POLITICAL SCIENCE TOPICS

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

Gender incongruity in politics is a worldwide phenomenon, literature abounds showing that the level of women’s participation at the highest level of political activity accounts for their invisibility in the top positions of power. Locally and internationally, such low representation cut across countries with different political systems and at different stage of economic development (Rai, 2005 & Pokam, 2006; Amadiume...

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The Fulani are the biggest ethnic group in the Sahel, with a population of 20 to 30 million people. The Fulani were formerly semi-nomadic cattle herders who traveled great miles along grazing routes in search of nourishment for their herds. The Fulani are a Sahelian ethnic group that is considered to be the biggest. The Fulani are largely located in northern Nigeria. However, a mix of political unrest and drought is sending t...

Background of the study

Nigeria's foreign policy, like that of most other countries, has had achievements and disappointments since its independence in 1960. Every country's foreign policy identifies the country's primary national interests. Similarly, the goal of such a policy is one of the determinants of a country's image in the international system. Nigeria, like many other countries throughout the world, has been deliberate in i...

Background of the study

Nigeria's electoral process has been marred by violence. Recent forms of electoral violence, on the other hand, have taken on an unprecedented scale and are altering shape and character, with grave consequences for democratic stability and consolidation. Examples include contested and violent elections in Nigeria, where the attendant desire for redress through official and unofficial remedies has resulted in a slew of new...

Background to the Study

Communication's role in fostering a feeling of belonging and social responsibility among members of a society is strongly entrenched in its ability to provide individuals with knowledge and information that may lead to self-discovery, confidence, and the willingness to act on situations that require action. Kothari summarizes it in S.K. Nair and S.A. White (1993:23):

The function of communication...must be viewe...

Background of the study

Federalism has developed as one of the most popular models of governance because to its integrative ability to assess the various political life of multi-ethnic, multi-religious, and multi-lingual countries. Federalism, on the other hand, is a one-of-a-kind type of governance. This is due to the fact that it entails the structure of the state in such a way that it promotes unity while conserving existing diversities under an...

 Background of the Study

The government employs the majority of workers, with private individuals employing just a small percentage of the workforce (Fajara, 2000). Labour unions have been key agents of socio-economic transformation and class struggle in Nigeria (Aremu, 1996, Akinyanju, 1997), which began during the colonial fight and lasted till the post-independence period. Later, labor unions played an important part in the country's resistance against...

Background of the study

For some months, the discourse of restructuring has dominated the public sphere, and this theme has been disseminated via the use of digital, print, and electronic media. Restructuring appears to be the in-thing currently in every quarter. Until the subject is acknowledged, every newspaper article, news broadcast, speech, and report is incomplete (Nnamdi, 2017). Previous leaders and public officials, such as former presidents, vice presidents...

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
A very striking feature of every federal state is the existence of diversities. Whether federations are formed by integration of previously independent entities or through differentiation of a single entity into many components, the central motive is usually to enhance political and economic benefits. The nature and dynamism of federal states are usually influenced by the structure of its internal territorial configuration. As a...

Background of the study

The name “Nigeria” was coined by Flora Shaw, who later became the wife of Lord Lugard, the British colonial administrator, on 8 January 1897, which she used as the title of an article in The Times (Meek, 1960), to describe the vast land around the River Niger and its basin. It was then called Niger-area, but after a long usage it was shortened to Nigeria. Mungo Park was exploring the River Niger when he stumb...

Background of the Study

In the world over, education has become an essential commodity that determines the level of development or growth of any nation. It has become services that require the involvement of both the private and public sectors. The involvement of governments in education cut across all levels i.e., the primary, secondary and tertiary education. Basically, in Nigeria, local government has constitutional responsibility in primary educ...

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Presently, the crisis of development is the most serious problem facing Nigeria and Africa as a whole. This is because the country has remained largely underdeveloped despite the presence of huge mineral and human resources. Several decades after the end of colonialism, most parts of Africa with Nigeria inclusive is still fighting with problems such as high poverty rate, lack of basic infrastructural facilities in all sectors...

BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY

Terrorism and insurgency is globally becoming a household word as there is no nation that is completely absolved from its effect. This is the reason why Rourke (2015) observes that war, terrorism and other forms of transnational political violence are in many ways more threatening today than ever before as civilian casualty has been on increase. It is however difficult to evolve a single definition for the term “terrorism”.  ...

