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THE IMPACT OF FUEL SUBSIDY REMOVAL ON SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF NIGERIA
No full textThe study examines the impact of the fuel subvention removal on Nigeria’s economic growth and development. The study employed a price pass-through model and an error improvement model to investigate the short- and long-run impacts of fuel support removal On “Socio-economic development,” using data spanning from 1980 to 2022. The test for drift variability to ascertain the solidity of data was done applying the Augmented Dickey-Fuller and Phillip-Perron tests. From the results, fuel aid elimination has no short-term effect on the welfare of the Nigerian people but has long-run positive impacts on the people if funds from subsidy removal are properly channeled. The outcome is in consonance with most scholars’ view that subsidy removal distorts market efficiency and hence negatively affects economic growth. Based on our findings, we make the following recommendations: the government should thoughtfully and sincerely turn the subsidy resources into tactical developmental ventures so as to justify the gains of fuel subsidy. Again, efforts should be made towards rejuvenating and revamping the nation’s plants; this will help enhance our infant industry production and ultimately reduce the price of fuel while encouraging the nation’s economic growth
IMPACT OF GOVERNMENT FISCAL INTERVENTION ON NIGERIA’S ECONOMIC GROWTH
No full textOne of the main issues in the Contemporary macroeconomic literature is the degree to which the government should intervene in the economy. Laissez-faire market economists argue that government interference should be strictly limited as government intervention tends to cause an inefficient allocation of resources. However, others argue that there is a solid reason for public involvement in various areas, such as externalities, public goods and monopoly power. This study, therefore investigates the impact of public intervention expenditure (capital and recurrent expenditure) on economic growth. This article adopted the Autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) model for data analysis. The outcomes showed that government intervention through capital expenditure stimulates the economy and has an optimistic and significant impact on economic growth, in both short and long terms. The study therefore, advocates that government ought to increase public spending on prolific projects that directly improve the standard of the living and should always intervene to ensure that societal desirable outcomes are achieved
INFLUENCE OF MASS MOBILIZATION ON POLICY REFORM: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF NIGERIA'S END BAD GOVERNANCE PROTESTS AND KENYA'S REJECT FINANCE BILL PROTESTS (2024).
No full textThis paper examines the influence of mass mobilization on policy reform through a comparative analysis of Nigeria’s #EndBadGovernance protest and Kenya’s #RejectFinanceBill protest in 2024. Both movements emerged as responses to economic hardship, unpopular government policies, and widespread public dissatisfaction. In Nigeria, escalating inflation, subsidy removal, and currency devaluation triggered nationwide protests demanding better governance and economic relief. Similarly, Kenya’s proposed Finance Bill, which included tax hikes on essential goods, led to large-scale demonstrations, particularly among youth, calling for more equitable fiscal policies. Employing a qualitative research design, this study combines interviews with protest organizers, participants, policymakers, and civil society representatives from both countries as well as content analysis of media narratives to explore the triggers, strategies, and outcomes of these movements. Findings reveal that mass mobilization, driven by social media and grassroots organizing, played a critical role in raising awareness, shaping public discourse, and pressuring governments to reconsider or withdraw contentious policies. However, the outcomes varied: while Kenya’s government responded by withdrawing the Finance Bill, Nigeria’s authorities largely resisted protester demands. The paper highlights the importance of inclusive policymaking, government accountability, and the strategic use of digital platforms in shaping policy reform. It concludes with lessons for African governments on addressing citizens’ grievances, promoting transparency, and strengthening democratic engagement
DIASPORA REMITTANCES AND THE INDUSTRIAL SECTOR IN NIGERIA
No full textThis research work examined the diaspora remittances and the industrial sector in the Nigerian economy for the period 1990-2023. Nigeria is known to be the leading country in Sub-Saharan Africa with the highest inflow of remittances, but the sectorial impact of these remittances is yet to be ascertained in empirical literature. We used the diaspora remittance variables as independent variables, which are workers' remittances, migrant remittances and exchange rate. This led to the formulation of a model based on the sector selected. The data were sourced from the National Bureau of Statistics and the World Bank and analyzed using econometric techniques. The results indicated that migrant and worker remittances increased growth of the industrial sector significantly, with long-run causality running from the diaspora remittance variables to the sectorial growth indicators. The conclusion was that diaspora remittances have helped to increase the output of the sector in Nigeria's industrial sector. We recommended the intensification of technical exchange programs between Nigeria and other advanced countries of the world to increase remittance earnings as well as the unification of exchange rates in order to fully explore the many benefits from diaspora remittances into the various sectors of the Nigerian economy
