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EFFECTS OF COST AND TIME OVER-RUNS OF TELECOM TOWER CONSTRUCTION ON PROJECT SPONSOR-MANAGER RELATIONSHIP IN MTN IN LAGOS METROPOLIS
Get PDFModern Legislature: Nigerian Perspective
No full textThe substance of representative democracy is enounced by the resonance of modern legislative process. Hence, an
elective legislature is critical for the advancement and sustenance of liberal democracy. In this regard, this paper analyzed
the fundamentals of modern legislature from Nigerian perspective and realities. In a qualitative research design of data
collection and analysis, the discourse applied Almond’s theory of structural-functionalism to underscore the criticality of structure
and function in modern legislating. From the index of structure and function, the Nigeria legislative institution and process is
assessed to illuminate myriad of challenges constraining efforts towards democratic development. Furthermore, the paper
opined for democratic enlightenment of the voters in the election of law-makers, citizen’s enthusiasm against docility as among
the plausible measures for functional legislative process in deference to expectations of the constituents and priorities of national
development
CONFLICTS AND CONFLICT MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIA CUSTOM SERVICE: AN INSIGHT
No full textOrganizational conflict and effects on productivity is a topical issue among scholars
and practitioners in recent time. This paper therefore examined peculiarity of conflicts
and conflict management strategies within the organizational context of Nigeria
Custom Service, NSC. The research design of the discourse is a descriptive survey
study and analysis where questionnaire instruments were administered to 430 sample
size and responses calculated in statistical mean rating score in credence to the four
research questions which reflects on factors and effects of conflict and conflict
management measures and its assessment. Interestingly, the findings of this paper
revealed that conflict management measures deployed recorded abysmal grand mean
score of 2.4 below the established the calculated decision rule of 2.5. This indication
therefore implied conflict management procedures in the Nigeria Custom Service are
not viable which therefore elicit the need for reform. The paper therefore recommend
for centralized and decentralized conflict management mechanism, exposure to in-service workshop on conflicts and conflict management techniques as among the
fundamentals to ensure optimal performance and productivity in Nigeria Custo
TACTICS FOR INTEGRATING SUSTAINABILITY: BASIS FOR CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND NATION BUILDING
No full textThis paper explores the approaches for
integrating sustainability as a basis for good
corporate governance and nation building.
Relevant content of literature was used by
reviewing relevant journals, write-ups and other
contributions posted on books and internet.
Therefore, this paper aimed at structuring the
literature on the tactics for integrating
sustainability; and the basis for corporate
governance and nation building; hence a
conceptual analysis was employed in this paper.
The conceptual framework is proposed to address
the integration of sustainability management and
accountability in Nigeria. Sustainability and
corporate governance is one of the most
important challenges of our time. Projects play a
pivotal role in the realization of more sustainable
business practices and the concept of
sustainability has also been linked to
accountability. This paper recommends, among
others, the need for government to adopt a more
practical approach to the promotion of
accountability and good governance, a
determined fight against corruption and unethical
behavior, proper management of resources, and
commitment of more funds to the execution of
capital projects that could positively affect the
lives of people for improved standard of living.
The study identified a positive relationship
between sustainable growths at the firm level.
Also, the study identified numerous challenges
facing sustainability, corporate governance and
nation building in Nigeria
ECLECTIC APPROACH IN TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ENUGU EDUCATION ZONE OF ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA
No full textThis study sought to find out the Eclectic Method adopted in teaching English as a second language in senior
secondary schools in Enugu education zone. The population of this study consists of all the 10,478 students and 68 English
language teachers in the 31 senior secondary schools in Enugu Education Zone. Disproportionate stratified sampling
technique was used to select 120 students and 47 teachers. An observational schedule and Likart-type questionnaire were
developed and validated for the purpose of data collection. Data were arranged according to research questions and analyzed.