Background of the Study

Nigeria, a sovereign state with multi-ethnic groups was amalgamated in 1914 by Fredrick Lugard, the then Governor-General of the Federation. Prior to this period, each ethnic group was administered by traditional rulers with basic provision for the existence of effective organs of government in formulation and execution of government policies which the people freely embraced. According to Anifoweshe (2000), the pre-colonial r...

Background of the study

The name “Nigeria” was coined by Flora Shaw, who later became the wife of Lord Lugard, the British colonial administrator, on 8 January 1897, which she used as the title of an article in The Times (Meek, 1960), to describe the vast land around the River Niger and its basin. It was then called Niger-area, but after a long usage it was shortened to Nigeria. Mungo Park was exploring the River Niger when he stumb...

EXCERPT FROM THE STUDY

1. The structure of federalism in Nigeria in which South-East account for 12.27%; North-East 14.47%; North-Central including FCT 15.63%; South-South 15.89%; South-West 17.70% and North-West 24.03% disproportionately influenced revenue allocation among the component units on the basis of equality of states in a corresponding order. Particularly of note is the divergence in structural terms between North-West and South-East, which also impacted on the revenue al...

EXCERPT FROM THE STUDY

Party system has become an indispensable factor in every human society as a result of modern representative democracy. Thus, a representative or democratic system would be impossible without political parties. This explains why formation of political parties has become a feature of our society today. It is not without justification today, to state that, party politics has become omnipresent in our world and, that it manifests in all political...

EXCERPT FROM THE STUDY

The failure of imported western models of leadership to solve the socio-economic and sociopolitical problems of developing countries like Nigeria is increasingly raising questions in the minds of concerned individuals and organizations all over the world about the efficacy and relevance of these models (Muhammad, 2005:19). The above position by Muhammad underscores the imperative for good leadership in every human organization. Thus, lead...

BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY

Nigerian Christianity dates back to the abolition of the trans-Atlantic slave trade in the early nineteenth century, which was followed by the emergence of a literate African elite, consisting of liberated and returned slaves as well as local converts. The need for political stability in Nigeria cannot be overemphasized. Indeed, all segments of the Nigerian society are interested in the political future of the nation. However, this interest i...

EXCERPT FROM THE STUDY

As we think upon the subject of Christians and politics it may seem odd to many that we would put the two together. Politics has gotten such a negative portrayal these days that to mention

Christianity and politics in the same breath is as if you were suggesting that Christianity and pornography or Christianity and drug abuse went together! Politics is seen in such a bad light that the word itself has become synonymous with that whic...

Background of the study

The role of law can be reactionary, progressive, or neutral depending on how it is applied, what interests it seeks to serve, and how it interacts with the full range of other factors that influence individuals ’decisions. It is important to note, however, that the law, while generally reflecting the prevailing realities of a given society, can also be used as a proactive tool to promote development and thus to influenc...

ABSTRACT

Women participation in Nigerian politics is crucial to the development of Nigeria and since women constitute a sizeable proportion of the population, neglecting them may mean losing their valuable contribution. Traditional socio-economic and political and cultural structures aid discrimination against women leading to loss of contributions of women to societal development. Raising the status of women through gender empowerment has is consid...

ABSTRACT

The major aim of the study is to examine the impact of dependency on sub Saharan African development with reference to Nigeria perspective. It examined the major problem of dependency in sub Saharan African. It examine the major areas of under development in sub Saharan Africa. The study therefore adopts a qualitative descriptive approach.  It implore one of the traditional methods of gathering information, i.e. the secondary sour...

ABSTRACT

The return to democracy in Nigeria in 1999 ushered in some form of political reforms, particularly in the conduct of multi- party elections however political violence appears perverse.This study focuses mainly on the democracy and political crisis in Sabon Gari LGA in Kaduna State precisely, which has become a thorn to the effective workings of democratic values, especially, in the conduct of free and fair elections. Based on some...

ABSTRACT

The research is an assessment of government‟s counter terrorism strategy in Nigeria‟s internal security between 2009-2013. Apart from the challenges of poverty, unemployment, sectarian crisis, economic and political crisis, as well as the Niger Delta Militancy, Nigeria is currently facing a deeper and profound challenge of terrorism, especially at the North-East of the country. The list of these disheartening phenomena includes but not limi...

ABSTRACT

The study examined the insecurity situation in Nigeria and its implications for business investment, operations and sustainable development. The evaluation of the level and dimension of insecurity which was based on secondary data and observations among authors in different places, zones and walks of life as expressed in their comments, as well as, on concrete evidences of insecurity incidence in different parts of Nigeria, indicated that the insecurit...

