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IMPACT OF FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT INFLOWS ON ECONOMIC GROWTH IN SUB-SAHARA AFRICA
No full textAs the global economy becomes more interconnected, foreign direct investment (FDI) has become prevalent in nearly every country. A notable trend is the concentration of FDI inflows towards developing nations, driven by emerging opportunities and substantial market potential. Nonetheless, there are ongoing debates surround the actual impact of FDI on the economies of developing countries. Therefore, this study examined the impact of foreign direct investment on economic performances in sub-Saharan Africa using panel autoregressive distributed lag techniques from 2000 to 2022. The findings of the study revealed that FDI increases economic growth and inflation rate in Sub-Saharan African countries. Moreover, the coefficient of the error correction model was negative and significant indicating that the short-run disequilibrium is corrected in the long-run. Given the significant role of foreign direct investment inflows in influencing growth in sub-Saharan Africa, it is recommended that SSA countries should invest in renewable energy as well as technologies so as to attract more FDI.  
ENERGY CONSUMPTION AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA
No full textOver the last four decades (1982-2022), the value of real gross domestic product of Nigeria has been low and the actual growth rate of real GDP has fallen below the country’s targeted growth rate on several occasions. To examine this concern, this study explored the impact of energy consumption on economic growth in Nigeria from 1990-2022. This study was anchored on the neo-classical growth theory and was based on the analytical framework of the Vector Error Correction model (VECM) and Granger Causality test. The findings showed that there exists a long-run dynamic relationship between energy consumption and economic growth in Nigeria. The Granger Causality test result indicated that there exists no causal relationship between renewable energy consumption, non-renewable energy consumption and economic growth in Nigeria. The study concluded that energy consumption has a significant impact on economic growth in Nigeria. Based on these findings, the study recommended among other things that government should boost its targeted spending on the energy sector by improving the overall budget allocated to the sector and also create an agency for energy financing such as the India\u27s Renewable Energy Financing Agency.  
IMPACT OF POPULATION GROWTH ON THE IMPORTATION OF CONSUMABLE GOODS IN NIGERIA
No full textThe paper studied the impact of population growth on importation of consumables in Nigeria using time series data for the period of 1982 to 2022. The study adopted the Malthusian population theory and the dependency theory as the theoretical framework. The data were analysed using the Vector error correction model (VECM) and the results revealed that population growth had a negative but significant effect on importation of consumables in Nigeria. The test also showed a unidirectional relationship between population growth and food importation as well as negative effect of population shock on food importation over the period studied. Based on the findings of the results, the government is advised to increase budget allocation to agriculture to boost food output through mechanization of farming process. There should be establishment of agricultural institute to help educate and equip the population with modern knowledge on food and livestock production. Stabilization of the exchange rate level by the government, to control import and export levels, as well as prices of imported foods. The government should intensify efforts to reduce insurgency especially in the North and resolve herders and farmers conflicts to help encourage people interested in undertaking farming and livestock production in Nigeria
URBANISATION OF BENIN CITY AND ITS IMPACT ON THE QUALITY OF SOILS IN SELECTED DUMPSITES
No full textBenin City has experienced rapid population growth, urban expansion, and rising consumption, intensifying the challenge of inadequate solid waste management. This study investigates the impact of municipal solid waste (MSW) dumpsites on heavy metal concentrations in soils and private boreholes in selected parts of the city. Soil, borehole, and MSW composition data were obtained from the National Centre for Energy and Environment, University of Benin. Samples were analyzed for iron (Fe), zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), chromium (Cr), cadmium (Cd), and lead (Pb). Additionally, Landsat 8 satellite imagery (2010–2022) from the U.S. Geological Survey was employed to examine land cover dynamics. Findings revealed a steady increase in urban land use, from 23.97% in 2010 to its peak in 2022. Elevated heavy metal concentrations were recorded at both dumpsites, with Fe showing the highest mean level (232.73 mg/L at Oluko and 123.1 mg/L at Ikhueniro). While other metals were within World Health Organization (WHO) permissible limits for drinking water, Fe exceeded the recommended threshold. The composition of MSW followed the order: organic waste > paper > plastic > wood > glass > ceramic > metal, with organic waste accounting for 31.3% (47 kg) at Oluko and 27.9% (51 kg) at Ikhueniro. The study underscores the urgent need for public sensitization, wastesorting awareness campaigns, and integration of MSW education into school curricula to promote sustainable waste management. 
