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Money Market Instruments and Economic Growth in Nigeria
No full textEffect of money market instruments on economic growth of Nigeria from 1993 to 2022 was investigated in this study. Research design adopted for this study is ex-post-facto. Data were obtained from Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Statistical Bulletin to estimate the model. Multiple regression approach was employed to analyse impact of money market instruments on economic growth in Nigeria for the period of the study. From the empirical result obtained, the study conclude that money market enhanced development in Nigeria. It is recommended that CBN create appropriate monetary and fiscal measures which would develop money market for promotion of productive activities and investment thereby improve Nigeria development
Analysis of Road Traffic Violations on Passengers and Freights Transport in Minna Metroplis
No full textTraffic violations are major causes of congestion. Unfortunately hundreds of innocent souls are lost due to accidents brought about by traffic violations on mobility. This study analyzes road traffic violations on passenger and freights transport in Minna metropolis. Both primary and secondary data were collected from VIO headquarters where a census sampling techniques was adopted. The data gathered were analysis by the use of descriptive statistics such as tabulation, frequency, charts, and ranking-order. Findings from the study revealed that there are fourteen (14) common traffic violations and the major traffic offences include; road traffic light, expired vehicle papers, driver’s license, dangerous loading, and failure to produce vehicle papers on-demand respectively. The main reasons for the violation of traffic in the study area are negative attitude of motorist and reduction of travel time/saving of fuel attested by 45.2% and 27.4% of the respondents respectively. Furthermore, to ascertain the effects of traffic violations on mobility, 38.4% of the respondents attested to the fact that crashes leads to death, 31.5% affirmed crashes leads to injury, and 15% attested to traffic congestion respectively. It is therefore recommended that adequate information dissemination on traffic rules and regulations with emphasis on traffic light, and introduction of traffic safety education into the system is the most potent method to reducing traffic violation
THE IMPACT OF BRE AST CANCER AWARENESS PROGRAMMES AMONG WOMEN IN BIDA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF NIGER STATE
No full textThis study seeks to investigate the impact of breast cancer awareness programmes among women in Bida Local Government Area of Niger State.A quantitative survey design was implemented to gather data and investigate the research problems through the administration of structured Breast Cancer Awareness & Impact Questionnaire" (BCAIQ) to collect primary data from a population of 41,362 and a sample of 380 consisting of women of childbearing age residing in 14 different wards within the Bida local government area in Niger State. Krejcie and Morgan (1970) sample determination method was used to select the study\u27s sample. Pearson Product Moment Coefficient of Correlation (PPMC) was used to quantify the level of correlation and the analysis of the data revealed a correlation coefficient of 82, indicating a strong positive correlation between the responses obtained during the two-time period. The findings from the analysis of study rrevealed that, most women in the Bida Local Government Area of Niger State have moderate knowledge about breast cancer. Conclusively, breast cancer awareness programs have a positive and significant impact on increasing the level of breast cancer awareness among women in Bida Local Government Area.The recommendations from the study are that it is crucial for all stakeholders in the healthcare sector to actively participate in enhancing breast cancer awareness efforts, dedicated breast cancer screening centre should be established, certain medications to be included in the coverage provided by the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), and, there is the need for the involvement of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in providing medication and financial support to patients
WEAPONIZING NIGERIA\u27S ELECTIONS: INTERROGATING THE 2023 GENERAL ELECTIONS IN KANO STATE
No full textOver the years, the phenomenon of electoral violence has been a reoccurring issue in Nigeria especially states like Kano that have long history of political diversity. Prior to the 2023 general elections in Kano state, electoral violence is perpetrated with the use of locally fabricated weapons such as gariyo, fafale, fate-fate, sticks, matches and so on. The 2023 general election brought in a new dimension to this as fire arms were introduced into the business of electoral violence before, during and after the elections. The article which utilized both primary and secondary data submits that, despite efforts by security operatives under the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES) and other stakeholders under the Kano Peace Committee (KPC), scores of incidences were recorded during the 2023 electioneering process especially clashes between supporters of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the opposition New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) on the one hand and the Action Democratic Party (ADP) on the other. It recommends that politicians and their followers should be closely monitored during build up to elections, while those that are found wanting should be brought to justice no matter how highly-placed they may be
THE CHALLENGES OF THE NIGERIAN FOREIGN POLICY AND SUB-REGIONAL SECURITY INTERVENTION UNDER PRESIDENT IBRAHIM BABANGIDA ADMINISTRATION FROM 1985 TO 1993
No full textThis paper examines the Challenges of Nigerian Foreign Policy and Sub-Regional Security Intervention under President Ibrahim Babangida from 1985 to 1993 The paper reviewed existing related literature using both thematic and conceptual methods. The paper adopted the theory of national interest to explain how the regime used the theory to politically justify her actions and mobilize support for their decisions The paper employed the use of secondary data where books, articles, journal and documentary records were interrogated in order to generate the data required for the study. The study found out that even though the Babangida regime made some radical giant stride in Nigerian foreign policy, especially with the introduction of economic diplomacy, the regime was not devoid of challenges which have been highlighted in this paper. Finally, the paper concludes that Nigerian foreign policy under the President Ibrahim Babangida regime like other successive Nigerian regimes have, in general, shown a lack of sensitivity and responsiveness to popular pressures and input into the foreign policy formulation process and specific aspects of its sub-regional intervention
