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DETERMINANTS OF TERRORIST ORGANISATION COALITION: FOCUS ON CULTURAL IMPERIALISM
Get PDFRecently, there has been a growing synergy between Boko Haram and ISIS, leading
the former to pledge allegiance to the latter in 2015. In view of this, the study examines
the determinants of terrorist organization coalition, with focus on cultural
imperialism. The study sought to unravel the various factors that account for cultural
imperialism of the West, which have led to the rise and sustenance of terrorist
organization on one hand, and its subsequent coalition with others, on the other. By
employing Karmon’s Terrorist Coalition Theory, documentary method of data
collection, and case study research design, the study qualitatively unraveled and
analysed several invasive western cultural exports that have disrupted the internal
cultural dynamics of certain States in international system, giving rise to
fundamentalist and extremist movements. The study therefore concludes and
recommends that the government and religious leaders have a big role to play in terms
education and sensitization of its people regarding moderation in beliefs and cultural
practices, if they must live peacefully and develop in the 21st century that is largely
enveloped in the web of globalization
Public Perception on Media Reportage of Farmers and Herders Clashes in Enugu State, Nigeria
Get PDFNigeria as a multi-ethnic nation with groups of people of diverse interests has a long history of internal
conflicts. Recently the media (conventional and social media) are awash with reports of various clashes
between herdsmen and farmers in different parts of the nation resulting to loss of lives and properties, as
well as destruction of peoples’ means of livelihood. Public perception of media reportage of these clashes
may influence their attitude and behavior which may either escalate or de-escalate the reoccurrence of
such clashes. This study therefore sought to examine publics’ perception of media reportage of farmers and
herders clashes in Enugu State and its implication on national security. The study was hinged on social
responsibility theories. Survey method was adopted for the study; 400 residents were drawn from Enugu
State using multi-sage sampling procedure. Questionnaire was used as instrument in eliciting data for the
study. The researchers found out that exposure to media reports on farmers and herdsmen clashes was
significant among residents in Enugu State especially through the social media. Further analysis revealed
that residents perceive media reportage of these clashes as not contributing to the de-escalation of the
conflict. Analysis also revealed that Enugu residents were of the view that clashes between herdsmen and
farmers threatened security of the society
COMPETENCIES POSSESSED BY MATHEMATICS TEACHERS IN HANDLING MATHEMATICS LABORATORY IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN IMO STATE
No full textThe incessant poor performance of students in Mathematics in Imo state, in spite of the
provision of Mathematics laboratory by Okorocha led administration, has drawn the
attention of stakeholders in education sector. Against this background, several studies have
been conducted to proffer solution to this menace. It is on this note that this study examined
competencies possessed by Mathematics teachers in handling Mathematics laboratory in
public secondary schools in Imo state. The study had four research questions and four null
hypotheses. It adopted an analytical survey design. The sample size for this study was 110
Mathematics teachers which were purposively sampled from 59 out of 274 public
secondary schools, where Mathematics laboratories are available. In each of the 59
secondary schools sampled, all the Mathematics teachers were used for the study. The
instruments used for data collection were Mathematics Laboratory Knowledge
Questionnaire (MLKQ) for gathering of teachers’ knowledge of Mathematics laboratory
and Mathematics Laboratory Handling Observation Schedule (MLHOS), which was used
to collect data on the competencies possessed by the teachers. The reliability coefficient of
the MLKQ and MLHOS were determined to be 0.85 and 0.94 respectively, using Cronbach
Alpha. The MLKQ was administered to the teachers while MLHOS was rated by the
researcher during direction observation. The research questions were answered with mean
and standard deviation, while the hypotheses were tested with t-test at probability level of
.05. After the data analysis, the following findings were made: Mathematics teachers
possess considerable competencies in the arrangement of equipment and materials and in
the use of safety rules in the handling of Mathematics laboratory; Mathematics teachers
do not possess the competencies of maintaining equipment and materials; and keeping
record in the Mathematics laboratory as they claimed to possess. Based on the findings,
the researcher recommended that, emphasis should be placed on practical Mathematics in
colleges of education and teacher training institutions so as to give prospective teachers
solid foundation, not just on theoretical knowledge, but also on necessary skills and
competencies in practical knowledge; examination bodies should make Mathematics