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study is aimed at having an empirical investigation into the menace of herdsmen banditry attacks on Nigeria Churches. Survey research design and convenience sampling method was employed for the study. 200 respondent who are residents of Kaduna South Local Government in Kaduna State were purporsively selected which forms the population for the study. Using questionnaire as an instrument, 189 were retrieved and validated f...

ABSTRACT

This study was undertaken to assess the merits associated with police reformation and its implication for national security. Being a qualitative study, the social learning theory was adopted and employed to elucidate the research idea. Several concepts such as police brutality, national security and protest were conceptually discussed. The study further sampled the opinions of scholars and institutions to evoke rejoinder to the research que...

ABSTRACT

The focus of this study is to examine electoral malpractices on democratic consolidation in the fourth republic. The researchers adopted historical and descriptive methods. Information was sourced from secondary data collated from journals, articles, library materials and internet sources which are related to the study.  Findings from the study revealed that electoral malpractice  in Nigeria Fourth Republic have resulted...

ABSTRACT

The conduct of free and fair elections has become the yardstick for measuring the strength and credibility of a country’s democracy. The absence of free and fair elections has become an almost insurmountable obstacle to democratization in most African countries, especially in Nigeria. The history of the conduct of elections in the country is predominated with the prevalence of electoral misconducts and malpractices which has weakened the nerves of dem...

ABSTRACT

This study was carried out to examine EndSars protest: a means of promoting insecurity in Nigeria in Lagos state . Specifically, the study examine the cause of the EndSars protest in Nigeria. The study also  examine the impact of the EndSars protest on the security of lives and property in Nigeria. The study further  find out if the protest was used to promote insecurity in Nigeria. Lastly the study proffer a probab...

ABSTRACT

This study was carried out on ENDSARS protest: a call for the eradication of corruption in Nigeria. To achieve this 3 research questions were formulated.  The survey design was adopted and the simple random sampling techniques were employed in this study. The population size comprise of the entire youths of Edo state and Delta state. In determining the sample size, the researcher purposively selected 250 respondents while 200 respondents were vali...

ABSTRACT

Godfatherism has become an attribute in modern day Nigerian politics which could either foster democratic stability or retard democratic progress.This study hopes to bring to a clearer understanding, the nature and prevailing characteristics of godfather/godson relationship, the dimension it has assumed in recent times and how it has shaped and influenced the adult citizenry in the country. In order to achieve this objective, secondary...

ABSTRACT

Godfatherism and political violence has become the dominant feature characterizing contemporary politics in Nigeria. Their role in the political system has impacted negatively on the politics of the country, and constitutes a potential threat to the country’s nascent democracy, development and security. Literature has highlighted the implications of godfatherism and political violence such as loss of life and properties, corruption, embezzlement of pu...

ABSTRACT

This study was carried out  to examine Ethno-Religious Conflicts In Nigeria; Issues, Challenges And Solutions using residents of Zangon Katab Local Government Area of Kaduna State as case study. Specifically, the study was aimed at investigating the issues of Ethno-Religious conflicts in Nigeria, investigate the challenges Ethno-Religious conflicts in Nigeria, examine if Ethno-Religious conflicts has any negative im...

ABSTRACT

This study was carried out to was to investigate godfatherism and electoral process in Nigeria using Ibiono Ibom Local Government Areas in Akwa Ibom State as a case study. Specifically, the study was aimed at finding out why godfathers are driven by the sense of self-enrichment, using godsons as surrogates to promote their parochial interest; compare and contrast the consensus sense of electoral system by political...

ABSTRACT

The central role played by political parties in the development and nurturing of a virile democracy and its consolidation cannot be overstated. Where democracy survives for a long period of time, it is because political parties, among other vital institutions, are well established, and have played the role expected of them. In Nigeria, the return to democracy since 1999 has ushered in a renewed process of democratization a...

ABSTRACT

The necessity of building a workable synergy and desirable relationship between the forces of government both at the levels of executive and legislative systems towards ensuring democratic consolidation lies at the heart of this research.The Fourth Republic came into existence in 1999, this came after a long period of military interregnum. Democracy was highly embraced by all with expected hope it will deliver good dividends and socio-economic development....

