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A MARXIST ANALYSIS OF SELECTED PLAYS OF FEMI OSOFISAN AND OLU OBAFEMI
No full textLiterature has been in a symbiotic relationship with the society such that the society provides it with the materials with which it uses to in turn present the nature of the society. The dissertation,using drama discusses the bad leadership attitudes of leaders in the post colonial Nigerian society which result in the dysfunctional state of affairs that the country has found herself in. This research primarily deals with the role of drama in fighting capitalism which has brought stratification,oppression, poverty and all sorts of hardships on the lowly placed masses.It used drama to arouse the revolutionary spirit in the masses using Marxist theory to strongly stand against such oppressions.To this end,four plays,two each from two eminent Nigerian playwrights,Femi Osofisan and Olu Obafemi have been analyzed as a microcosm of the macrocosm. The research posits that the works of these revolutionary writers and many others, serve as a springboard of change by providing the needed strength and inspiration to the masses to withstand the injustices perpetrated on them by the oppressors by embracing the struggle for justice and social change. This research therefore points out that these plays/texts and others are able to design a way for socio-economic and political transformation of the society.SEL
WOMEN’S PARTICIPATION IN FOOD PRODUCTION IN BENUE STATE, NIGERIA
No full textThe study investigated Women participation in food production in Benue State. It explored the factors responsible for the participation of women in food production. The objectives of the study were to determine the extent of women farmers’ participation in crop production, the extent of women farmers’ participation in food production, also to identify the factors that constraint women farmers’ participation in food production and proffer strategies for improvement of women farmers’ participation in food production in Benue state. A multi-stage sampling technique was used in selecting respondents for the study. Stage one, the population of the study was divided into three (3) clusters according to the three zones, A, B and C. Stage two, the random sampling technique was used to select three (3) local Government each from the three (3) zones of the State, making a total of Nine (9) local Government areas. Thereafter, 5 council wards were randomly selected from each local Government area making total number of 45 council wards for the study. The sample size of 400 was used. Simple descriptive statistics and Linear Regression analysis were used to analyze the data. The study revealed that women were engaged in crop production and livestock management activities. Strength of women participation was high in such activities as planting, harvesting, weeding, watered animals, milking, cleaning sheds, feeding and fodder collection. The result further showed that the coefficient of multiple determinations (R2) was 0.625 this indicated that 62.5% of the variation in women participation is accounted by the explanatory variables included in the model. Since p-value was < 0.001≤ 0.05, the null hypothesis which stated that Women farmers’ participation in crop production is not affected by selected socio-economic variables in the study area was rejected and alternative at the α = 0.05 level of significance was accepted. The regression result further showed on livestock production that the coefficient of multiple determinations (R2) was 0.58 this indicated that 0.58% of the variation in women participation is accounted for by the explanatory variables included in the model. Since p-value was < 0.001≤ 0.05, the null hypothesis which stated that Women farmers’ participation in crop production is not affected by selected socio-economic variables in the study area was rejected and alternative at the α = 0.05 level of significance was accepted. The major finding revealed women participate alot in food production in the study area, it was concluded that women participation in food production is a significant development to improve smallholder agricultural productivity, improve food and cash crop production, and reduce vulnerability to food insecurity and hunger.WORLD BAN
IMPACT OF FORENSIC ACCOUNTING ON FINANCIAL FRAUD DETECTION IN DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS IN NIGERIA
No full textThe study examines the impact of forensic accounting on financial fraud detection in Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) in Nigeria. Survey research design was employed for the study with extensive reliance on primary data obtained through the use of structured Likert scale questionnaire. The data were tested using descriptive statistics and regression analysis on Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS version 20.0). The study findings showed that forensic accounting techniques of conducting investigation, analyzing financial transactions and reconstructing incomplete accounting records have significant effect on financial fraud detection in deposit money banks in Nigeria. In the light of the study findings, the following recommendations were provided; more forensic accountants should be employed by DMBs in Nigeria to assist curb modern day financial fraud brought about by advancement in technology. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) should in collaboration with all financial institutions establish an electronic fraud risk information center staffed with forensic accountants. DMBs should incorporate automated control measures such as biometric authentication of transactions to serve as deterrent for fraud occurring.SEL
IMPACT OF INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS ON EARNINGS MANAGEMENT OF LISTED INDUSTRIAL GOODS FIRMS IN NIGERIA
No full textThis study examines the impact of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) on earnings management of listed industrial goods firm in Nigeria. The study used the data of ten (10) listed industrial goods firms for the period of 10 years from 2007 to 2016. The regression model and the pair sample t-test were used for analysing the data. Based on the analysis, the study finds that adoption of IFRS does not have a significant impact on earnings management of listed industrial goods firms in Nigeria. However, when the adoption of IFRS is moderated by the high quality audit, measured by Big-4 audit, there is a significant impact on earnings management. In view of the findings, the study recommends that the adoption of high quality standards like IFRS should be complemented by high quality audit (Big-4 audit) to bring about significant positive impact on earnings management in Nigeria.SEL