laboratory, in secondary schools, a prerequisite, just like other science laboratories, for
approving any school for senior school external examinations
Capacity Building in Contemporary Biotechnology in Nigeria History, Impact and Way Forward
No full textIn the 1990s, most scientists in African universities and research centres, who are otherwise highly talented, lacked competence in modern molecular biology principles and techniques, with poor or non-existent facilities for modern biotechnology research and training. Meanwhile, a biotechnology revolution was going on in the developed countries of the world, with unprecedented positive effects on food security, health and the environment. Many African scientists viewed modern biotechnology as integral to food security, affordable health care and a healthy environment in the region and did not want Africa to be left out of the life science and gene revolution. In Nigeria, home-based scientists and Nigerian scientists in the Diaspora therefore sought strategies for building up a critical mass of Nigerian scientists competent in the new techniques, who could lead the country’s growth in DNA and gene technology. So, human capacity building and training became the top priority of all stakeholders, requiring the need for collaborative efforts of home-based scientists, government, the private sector, diaspora and international bodies/institutions and donor agencies. The Foundation for African Development through International Biotechnology (FADIB) was the first to mount yearly train-the-trainer workshops on DNA manipulating techniques in Nigeria. Thereafter, University of Agriculture Abeokuta (UNAAB, now Federal University of Agriculture, FUNAAB) embarked on a sustained series of similar yearly capacity building workshops from the year 2000. Altogether, over 1000 scientists were re-trained from about 100 tertiary institutions and research institutes. Alumni of these workshops rose to the challenge and began to organize their own workshops on basic molecular biology all over the country, in universities and research institutes, training colleagues and students. The private sector played pivotal roles in helping to develop human and laboratory infrastructure. DANIFOL Biotechnology Consult Ltd and Applied Biotech International Nigeria Ltd (ABINL) were prominent private sector players in these efforts. The Biotechnology Society of Nigeria (BSN) played a pivotal role particularly through the pre-conference workshops organized during the Annual Conferences of the Society. The successes of the training courses were hinged on the collaboration of home-based scientists with international scientists of the International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and Nigerian scientists in the Diaspora. This combination proved to be a winning one, and today, the attitude to biotechnology in Nigeria has changed to the point that there are at least three genetically modified (GM) crops approved for general use in Nigeria, and biotechnology programmes and centres, abound all over the country, manned mainly, by alumni of the re-training workshops, and a vibrant biotech professional society (the BSN). Though many scientists have been re-trained, a lot is still left to be done. It is therefore recommended that governments, universities and research institutes continue to support these efforts to ensure the new generation of Nigerian scientists lead Nigeria to the next level to ensure maximal gain from the new biological revolution. This chapter chronicles the evolution of advances made in building capacity and training-the-trainers in basic biotechnology skills in Nigeria and discusses the lessons learne
Securing the Genetic Base of Indigenous Food Plants Their Role in Promoting Sustainable Food Systems
No full textThe UN 2030 Agenda for sustainable development provides a valuable framework to
put sustainability at the heart of a wide range of human activities. Ten years to this
achievement, the United Nations “Decade of Action” calls for fast-tracking viable
answers to current challenges in the world in which poverty, gender, climate change
and inequality are topmost (United Nations, 2015). The “Decade of Action” on the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Goal 2: Zero Hunger provides opportunities
for Food Security and Nutrition to champion new drives to eradicate all forms of
hunger and malnutrition which could be in the form of loss or lack of micronutrient,
issues around overweight and obesity as well as avenues to reduce diet-related illness
(United Nations, 2015)
Corporate Governance and Firm Performance: Evidence from Nigeria Publicly Traded Enterprises
No full textThe study's objective was to examine the relationship between corporate governance and firm performance in
Nigerian publicly traded enterprises. Ex post facto research was used in the study to analyse data from 20
manufacturing listed companies. The data, which spans the years 2010 through 2020, was evaluated using
System GMM. Profit margin and return on asset were used to measure firm performance. The study's findings
demonstrated that corporate governance metrics (such as board size, audit committee size, and audit quality)
have a significant impact on a company's profitability. Therefore, the findings suggest, among other things,
