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Item Restricted Access Infrastructure facilities and urban amenities in Makurdi: north central Nigeria, 1927-1999(Lagos state: Darosat global Ltd.,, 2024) AKPEN PhilipGeneral introduction; historical and environmental backgrounds of Makurdi town; infrastructure facilities and urban amenities in colonial Makurdi town 1927-1960; the provision of infrastructure facilities in Makurdi, 1960-1976; the creation of Benue state: urban renewal, infrastructural expansion and change, 1976-1999.Item Restricted Access Modernizing northern Nigeria: infrastructure, rural facilities and urban amenities, 1960-1999(Lagos state: Darosat global ltd.,, 2024) AKPEN, PhilipRegional government and economic development in Northern Nigeria, 1946 - 1966; industrial infrastructure in northern Nigeria, 1960—1999; electricity development in post-colonial northern Nigeria, 1960- 1999; water supply in post-colonial northern Nigeria, 1960-1999; transport and communication in post-colonial northern Nigeria, 1960-1999; socio-economic infrastructure facilities in Post-colonial northern Nigeria, 1960-1999; from government intervention programmes, rural development to adjustment in infrastructure, 1986-1999; defence and security infrastructure, 1960-1999.Item Open Access Green revolution insurance against hunger(Lagos: Federal Department of Information, (Domestic Publicity Division), 1982) FEDERAL Department of Information• concept and realities of the green revolution • operation feed the nation (ofn) • the green revolution programme • launching ofthe programme • concept ofthe programme • history • world conviction • broadview • nigerian angle • green revolution council • national committee on green revolution • action programme • proof of reality • food import statistics • food price trend • direct government production policy • foreign investorsItem Open Access Evolution of political culture in Nigeria: proceedings of a national seminar organized by the Kaduna state council for arts and culture(Ibadan: University Press Limited, 1985) edited by J. F. Ade Ajayi and Bashir Ikara• Opening remarks by the director of the Kaduna state council for Arts and Culture — Bashir Ahmed Ikara • Nigeria’s evolutionary political culture: issues and processes; Keynote address: factors in the evolution of political culture in Nigeria —J.F. Ade. Ajayi; • Kanem and Borno under three dynasties: some aspects of change and development c.700-1900 A.D. — John E. Lavers; • The structure of government in Kanem-Borno under the Saifawa—M. Nur Alkali; • Political centralization in the south of Borno: the case of Sukur in the 18th and 19th centuries—Bawuro Barkindo; • Political evolution or revolution?: the case of Kin Nupe before the advent of colonial rule—Sa’ad Abubakar, nineteenth century; • political culture in the eastern states of Nigeria — E.J. Alagoa; • Collision and coalition in the politics and society of western Nigeria in the 19th century— J.A. Atanda; • The political system of Ibadan in the 19th century—Toyin Falola; • The Jihad and its role in strengthening the Sarauta (kingship) system in Hausaland in the 19th century: the case of Kano — Abdullahi Mahadi; • Continuity and change in the political administration of the Nigerian emirates: the Kano example (1900-1960) — C.N. Ubah; • The 1976 local government reforms as an aspect of Nigeria’s political culture — Bashir Ahmed Ikara; • The military and political engineering in Nigeria (1966-79): an Overview —J.I. Elaigwu; • The new political infrastructure: prospects for the future —P.C.A. Daudu;Item Open Access A Thousand Years of West Africa History(Ibadan: University of Ibadan Press, 1965) edited by Ade J. F. Ajayi; lan espie M. A.History in West African Secondary Schools; The Approach through Archaeology to early West African history; The Peoples of West Africa around a.d. 1000; Empires of the Western Sudan: Ghana, Mali, Songhai; States of the Central Sudan: (i) Kanem-Bornu; (ii) the Hausa States; Islam in West Africa a.d. 1000-1800; The Peoples of Senegambia; Peoples of the Windward Coast a.d. 1000-1800; Asante and Fantc a.d. 1000-1800; Peoples of Southern Nigeria; Peoples of the Niger-Benue Confluence; West African States at the beginning of the Nineteeth Century; The Nineteenth Century Jihads by J. 0. Hunwick A Note on Samori Toure; Borno under the Shehus; Benin, Niger Delta, Ibo and Ibibio Peoples in the Nineteenth Century; Dahomey and Yoruba in the Nineteenth Century; Sierra Leone and Liberia in the Nineteenth Century; Asante, Fante and the British, 1800-1880; The Growth of European Influence in West Africa in the Nineteenth Century; The Colonial Phase in British West Africa; The Colonial Phase in French West AfricaItem Open Access African historical studies(London: Frank Cass and Company Limited,, 1979) AYANDELE, E. A.African Exploration and Human Understanding; Dr Heinrich Barth as a Diplomatist and Philanthropist; Traditional Rulers and Missionaries in Pre-Colonial