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A Country Study: Nigeria
Library of Congress Call Number
DT515.22 .N53 1992
Nigeria
Foreword
Acknowledgements
Preface
Country Profile
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Geography
Society
Economy
Transportation and Communications
Government and Politics
National Security
Introduction
Chapter 1 - Historical Setting
(Paul E. Lovejoy)
Early History
Early States Before 1500
Yoruba Kingdoms and Benin
The Igbo: A Stateless Society?
The Northern Kingdoms of the Savanna
The Savanna States, 1500-1800
European Slave Trade in West Africa
The 19th Century: Revolution and Radical Adjustment
Usman dan Fodio and the Sokoto Caliphate
The Yoruba Wars
Abolition of the Slave Trade
Commodity Trade
Royal Niger Company
Influence of the Christian Missions
Colonial Nigeria
Extension of British Control
Lugard and Indirect Rule
Unification of Nigeria
Further Development of Colonial Policy
Emergence of Nigerian Nationalism
Independent Nigeria
Politics in the Crisis Years
New State Movements
The Census Controversy
Popular Disillusionment and Political Realignment
The 1964-65 Elections
Civil War
The Federal Military Government in the Postwar Era
The Gowon Regime
Foreign Policy
Economic Development
Crime, Corruption, and Political Turbulence
The Regime of Murtala Muhammad, 1975-76
Preparations for the Return to Civilian Rule
The Obasanjo Regime, 1976-79
The Second Republic, 1979-83
Return to Military Rule
Chapter 2 - The Society and Its Environment
(Ronald Cohen and Abe Goldman)
Physical Setting
Relief and Main Physical Features
Climate
Population
Census History
Population Estimates and the Demographic Transition
Ethnicity
Regional Groupings
The Northern Area
The Southern Area
Ethnic Relations
Contemporary Society
Social Structure
Women's Roles
Religion
Indigenous Beliefs
Islam
Christianity
Urbanization
Historical Development of Urban Centers
Urbanization Since Independence
Rural-Urban Linkages
Education
Health
History of Modern Medical Services
Primary Health Care Policies
Welfare
Chapter 3 - The Economy
E. (Wayne Nafziger)
The Colonial Economic Legacy
Early British Imperialism
The Colonial Period
Development of National Economic Interests to World War II
National Economic Interests in the Postwar Period
The Role of Government
Planning
Government Finance
Income Distribution
Labor
Unemployment
Labor Unions
Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing
Land Use, Soils, and Land Tenure
Crops
Irrigation
Livestock
Forestry
Fisheries
Manufacturing
Mining, Petroleum, and Energy Resources
Oil and Gas
Electric Power
Transportation and Communications
Transportation
Roads
Railroads
Airports
Ports
Communications
Banking, Finance, and Other Services
Foreign Trade and Balance of Payments
Foreign Trade
Balance of Payments
The Debt Overhang
Structural Adjustment
Chapter 4 - Government and Politics
(Eghosa Osaghae)
The First Republic
Military Intervention and Military Rule
The 1966 Coups, Civil War, and Gowon's Government
The Muhammad/Obasanjo Government
The Buhari Regime
The Babangida Government
Political Transitions and Transition Planning
The Second Republic
The Third Republic
Federalism and Intra-Governmental Relations
The Civil Service
Interest Groups and National Politics
Professional Associations
Trade Unions
The Media
Student Associations
Women's Organizations
Other Interest Groups
Foreign Relations
Relations with Neighboring States
Relations with the Rest of Africa
Relations with Major Powers
Relations with International Organizations
Chapter 5 - National Security
(Joseph P. Smaldone)
National Security Issues and Perceptions
Local and Bilateral Issues
African and Regional Issues
Global Interests
Armed Forces
Early Development
Constitutional and Political Framework
Organization, Mission, and Order of Battle
Army
Navy
Air Force
Arms Procurement and Defense Industries
Recruitment and Conditions of Service
Training
Military Capabilities
Uniforms, Ranks, and Insignia
Armed Forces and Society
Attitudes Toward the Military
Political Role of the Military
Demographic Factors and the Defense Budget
Civic Action and Veterans' Groups
Internal Security
Domestic Security
Religious Sectarianism
Labor Organizations
Student Organizations
Human Rights
Internal Security Forces and Organizations
Intelligence Services
Ministry of Internal Affairs
Nigeria Police Force
Crime and Punishment
Incidence and Trends in Crime
Security and Anticrime Measures
Appendix. Tables
Bibliography
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