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An Appraisal of Gender Justice and Legal Reforms in Nigeria: Assessing the Efficacy of Legislative Frameworks and Societal Impact
No full textThe intersection of gender and law in contemporary Nigeria raises complex and pivotal issues that profoundly impact individuals\u27 lives. This paper delves into the historical context of Nigeria as a patriarchal society, where men predominantly wield power, and the legal framework mirrors this gender imbalance. Despite the existence of laws that prohibit discrimination, women continue to experience marginalisation in areas such as education, employment, and inheritance rights. This underscores the disparity between policy and execution, exacerbating the intricacies of gender and law in Nigeria. An analysis of the intricacies of gender and law in modern Nigeria indicates that much progress is still required to attain gender equality and justice for all. The data was collected using the doctrinal method, employing an analytical approach to review various statutes, court cases, journals, and online materials. The findings underscore the urgent need for the government to review and amend discriminatory laws, enforce gender equality legislation, and advocate for equal representation of women in decision-making roles. Moreover, there is a pressing need for a shift in societal attitudes towards gender roles and norms to achieve genuine gender equality in Nigeria.
A Custom of Non-Adherence to Rule of Law: A Challenge to Nigeria’s Democracy
No full textRule of law which is the cornerstone of democratic governance, is persistently being violated in Nigeria, and this significantly undermines Nigeria’s democratic framework. Public trust is being eroded and democratic consolidation stalled by systemic corruption, judicial inefficiencies, and executive overreach irrespective of constitutional guarantees. This paper highlights the manifestations of non-adherence to the rule of law in Nigeria, its implications for democracy, and urgent necessity for reformation.
A Legal Examination of Persistent and Contentious Issues on the Obtaining and Application of Evidence in Courts’ Proceedings in Nigeria
No full textAdjudication is carried out on relevant, admissible and available evidence before the law court. These pieces of evidence are obtained, kept and tendered in court based on carefully laid down laws, rules, procedure and processes by statutorily established institutions and individuals. Evidence could be physical, documentary or oral in nature. It can also be classified as primary and secondary evidence in which case; different requirements of the law must be met for their acquisition and admission by courts. Evidence can be obtained by search of premises with or without search warrants or through investigation that include interrogation of suspects or witnesses by law enforcement agencies and the tendering of evidence in court by witnesses. Issues relating to the obtaining of evidence, legality or otherwise of the means of obtaining this evidence and the requirements for tendering them in court for considerations are recurring and seems irresolute, despite the creation of new agencies and laws saddled with these crucial duties. This work is therefore targeted at having an in-depth study of the laws in the area of obtaining and presentation of evidence before the law court for the resolution of disputes and declaration of rights between contending parties. This is of importance, since cases are decided on preponderance or weight of evidence presented by parties in court. Doctrinal research methodology is employed in this work. It is the findings of the work that, most cases in court end in dismissal due to lack of evidence, or improperly obtaining and handling of it, and wrongful or lack of proper adherence to laid down procedure of tendering evidence in court. The research recommended among others, a streamlining of the laws and institutions regulating evidence in Nigeria and a proper training of officers or personnels in charge of evidence law in Nigeria
MODERATED MEDIATION OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION, SATISFACTION WITH ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION AND ENTREPRENEURIAL INTENTIONS IN VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING
No full textCareer, vocational, and higher education literature have relatively established that entrepreneurship education (EE) has direct link with entrepreneurial intentions (EIs) and has also considered the role of attitude in link, yet scholars rarely take into account the nomological network of the link with specific attention on the role of student satisfaction with EE. Supported with the theory of planned behaviour (TPB), this study explored the sequential roles of satisfaction with entrepreneurship education (SWEE) and personal attitude (PAT) in the link between EE and EI among higher education students (HES). The study further explored the moderating role of gender in the nomology. To cover HES with varieties of specialties who have been engaged in EE in more than one academic semester, the participants (N = 165) were drawn from technology and business education programmes in a university in Nigeria. By employing structural equation modelling, the findings of the study revealed direct association of EE with EIs, with no sequential indirect effects of SWEE and PAT. The result showed that PAT mediated the pathway from EE to EIs. However, gender moderated how EE influences EIs. Implications are therefore discussed
