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Fakuade, Gbenga. "Lingua Franca from African Sources in Nigeria." Language Problems and Language Planning 18, no. 1 (January 1, 1994): 38–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1075/lplp.18.1.04fak.
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ZUSAMMENFASSUNG Eine Lingua franca aus afrikanischen Quellen fur Nigeria: der heutige Stand Durch innenpolitische Hemmnisse ist es bisher nicht gelungen, aus der Vielzahl der vorgeschlagenen afrikanischen Sprachen eine als Nationalsprache Nigerias auszuwählen. Der Artikel erörtert die Suche nach einer nigerianischen Nationalsprache seit der Unabhängigkeit 1960 und analysiert verschiedene Faktoren, die eine Einigung bisher verhindert haben. Die Entscheidung für eine der vorhandenen afrikanischen Sprachen hätte das politische Gleichgewicht in Nigeria in Gefahr gebracht. Englisch oder ein modernisiertes und genormtes Nigerianisches Pidgin würden sich eignen. RESUMO Interlingvo el afrikaj fontoj en Nigerio: la vojo gis nun Enlanda politiko blokis gis nun la elekton de nigeria nacia lingvo el inter la multaj afrikaj lingvoj proponitaj por tiu rolo. La artikolo prezentas la serčon de nigeria nacia lingvo depost la sendependigo de la lando en 1960 kaj analizas la diversajn faktorojn, kiuj malebligis interkonsenton. Se ekzistanta afrika lingvo aperus kiel la nacia interlingvo, tio minacus la politikan stabilecon de Nigerio. La angla lingvo au modernigita kaj normigita nigeria pigino bone taügus por plenumi la rolon.
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Mohammad, Dahiru Sale, and Sarimah Ismail. "Comparative Analysis Between Nigeria and Malaysia Education Policies and Employability Skills in Tvet Curriculum." Open Journal of Science and Technology 2, no. 2 (October 19, 2019): 1–5. http://dx.doi.org/10.31580/ojst.v2i2.912.
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Nigeria and Malaysia have almost similar historical background; both had sultan as spiritual and government leader in their major areas, colonized by British and got independence in 1960 and 1957 respectively. Presently, Malaysia has recorded human development increments from 1980 to date and aspire to be a developed country in 2020. While Nigeria has recorded poverty increments from 1980 to date and it may likely be among underdeveloped countries in 2020. The purpose of this study was to make judgments about Technical and Vocational Education and training (TVET) systems of Malaysia and Nigeria. The idea was to see what makes Malaysian system successful and how Nigeria addressed its TVET problems. The methodology employed in this paper was analytical method of study that involved evaluation based on critical reading and review of materials which include Nigeria and Malaysia education philosophies, policies, TVET curriculums, employability skills, Malaysian Human Development Index and Nigeria’s Poverty Incidence. Findings revealed that education philosophy and education policy of Malaysia is intellectually, spiritually, emotionally and physically balanced based on firm belief and devotion to God while Nigerian education philosophy and policy are limited to intellectual and physical development. Malaysia TVET curriculum is equipped with employability skills including core skills, generic skills and personal attributes which are likely contributed to Malaysian human development and full employment of TVET graduates. Malaysia has recorded increments in human and economic developments from 1980 to date while Nigeria TVET curriculum has not been integrated with employability skills which are likely contributed to Nigeria’s poverty incidence and high Nigerian unemployment rate across all educational levels including TVET graduates at both secondary and tertiary levels. Nigeria has recorded steady increase of poverty incidence from 1980 to date.
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Ezeafulukwe, Olivia. "Juguler l'instabilité en Construisant une Personnalité Nigériane Grâce à la Traduction des Films." UJAH: Unizik Journal of Arts and Humanities 23, no. 2 (March 30, 2023): 200–214. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ujah.v23i2.10.
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That Nigeria is unstable is no longer a secret. That its instability is connected to Nigerian citizens who feel no belonging to the Nigerian entity is not to be disputed. Seeing a stable new Nigeria, with which one can identify, remains the desire of many Nigerians. By discussing the Nigerian personality, this article has been able to examine the major causes of instability in the country. Watching videos being a major means of relaxation in Nigeria, this article postulates the translation of movies as a real tool to reconstruct the Nigerian personality towards one who would feel Nigerian and therefore experience the desire to see a Nigeria that works. The scopos theory served as a theoretical framework for this research. It was discovered that translating movies can help Nigerians to understand and see themselves as Nigerian and therefore stop instability.
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Obikaeze, Chibuike Victor, Ndifreke S. Umo-Udo, Agary Ndubuisi Nwokoye, and Tunmise Oyindamola Daramola. "Nigeria-China Bilateral Relations: Re-examining the Trajectory of the Nigerian Manufacturing Sector." Journal of Contemporary International Relations and Diplomacy 4, no. 1 (July 4, 2023): 672–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.53982/jcird.2023.0401.03-j.
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Nigeria-China trade and investment relations are claimed to move to the advantage of China. Hence, the more their trade relation flourishes, the more Nigeria experiences trade deficits, and the more China records trade surpluses. In this scenario, Nigeria depends more on imports from China than China. That is why Nigerian market is overflowed with Chinese made products such as cell phones, television sets and so forth. The study examined how Nigeria-China relations impact on the manufacturing sector in Nigeria. The study employed secondary source of data collection and relied on ‘content analysis’ as a technique for data analysis. There has been recorded failure of Nigeria to compete favourably with China in terms of import and export of manufactured products. The manufacturing sector in Nigeria remains far behind to commensurately compete with China’s. Over concentration on the oil sector is directly linked to over reliance of the Nigerian economy on oil sector. The study draws a paradigm shift from the argument that China relations with Nigeria is imperialistic, to a hypothesis that the failure of the Nigerian government to adequately reposition Nigerian manufacturing to a globally competitive status through research and development as well as human capacity building, is thus, mainly responsible. The disarticulated economic structures Nigeria is currently maintaining is less capable of guaranteeing the development of the manufacturing sector that can enjoy competitive advantages in the international markets. Policy actions that are geared towards human capacity building and provision of sustainable incentives to local investors are needed.
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Gwaison, Panan Danladi, and Livinus Nkuri Maimako. "Effects of Corporate Governance on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Nigeria." International Journal of Finance Research 2, no. 1 (June 17, 2021): 13–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.47747/ijfr.v2i1.244.
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In most developing countries, several cases of collapses or failure in the banking sector were witnessed. Nigeria had witnessed several cases and collapsed in the banking sector. This study investigated the effects of corporate governance on the financial performance of commercial banks in Nigeria. The study used the survey research design. A secondary source of data was used for this research. The data were collected from financial statements of the five (5) commercial banks selected from the Nigerian Stock Exchange listing for fourteen financial years (2003 – 2017). The study utilized the panel Least Squares Regression Analysis as the method. The result indicated that board size had significant effects on financial performance (ROA) of commercial banks in Nigeria, board composition had significant effects on financial performance (ROA) of commercial banks in Nigeria, board gender diversity had significant effects on financial performance (ROA) of commercial banks in Nigeria, the audit committee has no significant effects on financial performance (ROA) of commercial banks in Nigeria, and board independence had significant effects on financial performance (ROA) of commercial banks in Nigeria. The study, therefore, concludes that the weak corporate governance structure in Nigeria contributed immensely to the recent crisis experienced in the Nigerian banking sector. The study recommended that banks develop and implement strategic training for board members and senior bank managers. Nigerian banks should appropriately adopt the international codes of corporate governance to meet the need of the Nigerian environment, among other recommendations.
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Bello, Ayodele, Samuel Chukwudi Agunyai, and Lere Amusan. "Armed non-state actors, insecurity, and government response to banditry in Nigeria." IKENGA International Journal of Institute of African Studies 23, no. 3 (September 30, 2022): 1–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.53836/ijia/2022/23/3/007.
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Nigeria is at the brink of failure as a state partly because of its inability to control the activities of armed non-state actors. In reality, armed bandits now run their own government in parts of Nigeria; they compel citizens to pay tax, seek permission to work on their farms, and sell their goods at the market. This parallel government system operating in many states in Nigeria have not had equal state-actor forces against them. Extant studies on government response to banditry have extensively examined roles played by security agencies, whereas how the idiosyncrasies of the Nigerian president stimulate the surge in insecurity in Nigeria has been hardly investigated. The article examines this while utilizing qualitative method that relies on desktop reviews. Findings indicated that despite the military background of the Nigerian president, the country and its citizens have hardly felt safe under his current administration. Also, President Buhari’s approach to end banditry has widely been criticized in Nigeria. It concludes that banditry in Nigeria could have been a thing of the past if the Nigerian president effectively enforced his political will.
