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Multilateralism, Foreign Policy and National Interests of States: A Case Study of Nigeria
Get PDFGreat powers within the global system are deemed to be financially and militarily powerful to stand behind the multilateral institutions as sentinel and use such as a tool of achieving national interests. In this case, most researches have toed such line of reasoning while sidelining the role regional powers could also play in multilateral intuitions at regional and sub-regional levels. The current research, therefore, queries the role of regional hegemony in the employment of multilateral institutions in achieving foreign policy goals. As Nigeria conducts most of its external relations through multilateral diplomacy, it is imperative to provide a conceptual basis upon which such role can be defined. In doing this we present the contemporary case study of Nigeria’s involvement in Mail to buttress our claim. The article relies on the theoretical precept of Regional Security Complex which emphasizes the role of state actors in the multilateral institutions. In addition, the study uses newspapers, textbooks, speeches, archival records, articles in journals and internet sources. In utilizing all these data sources, the use of latent content analysis and textual mining in interpreting and analyzing the data is upheld. Thus, the research found that Nigeria needs to be more proactive and assertive in Africa’s regional institutions in order to mitigate the insecurity issue in West Africa. The research therefore concludes that Nigeria as the sole regional power in West Africa needs to act fast to prevent the total collapse of security architecture in West Africa and the Sahel Region
Issues Associated with Burial Rites among the Idoma of North Central Nigeria
Get PDFThe Idoma burial rites are deeply rooted in cultural practice that stem from the intersection of tradition, belief system, and modern influence. The study aims to unpack the dynamic of these issues of conflicts and their implications on social cohesion and individual identity. It also shed light on the diverging perspectives and customs that often clash, leading to conflict and tension within the community. This work employed a qualitative research method, utilizing an in-depth oral interview, which include focus group discussions to collate useful data from sample population of Idoma in North Central, Nigeria. The Idoma language was adopted in the interview, to ensure accurate understanding and expression of participants' views; by analyzing the various factors at play in conflicts over burial rites among the Idoma. This work provides comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities for reconciliation and peaceful coexistence in the face of divergent cultural practices
Ethnicity and Development Issues in Nigeria
Get PDFNigeria is a multi-ethnic nation-state with socio-cultural differences among its component ethnic groups all of which have resulted into cultural dissimilarities. These cultural dissimilarities have been established by the variances in culture which include language, dress, diet and types of social system. The ethnic virus has been one of the most important causes of social crisis and political instability in Nigeria; and ethnicity has been perceived in general as a major obstacle to the overall politico-economic development of the country. Although every nation has its own peculiar ethnic issues, the difference is the mechanism by which the challenges are managed or ameliorated. The ethnic conundrum remains a major obstacle to Nigeria’s existence as nation state. Consequences of ethnicity include communal conflict, political violence, nepotism/discrimination, underdevelopment, waste of manpower, political instability, disunity and disloyalty to the nation. Primordial and instrumental theories were used to give a vivid insight of ethnicity in this paper. It asserts that the concept of ethnicity and tribe never appeared in the political dictionary of most developed countries and this helped to build a virile national economy for these states. Their systems of government worked since they enjoyed the full loyalty of their people at the center unlike Nigeria where allegiance is more to the component units. A re-engineering of the country is needed to make it workable. Devolution of power to the regions is necessary
Legislative Defections and Democratization in Nigeria
Get PDFThe paper examines the phenomenon of legislative/party defection in Nigeria, underscoring the historical dimensions of the problem, conceptual and theoretical issues of party defection, defections in the 2015 elections, and predisposing factors of legislative defection/carpet crossing in Nigeria. The paper submits that the problem of legislative defection/carpet crossing is deep rooted such that they cannot, in their present form and character, midwife successful democratization in Nigeria. Some of its notable causes include the poverty of political party ideology and poor institutionalisation of political parties; the form and character of the post-colonial state, constitutional ambiguities regarding carpet crossing, primacy of political power and politics of patronage, among others. Consolidating Nigeria’s democracy demands that the roots of these contradictions are adequately redressed
Global Economic and Political Ramifications of the Russian-Ukrainian War
Get PDFThe ongoing Russian-Ukrainian war, which began in February 2014, has escalated into a full-scale conflict, resulting in a significant humanitarian crisis, tens of thousands of deaths, and a substantial impact on the global economy. This paper uses a documentary data collection method to examine the economic consequences of the war on the world economy. Furthermore, it investigates the effects of the conflict on international politics, highlighting the tensions between Russia and Ukraine. The findings of this study suggest that the war has far-reaching implications for global stability, trade, and economic development. To mitigate these effects, this paper recommends that NATO adopt a more democratic approach to resolving the conflict and those mediation efforts by the United Nations and European Union be employed to end the war and prevent further bloodshed and economic consequences. Ultimately, this study contributes to our understanding of the complex relationships between conflict, economy, and international politics, and provides insights into the need for a multilateral approach to resolving the Russian-Ukrainian war
Assessment of the Implementation of Central Bank of Nigeria Foreign Exchange Policy in Promoting Economic Growth in Nigeria
