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Commodification: Feminist Struggles in Sutherland's the Marriage of Anansewa and Sofola's Wedlock of the Gods
No full textWomen have always been considered as simply mere commodities. This has made them not to be valued for their human qualities in the society. Women in most African cultures are seen as commodities, where they are being given out in marriage against their will. Most times they are being sold out as commodities for economic values. However, African writers have been able to expose the flaws and dangers in such a conception. This study examines the negative impact of feminist struggles as a result of commodification by African parents. The study adopts feminism as a theory and uses textual analysis method to critically analyze Efua Sutherland's The Marriage of Anansewa and Zulu Sofola's Wedlock of the Gods. Through content analysis, the study discusses the commodification of women and their struggles in the African Patriarchal society. The study concludes that women will do better and contribute more positively in the society when they are given freedom to live as humans not as commodities. The study recommends that awareness should be created by triggering dialogue through theatre. This approach will open a unique space to build awareness on the effects of forced marriages as well as open discussion on how to address the issu
Syntactic Analysis of Topicalization in Ikwuano Igbo
No full textThe aim of this paper 'Syntactic Analysis of Topicalization in IkwuanoIgbo' is to examine topicalization in Ikwuano, with a view toestablishing the Ikwuano strategy. Syntax deals with the rules andguidelines for sentence formation while word order arrangementcontributes a lot in the grammaticality of a sentence. Topicalization is amechanism of syntax that establishes an expression as the sentence orclause topic by having it appear at the front of the sentence. Thisresearch argues that topicalization is an unbounded movement; it claimsthat, there is a complex interconnection between topicalization andfocus in the language as no constituents of a sentence can be focusedwithout topicalizaion. The Theoretical framework for this study is themovement principle of principles and parameters of Noam Chomsky. Inthe process of movement, an element iterates from one place to theother. This work explains the motivation for the topicalized strategy andits behavior in the language. The data for this paper is elicited utterancesby adult native speakers from Ikwuano and intuition from the researcherwho is a native speaker. Finding reveals that, when the movingconstituent is extracted from its logical position, it leaves behind a copy that is regarded as a ghost of the moving item. This study argues thattopicalization is a kind of focusing and fronting of constituent'sstructure because it involves the preposing of the item to be topicalizedas a leftward movement rule. 
Effective Communication: An Emphasis on Clarity
No full textCommunication is a process of shared meaning. When meaning is notunderstood in a communication context the whole essence ofcommunicating with someone is lost due to gap in the process. Thispaper attempts to fill the gap which is responsible for obscurity inmeaning and failure in sharing clear and understandable messages inmany of our communication endeavours. It is a discourse analysis ofselected writing problems that hinder clarity in writing and make ourcommunication ineffective. It is hinged on the three-part theories ofCognitive Load, Cognitive Learning, and Cognitive Bias. The aim is tocomment on the importance of clarity in the very nature ofcommunication and re-emphasize its worth for human survival. Thepaper appraises the linear, interactive and transactional conceptions ofthe communication art. The research randomly assembles some factorsthat affect clarity and constitute barrier to effective communication indaily encounters using documentary and discourse approaches. Theresults of the field selection uncover some salient principles andanatomy of effective communication based on clarity. The fieldoutcome reveals the need to take clarity seriously if our communication must be devoid of misunderstanding, rift and rancour. Hence the reportstresses the need for a sender of message to have clear purpose forconveying messages which are received, interpreted and understood bythe receiver exactly as intended by the sender in such a way that both(sender and receiver) are satisfied and happy with the communicationoutcome. The paper recommends a checklist to keep ourcommunication simple, easy to read, understand and to the point
Foreign Private Investments and Real Gross Domestic Product in Nigeria
No full textThe study which covered the period spanning from 1981 to 2020 (40 years) examined the impact of foreign private sector investment on Nigerian economy. The study specifically explored the impacts of foreign private sector real investment (FPSRI) and foreign private sector portfolio investment (FPSPI) on the Real Gross Domestic Product (RGDP) of the Real Gross Domestic Product (RGDP) of Nigeria. The data for the study were sourced and obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Statistical Bulletin and World Bank Database from 1981 to 2020. Econometric techniques of unit root, integration, ARDL regression, error correction model were employed in analyzing the data. The results showed that foreign private sector real investment (FPSRI) exerted significant positive impact on real gross domestic product (RGDP) growth during the period studied where as foreign private sector portfolio investment (FPSPI) exerted significant negative impact on RGDP growth both short and long runs. The study recommended that monetary and fiscal policies should be geared toward improving foreign private sector investment most especially, foreign real investment to boast economic growth in Nigeria
