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The Supply of Staple Foodstuffs to the Armed Forces in Nigeria during the Inter-War Years
Get PDFThis research explored the critical role of staple foodstuff supply in sustaining the Nigerian Armed Forces during the inter-war years (1919-1939). It investigated the challenges and strategies employed by the colonial government to ensure adequate provision of essential food items to troops stationed across the vast Nigerian territory. The study relied essentially on primary archival sources for its analysis. Files of the Central Secretary’s Office (CSO) on the colonial Nigeria war-economy and the armed forces deposited in the National Archives at Ibadan (NAI), Enugu and Kaduna provided the data for the historical analysis. The study of this phenomenon in West Africa will contribute towards a more global perspective of the history of the Great War. By examining factors such as agricultural production, transportation infrastructure, storage facilities, and procurement policies, the study threw light on the complex logistical operations involved in feeding the military during this period. Additionally, it analyzed the impact of food shortages, economic fluctuations, and global events on the supply chain and its consequences for the morale and effectiveness of the Nigerian Armed Forces.
Keywords: Armed Forces, Strategy, Government, Infrastructure, Fluctuations
Editorial
Get PDFThis issue of NIU Journal of Legal Studies touches on the Issues and Challenges Nigerian Hire Purchase Act, Social Justice in Contemporary Socieities, as well as Customary Land Tenure.
One of the papers, in this edition, critically examines of the Nigerian Hire Purchase Act and the limitations and imbalances therein and suggests legislative amendment to address these limitations and imbalances.
Another paper reveals that in most parts of Nigeria, rural lands are under the customary land tenure, regulated by customs and culture of the communities. It is therefore, recommended that the Land Tenure Law should adopt the operation of the customary land tenure with modifications and that the intervention on the system dislocated rural peace.
In sum, this issue of NIU Journal of Legal Studies features many empirical and theoretical based articles which can be of great benefit to every reader
Editorial
Get PDFThis edition of NIU Journal of Educational Research touches on Digitalized Citizenship Education, Open Education Systems, Multimodal Literacy in Higher Education, University Health Education and the Role of Academics in Democratic Movements.
One of the papers, in this issue, reveals that the practice pattern of University Health Education students is either good or poor. Moreover. While the exercise behaviour, regular behaviour, health risk behaviour and life appreciation were statistically significantly different by gender, nutrition, health responsibility, social support and stress management were not statistically significantly different by gender. It is, therefore, suggested that the poor practice pattern of the students in healthy lifestyle indices can be improved through sensitization of the students by their lecturers on indices in which they reported poorly.
Another paper also reveals that that when thoughtfully implemented, multimodal literacy can enhance student engagement, academic performance, and digital competence. However, infrastructural limitations and uneven faculty readiness remain key challenges. The paper therrfore, recommends increased investment in digital infrastructure, targeted faculty development, and the inclusion of structured digital literacy programmes within university curricula.
On the whole, this issue of NIU Journal of Educational Research features many empirical and theoretical based articles which can be of great benefit to every reader
Untangling the Nexus between Human Capital Development and Manufacturing Output in Nigeria
No full textThis study investigated the nexus between human capital development and manufacturing sector output in Nigeria over the period 1980–2023. Secondary data obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Statistical Bulletin were analyzed using the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) approach to capture both short-run and long-run relationships. The empirical findings revealed that primary school enrollment had a negative and statistically insignificant effect on manufacturing output, suggesting a misalignment between educational outcomes and the skill requirements of the manufacturing sector. Government expenditures on education and health exhibited positive but statistically insignificant coefficients, indicating that public investment in human capital had not yet translated into measurable productivity gains. In contrast, population growth had a positive and statistically significant impact, highlighting its role in expanding the labor force and market size that stimulated industrial activity. Conversely, life expectancy exerted a negative and significant influence, reflecting demographic pressures such as aging and higher dependency ratios. The study concluded that improving the quality and relevance of human capital development, rather than merely expanding access, was essential for strengthening the link between human capital and manufacturing output in Nigeria. It further recommended targeted education reforms, efficient public health spending, and population management strategies to unlock the productivity potential of the Nigerian manufacturing sector.
