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Peer Relations and Family Structure as Predictors of Emotional Promiscuity Among Undergraduate Students
Full text linkThe study investigated peer relations and family structure as predictors of emotional
promiscuity among undergraduate students. Ninety-five (95) undergraduate students
comprising 59 females and 36 males with a mean age of 20.96 and SD of 2.15 were drawn
using multi-stage (cluster, simple random: by balloting and purposive) sampling techniques as
participants from Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu. Jones (2011)
Emotional Promiscuity Scale (EPS) and Aydoğdu (2022) Peer Relationship Scale, while family
structure was extracted using demographic variables. A correlational design was adopted,
while Hierarchical Multiple Regression statistics with the aid of SPSS version (27) to manage
the data. Findings shows that peer relation (popularity Stβ= .201, t= 1.214, trust Stβ= -.137,
t= -.671, insightfulness Stβ= .148, t= .790 at p< .05) did not predict emotional promiscuity.
Family structure Stβ= .159, t= .997 also failed to predict emotional promiscuity at p< .05.
hence, future researcher should investigate other variables that can cause or bring about
significant prediction of emotional promiscuity
SUSTAINABILTY OF TAX REFORMS AMIDST EXTREME POVERTY: THE NIGERIAN EXPERIENCE
Full text linkThis research reviews the tax overhaul being recently proposed in Nigeria that recommends a decrease
in tax rates among other amendments. It uses content analysis and observes that the reforms, as currently
proposed, might not address the extreme poverty that is confronting Nigeria currently. Rather, it will probably
deepen destitution and increase income imbalance in the country. The study recommends that the public authority
reviews its approach, focusing not just on the rates of taxes but on comprehensive fiscal policies that are pro
poor
IMPACT OF FIRM CHARACTERISTICS ON CAPITAL STRUCTURE OF QUOTED FINANCIAL FIRMS IN NIGERIA (2012-2023)
Full text linkPoor financial structure of some firms has led to financial problems in firms. Similarly, firm
characteristics has serious impact on the performance of the firm. The study therefore evaluated the impact of
firm characteristics on capital structure of financial firms in Nigeria for the period 2012-2023. Ex-post facto
research design was adopted for the study. Data extracted from the annual reports of the firms for the period of
study were subjected to descriptive and inferential statistics. After some diagnostics tests and test for appropriate
estimation technique, generalized random effect robust model was adopted. The result of the analysis indicates
that firm size has positive and significant effect on firms’ leverage of financial firms with a regression coefficient
of 2.631 and p-value of 0.000. Profitability has positive but insignificant impact on leverage of financial firms in
Nigeria having a regression coefficient of 0.543 and p-vale of 0.697 while firm liquidity has a negative but
insignificant impact on firm financial leverage with regression coefficient of 0.248 and p-value of 0.445. The
study recommends that financial firms should drastically reduce the level of dividend paid so as to have more
retained earnings to reduce dependent on debt financing. For increase in profitability (ROA), use of debt financing
should be considered, when necessary, as the firm would benefit from debt tax shield. This would enhance the
overall firms’ performance. Financial firms should strive towards maintaining or optimizing its liquidity as it has
no significant impact on leverage of firms. This would ensure that there is no idle fund and invest as much as
possible, as falling back on debt when faced with liquidity problem would not affect the profit performance
THE ROLE OF NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE CORPS IN NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
Full text linkColonialism introduced divide and rule which emphasized our differences instead of
similarities. Ethnicity became a cog in the wheel of progress in achieving nationhood.
Instead of Nigerians utilizing their pluralistic nature by tapping the value of its various
backgrounds for progress it became devastating factor. This accumulated in Nigerian
Biafran Civil War of 1967-1970. Using descriptive and analytical approach with anecdotal
evidence gleaned from a qualitative and historical relevant literature on Nigeria history from
the pre-colonial colonial and post colonial times and the NYSC programme. The study
revealed that the NYSC is aimed at developing common ties among the Nigerian Youths and
promote national unity and integration to remove prejudice eliminates injustice and confirms
at first hand the similarities among Nigerians at all ethnic groups NYSC corps members have
constituted to National Development in involving themselves in election, fight against
HIV/AIDS, road safety, education, community services and inter-ethnic marriages. This is
because they impacted positively on their host communities during the primary assignment. .