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Abila, Sylvanus. "How Nigeria Deals with Environmental Damages? An Environmental Legal Perspective." Journal of Law and Legal Reform 2, no. 1 (January 4, 2021): 51–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.15294/jllr.v2i1.39041.
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The paper carries out a review of the environmental problems associated with atmospheric pollution, air quality emissions and applicable control mechanisms in the detection and evaluation in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria in the light of global trends and best practices given the magnitude of gas flaring taking place in Nigeria’s Niger Delta daily. This is flowing from the findings that gas flaring continues to be a major health hazard to humanity, domestic and global environment. Also considered are the Challenges facing air quality and carbon management in Nigeria and the place of the ongoing National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) funded research on air quality and carbon management and the recent release of the twin regulations of: the Flare Gas (Prevention Of Waste And Pollution) Regulations, 2018 and the Nigerian Gas Flare Commercialization Programme (NGFCP) by the Federal Government Of Nigeria aimed at stopping gas flares in the year, 2020. The paper adopts an admixture of the historical, comparative, the law and development and empirical approaches in appropriate cases.
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Fakuade, Gbenga. "Guosa." Language Problems and Language Planning 16, no. 3 (January 1, 1992): 260–63. http://dx.doi.org/10.1075/lplp.16.3.06fak.
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SOMMAIRE Le Guosa: Un code linguistique inconnu au Nigeria Cet article examine le propos d'Alex Igbinéwékâ d'utiliser le Guosa comme langue indigène nationale au Nigéria. C'est une langue qu'il a même construite des mots et formes de mots issus des langues principales et secondaires nigérianes. Bien que l'auteur reconnaisse l'idée d'une telle langue, il rejette cependant son acceptabilité comme langue codifiée, reconnue et utilisée par les Nigérians. Il est suggéré que la tentative de construire de façon démocratique une lingua franca indigène à partir d'environ quatre cents langues reconnaissables au Nigeria sans aucun appui scientifique revient à une sur-démocratisation. L'auteur conclut, pour dire le mieux, que le Guosa n'est qu'une proposition embryonnaire. RESUMO Guosa: nekonata lingva kodo en Nigerio Alex Igbinéwékâ proponis utiligon de Guosa, lingvo kiun li konstruis el vortoj kaj vorto-formoj en cefaj kaj malgrandaj nigeriaj lingvoj, kiel indigena nacia lingvo de Nigerio. Kvankam la aŭtoro principe akceptas tian lingvon, li ne akceptas la aserton ke Guosa estas akceptebla planlingvo en Nigerio kaj ke gi estas konata kaj uzata de nigerianoj. Provo konstrui demokrate indigenan interlingvon el proksimume kvarcent rekoneblaj lingvoj en Nigerio sen gvidaj prin-cipoj au sciencaj metodoj konsistigas trodemokratigon. En plej bona okazo, Guosa ne estas pli ol embria propono.
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OYENEYE, Temitope, Mathew ABIMBOYE, Foluke ODUWOLE, and Uwalomwa UWUIGBE. "IFRS ADOPTION AND EARNINGS MANAGEMENT PRACTICES: EVIDENCE FROM NIGERIAN LISTED CONSUMER GOODS COMPANIES." Izvestiya Journal of the University of Economics – Varna 67, no. 4 (December 30, 2023): 286–97. http://dx.doi.org/10.56065/ijuev2023.67.4.286.
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Earnings Management, discretionary accruals, IFRS adoption, consumer goods firms, Nigeria. The study looked at earnings management practices in Nigerian consumer goods firms between pre and post-adoption of IFRS and earnings management in Nigeria. It involved twenty-one Nigerian firms in the Nigeria Exchange Group, with nine being sampled due to data availability. The Modified Jones Model, a well-known profits management model created by Dechow, Sloan, and Sweeney in 1995, was used. This research examined how IFRS has affected the way companies in Nigeria control their earnings from 2012 to 2022. The study examined earnings management practices in Nigerian consumer goods companies using an ex-post facto research design and non-parametric tests. Results showed no significant change in earnings management practices due to the adoption of IFRS.
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Dare, Leo. "Political Instability and Displacement in Nigeria." Journal of Asian and African Studies 32, no. 1-2 (1997): 22–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/15685217-90007279.
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Political instability has been a consistent feature in Nigeria long before the current wave of military rule. Thus, the average Nigerian has not known peace and has been in consistent search of stability and predictability in the political sphere for a long time. Political instability has now attained alarming proportions, with spill over effects that have turned Nigeria into a refugee-producing country. Three contributing factors of the Nigerian government in generating refugees have been the continual rewriting of the Nigerian Constitution, the seemingly-endless creation of states, and warped government policies and programs.
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Ogechukwu, Ayozie Daniel. "Entrepreneurial developments and small scale industry contribution to Nigerian national development- A marketing interface." Information Management and Business Review 1, no. 2 (December 15, 2010): 51–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.22610/imbr.v1i2.872.
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In both developed and developing countries, the government is turning to small and medium scale industries and entrepreneurs, as a means of economic development and a veritable means of solving problems. It is a seedbed of innovations, inventions and employment. Entrepreneurship is as old as Nigeria and had contributed to the growth of the economy. Presently in Nigeria, SMEs assist in promoting the growth of the country’s economy, hence all the levels of government at different times have policies which promote the growth and sustenance of SMEs. This paper identifies the orientation of SME’s and entrepreneurial trends in Nigeria, tackles the operational definition and scopes, and describes the role of the Nigerian government as a participant, regulator and facilitator, both legally and politically in the growth of SMEs and entrepreneurship. It identifies the marketing problems of SMEs and entrepreneurships in Nigeria, the provision and enactment of beneficial and supportive laws, the provision of infrastructural facilities, constant man-power and development, direct financial assistance to SMEs and the establishment of finance institutions to support SMEs. It identifies the roles of SMEs in Nigeria’s development and growth. It discusses the entrepreneurial thoughts, problems and advance practical marketing solution. It concludes by clearly specifying the role of marketing to the survival of SMEs and entrepreneurship in Nigeria, and relevant recommendations. For SMEs to survive marketing practice and principles must be given prominence.
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Anderu, KEJI Sunday, and KEJI Oluwaseun Tosin. "Public expenditure on infrastructural development and economic growth: Evidence from Nigeria." Jurnal Perspektif Pembiayaan dan Pembangunan Daerah 11, no. 2 (June 30, 2023): 129–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.22437/ppd.v11i2.21064.
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This research investigated the nexus between public spending on infrastructural development and economic growth: evidence from Nigeria. As a matter of urgency, there is a need for the Nigerian government to invest in infrastructure for sustainable economic growth since infrastructural development touches all human fields of endeavors in one way or another. Notably, despite the country’s pole position in the economic ranking in Africa, Nigeria’s infrastructural state still falls short, which has led to negative economic growth in recent years. Therefore, it is pertinent in this study to unravel the causes and the missing gaps between increasing fiscal spending on infrastructure and slow economic growth in Nigeria. Interestingly, Autoregressive Distributed Lags and cointegration techniques were adopted to investigate whether there are long interactions between economic advancement and public funding of social amenities in the case of Nigeria. Furthermore, post-estimation tests were carried out to ascertain the validity of the models adopted in the study. The investigations from the study showed that short and long-run nexus subsists between government investment in infrastructure and economic growth in Nigeria. Hence, to address the problems underpinning this research, the study recommended that a proactive policy framework be used to promote economic growth via a redesigned fiscal framework in Nigeria. Also, protective laws and acts to safeguard the existing infrastructures should be well-pronounced and adopted by policymakers to expand the productive life span of social goods.
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Umeanolue, Ikenna L. "Religious influences on politics in Nigeria: Implications for national development." OGIRISI: a New Journal of African Studies 15, no. 1 (October 15, 2020): 139–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/og.v15i1.9s.
