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NEW
PUBLICATIONS
Beyond 50 Years of Nigeria's Foreign Policy: Issues, Challenges and
Prospects
Edited by: Osita C. Eze
Africa and Europe in the 21st Century
Edited by: Osita C. Eze &
Amadu Sesay
Africa’s relations with Europe date back several centuries. Although
the ties are sometimes acrimonious, the two continents have
continued to work together in diverse ways. One re ason for this
resilience is geographical propinquity; separated from each other
only by the narrow Strait of Gibraltar that connects the Atlantic
Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea. From such a perspective, it is
indeed arguable that the two continents cannot ignore each other
especially in an era of unprecedented globalization, because what
happens in one is bound, sooner or later, to impact the other. One
major platform used by Europe to maintain close ties with Africa and
other developing countries was the Lome Convention signed by 71
African, Caribbean and Pacific, ACP, countries, in February 1975 in
the Togolese capital, Lome. The Agreement was aimed at providing a
broad framework for economic cooperation between the EU and the ACP;
whereby agricultural and mineral exports from the latter entered the
EU “duty free”, under a preferential scheme. The EU was also to
provide substantial development aid to ACP countries to boost
development. The Lome Convention was reviewed three times, Lome II,
III and IV, in deliberate attempts to adjust what was by then a
lopsided relationship in favour of Europe. Above all, the Lome
regime did not address most of Africa’s fundamental developmental
challenges. Africa remained overwhelmingly an agrarian continent
while millions of Africans remained below the global poverty level.
Another attempt to fine-tune Euro-Africa relations was undertaken in
2000 under the Cotonou Agreement of 23 June that year. It is
significant to note that the unscrambling of the ACP bloc and
Africa, especially, by the EU started with the Cotonou Agreement.
The Process continued in the Economic Partnership Agreements EPAs,
which provided for interim and full membership; new Rules of Origin
(RoOs) and a Generalized System of Preferences (GSP); all of which
have directly and indirectly created tension in intra-African
relations on the one hand, and in Africa’s relations with Europe, on
the other hand..Arguably, the dismantling of African solidarity
vis-à-vis the EU, was completed in the December 2007 Africa-EU
Strategic Partnership Agreement, which is anchored on eight broad
sub-themes, including peace and security.
Africa and Europe in the 21st Century
critically examines the effects of the Joint Strategic Partnership
Agreement on African countries individually and collectively; the
continent as a whole; and the future of Euro-Africa relations, in
the context of the rapidly changing global landscape with emerging
influential actors like Brazil, Russia, India, and China, the
so-called BRIC states. The book is the outcome of a two-day
international conference on the AU-EU Strategic Partnership
Agreement: Implications for Nigeria, held at the Nigerian
Institute of International Affairs, Lagos, from 7th to 8th
July 2010. Divided into five parts and with a total of 16 original
chapters, the book captures some of the most salient issues in the
latest attempt by Africa and Europe to enhance their mutual
cooperation. It is a most welcome development, especially as it is
coming on the eve of the 3rd Africa-EU summit in November
2010. It is my sincere hope, therefore, that the book will make
significant contribution to the debate on the utility and the future
of the Africa-EU Strategic Partnership Agreement. Students of
integration and development, foreign policy, diplomats, policy
makers, bureaucrats in the EU, the AU and the various regional
economic communities, RECs, as well as members of civil society
organizations, will find in the book an indispensable companion and
reference source. It will certainly add to the already lively debate
on the pros and cons of the latest, and perhaps the most elaborate,
agreement between Africa and Europe. I warmly recommend it to
libraries and research institutes in Africa and abroad, and to all
those who are interested in promoting equitable and sustainable
partnerships between Africa and Europe, this century and beyond.
Nigeria-Russia Relations in a Multipolar World
Edited by: Osita C. Eze &
Osita Agbu
It is very interesting that Nigeria and Russia both exhibit what one
may refer to as a plethora of commonalities that include the
practice of federalism, are regional leaders in their own right,
have about the same population size, are countries in transition,
are advancing from authoritarian rule to democracy, and are endowed
with immense human and natural resources like agricultural land and
hydrocarbons. Ordinarily, these commonalities should contribute to
strengthening relations between both countries. The flip side,
however, is that Nigeria and Russia also share similar economic and
developmental problems of infrastructure development, education,
housing, medicare, pension matters, high unemployment rate and
problems associated with property rights, corruption and
environmental pollution.
50 Years of Nigeria's Foreign Policy: Select Annotated Bibliography
Edited by: Abimbola S. Dada,
Joseph A. Oni & Pamela-Oguazor Momah
Fifty years of Nigeria's relationship with the rest of the world has
generally reflected its efforts at promoting Africa's interests and
at the same time grappling with its domestic development. Ihis
selected and annotated bibliography seeks to provide the much-needed
literature on Nigeria's foreign policy and its driving factors. It
showcases a compilation of the works of selected Nigerian and
international authors and their respective analytical perspectives
on Nigeria's foreign policy.
Fifty-years of Nigeria's foreign policy: A Select Annotated
Bibliography
is an effort to update the previous book on Nigeria's foreign
relations. This book is enriched with additional titles published
from 2001 to date. The coverage remains the same, and the
bibliography is structured into relevant subjects for easy usage.
This Text is an essential companion for Researchers, Scholars,
Diplomats, Students and the General Public who are interested in
Nigeria's foreign relations.
 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 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
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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