Today the NYSC looks beyond the service year by training corps members on skill acquisition
and entrepreneurship to make them useful to themselves after the program. NYSC is an
attestation of the Nation’s will in pulling the talents and energies in rendering essential
services for social, cultural, political and economic cohesion of Nigerians. Based on the
findings, the study recommended amongst others that there is need for quick intervention
when necessary and fulfillment of statutory objectives at all ties of government. Preferential
posting and concessional deployment should be strictly enforced because some corps
members have abused them
Migration Governance Assessment of the ECOWAS Sub-region: A rank-based approach
Full text linkThe International Organisation for Migration (IOM) developed the Migration
Governance Framework (MiGOF) in 2015 to assist nations in defining what a
well-managed migration policy should be. While this is beneficial, it does not
provide a benchmark for measuring and assessing the migration governance
performance of countries, nor does it provide a simplified framework for
internationally comparable analysis, because it is an assessment rather than a
ranking tool. Relying on the migration governance framework to quantitatively
rank countries, this study uses the IOM and United Nations Department for
Economic and Social Affairs computational methodology for measuring SDG
target 10.7(facilitate orderly, safe, regular, and responsible migration, etc.) to
quantify and construct a migration governance index for ECOWAS member states. The index is used to construct a rank table that reveals how countries
converge towards a common migration governance policy stance. The result
revealed that migration governance integration among countries in the
ECOWAS region is inconsistent, with most of the countries falling into
different clusters and performing poorly in several domains/Dimensions. The
study also revealed that with the countries’ low performance in the whole of the
government approach and facilitating a safe, ordered, and regular migration,
ECOWAS as a sub-region is still far from achieving the SDG goal 10.7. The
study recommends that ECOWAS should strengthen its members’ institutional
capacities and also strive to enforce migration governance compliance
Reviving Indigenous Knowledge through Apprenticeship: The Role of Cultural Heritage in the Decolonization of Education and Skills Training
Full text linkThis paper explores the vital intersection of indigenous knowledge systems, apprenticeship, and
cultural heritage in the broader movement toward the decolonization of education and skills
training. Colonial legacies have long marginalized traditional learning models, often devaluing
indigenous practices in favor of Western-centric education. However, apprenticeship as a
culturally rooted, experience-based form of knowledge transfer offers a viable pathway for
reclaiming and revitalizing indigenous knowledge systems. By examining how traditional
apprenticeships embody local values, practices, and worldviews, this paper argues that such
systems not only preserve cultural heritage but also foster community-based education that is
responsive to local realities. Drawing on case studies, ethnographic insights, and historical
perspectives, the paper highlights how integrating indigenous apprenticeship models into
contemporary education can promote self-reliance, cultural pride, and sustainable development.
Ultimately, it advocates for a decolonized educational framework that recognizes and elevates
indigenous methods of teaching and learning as essential to both cultural survival and societal
progres
“ACHALUGO, I AM GOING TO MARRY YOU” NOLLYWOOD’S VIRAL DIALOGUE AND THE COMMERCIALIZATION OF INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE IN NIGERIAN POPULAR CULTURE.”
Full text linkThis study examines the viral Nollywood dialogue “Achalugo, I am going to marry
you” from Love in Every Word and its transformation into a cultural and commercial
phenomenon in Nigerian popular culture. Anchored in Henry Jenkins’ Spreadability Model
and the framework of Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs), the research explores how
indigenous language, specifically the Igbo term “Achalugo” (symbolizing beauty and grace),
transcends its cinematic origin to become embedded in everyday speech, social media, and
commercial advertising. Through qualitative analysis, the study highlights the performances
of Uzor Arukwe and Bamike Olawunmi (Bammy Bestowed), whose portrayals contributed
significantly to the emotional resonance and popularity of the phrase. It further investigates
how businesses across sectors, from logistics and real estate to education and hospitality,
strategically deploy the phrase to attract culturally engaged consumers. The study argues that
Nollywood, through audience participation and digital circulation, facilitates both the
preservation and commodification of indigenous language, raising critical questions about
cultural authenticity, linguistic identity, and the role of film in shaping sociolinguistic trends.
The findings contribute to scholarly discourse on media virality, language economy, and the
evolving functions of Nigerian cinema in a participatory media landscape
LEVERAGING EMERGING INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES FOR ENHANCED SERVICE DELIVERY: A FOCUS ON FEDERAL COLLEGES OF EDUCATION LIBRARIES IN SOUTH EAST NIGERIA
Full text linkThe study examined leveraging emerging information and communication
technologies for enhanced service delivery: a focus on federal colleges of
education libraries in south east Nigeria. Four research objectives guided the
study. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The
population of the study is 90 consisting of 30 librarians and 60 para-librarians
in the institutions under study. A questionnaire titled leveraging emerging
information and communication technologies to enhance service delivery
questionnaire (LEICTESD) was used as instrument for data collection.
