Nnamdi Azikiwe Journal of Political Science (NAJOPS) is an international, peer-reviewed, and referred journal publishing high-quality articles. NAJOPS is a quarterly-volume and open-access journal housed in the Department of Political Science of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. The Journal started over 15 years ago and has had several printed volumes and issues with articles from the best academics and researchers from Nigeria and around the world. This is the online…
Digital technologies are reshaping public administration, promising greater efficiency, transparency, and citizen engagement. Yet, their adoption remains uneven, particularly in rural local governments where structural and human factors pose significant challenges. This study investigated the barriers to e-governance implementation in promoting effective service delivery in Dunukofia and Oyi Local…
This study examined the relationship between trust in traditional institutions and social cohesion, with particular emphasis on the mediating role of perceived fairness within the context of Ilorin Emirate, Nigeria. Drawing on Social Capital Theory and Procedural Justice Theory, the study conceptualized trust in traditional institutions as a key driver of community-level outcomes, operating both…
This study investigated the impact of violent extremism on the Lake Chad Basin Region. From being one of the most important agricultural heritage sites in the world that provided a lifeline to millions of people in Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad and Niger, violent extremism in the region has become a burden, among others accounting for loss of lives, with 29,376 deaths recorded in 2015 alone. The study…
This study critically examines Nigeria–China trade relations and their developmental implications between 2015 and 2024. Persistent concerns over Nigeria’s widening trade deficit, reliance on crude oil and primary commodities, and the growing dominance of Chinese manufactured imports frame the analysis. Grounded in dependency theory, which explains unequal economic interactions between core and…
At the dawn of the twenty-first century, governance discourse shifted toward inclusion, equity, and human dignity. The rights of persons with disabilities have become a critical test of how far states have moved from rhetoric to meaningful social justice. This study examines the extent to which Nigeria and Russia have engaged with inclusive governance practices that advance disability rights…
The cost of governance has emerged as a critical constraint on Nigeria’s developmental trajectory, raising concerns about fiscal sustainability, institutional efficiency, and the effective service delivery. This study examines the implications of cost of governance and Nigeria’s development outcomes, with particular emphasis on public expenditure patterns, administrative overheads, and political…
Land disputes have persisted in many communities in rural Nigeria due to the economic, cultural, and ancestral values attached to land and the reliance on customary mechanisms as first point of call for resolution of land disputes, despite the presence of formal legal systems. This study examined the efficacy of customary conflict resolution mechanisms in land dispute resolution within Anambra…
This study examines democratic governance in Africa, focusing on the persistent tension between citizen participation and elite capture. Despite the adoption of democratic institutions across many African states, governance outcomes are often undermined by entrenched elite interests, patronage networks, and weak institutions. At the same time, rising civic awareness, youth mobilization, and…
This article develops a theoretical framework for understanding the persistent distortions in the practice of separation of powers in Nigeria. Although the 1999 Constitution formally adopts the classical doctrine of separation of powers, its practical operation remains inconsistent and unstable. Existing scholarship often attributes this dysfunction to institutional weakness, corruption, or…