THE ROLE OF EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS IN ENHANCING WORKFORCE RESILIENCE AND ADAPTABILITY IN A DISTRESSED ECONOMY
No full textIn distressed economies characterized by unemployment, inflation, technological disruption, and global uncertainties, employability skills have become critical for fostering workforce resilience and adaptability. This paper explores how competencies such as problem-solving, critical thinking, communication, teamwork, adaptability, and digital literacy enable individuals to withstand economic shocks, navigate job transitions, and sustain career growth in dynamic labour markets. It highlights how economic challenges intensify the demand for workers who can embrace lifelong learning, leverage both soft and technical skills, and adapt quickly to evolving roles. The discussion positions employability skills as survival tools, examining their role in resilience, adaptability and workforce sustainability, while also considering stakeholder perspectives and implications. The paper argues that individuals, employers, and policymakers share a collective responsibility to prioritize skill development in addressing graduate unemployment, bridging skills gaps, and enhancing national productivity. Ultimately, it concludes that deliberate investment in employability skills is essential not only for individual career success but also for sustaining organizational competitiveness and strengthening long-term economic resilience in a volatile global environment
ACCOUNTING SKILLS AS PREDICTORS OF ENTREPRENEURIAL INTENTIONS AMONG UNIVERSITY GRADUATES IN SOUTHWEST NIGERIA
No full textThe study examined accounting skills as predictors of entrepreneurial intentions among university graduates in Southwest of Nigeria. Two research questions guided the study. A descriptive survey research design was used. The population of the study was 281 Business Education Postgraduate Students in State owned Universities in Southwest. Since the population of the study was not too large, there was no need for sampling. The study used adapted researcher self-developed questionnaire titled: Accounting Skills and Entrepreneurial Intentions Questionnaire (SASEIQ) for data collection with (r = .88) as reliability coefficient. Mean, standard deviation and bar-chart were adopted for answering and presenting research question 1. Research question 2 was analyzed using PPMC. The findings of the study indicated that critical, attention, time management, financial reporting, business knowledge, software proficiency, budgeting, analytic reason, taxation, accuracy and precision, standard accounting and communication skills were the needed accounting skills for entrepreneurial intentions among university graduates in Southwest of Nigeria. There was a positive relationship between accounting skills (r = .221, p < .05) and entrepreneurial intentions among university graduates in Southwest of Nigeria. It was recommended that professional and highly educated person in accounting should be employed to teach students accounting with the view to deliver the needed accounting skills for students. The university authority should made available entrepreneurial village in university environment to expand students’ knowledge on the intrigues of entrepreneurial intentions for their future sustainability
CONTRIBUTIONS AND IMPEDIMENTS OF INTEGRATING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TOOLS INTO PROJECT WRITING: A STUDY OF BUSINESS EDUCATION STUDENTS IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA
No full textThis study examined the contributions and impediments of integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools into project writing among business education students in colleges of education of Anambra State, Nigeria. The study was guided by two objectives and two corresponding research questions. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. The population consisted of 500 final-year business education students in selected colleges of education in Anambra State, Nigeria. Using stratified random sampling, 120 students were selected as the sample size. A structured questionnaire was used for data collection, and its reliability was established using Cronbach\u27s Alpha, yielding a coefficient of 0.81. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation). Findings revealed that students perceived AI tools as beneficial in enhancing the quality, speed, quality and structure of students’ project writing. However, impediments such as lack of technical know-how, over-dependence on AI, concerns about originality, and ethical implications were reported. The study recommends among others that institutions should incorporate AI literacy into the curriculum, train students on responsible AI use, and establish clear ethical guidelines for AI-assisted project writing for better academic performance. Further research should explore the long-term implications of AI integration on research culture and academic integrity
Examination of Factors that Lead to Rent Default on Selected Residential Properties in Awka, Anambra State