AGRICULTURAL GEOPHYSICAL INVESTIGATION IN RESOLVING LAND AND OPTIMUM EXPLOITATION CHALLENGES AT IBBU LAPAI FARM SITE, NIGERIA
No full textGeophysical techniques have become very valuable and indispensable tool in addressing the agricultural activities challenges ranging from; soil quality determination, monitoring and appropriate usage challenges, etc. Agricultural geophysical investigations are therefore, generally focused on delineating geologic features within the soil profile at depth range within the crop root zone (0 to 2 m depth) over very large farm size. Consequently, Geophysical characterization using high resolution Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) with Schulumberger electrode array was conducted at a portion of the IBBUL farm site to delineate the subterranean geologic features of interest to agricultural output yields. The results revealed the lithological units in the study area. The analysis of VES points 1 and 3 revealed lithological units of highest moisture contents with resistivity variation of (19.00 to 79.80) Ώm. Three distinct geo-electric layers were delineated in the study area; (first layer) shallow subsurface with the highest moisture contents, (second layer) a good aquifer unit and (third layer) weathered Basement complex. The weathered layer (second layer) has the highest resistivity range of between (22.87 and 304.00) Ώm. It exhibited some observed presence of fractured parts acting as high yield point for the good groundwater resource within the farm site. From the delineated subsurface properties, this farm land may have high agricultural yields at VES points 1 and 3, while VES points 4 with higher resistive (31.31 and 156.00) Ώm geologic features may be best for locating heavy agricultural infrastructures. Venturing into Precision and dry season farming are recommended for the IBBUL University at the investigated portion of the farm site considering the soil quality and the viable groundwater potentials
EFFECT OF CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
No full textCivil society groups are agents of development in any nation. Civil society organizations play vital role in social, political and economic development activities. The transformation of any society or system, particularly the developing societies like Nigeria depend on the effectiveness and efficiency of its civil societies. This paper critically assessed the impact of civil society groups, and its contribution to sustainable development in Nigeria. The paper also examined factors that hinder the performance of civil society groups in relation to national development. Secondary method of data collection was used to source information. The paper concludes that civil society groups in Nigeria are bedeviled with series of problems ranging from political instability, inadequate funding, disconnection from rural organizations, government patronage, lack of internal democracy, lack of unity, corruption and lack of state support and partnership. The paper recommends that civil society groups need to be sanitized andstrengthened so as to ensure effective service delivery through the creation of an enabling environment for their operation and that they should maintain a high degree of independence from the government
TREASURY SINGLE ACCOUNT (TSA) AND FINANCIAL DISCIPLINE IN FEDERAL MINISTRY OF FINANCE, ABUJA
No full textThis study examined the effect of Treasury Single Account (TSA) on financial discipline in the Federal Ministry of Finance, Headquarters, Abuja (2015 – 2020). Using survey research design, data were obtained from questionnaire distributed to senior and management staff of Federal Ministry of Finance, Headquarters, Abuja. The data were analysed using the ANOVA test at 5% level of significance. Findings revealed that TSA significantly promotes accountability of public funds in Nigeria and enhances financial discipline in the Nigerian public sector. The position of the paper is that TSA has a significant and positive effect on the accountability of public fund; enhancing financial discipline. The study recommends that the federal government must demonstrate the political will to ensure the sustainability of TSA policy and also tenaciously pursue its implementation by states and local governments in the country
GOVERNMENTAL INSTRUMENTS OF NATIONAL INTEGRATION IN NIGERIA: A CRITICAL ASSESSMENT OFFEDERAL CHARACTER COMMISSION
No full textNational integration has been an issue of advocacy in Nigeria and on Nigerians since the Pre and Post independence eras by Nationalist leaders, Democratic leaders, Military leaders and various civil society organizations, hence, the research study on Instrument of National Integration in Nigeria: A critical assessment of Federal Character Commission becomes imperative at this stage of national cohesion. The objectives of this study among others are to find out whether the adoption of Federal Character Commission have yield positively, the constraints to it objectives achievement and to know how far the commission\u27s implementation of its constitutional functions. This study adopts documentary approach using the existing work of the commission and studies made by scholars towards achieving national integration. System theory was used as a guide the work. Content analysis and logical inference were used to arrived at a solid findings and subsequently, recommends the followings that the act establishing national character principle and commission should as a matter of urgency be reviewed to improve on itsmandate; that all ministries, departments and agencies should be mandated to inform the federal character commission the vacancies available in their ministries, departments and agencies before employment and the members of the commission should be selected to serve in the commission when it has been proven that such member is a man of integrity in the nation to avoid nepotism and favouritism among others
NEWSPAPER COVERAGE AND BANDITRY IN NIGER STATE: A COMPARATIVE CONTENT ANALYSIS OF THE GUARDIAN AND DAILY TRUST NEWSPAPERS
No full textOver the years, security challenges are global phenomena that have bedeviled socioeconomic development of the people. It is a phenomenon that has zero consideration for age, race, religion; ethnicity, or nationality. It is on this premise that this study assessed newspaper coverage of banditry in Niger State: A comparative content analysis of The Guardian and Daily Trust Newspapers. The print media should give prominence to the reportage of cases of banditry and kidnapping and should organise debates on the issue as well as enlighten the public about the incidents. The print media should set agenda on the issue of banditry and kidnapping in a manner that would engage the audience participation in the tackling or proffering solutions to banditry in our society