Nnamdi Azikiwe Journal of Political Science

Empirical Comparison of BRICS Manufacturing with the G7

Bailey SALEH — 2025-09-27

The post-globalization era which is simultaneously a post-Western era, has opened a new page in the dynamics of global social, political and economic order in the wake of the 21^st Century, where the ‘China-shock’ is vibrating not only in the USA, but in almost all the G7 countries. The main aim of the study to empirically establish whether the G7 still leads the World in manufacturing outputs. The study is a qualitative one where document studies were adopted in generating data from secondary sources such as academic journals, bulletins, textbooks, scholarly papers, and internet materials. The generated data was analyzed through critical discourse method. This loss of focus on emerging global realities, made the G7 to equally loose grips of global leadership. As the result, the BRICS for the past thirteen years has been leading the World in terms of global manufacturing. Findings of the study has established that the BRICS with 35% of the World manufacturing outputs has outperformed the G7 who’s manufacturing outputs represent 31% of the World manufacturing outputs.

Soft Power Strategies and Reshaping of Global Affairs: A Comparative Analysis of China and Nigeria in the 21st Century

Celestina Ekene CHUKWUDI — 2025-06-02

This study does a comparative analysis of the soft power strategies of China and Nigeria, highlighting their unique resources, approaches, and challenges in the 21^st century. It explores how China leverages initiatives like the Belt and Road Initiative, media influence, and cultural diplomacy to assert global influence, while Nigeria struggles to capitalize on its rich cultural heritage. Drawing on reports, literature, and 12 qualitative interviews as primary data, the paper analyses how economic, social, and political factors shape each country’s soft power. A key finding reveals that China’s centralized coordination enhances its soft power impact, whereas Nigeria’s fragmented institutions hinder its effectiveness

Social Media and the Voting Behaviour of Electorates in the 2023 Nigeria Presidential Election: A Study of Etsako West Local Government Area

Mercy Ehidiamen IKPONMWOSA — 2025-06-02

The impact of social media on the present society is numerous. These impacts are evident in all areas of human endeavor, from religious to socio-economic and political amongst others. The past elections in Nigeria from the year 1999, 2007 and 2015 respectively had experienced little influence of social media but there was major shift with the 2023 presidential election. This study evaluated the impacts of social media on the voting behaviour of electorates in the 2023 Presidential Election in Etsako West Local Government Area. The study employed the technological determinism theory. Qualitative and quantitative approach were employed in this study. Taro Yamani formular was used to select a sample size for the study. The study found that social media influenced the voting behaviour of electorate in the 2023 Presidential Election in Etsako West L.G.A. and impacted the outcome of the 2023 Presidential Election in Etsako West L.G.A. The study recommended that; election-related campaigns on social media should be continuous and free from vices, government organizations should exploit social media, community voting should be replaced by individual voting and the electorate should understand that their choice of candidate will have a continual impact on their lives.

Institutional Dynamics of Patronage, Godfatherism, and Executive-Legislative Conflicts in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic

O.Celestine JOMBO — 2025-06-02

This paper examines the complex interplay of patronage, godfatherism, and executive-legislative conflicts in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic. Specifically, it explores how these dynamics shape the distribution of political power, influence decision-making processes, and affect administrative effectiveness. The study adopts an in-depth review method that combines systematic literature analysis with thematic synthesis to explore the institutional dynamics of patronage, godfatherism, and executive-legislative conflicts in Nigeria since inception of this republic. The review method is qualitative in nature and relies on secondary data sourced from credible government documents and the extant literature. The findings revealed that the interplay between patronage politics, godfatherism, and executive-legislative conflicts creates a complex web of challenges that significantly hinder institutional performance in Nigeria. These dynamics do not operate in isolation; instead, they reinforce one another, perpetuating a governance system where personal loyalty, political allegiance, and elite interests take precedence over national development goals and institutional efficiency. The paper proposes deliberate and actionable reforms that strengthen institutional independence and promote mechanism for intra-branch collaboration, while also dismantling the political structures that sustain patronage and godfatherism. Only through such efforts can Nigeria build a resilient public sector capable of advancing national development goals

FOREIGN LOANS AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA

Patrick Ifeanyichukwu ALUMONA — 2025-06-02

This study critically interrogates the impact of foreign loans on infrastructure development in Nigeria, particularly transport and power infrastructure. Anchored on modernization theory, it adopted explanatory design. The study adopted documentary method of data collection which includes official publications, academic literature, and reputable media reports. Content analysis was used to identify patterns in the data collected. The findings revealed that while foreign loans facilitated significant progress in key transport projects such as the Lagos-Ibadan and Warri-Itakpe rail lines and the Lekki Deep Sea Port, and attracted substantial power sector investments, outcomes were hindered by disbursement delays, dependency on Chinese bilateral financing, and weak institutional coordination. The persistent gap between financial inputs and developmental outputs underscored governance inefficiencies and fiscal indiscipline. The study concludes that although foreign loans remain essential for bridging Nigeria’s infrastructure financing gap, their long-term efficacy depends on institutional reform and strategic diversification. It therefore recommends transparent procurement processes, reduced reliance on bilateral lenders, and the establishment of an autonomous coordinating agency to improve project execution. Additionally, it advocates for local content enforcement and domestic revenue reform to support sustainable infrastructure development and reduce loan dependency.