian Crises - The Study of North East, Nigeria (2012-2017)

ABSTRACT The major purpose of this research was to examine the activities of the World Health Organization in humanitarian crises, through the study of North-East, Nigeria. The objective of the research is to examine the role of the World Health Organization in abating the impact of the humanitarian crisis in the North-East and the strategies in responding to the crisis. The Role Theory was selected as the theoretical framework to broaden the understanding of the project. Secondary data was u...

An Assessment Of Nigeria’s Foreign Policy Under The Administration Goodluck Jonathan In Relation With Ecowas

Abstract The study is an assessment of Nigeria’s foreign policy under the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan in relation with ECOWAS. This work is necessitated on the premise that no state in the modern times can avoid involvement in international affairs, and this involvement must be systematic and based on certain principles.  The objective of this work was to determine if Nigeria’s policy under the period in view had significant impact on Nigerian global image. Data for th...

The Interface Amongst Local-Level Government Institutions And The Curbing Of Illegal Migration In Tanzania: A Case Study Of Ngara District

ABSTRACT  This study assessed the interface among local-level government institutions and their collective influence in curbing illegal migration in Tanzania, with Ngara District as a case study. The study examined the magnitude of illegal migration in Tanzania, and the extent of collaboration among local-level government institutions over illegal migration. In addition, the study evaluated the effectiveness of regional administration to coordinate efforts in mitigating illegal migration whi...

An Assessement Of The Achievements Of The Directorate Of Food, Roads And Rural Infrastructure (Dfrri)'S Programe In The Rural Development Effort Of The Ibrahim B. Babangida's Regime In Nigeri

ABSTRACT All over the world, the standard of living of nations in the world has varied due to the varied levels of development attained by different nations. Within a nation, different standard of living is always observed. Nigeria is not an exception. It is obvious that rural areas continue to be less developed than their urban counterparts. This continues to be a source of worry to successive governments of Nigeria. Successive efforts were therefore, put in place to bridge the gap between...

Economic Reform And National Development: A Comparative Analysis Of Nigeria And China, 1999 - 2010

ABSTRACT Economic reforms are the different macroeconomic and microeconomic policies designed by the government to redress the distortion in the economy of any nation. It is important to mention that Economic reform is not peculiar to Nigeria alone. Almost all countries the world over have undertaken different forms of economic reforms at one time of the other. The contents and strategy of reforms have varied from country to country depending on the circumstance of each country. One of the c...

Obasanjo's Administration And Nigeria's International Diplomacy,1999-2007

ABSTRACT   Nigeria had overwhelmingly given both solicited and unsolicited supports to Africanneigbours: intervened positively in their internal crisis, provided humanitarian services, doled out billions ofdollars as charity, sent technical aid corps, formed and sent military supports, and so on. In most cases, theseflamboyant gestures were defiantly done against home interest and survival. However, there seems to be adisconnection between what is given out and what is given in return. Ther...

Nigeria- China Trade Relations And National Development in Nigeria, 2011-2015

Abstract Over the past several decades, the economies of the world have become greatly connected through international trade and globalization. The trade relations between Nigeria and China have grown in recent years. Overtime, researchers have contributed on the Nigeria-China relations with interest on foreign aids, balance of trade, foreign direct investment and trade policies between the two countries. Most of them anchored their explanation on dependency theory. They pay less atten...

The Impact Of Youth On Peace Building And Post-Conflict Development In South-Sudan

ABSTRACT This research examines the challenges that the youths in South Sudan face in their efforts towards peacebuilding for a post-conflict developed nation. Using the secondary method of analysis the researcher evaluates specific objectives of the study such as the efforts of the youth in peacebuilding in face of an ongoing conflict in South Sudan, the challenges faced by the youths in their endeavor and how they can access the critical resources to achieve post-conflict development. The f...

EXAMINING Ithe Ichallenges Iof Ipromoting Igender Iequality Iin Inigeria: A Icase Iof Ithe Iunited Inations I(UN)

ABSTRACT The Topic Under review examined the Examining the Challenges of Promoting Gender Equality in Nigeria: A Case Study of United Nations (UN)”. Every human guaranteed inalienable rights both men and women, either by integral and indivisible part of universal human rights. The ifull iand iequal iparticipation iof iwomen iin ipolitical, icivil, ieconomic, isocial iand icultural ilife, iat ithe inational, iregional iand iinternational ilevels, iDespite ithe iimpact iof iUnited iNations ii...

The Imperative Of Ethical Orientation In The Public Service In Nigeria

ABSTRACT Ethics as implied in the study lays emphasis on the selflessness and the disposition of the individual towards the realisation of the public goods. This study is designed to address the issues of ethical behaviour as a primary requirement for maintaining and sustaining development in the society. The research concentrates on the essence of ethics and examine its imperativeness in the life of this society as an inevitable assets that can  guarantee stable and sustainable development...

The Impact Of The Slump In Oil Price And Production On Recession: Alternative Options For The Nigerian Economy.

ABSTRACT This project work investigated the impact of the slump in oil price, production and recession in Nigeria thereby postulating possible alternatives for the Nigerian Economy. The data used for the project were got from National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) bulletin on the amount of income Real Gross Domestic Product (RGDP) in % and Government expenditure on Crude oil export, Non-crude oil export, Oil Price and Crude oil production in million barrels per day. The Ordinary Least Squares M...


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