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NEW
PUBLICATIONS
 AU and the Future of AFRICA
Edited by: U. Joy Ogwu & Warisu
O. Alli
The OAU founded in 1963 has achieved the
main objective for which it was established: the political
emancipation of all African peoples from under the yoke of the
colonial rule and bondage of racist regimes and apartheid. The
challenges before the AU, which emerged in July 2002, is probably
more complex, involving the liberation of Africa from a new form of
subjugation: poverty, external debt and all manner of problems of
development. These are the problems confronting African states as
the continent grapples with the challenges of the 21st
century.
 CITIZEN DIPLOMACY
Edited
by: Osita C. Eze
Citizen Diplomacy, in consonance with the
constitutional principles and directives, places priority on the
protection of the interest of the Nigerian citizen, both at home and
abroad. This means the protection of the rights, dignity and
privileges of Nigerian citizens wherever they may be. This is to
remain the primary responsibility of Nigeria’s diplomacy. And this
emergent approach to the country’s diplomacy is to be true for
Nigerians at home as for those in the Diaspora. The apparent or
perceived ‘criminalization’ of our compatriots abroad has assumed a
worrisome dimension. It has become unacceptable. This is why
Nigeria’s diplomacy under the present dispensation is poised to
diligently address it.
 E &P Industry in Sub-Saharan Africa
Edited by Osita C. Eze & Peter A. Egom
A critical element in the emerging
dynamics of the SSA oil and gas nationalism is the role of Nigeria
as a leading oil and gas producer and regional power with the
capacity to provide leadership and drive regional cooperation in
this critical area. Considering the achievements that Nigeria has
made so far in the upstream and downstream sectors of the industry,
there is no doubt that Nigeria carries great responsibility for
dictating the direction of the African oil and gas nationalism.
 ECOWAS:
Milestones in Regional Integration
Edited by: U. Joy Ogwu & Warisu
O. Alli
Two basic rationales underpin the logic of
integration in West Africa. The first is that integration would
result in the expansion of markets which can be of great advantage
to various industries and businesses. The second is that the removal
of trade barriers between member states would facilitate coordinated
industrial planning among member states regarding the production of
specific goods. The overall effect of regional integration therefore
should be to facilitate the process of rapid regional growth and
development.
 Foreign Policy & Nigeria’s Economic
Development
Edited by Osita C. Eze & Peter A. Egom
The desire of Nigeria to be counted among
the 20 biggest economies in the world by the year 2020 is a clarion
call to all Nigerians to pull in the same direction for the
realization of our dream. In a rapidly globalizing world, where
national economies must become competitive in order to stay afloat,
strategic thinking and astute management of national resources are
critical for sustainable economic development. For Nigeria as a
country, the challenge has always been how to channel her vast human
and natural resources through a framework that will qualitatively
transform the standard of living for her teeming population. The
impression which has gained ground worldwide that Nigeria is a very
rich country with very poor people should by now be a source of a
great anxiety to us as a country.
 Technology-Development: Are we getting it
right?
By Engr. Chukumaobi J. Adiele
There are many books on technology written
today, but there is hardly any that has carried out an in-depth
study of the operation of the petroleum industry in order to
determine its impact on the nation’s technology development. This is
what this book has done in a comprehensive manner.
The petroleum industry in Nigeria is a
sector of the economy that must not be treated with levity,
considering its strategic role in revenue generation for the
Nigerian economy.
The book also demonstrates the impact of
technology development on other sectors of the economy such as
power, agriculture, communications, foreign investments, trade and
international relations.
FORTHCOMING PUBLICATIONS
 Climate
Change and Human Security in Nigeria Edited by Osita C. Eze
The
issue of climate change is becoming more threatening not only to the
socio-economic lives of nations but also to human existence,
especially in the developing nations of Africa, Asia, Latin America
and the Small Island States. In Nigeria, for example, the
effects of climate change on people, particularly the legion of the
poor, are severe. Thus, for instance, farmers, pastoralists, fishing
communities and town dwellers are vulnerable to changes in water
availability and lower agricultural productivity. Warmer climate
increases the risk of contracting vector-born diseases such as
malaria. The economic implications of these changes are enormous.
Receipts from agricultural activities, which account for over half
the jobs and GDP in Nigeria, may decline sharply. Thus, as national
revenues are strained, demand for public expenditures will increase.
Climate change also has the potential of undermining the
achievements of the Millennium Development Goals, MDGs, such as the
eradication of extreme poverty and hunger by 2015.
Nigeria’s
Security Interest in Africa
Edited by
Osita C. Eze, Chike A. Anigbo & Charles Q. Dokubo
A country's security must be citizen-centred with the primary
objective of addressing the basic needs of the people for food,
clothing and shelter, and lots more, as its complexity grows in
terms of needs. It must seek to protect and promote the social
well-being and economic security of the citizenry. Such a
comprehensive conception of security serves the purpose of promoting
a strong sense of belonging, collective ownership and allegiance to
the nation-state; a shared vision as well as a shared future among
the citizenry. Indeed, the security of a country must be, construed
in the terms of the capacity of an individual citizen to live in
peace with access to basic needs of life while participating fully
in the affairs of his country freely and enjoying, therein, all his
fundamental human rights.
