https://ir.nilds.gov.ng//handle/123456789/31 2026-05-17T04:45:09Z https://ir.nilds.gov.ng//handle/123456789/3516 Syrian Crisis and the Responsibility to Protect (R2P): Between Sovereignty and Humanitarian Intervention Osayi, Osadebamwen Francis The development of sovereignty as a core concept in International Relations is one of the most important developments of the Westphalian Revolution. Promoted by the International Law and the United Nations Charter, the sanctity of sovereignty has received its loudest support. However, the realization of the interdependence of human society has again produced a world community with codes, ethics, norms, and morality for securing peace. The adoption in 2005 of R2P at the World Summit sounded largely that the world is a community that places a high premium on the idealism of world peace and security despite the detest of dictatorship. Thus, in Libya, the sanctity of R2P rose to secure the responsibility of sovereignty to protect the Libyan population, while conversely, it has failed to act in Syria. While some put this failure at the doorstep of Syria’s powerful friends, others argue that R2P implementation in Libya has given it a bad name. It is in this context that the argument is situated, using idealism as the prime plank for analysing the failure of the International Community to act in the crisis that has snowballed into a civil war and the resurgence of a Second Cold War amongst the great powers. 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z https://ir.nilds.gov.ng//handle/123456789/3515 An Appraisal of Economic Development and Nation Building in Nigeria Olaniyan, Taiwo Abimbola Nigeria attained independence in 1960, and since then, economic development in the country has undergone several phases. Beginning with an agrarian economy that helped in sustaining and supporting the immediate family, and by the commencement and close of colonial rule, up to the early decades of independence, provided avenues for regional and national development. Agricultural exports further deepened Nigeria’s economic development in the First Republic but witnessed a steady decline following the discovery and gradual dependence on oil shortly after the country attained a major oil-producing status in the world. As revenues from oil increased and were relied on for the nation’s development, the prospects for agriculture declined. The consequence of declining agricultural production heightened, resulting in greater imports of much-needed food for the teeming population. Also, the incident of oil glut decreased the prospects for economic development, creating a dangerous trend for the country. This paper examines the trajectory of Nigeria’s economic development and its impact on nation-building. It takes a look at the beginning of Nigeria’s developmental profile through the different phases of development plans and the factors that truncated its effective implementation across the board. 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z https://ir.nilds.gov.ng//handle/123456789/3514 Implications of Kidnapping on National Security in Nigeria’s North Central Region Dele, Isiaka The study examines the causes of the increased rate of kidnapping in Nigeria, investigates the impact of kidnapping on national security, and examines the difficulties in solving the kidnapping issue in Nigeria. The study used a survey research design and administered a five-point Likert scale questionnaire to respondents who were residents of Abuja’s six Area Councils. The Taro Yamane formulas were used to minimize the study’s 3,652,000 population, and a 400-person sample was taken. 400 respondents were chosen at random from the six Area Councils in Abuja to receive the questionnaire. Simple percentages and chi-square were employed to evaluate the data in this descriptive survey study. The study results indicated that the marginalization of particular ethnic groups, failures in leadership, weak security systems, high rates of youth unemployment and poverty, and a lack of societal values were the main causes of the surge in abduction. The study also showed that kidnapping has detrimental effects on national security, including harm to the nation’s reputation abroad, a decline in foreign investment, a rise in public unease, and slowed economic expansion. The study recommended that the government should address the underlying issues that lead to marginalization, poverty, and unemployment, particularly among young people. 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z https://ir.nilds.gov.ng//handle/123456789/3513 Assessment of Skit Making as an Advocacy Tool Against the Lawlessness of Nigerian Policemen Okocha, Desmond Onyemechi; Atu-Obinabo, Ugonne Orimili; Abioye, Abigail; Dogo, Jemimah Shuna In the current dispensation of democracy, law enforcement challenges persist in Nigeria, particularly concerning police misconduct, corruption, and human rights abuses. Skit making, a form of online advocacy with a hint of entertainment, has emerged as a tool to address these issues. Hence, this study explores the effectiveness, themes, and challenges of skit-based advocacy against police lawlessness in the country. The role of skits in shaping public perception and motivating social action is equally examined. A qualitative research approach was employed, where interviews were conducted with a sample size of 30 persons using the snowball sampling technique. Findings show that by actively engaging the audience and involving stakeholders, skits can serve as a viable tool for advocacy. However, creating skits on such a delicate topic is not without challenges, such as an imbalance in the use of humor for such a societal issue and fear of litigation, among others. Thus, this study recommends that skit-makers should not shy away from bringing to the limelight the underlying systemic issues, such as institutionalized corruption or lack of accountability within the Nigerian Police law enforcement to ensure its effectiveness. 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z