Taiwo Olaiya

PUBLICATIONS:
1. Thesis/Dissertation:
(i) A Descriptive Analysis of the Effects of Rising HIV Patients on the
Nigerian Governance, B.Sc Research Project, 1993, Obafemi Awolowo
University, Ile-Ife
(ii) Management of Governance Crisis in Obafemi Awolowo University,
Ile-Ife, Nigeria (1979 – 1999), M.Sc Thesis, 2001, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
(iii) An Analysis of the Principles of Natural Justice in the Dispensation of Justice and Good Governance in Nigeria, LL.B Long Essay, 2007, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
(iv) A Study of Tax Administration and Burden of Governance in Nigeria and Ghana (1990 – 2009), Ph.D Dissertation, 2011, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife

2. Published Books/Monographs:
(a) Omoleke I. I., Taiwo A. Olaiya (2013). Legal and Governance Issues in Nigeria State Administration. Ile-Ife, Obafemi Awolowo University Press Ltd.
(b) Taiwo A. Olaiya (2011), Tax Administration and Burden of Governance in Nigeria and Ghana: A Comparative Analysis. Germany: Lap Lambert Academic Publishing
3. Contribution to Published Books
(i) Taiwo A. Olaiya, (2008), “The Role of Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in Crime Prevention and Control in Nigeria”, in D. Adeyemo and I. Olojede (Eds), Readings on Governance and Accountability in Nigeria. Gottingen, Germany: Cuvillier Verlag, pp. 180-188
(ii) Taiwo A. Olaiya, (2012), “Challenges of Public Policy and Good Governance in Nigeria” in I. O. Aransi (Ed.), Local Government in Nigeria: Essay for Professor O. Aborisade. Hunterville, NC: Warren Publishing Inc., pp. 152-166
(iii) Taiwo A. Olaiya (2014), Measuring Good Governance in Africa: Focus on Nigeria and Ghana’ in A. Sanusi (Ed.), Readings in Public Administration. 3rd Edition. Sokoto: Usmanu Danfodio University Sokoto-Nigeria
(iv) Taiwo, A..Olaiya and Opeyemi, Iroju (2015). “Interrogating Regional Loyal and National Interest: The Question of Nationalism and Governance in Nigeria, 1952-1999.” In Salami, Yinusa K., Famakinwa, J. O. and Fasiku, Gbenga. Eds. Nationalism and Economic Justice in Nigeria. IleIfe: Obafemi Awolowo University Press, Pp. 681-712.

