1. A STUDY OF MEDIA OWNERSHIP AND THE CREDIBILITY OF NEWS REPORTING IN NIGERIA
Background of the Study
As a watchdog and a mirror of the country, the media plays an important role in society and has a significant effect on editorial policy. We will include not only the mechanical devices that transmit and sometimes, messages (TV c...
2. FEMALE EDUCATION IN NIGERIA: THE KEY TO DEVELOPMENT
Background Of The Study
Education is a tool for the sustainable development of any economy (Oyitso & Olomukoro, 2012). In the last two decades, there have been agitations that women should be involved in ensuring the sustainable development of a cou...
3. A SURVEY ON SHIP FINANCING: EXPERIENCE OF NIGERIA
Background to the study
Shipping has been around for almost 5000 years, with the earliest known marine commerce network connecting Mesopotamia, Bahrain, and the Indus River. Shipping is always evolving, and today's shipping is very different from wh...
4. AN ASSESSMENT OF ISSUES, PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS OF ACCOUNTING IN THE NIGERIA PUBLIC SECTOR
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Accounting is sometimes referred to be the "language of business," with the accounting profession serving as the "backbone" of any corporation. This is because accounting, in addition to its other responsibili...
5. AN EVALUATION OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND ITS AVAILABILITY AND USAGE IN THE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Financial Accounting is based on principles that may be shown using basic teaching tools. In any educational engagement intended to create learning, the use of instructional materials is required. There should be no excuse or rea...
6. AN INVESTGATION OF INTERNAL AUDIT PRACTICE AND CORPORATE GOAL ATTAINMENT IN THE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY
Background of the Study
The capacity of a manufacturing industry's or, more broadly, an organization's members to operate reliably and efficiently to fulfill the industry's objectives is a necessary condition for the industry's sus...
7. IMPACT OF OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE ON THE OBJECTIVITY OF PRIVATE BROADCASTING STATIONS IN NIGERIA
Background of the Study
Media as a watchdog and the mirror of the nation perform crucial roles in the society and as well it is influence in its editorial policy. Lazar field and Kendal (2002,p.32), insist that mass is truly applicable to the medium of...
8. ASSESSMENT OF THE AFRICAN UNION AND RESOLUTION OF THE POST 2010-2011 ELECTION CRISIS IN COTE D’IVOIRE
INTRODUCTION
The African Union (AU) was established in 2001 to replace the Organization of African Unity (OAU) (OAU). The African Union (AU) is a regional organization that brings together the continent's fifty-three (53) nations for economic and polit...
9. EVALUATION OF THE IMPACT OF ENVIRONMENTAL LAW THE POLITICS OF EARTH PROTECTION
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY
Environmental laws are meant to safeguard humans from extinction. It is also the responsibility of the Nigerian federal government to assist in the oil and gas sector in order to prevent oil spills into the oceans (Jane et al, 20...
10. THE SECRETARY PROFESSION IN NIGERIA IN THE PAST AND IN THE PRESENT: A COMPARATIVE STUDY
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
The secretarial profession has existed since the beginning of time, as long as man and nature have existed. The necessity for a famous individual to whom private affairs might be entrusted and who could work as an assistant to a...
11. QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS OF FACTORS INFLUENCING AUDITOR INDEPENDENCE IN NIGERIA
Background to the study
Auditor independence refers to the ability of the external auditor to act with integrity and impartiality during his/her auditing functions. According to the Indonesian Accounting Association (2010), auditor independence is an ex...
12. THE IMPACT OF AUDIT REPORT ON INVESTMENT IN FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Most business established nowadays, are not managed by the owners (shareholders), but by the others appointed by the owners. This practice is known as “stewardship”. Also,...
13. THE IMPACT OF AUDITORS REPORT ON FRAUD PREVENTION AND CONTROL
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Banks and financial Institutions are the most acceptable versatile, delicate .and popular forms of the present day joint increased capital base and insurance cover has necessitated the demand for more capital . which in must cases has been achieved through issue...