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The phenomenon of religious politics in Nigerian is an obvious one. In political aspects such as style of governance, policy formulations and the electoral process in Nigeria, religion has been a strong determining factor. However, the influence of religion on politics in Nigeria could be both positive and negative. In other words, as religion enhances national development, so also it could be counterproductive. This paper critically discusses the influence of religion on Nigerian politics especially in the post-independence Nigeria, with emphasis on the implications for national development. This study recommends ways of ensuring the sustenance of the positive influence, as well as tackling the challenges of the negative influences. In practising politics in Nigeria, adherence to religious moral values and observance of Nigerian constitution which makes provision for freedom of religion are necessary for achieving national development. The paper concludes that if the recommendations are practically observed, religion will cease to be an agent of disunity and backwardness in Nigerian nation
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Asogwa, Odoja, George C. Odoh, and Nneka S. Odoh. "Ola Oloidi in the Development of Modern Art History in Nigeria, 1980 – 2020." International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation X, no. IV (2023): 70–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.51244/ijrsi.2023.10409.
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Employing historiography, this article traces the roles of the art historian, Ola Oloidi, in the origin and development of modern Nigerian art history. The study of art history in Nigeria before Oloidi’s intervention was akin to anthropology. In the mid-1980s, he presumably changed this trend. He originated what is today known as the history of modern Nigerian art and initiated strategies to reposition art historical studies in their correct perspective. He defended the cause of modern Nigerian art and art history through incisive and insightful texts buttressed with objective, constructive, and critical arguments. Thus, he left indelible footprints in the field of art historical studies in Nigeria. Ola Oloidi’s innovative and ground-breaking ideas about art and its reportage in Nigeria provide an inestimable fount of knowledge that other Nigerian art historians have drawn from to further advance historical discourses that deepen understanding of modern Nigerian art. He bequeathed the Art Historical Association of Nigeria (AHAN) to art historians to fight against anthropological dominance and the scientification of the art historical space.
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Osewa, Oladimeji S. "TERRORISM IN NIGERIA: CAUSES, CONSEQUENCE AND PANACEA." International Journal of Legal Studies ( IJOLS ) 6, no. 2 (December 31, 2019): 341–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0013.7423.
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‘’Terrorism that is seen as an organized violent attack on a target with the aim of undermining a lawfully constituted authority and to cause fear among the populace in furthering of some social-political objectives’’. It’s an act that has been bedeviling Nigerian state since 2003, and the adverse effect of these act on Nigeria has been a heavy humanitarian crisis on one hand, and challenges of insecurity on the other hand. Despite the enactment of the terrorism provision Act 2011, which was enacted to prosecute, punish those citizens that will be engaging in the Act of terrorism in Nigeria, and finally prevent such Act, quite a number of Nigerian citizens still engaged in the Act of terrorism. This paper examined the causes and the impact of terrorism on the Nigerian state, and proffer sustainable solution to the act of terrorism bedeviling Nigerian state. This paper adopted the hybrid method of data collection, that is both primary and secondary method of data collection was applied. The paper conducted interviews, while other data was gathered from the readymade works of scholars and was used in the analyses of fact. After examining terrorism and its impact on Nigeria, the paper analyzed options that may serve as a way out of the menace of terrorism in Nigeria and recommended that government of Nigeria should adopt the strategy and possible panacea put forward by this paper, as it will help to a great extends in eradicating terrorism in Nigeria.
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Abdus Salam, Yunus Olatoke, and Saud Bin Mohammad. "The Educational Impact of Al-Azhar University in South Western Nigeria: A Case Study of Arabic-Islamic Schools in Yorubaland." INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CONTEMPORARY ISLAMIC EDUCATION 4, no. 1 (May 16, 2022): 1–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.24239/ijcied.vol4.iss1.27.
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Pursuing education in Arab countries generates a controversy among indigenous and home-made scholars in Nigeria. Some believe that it is enough to pursue religious education within the country, while some others uphold the standpoint that Muslim students should pursue their studies in Arab countries like Al-Azhar. Hence, there is a lot of confusion and controversy about the impact of Al-Azhar University in Nigeria. However, this study aims to investigate the impact of Al-Azhar University in Cairo, Arab Republic of Egypt on Arabic-Islamic schools in the Yorubaland, Nigeria. This is done through investigation of its curriculum, scholarship, and sending of Al-Azhar's delegates to teach in Arabic-Islamic schools in Yorubaland, Nigeria. It discusses Islamic religious affairs and the role played by the Nigerian Muslim scholars in general and in the South Western Nigeria in particular. Furthermore, it addresses the argument bothering on the need to pursue religious education within and outside the country. This study also examines the difference between Al-Azhar educational system and the Nigerian Arabic- Islamic educational system and investigates the need for continuation or otherwise of Al-Azhar’s venture in the Nigerian Arabic- Islamic Schools. This study is both historical and analytical in nature. It used data gathered via primary and secondary sources and utilizes both qualitative and quantitative methods. Findings from this study revealed the suitability of Al-Azhar educational system for Nigeria. It also showed the continuous need to pursue Al-Azhar education by Nigerians. The need to introduce some Western courses into Al-Azhar educational curriculum to facilitate easy fitting of the graduates into Nigerian educational system also emanated from this study. The study recommends the completion of secondary education in Nigeria by intending Nigerians seeking Al-Azhar education in order to facilitate their usefulness in the Nigerian western-oriented educational system upon their return.
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Nnaeto, Japhet Olusadum, Emenike Everest Uzor, and Juliet Anulika Ndoh. "Appraisal of the conflict between sharia law and rule of law on rights of women in Nigeria." Global Journal of Politics and Law Research 10, no. 6 (June 15, 2022): 1–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.37745/gjplr.2013/vol10n6126.
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The study “ appraisal of the conflict between sharia law and the rule of law on rights of women in Nigeria is inclined to reviewing the disagreement or incompatibility arising from injustices against women by the sharia law, which the rule of law is at variance with. Through its organ, the United Nations Organization had declared that all human beings, irrespective of gender, colour are entitled to enjoy the content of Universal Declaration of Human Right effective 1948. Consequently, every bonafide member of UNO, including Nigeria, must not only enshrine the declaration in its constitution but must also enforce and sustain such enforcement. The aforementioned exigency informed this study seeing that many states in the Nigerian Federation, especially from the north are fast adopting sharia law.The study was anchored on positive legal theory to critical explain the need for law in the society.Basically, data was elicited through secondary source. Findings revealed inter alia; that sharia law reduced the constitutional rights of women to live a dignified life; the rule of law was not very vociferous against the identified obnoxious practices of sharia law against women in northen Nigeria. Following the findings made, the study concluded that the liberation of women from the shackles of sharia law in Nigeria depends largely on the willingness of the rule of law to enforce the result of repugnancy test against sharia law where it applies. The study recommended interalia; A detailed review of sharia law in Nigeria which are not compatible with the provisions of the constitution; Constitutionalization of affirmative action for women in Nigera and Nigeria should diametrically adopt the provision of Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) to guide in enforcing rights of women against all odds in Nigeria.
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Mahmud, Sakah Saidu. "Nigeria." African Studies Review 47, no. 2 (September 2004): 83–95. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0002020600030882.
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Abstract:The recent (2000) reenactment of the Shari'a legal code in twelve states of Northern Nigeria and the other expressions of Islam in public affairs in the region have been preceded by a long history that should also be understood as determined by the social and political conditions of specific stages in the evolution of the Nigerian social formation. This article attempts to explain Islamism in the region through such factors as Islamic identity for many Muslims, the competition over interpretation and representation of Islam, the nature of the Nigerian state and society, Muslim organizations and leadership, as well as the activities of other religious organizations (especially Christian evangelicals). In this regard, Islamism is driven essentially by internal (Nigerian) forces, even though external forces may have had an effect. The article argues that while Islamism poses major challenges to the Nigerian state and society, it has also exposed itself to challenges from both Muslims and Nigerian society as a whole.
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Ojutalayo, John Folayan, Ndikom Obed Boniface, Nnadi Kenneth Ugwu, Akujuobi Aghaegbulam Bonaventure Chidiebere, and Theophilus Chinonyerem Nwokedi. "Poverty, Youth Unemployment, Maritime Piracy, and Sea Robbery in Nigeria between 1995 and 2013: A Relationship Assessment." Maritime Technology and Research 5, no. 4 (July 13, 2023): 265349. http://dx.doi.org/10.33175/mtr.2023.265349.
