This volume engages in an in-depth discussion of Nigerian politics. Written by an expert group of Nigerian researchers, the chapters provide an overarching, Afrocentric view of politics in Nigeria, from pre-colonial history to the current federal system. The book begins with a series of historical chapters analyzing the development of Nigeria from its traditional political institutions through the First Republic. After establishing the necessary historical context, the next few chapters shift the focus to specific political institutions and phenomena, including the National Assembly, local government and governance, party politics, and federalism. The remaining chapters discuss issues that continue to affect Nigerian politics: the debt crisis, oil politics in the Niger Delta, military intervention and civil-military relations, as well as nationalism and inter-group relations. Providing an overview of Nigerian politics that encompasses history, economics,and public administration, this volume will be useful to students and researchers interested in African politics, African studies, democracy, development, history, and legislative studies.

Provides an in-depth discussion of politics in Nigeria Establishes a historical context for Nigeria's political development from precolonial states to the present federal system Includes interdisciplinary perspectives from history, economics, and public administration

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Dr Joseph Yinka Fashagba teaches politics and is the head of the Department of Political Science at Federal University Lokoja, Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria. He is a specialist in legislative studies, African politics and democratic institutions.
Rotimi Ajayi is Professor of Political Science at Federal University Lokoja, Nigeria. A multi-disciplinary scholar, he obtained BSc and MSc degrees in political science, a PhD in history and a Masters in business administration. Professor Ajayi's research interests include comparative politics, democratization and civil society, labor politics, political economy and international politics.

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Chapter 1 Nigeria After a Century of Nationhood.- Chapter 2 Nigeria up to 1914: Some Emerging Political and Economic Issues.- Chapter 3 Nigeria Between 1914 and 1960: Constitutional Changes and Crises in an Era of Colonialism.- Chapter 4 Post-Colonial Nigeria: Power and Politics in the First Republic, 1960-66.- Chapter 5 The Executive Arm of Government in Nigeria.- Chapter 6 The National Assembly.- Chapter 7 The Judiciary in Nigeria: Its Many Phases and Challenges.- Chapter 8 Federalism in Nigeria.- Chapter 9 Local Government and Governance in Nigeria.- Chapter 10 Political Party and Party Politics in Nigeria.- Chapter 11 Election and Electoral Administration in Nigeria.- Chapter 12 Nigerian Economy during Colonial Era: An Overview.- Chapter 13 The Nigerian Debt Crisis.- Chapter 14 Nationalism and National Integration in Nigeria.- Chapter 15 The Niger Delta, Oil Politics and the Nigerian State.- Chapter 16 Population Census Administration in Nigeria Chapter.- 17 Military Intervention in Nigerian Politics.- Chapter 18 Civil-Military Relations in Nigeria.- Chapter 19 Inter-Group Relations and Party Politics in Nigeria.- Chapter 20 Politics of Pension Reform in Nigeria. <p