14. IMPORTANCE OF INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE IN BROADCASTING MEDIA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
The broadcast media have been considered an important public domain in the use, promotion and maintenance of language in line with the sociolinguistic nature and dictates of their host communities (Silentman, 1995; Davi...
15. HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES IN THE NIGERIAN PRISON SYSTEM: A CASE STUDY OF NIGER STATE PRISON
The Prison system is one of the key components of Criminal Justice Administration as it the correctional institution where prisoners and convicts are kept after undergoing the processes of police investigation and trial by a court of law. The prison is responsible for the custody of the conv...
16. ROLE OF INTERNAL AUDITORS ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT IN LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
EXCERPT FROM THE STUDY
The local government global schedule analyses that most local governments of developing countries have no or underdeveloped Audit committees that would be advisory entity to the council, The Audit committee is described as an arm of the council that views Internal...
17. THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF NEPAD TO AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT AND GOOD GOVERNANCE: CASE STUDY OF THE AFRICAN PEER REVIEW MECHANISM (APRM)
EXCERPT FROM THE STUDY
Historically, African states had regarded each other’s sovereignty as sacrosanct as enshrined in the charter of the Organization of African Union (OAU), now the African Union (AU), a stance that permitted oppressive governments to thrive at...
18. THE UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL AND INTERNATIONAL CONFLICT RESOLUTION: A CASE STUDY OF THE UN SECURITY COUNCIL WEAPON INSPECTION IN IRAQ.
EXCERPT FROM THE STUDY
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is the organ of the United Nations charged with maintaining international peace and security among nations. While other organs of UN only make recommendations to member governments, the Security Council h...
19. IMPACT OF BUDGETING AND BUDGETARY CONTROL ON THE PROFITABILITY OF SMES
BACKGROUND OF STUDY
Wants are numerous while resources are limited but there is every tendency to waste or under-utilise the limited resources by the human factor involved in the production of goods and services. With various companies competing...
20. AN ASSESSEMENT OF THE LEGAL STRUCTURE FOR THE PROTECTION OF WOMEN’S RIGHTS IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF STUDY
Because of their status as human beings, both men and women are entitled to have all of their rights fully protected by the government. Women's rights are human rights, according to Okagbue I. published in 1996 by the Nigerian institute of...
21. AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE PRINCIPLE AND PRACTICE OF SELF-DEFENCE IN INTERNATIONAL LAW
ABSTRACT
This dissertation employs the doctrinal method of research to appraise the doctrine of Self defence as one of the fundamental principles of International law, and as one of the exceptions to the prohibition on the use of force. To this end, this dissertatio...
22. AN INVESTIGATION OF EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF SECURITY AGENCIES IN NIGERIA PORTS
Background of the study
The assertion that Nigeria is one of the most successful maritime nations in the world is supported by the fact that this view is shared by both domestic maritime operators and those based in other countries. Ports are intended to be secur...
23. EXAMINATION OF MARITIME SECURITY AND THE APPLICATION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY
BACKGROUND OF STUDY
Port and maritime activities throughout the world, together with its accompanying facilities and infrastructure, collectively pose one of the single largest unmet threats to the economic and national security of countries in the mode...
24. ATTITUDE OF HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT IN THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF PATIENT INFORMATION
Background of the study
In recent years, the proliferation of information and communication technologies (ICT) has spread its tentacles into almost every sector of society, one of which is the medical sector. In recent years, information and communicati...
25. GENDER AND POLITICAL PARTICIPATION IN RIVERS STATE, THE FOURTH REPUBLIC EXPERIENCE(A CASE STUDY OF THE 2011 GENERAL ELECTIONS
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)....
26. SOCIAL ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTION OF FISHING FESTIVAL TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF ETSAKO CENTRAL L.G.A OF EDO STATE
Background of the Study
A festival is a manifestation of the culture of a certain group of people within a community, and it typically has complex social, economic, and cultural values. Local festivals are now widely recognized as a significant resource for the tourist...
