POLITICAL PARTICIPATION AND DEMOCRATIC CONSOLIDATION IN NIGERIA; A CASE STUDY OF ENUGU STATE 2007-2017

ABSTRACT This study was undertaken to evaluate political participation and democratic consolidation in Nigeria with a particular reference to Enugu State. Three objectives and three research questions were formulated to guide the research. The study adopted thematic format in its literature review. The theoretical framework used was structural functionalism and research design used in the …

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FEDERAL PRINCIPLE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTONOMY IN NIGERIA: A CRITICAL EVALUATION

ABSTRACT Local governments are not sovereign unlike independent nation-states. It is a subordinate government, which derives its existence and power from law enacted by a superior government. The nature and structure of transactions or interactions between the three tiers of government determine the degree of autonomy. Local government in Nigeria is rooted on historical antecedents …

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THE IMPACT OF PUBLIC POLICY IMPLEMENTATION IN ENUGU STATE: A CASE STUDY OF ENUGU STATE AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (ENADEP) 1995-2005

THE IMPACT OF PUBLIC POLICY IMPLEMENTATION IN ENUGU STATE: A CASE STUDY OF ENUGU STATE AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (ENADEP) 1995-2005 ABSTRACT This study was on the impact of public policy implementation in Enugu State Agricultural Development Programme (ENADEP) 2001-2012. The study inquires into critical issues of policy implementation failures, such as corruption, regime instability, executive …

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THE IMPLICATION OF POLITICAL VIOLENCE ON DEMOCRATIC CONSOLIDATION IN NIGERIA A STUDY OF OLUSEGUN OBASANJO’S CIVILIAN ADMINISTRATION

THE IMPLICATION OF POLITICAL VIOLENCE ON DEMOCRATIC CONSOLIDATION IN NIGERIA A STUDY OF OLUSEGUN OBASANJO’S CIVILIAN ADMINISTRATION ABSTRACT Political violence was a recurring issue in former president Olusegun Obasanjo’s civilian administration between 1999 and 2007. This study therefore sets out to examine its implications on democratic consolidation in Nigeria. In order to do that, the …

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WORKPLACE SPIRITUALITY, WORKERS’ COMMITMENT AND PERFORMANCE IN AJAYI CROWTHER UNIVERSITY AND FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, AKURE: A COMPARATIVE STUDY

WORKPLACE SPIRITUALITY, WORKERS’ COMMITMENT AND PERFORMANCE IN AJAYI CROWTHER UNIVERSITY AND FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, AKURE: A COMPARATIVE STUDY  ABSTRACT Workplace spirituality is a new management paradigm that elicits workers’ self-imposed willingness to act and perform their task productively in an organisation due to their perception of the meaningful nature of work in an egalitarian …

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WELFARE PACKAGES AND EMPLOYEES’ SATISFACTION IN LAGOS AND OGUN STATE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AUTHORITIES

WELFARE PACKAGES AND EMPLOYEES’ SATISFACTION IN LAGOS AND OGUN STATE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AUTHORITIES  ABSTRACT The study appraised how welfare packages influences employee satisfaction in Lagos and Ogun State traffic management authorities and also identified how the provision of welfare packages to employees can be favourable to the organisation at large. The survey research design was …

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STRUCTURAL VIOLENCE IN THE NORTH CENTRAL GEO-POLITICAL ZONE OF NIGERIA: A CONFLICT TRANSFORMATION APPROACH

STRUCTURAL VIOLENCE IN THE NORTH CENTRAL GEO-POLITICAL ZONE OF NIGERIA: A CONFLICT TRANSFORMATION APPROACH ABSTRACT The dynamism of this study generally sought to understand why the Nigerian state has remained deeply divided and prone to structural violence especially in the North Central zone despite all governmental and nongovernmental efforts at ensuring stability, and fostering unity …

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WEAPONS TECHNOLOGY AND INTERNAL SECURITY PROVISIONING IN NIGERIA

WEAPONS TECHNOLOGY AND INTERNAL SECURITY PROVISIONING IN NIGERIA  ABSTRACT The re-emergence of civilian rule in Nigeria in May 1999 was accompanied by increasing internal security (IS) challenges which have been limiting internal security provisioning (ISP) in Nigeria.  Some of the IS challenges include armed robbery, kidnapping, oil bunkering, ethno-religious conflicts, and terrorism.  These crimes have …

