This book “Business- Government Relations in Nigeria (1854-2003), Policies, Laws and Institutional Frameworks” is a modest attempt at meeting the challenge posed by the absence of a single authored reference material on the subject from the period prior to the establishment of colonial rule through the colonial era till date in Nigeria. Subjects such as the impact of Colonial Administration on Business Relations in Nigeria, Indegenisation, Structural Adjustment Programme, to mention a few have been amply discussed as much as current themes, such as privatization and commercialization of enterprises, Legal and institutional frame works on Foreign Direct Investment in Nigeria, the Banking Industry, the Stock Exchange, the Securities and Exchange Commission, etc. it is hope that the articulated views shall be worthy of policies considerations in ensuring well reasoned and properly implemented economic policies, laws and institutional frameworks in order to ensure a conducive business climate and eradicate the abysmal level of poverty in our dear country. It is also hope that the juxtaposition of the past with the present embarked upon in this book will assist in identifying how best governmental intervention in business will be in the very interest of Nigeria and serves as a lesson to other African countries. 

CONTENTS

1. Business, government and public policy process
What role should government play in the economy? ………….....................p. 2

2. Economic cooperation and integration in Africa: business and
Social development imperatives for all Afircan countries …………................P. 11

3. The impact of colonial administration and policies on
Business- government relations in Nigeria …………………………......................p. 23

4. The structure of Nigeria economy: 1960-2003 ………………………............p. 38

5. Economic philosophies in Nigeria’s constitutions and
Protection of property and Investment Rights (1960-1999) ………….............p. 85

6. Business- government relations in Nigeria: 1960-1972 ……………….......p. 106

7. Indigenization of enterprises and business- government
Relations in Nigeria: 1972-1984 ………………………………………..........................p. 113

8. Structural adjustment programme in Nigeria and
Business government relations: 1985-1995 …………………………......................p. 141

9. Nigeria: dark moments and light at the end of a tunnel: 1993-1999 ….p. 182

10. Anew democratic dawn in Nigeria and business policies ……………........p. 187

11. Current legal and institutional frame works for foreign
Direct investment in Nigeria …………………………………………..............................p. 200

12. Privatization and commercialization of enterprises ………………...….........p. 260

13. An outline of company law and practice ………………………………...............p. 300

14. Registration of business names in Nigeria ……………………………...............p. 384

15. Partnership business …………………………………………………..........................p. 388

16. Incorporation of trustees and their powers of investments in Nigeria ...p. 401