Keywords: Human Capital Development, Manufacturing sector Output, ARDL mode
Artificial Intelligence and Recruitment Practices in Nigeria: Ethical Implications and the Future of Talent Management
No full textAt a time where the use of Artificial Intelligence packages has virtually taken over human activities today, the human resources segment responsible for the recruitment of prospective employees is not left behind. As a result, the study explored artificial intelligence and recruitment practices in Nigeria: Ethical implications and the future of talent management. The survey research design type using the descriptive approach was employed in this study. This design allows for the study of a large population with a view to generating varied characteristics of the identified phenomenon. The population for the study comprised all recruiting organisations in Lagos, Edo, Kwara, Imo, and Borno states, respectively. Through the multi-stage technique, the ballot and hat procedure was used to select 5 states from 36 states. A stratified sampling procedure was then employed to select 6 public-private recruitment firms from each of the states; a Proportionate sampling procedure of 20% with replacement was used to select 2 recruitment organisations each from the respective states to make a total of 10 public-private recruiting firms. A simple random sampling procedure was later introduced to select a sample of 540 respondents for the study. Artificial Intelligence and Recruitment Practices in Nigeria Questionnaire (AIRPiNQ) was used for data collection. This Questionnaire is a 24 closed tools with 4 Likert Scale response format of Strongly Agree (SA), Agree (A), Disagree (D) and Strongly Disagree (SD). Ethical consideration for the instrument was determined. Validity of the instrument was determined, and using the Cronbach alpha index of .893; Simple correlation and multiple correlation analysis were used to analyse data and hypotheses tested at .05 level of significance. The findings of the study revealed that the use of Artificial Intelligence tools has helped to facilitate the selection of competent and resourceful employees. The study concluded that AI offers a clear pathway to faster, more consistent, and potentially more meritocratic hiring when properly governed by industry frameworks. It is recommended among others that there needs to exist strengthened governance, human oversight and regulatory compliance under Nigeria’s emerging AI and data-protection policy of the nation as contained in the Nigeria Communication Commission and Nigeria Data Protection Act policy documents.
Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Recruitment Practices, Talent Management, Employees, Human Resources Managemen
A Critical Analysis of Determinants Influencing the Effectiveness of Academic Staff Training and Development in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions
No full textThis paper critically examines the key determinants influencing the effectiveness of academic staff training and development in Nigerian tertiary institution. Using qualitative content analysis, the study explores institutional policies, funding mechanisms, faculty motivation, infrastructural capacity, and external influences that shape staff development outcomes. The findings reveal that although significant progress has been made—particularly through interventions by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund)—persistent challenges such as inadequate institutional funding, weak policy implementation, politicized access to training opportunities, and low faculty engagement hinder the effectiveness of training programs. The paper concludes by proposing actionable recommendations, including strengthening institutional frameworks, improving resource allocation, enhancing motivation systems, and promoting international collaborations to boost academic staff development in Nigerian tertiary institutions.
Keywords: Academic staff development, Training effectiveness, Tertiary education, Nigerian universities, Institutional policy
Family Factor as an Impediment to Effective Mental Health Service Utilization Among Behavioral Patients in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria
No full textThis study aimed to explore family factors as impediments to effective mental health service utilization among behavioural patients in Benin City. Specifically, it examined how family beliefs and financial capability influence mental health services utilization. A qualitative narrative research design was employed, involving in-depth interviews with 14 informants which comprised 8 mental health outpatients and 6 mental health professionals from the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Uselu. The collected data were analysed thematically using Braun and Clarke’s method. Findings revealed that family beliefs, particularly cultural and spiritual interpretations of mental illness, significantly hinder timely access to psychiatric care and leading to a preference for traditional and religious interventions over medical treatment. Additionally, financial incapacity emerged as a major barrier, with patients and mental health professionals reported that the cost of medications, consultations, and transportation discouraged sustained treatment and led to relapses. This study therefore concluded that both belief and economic hardship within families are major obstacles to mental health service utilization in Benin City as these factors delay diagnosis, interrupt treatment and ultimately worsen patient outcomes. Given the conclusion, it is recommended that culturally sensitive mental health education campaigns be implemented to dispel myths and promote biomedical care and advocates for government-subsidized mental health services and social welfare support for low-income families to reduce financial burden and improve treatment adherence.