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MEDIA REPORTING, VOTING BEHAVIOUR AND LEADERSHIP ASCENDANCY DURING 2011 AND 2015 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS IN NIGERIA

Ph.D Thesis  MEDIA REPORTING, VOTING BEHAVIOUR AND LEADERSHIP ASCENDANCY DURING 2011 AND 2015 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS IN NIGERIA ABSTRACT It is globally accepted that media reporting, to a great extent, influences voters perception of given candidates for public office. The adoption of propaganda in electioneering campaigns including use of hate speeches could make or mar the …

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HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES AND SERVICE DELIVERY IN THE NIGERIAN PUBLIC SERVICE (2003-2014)

HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES AND SERVICE DELIVERY IN THE NIGERIAN PUBLIC SERVICE (2003-2014) ABSTRACT Reforms in the Nigerian Public service have been targeted at addressing the challenges of ineffectiveness and inefficiency in service delivery.  As one of the measures in addressing these deficiencies, the Public Service Review Commission of 1974 recommended the creation of training …

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GLOBAL GOVERNANCE AND EMERGING TRENDS IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL SANCTIONS

GLOBAL GOVERNANCE AND EMERGING TRENDS IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL SANCTIONS ABSTRACT Global governance becomes critical in attaining world peace and security as trans-national crises become complex and challenging in the paradigm of international politics. The role of international organizations has been pivotal to combat global problems such as terrorism, deviant states …

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ADMINISTRATION OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP POLICY AND EMPLOYMENT GENERATION IN SOUTH -WEST, NIGERIA (2004 -2014)

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ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT, JOB COMMITMENT AND  WORK- FAMILY CONFLICT AMONG WORKING MOTHERS IN UNIVERSITIES IN LAGOS STATE

ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT, JOB COMMITMENT AND  WORK- FAMILY CONFLICT AMONG WORKING MOTHERS IN UNIVERSITIES IN LAGOS STATE ABSTRACT Women in many cultural settings are responsible for taking care of the children, the husband and the home.  Women were predominately housewives and men were breadwinners before the entrance of women into the labor market.  Times have changed …

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MANPOWER PLANNING, WORK ENVIRONMENT AND SERVICE DELIVERY IN OGUN STATE HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT BOARD

MANPOWER PLANNING, WORK ENVIRONMENT AND SERVICE DELIVERY IN OGUN STATE HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT BOARD  ABSTRACT The problematic situation of developing societies to retain their medical personnel given their inability to institute viable manpower plan and conducive work environment that should be suitable for the fulfillment of the lofty aspirations of medical personnel is what necessitate the …

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INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION IN LAGOS STATE (2007-2015)

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION IN LAGOS STATE (2007-2015)  ABSTRACT Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is a veritable tool to support the activities of governmental institutions and agencies with the objectives of delivering effective service and information in a more convenient, citizen centre way and to curb corrupt practices. The objectives …

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DECENTRALIZATION, LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTONOMY AND GRASSROOTS DEVELOPMENT IN LIBERIA

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COUNTER TERRORISM STRATEGIES AND NIGERIA’S FOREIGN POLICY OBJECTIVES

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CIVIL SERVANTS’ ATTITUDE TO WORK AND EFFECTIVE SERVICE DELIVERY BY POLITICAL LEADERS IN SELECTED MDAs IN LAGOS STATE (2010-2014)

CIVIL SERVANTS’ ATTITUDE TO WORK AND EFFECTIVE SERVICE DELIVERY BY POLITICAL LEADERS IN SELECTED MDAs IN LAGOS STATE (2010-2014) ABSTRACT At independence in 1960, Britain bequeathed to Nigeria its own system of governance.  The system is run on the active participation of the civil servants in daily administration. In the current democratic dispensation civil servants …

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THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN NIGERIA’S LOCAL GOVERNMENT SYSTEM- THE CASE OF IMO STATE

THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN NIGERIA’S LOCAL GOVERNMENT SYSTEM- THE CASE OF IMO STATE ABSTRACT This study investigated the Local Government Legislative Council and Accountability in Nigeria’s local Government system with focus on Imo state. It utilized the qualitative and quantitative methods in data collection and analysis; with the theory of post-colonial …

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THE NATIONAL QUESTION AND DEMOCRATIC CONSOLIDATION IN NIGERIA AND INDIA, 2000-2013

