Table of contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Dedication …………………………………………………………………………………………………. v
Acknowledgment ………………………………………………………………………………………vii
Abstract ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..ix
CHAPTER ONE :
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study ……………………………………………………………………. 1
1.2 Statement of the Problem …………………………………………………………………12
1.3 Aim & Objectives of the Study ………………………………………………………….14
1.4 Significance of the Study …………………………………………………………………..14
1.5 Scope and Limitation of the Study ……………………………………………………14
CHAPTER TWO :
LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Conceptual Review …………………………………………………………………………..17
2.2 Theoretical Framework …………………………………………………………………….26
2.3 Empirical Review ……………………………………………………………………………..42
2.4 Summary Literature Review ……………………………………………………………..51
CHAPTER THREE :
METHODOLOGY
3.1 Research Method ……………………………………………………………………………..55
3.2 Research Design ……………………………………………………………………………….55
3.3 Sampling Technique …………………………………………………………………………55
3.4 Criteria for Subject Selection…………………………………………………………….56
3.5 Sources of Data…………………………………………………………………………………56
3.6 Method of Data Analysis ………………………………………………………………….57
CHAPTER FOUR :
DISCUSSION AND FINDINGS
4.1 The History of South Africa in Relation to
Nigeria’s Afrocentric Policy ……………………………………………………………… 59
4.1.1 South African Cultural Exclusivity …………………………………………….71
4.2 The Theme of Cooperation in Nigeria-South Africa Relations …………. 73
4.2.1 Nigeria’s Cooperation with South African
Liberation Movement ………………………………………………………………..75
4.2.2 Cooperation in the Post-apartheid Era ………………………………………89
4.3 The Theme of Competition and the Struggle for
Supremacy Amongst Africa’s Two Super Powers ……………………………… 99
4.3.1 The Tussle ………………………………………………………………………………..100
4.3.2 The United Nations Security Council ……………………………………….102
4.4 The Theme Of Confrontation In Nigeria-South Africa Relations …….111
4.4.1 The Apartheid Experience ………………………………………………………..112
4.4.2 Trends in Confrontation 1960-1993 …………………………………………125
4.4.3 Trends in Confrontation 1993-1999 …………………………………………128
4.4.4 Trends in Confrontation 1999-2015 …………………………………………132
4.4.5 Interview Responses …………………………………………………………………140
4.5 Challenges and Prospects for Nigeria-South Africa Relations …………151
4.6 Prospects for Nigeria-South Africa Relations ………………………………….157
CHAPTER FIVE :
SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Summary ………………………………………………………………………………………..171
5.2 Conclusion ……………………………………………………………………………………..174
5.3 Recommendations ………………………………………………………………………….175
5.3 Contribution to Knowledge ……………………………………………………………177
References ……………………………………………………………………………………………….179
Appendix ………………………………………………………………………………………………..203
Photographs ……………………………………………………………………………………………209