State, Economy, and Society in Post-Military Nigeria

"The nature of the state and the ideological thrust of state policies continue to shape the character of the economy and social relations in Nigeria. This book analyzes how neo-liberal state economic policies and political reforms have impacted on state-society relations, economic and class configurations, social composition of power, social welfare and cohesion in post-military Nigeria. The Nigerian state more than ever remains a contested political project, with trepidation over its course and future. This collection points to key policy recommendations that may be crucial in redirecting the future of the country."--Provided by publisher Front Matter....Pages i-xix Introduction: State, Economy, and Society in a Neo-Liberal Regime....Pages 1-19 Front Matter....Pages 21-21 The Press and the Democratic Question: Narrating Ethno-Religious Identities and Conflicts in Nigeria....Pages 23-47 Ethno-Religious Conflicts and National Security in Nigeria: Illustrations from the “Middle Belt”....Pages 49-83 Beyond Electoral Democracy: An Anatomy of Ethnic Minority Insurgency in Nigeria’s Oil Niger Delta....Pages 85-112 Women’s Empowerment....Pages 113-131 Front Matter....Pages 133-133 Economic Reforms and Social Welfare....Pages 135-156 Corruption in Nigeria....Pages 157-180 Back Matter....Pages 181-193