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Effects of Naira Redesign Policy on the Economic Activities of Rural Communities: Study of Kontagora Rural Communities
No full textThe currency redesign is one among many monetary policies of the Central Bank of Nigeria aimed at reaffirming the institution’s sovereignty and also to curb specific financial infractions such as currency hoarding and counterfeiting, and the likes. The paper examined the effects of the naira redesign policy in rural areas\u27 economic activities The impact of the Policy on the economy of the nation and the financial hardships experienced by rural dwellers in some selected communities of Kontagora Local Government Area, Niger State, Nigeria. The study used primary data drawn from structured questionnaires administered to various stakeholders such Rural dwellers, Rural traders of Agro-allied products, Animal traders, and Farmers The study found that Naira redesign though is a good measure in the containment of inflation, in asserting the sovereignty of the government’s monetary policy, in curbing bribery and corruption and so on. However, the timing and modalities has created untold hardship to rural dwellers
Effect of Septic Tank Effluent on Water Quality from Hand-Dug Wells in Ughelli, Delta State, Nigeria
No full textThe study examines the effect of septic tank effluent on water quality from hand-dug wells in Ughelli, Delta State, Nigeria, using an empirical research design. Water samples were collected from hand-dug wells located at 5, 15, 25 and 30metres from septic-tanks. Forty water samples (2 for each distance) were collected and analysed for their physicochemical and biological characteristics. The analysis of the results showed that significant variations exists in the water quality parameters relative to approved water quality standard. The study observed that the water quality improved with increasing well distance to septic tanks at H = 125.218 > S 0.05, 3 = 7.815 at 0.05 level of significance. It was confirmed that the quality of water collected from sources between 5 and 15metres from septic tanks was not good for consumption. The paper recommends that shallow wells in the area be sited at a minimum of 25metres from septic systems and other possible sources of pollution, while also considering the slope distribution and superficial soil deposits in the area
Perception of Newspapers’ Framing of Open Grazing Prohibition and Ranches Establishment Law in Benue State
No full textThe study investigated Nigerian newspaper framing of the Benue State Open Grazing Prohibition and Ranches establishment Law and readers’ perception of the coverage. The study adopted content analysis and survey research design. The population comprised all newspapers published in Nigeria but four newspapers were purposively selected. The study employed code sheet and questionnaire guide for data collection. The data were analyzed using tables and frequency distributions, and were expressed in simple percentages. Findings revealed that Nigerian newspapers gave adequate coverage to the Benue State Open Grazing Prohibition and Ranches establishment Law in a responsible manner; the newspapers were neutral in their framing of the Law, suggesting that they offered a balanced view of the issues; the newspapers neither gave explicit support to the law nor totally condemned it in their News frames. Based on the findings, the study recommends that Newspapers should continue to give adequate coverage on the law in a fair, balanced, and responsible manner; reporters and editors should include more of feature articles, editorials and interviews in their coverage and alsojournalists covering issue based matters should adopt and apply the tenets of diplomatic and investigative journalism
The Contribution of Media in Dissemination of Agricultural Information to Farmers in Makurdi (Case Study of Harvest FM Radio)
No full textThe study aimed to assess how well Harvest FM’s agricultural programs meet the needs of local farmers. Key objectives included evaluating farmers\u27 exposure to these programs, identifying which programs effectively disseminate information, and examining the impact on farmers\u27 knowledge. The research involved surveying 400 respondents using structured questionnaires and analyzed data with descriptive statistics. Findings revealed that farmers had moderate exposure to agricultural information from Harvest FM and were generally aware of its programming but lacked specific awareness about agricultural content. The study also found that while Harvest FM’s broadcasts contributed to farmers\u27 information needs, various challenges limited the effectiveness of dissemination. Recommendations included increasing the frequency and duration of agricultural broadcasts, expanding content and formats, improving technical quality and personnel, and enhancing awareness of specific programs. The study suggested conducting regular opinion polls to gauge audience engagement and incorporating local dialects to improve comprehension and credibility
Development Administration and Democratic Sustainability in Nigeria
No full textThis study explored the intricate relationship between development administration and democratic sustainability in Nigeria, employing modernization and good governance principles alongside New Public Management (NPM) theory as its analytical lens. The research identified and dissected the major challenges confronting democratic sustainability in Nigeria, highlighting how issues such as corruption, weak institutions, and political instability have hindered effective governance and development. It delved into the critical interplay between democracy and development, arguing that democratic governance, when effectively implemented, contributes significantly to the socio-economic development of Nigeria. Through a detailed examination of various development administration strategies, including decentralization, transparency, and accountability measures, the study showcases the potential of good governance practices in enhancing public service delivery and fostering economic growth. The application of NPM principles were discussed as a means to rejuvenate the public sector, emphasizing efficiency, professionalism, and service orientation in the public service, the research concludes that for Nigeria to achieve sustainable development and strengthen its democracy, it had embrace a holistic approach that incorporates modernization theory, good governance, and NPM practices, addressing the root causes of its democratic and developmental challenges
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND DIGITAL DIPLOMACY IN AFRICA: A STUDY OF DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS BETWEEN NIGERIA AND SOUTH AFRICA