THE NATIONAL QUESTION AND DEMOCRATIC CONSOLIDATION IN NIGERIA AND INDIA, 2000-2013 ABSTRACT The major political challenge in Africa and many other developing countries today is how to deal with the national question and democratic consolidation. There is a general feeling that the developing nations’ past had been squandered, and the present mortgaged by the elites, …

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THE NIGERIAN STATE, POLITICS OF NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY IN THE NIGER DELTA REGION, 1999- 2012

THE NIGERIAN STATE, POLITICS OF NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY IN THE NIGER DELTA REGION, 1999- 2012 ABSTRACT The Niger Delta is on the throes of death caused by the unmitigated exploration, exploitation and production of hydrocarbon which feeds and develops foreign economies at the detriment of the host communities which live in the …

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THE POLITICAL ECONOMY OF NIGERIA-CHINA RELATIONS (1999 – 2013)

THE POLITICAL ECONOMY OF NIGERIA-CHINA RELATIONS (1999 – 2013) ABSTRACT That China has positioned itself as a country to reckon with in today’s world economy is no longer contestable. This reflects in the influx of economic activities from various foreign investors who are attracted to the existence of a market for their products and services …

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TRANS-BORDER CO-OPERATION AND THE ENFORCEMENT OF MARITIME SECURITY IN THE GULF OF GUINEA

TRANS-BORDER CO-OPERATION AND THE ENFORCEMENT OF MARITIME SECURITY IN THE GULF OF GUINEA ABSTRACT Trans-border co-operation in the mitigation of maritime insecurity has remained a veritable and time-honoured measure for the control of illicit maritime activities the world over. Essentially, this is because of the trans-boundary character of such criminal activities. The resource-laden Gulf of …

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UNITED NATIONS AND THE MANAGEMENT OF 2011 LIBYAN POLITICAL UPRISING

UNITED NATIONS AND THE MANAGEMENT OF 2011 LIBYAN POLITICAL UPRISING ABSTRACT The United Nations was formed in the immediate aftermath of World War II to serve as a platform for maintenance of international peace and security and elimination of threats to human freedom everywhere. Although, it has recorded a great measure of success in these …

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UNITED NATIONS AND THE POLITICS OF SANCTIONS- THE SYRIAN DEBACLE

UNITED NATIONS AND THE POLITICS OF SANCTIONS- THE SYRIAN DEBACLE ABSTRACT 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 the Syrian Debacle is a topical issue in all Cable …

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UNITED STATES-ISRAELI RELATIONS AND SECURITY IN THE MIDDLE EAST, 2008-2015

UNITED STATES-ISRAELI RELATIONS AND SECURITY IN THE MIDDLE EAST, 2008-2015 ABSTRACT The historical ties between the United States and Israel is a crucial factor in determining the United States Middle East policy. The policy thrust of successive American leaders in the Middle East has been to preserve the state of Israel and help it to …

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POLICY CHALLENGES IN NIGERIA-SOUTH AFRICA MIGRATION IN THE 21ST CENTURY

POLICY CHALLENGES IN NIGERIA-SOUTH AFRICA MIGRATION IN THE 21ST CENTURY ABSTRACT This work looks at the relationship in the Nigeria-South Africa migration policies as developing countries in the processes of human migration and development. The work offers a critical analysis of the concept of Nigeria-South Africa migration in the 21st century and draws attention to …

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POLITICAL ECONOMY OF CRUDE OIL PRODUCTION AND NIGERIA’S DOWNSTREAM SECTOR

POLITICAL ECONOMY OF CRUDE OIL PRODUCTION AND NIGERIA’S DOWNSTREAM SECTOR ABSTRACT At inception, oil industry operations in Nigeria were limited to upstream and midstream activities comprising exploration, production, marketing and transportation of crude oil. Downstream refining activity commenced in 1965 as a joint venture between British Petroleum and Shell but with 50 percent equity participation …

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POLITICAL ECONOMY OF FUEL IMPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF REFINERIES IN NIGERIA, 1999-2013

POLITICAL ECONOMY OF FUEL IMPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF REFINERIES IN NIGERIA, 1999-2013 ABSTRACT 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 study, therefore, set out to evaluate the effects of the political economy of …

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POLITICAL LEADERSHIP AND ELECTORAL STABILITY IN GHANA AND NIGERIA, 1999 – 2011

POLITICAL LEADERSHIP AND ELECTORAL STABILITY IN GHANA AND NIGERIA, 1999 – 2011 ABSTRACT The study is a comparative study and sets out to investigate the nexus between political leadership and electoral stability in Ghana and Nigeria between 1999 and 2011. We interrogated the connect between the corrupt character of the political leadership in Nigeria and …

