Essays on Nigeria

Historically, Nigerian ethnic groups had achieved a high level of integration prior to the colonial conquest. Long distance trade, migratory movements and socioeconomic inter-group relations had helped make ethnic and cultural integration an integral part in the evolution of modern Nigeria. Obafemi Awolowo’s view that...

As one of the world’s biggest oil makers, Nigeria’s economy is vigorously reliant on the oil area. The nation has for quite some time been stumbled by political shakiness, defilement, deficient foundation and poor macroeconomic administration, with the greater part of its populace as yet...

The female child in most customs of the world according to Ogbuagu in his reviews of gender studies in Nigeria, (2002) is made to personalize the notion that, the female is subordinate to male authority and as such cannot and should not claim rights with...

Colonialism is a consistent theme within the history of Africa. It laces through the formative tapestry of the majority of African states today including Nigeria. Lagos was invaded by British forces in 1851 and formally annexed in 1861. Nigeria became a British territorial dominion in...

The popular belief of most Nigerian men is that all what ladies need is your money and the material things you can offer them. An average Nigerian man sees ladies as pests and dependants. This theory isn’t totally right, there are ladies doing well for...

The approach of media innovation, internet, and social media and with their ascending to conspicuousness in this era has escalated the aggregate disdain of postmodern culture for the truth. The development of media innovation and its effect in present-day life is unmeasurable molding both the...

National Health Policy (2016) Nigeria’s first Health Policy was launched in 1988 “The National Health Policy and Strategy to achieve health” for all Nigerians, and was subsequently revised in 2004. With new trends, realities and the unfinished agenda of the MDGs and SDGs, the National...

The concept of social innovation has slowly crept into Nigeria and has taken its place as an ideal blueprint for the development of the nation especially with the use of technology. So far, there have been massive attempt to innovate for good. Some of these...

The steady power supply is the sign of a created economy. Any country whose vitality require is epileptic in supply drags out her advancement and dangers losing potential speculators. Nigeria, a nation of more than 120 million individuals, has for as far back as 33...

This investigation looks to analyze the power segment changes, consequences for electric power supply dependability and strength in Nigeria. The system embraced was to audit the power division when the change, impacts of the changed power supply, unwavering quality and the normal effect of the...

Consistent energy provision is the indication of a steady economy. Any country’s essentialness which has is epileptic in supply, drags out her improvement and perils losing potential theorists. Nigeria, a country of more than 120 million people, has as far back as 33 years of...

However, in 2011 General Election, Nigerians voted a – then despised – party because of its candidate. That was historical. Former president, Goodluck Jonathan appealed to the struggles of a common man with his “I had no shoes” mantra. The publicity was by the people...

The most populated country in Africa, the African nation has become peer level unexploited traveler paradise with long stretches of exotic beaches, lush mountains, well-preserved tradition and culture and entrancing traveler attractions. From the nonsecular shines to the traditional cities of the north, from the...

During Jesus’ time, many people were imprisoned unjustly. Although some countries have made immeasurable progress since then, in many countries, people are still imprisoned for their beliefs, or even who they are. Homosexuality is illegal in 73 countries, Nigeria being one of them. People are...

The founding of People`s Republic of China in 1949, China has made tremendous efforts to explore a development road designed for her own needs and suitable to her own national conditions, which was finally summed up by Deng Xiaoping, the architect of the opening-up in...

Virtue, as used here, is a manifestation of moral excellence in a person or a group of people. It is a set of desirable qualities displayed by a person or people. Sadly, my dear country Nigeria is losing its previously highly desirable virtues. Across the...

The idea that childbirth can test a woman and perhaps lead to self-awareness serves as a major theme for Buchi Emecheta’s Nigerian novel The Joys of Motherhood, in which a young Ibo woman marries twice, the first marriage highlighting her infertility. In her second marriage,...

The steady power supply is the sign of a created economy. Any country whose vitality require is epileptic in supply, drags out her advancement and dangers losing potential speculators. Nigeria, a nation of more than 120 million individuals, has for as far back as 33...

Causes of Small Arms Proliferation The economic structure of Nigeria created room for poverty. Generally, capitalism is exploitative and survives only on its ability to subjugate the poor perpetually and internationally. At the base of small arms proliferation in Nigeria is widespread poverty despite Nigeria’s...

The steel producing industry is said to be the bedrock of good economy for any nation. Ajaokuta Steel company is supposed to be the turning point of Nigeria’s economy. However, it seems like an unachieved dream. Nigeria is said to be among the top 20...

The independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) starting point can be followed back to the period before independence when the Electoral commission of Nigeria was set up to lead the 1959 elections. The Federal Electoral Commission (FEC), built up in 1960 led the quick post-independence government...

For decades now, Nigeria has been playing a fatherly role in African politics, providing economic support and peace keeping assistance, when and where necessary. For this, she is often referred to as “the giant of Africa”. It was not until 1st of October 1960 that...

Introduction The Urhobo people of Niger Delta are indigenous people of Nigeria. It is estimated that about 2 million Nigerians are Urhobos. Urhobo is the 5th most populous ethnic group in the country and the single most populous ethnic group in Delta state. The Urhobo...

Thirty seven thousand, nine hundred and sixty days ago, a strange country was born. She is located in the heart of Africa, and seven continents met, then agreed that this Nation was an unusual one. She was populous, strong and near perfection. Yahweh Himself had...

Let’s talk about the agbada challenge, shall we? So Falz, the popular music crooner cum Comedian-Actor collaborated with some other young mid-aged Actors to throw a dare to the veteran Actors. Trust the charismatic Richard Mofe Damijo and Ramsey Noah to rise up to the...

Introduction During the pre-modern ages there was less contact between people who had exposure to other cultures. These people worshipped and believed in their gods which they shared and was unquestioned within and outside they place of residence. These pre-modern societies were ideological controlled by...

Colonization in Nigeria and the Congo is one of the greatest atrocities committed by humankind. The system imposed by European powers, at its very own core, fomented all kind of abuses and violations, through policies that were dictated to comply with the economic demands from...

“During last planting season when a white man appeared in an iron horse, sipping his wine the people ran away in fear as he beckoned them. Then when elders sought help from the Oracle, it told them the strange man would break their clan and...

Introduction Background to the Study Jigawa State Skills Acquisition Centers, are the newly opened centers in the State established during the time of Governor Sule Lamido (around the year 2011 to 2012) that intends to eliminate poverty and empowered youth for stand-alone life. Over the...

The novels Things Fall Apart and The Joys of Motherhood both present Nigeria as a competitive, consumption-crazed country. Each novel, therefore, also creates a parallel between Nigeria and capitalist, Western societies–yet each one shows that the differences are not in degree, but in the details....