Nigeria's Urban History

"Nigeria's Urban History" is a collection of sixteen peer-reviewed essays that explore the nature of Nigeria's urbanism and the challenges it faces. Beginning with an analysis of the role of colonialism in the country's urban identity, the volume examines the role of the present oil economy, gender issues, human interactions, poverty, crime, prostitution, and transportation on the nature of urban life and culture.

the book makes an informed reading, an exemplary work of a world class. A thouroughly researched book written by a thourough-bred international scholar of repute. Worthy of note is the clarity and logic of presentation, the orderliness of the contents and depth of research done by the author offers great insights to the readers globally..............'A must read collection for students of world history and international relations' - Dr Olaniyi Opanuga, Phd, FNIPM, MIMC

The collection of essays analyze urban transition in Nigeria from the 1950s to the end of the twentieth century. It's a welcome contribution to urban history and the selection sequentially explain various urban policies, the politics, and government and non-governmental role. The editor should have adopt a unified bibliographical outline and referencing. I recommend it to students and readers generally. - Stephanie Jerger



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