No full textRent is a return expected from real estate investment. This can flow annually or monthly. Rent default is non-payment of rent by the tenant to the property owner as at when due. This directly or indirectly will affect the goal of the investment. It is the aim of this study to examine factors that lead to rent default in residential properties in Awka, Anambra state. The research adopted the field survey approach and made use of interviews, personal discussions and well-structured questionnaires as its instrument of data collection. Questionnaires were distributed to practicing Estate Surveyors and Valuers in Awka, practicing lawyers in Awka and tenants of 10 selected 2-storey residential properties of which a total of 273 questionnaires were distributed and 248 were retrieved. The data collected were duly presented in tables and analyzed using frequency, percentage and simple mean. The study revealed that rent default in residential properties in Awka metropolis, Anambra State is as a result of bad economic condition of the country, lack of proper management of the property and unforeseen circumstances. Selection of suitable tenants and proper management of residential properties could reduce the menace of rent default in the study area. Installment payment of subsequent rent should be allowed so as to enable the tenant pay the rent with ease
An Assessment of Tenants Satisfaction in Students Hostels in Awka
No full textStudents’ hostels play a crucial role in providing accommodation for students pursuing higher education in any part of the world. The growing student population in Awka, Anambra State in Nigeria due to the presence of Nnamdi Azikiwe University and other notable tertiary institutions, has increased the demand for quality housing in tertiary institutions. Currently hostels face issues of safety, quality, and affordability, affecting students, academic success and well-being. Despite Tetfund\u27s plans to construct new hostels in 2024, only 15% of students live on campus, facing security risks and high off-campus costs. The research aim was to provide an assessment of tenants’ satisfaction in student hostels within and around Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Nigeria. The research objectives include: to establish categories of student hostels in Awka, to assess the current level of tenant satisfaction in different students hostels in Awka, to identify factors influencing tenant satisfaction in students hostels in Awka and to identify areas of improving the level of tenant satisfaction in students hostels in Awka. The scope of the study was limited to coverage of public and private hostels within and outside Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. The population of the study is a total number of public and private hostels in Awka. The study adopted research survey method to elicit data from students, hence primary and secondary data was used for the research study. Taro Yamane formula was used to determine the sample size for both public and private hostel. 366 questionnaire were distributed and 337 was retrieved representing 92.7% responses. Findings revealed that the facilities amongst those living in private hostels had 20.5% basic setups, 35.3% had standard accommodations, and 8.0% enjoy premium conditions. Conversely, Public hostels exhibit a higher proportion of basic facilities (23.7%), but fewer students (11.6%) have standard amenities, and only 0.9% have access to premium facilities. Key areas of dissatisfaction includes room size layout, hygiene issues, facilities quality etc. To improve tenant satisfaction in students hostels, the study recommended areas for improvement for both private and public hostels which include increasing room comfort, ensuring cleanliness and hygiene, bolstering safety and security, upgrading furniture quality, minimizing noise levels, providing reliable utilities and effective management practices such as establishing clear hostel policies and balanced tenancy agreements and flexibility in visiting hours for public hostels
Evaluation of Building Facilities Maintenance Practices in Public Tertiary Institutions in Abia State, Nigeria
No full textThis study evaluates the state of building facilities maintenance in public tertiary institutions in Abia State, Nigeria, with emphasis on identifying current practices, user satisfaction, challenges, and strategies for improvement. A cross-sectional survey design was adopted, and data were collected from 1,101 respondents across Abia State University, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, and Abia State Polytechnic Aba. Structured questionnaires, interviews, and observations were used, and results were analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and t-tests. Findings revealed that most facilities were either averagely maintained or in poor condition, with 71.9% of students expressing dissatisfaction and 81.5% reporting insufficiency of available facilities. Insufficient funding (83.1%), use of substandard materials (55.6%), and poor government attitude (41.9%) emerged as the most critical challenges. Preventive and corrective maintenance methods were perceived as the most effective approaches to sustaining academic performance. The study concludes that sustainable maintenance requires adequate funding, skilled personnel, application of standard materials, and consistent maintenance policies. It recommends that government and institutional authorities prioritize preventive strategies, allocate dedicated budgets, and adopt user-focused maintenance frameworks to improve the learning environment and enhance educational outcomes