New Scramble for Africa
Edited by Osita C. Eze
& Chike A. Anigbo
It would be difficult to understand the reality of the "New
Scramble for Africa" without a prior reference to the historical
event that took place in the 19th century from which this
terminology is derived. The event was the Berlin Conference of
1884-85 at which the continent of Africa was divided among the
European powers. The current reference to a new scramble however
connotes a slightly different focus. While the old scramble focused
upon the acquisition and demarcation of territory, the new scramble
is not interested in redefining national borders but rather the
continent's natural resources. These include oil, diamonds, timber,
gold, uranium, ivory, natural gas and a host of others. Furthermore,
In addition to the former colonial powers (France, Britain, Belgium,
etc.), who have maintained their presence on the continent through
continued neo-colonial ties, and the activities of various
multinational and transnational firms, China and India have joined
the "scramble". These powers are two of Asia's largest economies
with populations of over a billion each and rapidly industrializing
and developing economies. These are powers whose economies are in
desperate need of resources to maintain their rapid pace of
industrialization. When the United States of America, with its
entrenched interests in African petroleum resources, is brought into
the picture then the meaning of a "new scramble" can be adequately
comprehended.
Reciprocity in International Relations
Edited by Osita C. Eze
In practical terms, reciprocity is colour blind. It is stone deaf
and neutral. It depends on what side of the fence one is. No one is
absolutely a winner or a loser. It depends on how you play the game,
or how well organized or disorganized you are in managing your
affairs. Ethical considerations hardly arise. It is like a football
game. If you are very well organized, motivated and are properly
trained and co-ordinated in your moves, you are likely to score more
goals and defeat your opponent. If you are ill-prepared and have not
trained hard enough and are less co-ordinated than your opponent,
you are likely to come out the loser.
We, in Nigeria have no right to gripe over unequal reciprocal
treatment from other nations; be they our neighbours or distant
countries. Our problem is, essentially, one of lack of management,
lack of capacity; lack of proper and effective co-ordination; and,
above, all, failure of our institutions.
 The African Charter on Rights and
Duties and Enforcement
Mechanisms, 2009, pp. 320
by Professor
Osita C. Eze
This book
examines the African Charter from the conceptual/theoretical and
practical perspectives in order to contribute to:
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the
raising of awareness, deepening of consciousness and understanding
of human rights and peoples’ rights.
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expanding
the frontiers of human rights and in particular promoting their more
effective protection.
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ensuring
the enthronement of responsible and responsive government ever
conscious that its primary responsibility is the security and
welfare of the citizens.
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an
enlightened and ever vigilant society insistent that state power be
exercised within the bounds of law and in proportion to and in
accordance with its delegated authority.
Published
2009 by Altius Verlag GmbH, Erkelenz, Germany
 Jurisdiction
& Sovereign Immunity in Nigerian Commercial Law
by
Olasupo Shasore
“Jurisdiction & Sovereign Immunity in Nigerian Commercial Law” is a
welcome addition to the corpus of legal literature in Nigeria. It is
welcome because the subject of immunity from suit afforded to
entities of sovereign status either in actions in rem against
their property or in personam affecting property in which the
sovereign has an interest, is an important one both at international
law and domestic law.
Official
Publications
One of
the most significant features of the Institute is its publishing
programme which is a direct result of research activities. The
official publications of the Institute are:
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Nigerian Journal of International Affairs
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Nigerian Forum
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Nigerian Bulletin on Foreign Affairs
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Monograph Series
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Dialogue Series
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NIIA
Lecture Series
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NIIA
Bibliographic Series
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The
Nigerian Journal of International Affairs, NJIA, is the
Institute's official, scholarly, peer reviewed and refereed journal.
The
Nigerian Forum provides a platform for commentaries and opinions
on crucial issues on all aspects of international relations. The
public is invited to send articles for publication in these titles.
The
Nigerian Bulletin on Foreign Affairs is a compilation of major
events on the world scene, with bibliography and particular focus on
Nigeria.
The
Monograph Series are publications of the findings of
well-researched studies on issues of crucial concern designed to
enhance the understanding of international relations.
The
Dialogue Series are proceedings of the proceedings of the
discussions between experts from the Institute, academia, media,
business and professional communities in Nigeria, and their
counterparts from other countries on broad issues of mutual concern.
The
Lecture Series are the outcome of the public lectures organized
by the Institute, where leading statesmen, academia, professionals,
among others share their wealth of knowledge on development issues,
international relations, politics and society.
The
NIIA Bibliographic Series is a compilation of annotated
bibliography on various subjects in international relations.
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