​​​​​​​Background of the study

Democratic government was installed in Nigeria in 1999 after more than 16 years of military dictatorship. The aspiration of the populace was that with the coming of civilian government the dividends of democracy will spread to all nooks and crannies of Nigeria. However, their hopes have been dashed by the recent events in Nigeria. Fifteen years after civilian rule, the country’s security situation is pathetic tha...

ABSTRACT

The main purpose of this research work was to examine the Federal Character Principle and Quota System in Nigeria and its relationship with the recruitment exercise in the public service. This was prompted by the fact that there is growing disenchantment in some quarters about the implementation of the federal character principle and quota system, which they believe leads to the violation of the merit principle and lowering of standards in...

ABSTRACT

The Nigerian federation has been enmeshed in contradictions, paradoxes, controversies and crises. These are subsumed in the national question, and social groups of varying ideological leanings cohere on the central issues. These are linked to national unity, local autonomy and self-determination, equitable distribution of revenue, rewards, opportunities and power. They also include the observation and implementation of fundamental human rights, among which...

ABSTRACT

The focus of this study is to examine fiscal autonomy and service delivery in Nigeria local government using Ikot-Ekpene Local Government in Akwaibom State as case study. Fourty-seven respondent who are civil servant was purposively selected form the L.G council. Using questionnaire thirty-nine (39) responses were retrived and validated. Data was analyzed using frequency and tables. Hypothesis was tested using Chi-Square statistical tool. F...

ABSTRACT

The dynamism and complexity of Nigeria’s federalism has attracted academic scrutiny. This is because it has generated so many problems capable of threatening the corporate existence and continuity of the Nigerian state. This research, therefore, inquired into the causes of dissatisfaction and violent agitation arising from fiscal federalism and the adopted allocation formula. In achieving this, the research adopted both descripti...

ABSTRACT

The study examines fiscal federalism and revenue allocation from federation account to States, with a view to determine if it is equitable and fair using state per capita allocation from 2000-2013. The purpose of the research is to determine whether there is a significant difference in the per-capita allocation to individual Nigerians in the different states of the federation. The study adopted the descriptive research design, and data were...

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This study was carried out to examine Globalization and the Nigerian economy the Babangida period. Specifically, how globalization has affected the economic and political status of the Nigerian economy,The role of global institutions in the globalization process as it concerns Nigeria,how the dependency of the less developed economy on the western economy has led to underdevelopment of the less developed countries, through evaluation o...

ABSTRACT

This research studies Good Governance and conflict resolution in Anambra state with focus on the Umuleri and Aguleri communities’ experience. Both communities were engulfed in intractable conflicts over the ownership of Otuocha land. Aside the contest over land, both communities have been engaged in the reconstruction of their history with each claiming to be the direct descendant of Eri. The research adopts qualitative evaluation met...

ABSTRACT

This study was carried out to examine effective involvement of women in governance as a panacea to Nigeria socio-political and economic problems. Specifically, the study examined the nature of women’s involvement and participation in politics and government and effect on development in Ebonyi State. The study also, document the current scenario of Women’s participation in development in Ebonyi.  The...

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

Political parties are critical to the political process in modern cultures. In each democratic regime, they have evolved into a true tool or auxiliary of democracy. The establishment of democratic government in Nigeria's political system in 1999 was a watershed moment in the country's political history. Civil society, labor unions, civil rights organizations, and others greeted the restoration of democracy with optimi...

Background of the study

Ethnic consciousness is the loyalty or attachment to an ethnic group either as a social, political and economic entity, or a cultural community. Whichever way we look at it, ethnic consciousness is based on the distinctiveness of one’s group as opposed to other groups. Ethnic consciousness is not detrimental to process of national integration in a nation state. In fact, it can be argued that every individual needs this...

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

The unbridled quest for power by man in his ever unstoppable search for relevance and advantage has indeed, generated so much tensions and hostilities. Thus, for most developing democracies of the Third World especially, Nigeria, electoral violence is not only a recurrent decimal, its frequency, character and dimension are quite frightening. It is now becoming a national character of the Nigerian state in such a way that both...

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

In a country with mixed economy like Nigeria, the government and the individual are managing the economy together. This means that people, groups and the three levels of government are free to start businesses. The three lowest levels of government include the local government, the state and the federal government, respectively. In the modern world, mixed economy appears as the most widespread economic system, but what makes...

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

Political parties are critical to the political process in modern cultures. In each democratic regime, they have evolved into a true tool or auxiliary of democracy. The establishment of democratic government in Nigeria's political system in 1999 was a watershed moment in the country's political history. Civil society, labor unions, civil rights organizations, and others greeted the restoration of democracy with optimi...