Among others, findings of the study were that: not much eclectic approaches are adopted in teaching English as a second
language. Based on these findings, the conclusion is that with adoption of the Eclectic approach, it is easier and more
possible for the learners to understand second language. Hence, the major educational implication of the findings of the
study is that as teaching and learning activities get more complex and dynamic with respect to heterogeneous classroom,
adherence to traditional single method of teaching English as a second language will become a big challenge to the
classroom teachers and an impediment to achieving the instructional objectives of the subject. It was therefore
recommendation that policy makers and curriculum planners should advocate the Eclectic approach to teaching English
communication skills at all levels of education
ATTRIBUTES EFFECTOF HUMAN RESOURCES VALUATION ONCORPORATE PERFORMANCE
No full textAbstract: The Study determined the attributes effectofhuman resourcesvaluation oncorporateperformance. The specific objectives were to examine the effect ofhuman resource cost (HRC) onreturn on equity (ROE) of listed oil and gas companies in Nigeria andevaluate the effect ofhuman capital efficiency (HCE) onreturn on equity (ROE) of listedoil and gas companies in Nigeria. The independent variable as human resources valuationproxied by human resource cost (HRC) and human capital efficiency (HCE) while dependent variable as corporateperformance proxied by return on equity (ROE). The ex-post facto research design which made use of secondary data drawn from the annual report and accounts of four (4) firms in listed oil and gas sectors in Nigerian economy covering a period of ten (10) years from 2010 to 2019 both years inclusive. The study was anchored on both human capital theory and resource-based theory. The E-views version 10.0 software statistical package was used to run the Panel ordinary least square (OLS) for the study. The multiple regression modelwas applie
THE GROWTH OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN NIGERIA: CHALLENGES AND THE WAY FORWARD
No full textAny nation’s strength and degree of growth are determined by the strength and development of its human resources, efficient human resources are produced through such a nation’s education system, particularly its higher education institution. Education is the totality of a person’s experiences. Higher education is defined by the national policy in education (2004) as the post-secondary section of the national education system which includes courses offered by collage of education, advanced teachers training collage, corresponding collages and other institution that are affiliated with them
ABC of POLITICAL IDEAS
Get PDFThe ABC of Political Ideas as the title indicates and as demonstrated by the authors brings out the tenets of political ideas and thoughts of formidable political thinkers and theorists in providing the prelude for development of modern society. Ideas generally guide and rule the world else most political practices will end up in mere abstraction and therefore, unscientific. The users of this book will be exposed to the fundamental issues that surround the organization and management of modern society as they go through the etymological foundation of the concepts and terms as developed by the pathfinders. This ten-chapter publication is particularly relevant not only to political science students but also to students of the social sciences as a whole. The book will also be of immense value to the general public especially, the policy formulators who can drive inspiration from it as necessary guideline for policy enactment and execution
Pattern, Frequency, and Correlates of Seizure-Related Headache in Enugu, Southeast Nigeria
Get PDFIntroduction: The association of headache and epilepsy has long been recognized
in clinical practice. Primary headache, especially migraine, is episodic and
shares common genetic and pathologic pathways. Current definition of epilepsy
underscores the impact of other neurologic comorbidities such as headache in
the burden of epilepsy. There is a paucity of data on seizure-related headache
in Nigeria. Objectives: The objectives of this study were to describe the pattern
and correlates of seizure-related headache among people with epilepsy (PWE)
attending medical outpatient clinics in Enugu, Southeast Nigeria. Materials and
Methods: Data were collected from the epilepsy register of PWE attending medical
outpatient clinics in two teaching hospitals in Enugu. Data were analyzed using
the SPSS statistical software. Results: The overall prevalence of headache among
PWE was 48% (73/152). A history of migraine was reported in 3 (2%) of the
patients. The commonest form of headache was postictal headache 24 (15.8%).
Preictal headache was reported by 16 (10.5%), out of which 4 (4.5%) were reported
as possible auras. Headache pain was mainly aching 44 (60.3%) and generalized
41 (56.2%). Seizure-related headaches correlated with medical history of alcohol
use (P = 0.04). Positive history of head injury and epilepsy-related head injury
weakly correlated with having headache (P = 0.07), respectively. Conclusion:
PWE often have seizure-related headaches. Such headaches occur mainly after
seizures. Careful evaluation of PWE should include the burden and impact of
headache in the lives of these patients