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Appraising Environmental Action in Political Discourse: A Nigerian Gubernatorial Example
No full textWhile research has been growing in the linguistic analysis of environmental discourse in Euro-American and other international contexts, this paper focuses on the communication of an ecological vision by the governor of a Nigerian state, Lagos. Combining Appraisal Theory with Eco-Critical Discourse Analysis, the study aims to determine to what extent the government portrayed its actions as contributing to salvaging the environment. Drawing from data collected for a broader study, the paper isolates textlets (clauses and clause-complexes) from a corpus of 100 speeches spanning 29 May 2007 and 29 May 2015. While adopting an essentially qualitative approach under the framework of environmental humanities, the study supports its analysis with a bit of software overview and presents appraisal tables that illustrate the deployment of intentional ecocentric languaging in the speeches. Findings support the positive evaluation of the administration’s initiatives and interventions on the environment, based on the appraisal categories of attitude, engagement and graduation
The Nexus between Number of Bedrooms and Residential Property Rental Values in Ebute-Metta, Lagos
No full textWithin the Nigerian context, rent determination has remained unregulated over the years, with tenants and landlords viewing the process differently. Focusing on the Ebute-Metta area of Lagos, this study assesses the nexus between the number of bedrooms and the rental value of residential properties. The study utilised a quantitative approach that surveys two population categories: Estate Surveyors/Valuers and Residents of Ebute Metta. The study identified the predominant type of residential properties based on number of bedrooms, ascertained the rental values of the properties, and explored tenants' preferences for determining rent, especially concerning the number of bedrooms. The findings show that blocks of flats, multi-tenanted apartments and tenement buildings, containing mainly one-bedroom, room-self, single rooms and, occasionally, three-bedrooms, were the predominant type of residential properties in the area. The rental values of each were determined in different ranges. The number of bedrooms was considered extremely significant in improving rental value and was highly prioritised by property owners and developers. However, tenants viewed variables such as security and amenities as more important than number of bedrooms, although the latter factor mattered to them when they needed accommodation for extended family members and guests or when they required extra storage space
EFFECTIVE FUNDING STRATEGIES: A PANACEA FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NORTHEASTERN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
No full textThe universities of Northeast Nigeria face numerous challenges in fostering sustainable development, largely due to financial constraints, insecurity, and regional infra-structural challenges. Sustainable development in universities requires long-term planning, innovative funding models, and strategic partnerships. This article explored effective funding strategies that can enhance sustainable development in universities within Northeast Nigeria, focusing on government funding, private sector partnerships, philanthropy, alumni engagement, and international collaborations. By adopting a multifaceted approach to financial sustainability, universities in the region can strengthen their institutional capacities, improve educational outcomes, and contribute to regional and national development
The equivalence of some iteration schemes with their errors for uniformly continuous strongly successively pseudo-contractive operators
No full textSome iteration schemes may converge faster for certain types of functions or structures inan arbitrary space. In this paper, we show that the convergence of modified Mann iteration,modified Mann iteration with errors, modified Ishikawa iteration, modified Ishikawa iterationwith errors, modified Noor iteration, modified Noor iteration with errors, modified multistepiteration and modified multistep iteration with errors are equivalent for uniformly continuousstrongly successively pseudo-contractive maps in an arbitratry real Banach space. The resultsgeneralize and extend the results of several authors, including Huang and Bu [1], Rhoades andSoltuz [2–4] and improve the results of Huang et al. [5]
ASSESSMENT OF CYBER HYGIENE AWARENESS AND PERCEPTION AMONG PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA
No full textThe study aimed to evaluate the awareness and perception of cyber hygiene among primary school teachers in Ilorin metropolis, Kwara State. Given the increasing dependence on digital systems and networks, cyber hygiene has become essential in today's interconnected world, where cyber threats continue to evolve. A quantitative descriptive survey design was adopted, utilizing a researcher-designed questionnaire to collect data. The questionnaire was administered to 120 participants, and the responses were analyzed to determine their level of cyber hygiene awareness and perception. Descriptive statistics, including frequency counts and simple percentages, were used to summarize demographic data, while mean scores were employed to address the research questions. The study's findings revealed that primary school teachers demonstrated a moderate level of cyber hygiene awareness, with the highest awareness observed in areas such as online safety measures and data backups. However, gaps in understanding cyber hygiene concepts were identified. While teachers generally recognized the importance of cyber hygiene, their confidence in comprehending and applying these practices remained moderate. The study concluded that primary school teachers in Ilorin metropolis possess a moderate level of cyber hygiene awareness and hold a positive perception of its importance. It was recommended that targeted training programs and awareness initiatives be introduced to strengthen teachers' knowledge of cyber hygiene. Additionally, schools should invest in improving their security infrastructure to facilitate the effective implementation of cyber hygiene practices