Get PDFThis study examines the implementation of the Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) foreign exchange policy and its effectiveness in promoting economic growth in Nigeria. Through qualitative research combining content and document analysis, the study evaluates policy documents, economic reports, and institutional data from 2015 to 2023. The research particularly focuses on assessing the effectiveness of CBN's foreign exchange policies in promoting sustainable economic growth and analyzing the impact of forex market distortions on investment patterns and overall economic performance. Findings reveal that while the introduction of the Investors' and Exporters' (I&E) window in 2017 initially attracted significant foreign investment (approximately 45.1 billion in June 2019 before declining to $33.8 billion by December 2020, affecting the CBN's capacity to maintain exchange rate stability.The study concludes that while CBN's forex policies achieved some success in maintaining exchange rate stability and supporting key economic sectors, their effectiveness in promoting sustainable economic growth was limited by external shocks, structural economic constraints, and implementation challenges. Recommendations include implementing targeted sector-specific support measures and enhancing coordination between monetary policy and fiscal initiatives to create a more coherent framework for sustainable economic growt
Counter-Terrorism Laws: Analysis of Selected International and Regional Frameworks
Get PDFRobust legal frameworks are essential in the global struggle against terrorism, as they facilitate international cooperation, protect human rights, and enhance security. This article analyses the counterterrorism legislative frameworks established by four key international organisations: the United Nations (UN), the Organization of African Unity (OAU)/African Union (AU), the European Union (EU), and the Organisation of American States (OAS). It discusses the development and importance of these frameworks, emphasising their definitions of terrorism, strategies for addressing terrorism financing, and measures to uphold human rights. The paper reviews the significant legal documents ratified by each organisation, including OAS treaties, AU conventions, EU directives, and UN Security Council resolutions. Furthermore, it explores the relationships between these frameworks and their impact on national counterterrorism laws within member states. Despite their strengths, these frameworks encounter challenges such as jurisdictional disputes, enforcement limitations, and the evolving nature of terrorist threats. The study concludes that successful counter-terrorism efforts depend on strengthened multilateral cooperation and compliance with international legal standards
Intervention Programme among Resettled Communities in Taraba State: Stakeholders’ Structure and Power Dynamics
Get PDFThe study deployed a qualitative approach (Key Informant Interview) to elicit information from its sample subjects. The objective is to assess stakeholders’ structure and power dynamics in the NEFSLESP intervention programme implemented under the auspices of Fadama-III-AF-II in Taraba State. A purposive sampling was used to select 15 key informants. The stakeholders ' structure and interests are critical to the effectiveness of every development intervention. Who then were the stakeholders in the NEFSLESP intervention programme and what were their power distribution and interests? The findings reveal that Fadama officers (National, State and Local levels), community leaders, politicians, development agents, and service providers constitute the major stakeholder structure of the NEFSLESP intervention programme. The World Bank, the Nigerian Government, and the community leaders influenced the policy agenda of the intervention. The study further found that the programme's demand-driven nature meant the beneficiaries' ideas and needs dominated the intervention design. The key development values of the intervention include participatory governance, inclusivity, and demand-driven assistance. The power dynamics analysis also shows that the stakeholders identified exercise authority and influence based on their roles and interests. This study, therefore, contributes to political economy discourse about enhancing stakeholders' structures and power dynamics as a leads up to improving the effectiveness of intervention programmes. Thus, it recommends that the Government and civil society organisations should build systems that formally institutionalise the demand-driven nature of intervention programmes, thereby reducing elite capture of interventions
Barriers to Industrial Advancement for Women in Idoma Rural Areas: A Sociological Study
Get PDFThe industrial advancement of women, particularly in rural areas, remains a critical determinant of socio-economic growth and gender equity. This study examines the barriers hindering industrial progression among women in Idoma rural communities, Benue State, Nigeria. Employing a qualitative approach, the study explores cultural, educational, financial, infrastructural, and institutional impediments through in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. Findings reveal that patriarchal cultural practices, low educational attainment, limited access to credit facilities, poor infrastructure, and weak policy implementation significantly restrict women's industrial participation and success. The study recommends targeted policy interventions, improved access to education, financial empowerment programs, and the dismantling of cultural norms that inhibit women's advancement. This research contributes to the growing sociological discourse on gender inequality and rural industrialization
Rule of Law and Good Governance in Nigeria: Challenges and Cures
Get PDFDespite an advancement in science and humanities, Nigerian still struggle with the issue of development. Rule of law and good governance are the major features of any civilized society today. The rule of law is a liberty centred constitutional concept which stipulates that everything must be done in accordance with the law. The rule of law is fundamental and prerequisite for good governance. Good governance floats on the rule of law, while the good governance promotes and sustains rule of law. Nigeria today, struggles with ensuring that the law applies equally to all. Corruption and bad governance have planted seeds that have stumped the progress of the rule of law and in turn negatively impacted the standard of living and development of Nigeria. The objective of this paper is to find out the extent to which rule of law has influenced good governance in Nigeria. Secondary data, generated through articles, books, scholarly journals were used for the analysis. Our findings indicate that, in principle, rule of law are elaborately provided in Nigeria, but in practice, good governance still eludes the country. Corruption, poverty, ignorance, inflation, declining productivity, maladministration, dictatorship, ethnicity and other primordial factors, as well as prevalent social vices are the road mines to good governance in Nigeria. Equitable distribution of resources, provision of qualitative education, economic restructuring of the society, freedom of the press and political reforms, among other recommendations, are fundamental for the enthronement of functional rule of law for good governance in Nigeria