Innovation and Economic Growth in Nigeria (2013 -2022)
No full textInnovation has been viewed as one of the major drivers of economic growth but its exact effect is still a topic of debate among researchers. Innovation contributes to new products, services, processes, new product improvements and new business models. Any country or business venture, that has innovative culture in place can grow without difficulty. This is notwithstanding the fact that the innovative process is not always easy. This study investigates innovation and its effect on economic growth in Nigeria for the period 2013-2022. Ex post facto research design is employed, using secondary data sourced from WDIs, WIPO Statistics, CBN Statistical Bulletins, NBS and GII 2022. Generalized Method of Moments (GMM) regression analysis is employed to ascertain the effect of innovation on economic growth. The estimation was done with the aid of EViews version12.The results show that patents, trademarks, industrial designs and research and development expenditures do not have any significant effect on economic growth in Nigeria. The inflation rate as one of the control variables indicates a significant negative effect on economic growth, while tertiary school enrolment as proxy for human capital development, and foreign exchange rate do not show any significant positive effect on economic growth for the period covered by this study. The conclusion is that innovation does not drive economic growth in Nigeria. The policymakers should reassess the existing innovation policies and strategies and consider alternative approaches that would encourage innovation to promote economic growth in Nigeri
The Weight of Tradition and Superstitions: An Interrogation of Chinelo Okparanta's Under the Udala Trees
No full textThe study examines the influence of tradition and superstitions on the existence of the characters of Chinelo Okparanta – an Igbo writer in the diaspora. The novel is set in 1960s Nigeria and follows the story of Ijeoma, a girl growing up in war-torn Nigeria who must come to terms with her sexuality and the conflict this presents in society. In particular, the paper is interested in examining the choking weight of tradition and superstition as portrayed in the selected literary text. It constitutes the discussion of various factors that affect people at different levels in association with tradition and in this case, same-sex relationships. The main objective of the paper is to analyse how homosexuality became a weighty tradition for an African writer of Igbo descent. Major scholarships on alternative sexualities have simultaneously exploited the erotic possibilities of same gender relationships and stigmatize it as grossly repulsive, un-African and most unlikely. The paper utilises W.E.B. Dubois' theory of “Double Consciousness” in the reading, analysis and interpretation of this text. The findings reveal that the writer's predilection to Eurocentric ways influences her assertions as reflected in her choice of characters that like her are cast in the in-between space. These characters shuttle between points of inclusion and exclusion and view heterosexuality as weighty and confounding. The dearth of queer criticisms is a reflection of the perception by most Africans that homosexuality is inherently alien to African cultures
Usefulness of Ubiquitous Learning Technology and Learning Environments to Postgraduate Students of Computer and Robotics Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
No full textThe detection technologies; is possible to detect locations of learners in various dimensions and provide them with the necessary learning contents simultaneously. The limitations imposed by traditional learning environments can be overcome by ubiquitous learning. Elearning environments, in particular, assist learners to access learning resources anywhere and anytime they like without being subjected to the limitations of time and space. This paper tries to identify the key factors that influence Computer education- (innovation, learning motivation, and computer self-efficacy) and their impact on Computer education will bring satisfaction. Two research questions were answered and literatures were reviewed. The study adopted descriptive survey research was adopted and structured questionnaire was the instrument used for the data collection. A total population of 23 respondents drawn from which is the 2017/2018 registered Postgraduate students of the Department of Computer and Robotics Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. No sampling technique was conducted because of its manageable population size. A questionnaire containing 97 items titled Ubiquitous Learning Questionnaire (ULQ) was used to obtain information from respondents. The instrument was face-validated by one lecturer from the Department of Computer Education Peaceland College of Education, Abakaliki Campus, Ebonyi state and a lecturer from the Department of Computer and Robotics Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. The instrument was trial tested to establish the internal consistency of the items. Twenty copies of the questionnaire were administered to students of Department of Computer Education Peaceland College of Education, Abakaliki