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The study investigated the relationships between the poverty level in Nigeria and levels of global and local pirate attacks against ships on one hand; and between the unemployment rate in Nigeria and the level of local and global attack against ships, as well as the volume of cargo pilfered from Nigerian ports, on the other hand. The study employed secondary data sourced from the Nigerian Ports Authority, the National Bureau for Statistics (NBS), and the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) on the poverty rate, unemployment rate, levels of pirate attacks against ships in local and global waters, and volume of cargo pilferages in ports. The multiple regression analysis method was used to analyze the dataset obtained, using poverty rate and unemployment rate as the dependent variables in each case. It was found that poverty among dwellers is a component driver of maritime piracy and sea robbery against ships trading in Nigeria, since there is a significant relationship between the level of maritime insecurity and the rate of poverty in Nigeria. The study also found that there is a significant relationship between the level of maritime piracy/sea robbery and the unemployment rate in Nigeria. Highlights Maritime insecurity in Nigeria waterways Pirate attacks against ships trading in Nigeria waters is linked to unrest in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria Maritime piracy in Nigeria waters is correlated with Poverty, unemployment, economic hardship in Nigeria Significant relationship exist between maritime insecurity and poverty rate in Nigeria
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Sholanke, Oladipo O. "Reflections on Some Judicial Decisions on the Construction of the Nigerian Land Use Act." Journal of African Law 37, no. 1 (1993): 89–96. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0021855300011153.
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For this exercise, three of the many new decisions of Nigerian courts on the interpretation of some provisions of the Nigerian Land Use Act have been chosen. Two of the decisions were delivered by the Supreme Court of Nigeria while one was by a Court of Appeal in Nigeria.
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Kirk-Greene, Anthony. "Non-specialist Nigerian Archival holdings in the United Kingdom: An introductory overview." African Research & Documentation 55 (1991): 14–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0305862x00015752.
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For historians (who, for once, are in the minority in this gathering of Nigerianists) archives represent both the bedrock of research and the essence of the historical record. When, in the context of this symposium, we talk about the archives of modern Nigeria up to 1960, we are really limiting ourself to the colonial period: anything before 1900 is neither ‘modern’ nor, strictly speaking, ‘Nigeria’, and anything after independence relates to artefacts which probably ought to be ia Nigerian rather than British repositories. Naturally, the descriptive term “Nigerian” as used in this archival context refers to anyone who worked in Nigeria or to material relating to Nigeria, and not narrowly to nationals from that country.
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Lucky, Lucky Anyike, and Achebelema Damiebi Sam. "Poverty and Income Inequality in Nigeria: An Illustration of Lorenz Curve from NBS Survey." American Economic & Social Review 2, no. 1 (May 5, 2018): 80–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.46281/aesr.v2i1.157.
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This study adopted the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics survey to examine poverty and income inequality in Nigeria. The objective was to examine the rate of poverty and income distribution in Nigeria using the Lorenz curve and Gain coefficient. Food poverty line, absolute poverty line, subjective poverty measure and dollar per day poverty line were used to measure poverty while Gani coefficient was used to measure income inequality. Findings reveal that significant proportions of Nigerian population are living below the poverty line adopted in this study. The study also found that there is wide gap between the rich and the poor in Nigeria. The study recommend implementable polices to reduce poverty and reduce income inequality in Nigeria.
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Adebayo, Kafilat Motunrayo. "Russia’s Assistance to Nigerian Economic and Educational Development(1999 – 2019)." Международные отношения, no. 2 (February 2020): 1–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.7256/2454-0641.2020.2.32716.
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Abolishing poverty and ensuring improvement of educational development indicators have been described as some of the objectives for international assistance. This study seeks to comprehend the role of Russia in the development of the African continent’s most populous country, Nigeria, the factors that limited their success and the opportunities for increasing effectiveness of such efforts. Russia intervention in Nigeria economic and educational development took a new turn after Nigeria returned to democratic rule in 1999. The existence of the largest Russian investor (RUSAL) in the Nigeria, the investments of LUKOIL in Nigeria which currently exceeds $450 million, and other well-known Russian companies, including the largest Russian producer of agricultural machinery "Rostselmash", have all made impact in Nigeria economic development. However, the major problem of this duo cooperation lies in the legal ratification of their framework. In Educational sphere, this study ascertains that yearly, more than 100 Nigerian students are given the opportunity to study at Russian universities through Russia-Nigerian intergovernmental agreements. To date, more than 10,000 Nigerian specialists have been trained in Russia. The study drew upon both modernization and dependency theories in advancing understanding on the subject matter. The study employed qualitative method of data collection. Data was analyzed using content analysis.
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Adetiba, Toyin Cotties. "Dynamics of Ethnic Politics in Nigeria: An Impediment to its Political System." Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies 11, no. 2(J) (May 13, 2019): 132–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.22610/jebs.v11i2(j).2828.
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Without any form of prejudice, it is a fact that Nigeria is a multi-ethnic state with differences in its socio-political and economic development all of which have resulted in conflicts and counter conflicts. Ethnic politics in Nigeria’s political system have come to be a tragic and constant in Nigeria’s political system; where one must belong to the mainstream of ethnic politics for political relevance. It depicts attachments to the sub-national ethnic groups which threaten to undermine national integration and therefore divide the nation. Significantly, ethnicity in Nigeria was orchestrated by a long period of colonialism, a period which witnessed the ascendancy of the three major ethnic groups in Nigeria to the socio-political domination of other ethnic groups. It was a period when the three major ethnic groups were used by the colonialist as a pedestal for the distribution of socio-political and economic goods. Using a mixed method, this work argues that Nigeria’s political problem hinges on the negative consequences of ethnic politics. The paper concludes that if Nigeria’s political system must progress, it must be anchored on the need for the review of the constitutional and political structure of Nigeria to restore healthy political competition as opposed to the existing outdated political mechanism imposed on Nigeria by the military under the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
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Chidebe, Chris. "Nigeria and the Arab States." American Journal of Islam and Society 2, no. 1 (July 1, 1985): 115–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.35632/ajis.v2i1.2782.
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Nigeria is the most populous state in Africa south of the Sahara. Her geography and her history together make her an interesting sociopolitical and cultural experiment. It is a land with believers in both Islam and Christianity. A country whose northern parts were the prizes of jihadic victory of a highly Islamized Fulani elite, and whose southern portions are inhabited by peoples who were voluntarily or involuntarily brought under the control of the marching Christian soldiers determined to expand the domain of imperial Europe and committed to recruiting souls for Jesus. Nigeria is a meeting ground for two periods in African history. It is the place where Islam still rejoices over its past glories and successes; it is also a place where Euro-Western Christianity has made a major breakthrough. It is against this background, and with such facts in mind, that the subject of Nigerian-Arab relations is here explored. I divide this paper into four parts. The first part is a brief historical sketch of the impact of Arabs and Islam on the Nigerian society and the Nigerian mind. The second part addresses itself to the early post-colonial period in NigerianArab relations; the third part discusses Nigerian-Arab relations under military rule in Nigeria; the fourth part discusses Nigeria's Third Republic and the Arab states. A. Islam, Arabs and NigeriaThe arrival of Islam in northern Nigeria dates back to the 11th century and constitutes a major development in the history of this region of Africa. It not only linked the Hausas, the Fulanis, and other Islamized ethnic groups with the wider world of Islam to the north, northeast, and west, but it also opened up the possibility of Muslim expansion southwards. Indeed, one of the effects of lslamization in Northern Nigeria was the emergence of a full-fledged Islamic culture and civilization in certain parts of what we now call Nigeria. The sphere of ...
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E. I., Margaret, and Joseph I. O. "An Enquiry into the Nigerianism in Nigerian English." International Journal of Literature, Language and Linguistics 7, no. 1 (May 17, 2024): 145–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.52589/ijlll-5ww1jex0.
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This study seeks to examine the Nigerianism in Nigerian English in order to gain a better understanding of the English language in Nigeria. Specifically, it will investigate how Nigerian English has developed and what aspects of Nigerian language and culture have influenced it. In doing so, it will provide insight on the role of Nigerian English in the larger Nigerian context, as well as the broader international context. It will also review the sociolinguistic features of the Nigerian varieties of English in the area of phonology. The findings of this research are expected to provide a deeper understanding of the English language in Nigeria and its functionality within the Nigerian context. It is hoped that the results of this study can be used to inform and guide the development of future language policies in Nigeria. This study will also provide a valuable contribution to the existing body of research into the development of English and language in general.