THE INTENSITY OF FINANCIAL REPRESSION IN NIGERIA
Get PDFThis paper focuses on financial repression in Nigeria and its intensity using data from the Central Bank of Nigeria Statistical Bulletin to construct the financial repression index for Nigeria by employing the summary measure of the Principal Component Analysis(PCA). Results indicated a preponderance of financial repression over the study period of 1986-2020 and provided a financial repression index at a measure of less than 30% over the study period. This measure is seen as far less than average measures of financial repression from extant cross-country literature on Nigeria’s financial repression index at the level 64.53% over the period of 1990-2009 and 39.08% average over the period of over 1970-1997. The study concludes the presence of financial repression in Nigeria at a magnitude that is reasonably lower than previously estimated from cross country studies in which Nigeria was sampled
EFFECT OF RISK-BASED SUPERVISION ON THE MANAGEMENT OF PENSION FUNDS ASSET IN NIGERIA
Get PDFThis study investigates the impact of risk-based supervision on the asset management of Nigerian pension funds, using primary data collected through structured questionnaires. The study's participants include individuals within the pension fund sector and practitioners interested in the topic. The study employs descriptive statistics, such as frequency distribution and percentages, to analyze demographic data, while regression modeling is used to address research hypotheses. The findings reveal a significant and positive relationship between risk identification, risk evaluation, regulatory reporting, and the cultivation of a robust risk governance culture in the effective management of pension fund assets. In conclusion, this study emphasizes the importance of proactive risk management in safeguarding pension fund investments. To ensure long-term sustainability, we recommend that pension fund managers and regulatory authorities prioritize risk-based supervision, establish clear risk reporting standards, and implement training programs to enhance risk management competencies among practitioners. These measures are essential for the security and sustainability of pension fund assets and the financial well-being of retirees in Nigeria
EFFECT OF CAPITAL ADEQUACY REGULATION ON THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF INSURANCE FIRMS IN NIGERIA.
Get PDFGiven the higher risk environment within which Insurance firms operate, capital adequacy is critical in ensuring that Insurance firms have the capacity to withstand losses, underwrite risks and guarantee policyholders that all genuine claims will be adequately and promptly settled. Notably, the non- prompt payment of claims by some insurance companies in Nigeria has been attributed to the issue of low capitalization. Hence, insurance industry regulators have always placed great importance on monitoring the capital levels of insurance firms in order to set minimum capital requirements that would enhance the effectiveness of the industry. Therefore, this study examined the effect of capital adequacy regulation on the financial performance of insurance firms in Nigeria. The study adopted ex-post facto research design. The population of this study comprised all the 24 insurance companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) from year 2013 to 2022. Out of this population, 15 insurance companies were sampled on the grounds that they have been listed on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) throughout the period under consideration and also have complete data set for the periods of 2013-2022. Secondary data obtained from the annual financial reports and accounts of the 15 selected insurance companies was utilised and panel multiple regression was used to analyse the data. Based on the outcome of the Hausman specification test, the study adopted the Random effect regression and it revealed that core capital (tier 1 capital) has significant positive effect on financial performance of listed insurance firms in Nigeria while tier 2 capital has a negative insignificant effect on ROA. The study concluded that an increase in capital adequacy regulation will result to an increase in the financial performance of insurance firms proxied by return on assets (ROA). In line with the findings, the study recommended that the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) which is Nigeria’s insurance regulatory authority, should ensure that insurance firms adhere strictly to capital adequacy regulations by maintaining adequate capital to support their risk profiles
THE MODE AND GROWTH IMPACT OF REVENUE ALLOCATION IN NIGERIA.
Get PDFDecades after independence and the practice of federalism in Nigeria, the country is still grappling with the challenge of having a revenue sharing formula that will be acceptable to all the tiers of government. The study examined the effect of revenue allocation to federal government on economic growth in Nigeria. The study collected quarterly time series data from secondary source within the period 2001Q1 to 2021Q4 from Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) annual statistical bulletin. The independent variable for the study is revenue allocation to federal government (RAFG) and the dependent variable is economic growth proxied by gross domestic product (GDP). Employing Eviews 10, the study uses error correction model (ECM) and autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) Co-integration tests for robust policy recommendations. Findings revealed that the revenue allocation to federal government exerts positive but insignificant effect on economic growth in Nigeria within the period under study. The study recommends that stern policy measures that will checkmate corruption and monitoring of application of public funds should be put in place. Policies like introduction of e-government in almost all government services will promote transparency. Code of ethics should be clearly developed to prevent ambiguity, increase decision making and work processes between private and public sectors