West Africa; The Coming of Western Education to Africa; A Visionary of the African Church: Mpjpla Agbebi (1860-1917); James Johnson: Pioneer Educationist in West Africa; James Africanus Beale Horton, 1835-83: Prophet of Modernization in West Africa; Edward Wilmot Blyden, 1832-1912: The Myth and the Man; An African Church: A Legitimate Branch of the Church Universal; Writing African Church History (with J. F. Ade Ajayi); Mission in the Context of Religions and Secularization: An African Viewpoint; African Studies and Nation-BuildingItem Open Access Management of agricultural research for sustainable national development: the role of Management Development Institutes(MDIS)(Ilorin: Agricultural and Rural Management Training Institute (ARMTI), 2009-10-15) ABUBAKAR B.Y.Welcome address by Ag. Executive Director of ARMTI; Remarks by Chairman, ARMTI board of governors; biography of guest lecturer, Prof. B Y, Abubakar; lecture; discussant's comments; rapporteur's report.Item Open Access A History of Afikpo Circa 1600(Lagos: Mbeyi & Associates Nig. Ltd., 2005) AJA, Raph OkoAfikpo: The Town; Geographical Location; Population; Physical Features, Climate; Afikpo: It’s People; Outline of Traditions of Origin; The Legend of Igbo Omaka Ejali; The Meaning of Ehugbo; Afikpo Lineages; Tales of Migrations of Origin Nkpoghoro, Ugwuegu, Ohaisu; Itim, Ozizza; The Igbo-Egu-Nkalu War; Religion and Cosmology; Festivals and Cultures; Igbu Isi (Head-hunting); Pre-Colonial Political Organization; The Supreme Council; Age Grade System; Kingship Institution; Omaka Ejali; Origins of Otosi, Imete, Obu Eno; Post-Igbo Council of Elders; Council of Elders versus Otosi (Amadi); Future of the Council of elders; Pre-Colonial Agricultural Economy; Land Tenure System; Recruitment and Organisation of Labour; Production and Distribution Domestication of Major and Minor Crops; Agricultural Implements and Mechanization; Local Industries and Other Economic Activities; Craft; Pottery; Mat Making; Trading Activities: Afikpo and Her Neighbours; Market Days and Local Trade; External trade; Trade Routes and Transportation; Commodities of External Commerce; Medium of Exchange; Activities of Christian Missions in Afikpo and Unwana; Christian Missionary Activities; Impact on the Society; Britain and the Conquest of Afikpo; Appointment of Warrant chiefItem Open Access Economic reforms and Nigeria’s political crisis(Ibadan: Spectrum Books Limited, 2001) UMOREN, Rose■ Origins of Debt Distress; ■ A New Strategy Called SAP; ■ Design and Implementation External Support; ■ Impact (I) 93; ■ Impact (II) — Socio-political; ■ Free Market: A Critique Development Case Studies; ■ The Case for, and the Limitations of the MarketItem Open Access Benin and the Europeans 1485-1897(London: Longman Group Limited, 1969) RYDER, A. F. C.The Benin Kingdom—an historical perspective The era of Portuguese monopoly: 1. First contacts 2. The beginning of trade 3. The island trade and the first mission 4. The resumption of royal trade 5. The end of Portuguese monopoly: the second mission English and Dutch beginnings: 1. The English 2. The Dutch The Capuchin missions: 1. Spanish missionaries 2. Italian missionaries The Dutch at Ughoton: 1. Trade in the main river (1650-1700) 2. Establishment at Ughoton 3. Trade and conflict 4. Efforts to diversify trade 5. European rivals and Dutch decline 6. We’re here because we’re here The slave-trade era: 1. English and French in the mid-eighteenth century 2. Landolphe’s enterprise in the main river 3. The last years of the slave trade British encroachment: 1. Trade and the flag in the Benin River 2. The first consular visit to Benin 3. Retreat into the heartlands 4. The growth of commercial and consular pressures 5. The Protection Treaty of 1892 6. The dispute over trade 7. Consul-General Moor’s campaign against Benin 8. The massacre and punitive expeditionItem Open Access Priesthood of all believers(Port Harcourt: High Calling Outreach Publications,, 2008) AWAH, Davidsonpriesthood of all believers; the believer is on a mission; biblical models of supportive priesthood; re-awaken the laity and the church; will change for better.Item Open Access A Compendium on the judiciary in Nigeria: A publication of the Nigerian Bar Association Ikeja Branch(Ikeja: Nigerian Bar Association, 2008-05) NIGERIAN Bar Association; GEM Communications Resourceshistorical development of courts in Nigeria; the supreme court; the court of appeal; the national industrial court in perspective; the federal high court the Anambra state judiciary; the Bauchi state judiciary the Bayelsa state judiciary; the Benue state judiciary; the Delta state judiciary; the Ebonyi state judiciary; the Edo state judiciary; the Ekiti state judiciary; the Enugu state judiciary; the Jigawa state judiciary; the Kaduna state judiciary; the Kogi state judiciary; the Kwara state judiciary; the Lagos state judiciary; the Nasarawa state judiciary; the Niger state judiciary; the Ogun state judiciary; the Ondo state judiciary; the Osun state judiciary; the Oyo state judiciary; the Plateau state judiciary; notable pronouncements; landmark achievements on the bench; landmark achievements at the Nigerian bar; senior advocates of Nigeria.Item Open Access Ifę shrines(Ife: University of Ife Press,, 1969) FABUNMI, M. A.