September 2011

Neutrality and the European Union: The case of Switzerland

Switzerland remains a neutral state outside of the European Union (EU). This paper examines realist, liberal, and constructivist theories of neutrality to explain Switzerland’s unwillingness to join the EU after the cold war. Five other neutral states have decided to participate in the EU while maintaining their neutrality. The continued Swiss reluctance is best explained by a historic identity that the Swiss...

Author(s): Kate Morris and Timothy J. White

September 2011

Information resources availability and utilization in the legislative process by lawmakers in Edo State

This study is aimed at finding out information resource availability and utilization in the lawmaking process by lawmakers in Edo State. A survey research design was used in the study with questionnaire as instrument for data collection. The result revealed that not all lawmakers use the library because it is not automated and lacks relevant and recent information materials that can meet the information needs of...

Author(s): Basil Enemute Iwhiwhu

September 2011

Succession under Benin customary law in Nigeria: Igiogbe matters arising

Succession under Benin customary law in Nigeria is governed by the principles of primogeniture. In other words, the concept of male succession prevails with little modification among the Benin people of Mid-Western Nigeria. The Igiogbe, which represents the family seat or the principal house of the deceased, is customary inherited by the eldest surviving son of the deceased after the performances of the second burial...

Author(s): Paul. O. Itua