AN ASSESSMENT OF THE CAUSES AND IMPLICATIONS OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT AMONG UNDERGRADUATES IN BENUE STATE UNIVERSITY, MAKURDI
No full textThis study examined the causes and implications of sexual harassment among undergraduates of Benue State University, Makurdi. The feminist theory of sexual coercion was adopted given the relevance of its assumptions. A total of 400 respondents were selected in Benue State University using the Taro Yamane formula of sample size determination. Cluster sampling techniques was used to divide the study area into eight clusters while proportional sampling procedure was used to assign proportions to each cluster. Questionnaires and key informant interview were used in data collected while data analysis was based on descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. The study discovered that, there is high prevalence rate of sexual harassment in Benue State University. It was also discovered from findings that there are numerous categories of sexual harassment in Benue State University, such categories includes male against female, female against female, female against male, of which the common one is male against female. In conclusion, it is clear that the phenomenon of sexual harassment is prevalent in Benue State University with its attendant effects of implications on the students and the general society. The causes of sexual harassment were found to include: peer pressure, indecent dressing, ineffective security system, also, the implication includes unwanted pregnancy, depression, abortion, sexual transmitted infections, etc. the students were however, found to have a negative attitude towards sexual harassment. It is therefore, recommended that adequate awareness, dress code, propagation of good morals, punitive measures, effective security system, religious activities, to help prevent and control the rate of sexual harassment among undergraduate students of Benue State University, Makurdi.SEL
PERCEPTION OF INTERNET ADVERTISING: A STUDY OF INTERNET USERS IN BENUE STATE
No full textThe main objective of this study is to determine internet users’ perception of internet advertising in Benue State. The survey research method was used with questionnaire as instrument of generating data. A sample size of 400 internet users was statistically determined for study. Data presentation and analysis revealed that internet advertising is adopted by many in terms of use and application. Results showed that half of the respondents (50.6%) agreed that they use the internet very often, over one-quarter (31.7%) use it often. Over two-thirds of the respondents (82.3%) overwhelmingly agreed that internet is a good and viable means of advertising. The study further revealed that perception of users towards internet ads significantly influences their purchase behaviour. The study concluded that internet users in Benue State have a positive perception about internet advertising. They see internet advertising as credible, less intrusive, informative and entertaining. The study recommended that marketers should evolve aggressive way of selling their products through internet advertising.SEL
AN ASSESSMENT OF CHINA RELATIONS IN AFRICA 1990-2014
No full textThis study broadly, assessed China-African Relations 1990-2014, with emphasizes on Nigerian experience. It traced the history of China-Africa vis-a-vis Nigeria relations and also examined various dimensions and manifestations of this relations for example, political, economic and cultural, social, security, defence, Ideology, military, trade, investment and diplomatic relations or cooperation between China and Africa with special reference to Nigerian. Specifically, the study examined the motivating factors of African countries relations with China; via-vis China relation with Africa. It ascertained the factors responsible for increasing African relations with China; and also examined the scope and impact of China relations with Nigeria. The methodology of this study was anchored on mixed methods approach, comprising descriptive, qualitative, explanatory case study research design. The study used qualitative methods of data collection and analysis thereby relying on both primary and secondary sources of data. The instruments employed for the study were interview schedule and documentary evidences. The data were presented in tables and charts. The study was predicated on complex interdependence theory of Robert Keohane and Joseph Nye as basis for explaining and understanding the solid partnership, mutual, robust, pro-active and symbolic benefits deriving from Sino-African win-win relations, with particular reference to Nigeria. The findings of the study demonstrated that there is a mutual benefit, win-win in Sino-African relations in political, economic, social, security,, defence, military, trade, investment and diplomatic spheres; there are certain factors behind increasing African engagement with china; Chinese relations in the region is primarily concerned with natural resources extraction, infrastructure development, and manufacturing, in contrast to the United States’ focus on higher-technology trade and services as well as aid policies aimed at promoting democracy, good governance, and human development, and manufacturing, in contrast to the United States’ focus on higher-technology trade and services as well as aid politics aimed at promoting democracy, good governance, and human development. African governments (Nigeria) generally welcome relations with China, as it brings them political legitimacy and contributes to their economic development. Some segments of African society criticize China enterprises for their poor labour conditions, unsustainable environmental practices, and job displacement, but China has been modifying its approach to the continent to address these concerns. Secondly, China foreign policy has impacted on the economy of Nigeria, in particular and Africa in general. Thus, the study recommends that just as the Chinese in Nigeria) states to pursue the best interests of their respective states in their relations with China. Also, in order to maximize their benefits from China too, the governments of Nigeria, need to manage their relations with China in such a way as to pay particular attention to protecting and promoting their national interests. China has four overarching strategic interests in Africa (Nigeria) they are: access to natural resources, particularly oil and gas; markets for China exports; political legitimacy; and sufficient security and stability to continue for commercial activities. African government look to China to provide political recognition and legitimacy and to contribute to their economic development through aid, investment, infrastructure development, and trade. In sum, China-Africa (Nigeria) relations are a vibrant, two-way dynamics in which both sides adjust to policy initiatives and popular perceptions each befit form each other.China Relations in Africa, 1990-201
