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Effects of Corporate Social Responsibility on Financial Performance of Manufacturing Companies in Nigeria
Get PDFThis study investigated the effect of corporate social responsibility on financial performance of quoted manufacturing companies in Nigeria. Specifically, the study assessed the effect of corporate social responsibility on the financial performance (return on assets, earnings per share, dividend per share and return on equity) of listed companies in Nigeria. The study used secondary data obtained from the company's annual reports for the period of 5years (2016 to 2020). The conclusion of the work is that corporate social responsibility played a significant role in enhancing the financial performance of quoted manufacturing firms. This study thereby concludes that, manufacturing firms should give enough attention to their corporate social responsibility in order to enhance their overall financial performance. The study hereby concluded that; Government needs to put machinery in place to monitor firms' investment in CSR so as to serve as motivation for their involvement in social responsibility activities, particularly in their immediate environment; CSR projects should be well structured and implemented for maximum effect. This would enhance the well being of the beneficiaries; Companies should liaise with community head to identify areas or opportunities available to them to better the lives of the people through the provision of social amenities. The government should come up with clearly defined regulation on how to go about social responsibility issues of the companies and should ensure its full implementations
Peace Building and Social Media in a Cosmopolitan Society
Get PDFThe aim or purpose of peacebuilding is to address the root causes of conflict create and promote peace. Peace is built on social, political, economic and ecological foundations that serve the welfare of the people. Many demonstrations, protests and social movements which utilises the use of non-violence has led some approaches to peacebuilding to focus not only on the root cause(s) of conflict but also on good governance and peaceful dispute settlement mechanisms. Social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook and WhatsApp, among others, provide a space in which society can communicate freely and cheaply, articulating their divergent viewpoints. Social media has now become a new marketplace of ideas, equally disliked and needed by politicians, diplomats, international institutions, civil society groups and violent groups alike. Africa represents a cosmopolitan society given its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic richness. Nigeria is the most heterogeneous and multicultural society in Africa with over 300 ethnic nationalities and concurrent religious diversities. In Nigeria, individualism, ethnicity and tribalism are more prevalent than cosmopolitan ideas of universality and generality. Cosmopolitanism embraces an individual's willingness to engage with people of different tribes and culture while upholding universal standards of human rights. Social media has birthed the idea of virtual cosmopolitanism and the construction of virtual cultures. This article seeks to explore various means by which peacebuilding can be achieved through social media in a global and cosmopolitan era
EFFECTS OF COVID-19 LOCKDOWN ON URBAN FAMILY LIFE IN MARARABA SUBURB OF NASARAWA STATE, NIGERIA
Get PDFThe emergence of Coronavirus in Nigeria and other countries of the world had far-reaching consequences, especially on the family as a social system. In the context of the Coronavirus as a public health pandemic, this study examined the effects of the Coronavirus on urban family life in the Mararaba suburb, in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. The study was exploratory and adopted the ethnographic thematic approach in the analysis of findings. The study employed the Frustration-Aggression Theory as a theoretical perspective. The Key Informant Interview guide was the primary instrument used in the collection of data from twenty-five family households selected through a multistage sampling technique. Findings revealed that the Covid-19 lockdown in the study area had far[1]reaching negative effects on the well-being of many urban families. These were in the aspects of irregular daily/monthly incomes, reduction in daily food consumption, and frequency of incidents of family conflict/violence among others. The study suggests social safety nets strategies such as increased farming activities through provisions of subsidized farming inputs to improve food production. Also, the need for urban families to create social security for themselves in form of increasing savings in the bank as well as investment in small-scale businesses such as poultry, and fish farming as alternative sources of livelihood in times of pandemic like the Covid-19. 