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Kazeem, Bayo L. O., Omotayo Vincent Adewale, Kadiri Kayode I., and Oluwayemi Joseph Kayode. "Challenge of COVID-19 and Nigerian Economic Change: The Way Forward." Health Economics and Management Review 3, no. 2 (2022): 69–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.21272/hem.2022.2-08.
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The Nigerian Economic implication of COVID-19 motivated this study. The study discussed the argument and counterargument within scientific discussions on the challenge of COVID-19 on Nigerian Economy. The broad objective of this study is to investigate the Nigerian Economic Change and Challenge of COVID-19 as well as the way forward. The specific objective is to determine the relationship between Nigerian Gross Domestic Product and COVID-19 comparing 2019 and 2020 Nigerian Economic Change, the study also aimed at establishing the way out of COVID-19. Descriptive statistics method of data analysis was used to present the results and findings of the study. The research design adopted in this study is ex-post facto. In this research, the type of data analysis that will be employed is descriptive statistics. The techniques will involve a view and appraisal of the effect of COVID-19 on Nigerian economy. That notwithstanding, the methodology can produce useful and meaningful results. To achieve this, quantitative analysis involving the use of percentages, degrees and graphical charts for the explanation of the data collected will be employed. Findings revealed that the coronavirus pandemic lockdown reduced the volume and value of production in Nigeria and affected the gross domestic product of Nigeria which almost jeopardized the Nigerian economy. Findings also revealed that resumption of offices and trading activities leads to an increase in the level and volume of production in Nigeria and this led to an increase in the value of GDP in Nigeria. The study therefore recommends that the Nigeria government should pay more attention to the Nigerian health sector in terms of funding, equipping hospitals, and training of medical staff. Nigerians should make use of preventive measures of COVID-19 which is the best way out of COVID-19; this will prevent shutting down of sectors and lead to a very high level of production in Nigeria. The study is highly unique as it will make Nigerians to know the effect of COVID-19 on Nigerian Economy. The study will shed light on different ways out of Coronavirus. The data to be analyzed covers 2019-2020 Nigerian quaterly Gross Domestic Product.
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Okolie, Ugo Chuks, and Mevayerore Daniel Igbini. "Leadership Failure and Acute Youth Unemployment in Nigeria." RUDN Journal of Public Administration 7, no. 3 (December 15, 2020): 254–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.22363/2312-8313-2020-7-3-254-271.
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The history of Nigeria is tainted with the absence of good moral and ethical values in the conduct of the ruling elites; this has adversely affected economic growth and development. Continued poverty reinforced by acute youth unemployment is a barrier to Nigerias quest for consolidating her democracy. A society of beggars, parasites and bandits cannot develop. Youth unemployment has been and is still a major problem in Nigeria. The statistics is staggering despite the political clamours against unemployment. The root of this problem originated in the visionless, selfish, mediocre, tribalistic and opportunistic small money-minded people masquerading as leaders who have continued to regenerate Nigerian political landscape over time. It is against this backdrop that this study examines the relationship between leadership failure and acute youth unemployment in Nigeria. A cross-sectional method was adopted and data was collected via a survey of three hundred (300) respondents in south-south geopolitical zone of Nigeria using non-probability sampling technique. Data collected were analyzed using correlation and linear regression analysis with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 21. The results of the study revealed that there is significant relationship between leadership failure and acute youth unemployment. As predicted, the study also showed that leadership failure exerts a positive and statistically significant impact on acute youth unemployment in Nigeria. On the basis of these findings, the study recommends among others that the government at all levels should empower the jobless youths through genuine empowerment schemes that would equip them to be self-employed and employer of labor, revamped agricultural development schemes to create job opportunities for the unemployed youths roaming about on the Nigeria streets and the actualization of youth empowerment would be impossible if the war against corruption is not intensified.
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Patrick Ogar, Ategwu, Okon Roslyn Asuquo, Amadi John Oyekachi, and Chinyere Naomi Nwakpa. "Management of higher institution in the 21st century." Global Journal of Educational Research 22, no. 1 (May 13, 2023): 105–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/gjedr.v22i1.12.
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The study was to examine management of higher institution in the 21st century. The study was anchor on the following sub-headings: Higher Education in Nigeria, Administration: Roadmap to Total Quality Management in Universities in Nigeria, Management Styles, Factors mitigating against higher education leadership, Management in Nigerian Polytechnics, Polytechnic/Technical Education – A Panacea to Human Resource Development, Major Challenges and Constrains to Polytechnic/Technical Education in Nigeria, and Management of the Nigerian Colleges of Education was consider in the study. From the qualitative exploration of the study, it was recommended among others that: Federal and State Governments should provide adequate funds that will promote effective management of the higher institutions for sustainability of a better today and tomorrow in Nigeria.
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Amaefule, Adolphus Ekedimma. "Women in Neo-Pentecostal Churches in Nigeria: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Americanah, and the Mainline Churches in Contemporary Nigeria." Feminist Theology 31, no. 1 (August 27, 2022): 34–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/09667350221112875.
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This paper looks, in the first place, at gender issues in Pentecostal Christianity in Nigeria. This is especially as captured by the Nigerian writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, in her novel, Americanah. It is found that women in Nigerian Pentecostalism are more than the men in number and participate more actively both in church activities and in spiritual efforts at home. However, it is mostly the men who are the pastors and leaders of the Nigerian Pentecostal churches, even if at home, by what is sometimes called ‘domestication’ of the same men, the women are empowered in some ways. The paper then considers what their place has in common with the place of women in the Roman Catholic Church in contemporary Nigeria. The paper adds to the existing literature on the place and role of women in both Pentecostalism and Catholicism in contemporary Nigeria.
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Fajobi, Michael. "Plato’s Idea on Philosopher King and the Nigerian State: A Critical Reflection." International Journal of Emerging Multidisciplinaries: Social Science 1, no. 1 (September 20, 2022): 1–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.54938/ijemdss.2022.01.1.99.
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This paper examined the philosophical worldview of Plato’s idea on philosopher king in his classical work “The Republic” in the light of the contemporary leadership crisis in Nigeria. It is specifically aimed at tracing the emergence of leadership crisis in Nigeria right from independence, identifying the qualities of leadership in Plato’s ideal state, analyzing Plato’s ideas on philosopher king in relation to leadership in Nigeria, and examining how leadership crisis in Nigeria could be addressed using Platonic template. The paper adopted a qualitative analysis which was solely based on secondary sources of data gathering as a result, relevant literatures were critically reviewed. It was revealed that the major challenge of the Nigerian state is that of leadership. It was also noted that Nigerian leaders lack the sterling qualities of Philosopher kings as espoused by Plato in his hypothetical Republic. Furthermore, the paper submitted that leadership crisis in Nigeria would undermine the realization of Plato’s ideal state. The study concluded that there is urgent need to eschew Nigerian state off the bad leadership rearing its ugly head so as to enjoy the dividends of democracy and socio-economic development.
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Nnadozie, Ugochukwu Uzodimma, Charles Chidiebele Maduba, Chukwuma David Umeokonkwo, Christian Chidebe Anikwe, Kingsley Okechukwu Opara, Markson Chimaobi Isiguzo, Victor Ifeanyichukwu Modekwe, Ezekiel Uche Nwankwo, Chinedu Henry Ekwedigwe, and Njoku Isaac Omoke. "Attitude and Practice of Aesthetic Surgery among Plastic Surgeons in Nigeria." Global Journal of Health Science 12, no. 13 (October 24, 2020): 9. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/gjhs.v12n13p9.
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BACKGROUND: Aesthetic surgery in developed countries is growing at an exponential rate. There is an increasing demand for cosmetic procedures in Nigeria but still, the practice is at a slow pace. Significant clients from Nigeria seek for these procedures outside Nigeria.
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed at determining the attitude and practice of aesthetic surgery among plastic surgeons in Nigeria
METHOD: We conducted a cross-sectional study among the attendees of the annual conference of the National Association of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons held at Calabar, Nigeria, using a questionnaire on consented participants.