Keywords: Family, Mental Health, Mental Health Disorder, Mental Health Service Utilization, Behavioural Patients, Belief, Financial Capability
Symbols in the Shrine of Ushi Deity of Akpolu Etche in South-South Nigeria
No full textThis essay focuses on symbols in the shrine of Ushi deity of Akpoku Etche. The paper posits that symbols found in the shrine of Ushi deity are classified into the following groups: Artistic symbolism, symbolism of vegetable materials, symbolism of constructed images and objects, and communicative symbolism. The paper argues that symbols in the shrine of Ushi deity has helped to create a medium for communion and communication among the devotees on one hand, and between them and the object of worship on the other hand. The paper also contends that these symbols are like the hub which connect and link the devotees of Ushi deity to the supersensible world. The methodology adopted was oral interviews (reports of the devotees of Ushi deity and handed down tradition from the custodians of Akpoku custom and tradition) and secondary sources (published materials). The study adopts phenomenological approach to describe and interpret the symbolic interaction between the devotees and the object of worship. The study also adopts “symbolic interactionism” as theoretical frameworks. Finding reveals that through these symbols the devotees enter into a relationship with the supersensible world.
Keywords: Akpoku, Ushi deity and Symbols
Depression, Self-Esteem, Coping Strategies, Social Support, and Hopelessness as Predictors of Psychological Distress among Unemployed Graduates in Lagos, Nigeria
No full textUnemployment remains a major socio-economic challenge with profound implications for the psychological well-being of young graduates. This study investigated the predictive roles of depression, self-esteem, coping strategies, social support, and hopelessness in psychological distress among unemployed graduates in Nigeria. A correlational research design was adopted, and data were collected from 126 unemployed graduates using standardised psychological instruments. Multiple regression analysis revealed that the predictors jointly accounted for 55% of the variance in psychological distress (R = .74, R² = .55, Adjusted R² = .52, F(5,120) = 18.46, p < .01). Depression and hopelessness significantly increased psychological distress, while self-esteem, coping strategies, and social support functioned as protective factors. These findings underscore the complex interplay of individual and social variables in shaping unemployed youths’ mental health. The study concludes that interventions addressing depression and hopelessness, alongside programmes promoting resilience, social connectedness, and self-worth, are crucial for alleviating distress among unemployed graduates. It recommends multi-level approaches involving counselling, institutional support, and policy-driven initiatives to enhance psychological well-being and reduce the adverse mental health outcomes associated with graduate unemployment.
Keywords: unemployment, psychological distress, depression, self-esteem, coping strategies, social support, hopelessnes
Gender Attitudes and Domestic Violence against Men in Literature
No full textDomestic violence remains a burning issue within the family and indeed in society. It has become common in society to see women, rather than men, being beaten, abused, and murdered by their intimate partners. Consequently, several scholarly works dwell more on domestic violence against women while ignoring or paying inadequate attention to the male experience. As a result, the present study examines domestic violence against men perpetrated by women through the lens of literature in Igbo. Ofomata’s novel, Ihe Ọjọọ gbaaAfọ… (1999), was purposively selected. Dollard et al.’s (1939) Frustration-Aggression Theory was employed as an analytical guide. The result shows that men suffer domestic violence, as epitomized in the protagonist Ikenna, who suffered constant abuse from his wife, Nkemdilim. Ikenna was subjected to verbal abuse, public scorn and humiliation, as well as physical attack, all by his wife. As a result, he suffered isolation from his family and friends, started avoiding his home, and resorted to drunkenness as a coping mechanism. In the end, Ikenna suffered low self-esteem and depression as a result of his wife’s aggressive tendencies. The paper argues that women, like men, are perpetrators of domestic violence. However, men hardly cry out or report the abuse on them due to social stigma. Domestic violence against men should be condemned or eliminated, just as violence against women, because of its negative consequences on the abused and collateral effects on society.
Keywords: Igbo Literature, Igbo Novel, Igbo Culture, Gender Attitude, Domestic Violence, Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), Gender-Inclusive Violence (GIV), Male Victim, Female Perpetrator, Theories of Domestic Violenc