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Interrogating the Influence of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Combating Clinical Errors in Jos University Teaching Hospital, Plateau State, Nigeria
Get PDFIn this era of globalization, information and communication technology (ICT) has transformed the way people collaborate in their social, economic and health seeking behavior. It is in this viewpoint that this study investigate the role of ICT in combating medical errors in Jos University Teaching Hospital. Data were collected both qualitatively and quantitatively using questionnaire, in-depth interview and non-participant observation. Although 308 respondents were sampled using stratified simple random and purposive sampling techniques respectively, the data analyzed were based on 293 questionnaires retrieved from the field. Eight (8) key informants were also interviewed, and an observation check list as well as IDI guide was used to guide the research. From the finding of this study, it was identified that the major obstacles militating against effective utilization of ICT facilities for healthcare delivery in JUTH were poor implementation of e-health policy, poor maintenance culture, and lack of internet access, erratic power supply and inadequate utilization of ICT equipments in healthcare delivery. Notwithstanding, the study found that when ICT equipments are fully utilized for healthcare delivery, the gains will certainly outweigh the pains as ICT will reduce clinical errors, it will enhance collaboration among professionals and reduce patient waiting time and wastage. The study recommended that there should be creation of a greater awareness among the health workers and training health professionals to use the available ICT equipments as these will enhance quality healthcare delivery in the nearest future
HOME GROWN SCHOOL FEEDING PROGRAMME AND POVERTY REDUCTION IN RIJAU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA NIGER STATE, 2017-2022
Get PDFThe study examined the impact of a Home Grown School Feeding Program on poverty reduction in Rijau Local Government Area (HGSF). The implementation of the HGSF program in Rijau Local government was to achieve lots of objectives aside the reduction of poverty. The HGSF program was meant to increase the nutrition of school children, increase school attendance and enrollment, create job for villagers and increase local agricultural production. The study fund the HGSF program to have positive impact on the nutrition of children, school enrollment and attendance, job creation, crime prevention and on the whole reduced poverty in Rijau Local Government of Niger State
THE HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT AND CURRENT TRENDS OF POLITICAL SCIENCE AS A FIELD OF STUDY IN NIGERIA
Get PDFThis study provides an overview of the historical development and current trends of political science as a field of study in Nigeria. It examines how political science emerged and evolved as a distinct academic discipline in Nigeria after its independence from British colonial rule. It explores the main subfields, approaches, theories, and methods of political science in Nigeria, such as comparative politics, political economy, political sociology, political behavior, public administration, international relations, and political philosophy. It investigates the current challenges and opportunities for political science in Nigeria in the 21st century, such as democratization, development, security, corruption, ethnicity, and globalization. It assesses how political science relates to other disciplines and to public policy by providing analytical tools and empirical evidence for understanding and addressing political issues and problems. In conclusion, this study highlights the importance and relevance of political science as a field of study in Nigeria and beyond
THE BUHARI ADMINISTRATION AND THE MORTGAGE SECTOR: AN IMPACT ANALYSIS
Get PDFThis paper holds the opinion that the President Buhari administration made significant efforts to address the housing deficit that his administration inherited based on the analysis provided thus far. To put it another way, the mortgage sector in Nigeria had a housing deficit as its nature and character before the presidency of President Buhari, and the mortgage sector in Nigeria was significantly impacted by the presidency of President Buhari. In the eight years of the Buhari administration, the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) has achieved record-breaking results. Between 2015 and 2023, the Bank surpassed all prior performance benchmarks across all corporate indicators. This includes raising money for the National Housing Fund (NHF) Scheme, disbursing mortgage loans, and providing financing for housing construction. The National Housing Fund (NHF) Scheme was historically optimized as a source of long-term, low-cost financing to support the provision of affordable housing to Nigerian
SECURITY OF LIVES, RIGHTS TO PEACEFUL ASSEMBLY AND THE ENDSARS PROTEST IN NIGERIA
Get PDFEvery country has a constitution, in which human rights are enshrined, but it appears that even with the constitution stipulating such rights; human rights are still questionable. This study investigated Human security and the rights to peaceful assembly and association, the study evaluated the combined effect of constitutional human rights on the security of lives in Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey design of ex-post-facto to provide a relevant and accurate explanation at one or more points in time. The Snowball sampling technique was used to select 100 identified participants of the End SARS protest. Data obtained were analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics of the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23.0. The findings revealed that the constitutional right to freedom of expression has a positive effect on the security of lives in Nigeria (Beta=.968, t=37.436, p
<0.05). Finally, the constitutional right to life, right to freedom of expression, and right to peaceful assembly and association have combined positive effects on security of life in Nigeria (Beta=1.008, t=16.737, p><0.05). In conclusion, this empirical study established the facts in the literature about the inability of government and its various agencies to secure the fundamental human rights of each individual in its jurisdiction leading to the violations of such human rights, Thus, relevant authorities such as; National Human Right Commission (NHRC), Public Complaints Commission (PCC) should continuously educate the masses of their rights and limits. >
NATION BUILDING AND THE DIALECTICS OF RELIGION AND RELIGIOSITY IN NIGERIA’S POLITICS
Get PDFThis paper interrogates the interface between politics and religion and the extent to which religion and religiosity has been deployed in Nigeria’s politics to engender societal cohesion within the Nigerian polity. There has been popular advocacy for the deployment of religion in Nigeria’s politics towards an organic society and for the purpose of strengthening national unity. Religion and politics are concepts that designate two different and interdependent subsystems of society. Although the concepts are separate analytically, the relationship between religion and politics is characterized by interdependence. Considering the critical role religion play in Nigeria’s politics, the paper therefore gauges the efficacy and effectiveness of religion as a formidable unifier and dependable vehicle towards national unity. In doing this, the paper acknowledges the existence of an age-long controversy which obtains in the relationship between religion and politics. This controversy derives from two perspectives: 1. That religion in politics may get religion desecrated or contaminated and 2. That religion in politics may not serve as a debilitating factor to politics in Nigeria but rather would serve as a purifier of our very depraved politics. 
FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES: THEORETICAL DISCOURSE
Get PDFThe study of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and transfer of technology have been a great interest area for academics, policy makers and industries in both developed and developing countries. There is an increased level of link between foreign direct investment and technology transfer made by multinational corporations in developing countries and it is widely believed that FDI help to transfer technology to the benefit of the domestic industries and host country. The general objective of the study is to examine whether FDI have impacted positively to technology transfer in developing countries, and the major source of data for this study is the secondary source. But the examination shows that FDI by multinationals brings capital into the economy, new technologies, new methods of doing business, new skills and increases the set of employment opportunities available to local workers. In addition, FDI helps the host country to build and / or expand various networks such as procurement and marketing networks and above all increases the host country’s foreign exchange earnings and balance of payments through export expansion. However, this study shows that this benefit does not automatically accrue to the host country but rather technology is transferred to host industries with strong absorptive capability through technological spill overs rather than via direct effect. Based on the examination, the following suggestions were made; that the host country should strengthen the fundamentals of economy by pursuing policies to enhance the supply of modern infrastructure and appropriately trained workers, by achieving greater macro-economic and political stability
SEX PREFERENCE IN MATERNAL HEALTH IN LOKOJA KOGI STATE
Get PDFSex preferences in maternal health still persist despite the strong campaign for gender equality and the desire to have children of both sexes. The study aimed at examining sex preference in maternal health care in Lokoja, Kogi State Nigeria.Secondary data was collected from the hospital, particularly Federal Medical Centre. The result shows that the highest births occurred in the month of September with 11.4% births of 94 males and 81 females. This was followed by births in the months of July and May with 11.1% and 11.0% of the births respectively, reflecting 96 male and 74 female born in July and 101 male and 68 female delivered in May. The lowest female delivery was recorded in the months of June and the highest was observed in February.It also shows that the highest births occurred in the months of June, August and October with similar values of about 11.8% births. Similarly, the highest proportion of males was recorded in these same months ranging from 90, 124 and 115 respectively. This was followed by births in the months of April and July with 11.1% and 11.0% of the births respectively; while female distribution revealed June, October, July and June as the months of the highest female births with figures of 135, 111, 111 and 121 births respectively. It was recommended that; the provision of standard medical equipment and qualified medical personnel is paramount to ensuring that the critical services of maternity are not compromised
SOCIAL MEDIA APPROACH TO PEACE BUILDING IN KAJURU LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Get PDFThis study examines the role of social media in promoting peacebuilding efforts in Kajuru Local Government. It explores the public perception of social media's effectiveness, its role in disseminating information about peacebuilding activities, and the challenges and opportunities associated with its use. The study adopts a qualitative research design, employing in-depth interviews with community leaders, peace advocates, local organizations, and other stakeholders. The research is guided by the Technological Determinism Theory, which posits that technology, including social media, shapes and influences societal behaviour and outcomes. Thematic analysis is used to analyse the interview data, identifying common themes and patterns related to social media's role in peacebuilding. The findings reveal that social media is perceived as a powerful tool for raising awareness, amplifying peacebuilding messages, facilitating dialogue and collaboration, and providing opportunities for innovation. However, challenges such as misinformation and polarization are also acknowledged. The study concludes that to harness the full potential of social media in peacebuilding, it is essential to address issues of misinformation, promote responsible engagement, and enhance digital literacy. Based on the findings, the study recommends developing guidelines and best practices for using social media in peacebuilding efforts, collaborating with social media platforms to prioritize peacebuilding content, investing in digital literacy programs, and fostering partnerships between peacebuilding organizations, social media platforms, and local communities
MARKET TRADERS AND INTER-GROUP RELATIONS IN JOS MAIN MARKET, 1975-2023
Get PDFThe focus of the paper is on the market traders and inter-group relations in Jos Terminus market to the overall socio-economic expansion of Jos metropolis. Trade and markets were and are still important components of the economy of Jos. The thrust of this paper therefore is to locate how the economic activities in Jos main market (Terminus Market) induced the cooperation and interaction of different ethnic groups in the metropolis. The work shows how trade influences development in the area. The paper examines the features and impact of inter-group relations among diverse traders in Jos. Hence, there are different mechanism of inter-group relations religion, language, inter-ethnic marriages, and education e.t.c, market centre as a medium or instrument of inter-group relations will be the focus of this study with particular reference to Jos main market. The methodology of this research was oral interviews with Jos main market traders and officials. Secondary sources were also considered in the cause of the study. The first part of the work is introduction, section two is on conceptual issues, while section three looks at the description of Jos city, part four gives brief background on Jos main market and its major challenge, section five explains the socio-economic impact of Jos main market on migrant groups and host community in connection with the traders and the relationships they enjoined among one another, and conclusion