RESULTS: A total of 73 out of 84 Plastic surgeons participated in the study with a response rate of 86.9%. The mean age of the respondents was 45.4±7.2 years. Only 14 (19.2%) had undergone extra training in cosmetic surgery. Most respondents 53.4% prefer Nigerian over foreign hospitals for cosmetic surgery for various reasons. Poor awareness (42.5%) and religious beliefs (42.5%) contributed most to the poor acceptability of cosmetic surgery in Nigeria. The vast majority (97%) of Nigerian plastic surgeons want the public to be engaged in awareness sensitization on cosmetic surgery and their preferred mode of sensitization was through internet / social media (80.8%), television (74%), and radio (65.8%). Scar revision (78.1%) abdominoplasty (69.9%) and breast reduction (67.1) were the common cosmetic procedures performed by Nigerian plastic surgeons.
CONCLUSION: The attitude of Plastic surgeons in Nigeria to cosmetic surgery is influenced by the low acceptance of cosmetic surgery procedures by Nigerians. Attitudinal change programs, especially through social and other mass media, are desired to increase awareness and acceptance of cosmetic surgery in Nigeria.
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Markovska, Anna, and Nya Adams. "Political corruption and money laundering: lessons from Nigeria." Journal of Money Laundering Control 18, no. 2 (May 5, 2015): 169–81. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jmlc-10-2014-0040.
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Purpose – This paper aims to discuss political corruption in Nigeria and to assess the limitation of the immunity clause of the Nigerian constitution. This is particularly important in light of the recent developments to criminalise money-laundering in the country. Design/methodology/approach – This paper evaluates the legal anti-money laundering framework in Nigeria, in particular, the impact of the immunity clause of Nigerian constitution. Findings – Endemic corruption of the political elite leads to the abuse of the constitutional immunity clause, and significantly impairs the activities of the anti-money laundering agencies. Research limitations/implications – This paper draws on the experience of Nigeria, and is specifically looking at one obstacle on the way to fight money laundering and corruption. It is important to conduct further comparative analysis. Originality/value – This paper discusses political, economic and legal developments in Nigeria to show how the immunity clause prevents the successful prosecution of corrupt Nigerian politicians, and discusses measures taken to prevent corruption in the country.
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Olatokun, Ganiat Mobolaji. "The Fourth Industrial Revolution and Gender Inequality in Nigeria: Education and Empowerment of Women in Focus." Turkish Journal of Computer and Mathematics Education (TURCOMAT) 12, no. 3 (April 11, 2021): 2275–85. http://dx.doi.org/10.17762/turcomat.v12i3.1199.
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This paper focuses on gender inequality in the area of education and empowerment of women in Nigeria. This has become significant in this time of novel global wealth coming with the Fourth Industrial Revolution (FIR). It was discovered through a doctrinal research that, Nigeria, aside from having many national legislations on gender equality, is also a signatory to major international human rights instruments on gender equality. However, the workability of these legal frameworks has remained doubtful as there are wide range of gender inequalities which makes it difficult for Nigerian women to achieve their full potentials. Intellectually, higher number of Nigerian men goes to school than women. It follows from here that, men in Nigeria are undoubtedly gainfully employed than the women. Women in Nigeria are often circumscribed to low-paying and very repetitive jobs. In view of this realization, there is every possibility of increased and massive inequality and unemployment as robots seems ready to replace the women work force in Nigeria. Hence, the researcher asks the question as to; how relevant will Nigerian women be in the area of education and empowerment in this time of FIR, despite the presence of the law? This paper argues that the legal framework on gender equality in Nigeria are mere cosmetological set up, which had not impacted on equality between women and men, despite the Women in Development theory (WID), which has been made part and parcel of the legal framework. The paper fears that if these inequality persists, there will be no place for Nigerian women in the FIR. Concerted efforts are required on the part of the government of Nigeria to see to the workability of the laws on gender equality so as to make women relevant in the FIR. It is in the light of the far-reaching implications of this that the makes recommendations.
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Muhammed Salisu, Alfa, and Suleiman Muhammed Saleh. "Arabic Language In The Face Of Multiple Challenges In Nigeria: A Case Of Boko Haram Insurgency." UMRAN - International Journal of Islamic and Civilizational Studies 6, no. 1 (February 26, 2019): 39–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.11113/umran2019.6n1.256.
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The introduction of Arabic Education in Nigeria is long before the advent of modern education system in the area. It is a known fact that the first medium of formal education was Arabic language. Although, Arabic has since been replaced by English language right from the colonial period as a means of education and general communication, but it is given a special attention in the Nigerian education system because of its historical antecedents and its relationship with Islam. However, there are numerous challenges militating against the teaching of Arabic language in Nigeria. Some of these challenges could be social, economic, political etc. Recently, the Boko Haram insurgency has contributed negatively to the development of Arabic language in Nigeria because of its direct effects on the Nigeria Arabic Language Village (NALV) Ngala, Borno State; an institution responsible for the cultural and language immersion for Arabic students in Nigerian Higher institutions. Therefore, this paper aims at evaluating the impact of this insurgency on the development of Arabic education in Nigeria. Qualitative method of data collection was used as the basic research tools for this work. The paper relied mainly on interview to ascertain some of the facts mention therein. Focus is on the effects of Boko Haram on Nigeria Arabic village and the spillover effects on Arabic language in Nigerian Universities.
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Markova, Elena A. "Precious resources of Dark Continent: a New Status of African Literature or Regional Augment to World National Literatures?" Philological Sciences. Scientific Essays of Higher Education 2, no. 6 (November 2020): 307–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.20339/phs.6-20.307.
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This article examines literary works of bilingual authors in Nigeria, who create their own national cultural worldviews through the language in which they write, thereby explaining why English in Nigeria is influenced by Nigerian culture. Nigeria is a country that has witnessed a cross-flow of linguistic change due to its inherent multilingualism combined with colonial experiences under British rule, a country where ethnic minorities were referred to as “oil minorities”. Although only two languages are recognized as official languages in Nigeria — Yoruba and English –the problem of multilingualism in Nigeria today remains unexplored, and where there is language contact, there must be a language conflict. Indeed, contiguous languages are often competitive languages and there is no language contact without language conflict. Moreover, the problem of linguistic contact and linguistic conflict exists at three different but interrelated levels: social, psychological and linguistic. The social aspect is related to such issues as the choice of language and its use, the psychological — to the attitude towards language, ethnicity, while the linguistic aspects are focused on the code switching, the donor language intervention, which the English language is. The language conflict has influenced the literary work of Nigerian writers writing in English, which has become an exoglossic language, superimposed on the indigenous languages of the Nigerian peoples. Thus, bilingualism in Nigeria can be considered semi-exoglossic, including English coupled with language mixing.
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Ikporukpo, Iyabrade, and Anthony Rufus. "EMERGING SECESSIONIST THREATS IN NIGERIA: A FOCUS ON THE ACTIVITIES OF IPOB AND UNKNOWN GUNMEN IN EASTERN NIGERIA." Research Journal of Humanities, Legal Studies & International Development 5, no. 1 (April 4, 2023): 20–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.48028/iiprds/rjhlsid.v5.i1.03.
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This study examines the reemergence of separatist movements in Nigeria, particularly in the Eastern region, and their impact on the security situation in the country. It reveals that the separatist groups, such as IPOB and Unknown Gunmen, have been able to mobilize support from the Igbo people by highlighting their historical, economic, and political grievances against the Nigerian state. The failure of the Nigerian state to address the legitimate grievances of ethnic minorities has contributed to the emergence of separatist movements. The analysis of reports and data sources shows that the activities of IPOB and Unknown Gunmen have had a significant impact on the security situation in the Eastern region of Nigeria. The findings of this study have important implications for the security and stability of Nigeria. The study concludes that secessionism in Nigeria has a complex and multi-layered history that is rooted in the country's colonial past and perpetuated by the failure of the Nigerian state to address the legitimate grievances of ethnic minorities. The recommendations include addressing the root causes of secessionism, promoting inclusive governance, and engaging in meaningful dialogue with separatist groups. These steps can help to find a peaceful solution to the issue of secessionism and ensure the security and stability of Nigeria.
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Emmanuel Ogheneakpobor, Emama, and Macaulay Mowarin. "The language of Nigerian stand-up comedy." European Journal of Humour Research 12, no. 2 (June 26, 2024): 36–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.7592/ejhr.2024.12.2.756.
