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INEC and Electoral Outcome in Nigeria: An Appraisal of Voters’ Apathy in the South East
No full textThe study is an interrogation INEC and Electoral outcome in Nigeria, with a focus on voter’s apathy in the southEast. The board objective of the paper is to ascertain whether the role of INEC in the conduct of an election
accounted for voter’s apathy in the South East. The paper engaged structural functionalism as the theoretical
perspective. The data were generated through secondary source while content analysis was employed to analyze
the data. It was discovered that poor electoral management and near absence of voters sensitization hugely
accounted for voters apathy in the region. From the finding, the paper recommended that INEC should imbibe
the modern global technological trend of concluding election and finally fine tune voters education processes
On the accretion flow and mass accretion rates/fluctuations in black hole candidate; MAXI J1535–571
Full text linkMAXI J1535–571 underwent dramatic and transient outbursts accompanied by accretion flow. Hard X-radiations are produced due to thermal–and inverse–comptonization of soft photons by high-temperature electrons. The variations/fluctuations of components of the accretion flow rates and their fractional X-ray emissions/flux variability contributions at different epochs infer the spectral states. In this study, we utilized MAXI J1535–571 data observed by the three X-ray missions/detectors (MAXI/GSC, NuSTAR, and SWIFT/BAT) on the same and/or close-in epochs. Each detector’s data were separately reduced and analyzed using HEASoft v6.28 and its software packages alongside the standard pipeline product software of each detector. Thereafter, the MAXI J1535–571 data were simultaneously fitted in XSPEC version 12.10.1f and modelled using selected analytical and phenomenological models (AP-model) to examine the photon index–NBMC saturation effect and variations of components of the accretion flow rates. Moreover, the TCAF model was used on MAXI J1535–571 data to determine the correlation of components of the accretion flow rates. The AP– and TCAF–models gave a statistically acceptable fit with a reduced Chi-squared value of ≤ 1.2, and their spectral results were compared. The best-fit photon index of ~ 2.0–2.20 affirms that MAXI J1535–571 is in its rising phase; the hard-intermediate state. The correlation of mass accretion rates suggests that their variations/fluctuations could be responsible for the dynamics and geometry of the accretion flow
INTERDISCIPLINARITY IN SUSTAINABILITY PRACTICE: RETHINKING ACCOUNTING EDUCATION AND IMPLICATIONS WITH ENGAGEMENT IN PRACTICE A CRITICAL REVIEW
Full text linkThis paper titled Interdisciplinarity in Sustainability Practice: Rethinking Accounting Education and
Implications with Engagement in Practice a critical review sought to discuss some of the major issues that arise
when attempting to integrate sustainability into the accounting learning environment. When topics like ethics,
social responsibility, environmental and social accounting, and, most recently, sustainability, are introduced into
the accounting curriculum, these worries become much more pressing. Due to their frequently personal and
difficult nature, which seems to sit so awkwardly with the norms of accounting and its educational practices, these
topics have not only struggled to find any place in the core accounting curriculum but have also encountered
varying degrees of resistance from educators and students. This paper explored through historical and literature
review, the accounting fundamental framework looking at its historical perspective. It equally considered
broadening the boundaries of accounting through sustainability accounting and provided the linkage between
accounting education and the 17 United Nations, sustainable development goals by mapping the SDG’s goals’
interconnection in the light of accountancy contribution. The paper found that addressing complex and wicked
problems in accounting requires interdisciplinary approaches, whereby the accounting discipline must move
beyond its technical origins. It therefore concluded that dialogue between accounting and other disciplines is
necessary to gain deeper appreciation of the social, technical and moral implications of accounting in context.
The paper finally recommended the adoption of the painter Morland’s matrix of sustainability integration and
also the fifth-dimension model in accounting curriculum to foster its inter-disciplinary approach
TOPICAL ISSUES AND PROSPECTS OF TRADITIONAL AND PORTFOLIO ASSESSMENTS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF CORE CURRICULUM AND MINIMUM ACADEMIC STANDARDS IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES.
