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Nigeria's Foreign Policy I

This course, Nigeria's Foreign Policy I, explores the vital aspects of Nigeria's foreign policy relations. It covers the meanings and components of foreign policy, historical development, and determinants. The course examines Nigeria's Afro-centric policy, relations with great powers like the UK, US, Russia, and France, and contributions to international organizations such as the UN, Commonwealth, OPEC, AU, and ECOWAS. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of Nigeria's role in international affairs.

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208h
Study Time
13
Weeks
16h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
NigeriaForeign PolicyAfro-centricInternational RelationsDiplomacy

Course Overview

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Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Foreign Policy

2

National Interest

3

Afro-centrism

4

International Organizations

5

Nigeria-UK Relations

6

Nigeria-US Relations

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Background to Nigeria's Foreign Policy

4h

Unit 1: Meanings and Components of Foreign Policy

4 study hours
  • •Define policy and foreign policy
  • •Explain the components of foreign policy
  • •Discuss the relationship between national interest and foreign policy
Week
2

Module 1: Background to Nigeria's Foreign Policy

4h

Unit 2: Historical Development of Nigeria's Foreign Policy

4 study hours
  • •Discuss the origin and development of Nigeria's foreign policy
  • •Explain the constitutional provisions and modification of Nigeria's foreign policy objectives
Week
3

Module 1: Background to Nigeria's Foreign Policy

6h

Unit 3: Factors that Determine Nigeria's Foreign Policy

6 study hours
  • •Explain how national interests determine foreign policy
  • •Analyze the impact of the economy on foreign policy
Week
4

Module 1: Background to Nigeria's Foreign Policy

6h

Unit 3: Factors that Determine Nigeria's Foreign Policy

6 study hours
  • •Explain how national interests determine foreign policy
  • •Analyze the impact of the economy on foreign policy
Week
5

Module 1: Background to Nigeria's Foreign Policy

4h

Unit 4: Formulation and Mechanisms for Implementation of Nigeria's Foreign Policy

4 study hours
  • •Discuss the institutional framework for policy making
  • •Explain the mechanisms for implementation of Nigeria's foreign policy
Week
6

Module 2: Nigeria's Afro-centric Policy

12h

Unit 1: Origin and Necessity for Nigeria's Afro-centric Policy

6 study hours
  • •Discuss the origin of Nigeria's Afro-centric policy
  • •Explain the factors that necessitated Nigeria's Afro-centric policy

Unit 2: Nigeria's Effort in Ending Apartheid and Decolonization of Africa

6 study hours
  • •Discuss Nigeria's efforts in ending apartheid
  • •Explain Nigeria's role in the decolonization of Africa
Week
7

Module 2: Nigeria's Afro-centric Policy

12h

Unit 3: Nigeria's Effort Towards the Unity and Development of Africa

6 study hours
  • •Discuss Nigeria's efforts towards African unity
  • •Explain Nigeria's role in the economic development of Africa

Unit 4: Nigeria's Effort in Promoting Peace and Security in Africa

6 study hours
  • •Discuss Nigeria's efforts in promoting peace in Africa
  • •Explain Nigeria's role in maintaining security in Africa
Week
8

Module 3: Nigeria Relations With Great Powers

4h

Unit 1: Nigeria Relations with United Kingdom (UK)

4 study hours
  • •Discuss Nigeria's relations with the United Kingdom
  • •Analyze the changing issues in Nigeria-UK relations
Week
9

Module 3: Nigeria Relations With Great Powers

4h

Unit 2: Nigeria Relations with United States (US)

4 study hours
  • •Discuss Nigeria's relations with the United States
  • •Analyze the changing issues in Nigeria-US relations
Week
10

Module 3: Nigeria Relations With Great Powers

4h

Unit 3: Nigeria Relations with Russia

4 study hours
  • •Discuss Nigeria's relations with Russia
  • •Analyze the changing issues in Nigeria-Russia relations
Week
11

Module 3: Nigeria Relations With Great Powers

4h

Unit 4: Nigeria Relations with France

4 study hours
  • •Discuss Nigeria's relations with France
  • •Analyze the changing issues in Nigeria-France relations
Week
12

Module 4: Nigeria's Role In International Organizations

4h

Unit 1: Nigeria in United Nations Organization (UNO)

4 study hours
  • •Discuss Nigeria's role in the United Nations Organization
  • •Explain Nigeria's benefits from the UNO
Week
13

Module 4: Nigeria's Role In International Organizations

4h

Unit 2: Nigeria in Commonwealth of Nations (CONs)

4 study hours
  • •Discuss Nigeria's role in the Commonwealth of Nations
  • •Explain Nigeria's benefits from the CONs

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create timelines of key events in Nigeria's foreign policy history (Units 2-4)

2

Compare and contrast Nigeria's relationships with different Great Powers (Module 3)

3

Focus on understanding the objectives and outcomes of Nigeria's involvement in international organizations (Module 4)

4

Review the key factors that determine Nigeria's foreign policy decisions (Unit 3, Module 1)

5

Practice essay questions on Nigeria's Afro-centric policy and its impact on the continent (Module 2)

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