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From Love at First Sight to Public Enemy: The Emergent Lakurawa Terrorist in Northern Nigeria
No full textNigeria is grappling with various forms of insecurity, notably the threats posed by Boko Haram, Ansaru, the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP), and banditry, among others. Adding to these challenges is the rise of Lakurawa, a group initially established as a friendly force but which has since evolved into a violent terrorist organisation. This paper investigates the group\u27s emergence, its transformation into a violent entity, and the government’s responses to this new threat. Using the fragile and failed state framework and documentary sources, the study reveals that despite recent claims of Lakurawa being a new group, it has been active in Nigeria for some time. Initially invited to protect communities from internal bandits, the group later turned violent, adopting extremist traits that now pose significant risks not only to Nigeria but also to the wider Sahel region. The paper emphasises the importance of addressing the root causes of state fragility arising from tackling unemployment and poverty, climate change, porous borders, and ungoverned spaces
Effectiveness of Extension Education as a Strategy for Poverty Reduction in Niger State, Nigeria
No full textThis study assesses the effectiveness of extension education as a strategy for poverty alleviation in Niger State, Nigeria. Poverty is a condition where individuals or communities lack the essentials required for a minimum standard of well-being and quality of life. The study evaluates the role of extension education in reducing poverty within Niger State. A descriptive survey research method was employed, involving 180 participants drawn from a population of 3,500 community leaders and extension workers across three randomly selected local government areas representing the state\u27s three senatorial zones. Data were analysed using mean statistics, with findings revealing that all assessed items had mean values above 2.50. It confirms the effectiveness of extension education as a poverty reduction strategy. The study concludes that extension education significantly enhances agricultural productivity, job creation, better sales of farm products, and healthy family living. It recommends prioritising extension education services to improve agriculture, health, and home economics, fostering productivity and eradicating poverty
Evaluation of Planning in the Management of Mass Literacy Programmes in Niger State, Nigeria
No full textThis study examines the administration of mass literacy programmes in Niger State, Nigeria. Six specific objectives were formulated in alignment with six research questions that guided the investigation. A descriptive survey design was adopted for the research, with six local government areas randomly selected for inclusion. The study population consisted of 794 facilitators and staff of NSAME, from which a sample size of 202 was drawn. The mean statistic was employed to analyse responses to the research questions. The findings indicated that all items had a mean score above 2.50, signifying agreement. This suggests, among other findings, that adequate planning measures are in place for the mass literacy programmes in Niger State. The study concludes that rosters for the supervision of study centres are prepared and displayed on appropriate noticeboards. Plans for unscheduled visits are devised, with rosters provided to relevant officers for execution in Niger State. Recommendations include ensuring adequate planning by the government at all levels to enhance mass literacy programmes in Niger State. Additionally, the study advocates for recruiting qualified and competent personnel to support achieving programme objectives in the state
Awareness and Perceptions of Career Opportunities in Adult and Non-Formal Education among NCE Students in Kano State, Nigeria
No full textThis study examined students\u27 levels of awareness regarding adult education as a career choice in colleges of education for professional development in Kano State, Nigeria. Two research objectives and corresponding research questions guided the study. A survey research design was adopted, with a population of 1,242 students from three colleges of education in Kano State. Using a simple random sampling technique, 248 students from the Adult and Non-Formal Education Departments of three NCE-awarding institutions were selected. Data were collected using the researcher\u27s developed questionnaire titled Awareness of Career Opportunities of NCE Students in Adult and Non-Formal Education (PCOSAAE). Descriptive statistics were used to analyse the research questions, including frequency counts, mean, and standard deviation. Findings revealed that NCE students in Kano State Colleges of Education have limited awareness of career opportunities in adult and non-formal education. However, they know the availability of courses and training programmes related to career development in the field. The study recommends implementing sensitisation programmes to enhance awareness of career opportunities in adult and non-formal education. It also suggests follow-up studies on graduates, particularly those who have successfully utilised their acquired skills in practical employment
Performance of Microfinance Institutions: Do Risk Management Regulations really matter?