that the government and the pertinent authorities create legislation on institutional and governmental
ownership to serve as a regulator and, in the long run, improve corporate performanc
Effect of Online System of Taxation on Nigerian Economic Growth (2005- 2020)
No full textThis study titled “the effect of online system
of taxation on economic growth in Nigeria
covering the period 2005-2020”. Data for
the research was extracted from the Central
Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Statistical Bulletin,
2020. The multiple regression with the
application of Ordinary Least Square
(OLS) technique was employed in obtaining
the numerical estimates of the co-efficient
in different equations (Pre-Online and
Post-Online Tax Regimes). The One�Sample Test was employed to estimate the
difference between pre-online and post�online taxation system on economic growth
in Nigeria. The major findings of the study
revealed that pre-online tax revenue has a
negative and non-significant effect on
economic growth in Nigeria, post-online
tax revenue has a positive and significant
effect on economic growth in Nigeria and
there is significant difference between Pre
and Post Online tax revenue in Nigeria. It
is the recommendation of the study that
there should be stringent penalty imposed
on any individual or corporate body who
indulges in any form of tax malpractices
irrespective of states, if the positive impact
of tax revenue on economic growth should
be maintained and the online-tax system
should be constantly reviewed so as to
address emerging problems and to evolve
with the changing economic landscape and
increased complexity of today’s business
environment
Tax Incentives and the foreign direct investment inflows in Sub-Saharan African Countries
No full textMANAGEMENT MECHANISMS AND PERFORMANCE OF NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES: INSIGHT FROM GODFREY OKOYE UNIVERSITY, ENUGU, NIGERIA
No full textThe major objective of this study was to determine and establish the relationship between
management mechanisms and performance of Nigerian universities in south-east, Nigeria.
The specific objectives were to ascertain the: effect of funding on growth of Nigerian
universities; effect of capacity building on innovation in Nigerian universities; nature of
relationship between employee appraisal and quality services delivery in Nigerian
universities; effect of ICT availability on competitive advantage in Nigerian universities;
nature of relationship between conducive learning environment and quality graduates in
Nigerian universities. The survey design was adopted for this work. The primary and
secondary sources of data and information were respectively adopted for this study. The
population of the study comprised of the management, staff and students of Godfrey Okoye
University, Enugu, given as 2,300, from which a sample of 818 respondents were drawn and
used for the study. The hypotheses formulated for the study were tested using regression
analysis and Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient. The results of the study
showed that, funding has a significant positive effect on growth in Nigerian universities;
capacity building has a significant positive effect on innovation in Nigerian university; there
is a significant positive relationship between employees’ appraisal and quality service
delivery. ICT availability has a significant positive effect on competitive advantage in
Nigerian universities; there is a significant positive correlation between conducive learning
environment and quality graduates
ATTITUDE OF TEACHERS TOWARDS UTILISATION OF LABORATORY METHOD FOR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL CHEMISTRY CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION IN ENUGU EDUCATION ZONE, NIGERIA
No full textThe study assessed the utilization of laboratory method for
Chemistry curriculum implementation in secondary schools in Enugu
education zone of Enugu State, Nigeria. The study focused on the attitude
of teachers of Chemistry towards the usage of laboratory method in the
implementation of Chemistry curriculum, and the barriers to effective use
of laboratory method in the implementation of the same curriculum. The
study adopted quantitative paradigm, and specifically used descriptive
survey research design. Two research questions and one hypothesis
guided the study. The study was anchored on Vygotsky’s Social
Constructivist Learning Theory of 1978. The study targeted and studied
all the 86 teachers of Chemistry in the education zone. Since the population
was manageable, no sampling was done. A structured questionnaire was
used to collect data. For data analysis, mean and standard deviation were
used to answer the research questions while t-test statistics was used to
test the hypothesis. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (IBM SPSS
Statistics 21) aided in the analysis of the data. The findings of the study
revealed that the teachers of Chemistry had negative attitude towards the
use of laboratory method in teaching Chemistry. More so, that lack of
laboratory materials posed hitch to the utilisation of laboratory method.
The study concludes that the negative attitude of teachers towards
laboratory method translated to the poor performance that students
recorded in their standardised examinations