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Nigeria is complexly multilingual. Arising from this, Nigerian stand–up comedians employ a variety of linguistic strategies to communicate with the audience. This research investigates the peculiarities of language use in Nigerian stand-up comedy by analysing patterns of code choices in the comic performances of four comedians. Because the stand-up comedy industry is predominant in the Southern part of Nigeria, the comedians chosen for this study are representative of the three geopolitical zones of southern Nigeria. The analysis of the data indicates that (1) although Nigerian stand-up comedians primarily use Nigerian Pidgin (NP) they also employ language alternation and code-switch between NP, English, and a variety of indigenous languages. (2) NP is mainly used in the oral medium. Consequently, features of orality: repetition, parallel structures, anaphora, lexical cushioning, semantic extension, metaphor imagery, sentence fragments, and rhetorical devices, are other dominant features of Nigerian stand-up comedy.
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Jaho, Philip, Lawrence Ohale, and Joseph Obayori. "Globalization and Economic Growth in Nigeria." International Journal of Comparative Studies in International Relations and Development 9, no. 1 (November 30, 2023): 74–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.48028/iiprds/ijcsird.v9.i1.05.
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The study examined globalization and economic growth in Nigeria from 1985 to 2021. The objectives of the study are to; determine the impact of financial openness on economic growth in Nigeria; examine the effect of the net exports on economic growth in Nigeria; and examine the impact of exchange rate on economic growth in Nigeria. Annual data was collected from Central Bank of Nigeria statistical bulletins and World Development Index. The technique of Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model was used to analyze the data. The empirical results showed that in the long run, all the variables of globalization have positive and significant relationship with economic growth in Nigeria during the period of study. In the short run, both financial openness and exchange rate have positive relationship with economic growth in Nigeria. But net exports have negative impact on economic growth in Nigeria. Based on these findings, it was concluded that, to a great extent economic globalization significantly accelerate economic growth in the longrun in the Nigerian economy. Based on these findings, it was recommended that, there should be creation of conducive environment to encourage openness of trade through inflow of investment that will trigger economic growth. Similarly, depreciation of the exchange rate which is an indicator of global price could be an obvious instrument that helps to drive the growth process in the Nigerian economy.
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Philip, Jaho, Ohale Lawrence, and Obayori Bidemi. "GLOBALIZATION AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA." International Journal of Comparative Studies in International Relations and Development 9, no. 1 (November 11, 2023): 74–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.48028/iiprds/ijcsird/ijcsird.v9.i1.05.
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The study examined globalization and economic growth in Nigeria from 1985 to 2021. The objectives of the study are to; determine the impact of financial openness on economic growth in Nigeria; examine the effect of the net exports on economic growth in Nigeria; and examine the impact of exchange rate on economic growth in Nigeria. Annual data was collected from Central Bank of Nigeria statistical bulletins and World Development Index. The technique of Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model was used to analyze the data. The empirical results showed that in the long run, all the variables of globalization have positive and significant relationship with economic growth in Nigeria during the period of study. In the short run, both financial openness and exchange rate have positive relationship with economic growth in Nigeria. But net exports have negative impact on economic growth in Nigeria. Based on these findings, it was concluded that, to a great extent economic globalization significantly accelerate economic growth in the long-run in the Nigerian economy. Based on these findings, it was recommended that, there should be creation of conducive environment to encourage openness of trade through inflow of investment that will trigger economic growth. Similarly, depreciation of the exchange rate which is an indicator of global price could be an obvious instrument that helps to drive the growth process in the Nigerian economy.
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Onwunyirimadu, Jude Chikadibia. "Police Brutality and Violation of Human Rights in Nigeria – Causes and Implications." Global Journal of Politics and Law Research 10, no. 2 (February 15, 2022): 12–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.37745/gjplr.2013/vol10n2pp1222.
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This research work examines police brutality and violation of human rights in Nigeria – causes and its implications. The objectives of the study is to establish some cases of police brutality in Nigeria; to investigate the causes of police brutality and violation of human rights in Nigeria; to ascertain the implications of police brutality in Nigeria and to recommend ways to prevent police violence in Nigeria. To be able to achieve these objectives, four research questions were raised, such as, are there testimonies and evidences of human rights violation in Nigeria by the police? What are the causes of police brutality and violation of human rights in Nigeria? What are the implications of police brutality in Nigeria? How can police brutality and violation of human rights be prevented in Nigeria? The study made use of descriptive analytical method to analyze data gotten from secondary source such as academic journals, Newspaper publications, Television documentaries, Internet, relevant textbooks etc. Albert Bandura Social learning theory was adopted in this research, which explains that police, violates people’s right with impunity because they watch as other officers who violate people’s rights are not well sanctioned. The research reveals that police brutality in Nigeria has led to loss of lives, torture of detainees and extortion of suspects. Some of the recommendations are; The Nigerian police commission should strictly investigate and sanction erring officers, there should be a proper police reform, men of the Nigerian police should be subjected to a thorough mental examination before engaging them to service etc.
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Michael Isaac, OPUSUNJU, AKYUZ Murat, and INIM E. Victor. "Assessment Of China – Nigeria Trade Relations (1990-2018)." Randwick International of Social Science Journal 1, no. 1 (April 25, 2020): 11–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.47175/rissj.v1i1.4.
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The study assessed China- Nigeria trade relations covering a period of 29 years from 1990 to 2018. The study adopted the ex-post facto research design and obtained data for export and import transactions from the Central Bank of Nigeria statistical bulletin. The study used T-test, charts, and tables to address the engagement of China-Nigeria trade relations. The study used Microsoft excel software package and statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 20 to analysis the data. The study found that Nigeria has not gained from trade relations with China from 1990 to 2018 and it is only China that benefited from trade relations with Nigeria from 1990 to 2018. The study recommended that the Nigerian Government should re-strategise its industrial sector to enable the country to manufacture industrial goods and manufactured consumable goods as well as medical equipment to export to China. They should try to discover what type of industrial goods that China does not well produce and should re-strategise to produce it with low labour and low capital. The Chinese Government should continue to import goods to Nigeria since they are the ones benefiting from trade relations in Nigeria from 1990 to 2018. They should also encourage the Nigerian government to produce and manufacture industrial goods so that they can face a little competitive with Nigeria in the future for improvement of their products.
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Fusaro, Alice, Martha I. Nelson, Tony Joannis, Luigi Bertolotti, Isabella Monne, Annalisa Salviato, Olufemi Olaleye, et al. "Evolutionary Dynamics of Multiple Sublineages of H5N1 Influenza Viruses in Nigeria from 2006 to 2008." Journal of Virology 84, no. 7 (January 13, 2010): 3239–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.1128/jvi.02385-09.
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ABSTRACT Highly pathogenic A/H5N1 avian influenza (HPAI H5N1) viruses have seriously affected the Nigerian poultry industry since early 2006. Previous studies have identified multiple introductions of the virus into Nigeria and several reassortment events between cocirculating lineages. To determine the spatial, evolutionary, and population dynamics of the multiple H5N1 lineages cocirculating in Nigeria, we conducted a phylogenetic analysis of whole-genome sequences from 106 HPAI H5N1 viruses isolated between 2006 and 2008 and representing all 25 Nigerian states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) reporting outbreaks. We identified a major new subclade in Nigeria that is phylogenetically distinguishable from all previously identified sublineages, as well as two novel reassortment events. A detailed analysis of viral phylogeography identified two major source populations for the HPAI H5N1 virus in Nigeria, one in a major commercial poultry area (southwest region) and one in northern Nigeria, where contact between wild birds and backyard poultry is frequent. These findings suggested that migratory birds from Eastern Europe or Russia may serve an important role in the introduction of HPAI H5N1 viruses into Nigeria, although virus spread through the movement of poultry and poultry products cannot be excluded. Our study provides new insight into the genesis and evolution of H5N1 influenza viruses in Nigeria and has important implications for targeting surveillance efforts to rapidly identify the spread of the virus into and within Nigeria.
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Chinedu, Ukachukwu Chukwuma. "Behind the Uniform: Police Violence and Abuse after #Endsars Protests in Nigeria (2021-2023)." Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences 19, no. 2 (March 15, 2023): 54–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/arjass/2023/v19i2433.