Background of the study

The connection between democratic government and economic progress at the national level is recognized and valued by many. This is due to the fact that democracy plays an extremely significant and significant part in nurturing national growth and supporting effective governance (Alapiki, 2021). The primary focus of democratic governments is on enhancing the social and economic well-being of their populations, which is associa...

Statement of the Problem

There are contemporary problems in the teaching and learning of Integrated Science in Nigeria. These problems affect dissemination of scientific knowledge and skills at all levels of the educational system. These problems solely contribute to the underperformance of students which invariably contribute to the scientific development of the Nation. Out of these numerous problems, two (2) were taken into consideration which wer...

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

Elections are an accepted method of choosing leaders in modern democracies. This is a crucial procedure that helps establish democratic institutions and facilitates the peaceful transfer of power (Abekhale, 2022). Nevertheless, all elections held in Nigeria since the country's independence in 1960 have been marked by pervasive acts of violence and intimidation, as well as extensive instances of bribery and corruption. According to Adeniyi...

Background of the study

After the civil war that broke out in 1970 in Nigeria, the country's security situation has been generally stable ever since. The people have peace, and they are able to travel freely from one section of the nation to another without being harassed or attacked in any way. The way of life was uncomplicated. There are no conflicts between the people of various ethnic groups who live together. Everybody fought to make two ends meet. Because...

​​​​​​​Background of the study

Elections have not only been a tool for judging the integrity and validity of a democratic government, but they have also become a tool for determining the death of authoritarianism or the transition to democracy. According to Oni (2015), the universal approval of its conduct as free and fair by individuals and the international community constitutes a credible election. It is one thing to hold an election and then mov...

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

Within Oyo State's Afijio Local Government Area, the town of Awe is the commercial and manufacturing hub. Its aura is one of tranquility, in contrast to that of other industrial settlements. There is not a lot of literature available about Awe or the Afijio Local Government in general. It goes without saying that the position of migrants and the role they play in the process of bringing about socioeconomic development in...

Background of the study

Democracy, over the decades and around the globe, has been presented and seen as a requirement for national progress. The democratic goal of the African countries, in keeping with this view, is likewise concerned with the desire for progress. According to Egena (2015), nearly all the nations in Africa, given this view, throughout the previous two decades, have chosen democratic system of government . The idea, in view of this...

Background of the Study

The value of any local government is measured by the quality and quantity of services it provides to its constituents. Local governments are Nigeria's third-tier administrative structure, established to bring government closer to the people...

​​​​​​​Background of the study

The problems with national integration in Nigeria are so severe that the country's federation is on the verge of dissolving altogether. Both antagonistic and integrative processes may be attributed to the diverse structure of the country, which, when combined with the incorrect way of the country's development, gave rise to the situation (Adeosun, 2022). As a sovereign nation, Nigeria was formally established in 1914 after the...

​​​​​​​Background of the study

The Nigerian federal government is the one that is financially supporting the N-Power youth empowerment programme. N-Power addresses the problem of high youth unemployment by establishing a framework for the widespread and pertinent acquisition and development of work skills. At the same time, it connects the program's fundamentals and results to the improvement of insufficient public services and the stimulation of the larger econ...

Background of the study

Elections have not only become an indicator for the end of autocracy or a transition to democracy, but the credibility of the electoral process has also become a tool for evaluating the integrity and legitimacy of a democratic regime. This is because elections have become an instrument for the demise of authoritarianism. A credible election is one in which the residents of the country and the world community agree that the vo...

Introduction

According to Johnson (2022), a person's role is the method in which they fulfill the responsibilities of their status and enjoy the perks that come along with it. Alternatively, a role may be thought of as the dynamic or behavioral part of status. It is a role that is assigned to a certain individual so that they may play it.

According to Chilegbu (2022), the term "youth" refers to a youthful and aspirational person who is either...

1. 1. Background of the study

The credibility of the electoral process has not only become an instrument for the end of authoritarianism or a transition to democracy, but it has also become an instrument for determining the integrity and legitimacy of a democratic regime. This is because elections have become an instrument in both of these contexts. A credible election is one in which both the local populace...

Background Of The Study

The truism that bribery and corruption are the surest way to impede the development of any society does not need argument. Although it is considered by some that bribery and corruption might spur development (Otite, 2016). In spite of this assumption, there is widespread condemnation of bribery and corruption in all its manifestations, resulting in a global uproar and demand for its eradication. There may be enough evidence t...

