1. Introduction: An Overview of Democracy and Governance in Nigeria OM Fagbadebo 2. The Theory and Practice of Democracy and Governance in Contemporary Nigeria OM Fagbadebo 3. Election Litigation and Democratic Governance in Nigeria E Oni and LA Adeleke 4. The Legislature and the Upsurge of Governance Crisis in Nigeria I Moheeb 5. The Media, Politics and Governance in Nigeria RO Olaopa and IT Odeyemi 6. Democratic Governance and Women Political Participation in Nigeria T Adeogun 7. Ethnicity and the Challenge of Nation Building in Nigeria E Oni and P Adebisi 8. Federal Structure and Intergovernmental Relations in Nigeria S Lafenwa 9. Local Government Administration and Grassroots Development in Nigeria E Adesiyan 10. Public Policy Making and Performance in Nigeria DA Yagboyaju 11. Budgeting Process, Budget Performance and Economic Development in Nigeria N Olaseinde 12. Security Institutions and Democratic Governance in Nigeria E Ekwealor and M Faluyi 13. Border Management and Nigeria's National Security E Eselebo and S Okunade 14. Nigeria's Quest for UN Security Council Permanent Seat I Johnson 15. Foreign Direct Investment, Governance and Development in Nigeria S Folarin and A Aje 16. The Future of Democracy and Governance in Nigeria EBA Agbaje