Full text linkDemands for new knowledge and skills in the 21st Century are impacting teaching, learning, and
assessment in universities in Nigeria. The National Universities Commission (NUC) in 2022 introduced Core
Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS) for the Nigerian Universities System. Part of the
implementation strategy of the CCMAS is the introduction of modern teaching methods. The ultimate goal is for
students in Nigerian universities to acquire experiential learning. However, the assessment strategies critical to
modern teaching methods were not incorporated in the implementation document of the CCMAS. Unfortunately,
traditional assessments cannot evaluate experiential learning. This paper analysed topical issues and prospects of using conventional and portfolio assessments in the Nigerian university system. The paper established that despite the capacity of portfolio assessment to provide a nuanced, holistic, and student-centred evaluation of learning,
most lecturers in the universities in Nigeria, still use traditional assessment. It recommended, among others, a
robust educational policy direction to support the introduction of portfolio assessment in the Nigerian university system
A Legal Critique of the Role of a Company Secretary in Corporate Governance in Nigeria
No full textA company secretary was traditionally viewed as a mere servant with no more than a clerical and administrative role. However, that narrative has shifted with the plethora of statutory and judicial recognition of the secretary as an officer of a company with clearly defined roles. A company secretary is expected to function as a corporate governance officer in addition to handling secretarial and administrative tasks. This expanded position requires wider professional skills and competencies to handle evolving duties. In Nigeria, the company secretary is controlled by the board of directors, which has the power to hire and fire under the Company and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020. This paper critically analyses these responsibilities and strict restrictions imposed by the CAMA on a company secretary. It uses a doctrinal approach to argue that the tendency of the secretary to protect the board’s interests at the expense of stakeholders is a serious flaw in Nigerian company law. Comparatively, the role of the company secretary in the United Kingdom is more balanced and established than in Nigeria. The paper recommends the amendment of the CAMA to make the company secretary more independent and effective to achieve the company’s primary objectives
Strategic Educational Management of Jamb-prescribed Literature Texts for Cultivating Moral and Social Responsibility in Nigerian University-bound Students
Full text linkThis study investigates the strategic educational management of JAMB-prescribed literary texts in
Nigerian secondary schools, focusing on their potential to foster students’ moral and social
development. Using a quantitative approach, the research surveyed 100 literature teachers and school administrators across Enugu State and conducted thematic literary analyses of five JAMB
texts: Sweet Sixteen, The Life Changer, In Dependence, The Last Days at Forcados High School,
and Lekki Headmaster. Findings reveal a moderate but uneven implementation of value-based
literary instruction, there is awareness of moral themes but inconsistent integration into classroom
practices. Key challenges include exam-centric teaching cultures, insufficient teacher training, and
administrative neglect of the JAMB texts, which are often relegated in favor of WAEC and NECO
syllabi. Despite these challenges, the study found strong stakeholder support for strategic reforms
that align literature instruction with moral education goals. Recommendations include collaborative
training by JAMB and the Ministry of Education, policy reforms that emphasize moral teaching, and
the integration of literature into broader civic and character education initiatives. The study
concludes that repositioning JAMB texts as tools for cultivating ethical consciousness can enhance
national values education and better prepare students for responsible university life
HEALING CHILDHOOD TRAUMA THROUGH CREATIVE WRITING
Full text linkThis study investigates the role of creative writing, particularly
poetry, as a therapeutic tool for emotional healing among children who have
experienced trauma in secondary schools in Enugu State, Nigeria. Grounded
in the theoretical framework of Narrative Therapy, the research explores
how writing enables children to externalize trauma, construct positive
identities, and find emotional relief. A quantitative survey design was
adopted using a structured 15-item questionnaire distributed to 300
randomly selected students across five secondary schools, excluding JSS3
and SS3 students who had vacated. Data were analyzed using mean and
standard deviation with a cut-off mark of 2.50 for interpretation. Findings
revealed high levels of agreement on the healing benefits of creative writing
with grand mean scores ranging from 2.83 to 2.87 across all research
questions. Students reported feeling emotionally lighter, safer, and more
resilient when engaging in poetry writing, especially when given space to
express emotions they could not verbalize aloud. The study confirms that
poetry offers a powerful outlet for symbolic storytelling, emotional
regulation, and psychological support in trauma-sensitive classrooms. It
further affirms the relevance of culturally responsive school-based writing
interventions as accessible mental health strategies. The paper concludes
with recommendations for integrating poetry therapy into school counselling
programs, training teachers as facilitators, and creating safe writing spaces
that affirm students’ voices. Creative writing is affirmed not just as an
expressive activity but as a low-cost high-impact method for promoting
mental well-being and resilience in children recovering from trauma
BEYOND SALARY: EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT AND THE ROLE OF NON-MONETARY INCENTIVES IN SUSTAINING TEACHER COMMITMENT AND PEDAGOGICAL INNOVATION
Full text linkResearch Objectives: This study explores how non-monetary incentives influence teacher
commitment and pedagogical innovation, emphasizing human-centered strategies beyond salary
increases. It focuses on recognition programs, leadership opportunities, and flexible professional
development as sustainable motivators.