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POLITICS OF TUBERCULOSIS CONTROL PROGRAMME IN RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA, 2001 – 2010

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SOUTH-SOUTH CO-OPERATION AND NIGERIA-BRAZIL ECONOMIC RELATIONS; 1999-2012

SOUTH-SOUTH CO-OPERATION AND NIGERIA-BRAZIL ECONOMIC RELATIONS; 1999-2012 ABSTRACT During the last two decades, there have been an accumulation of development experience and wisdom in developing countries as many have developed substantial knowledge and acquired capacity and experience in science and technology development and environmental management. This has engendered the potential for experience sharing among the …

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NIGERIA UNION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES AND THIRD TIER ADMINISTRATION IN RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA, 1999-2014

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NIGERIA-ISRAELI ECONOMIC RELATIONS- (1992-2010)

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NIGERIA-JAPAN TRADE RELATIONS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA, 1999-2014

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NIGERIA’S CONTRIBUTIONS TO DEMOCRATIZATION IN SIERRA LEONE, 1995-2005

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NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE UKRAINIAN CRISIS

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NUCLEAR WEAPONS FREE ZONES AND AFRICAN SECURITY IN THE 21ST CENTURY

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OIL AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN GHANA, 2007-2014.

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OIL EXPLORATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION IN RIVERS STATE- A STUDY OF OGONILAND

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OIL GOVERNANCE IN NIGERIA AND MARITIME SECURITY IN THE GULF OF GUINEA, 2010-2014

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PLATO’S REPUBLIC AND THE NIGERIAN POLITY

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INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND AND CRISIS OF DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA, 2000-2014

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INTERNATIONAL REGULATORY MECHANISMS AND THE CHALLENGE OF NUCLEAR TERRORISM, 1998-2012

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INTERNATIONAL TERRORISM AND NATIONAL SECURITY IN NIGERIA- A CASE STUDY OF BOKO-HARAM

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ISLAMIC FUNDAMENTALISM AND NATIONAL SECURITY IN NIGERIA- ANALYSIS OF BOKO HARAM, 2009-2014

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND CHALLENGES OF AUTONOMY IN KOLOKUMA-OPOKUMA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, BAYELSA STATE, NIGERIA

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MANPOWER TRAINING AND UTILIZATION IN NSUKKA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ENUGU STATE, 2009-2015

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MANPOWER TRAINING AND UTILIZATION IN THE NIGERIA IMMIGRATION SERVICE, CALABAR COMMAND, 1999-2014.

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MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS (MDGS) AND POVERTY REDUCTION IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA, 2006-2015

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EFFECTS OF INTERNATIONAL LAW AND STATE’S SOVEREIGNTY ON THE RESOLUTION OF THE NIGERIA-CAMEROUN BOUNDARY DISPUTE

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ELECTION MANAGEMENT BODIES AND ELECTORAL ADMINISTRATION IN NIGERIA AND GHANA, 2003-2012

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FRUSTRATION-AGGRESSION THEORY AND NIGER DELTA MILITANCY, 1999-2015

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GULF OF GUINEA AND SECURITY CHALLENGES- THE NIGERIAN EXPERIENCE

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IMPLEMENTATION OF EDUCATION SECTOR REFORMS AND THE DELIVERY OF QUALITY EDUCATION IN ENUGU STATE NIGERIA, 2011-2014

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INTERGOVERNMENTAL FINANCIAL RELATIONS AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTONOMY IN NIGERIA- A CASE STUDY OF IGBO-ETITI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ENUGU STATE, 1999-2012

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ARAB SPRING AND THE CHALLENGES OF DEMOCRATIZATION IN EGYPT

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BOKO HARAM INSURGENCY AND NIGERIA’S RELATIONS WITH UNITED STATES, 2009 – 2014

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BOUNDARY DISPUTES AND IMPLEMENTATION OF NEPAD IN WEST AFRICA- 2001-2014

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CHALLENGES OF MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT AND UTILIZATION IN THE RIVERS STATE LOCAL GOVERNMENT, 1999-2011

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DEMOCRATIZATION AND POST-ELECTION VIOLENCE IN NIGERIA AND GHANA, 2003-2012

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A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF LEGISLATIVE PROCESS AND DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE IN NIGERIA AND UNITED STATES, 1999-2014

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