PRECARIOUS URBANIZATION, INVERTED PEAZANTIZATION AND NEO PEASANTRY: MAPPING THE TRIGGERS OF INSECURITY IN A BYZANTINE AFRICAN STATE
No full textThis paper explores the dynamics of precarious urbanization, inverted peazantization and neo peasantry as critical factors contributing to insecurity and distress in a Byzantine African state. Focusing on the case study of this specific location, the research investigates how rapid and unplanned urban growth exacerbates vulnerabilities among urban dwellers, leading to inverted peazantization and neo-peasantry as critical factors contributing to insecurity and distress. The phenomenon of inverted peazantization reflects the failures of urbanization to provide sustainable livelihoods. Additionally, the rise of neo-peasantry depicts the acute challenges of populations facing economic precarity. The study employs a qualitative research approach in elucidating the complex interplay between precarious urbanization and socio-economic insecurity in the distressed country. By identifying the embedded triggers of insecurity and distress, and mapping their impacts, this paper aims to contribute to policy discussions on sustainable urban development, and resilience building in an arguably transforming but equally distressed African state
AN EXAMINATION OF JAPA OF MEDICAL DOCTORS ON NURSING PRACTICE IN NIGERIA
No full textThe nurse by vocation is not above the medical doctor in medical practice. Rather the nurse is a professional trained to assist the medical doctor in curative care and at the same time also assist the patient in the healing process. The nurse must fulfill the above dual functions in line with stipulated codes and regulations of the nursing profession within a given locale. Despite the specialized training, the nurse is not permitted to perform diagnosis on the patient; because, she is not trained to undertake such operations. The challenges in these times however, have come to be the expansion of the nurses’ duty particularly in the face of the current shortage of medical doctors; which in turn flows from the unregulated migration popularly known as ‘Japa’ of medical doctors out of the country as Nigeria must provide for the healthcare needs of the citizens. Are the nurses then expected to fill in the ever-widening gaps in order to meet healthcare demands? Currently, Nigeria faces impending futuristic crises as in recent times, it has been predicted that Nigeria stands the risk of a collapsed healthcare system in the coming years if she is unable to end the mass movement of her teeming healthcare workforce out of the country and meet the healthcare needs of her citizens. This paper therefore seeks to highlight the effect of the unregulated mass migration of medical doctors on nursing practice in Nigeria generally, by outlining the general duties of the nurse. This paper employs the doctrinal research method and recommends that nurses by virtue of the nature of their training and despite their varied specializations in their care for patients, are largely unfit to replace medical practitioners as doing so will lead to a prevalence of nursing negligenc
LEGAL PROTECTION OF VICTIMS OF GENDER VIOLENCE IN NIGERIA: THE ROLE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN EXPOSING VIOLATIONS
No full textGender based Violence is a disturbing social malaise all over the globe. The social media platform stands as a potent tool in exposing this menace by providing the victims the opportunity to create awareness of the diverse forms of violence meted on them, seek support and at the same time advocate for its eradication. The social media has given victims of gender based violence, the voice to speak out in the face of the culture of silence women in this part of the world are used to. Through the social media, public awareness is achieved, societal norms are challenged, discussions are championed surrounding the global malaise known as gender based violence. The author believes that social media provides the platform for both victims, activists, who are educating the populace, while encouraging victims to speak up. The author looked at the various forms of gender based violence including online gender based violence, which is the most recent form, having a wider range of impact, as the internet is one of the thriving innovation of this century. Also how the victims of gender based violence can be legally protected was discussed. The adequacy and enforcement of the many legislations in place was looked at, to see the missing gap. This article focuses on the legal protection of victims of gender violence and the role social media is playing in exposing the violations which has become a societal menace. Many recommendations were also outlined, which if embraced can help protect victims of gender violenc
