Nigeria's Quarrels with Economics and Good Governance: An Exemplar of How Not to Govern a Nation-State

This book offers a comprehensive, research-driven analysis of persistent economic underdevelopment in Africa, with Nigeria as a central case study. It argues that Nigeria's failure to achieve sustained growth stems from weak social institutions, corrupt governance, and mismanagement of resources-issues common across the continent, though shaped by local contexts. The book contrasts these challenges with successful development strategies in Southeast Asia, emphasizing the importance of found...