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    An Appraisal of the Conduct of Nigeria's Foreign Policy from 1999 to 2003
    (2015-05-05) Olaleye, Olabisi Oluremi
    This study examined how Nigeria's foreign policy was conducted in a democratic setting between 1999 and 2003. The study further assessed the effects of Nigeria's socio-political and economic situations on the country's image, and foreign policy, and how the influence and prestige of the country were restored on the international scene. This is with a view to understanding the institutions, structures and process of conducting Nigeria's foreign policy in relation to government’s concern for Africa's political stability, peace, unity and development. The study used primary and secondary data. Primary data were obtained through interviews and discussions with key officials of the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja such as: the Under Secretary of African Affairs and Head, Department of Planning, Research and Statistics, foreign policy analysts in the fields of Political Science and International Relations and History. Secondary data were sourced from documented speeches, seminar papers and conference papers, newspaper articles, magazines, government official Gazettes, memoirs, relevant textbooks and other relevant data from the internet were used in the research. Data collected were analysed using contextual method. The result found out that between 1999 and 2003, the conduct of Nigeria's foreign policy was geared towards ensuring Africa's political stability, peace, unity and development. It also revealed that prior to 1999 Nigeria's socio-political and economic situations negatively affected the nation's image and foreign policy conduct so much that Nigeria became a pariah nation and there was untold hardship on the entire citizenry during the time. Finally the result brought to the fore how the conduct of Nigeria's foreign policy was vigorously pursued to restore the influence and prestige of the country in the comity of nations in terms of economic reforms, war against corruption and improved socio-political situations. It was also revealed that the President had an overwhelming influence over other institutions like the National Assembly, Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Co-operation and Integration of Africa, and the Nigerian Armed Forces in the formulation and implementation of Nigeria's foreign policy. It was concluded that the conduct of Nigeria's foreign policy has improved the country's global image and that Africa has become more united and politically stable.
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    The Effects of Nigeria's Membership of the World Trade Organization (WTO) on the Textile Industry in Nigeria
    (2015-06-05) Udeoji, Ebele Angela
    This study examined the political and economic factors that influenced the Nigerian membership of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the effects of the membership on the textiles industry since 1995. It also identified the problems of the industry and their linkages to its membership of the world body with a view to ascertaining whether or not its membership is benefiting maximally. The study used both primary and secondary data. Primary data were gathered through questionnaire and unstructured interviews. Six textile mills were purposively selected representing about 50% of existing mills in the country. A total of 150 staff were randomly selected out of five thousand, five hundred staff and were administered with the questionnaire. Twelve senior officials of the companies were purposively selected and interviewed, two from each factory for insight into the activities and problems of the companies. Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) were held with senior officials of Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, National Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture and the National Union of Textile and Garment Workers in order to elicit information from them. Secondary sources of data were collected from the federal office of statistics, central bank of Nigeria, statistical bulletin, annual reports and in-house magazines. Books, journals, published and unpublished conference proceedings, government official gazettes and the internet were all used. A content analyse was also carried out on the qualitative data obtained. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics. The result showed that 76.2% of respondents indicated that WTO policy of free trade affected their companies leading to closure of the factories. Also, the study discovered that it was the Nigeria pariah status during the military government and the chaotic political and economic atmosphere in Nigeria and hostility of the international community towards the then military government that made Nigeria to rush to a hasty ratification of the WTO pact. Furthermore, the study revealed that the textile industry in Nigeria had endemic problems such as poor infrastructure, obsolete equipment (80%), high prices of product (70%) accessibility of raw materials (40%) water and electricity supply (30%) which pre-dated its membership of the world body, but the situation worsened after Nigeria became a member. The study concluded that Nigeria's membership of the World Trade Organization had a negative effect on the textile industry.
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    Nigeria's Policy towards South Africa (1960-1979).
    (Obafemi Awolowo University, 1985) Bakare, Kolawole Muheeb; Layi, Abegunrin
    Nigeria's policy towards South Africa's obnoxious apartheid system is the focus of this study. Pinpointing and examining some of the factors responsible for the country's stance on apartheid policy, this four chapter study lays emphasis on Nigeria's stand against apartheid. It is therefore our view that right from the Balewa (1960) to Mohammmed - Obasanjo regime (1979), the policy has been somehow cautious and no drastic changes have occurred. Consequently, what occurred within all the different administrations could be found in styles, emphases and priorities.
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    Nigerian Petroleum Policy and External Relations.
    (Obafemi Awolowo University, 1984) Soremekun, Olukayode; Onwuka, R. I.
    This study is on Nigerian Petroleum Policy and External Relations. It utilizes Michael Brecher's theoretical frame -work to analyses the various inter-play of forces in the internal and external environment of the Nigerian petroleum industry. The actors, organs and influences in Nigeria's petroleum. It was revealed that owing to the psychological and sociological dispositions of Nigeria's decision makers, a substantial measure of incoherence exists in the formulation and implementation of petroleum policy in Nigeria. The study goes on to analyses the novel postures adopted by the Nigerian state towards the multinational oil companies. These include production sharing agreements, risk-service contracts and joint participation programmes. The potency of these measures were however questioned, since the oil companies continue to control the nucleus of operations in this industry. The study also examines the general issue of the linkage between petroleum and foreign policy. Specifically there was a focus on Nigeria's use of the oil weapon in International relations. It was shown that this attempt by Nigeria is beset with certain fundamental limitations. Against this background, in the concluding chapter, the thesis comes up with policy prescriptions which are designed to accord coherence and direction to Nigerian petroleum policy and external relations.
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    Nuclear Threat in Africa: What Option for Nigeria.
    (Obafemi Awolowo University, 1986) Oyedepo, Hezekiah Bamidele Olatunji; Ojo, M. A.
    Africa was left out of nuclear debate until recently today; South Africa is known to have engaged in a lot of nuclear activities. This development has generated some concern in Africa because it is seen as a ploy to delay the achievement of self-termination, political independence, and majority rule within African continent - a region Nigeria seeks to lead. This study examines the development of nuclear capabilities in Africa, particularly South Africa; the amount of threat the South African clear facilities generate in Nigeria; and Nigeria's option in the face of the apparent nuclear threat in Africa. Decision-making model is used as one of the theoretical frameworks for this study. The approach is based on State's perception of the external and internal environmental factors in foreign policy decision-making. Examples of such decision-making can be seen in the Nigerian government's decision to change from advocating for a 'nuclear-free-zone' for Africa to actively seeking nuclear capabilities. We also examine how excessive nuclear South Africa have influenced Nigeria, and indeed, countries (that have the wherewithal) to seek for of their States under nuclear umbrella is descriptive and analytical, and most of the materials are Nigerian, British, American, South African, Adonis official documents and publications, and relevant; books, academic journals on the issue of Nigeria's Plans on nuclear acquisition and South Africa's Nuclear Capabilities. The findings are that: While a number of African countries; lean, only South Africa presently has nuclear weapon that can credibly threaten Africa; and the extent threat perceived by other African States, including vividly demonstrated in the decisions of some of them actively seek nuclear capabilities; In conclusion, it is Nigeria can best repulse South African nuclear loping her (Nigeria's) economic and industrial base economy (as Nigeria is now) is in itself a threat security.