Descriptive statistics of mean and standard deviation were employed in the data
analysis. Result revealed that institutional repositories, social media and
webOPAC are the emerging ICTs applied for effective service delivery;
institutional repository, social media and integrated library management
system are emerging ICTs applied in a very high extent for effective service
delivery, the application of emerging ICTs contribute to effective service;
inadequate funds and electric power supply are the major challenges affecting
emerging ICTs and its application for effective service delivery. The study
recommended that librarians should make effort in identifying emerging ICTs to
apply for effective service delivery; they should improve in the application of
emerging ICTs in library operations for effective service delivery; librarians
should always apply emerging ICTs to its operation for effective service delivery;
and there should be the provision of adequate funds, electric power supply and
others which will enhance the application of these emerging ICTs for enhanced service deliver
THE DYNAMICS OF ELECTION IN NIGERIA AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA COMPARED
No full textThe 2020 elections in the United States’ 2020 elections were full of controversies
despite recording the highest voters turnout since 1900. These electoral disputes are due to
claims made by the then President, Donald Trump. Though the supreme court dismissed the
claims of electoral fraud, the impact has left the American citizens more polarised at the national,
state, and congressional levels. Scholars have argued that electoral fraud has existed since
modern democratic development in the mid and late 19th century and is still occasionally an issue
in some well-established democracies, while other scholars are not in support of such claims.
Compared to the 2023 elections conducted in Nigeria, reports of electoral frauds have been on
the front burner right from 1999. Its impact had made citizens have voters apathy and no trust in
the democratic system in Nigeria. This paper used the qualitative research method to analyse the
United States 2020 election cases of electoral fraud in an advanced democracy and diagnosed
Nigeria’s 2023 and the United States 2020 elections. First, the study looked at the issues and
challenges that have affected elections in both countries. Second, the paper used Game theory
and the Conspiracy theory to assess the impact of a more proximate determinant of Election Day
fraud; it examines Nigeria’s strategic efforts to combat electoral fraud using card reader
technology. Finally, the paper concluded that there is no basis for comparison regarding elections
in Nigeria and United States despite the hitches observed by the world in the United States
elections. Electoral fraud will be inevitable regardless of how democratic a country claims to be if
certain democratic tenets are not in place
Phytochemical Constituents of Justicia carnea Leaves and their Antibacterial Activity
Full text linkThe use of plant-based therapeutics in the treatment of bacterial infections is of utmost importance
in ethnomedicine and the research into the bioactive constituents of ethnomedicinal plants is still
ongoing. Hence, this research aimed to determine the phytochemical constituents of Justicia
carnea extracts and their antibacterial activities against Streptococcus pneumoniae,
Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Salmonella typhi, which are
responsible for infections such as urinary tract infection, sepsis, abscesses, pneumonia and
diarrhea. The methanol (MCE), n-hexane (HCE), chloroform (CCE), and methanol/water
(MWCE) crude extracts were prepared using the pulverized leaves of J. carnea. The crude extract
was extracted using the column chromatographic technique while purification was achieved using
Sephadex LH-20 over flash chromatography. The isolated compounds’ purity was assessed using
TLC and melting point. 1D and 2D NMR spectra identified chlorogenic acid (1), quinaldic acid
(2), and oleic acid (3) as compounds in n-hexane leaves extract. We report for the first time the
isolation of quinaldic and chlorogenic acids from J. carnea. The antibacterial activities were
assessed based on the average diameter of the zone of inhibition, MIC, and MBC. All bacterial
assayed were susceptible to MCE (≥ 11.2 ± 0.12 mm), HCE (≥ 13.1 ± 0.09 mm), CCE (≥ 9.2 ±
0.12 mm), MWCE (≥ 10.10 ± 0.10 mm), chlorogenic acid (1) (≥ 11.1 ± 0.13 mm), quinaldic acid
(2) (≥ 8.1 ± 0.07 mm) and not to oleic acid (3) (≤ 2.1 ± 0.07 mm). The results showed that J.
carnea contained medicinal compounds that are viable antibacterial agents