Vol. 12 No. 1 (2024): January-March

Articles

• IN THE LINE OF FIRE: EXPLORING THE PHENOMENON OF POLITICAL ASSASSINATIONS IN NIGERIA

  John H. Harris , David O. Egharevba

  https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10657660

  Political conflict, a persistent element within various political systems, assumes a heightened significance in developing nations, and Nigeria serves as a poignant example. This study delves into the endemic nature of political conflicts, crises, and violence that have become integral

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• UNLOCKING POTENTIAL: THE ROLE OF EMERGING MARKETS IN AFRICA'S ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION

  Benjamin L. Harper

  https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10657674

  The dynamics of emerging markets constitute a compelling challenge within the realm of international finance and foreign investment, juxtaposing promises of remarkable returns with inherent risks. This study encapsulates the intricate interplay of opportunities and challenges in these

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• ECHOES OF POWER: A POLITICAL CHRONICLE OF YORUBA DOMINANCE (1999-2003)

  Oluwafemi A. Johnson , Emmanuel O. Osagie

  https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10657678

  Within a well-functioning political system, the periodic assertion of groups for increased control over their political, social, and economic destinies is not only expected but also considered desirable. This phenomenon becomes even more pronounced under a neo-patrimonial regime of power. In

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• NIGERIA'S TRILEMMA: CORRUPTION, GOVERNANCE, AND THE ONGOING SAGA OF POLITICAL TURMOIL"OMOLOLU

  Chika N. Okoro , Olufemi A. Bello

  https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10657680

  A critical examination of the African continent reveals a somber narrative, as succinctly depicted by Ake (1995) in his assertion that "Most of Africa is not developing." This poignant characterization encapsulates the pervasive underdevelopment afflicting numerous African nations,

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