No full textDigital diplomacy as a product of globalization and as a fruit of new public diplomacy is st considered one of the major trends of the 21 century in diplomatic communication. Being under the influence of the extraordinary advancement in Information Communication Technology (ICT), the internet, and social media, the way of realization and presentation of diplomacy has been radically changed and is increasingly removed from the traditional diplomatic elements. This paper seeks to explore the definition, goals, and evolution of digital diplomacy in international relations. Methodologically, the paper used a qualitative method through secondary sources use to assess its benefits and risks. The paper argues that international actors are more than clear on how useful is digital diplomacy for achieving their goals in the international arena. However, the process of digitization is inseparable from cyber risks, as well as the freedom of the internet and social media is abused for various purposes that state and non-state actors may have. The concludes that although coupled with benefits on the one hand and risks, on the other hand, the risks of digital diplomacy are still covered by benefits, making it a key element for the realization of diplomatic activities in Africa and the world at large
MEDIA AND FOREIGN POLICY RELATIONS: A FOCUS ON XENOPHOBIC ATTACK BETWEEN NIGERIA AND SOUTH AFRICA
No full textThe social nature of man has manifested in states behaviour within the global system and as such the adoption of foreign policy become useful and inevitable. The media constitutes an undeniably powerful and complex component of the public sphere. Its power to shape, inform and direct derives from its multifaceted and universal character. The media provides a range of technologybased platforms – from internet, broadcast and film to print and mobile – which constitute the st means by which the public sphere is most commonly articulated in the 21 century. This paper therefore, examines the role of media in the coverage and reportage of Nigeria\u27s foreign policy through informing, educating and enlightening the international community on issues and nature of international politics in general. Using the communication theory and secondary method of data collection, the paper examines the extent at which media performed her role in Nigeria\u27s response to xenophobic attacks in South Africa. The paper submits that the media plays a pivotal role in Nigeria\u27s response to xenophobic attacks in South Africa and that there is a linkage between Media and Nigeria\u27s external relations especially in this era of globalization. The paper recommends that the media need to be socially, politically, economically, nationally and internationally responsible in the way it carry news stories about Nigeria\u27s foreign policies
NIGERIA- BENIN BORDER MIGRATION AND ITS IMPLICATION FOR NIGERIA\u27S SECURITY
No full textNigeria national security has been seriously threatened for years back and a lot of factors have been attributed to be the root cause of insecurity in Nigeria. The country is facing a lot of security and economic problem which has been as a result of her borders not well policed. Nigeria and Benin Republic share a lot in common linguistically and racially which explains the dynamism of cross-border migration. This study examines Nigeria- Benin-border migration and its implication for Nigeria\u27s security. The Migration Network Theory was used to anchor the study. With the aid of both primary and secondary methods of data collection, especially from questionnaire and interview together with elicited information from library and official (government) sources, books, journals and internet materials, findings indicate that the nature of border migration between Nigeria-Benin which is characterized by influx of illegal migrants contributed and continued to encourage cross-border crimes, terrorist attacks, drug trafficking, illegal trade such as smuggling of contraband goods like shoes, frozen poultry products, duty non-paid cars and foreign parboiled rice thereby undermining Nigeria\u27s security. The study recommends that there is need forthe government to construct adequate fences, auto-gates or border plazas. This will help to reduce the size of illegal migration, smuggling of goods and trafficking of persons
EFFECT OF QUALITY OF WORK LIFE ON EMPLOYEES\u27 PERFORMANCE IN IBRAHIM BADAMASI BABANGIDA UNIVERSITY, LAPAI
No full textThe Quality of Work Life initiative aims to raise employees\u27 satisfaction with their working conditions as well as their productivity. It is a system of work in which employees are able to satisfy their vital personal needs, balancing their work and personal life. However, many other variables affect QWL, mostly in the university setting. The objective of this study is to find out the effect of QWL on employees\u27 performance in Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai. The population of this study were all employees, amounting to 1,171 people and a sample size of 291 based on the Krejcie & Morgan (1970) table, the study used a survey research design. However, a total of 286 out of 291 questionnaires were correctly completed and returned by the respondents. The employees at Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University in Lapai were also given a questionnaire that had been modified from Walton 1973. The researcher chose the respondents using a non-probability convenience sampling method. The findings shows that employee performance is positively and significantly impacted by the quality of the work environment and quality of work time while IBBUL staff members\u27 performance is unaffected by the quality of their work organization. Future research should consider the employees of the public and private universities in Niger State, and similar studies should be conducted by including the employees of other tertiary institutions of learning for a comparative analysis. Further study can also test other QWL indicators
Renewable, Non-Renewable Energy and Economic Growth in Nigeria
No full textThis study investigates the relationship between renewable and non-renewable energy and economic growth in Nigeria from 1985 to 2021. Using the Autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) model to analyse the influence of renewable and non-renewable energy consumption on economic growth in Nigeria, it found that while non-renewable energy consumption increases CO2 emissions, renewable energy consumption decreases CO2 emissions. Thus, increases in the level of renewable energy usage can contribute to reducing pollutant emissions in Nigeria. The study concludes that policymakers should focus more on clean energy development to contribute substantially to the reduction of non-renewable energy use and climate change mitigation