27. ASSESSMENT OF MARITIME SECURITY, INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION
BACKGROUND OF STUDY
Worldwide Port and Maritime operations and their associated facilities and infrastructure collectively represent one of the single greatest unaddressed challenges to the security of nations and the global economy today. The reason th...
28. CABOTAGE ACT AND ITS IMPACT ON LOCAL CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT
ABSTRACT
In 2003 the cabotage law was enacted with provisions to empower local investors to take control of the domestic shipping trade and from it develop enough muscle to assume the right of place for Nigeria as a maritime nation in the movement of h...
29. REFORMING THE UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS
Abstract
This study examines the prospects for and challenges against reforming the UN Security Council based on the 2005 Reform Proposal and the three main reactions that followed (the G4, the UFC and the AU Proposals). The findings are based on review...
30. ASSESSING FAKE DRUGS AND PEOPLE'S PERCEPTION OF HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEM IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Drug Faking is a global public health problem, because the effects can be felt from both the country of manufacture to the recipient countries. Hence, national measures for combating of fake drugs in country might be insufficient because of the a...
31. IMPACT OF DOCUMENT SECURITY AND INFORMATION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ON THE ACCOUNTING SYSTEM
Abstract
This study was carried out on impact of document security and information resource management on the accounting system. Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) and some selected employee of First Bank of Nigeria PLC (FBN), Ikeja branch who are banking...
32. IMPACT OF SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE WITH PARTICULAR REFERENCE TO ECOBANK PLC, KADUNA
Background to the Study
An organization may be profit oriented or non-profit oriented. The fact remains that every organization is made up of four basic resources (i.e. man, material, money and machinery) and its environment.
According to Weir...
33. THE ORGANIZATION OF AFRICAN UNITY AND CONFLICT MANAGEMENT IN THE NIGERIAN CIVIL WAR
Introduction
The founding of the Organization of African Unity in May, 1963 ended the rivalry among short-lived African regional organizations best known by the cities in which they were established--Brazzaville, Casablanca, and Monrovia. ! But the Organization was...
34. THE EFFECTS OF UNETHICAL ACCOUNTING PRACTICE ON FINANCIAL REPORTING QUALITY IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY
As Nigeria progresses in her vision to become one of the top 20 economies in the world by the year 2020, one prevailing issue that remains on the front flame is how to build investors’ confidence in the national economy thr...
35. AN APPRAISAL OF THE DOCTRINE AND PRACTICE OF SELF-DEFENCE IN INTERNATIONAL LAW
ABSTRACT
This dissertation employs the doctrinal method of research to appraise the doctrine of Self defence as one of the fundamental principles of International law, and as one of the exceptions to the prohibition on the use of force. To this end,...
36. UTILIZATION OF CAPITAL BUDGETING AS AN OPTIMAL TOOL FOR INVESTMENT ANALYSIS IN MANUFACTURING COMPANIES IN ENUGU AND ANAMBRA STATES
INTRODUCTION Background of the Study
A company is a form of business organization, a corporate body or a corporation, generally registered under the company‟s Act or similar legislations. It is a legal entity, created under an enabling law of the government, having unlimited life span...
37. UTILIZATION OF CAPITAL BUDGETING AS AN OPTIMAL TOOL FOR INVESTMENT ANALYSIS IN MANUFACTURING COMPANIES IN ENUGU AND ANAMBRA STATES
INTRODUCTION Background of the Study
A company is a form of business organization, a corporate body or a corporation, generally registered under the company‟s Act or similar legislations. It is a legal entity, created under an enabling law of the government, having unlimited life span a...
38. WOMEN’S RIGHTS IN AFRICAN CONSTITUTIONS: A DESIDERATUM OR A MERE FEMINIST UTOPIAN AGENDA?
Background of the Study
It would appear correct to say that the subject of women’s rights is one of the most contentious and seemingly nebulous aspects of human rights j...
