The Nigerian Journal of Politics and Public Policy (NJPPP) is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research, reviews, and critical analyses in the fields of politics, political theory, public administration, and policy studies. Originally conceived as a scholarly platform for advancing intellectual discourse on governance, democracy, development, and public policy in Nigeria and Africa, NJPPP has returned with renewed vigor and commitment after a period of dormancy. With its proud legacy as a reputable journal housed within the academic community, NJPPP seeks to restore and enhance its role as a central outlet for interdisciplinary and policy-relevant scholarship. The journal is committed to fostering rigorous intellectual engagement, contributing to public debate, and shaping policy decisions through evidence-based research. NJPPP is published by an academic institution and is managed by scholars with a deep commitment to academic excellence, ethical publishing standards, and the dissemination of knowledge for the greater public good.
Aim
The Nigerian Journal of Politics and Public Policy (NJPPP) covers a wide range of topics within the disciplines of political science, public policy, and related fields in the social sciences and humanities. The journal welcomes contributions that are theoretical, empirical, or analytical in nature and that offer new insights into:
- Nigerian, African, and global politics
- Political theory and political philosophy
- Democratic governance and public accountability
- Policy formulation, implementation, and evaluation
- Comparative politics and international relations
- Development studies and political economy
- Public administration and institutional reforms
- Gender, politics, and social inclusion
- Conflict resolution, peacebuilding, and security studies
Peer Review
Every manuscript must pass a double-blind peer review process. The authors will not be able to identify the reviewer or reviewers. Two experts will peer-review the manuscript. The evaluation procedure might take sixty days. As soon as the editorial board makes a decision, the authors will be informed, and the reviewer's remarks will be forwarded to them right away. Research articles' uniqueness Both empirical and non-empirical articles are possible. These ought to present fresh, well examined, and validated findings supported by compelling research methodologies. A complete document should be brief and include a clear description and interpretation of the work. Article length should not exceed between 6,000 and 8,000 words. Getting Manuscripts Ready The following guidelines should be adhered to by authors when preparing their work for this publication.
Archiving
All NJPPP articles are available in digital format and archived on the journal's website.
Fees and Charges
Local authors are to pay N5,000.00 peer review fee into our account upon submission of their paper and N25,000.00 upon acceptance of the paper while foreign author(s) will be charged a handling fees of 100$ upon acceptance of paper for publication.