Methodology: Using a comparative international lens—drawing from Africa, Europe, and
Asia—the study highlights global practices while addressing regional realities. Field data were
gathered from 205 secondary school teachers across five schools in Enugu State, Nigeria, via
structured questionnaires.
Findings: Results, analyzed using mean and standard deviation, show that certain non-monetary
incentives significantly boost motivation and innovation, particularly where supportive
management exists. Others had minimal impact in poorly structured institutions. The findings
align with theories emphasizing intrinsic motivation and contextual adaptability in sustaining
teacher engagement.
Contributions and Recommendations: The study contributes to ongoing policy discussions by
proposing viable alternatives to salary-driven reforms, stressing the importance of participatory
leadership, public recognition, and professional autonomy. It offers insights for education
policymakers, administrators, and development agencies working on teacher retention
Managing Youth Mobility and Safeguarding the Future of the Teaching Profession in Nigeria
Full text linkResearch Objectives: This study examines the growing phenomenon of youth mobility and its
implications for teacher recruitment, retention, and professional identity in Nigeria’s education
sector, with particular attention to private school contexts.
Methodology: Drawing from qualitative and empirical sources, the research explores how
socio-economic pressures, digital exposure, and institutional shortcomings shape undergraduate
perceptions of the teaching profession and fuel attrition among early-career teachers.
Findings: Teaching is increasingly perceived by Nigerian youth as a temporary, low-value
occupation, often accepted out of necessity rather than vocational interest. This perception is
exacerbated by inadequate incentives, poor management practices, and the absence of structured
professional development in many private schools.
Recommendations: The study proposes the Theory of Professional Value Alignment (PVA),
conceptualized by Veronica Mogboh, which argues that sustained engagement in teaching is
contingent upon the alignment between an individual’s personal values and the profession’s
symbolic, structural, and developmental affordances. The PVA framework identifies four core
pillars—value congruence, perceived career trajectory, social image and narrative capital, and
institutional agency—as critical to transforming teaching into an aspirational, respected, and
sustainable career path. The study concludes by recommending targeted interventions in teacher
education curricula, institutional leadership models, and policy design to realign the values of a
new generation of educators with the evolving demands of the 21st-century classroom
Impact of Interest Rate Spread on Domestic Investment in Nigeria
Full text linkResearch Objectives: The study examined the impact of interest rate spread on domestic
investment in Nigeria, focusing on the relationship between lending rates, deposit rates, and
monetary policy rates. It aimed to determine how variations in interest rate spread affect
capital accessibility and overall investment performance in the economy between 1981 and
2024.
Methodology: To achieve these objectives, the research employed the Autoregressive
Distributed Lag (ARDL) model and the Granger Causality test. These econometric
techniques were used to capture both the short- and long-run dynamics of the relationship
between interest rate spread and domestic investment, as well as to test the causal links
among the key variables within the study period.
Findings and Conclusion: The results revealed that for a given lending rate, an increase in
borrowing rate reduces the interest rate spread, thereby affecting bank gains. In contrast,
lower lending rates tend to encourage investment in the economy, though they may also
trigger economic contraction. The study concludes that interest rate spread significantly
influences the accessibility of capital and the level of domestic investment in Nigeria, with
lending and borrowing rates—largely guided by monetary policy—playing a decisive role in
shaping bank performance and economic growth