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Most Nigerians, when they talk about Nigeria, will always refer to her with bubbling jingoism as 'giant of Africa' or 'our great nation, Nigeria' but fail to ask 'giant of what?' Goodness or Evil? Productivity or Consumption? Success or Failure? Meritocracy or Mediocrity? Hollowness or Substance? Capturing the "mood of the nation" this book offers diagnosis on the country which are broad-based, instructive and well presented. Part I outlines the developmental stages of Nigeria while Part II gives an in depth diagnosis of the major problems besetting Nigeria, following Part III gives examples of nations and leadership traits Nigeria could emulate. - See more at: http://www.africanbookscollective.com/books/nigeria-beyond-divorce#sthash.IEbP6uoc.dpufMost Nigerians, when they talk about Nigeria, will always refer to her with bubbling jingoism as 'giant of Africa' or 'our great nation, Nigeria' but fail to ask 'giant of what?' Goodness or Evil? Productivity or Consumption? Success or Failure? Meritocracy or Mediocrity? Hollowness or Substance? Capturing the "mood of the nation" this book offers diagnosis on the country which are broad-based, instructive and well presented. Part I outlines the developmental stages of Nigeria while Part II gives an in depth diagnosis of the major problems besetting Nigeria, following Part III gives examples of nations and leadership traits Nigeria could emulate. - See more at: http://www.africanbookscollective.com/books/nigeria-beyond-divorce#sthash.IEbP6uoc.dpuf

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  1. Cover
  2. p. 1
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  1. Title Page, Copyright Page, Dedication
  2. pp. 2-7
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  1. Contents
  2. pp. vii-x
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  1. List of Abbreviations
  2. pp. xi-xiv
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  1. Acknowledgements
  2. pp. xv-xviii
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  1. Foreword
  2. pp. xix-xx
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  1. Preface
  2. pp. xxi-xxii
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  1. Prologue – Nigeria At A Glance
  2. pp. xxiii-xxxii
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  1. Part I: Developmental Stages of Nigeria
  1. Chapter One: The Birth of Nigeria
  2. pp. 3-10
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  1. Chapter Two: Pre and Post Independence Governance
  2. pp. 11-18
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  1. Chapter Three: Nigerian Political Leaders and Constitutional Development At a Glance
  2. pp. 19-32
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  1. Chapter Four: Nigerian Military in Governance
  2. pp. 33-46
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  1. Part II: The Main Problems of Nigeria
  1. Chapter Five: The Problem with Nigeria – Over Bloated Bureaucracy Caused by Undue Creation of States
  2. pp. 49-62
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  1. Chapter Six: The Problem with Nigeria – Poor Infrastructure (Refineries, Electrical Power, Railways & Roads)
  2. pp. 63-84
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  1. Chapter Seven: The Problem With Nigeria – Federal Label but Unitary Content
  2. pp. 85-90
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  1. Chapter Eight: The Problem With Nigeria – Endemic Insecurity
  2. pp. 91-108
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  1. Chapter Nine: The Problem With Nigeria – Endemic Corruption
  2. pp. 109-126
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  1. Chapter Ten: The Problem With Nigeria – Population Explosion
  2. pp. 127-136
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  1. Chapter Eleven: The Problems With Nigeria – Unemployment and Failure to Convert Brain Drain to Brain Gain
  2. pp. 137-142
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  1. Chapter Twelve: The Problem With Nigeria – Poor Productivity Aggravated by Wrong Application of Federal Character
  2. pp. 143-154
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  1. Chapter Thirteen: The Problem With Nigeria – The Need For Leadership With Proven Track Record
  2. pp. 155-170
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  1. Chapter Fourteen: The Problem with Nigeria – Growing Religious Tension
  2. pp. 171-176
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  1. Part III: Examples for Nigeria to Emulate
  1. Chapter Fifteen: Obama’s Victory and its Significance for Nigeria
  2. pp. 179-184
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  1. Chapter Sixteen: Rwanda’s Developmental Example and Lessons for Nigeria
  2. pp. 185-190
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  1. Chapter Seventeen: Example of Singapore Developing From Third World to First World (1965 – 2000)
  2. pp. 191-194
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  1. Chapter Eighteen: Japanese Developmental Experience and Lessons for Nigeria
  2. pp. 195-202
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  1. Part IV: Strategic Solution to Problems
  1. Chapter Nineteen: The Crucial Strategic Need to Remain United
  2. pp. 205-210
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  1. Chapter Twenty: Restructuring The Polity
  2. pp. 211-236
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  1. Chapter Twenty-One: Epilogue – Nigeria Shall Rise Again
  2. pp. 237-248
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  1. Part V
  1. Notes and References
  2. pp. 251-252
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  1. Appendix – 1: List of Kidnappings
  2. pp. 253-262
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  1. Appendix – 2: List of Boko Haram Bomb-Blast Destructions
  2. pp. 263-269
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  1. About the Author
  2. pp. 270-303
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  1. Index
  2. pp. 271-278
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  1. Back cover
  2. p. 312
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