A CRITIQUE OF THE LEGAL REGIME FOR COMPANY RECEIVER AND MANAGER IN NIGERIA
No full textThis study revisited the legal regime for corporate receivership in Nigeria. The essence is todetermine the challenges, if any, associated with the practices of receivership and proffer suggestionsfor reform. Adopting a doctrinal methodology, the study critically examined the concept ofreceivership in Nigeria as well as the rules of appointment and powers of receivers and managers inNigeria. The study argued that although the current legal regime for receivership in Nigeria iscommendable, there are immensity of legal challenges and uncertainties which largely affect thecore benefits of receivership as an insolvency mechanism in Nigeria. For instance, the dichotomybetween a receiver simpliciter and receiver manager has long overdue its usefulness. Also, there areseveral reported cases of appointment of receiver without due regards to the condition precedent. Inaddition, the cost of receivership procedure is left unregulated, which is unhealthy for a companyalready in financial distress. Informed by the foregoing and other challenges, the study proffersconstructive recommendations for Nigeria’s policy makers. In particular, the study proposed thatthe Nigeria’s Corporate Affairs Commission should introduce dedicated guidelines for receivershipin Nigeria, taking into account the existing loopholes in the legal framework. It is hoped that theproposed guidelines will provide clarity and further strengthen receivership procedure in Nigeria
INTEGRATION OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS INTO TRADE AND INVESTMENT TREATIES
No full textThe need for a strategic tool for shaping investment policies in line with sustainability goals cannot be overemphasized. The research examined the integration of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into trade and investment treaties. This can help developing countries in devising investment agreements that are conducive to promoting and facilitating sustainable investments. The critical step towards aligning international economic law basic concepts of trade and investment treaties with global sustainability objectives, has prompted the global community to align trade and investment policies with the SDGs. The research analysed the evolving trend toward integrating sustainability-oriented provisions in international economic agreements. It explored the rationale behind this integration and further discussed the challenges and opportunities. In particular, the research highlighted the mechanisms through which SDG objectives are integrated in treaty language, such as preambles, general exceptions, investor obligations, and dispute settlement provisions. The paper found that non integration of the SDG objectives into trade and investment treaties is inimical to global economic governance and sustainable economic development. The research recommended for an enhanced strategies for coherence between trade liberalization and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It concluded that the integration of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into trade and investment treaties will ensure that global economic governance contributes meaningfully to the achievement of the SDGs 2030 Agenda. track exchanges on an international investment policy environment that contributes to sustainable development is a sure way to global economic governance and economic development.
LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY TO FOSTER CREATIVITY AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE IN MODERN OFFICES IN DELTA STATE
No full textThe main purpose of the study was to determine how modern technologies are utilized to enhance creativity and promote cultural exchange in modern offices in Delta State. Two research questions and two hypotheses were tested in the study. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design. The population of the study comprised 139 lecturers in Office Technology and Management (Business Education) in tertiary institutions in Delta State. The entire population was used without sampling because it was manageable. A structured questionnaire which was developed by the researchers and validated by three experts; two in OTM and one in measurement and evaluation, was used for data collection. The reliability of the instrument was achieved through a trial test and test of reliability using Cronbach Alpha yielded reliability coefficient values of 0.84 for Cluster A and 0.88 for Cluster B, resulting in an overall reliability coefficient of 0.86 for the LTCCEQ. Mean, standard deviation and one sample t-test were used to analyze data for the study. Findings of the study revealed that the use of technology significantly promotes employee creativity and facilitates cultural exchange in modern offices in Delta State. Findings further showed that technology positively influences creativity and cultural exchange among employees in modern offices in Delta State. Based on the findings, recommendations are made that managers of organizations should invest in cutting-edge digital tools and platforms that stimulate employee creativity and enable cultural exchange among diverse teams. 
