Traditional
Rulers in Nigeria
Author’s: S.J.S Cookey, E.Alemika, A.B. Oyebode, E.Amucheazi, A.D
Yahaya
Traditional Ruler in Nigeria
deals with the major issue in the constitutional debate in Nigeria
of what role the traditional ruler should play in the democratic setting. The
evolution of traditional rule in Nigeria is highlighted, while the result and
discussion of the findings of the nationwide public perception survey and the
interviews with foremost traditional rulers in the country on the subject
matter are presented. Some policy options are made as input towards the
development of a viable home grown democracy in Nigeria.
Based on the relevance
of the research, policy makers, scholars and general interest readers will find
a good companion in this book.
Regional
Integration in Africa “East African Experience”
Author: Msuya Waldi Mangachi
This book
present a comprehensive and critical account of the process of integration in
East Africa, from the colonial period to the new East African Community
established in 2000. The author analyzes various cause of the collapse of the
previous integration efforts and negotiations for the division of the old East
African Community’s assets and liabilities. The book commends the partner
states for reviving the East African Community in 2000. The book analyzes the
EAC in the light of other Regional Economic Communities and stresses the need
to rationalize and harmonize the eight (8) RECs recognized by the African
Union. It is emphasized that the RECs should put to good use the lesson learnt
from the lack success of previous integration efforts and avoid the pitfalls.
Know Your Country and Beyond
Author: Ahmadu
Kurfi OFR
This book start in teaching us our own state where we
live, then extends to the whole country, West Africa, Africa and the rest of
the world. A very excellent guide for all of us who want to know our
environment and beyond
Seeking Greener Pastures Abroad
A Migration Profile of Nigeria
Author: Aderanti Adepoju and Arie van der Wiel
Seeking Greener Pastures Abroad:
A Migration Profile of Nigeria by Aderanti Adepoju and Arie van der wiel is
most informative and illuminating on a subject that had tended to provoke
negative reaction because of the media image of desperate young men and women
seeking to migrate out of the country without the requisite documentation or
skills. Seeking Greener Pastures Abroad presents a picture of international
migration of Nigerians as a vital aspect of the government understand this
phenomenon and articulate and develop appropriate measures for harnessing its
more positive aspects for the long-term socio-economic development of the
country.
THE BARONS
AUTHOR:
Alhaji Ahmadu Kurfi
The Barons
is a captivating fictitious story of the activities of a very powerful group
and unusual influence on traditional, socio-economic and political institutions
in the country. The story starts from the period of military interregnum of
December 1983 to the political intrigues of March 2010. It is an insider’s
illuminating account of the acts and actions of the political matter of
Nigeria. Presented in the form of a play, the book exposes and explains the
political ploys, stratagem, deals, manipulations, manoeuvres, machinations,
intrigues, successes and failure of the powers behind the scenes in Nigerian
politics. This revealing boo – gripping and entertaining – is a must for
historians, the political class, Christians, Muslims and democracy-monitoring
group.
Democracy
and States’ Strategic Consolidation “Our Collective challenge in the 21st Century”
Author: S.A
Danfulani
For: National Institute for Policy and
Strategic Studies, Kuru , Nigeria
This book
centres the main thrust of its argument and expose on major fundamental
elements within the polity and overall public administration in developing
nations. Foremost, it treats the issue of violence in all ramifications;
physical, psychological, political, economic and intellectual aspects,
bordering on the art and use of violence, its concept, aetiology,
strategic utility and socio-political implications, including the use of
empirical data to demonstrate the dimension and management of violence at both
the national and international levels.
Without a thorough analysis on the development problems of political
transition, demilitarization, democracy and national development, the book made
specific reference to the American example where political maturity and highly
sophisticated public policy strategic, controls and negative use of violence or
abuse of power through respect for the rule of law and fundamental rights of
the citizenry. The successive developments of these ideals were captured, with
serious references on major mutations in global geo-polity, socio-economic and
political context of democratization, avoidance of major threats to peace,
security and stability through proper utilization and respect for the rule of
law to ensure stability, development and nation-building.
National
Security in a Democratic Polity “Opportunities, Challenges and Prospects for Nigeria”
Author:
S.A. Danfulani
The book
links two fundamental elements of public policy viz: national security and
democratic polity. Exploring the wider import of policy formulation and defence
planning, through the perspectives of several expects, the book expatiates on
the dyadic interrelationships of conflict, conflict resolution, the role of the
security forces, and other para-military agencies in conflict containment,
domestic and foreign variables in the management of the military and
non-military dimensions of national security. Of greater concern is the
analysis of major threats, the challenges of militarization, institutional
conflicts, domestic and contemporary realities of modern states vis-à-vis the
current globalization, international security and states’ strategic stability.
The book,
with specific solutions to identified threats, enlarge the scope of reflection
on the triad of peace, defence and security to provide measured policy
response, through democracy and the role of law as indispensable strategic
‘sine qua non’ to all the critical element of national security in a developing
polity. Scholars, policymakers, military and security experts, as well as the
large public, have an invaluable piece of work to foster our concern for
security and development.
Stress Management
Author: Umar Faruk Adamu
This book is a well-researched, lucidly-presented and
well laid-out punctuated with spates of humour. The various section of book
details what we should know about stress and managing this integral and indivisible
part of man.
The book is divided into two parts including the
appendices containing self-explanatory letters illustrating the various
approaches to stress management. Each part is further divided into sections,
usually a couple of paragraphs long, discussing a basic theme, such as
classical stress and associated terms, stress and the military, signs and
symptoms of stress, time management or financial management. The book is a must
read for everybody especially those who work under stress.
RESTATEMENT OF CUSTOMARY LAW OF NIGERIA
NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED LEGAL STUDIES
NIGERIA'S IMPORT,EXPORT AND TRANSIT PROCESS MANUAL
Federal Government of Nigeria
Federal Ministry of Finance
NIGERIA CUSTOMS SERVICE (N.C.S)
A Photo History of FIRS
A Photo History of Joint Tax Board
AUTHOR : GENERAL SAM MOMAH
A survey of Nigerian Core Values
Author: National
Orientation Agency.A survey of Nigerian Core Values: This book is the result of research conducted by the national Orientation
agency (NOA) on how Nigerians perceive the basic political, economic and social
values commonly held by the citizens. It investigates significant variables
such as age, sex, religion and geographical zone as factors that determine the
perception of national values. It is part of the efforts of NOA to re-orientate
Nigerians and promote the understanding and appreciation of Nigerian core
values. The book is specifically written for students, parents, researchers,
policy-makers, non-governmental organizations, government institutions and
other agents of social change.