Background of the Study

The Special Anti-Robbery Squad, often known as SARS, is a special police force that was founded in 1992 to combat the rising number of armed robberies and kidnappings for ransom committed by criminal groups operating throughout Nigeria (Vanguard, 23 December 2017). The success of the unit was dependent on its ability to remain anonymous and on the way in which it carried out its missions in order to target criminal organizati...

 Background of the Study

The principles of freedom, fairness, and equality in treatment of all people, including men and women, on an equal basis, by the society, are the cornerstones of democratic governance (Nwabueze, 1993:2). (Nwabueze, 1993:2). This is due to the fact that democratic systems need a level involvement field for all participants in the political decision-making process (Sodaro, 2001). It is impossible for a society to be truly...

Background Of The Study

Since Nigeria's independence on October 1, 1960, Africa has unquestionably played a prominent role in her foreign policy. In other words, Nigeria's foreign policy is based on the fundamental ideals of promoting the peace, integration, and cooperation of the African continent (Afolayan, 2022). And these guiding principles have essentially stayed consistent, since they can be used to describe Nigeria's behavior...

Background of the study

Elections are regarded as the beating heart of any democracy. Jinadu (2019) asserts that election is the official process of selecting a person for public office or adopting or rejecting a political position which  is usually done in any democratic environment where people can be elected to various positions for a certain period of time. Although the importance of elections in a democratic form of governme...

Background of the study

It is impossible to place enough emphasis on how important elections are to the democratic process and to maintaining political stability. This is due to the fact that holding elections continues to be the cornerstone of democratic consolidation in every nation (Arowolo and Lawal, 2019). The way in which elections are run has emerged as a significant factor in determining how nations are ranked and classified. In every nation...

Background of the Study

Democratic practices, which the political leadership must promote across the institutional landscape of governance, are the conceptual vehicle that unites the aspects of social transformation indicated above in democratizing countries. As a result, democratized governance institutions would include creating organizations and regulations that are not just efficient but also fair, and that are produced via a democratic process...

BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY

The most significant impediment to the nascent democracy is the pervasive lack of political education and insecurity of lives and property, as evidenced by a spate of voter apathy, armed robbery attacks, assassinations of political opponents, ill-prepared voters' education for the upcoming elections in Nigeria, electoral fraud, and the apparent helplessness of a long-in-...

Background of the Study

The Special Anti-Robbery Squad, or SARS, is a special police team that was established in 1992 to counteract the escalating number of armed robberies and kidnappings for ransom carried out by criminal organizations operating across Nigeria (Vanguard, 23 December 2017). When it was originally founded, the unit's effectiveness was predicated on its capacity to stay secret as well as the manner in which it carried out its op...

Background to the Study

In a great number of developing nations, particularly those in Africa, the lack of efficient governance presents a substantial obstacle to the achievement of national developmental goals. This is especially true in the case of the African countries. Other concerns, such as poverty, unemployment, insecurity, corruption, nepotism, a lack of national cohesiveness, and economic issues are also effects of a lack of efficient manag...

Background to the Study

The changing impact of corruption in Nigeria is felt by every man in the country. The most fragile social layer is poor households and small firms. Corruption in this sector of economy reduces any chances to increase human investment and capital. Cases of corruption in Nigeria are widely associated with poor public finance management. The increasing number of barriers from public provisions decreases the ability to do busines...

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

Religiosity is an indispensable aspect of humans. It is one of the most active factors and impulse in the component and character of humans. Over the centuries, religiosity make humans to ask and grapple with fundamental questions about existence. Yet, it is in the religious horizon of life that people seek answers to such questions and, derive solutions to the predicaments that surround life experience. Religious worldviews...

​​​​​​​Background of the Study

The Niger Delta is the major hub of the Nigerian economy, but continues to linger in violence occasioned by multifarious social, political and environmental issues. Dudu and Odalonu (2016) confirmed that the Niger Delta which is located in the southern part of Nigeria, at the apex of the Gulf of Guinea on the west coast of Africa remain the treasure base of Nigeria. It comprises the largest oil producing states wh...

ABSTRACT

This study was carried out to examine the effect of card readers on election credibility in Nigeria using the 2015 presidential elections as a case study. Specifically, the study was aimed at examining the effect of card readers on the election credibility in Nigeria; examine the reliability of the card reader during the electoral process; and identify the limitations in the use of the card reader for elections in Nigeria. The study em...