Öràmfê; Ooduà shrine; Olókun shrine; Omitótó-ösé shrine; Obàtálá shrine; Yemòó shrine-İta yemoo; Orèlúré shrine; Olofęfunra shrine; Ęlêfôn-Èrekòşéjú shrine; Olüorogbo shrine; Elésue shrine; Băbáșigʻidi shrine; Odàlüfôn shrine; Ogun shrine Ôkë mògùn; Ogun Láàdin shrine; Éșů Qbasin shrine; Òkė-Itasę home of Ifá Qrúnmilà; Obamerì and Qbågèdě shines; Èsidále shrine; Òrişätęko ìjùgbê and Òrişà-akirè shrines; Örànmíyàn and Eédè shrines; Mọrēmi shrine and the Èsinminrìn streamItem Open Access How to defeat the enemies of God's time(Lagos state: the conquerors publishing house, 2019) ETIM, Emmanuelthe force of gratitude; the efficacy of Jesus' blood; obtaining the believers authority; fight discouragement; connect with the greater light; fight-time manipulators; breaking the grip of family foundation; join the fighting team; counter destiny robbers; uprooting the contending seed; break free from fear; condemn evil judgment; destroy the force of imprisonment; break the cord of sickness; the force of your confession; break free from procrastination; understanding and discerning the time; stop the enemy of your prophecy; call forth your season into manifestation; don't give up your fight of faith; arise and possess your set time.Item Open Access Nigeria returns to civilian rule(Lagos State(P. O. Box 1903): Tokion (Nigeria) Company, 1980) OJIGBO, OkionThe National Political background; Profiles of the Presidential Candidates; Election ’79: return to civilian rule; The Constitution and the PresidencyItem Open Access Let down your nets: how to fulfill your divine destiny(Akure, Ondo State(16 Olowojoba Street, A/ipowo Layout, Ondo Road): Word and fire house ministry,, 2016) AYO, Charitythe true face of Christianity; the task beyond all expectations; the taste of divine satisfaction; the tingling warning signal; the trailing test of life; final words.Item Open Access First message to a schoolmate in kingdom plan(Abuja: Christ contact publications,, 2008) AKOR, Matt. O.a brief on the background; the revelation; the interpretation; a challenge of relocation to Kogi state; the challenge to deliver the message; delivering the message; divine reversal of curse on history of a genealogy; the property and destiny; impacts unto restoration.Item Open Access Fighting counterfeiting of medicines: efforts at safeguarding public health in Nigeria(Victoria Island, Lagos state(21, Abiodim Wright Avenue, Ikate, S/lere, P. O. BOX 71622): In him resources ltd. ,, 2013) NATIONAL Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Controlhistory of NAFDAC; management structure; NAFDAC's mode of operation; problems of spurious substandard and falsely-labelled falsified counterfeit medicines; NAFDAC’s efforts in fighting counterfeit, substandard and fake medicines and food products; previous efforts; use of modem technologies; global challenges of counterfeit, substandard and fake products; global phenomenon of counterfeiting; historical background of counterfeiting; global trend of counterfeiting; counterfeiting in Africa; Nigerian perspective; causative factors; global threats of counterfeiting; anti-counterfeiting measures; new and innovative solutions.Item Open Access Nigeria Public Service Reforms(Abuja: Bureau of Public Service Reforms,, 2004) BUREAU of Public Service Reforms (BPSR)Highlights of deliberations during the plenary sessions; Interactive session with the President; Synopsis of presentation by syndicate groups; President’s remarks; Presidential directives; Programme of activities; Detailed schedule for the training; The National integrity system: Building and sustaining ethical and effective government; Building integrity in human resources management; Entering the third Phase of international anti-corruption; Supervisory responsibility; Strategic corruption control: Hong-Kong experience; The Essentials of institutional integrity; Conflict of interests: Insights from the private sector; Syndicate groups’ presentations.Item Open Access Grateful Orphan: the Story of Shettima Ali Monguno(Somolu: Emmatong Nigeria Enterprises,, 2007) OSUNDE, Andrew C.; Philip O. Okorie; Adamu Bilkisu; Gang D. Chassis; Fabumuyi A. Olutade; Edited by Amina BashirThe Root from the past; A Gem is born; Boyhood in the Hood; The Forceful Entrance into western School; The Formidable Framed Mind: Sojourn through manhood; Entangled between dreams and reality; Workable Distinct Philosophy to life; Daring to demystify the challenges of Manhono; The Focused Personality; The Family Life; Marital Experience; Well Deserved Statesmanship; A Reservoir of Knowledge; Appraisal of his Personality; Advocate of Peaceful Co-existence; The Impeccable Achiever; The standing legacy.