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Violence and abuse by those behind uniforms, especially the Nigeria Police, have continued to occupy a position of prime concern to Nigerians. Despite being a critical instrument relied on by the government in ensuring social control and enhancing governance, the Nigeria Police continues to receive prime attention from the Nigerian citizenry. This became very concentrated after the #EndSARS protests of October, 2020, that sought far-reaching police reforms. This study primarily explores police violence and abuse in Nigeria after the #EndSARS protests. Informed by the nature of the research problem, this study adopted the library research method and documentary evidence collected was subjected to detailed examination. The Social Conflict Theory and the Routine Activities Theory were adopted for analysis. The study found that police violence and abuse remain rampant in Nigeria because the police continue to work to preserve the status quo of inequality and exploitation in Nigeria. This situation is escalating despite the commitment of Nigeria to various treaties and international protocols which prohibit the application of violence and abuse in police work. The prospect of effective and efficient policing of Nigeria lies in closing the inequality gap in the Nigerian society. This will create the requisite environment that will enable the transformation of the Nigeria Police to an institution that eschews violence and abuse and is able to protect citizens.
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Onwumechili, Chuka. "Nigeria, Football, and the Return of Lord Lugard." International Journal of Sport Communication 2, no. 4 (December 2009): 451–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/ijsc.2.4.451.
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This qualitative research investigated the meaning of the European football leagues’ domination of the Nigerian football market. It finds that the media use a frame of “Nigeria as colony” to report football. In essence, the media interpret Europe as center of modern football and Nigeria as periphery. The study uses 2 methods: (a) a frame analysis of 2 daily sports newspapers, 1 national daily newspaper, and a satellite television sports channel and (b) in-depth interviews of 10 Nigerian football fans. Each complementary method helps confirm results obtained by the other. The frame analysis discovers 4 themes and the interviews found 5 related themes. Each theme logically links to the archetype frame of Nigeria as colony. The results of the study confirm valence framing, demonstrating the impact of the frame on Nigerian sports fans.
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Mazov, Sergey. "USSR Military Assistance to the Federal Government During the Nigerian Civil War (1967–1970)." Novaia i noveishaia istoriia, no. 4 (2023): 167. http://dx.doi.org/10.31857/s013038640027032-3.
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Drawing on newly available documents from the Foreign Policy Archive of the Russian Federation (AVP RF) the author closely examines Soviet-Nigerian military and technical cooperation during the Nigerian Civil War (1967–1970). He focuses on the following issues: the extent of Soviet assistance to the war efforts by the Federal Military Government (FMG) of Nigeria, how Soviet weapons were used in combat operations, what effect military aid had on Soviet-Nigerian relations. On 30th May 1967, the southeastern provinces of Nigeria attempted to secede as the self-proclaimed Republic of Biafra. This caused the Nigerian Civil War (1967–1970). The head of the FMG general Yakubu Gowon had to apply the USSR for military assistance. The USSR did not recognize the break-away region. The author argues that there were three Soviet-Nigerian arms deals in 1967–1969. The quantity of military hardware and small arms supplied to the FMG remains a guarded secret, and the author had to rely on the declassified CIA intelligence and other published sources. Soviet military personnel in Nigeria, mostly pilots and aviation specialists, strictly adhered to the rule: do not commit acts that might have involved the Soviet Union in the Nigerian conflict. During the war, Soviet-Nigerian relations rose from virtually zero to a fairly high level. However, military assistance did not turn Nigeria into a Soviet ally. Nigerian foreign policy did not change fundamentally, it was still dominated by the Western vector.
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Frynas, Jedrzej George. "Problems of Access to Courts in Nigeria: Results of a Survey of Legal Practitioners." Social & Legal Studies 10, no. 3 (September 1, 2001): 397–419. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/a018603.
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Access to courts constitutes a key test of the quality of a legal system. However, there is a dearth of empirical studies on access problems in developing countries. This article identifies the main problems of access to courts in Nigeria on the basis of a survey of 154 Nigerian legal practitioners, an analysis of Nigerian court cases and two field trips to Nigeria. It focuses on one specific type of litigation: litigation related to the Nigerian crude oil industry. The survey results suggest that the main constraints of access to courts in Nigeria are financial problems as well as the lack of education and information of potential litigants, which falls in line with the results of other empirical studies in developed countries.
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Oni, Damilola, Emmanuel Arshad, and Bich Ngoc Pham. "Cybercrime On Social Media In Nigeria: Trends, Scams, Vulnerabilities and Prevention." Advances in Multidisciplinary and scientific Research Journal Publication 2, no. 1 (July 30, 2023): 143–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.22624/aims/csean-smart2023p17.
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Cybercrime on social media in Nigeria allow for an in-depth analysis of the role of social media in facilitating cybercrime activities in Nigeria, focusing on the prevalent scams, tactics used by cybercriminals, and the vulnerabilities that individuals and organizations face. It would also provide an opportunity to delve into the specific case studies, such as advance fee fraud, romance scams, and phishing, as well as exploring additional examples and their implications. By examining the impact of social media on cybercrime in Nigeria, this research contributes to a better understanding of the evolving nature of cyber threats in the digital landscape. It would also shed light on the specific challenges faced by Nigerian society, particularly with the high number of social media users in the country. Furthermore, the research proposes recommendations and strategies to enhance cybersecurity awareness, digital ethics, and protective measures for individuals, businesses, and policymakers to mitigate the risks associated with cybercrime. Keywords: Cybercrime, Social Media, Nigeria, Trends, Scams, Vulnerabilities, Prevention Proceedings Citation Format Oni Damilola, Arshad Emmanuel & Pham Bich Ngoc (2023): Cybercrime On Social Media In Nigeria: Trends, Scams, Vulnerabilities and Prevention. Proceedings of the Cyber Secure Nigeria Conference. Nigerian Army Resource Centre (NARC) Abuja, Nigeria. 11-12th July, 2023. Pp 143-150. https://www.csean.org.ng/. dx.doi.org/10.22624/AIMS/CSEAN-SMART2023P17
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Nwafor, Ndubuisi, Morning-Glory Nwafor, Kingsley N. Edeh, and Kanayo P. Nwafor. "The Legal Measures for Promotion and Protection of Investments in Nigeria." Business Law Review 42, Issue 1 (January 1, 2021): 39–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.54648/bula2021004.
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The promotion and protection of investors have over the years suffered policy and developmental drive. The Nigerian system is characterized by inconsistent policies of governments in investments growth. The country has a high desire for economic development. This article begins with an introduction, followed by the historical development of investors’ protection in Nigeria, the agencies created for investment protection, such as the Nigerian Investment and Promotion Commission (NIPC) and the Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (IPPA), the factors that militate against investment growth in Nigeria, the legal methods by which investment disputes could be settled and concludes that if the recommendations given in this article are implemented, that Nigeria shall become one of the greatest economies in the World. Investment protection, investment growth, Nigeria, foreign investment, litigation, arbitration
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Daniel, Ezegwu, Obichili Mercy Ifeyinwa, Nwokeocha Ifeanyi Martins, and Esther George Ntegwung. "How Informed are They? Coverage of Prostate Cancer Issues by Select Mainstream Newspapers in Nigeria." QISTINA: Jurnal Multidisiplin Indonesia 1, no. 2 (December 25, 2022): 40–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.57235/qistina.v1i2.204.
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This paper focused on coverage of prostate cancer issues by select mainstream newspapers in Nigeria. The aims were to: Find out the frequency of coverage given to prostate cancer issues in Nigerian newspapers, determine the level of prominence given to prostate cancer issues in Nigerian newspapers and ascertain the story formats that are predominant in the coverage of prostate cancer issues in Nigerian newspapers. This study adopted content analysis method and two mainstream newspapers were selected in Nigeria; The Guardian and Vanguard newspapers. The period of study was six months (March 1st to August 31st, 2022). The findings revealed that the select newspapers did not report prostate cancer issues adequately and frequently in Nigerian newspapers. Further findings showed that 88% of the stories on prostate cancer were placed on the inside pages of the newspapers. Thus, the issue was not given prominence. Also, straight news format was predominantly used by the two newspapers in reporting prostate cancer in Nigeria. The study concludes that prostate cancer issues were not given adequate coverage and prominence during the period of study in Nigerian newspapers. Against this backdrop, the researchers recommended that Nigerian newspapers should report more news stories on prostate cancer in Nigeria using feature news format and in-depth interpretation. This will make the public to be informed and educated, thereby taking precautionary measures to curtail or prevent prostate cancer.