National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy (needs) as a Poverty Reduction Programme of the Federal Government
Get PDFRole of Women in the Fight Against Insurgency in Nigeria: A Case Study of Operation Lafiya Dole
Get PDFMILITARY POWER AND LEADERSHIP: A DISCOURSE ON THE GENERAL BUHARI’S REGIME (1983-1985)
Get PDFThe paper has established the nexus between leadership and national development. It reveals national development is depended on leadership and such as, leadership is essential as an independent variable in every ramification of countries. Thus, the chapter also reveals that regime is not recipe for development as the south-east-Asia country laid the foundation their present subsumable development during authoritative regime. Generally, the critics of the regime are of the view that there is need to examine the fact that in all the battles against indiscipline in the last four decades, the leadership itself has not been disciplined enough to lead by example and therefore, defeated the campaigns even before take-off.It is only a disciplined leadership that can inspire or mobilise a disciplined followership and nurture desirable values in any nation. At this time of economic recession, it may be doubly difficult a task to mobilise a hungry and angry citizenry. Yet this must be done. Therefore, while citizens must be appealed to on what to do to maintain discipline in the country, those in authority should lead by example, render genuine service and think seriously of a credible way of mobilising the citizens. Nigeria needs more than the revival of a slogan or an acronym to mobilise Nigerians for the fight against indiscipline
DA'WAH (PROPAGATION) AND CONFLICTS AMONG MUSLIM CLERICS IN ILORIN EMIRATE: IMPLICATIONS FOR INTRA- RELIGIOUS HARMONY
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LEADERSHIP AND THE CHALLENGES OF NATIONHOOD IN NIGERIA
No full textThis paper seeks to examine the challenges of nation building in Nigeria. Some literatures on the subject were reviewed while data analyses are from secondary sources. The elite theory was used to explain the issues therein. The paper reveals that since the amalgamation of Northern and southern protectorate in 1914 into a single entity by Lord Lugard, the country has been struggling on how to effectively build the nation with series of problems spanning from bad governance, socio-economic inequality, federal character dilemma, ethno-religious crises and corruptions. These obstacles have over the years threatened our national integration principle which is based on building a strong and prosperous nation irrespective of differences. The paper found out that the following are the leadership challenges and nationhood: Bad governance, socio[1]economic inequalities, Ethno-religious Conflicts, Federal Character Dilemma, Corruption, and Leadership crisis. The paper however, recommends that there is urgent need for Nigerians irrespective of status, to reflect back on the visions, values and aspirations of Nigerian's founding fathers, particularly on the areas of good governance, formulation and implementation of people-oriented policies and programmes through good leadership and the government should urgently establish leadership training centers at the 774 local government areas across the country. These leadership training institutes should serve as platforms for those wishing to occupy elective positions at local, state and national levels in Nigeria. These institutes, could be established through appropriate legislation and should be made mandatory for all envisaged public officials to pass through them
Impact of Conflict Resolution on the Performance of Workers of Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Abuja: An Econometrics Approach
Get PDFThis study examined the impact of conflict resolution on the performance of workers at the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Abuja. The study used the primary source of data collection, and data were collected using questionnaires that were self-administered to the staff at FAAN, Abuja. Two hundred and ninety (290) questionnaires were administered, out of which two hundred and twenty (220) were filled and returned, representing a 75% response rate. The data were exported to STATA 14.2 and were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The major findings revealed that the collaboration strategy of conflict resolution has a positive statistical impact on the workers' performance in FAAN, Abuja. Therefore, the study recommended that the management of FAAN, Abuja, should adopt a collaborative strategy in a bid to improve the performance of workers at FAAN, Abuja
THE EVOLUTION AND TRANSFORMATION OF POLITICAL IDEOLOGIES AND MOVEMENTS IN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF LABOUR PARTY OF NIGERIA
Get PDFThis paper examines the evolution and transformation of the Labour Party of Nigeria (LPN), one of the oldest and most influential political parties in Nigeria. The paper explores how the LPN has adapted to the changing political, economic and social contexts in Nigeria, from the colonial era to the present day. It also examines how the LPN has maintained or transformed its ideological identity, vision and agenda over time, reflecting its commitment to social justice, democracy and national development. The paper analyzes the challenges and opportunities that the LPN faces in the contemporary Nigerian political landscape, such as electoral competition, internal cohesion, public perception and policy influence. Finally, the paper assesses the impact of the LPN on Nigerian politics and society, and its prospects for the future, considering its role as a voice for the working class, a catalyst for progressive change and a partner for national unity. The paper concludes that the LPN has been a resilient and relevant political force in Nigeria, despite the various challenges it has faced. The paper recommends that the LPN should continue to uphold its core values and principles, strengthen its internal democracy and accountability, broaden its appeal and outreach to diverse segments of society, and collaborate with other progressive forces to advance the common good of Nigeria