Campus, Ebonyi state. These respondents were not part of the population for the study. The reliability of the instrument was conducted using Cronbach alpha reliability method which yielded overall co-efficient of 0.76 and 65, 73, 74, 63, and 78 for the different clusters respectively. Two research assistants were used. These were assigned to cover the College of Education. Data collected was through four points Likert questionnaires called Ubiquitous Learning Questionnaire (ULQ) with two sections; Afor demographic data collection and B for collecting information for the study. To answer the research questions, used to ascertain the deviation of data collected. A criterion of 2.50 was adopted as the cutoff point (agreement level) for the items. Hence, any mean point less than 2.50 was rejected. Data for the study collected from responses was analysed using one sample T – test with standard deviation. The response options of Strongly Aware (SA), Aware (A), Slightly Aware (SA), Not Aware (NA) were used. Based on the findings of the study, conclusions was drawn and recommended that the National University Commission (NUC) which is the regulatory body responsible for designing the curriculum, accreditation of programmes and general overseeing of the education programmes where the computer educators are trained should also take into account the Context-aware ubiquitous learning environments and the technologies
Global Employability Skills Required of Business Education Graduates in Delta State
No full textThe study focused on global employability skills required of business education graduates in Delta State. Two research questions and two null hypotheses guided the study.The descriptive survey research design was used for the study. The population of the study comprised 76 business educators in Federal Technical College Asaba and Delta University, Agbor. A questionnaire duly validated by experts was used for data collection. The mean statistics was used to answer the research questions while t-test was used to test the null hypotheses. The findings of the study revealed the global employability skills are needed by business education graduates to be employable in the global world. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others that curriculum of business education should be reviewed to embrace the global employability skills as identified in the study. Also, business educators should improve and update themselves to be in line with the global work expectations. This will as well help them to impact same to their students
The Impact of Religiosity on Human Resource Management in Public Sectors in Nigeria
No full textReligiosity has been identified as one of the critical factor thatinfluences human resource management practices in the public sector inNigeria. This paper explores the impact of religiosity on humanresource management in the public sector in Nigeria. Using an ex-postfacto research, this study is anchored on secondary sources, whereincontent analysis was utilized. More so, the social-exchange theory wasapplied as theoretical framework of analysis. The findings of the studyshow that religiosity influences efficiency, leadership, recruitment,development, performance appraisal and reward systems in the publicsector in Nigeria. Similarly, it was found that religious beliefs andpractices are considered in the recruitment and staff selection whiletraining and development programs are align with religious values. Onthe other hand, performance appraisal systems are influenced byreligiosity, with managers considering moral and ethical conduct ofstaff alongside their job performance. This paper concludes thatreligiosity has a significant impact on human resource managementpractices in the public sector in Nigeria as well as recommends thathuman resource manager need to be aware of religious beliefs andpractices of their staff in order to manage them effectivel
A Critical Discourse Analysis of Ideologies in Twitter Posts on #EndSARS and Nigeria's 2023 General Elections
No full textNigerian youths have at various times embarked and participated inprotests to register their displeasure at some government policiesthrough engaging in physical and media movements. For example,'Occupy Nigeria' one of the notable protests, was staged by these youthto protest the proposed increment in the prices of petroleum products byphysically occupying streets and government facilities in 2012following the design of Occupy Wall Street movement in the US.Another prominent protest, #endSARS in 2020 was staged by theyouths in virtually all the states of Nigeria over police manhandling ofcitizens. It is adjudged to be a coordinated protest which involved mostNigerian youths. Police brutality on Nigerians has increasedexponentially leading to extra-judicial killings in some instances.Public outcries against the excesses of the police have gone unheeded.In order to pacify the public, the police authorities had at various timesin the past announced the dissolution of the Special Anti-RobberySquad (SARS) in principle. This study critically examines the discourseof posts by Nigerian youths resident in the country on Twitter in the#endSARS protests of 2020 and its implications for the 2023 general elections. Data analysis is based on van Dijk's ideological discourseanalysis. Findings reveal the use of a variety of discursive structures andstrategies to express ideological beliefs based on negativelexicalization, hyperbole, compassion, apparent altruism, apparenthonesty, negative comparison, warning, and norm and value violationamong others.