4. Published Journal Articles:
(v) Taiwo A. Olaiya, (2007), “The Political Economy of Oil Wealth and the Nigerian Failing State”, The Interface: A Biannual Journal of Management, Vol. 3 No. 2, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), pp. 162-183
(vi) A. M. Oladoyin. and Taiwo A. Olaiya, (2009), “Constitutional Governance and the 2006 Electoral Act in Nigeria”, African Journal of Institutions and Development (AJID), Vol. IV, Nos. v & vi, Obafemi Awolowo University, pp. 91-100
(vii) Taiwo A. Olaiya, (2010), “The Roles and Responsibility of Public Officials in Public Policy Formulation and Implementation” International Journal of Studies in Humanities (IJOSH), Vol. No. 7, No. 8, , International Association of Studies in the Humanities, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, pp. 37-46
(viii) Taiwo A. Olaiya, (2010), “Examining the Legal Context of Public Policy Formulation in Nigeria”, African Journal of Institutions and Development (AJID), Vol. V, Nos. 7 & 8, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, pp. 255-263
(ix) Taiwo A. Olaiya, D. O. Apeloko, and O. O. Ayeni (2013), “Factors in Mass Media, Third-Term Agenda and Governance in Nigeria, New Media and Mass Communication, Vol. 10 No 1, London, UK: International Institute of Science, Technology & Education, pp. 48-62
(x) Taiwo A. Olaiya (2011) “Examining the Political-Economy of Tax Revenue in Nigeria” JABU International Journal of Social and Management Sciences. Joseph Ayo Babalola University. Vol. 3, No. 1, pp. 100-121
(xi) Taiwo A. Olaiya and Ejimokun, B. P. (2011) “Appraising the Effects of National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) on End-Users in Nigeria”. International Journal of African Culture and Ideas. Ladoke Akintola University. Vol 11, Nos. 1&2., pp. 62 – 90
(xii) Taiwo A. Olaiya (2012) “Interrogating the Contra-Indications of Resource Dependence in Nigeria: A Critical Review of Literature” JABU International Journal of Social and Management Sciences. Joseph Ayo Babalola University. Vol. 4, No. 1, pp. 144-177
(xiii) Taiwo A. Olaiya (2013) “Youths and Ethnic Movements and their Impacts on Party Politics in ECOWAS Member States, Sage Open, Sage Publications DOI: 10.1177/2158244014522072 http://sgo.sagepub.com/content/4/1/2158244014522072.article-info
(xiv) Taiwo A. Olaiya; Apeloko, D. O.; Amanchuckwu, C. A.; & Shiyanbade, B. W. (2014). “Rethinking Zoning Formula as Political Panacea for Ethnic Conflict and Governance Crisis in Nigeria”, Research on Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 4, No. 26
(xv) Taiwo A. Olaiya (2014), “The State, Local ‘Public’ and the Politics of Taxation in Africa”, IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science (IOSR-JHSS), Vol. 19, Issue 10, Ver II
(xvi) Omoleke, I. I. and Taiwo A. Olaiya (2014), “Democratisation Process and Governance Crisis in Contemporary Nigeria: A Re-Examination, African Journal of Political Science and International Relations. Vol. 9, No. 4. Pp. 120-129
(xvii) Taiwo A. Olaiya (2014), “Election Administration and Challenges of Credible Election in Nigeria”, Africa: Journal of Contemporary Issues, Department of General Studies, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso
(xviii) T. A. Olaiya; D. O. Apeloko; I. N. Amanchukwu and B. W. Shiyanbade (2014). Rethinking Zoning Formula as Political Panacea for Ethnic Conflict and Governance Crisis in Nigeria”, Research on Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol.4, No.26,
(xix) Taiwo A. Olaiya, (2015). “Expanding Private Higher Educational Institutions in Africa: Implications for Good Governance,” British Journal of Education, Vol.3, No. 12, pp.9-28,
(xx) Taiwo A. Olaiya (2015). “Interrogating the Non-Justiciability of Constitutional Directive Principles and Public Policy Failure in Nigeria”, Journal of Politics and Law; Vol. 8, No. 3, pp. doi:10.5539/jpl.v8n3p23
(xxi) Taiwo A. Olaiya (2015). “Patrimonial Politics as a Functional Threat to Good Governance and Development in West Africa”, Global Journal of Human-Social Science: F Political Science, Vol. 15 Issue 6, Version 1.0, pp. 21-35

5. Edited and Refereed Conference Proceedings:
(xxii) O. A. Mayowa, Taiwo A. Olaiya and P. O. Oladele (2006), “The Challenges and Threats to Commitment and Due Process in the Management of Public Fund in Nigeria” in K. I. Dandago and K. T. Hamid (Eds.) Commitment and Due Process. Proceedings of the 4th National Conference on Ethical Issues in Accounting. Department of Accounting, Bayero University, Kano – Nigeria, Vol. 4, pp. 22-46
(xxiii) Omoleke, I. I. and Taiwo A. Olaiya (2012), “Án Examination of Human resources Development and Utilisation in the Nigerian Health Sector” in T. O. Asaolu and R. O. Salawu (Eds.) Issues and Challenges in Accounting, Governance and Business Development in the 21st Century. Department of Management and Accounting, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, pp. 540-555
(xxiv) Omoleke, I. I. and Taiwo A. Olaiya (2012), “An Analysis of Effects of the Nigerian Privatisation Policy in Communication Industry in South-Western Nigeria” in T. O. Asaolu and R. O. Salawu (Eds.) Issues and Challenges in Accounting, Governance and Business Development in the 21st Century. Department of Management and Accounting, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, pp. 609-636

6. Articles accepted for Publication:
(1) Taiwo A. Olaiya (2015). “The Political Economy of Cocoa Exports in Nigeria”, The International Journal of Applied Economics and Finance. Publisher: Science Alert, New York, USA. Manuscript ID: 76708-IJAEF-ANSI
(2) Taiwo A. Olaiya (2015), “Party System, its Peculiarities and Politics Practices in Nigeria”. Publisher: African Journal of Politics Science and International Relations, Academic Journals, Mauritius. Manuscript ID: AJPSIR/25.11.15/0852
(3) Taiwo A. Olaiya, (2015). “Governance and Constitutional Issues in the Nigerian Local Governments”. Publisher: Canadian Centre for Science and Education, Canada. Manuscript ID: 55227
(4) Taiwo A. Olaiya (2014) “Proto-Nationalisms as Sub-Text for Crisis of Governance in Nigeria”, Sage Open. SAGE Publication Inc. USA. Manuscript ID: SO-14-0266

