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ALMAJIRI INTEGRATED MODEL SCHOOLS IN NIGER STATE AND POLICY IMPLEMENTATION: AN APPRAISAL
No full textAlmajiri education systems were integrated into the mainstream of the Universal Basic Education to address the inequities in accessing primary education and to eliminate the apparent exclusion being suffered by many children in the Northern part of the country. Despite the establishment of the Almajiri Model Schools initiative in Shiroro Local Government Area, assessing basic education remains a major challenge in the area. This study examinedAlmajiri Integrated Model schools\u27 and policy implementation: An appraisal. The study employed a mixed research design by integrating both qualitative and quantitative data in the evaluation of the Almajiri Integrated Model schools: security challenges and implementation in Niger State in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. The primary data required for this study was sourced from 240 Almajiris/pupils and 60 mallams/teachers through structured questionnaire.The study discovered several key obstacles in the implementation of Almajiri Integrated model schools in Shiroro Local Government Area. These obstacles include inadequate funding, lack of community engagement, insufficient infrastructure, and the resistance from certain religious and cultural groups. The study recommends that the Niger State government and relevant stakeholders should allocate increased funds to support the infrastructure, training of teachers, and resources for Almajiri Integrated model schools as well as develop a curriculum that respects the cultural diversity of the Almajiri children and incorporates local languages to facilitate learning, which can improve the effectiveness of the schools
EFFECT OF FARMERS-HERDERS CONFLICT ON AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY IN BENUE STATE.
No full textThe farmers-herders conflict in Benue State poses significant challenges to both local communities and agricultural productivity. This conflict stems from resource competition, ethnic tensions, and a lack of effective governance systems. This study therefore analyzed the effect of farmers-herders conflict on agricultural productivity in Benue State. The study sought to achieve the following objectives; analyzing the underlying causes and consequences of the farmers-herders conflict in Benue State on agricultural productivity, and identifying potential solutions that promote peaceful coexistence between farmers and herders over resource allocation, and enhance agricultural productivity in Benue State. The study adopted the cross-sectional survey design as its method for the collection of data. The population of the study consisted of the 692,000 indigenes of Agatu, Guma and Logo Local Government Area of Benue State. The analysis of the results indicates a consensus among respondents that the farmers-herders conflict has negatively affected yam production in Benue State, primarily through hindrances caused by land disputes and disrupted access to suitable grazing areas. The study recommends that land disputes and conflicts between farmers and herders, should be addressed. This can be achieved by establishing or enhancing local dispute resolution committees or platforms where conflicts can be addressed and resolved amicably
2023 GENERAL ELECTIONS: IMPLICATIONS ON SUSTAINABLE DEMOCRACY AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
No full textElections when conducted in a credible and fair manner according to global best practices act as framework for democratic development. Since her transition from military to democratic system of government, Nigeria as a nation has conducted different elections with the 2023 general elections as the most recent of all. This paper therefore examines the implications of the 2023 General Elections on sustainable democracy and national development in Nigeria with the sole objective of identifying some critical challenges which hampered the success of the elections. The study adopted the descriptive research design and collected data from journals, textbooks, newspaper reports and online materials bothering on the subject matter while content analysis was used to analyze the data. The democratic elitism theory was used as theoretical framework to further analyze the implications of the 2023 general elections in Nigeria. The study amongst others found out that; no doubt the elections brought some electoral advancement like the use of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and the Electoral Act, 2020 however, the election recorded some challenges such as; voter intimidation, thuggery, electoral arson amongst others. The study therefore recommends amongst others that, there is need for electoral reorientation, electoral fairness and justice and that the electoral umpire should be allowed to operate on an independent basis as stipulated in the Constitution
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND CORPORATE ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN BIDA BRANCH OF ABUJA ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION COMPANY
No full textAvailability of efficient alternative renewable energy sources has mandated AEDC to employ modern HRMP in order to stimulate corporate entrepreneurship and reap its attendant benefits such as strategic and routine innovative problem-solving ideas in the areas of fault detection, repairs and maintenance among others. This research looked at how corporate entrepreneurship was impacted by HRM practices at the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company\u27s (AEDC) Bida branch. The instrument used was structured questionnaire which was measured using 5-point Likert scale. A sample of eighty-eight (88) employees of the AEDC in Bida branch using Taro Yamane (1976) sample size were selected from a population of one hundred and thirteen (113) employees of AEDC in Bida branch using simple random sampling technique. The data generated through questionnaire were analyzed using Multiple Regression analysis. The regression results shows that recruitment and selection, employee compensation, and performance management all significantly affect corporate entrepreneurship in the AEDC Bida local government (P< 0.05), while training and development has no significant effect on corporate entrepreneurship (P>0.05). As a result, the study draws the conclusion that human resources management practices significantly influences corporate entrepreneurship. The study, therefore, recommended among others: AEDC in Bida branch should implement appropriate employee rewards strategies that will lead to improvements in managing electricity distribution networks and customer complaints. Employees should receive intensive training that includes in-depth education to help them develop the skills required for creativity and innovation
Empowering Girls and Combating Climate Change: Unleashing the Potential of Education and Gender Equality