No full textThe study was conducted to assess the impact of risk management regulations on the financial performance of Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) in Tanzania. Specifically, the study was guided by a descriptive research design. The target population of this study included Microfinance Institutions (Tier 1 Microfinance Institutions) in Tanzania where all three (3) MFIs were selected. The study employed secondary data collected from the MFIs yearly annual reports from 2019 to 2022 and Bank of Tanzania (BOT) published statistics on MFIs. The study used a panel data random effect model to establish the relationship between risk management regulations and MFIs financial performance. The study found capital adequacy ratio requirements (CAR) to statistically positively influence the financial performance of the MFIs while the cash reserve requirements (CRR) statistically negatively influence the financial performance of the MFIs and liquidity ratio requirements (LRR) do not significantly influence the financial performance of the MFIs.The study concluded that MFIs should continue adhering to the available policy and regulations so as to evade exposed risks. Moreover, in terms of capital adequacy and cash reserve requirements, the BOT should set minimum capital depending on the risk capabilities of the MFIs. Furthermore, our study recommended that BOT should ensure that all MFIs adhere to the written policy and procedures to mitigate the operational, financial, and strategic risks among the MFIs
Fare Structure and Operational Performance of Rivers Transport Company (RTC), Port Harcourt, Nigeria
No full textThis study examined fare structure and operational performance of Rivers Transport Company (RTC). Specifically it examine the cost and frequency of trips on each route, and the operational performance of RTC. The study used a cross-sectional research design. 398 copies of questionnaires were administered to users of RTC, and oral interview was conducted using simple random sampling technique. Descriptive tools such as percentage and frequency distribution, cost benefit analysis (CBA) were utilised for the data analysis. The analysis of the data revealed that the cost of transport per route is majorly determine by measurable indices to include; the vehicle type, the distance covered, destination, and nature of road infrastructure. The frequency of customer’s patronage for RTC is solely dependent on the cost of travel and other attitudinal characteristics of drivers and the general operators of the Rivers Transport Company. Other findings revealed that there was a significant increase in the vehicular fleet, 0.58% and 0.59% of profit margin for 2017/2018 and 2019, respectively. The net profit obtained at 1000 vehicles in operation in 2017 and 2018 was ₦246,365,810 and ₦256,310,766, respectively. In 2019 at 1200 vehicles, a net profit of ₦284,047,200 was attained. The CBA indicates a viable performance since there is a positive relationship in growth between the total income and operational cost, and it is significant. The study recommend that adequate funding and provision of vehicles should be encouraged
The Impact of Public Service Reforms on the Performance of Federal Civil Servants in Abuja
No full textThis study examine the impact of public service reforms on the performance of federal civil servants in Abuja. The study sampled 594 federal civil servants out of the estimated 94,511 staff of 29 ministries. Findings from this study show that the needed improvement in service delivery among civil servants through various reforms was not fully achieved due to number of factors. It was equally discovered that workers are not performing as they should despite several reforms across the military and democratic era. The study also found that reforms are not direct causes of poor performance but poor implementation of reforms and its inability to tackle internal issues affecting workers’ environment. The study however suggested a number of recommendations among which include: federal government through the bureau of public service reform should endeavor to capture the basic needs of the workers in her reform policies; there should be computerization of service delivery, improved infrastructures, and availability of materials needed for effective service delivery. Such issues as workers welfare, housing, promotion, training and improved salary should be the focal point of the reforms
DESK-BASED RESEARCH AND ITS METHODOLOGICAL APPLICATION IN SOCIAL SCIENCE: NIGERIA\u27S FARMER-HERDER CRISIS AND IMPACTS ON AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY IN CONTEXT
No full textSocial science has at its disposal various techniques of data collection including desk research as one of the qualitative methods. The premise of this paper is the fact that though desk research is utilized either as a lone research method or at the level of literature review in the course of research enterprise, users of the method are often times stuck in the process, leading to inchoate findings and conclusion. To that extent, this paper provided the necessary guidelines for its use which included research questions, sources of data collection, verification of the secondary materials, eligibility of the materials and methods of data analysis. As a methodological paper, the application of the method in the context of farmer-herder crisis in Nigeria and its impacts on agricultural productivity was done. The paper sampled 85 peer-reviewed articles excluding published data from local and international institutions after an initial 112 downloaded articles sourced from Scopus database. The findings revealed that the crisis has both de-motivation and de-investment impacts. The paper concluded that though there could be some inherent challenges with the use of desk research such as synthesis of large volume of data, it requires an experienced and committed researcher to take advantage of the cost effectiveness and timeliness that the method provides to advance knowledge production and enhance the basis for future research through quality findings and recommendations
THE POLITICAL ECONOMY OF INDIGENOUS PRODUCTION: A CASE STUDY OF USHAFA POTTERY, 1991-2012
No full textThis paper focuses on the history of pottery in Ushafa, its significance to the people, (especially the women) as well as its impact to the people and the development of Ushafa community. The paper aims to enlighten readers on pottery in Ushafa, in hope of reviving the craft of pottery amongst the people of Ushafa as it is gradually going extinct. The study includes the establishment of the Ushafa Pottery Centre and its glory days; awareness would be drawn to the gradual decline of the Ushafa Pottery Centre as it has become a shadow of its old self. The study discovered issues which have led to the decline of the Centre some of which are: lack of government funds, urbanization, and family factor etc. The study used both primary and secondary sources of data. Four key informants were interviewed. The study further made recommendations on things to be done in order to revive this craft in Ushafa which would have significant influence on the youths and in the development of the Ushafa community
GLOBAL GOVERNANCE IN THE MIDST OF COVID-19: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECT
No full textThe 2019 new Corona Virus outbreak and its effects on global governance are covered in this paper. The paper examines the professional warnings that were issued on or before 2019 regarding the potential pandemic outbreak, the reasons why these warnings were ignored, and the fallout from this disregard. The study emphasizes how critical it is to consider the threat posed by unconventional military security threats like the corona virus. The study\u27s demonstration of how states handled the corona virus outbreak independently rather than jointly revealed the weakness in the international system is similarly significant. It is obvious that a new chapter in the history of liberal internationalism is being written in the field of global governance. The populist philosophy of "my country first" is being adopted by nations today. This study demonstrates how seriously this mindset threatens international solidarity, stability, and global governance on a political, economic, and social level. The study links this issue to the worldwide economic crisis that many nations are currently experiencing as well as Donald Trump\u27s position on redefining America\u27s connections with other nations, particularly with its transatlantic allies