1. Introduction
2. Globalization and Democratization Nexus
3. Deregulation Policy
4. The Quest for Development: Theoretical Discourse
5. The Structure and Nature of the Nigerian State
6. State Actors in the Downstream Oil Sector
7. Non-state Actors and Oil Sector Reform: Interests and Roles
8. The Deregulation Debate
9. Oil Subsidy Administration in Nigeria
10. Oil Sector Reform and the Scourge of Corruption
11. Globalization of the Nigerian State and Economy