No full textAs the most discriminated-against group in the world, girls face multiple challengesand discrimination due to their gender, age, poverty, ethnic background, anddisabilities. Climate change disproportionately affects girls and women, yet theyoften have the least opportunity to adapt to its impacts due to social and economicfactors. The devastating effects of climate change are expected to worsen in thecoming decades, posing a significant threat to vulnerable communities indeveloping countries. Despite the critical role of education in promotingsustainability and addressing climate change, the education sector\u27s contribution toclimate change responses remains largely overlooked. This paper highlights theimportance of empowering girls through education to combat climate changeeffectively and build a sustainable future. It explores how girls\u27 education canenhance their adaptability, resilience, leadership skills, and decision-makingabilities, ultimately contributing to climate change mitigation and adaptationefforts. Moreover, it calls for a shift in policy and action to recognize girls as keystakeholders and agents of change in the fight against climate chang
Nigerian Women’s History in Nollywood: Focus on Amina (Queen Amina of Zazzau)
No full textMost Nigerian Movies showcased women as sex objects, materialistic, and victims of patriarchal societies. This study examined Nigerian women’s history in the Nollywood movie Amina directed by Izu Ojukwu in 2020 portrayed the life of Queen Amina, a 16th-century warrior queen of Zazzau. The study adopted a qualitative research method based on a historical approach. It made use of primary and secondary sources. The primary source comprised oral interviews. The secondary sources included journals, articles, books, and theses. The study revealed that Northern Nigerian women particularly Zauzzau during the period played significant roles, beyond traditional societal expectations of them as homemakers and child bearers. Queen Amina of Zazzau Emirate was not a victim as portrayed in Amina despite being in a patriarchal society. Amina rose to become a symbol of women\u27s leadership and warrior status in pre-colonial Hausa land
The Politics of Ethnicity: Threat to the Unity of Nigeria
No full textThis paper examines how ethnic politics hampers National Unity in Nigeria. The issue of ethnicity has become a threat to socio-political and economic development of the country. The paper used secondary sources of data collection and adopts system theory as a theoretical framework for analysis. The findings of the paper revealed that ethnic politics in Nigeria have caused a number of civil disturbances resulting into religious clashes, molestations, rampages, destruction of properties, ethnic conflicts, hatred, suspicion and disunity. Based on these findings, the paper concludes that urgent measures to mitigate ethnic tensions are needed to foster greater cohesion and national development. The paper offers some plausible recommendations for mitigating ethnic tensions, advocating for reforms such as true federalism, democratic governance, constitutional review, and the cultivation of a unified national identity
Monetary Policy Performance and Economic Growth: An Empirical Evidence for WAMZ Member Countries
No full textThis study examines the effect of monetary policy on economic growth of West African Monetary Zone (WAMZ) countries from 2002 - 2022. In the model, money supply (M2), interest rate (INTR), and inflation rate (INFR) are considered the independent variable while real gross domestic product (RGDP) is given as the dependent variable. This study used Ordinary Least Square (OLS) and Panel regression analysis, and finding indicate that money supply and interest rate have positive and statistically significant impact on economic growth among WAMZ member countries. The inflation rate has negative and significant impact on GDP. The random effect model on the other hand reveals that money supply is positive and statistically significant on GDP. Similarly, the effect of interest rate is positive but statistically insignificant on economic growth. However, the impact of inflation rate is negative but statistically significant on economic growth of the WAMZ member countries. Therefore, the study recommends the implementation of sound monetary policies such as expansionary Open Market Operation (to increase money supply as increase in money supply increases economic growth), adjust the contractionary discount rate (by reducing the rate of interest rate in order to expand liquidity and investment). The study also recommended that WAMZ country’s banks should be committed to the mission of price stability, as well as improving the regulatory and supervisory framework to secure a strong financial sector for efficient intermediation, economic growth and development
Commodity Price Shock and Economic Performance: An Empirical Evidence for Nigeria
No full textInterconnected economies in the world commodity market may cause external shocks that slow indigenous countries\u27 economic growth and development. Nigeria is a commodity-dependent country, hence, commodity price shocks have harmed its institutional and fiscal framework for economic growth, despite efforts to save the economy. It is crucial to assess the effects of local and external commodity price volatility shocks on emerging nations\u27 growth since they plunge millions into abject poverty. It is in this context, this study examines commodity price shock and economic performance with an empirical evidence for Nigeria. This study employs Multivariate Generalized Autoregressive Conditional Heteroscedasticity (MGARCH) to capture both gradual and unexpected changes in commodity price shock in Nigeria from 1980Q1 – 2021Q1. The results showed positive volatility shock effect on each variable caused by its past innovations while parameters of the independent variables indicated innovations of shock effects on economic performance. Also exports of other non-oil commodities can reduce dependence of real exchange rate on world commodity prices by having more diversified exports. The study recommends for diversification towards agricultural production to stabilize the real exchange rate of Naira from world commodity price shocks. Finally, Nigeria can protect her competitiveness from fluctuations in world commodity prices by being more opened to external trade
The Impact of Librarians in National Development
No full textThis study investigates the impact of librarians to national development in Nigeria. Four hundred questionnaires were drawn and administered to respondents, including 112 librarians, 163 teachers and 125 Administrators and staff of the Federal Ministry of Education. Interviews were conducted with some selected librarians, principals, teachers, and Federal Ministry of Education staffs. They were selected by cluster sampling technique, using table of random numbers. One null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 alpha levels using weighted least square regression analysis. The findings show that Liberians efforts have significant influence on national development since the p-values from the result table are less than 0.05. The study recommends a feasible working relationship between the Federal Ministry of Education and the Nigerian Librarian Association for fast growth of national development