IDENTIFICATION OF DEPTH TO BASEMENT OVER UGEP AND ENVIRONS, CROSS-RIVER STATE, NIGERIA USING SLOPE METHOD ANALYSIS OF AEROMAGNETIC DATA
No full textThe study aimed at the identification of depth to basement over Ugep and environs, Cross River State, Nigeria, using slope method analysis of aeromagnetic data. The study area covers an estimated area of 55 km by 55 km squared between latitudes 5⁰30’N to 6⁰00’N and longitude 8⁰00’E to 8⁰30’E. The data involved were processed and interpreted using the Surfer-32 software. Seven profiles were taken on the residual anomaly map, which shows the anomalies present. Peter’s Half-Slope method is used to deduce the depth to the basement of the study area. The visual inspection of magnetic maps depicts that the total magnetic intensity ranges from 7820 nT to 8120 nT while the residual magnetic intensity ranges from -140 nT to 160 nT. The area is intensely fractured with major faults trending in NE-SW direction and minor fault tending in the NW-SE direction. The depth to basement obtained using Peter’s Half-Slope method ranges from 0.16 km to 4.8 km with an average of 2.05 km across the study area. The basement map generated revealed the basement configuration as well as the sedimentary thicknesses within the study area. The 3D surface plot of the basement map indicates the presence of depression and uplift. The findings of this study suggest that the study area possesses some requisite characteristics for possible hydrocarbon accumulation within the study area, considering the huge sedimentary thickness in the area
GENDER AND BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT AS CORRELATES OF READING AND WRITING IN PUPILS IN ORU EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, IMO STATE
No full textThis study investigates the relationship between teachers\u27 gender, classroom behaviour management, pupils’ reading and writing abilities in Oru East Local Government Area, Imo State. Two research questions guided the study and two null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The study adopted the correlation survey research design. The sample for the study involved 377 respondents comprising 47 teachers and 330 pupils in 20 primary schools in the area. The instruments for data collection were two: Classroom Management Practices Survey (CMPS) and Pupils’ Reading and Writing Achievement Schedule (PRWAS). The CMPS and PRWAS were subjected to face validity by three validates. The reliability of the instruments was determined using the Cronbach Alpha. Coefficients for .73 and .82 for PRWAS. The method for data collection was the direct delivery approach. Linear Regression was used to test hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The correlation matrix that teachers’ gender has moderate relationship with reading and writing among primary schools’ pupils, and a moderate relationship between teachers’ behaviour management and pupils’ performance in reading and writing skills. The null hypothesis is rejected and implies that teachers’ gender has a significant relationship with pupils’ performance in reading and writing in primary schools. Similarly, behaviour management has a significant relationship with pupils; performance in reading and writing in primary schools. Based on these results, the researcher recommends targeted professional development for teachers in behaviour management, promotion of gender-sensitive teaching practices, and the implementation of data-driven educational strategies to improve pupils’ performance. These measures aim to create a more supportive and equitable learning environment, thereby improving literacy skills among pupils
IMPACTS OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE ON CHILDREN’S DEVELOPMENT IN GOBACHOP COMMUNITY, PAYNESVILLE, MONTSERRADO COUNTY, LIBERIA
No full textGender-based violence is grounded in unequal power relations, cultural norms, and discriminatory practices that privilege one gender over another. This study investigated the impact of gender-based violence (GBV) on children’s development in Gobachop Community, Paynesville, Montserrado County, Liberia. Two research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. Descriptive survey research design was employed. The population of the study comprised of 60 children in Paynesville, Montserrado County, Liberia. There was no sampling because the population was manageable for the study. A Five-point rating scale questionnaire titled “Questionnaire on the Impact of Gender-Based Violence (QIGBV)” was used for data collection. An overall Cronbach alpha co-efficient of 0.74 was used to establish the reliability of the study. The instrument was validated by three experts, one form measurement and evaluation unit in the Department of Educational Foundations, one from the Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education, and one from the Rudolph Kwanue University, Republic of Liberia. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions while t-test was used to test null hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance.
The finding of the study among others showed that the impacts of gender-based violence on the physical and social development of children leads to injuries, children perceiving and reacting to things negatively, and most often young men sometimes involving into criminal offences against the abusive parent (mostly fathers), in order to protect their mother and siblings, as well as regularly become victims of an act of revenge by the abuser against the mother in Gobachop Community. Recommendations include establishment of support Systems, community awareness programs, capacity building for caregivers, policy implementation and enforcement, access to education, mental health services, economic empowerment, collaboration and partnerships among government agencies, NGOs, community-based organizations, and other stakeholders to ensure a coordinated response to GBV and its impact on children development