6. Articles under consideration for Publication:
(1) Taiwo A. Olaiya, (2015). “Examining the Colonial Basis of Anomie in African Youth”, International Journal of Politics, Culture and Society. Publisher: Springer USA Inc. Manuscript ID: IJPS-D-15-00094

7. Manuscripts Submitted for Publication:

(i) Taiwo A. Olaiya (2013), “Intergovernmental Relations in Nigeria: Retrospect and Prospects” submitted to African Journal of Political Science and International Relations
(ii) Taiwo A. Olaiya and Opeyemi Iroju (2015) “Interrogating Regional Loyalty and National Interest: The Question of Nationalism and Governance in Nigeria, 1952-1999”. Submitted to Journal of the Middle East and Africa. Routledge Taylor and Francis
(iii) Taiwo A. Olaiya (2015) “Overview of Policy and Administration of Value Added Tax in Nigeria”, Value Added Tax In Nigeria - Critical Analysis of Policy, Law & Administration Issues For Reform. Lagos: CITN
8. Academic Applications Submitted and status
i. United Nations University-WIDER Symposium on the Political Economy of Social Protection Systems (2015):
Paper Submitted: Progressive Taxation at the Grassroots: A Case of Tax for Amenities Provision in Ife Central Local Government Area, Nigeria
Date and Venue: To be decided
ii. Eight Annual Conference of the Association for the Study of the Middle East and Africa (ASMEA):
Theme: “For Better for Worse? Historical Trends in the Middle East and Africa”.
Paper Submitted: Can an elected government be terminated by extra-constitutional means? The case of democratisation in Morsi’s Egypt
Date and Venue: October 29 – 31, 2015; Washington, D.C.
iii. American Council of Learned Societies, African Humanities Program 2015
Postdoctoral Fellowship:
Paper Submitted: Allegories of Resource Curse and Leadership Crisis in Tunde Kelani’s Saworoide and Agogo-Èèwọ
Status: Fellowship under consideration
iv. International Institute of Social Studies in The Hague
Postgraduate Course in: Governance, Democratization and Public Policy (2015)
Status: Admitted for studies, Fellowship under consideration
v. Institute for Studies on Federalism and Regionalism of the European Academy of Bolzano/Bozen Italy, Winter School on Federalism and Governance 2016 – Conflict and Cooperation in Federal Systems, 1st to 5th February 2016:
Paper Submitted: Unintended Consequences of Federal Practices in Nigeria: Financial Osmosis and Governance Crisis at the Grassroots.
Status: Admitted
vi. Center for the Study of African Economies (CSAE) Conference 2016: Economic Development in Africa, St Catherine's College, Oxford 20th - 22nd March 2016.
Paper submitted: Examining the political-economy of cocoa exports in Nigeria
vii. Forth Stellenbosch Annual Seminar on Constitutionalism in Africa 2016 entitled “Decentralization and Constitutionalism in Africa”, organized by the Stellenbosch Annual Seminar on Constitutionalism in Africa (SASCA) and the Institute for International and Comparative Law in Africa (ICLA) of the Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria, the Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study (STIAS) and the South African Research Chair in Multilevel Government, Law and Policy (SARChI) at the Dullah Omar Institute, University of the Western Cape.which will be held in Stellenbosch (South Africa) from Wednesday 7 September to Friday 9 September 2016. SASCA 2016.
Research Paper abstract submitted: Governance Questions in African Federal Systems: Examining the Constitutional Decentralisation of Powers to Local Governments in Nigeria and Ethiopia

9. Work in Progress:
(i) “Oil, Democratic Governance and Politics of Security in Nigeria: A Meta-Analysis”, submitted for International Conference on “Hundred years of Nigerian Nationhood: Governance, Foreign Policy and Development”, organised by the Department of International Relations, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, November 9th – 12th, 2014
(ii) “The Basis and Albatross of Political Conflicts and Violence in Nigeria: An Alternative Perspective in Fiscal Sociology”, Submitted for International Conference organized by the Institute for Humane Studies (IHS), Fairfax, Virginia USA

(iii) “Towards Enhanced Tax Administration in Nigeria: Thrusts and Critique of the ‘New Public Administration’ Approach”, Ghana Institute of Public Administration (GIMPA) Ghana

10. Editorial Board Membership
(i) Nigerian Revenue Law Reports
(ii) African Tax Reports
(iii) All Nigerian Tax Cases (1922 – 2013)