Media Advocacy on Security in the South Eastern Nigeria: A Critical Discourse
No full textEvery society needs security and order to enable a meaningful development. The security situation in the South-East region of Nigeria in the last three years has been worrisome. It is adversely affecting the fragile economy of the region where over 80% of the people are daily income earners. This has been the issues for public discussion, political debates on treats to the corporate existence of the Nigerian state. Hence this paper on security advocacy in the South Eastern Nigeria examines the issues, causes, challenges and media role in tackling the security situation. The agenda setting theory was used to guide the work. Data were sourced from secondary sources using the Internet and library. This paper is of the opinion that application of contingency approach in managing security situation in the South Eastern region will lead to developing security alternates that will create mutual relationship between the communities and progressively position the region in deploying optimal combination of resources both at the local and state levels of government defensively for the future. The study recommends that since the predominant concerns of security strategies have changed, there is also a more fundamental need to rethink the weak framework of state security apparatuses in the region to include a combined human-centered security network
Rape and Psychological Trauma in Yejide Kilanko’s Daughters Who Walk This Path
No full textThis paper entitled “rape and psychological trauma in Yejide Kilanko’s Daughters Who Walk This Path ” explores rape, sexual harassment and exploitation as portrayed by the novelist in her novel. The researcher noted the considerable skill used by the author in portraying the plight of young girls in a merciless world dominated by greedy, irresponsible and often cruel men and careless parents in their lives. In the novel, the young, innocent and naïve girl is taken advantage of, and raped by those they trusted. At the end of the day, humiliation, dehumanization and even demented lives become their fate contrary to their expectations. The writer talks about the issue of rape and sexual harassment that stands out amongst the already existing ones while addressing other social issues. The study discovered the gravity of rape and exploitation on young girls in our society. The theoretical approach adopted by the researcher in this work is trauma theory. The data for this study is from primary sources like the selected texts and secondary sources like journals and other library materials. The study concludes that, it is highly plausible that there will be positive and visible representations and construction of gender and gender issues which will create avenues for new challenges and clarification of womens’ understanding of the past and present, as well as their visions for the future
An Application of Multimodality in the Second Language Classroom Communication; A Linguistics Appraisal
No full textClassroom communication in the 21st century has undergone a significant change as a result of improvements in information and communication technology (ICT). The traditional method of classroom based teaching and learning is no longer adequate, resulting in a shift towards a new approach that emphasises interactive, personalised, collaborative, and engaging activities, especially in the field of the English language instruction; and this shift is enabled by the concept of multimodality. However, despite the widespread adoption of multimodal and digital modes of representation outside school settings, classroom discourse practices rely more on conventional print media and less on digital technologies. This study addresses the application of multimodality in second language classroom communication. Its significance is not just in term of offering teachers the opportunity to know how to utilize these digital modes in conveying their messages to students but also in enabling students to decode the meaning-mediated messages through multiple modes of communication. A descriptive quantitative research method was used and the data for the study were collected and analysed through closed ended questionnaire. The study anchored on Social Semiotic Theory propounded by Robert Hodge and Gunther Kress in 1988. The researcher purposively selected sample population of 10 students and 10 teachers of English language from Chukwuemeka Odum egwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Campus. The findings indicated students' enthusiasm and initiative in learning as well as teachers' selection of the modes of representation to stimulate students' creativity within the digital classroom. It was concluded that with the ongoing integration of technology, it is becoming more important to comprehend the complexities of multimodal discourses. The study recommended that effort from lecturers, students and school administrators are required to achieve a successful integration of digital modes in classroom instructions. The study contributed to the body of knowledge in the area of communication studies