PSYCHOLOGICAL OWNERSHIP AND PERCEIVED JOB SECURITY AS PREDICTORS OF ORGANISATIONAL COMMITMENT AMONG EMPLOYEES OF NATIONAL ORIENTATION AGENCY IN NORTH- CENTRAL NIGERIA
No full textThis study examined the influence of psychological ownership and perceived job security on organisational commitment among employees of National Orientation Agency (NOA) in North-Central Nigeria. The cross sectional survey design was adopted. The participants were 257 employees comprised of 164(63.8%) males, 87(33.9%) females, and 6(2.3%) who did not indicate their sex. Their ages ranged from 24 - 59 years with the mean age of 41 years (SD=8.54). The simple random sampling technique was used in selecting the participants. Data were collected using the Psychological Ownership Questionnaire, Perceived Job Security Questionnaire, and the Organisational Commitment Questionnaire. Three hypotheses were tested using standard multiple regression and hierarchical regression analyses. Results revealed that psychological ownership dimensions (self-efficacy, self-identity, belongingness, accountability and territoriality) jointly predicted overall organisational commitment and each of the three dimensions of organisational commitment (Affective, Continuance and Normative) significantly. It was also found that job security dimensions (quantitative and qualitative) jointly predicted overall organisational commitment and each of its three dimensions significantly. Finally, the findings indicated that even when sex, age and tenure were statistically controlled, psychological ownership and perceived job security predicted organisational commitment significantly among the employees of National Orientation Agency in North-Central Nigeria. It was concluded that psychological ownership, especially belongingness and self-identity, are important factors that can enhance organisational commitment of employees of National Orientation Agency, just as perceived job security, especially qualitative job security, plays a significant role in promoting organisational commitment of the employees. It was therefore recommended that the Governing Board and Management of National Orientation Agency should initiate and implement policies that will promote sense of belongingness and self-identity among the employees of the Agency among other recommendations.Psychological Ownership and Job Security among Employee
READING PROFICIENCY AND ATTITUDE TOWARDS READING AS CORRELATES OF SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL II STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT IN ESSAY WRITING IN BENUE STATE
No full textThis research work examined reading proficiency and attitudes towards reading as correlates of Senior Secondary II students’ achievement in essay writing in Benue State, Nigeria. Five research questions and five hypotheses were formulated. A co-relational survey research design was used. The population of the study was 15361 comprising 8630 male 6731 female Senior Secondary II students. A sample of 526 respondents from 12 classes from 6 schools in the 3 educational zones of the state was used for the study. Three instruments were used for data collection; a Reading Comprehension Achievement Test (RCAT), Writing Achievement Test (WAT) and Students’ Attitude Towards Reading Proficiency Questionnaire (SATRPQ) which reliability were tested using Kuder Richardson 21, Spearman Rank Order and Cronbach’s Alpha. Pearson Product Moment Correlation was used in analyzing the data to answer the research questions and test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. Findings of this study revealed r value of 0.56 which shows a strong and positive relationship between students’ vocabulary decoding skills and achievement in essay writing. Also r value of 0.67 indicated a high positive relationship between students’ ability to make inference and achievement in essay writing. Similarly, the study showed r value of 0.70 which indicated a high positive relationship between students’ main idea identification skills in reading and achievement in essay writing. This study also revealed an r value of 0.65 which showed a high positive relationship between students’ attitude to reading and achievement in essay writing. On reading proficiency and writing achievement across gender, the study showed an r value of 0.37 which implied weak and low positive relationship. The recommendations made include the following, reading and writing activities are to be encouraged by authorities concerned through provision of relevant texts to both teachers and students. School authorities should introduce and encourage reading club and writers’ league to develop good reading culture and more positive towards reading attitude among students to improve their comprehension and writing skills
TIV PANEGYRIC POETRY: A STUDY OF PEVIKYAA ZEGI
Get PDFOral literature has not received the deserved critical attention from scholars of literature. Consequently, the oral literary forms are neglected, leading to their gradual disappearance. To help fill this gap, the researcher has undertaken a study of Tiv panegyric poetry with particular reference to the songs of Pevikyaa Zegi. The songs were collected, transcribed in Tiv and translated into the English Language. Interviews were also conducted with the poet and some of his patrons to provide additional background information for the study. The songs were then analysed using rhetorical theory and the structural-functionalist theories. The rhetorical theory is concerned with the devices employed by the public speaker to persuade his audience to accept his views while the structural-functionalist theory pays attention to the literary/poetic devices employed by the oral poet as well as the functions of the songs. The analysis thus entailed an appreciation of the rhetorical and stylistic devices employed by the poet. The themes and subjects of the songs as well as their functions were also highlighted and discussed. The study found that Tiv oral poetry is a creative literary endeavour deserving critical attention from literary critics. The researcher has also contended that Pevikyaa Zegi’s songs are rich in rhetoric and style, and their content is topical, interesting and performs some functions in the society. It was thus recommended, among other things, that African literary critics should focus more on the criticism of oral literary form, and that government, individuals and organizations should collect, translate and store these cultural and literary artifacts to protect them from extinction.SEL