39. EVALUATION OF HEALTH EDUCATION A TOOL FOR ERADICATING COMMUNICABLE DISEASE AMONG PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS. CASE STUDY OF LEA PRIMARY SCHOOL LUGBE VILLAGE, FCT ABUJA
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A communicable disease is an illness caused by a specific infectious agent or it's toxic products(1) .It arises through transmission of that agent or its products from an infected...
40. THE ROLE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT IN THE FORMATION, ACQUISITION AND LIQUIDATION OF COMPANIES
STATEMENT OF PROBLEMS
Peter Langard stated that the most proprietors of small businesses look upon the statutory audit as an imposition and do not feel that th...
41. THE IMPACT OF THE CABOTAGE ACT ON LOCAL CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT: A STUDY OF SELECTED INDIGENOUS SHIPPING COMPANIES
ABSTRACT
In 2003 the cabotage law was enacted with provisions to empower local investors to take control of the domestic shipping trade and from it develop enough muscle to assume the right of place for Nigeria as a maritime nation in the movement of h...
42. THE ROLE OF AFRICAN UNION (A.U.) IN PROMOTING PEACE AND SECURITY IN AFRICA
ABSTRACT
Since the transformation of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) to African Union (A.U.) various measures were adopted by the newly formed organization to promote peace and security in the African continent, apart from the efforts of the United Nations (UN) whose primary pur...
43. THE IMPACT OF PROMOTIONAL STRATAEGY ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF INSURANCE IN NIGERIA
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“Risk is a phenomenon which has been in existence since the beginning of the world. Risk exists whenever the future is unknown” (Lemon 198...
44. AN APPRAISAL OF THE DOCTRINE AND PRACTICE OF SELF-DEFENCE IN INTERNATIONAL LAW
ABSTRACT
This study employs the doctrinal method of research to appraise the doctrine of Self defence as one of the fundamental principles of International law, and as one of the exceptions to the prohibition on the use of force. To this end, this dissertation centers on Article 51 of t...
45. AN APPRAISAL OF THE DOCTRINE OF NON-INTERVENTION IN INTERNATIONAL LAW
ABSTRACTS
Under the Charter of the United Nations, intervention is absolutely prohibited in matters that are purely domestic to states. However, notwithstanding this general rule of non-intervention, there are happenings that though purely internal to states, have the capability to thre...
46. AN APPRAISAL OF THE ENFORCEMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS UNDER THE FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS (ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURE) RULES 2009 IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 chose certain rights to protect under chapter IV and termed them as Fundamental Rights. These rights are chosen to be protected not only by the Constitution, but also by the African Charter on Human and Peoples „Rig...
47. AN APPRAISAL OF THE ROLE OF ECOWAS COURT OF JUSTICE IN THE PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS UNDER THE ECOWAS TREATY
ABSTRACT
This study examined the role of the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice (ECCJ) in the protection of human rights in the West African sub-region specifically, under the ECOWAS Treaties of 1975 and the Revised Treaty of 1993. The research focused on the ECOWAS treaties, Conventions...
48. AN EXAMINATION OF THE PROTECTION OF WOMEN’S RIGHT TO HEALTH UNDER INTERNATIONAL LAW: A CASE STUDY OF NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Every individual is entitled to the full protection of their rights because they are human beings. Men and women also experience health challenges but because women go through some biological and social processes that carry health risks like pregnancy and child birth they requi...
49. APPLICATION OF INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW IN PEACE SUPPORT OPERATIONS: A CASE STUDY OF UNITED NATIONS MISSION IN MALI
ABSTRACT
International Humanitarian Law which is made up of rules established by treaties or customs that limit the rights of parties to a conflict to use the methods or means of warfare of their choice and protects persons who do not take part in a conflict, is principally meant to red...
50. APPRAISAL OF THE CONTEMPORARY JURISPRUDENCE ON THE RIGHT TO ENVIRONMENT: A CASE STUDY OF NIGERIA AND SOUTH AFRICA
ABSTRACT
The study explores environmental rights protection in Nigeria and South Africa. The research questions are: Are the identified elements of environmental rights reflected in the law and policy of Nigeria? What role has regulatory bodies, the judiciary and civil society played in...
