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Work Engagement as the Mediator of the Relationship between Workplace Civility and Workplace Deviant Behaviour among Employees of Tertiary Institutions in Zamfara State
No full textThis study explores the relationship between workplace civility, work engagement and workplace deviant behaviour, as well as the mediating role of work engagement in the relationship between workplace civility and workplace deviant behaviour. To this end, a survey was developed and administered to 424 employees across the selected tertiary institutions in Zamfara State, Nigeria. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to analyse the data collected. Results show that workplace civility has negative and significant effect on workplace deviant behaviour. Additionally, work engagement is also found to significantly mediate the relationship between workplace civility and workplace deviant behaviour. The study concluded that employers should promote a culture of workplace civility in order to maintain employee engagement and reduce workplace deviance. Furthermore, employers should also strive to foster an atmosphere of respect and appreciation among employees. The implications for further research on the topic are discussed
Is Financial Development Important for Zambia’s Low Carbon Growth? An Extension of the STIRPAT Model
No full textFollowing the growing global concerns about environmental sustainability, this study aimed to assess the role of financial development in Zambia’s low carbon growth using an asymmetric approach. Data collected from secondary sources for carbon dioxide emission, population, economic growth and financial development cover the period between 1980 and 2019. The results obtained from applying the nonlinear ARDL bounds technique revealed that the variables maintain a long-run relationship. Furthermore, estimates show that in the long-run, increase financial development and economic growth deter the achievement of low carbon growth while in the short-run, economic growth alone supports low carbon growth. Meanwhile, population and financial development were found to have no effect on carbon emissions in both the long-run and short-run. Accordingly, the study recommends that relevant government authorities should put policies in place, which encourages green investment and a switch over to cleaner energy sources. This would support a sustainable environment as the economy grows and becomes financially developed
Assessment of Community and Social Projects on Social Infrastructural Development of Kwali Area Council Federal Capital Territory
No full textThis study focuses on the assessment of the Community and Social Development Projects (CSDP) on social infrastructure development in the Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Social infrastructure plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of life and well-being of a community\u27s residents. The research aims to evaluate the effectiveness and sustainability of the CSDP\u27s initiatives in promoting social infrastructural development within the Kwali Area Council. The study adopted the documentary research method through the review of various documents—books, journals, government publications, and other written materials that are relevant and valid in the area of study by subjecting the various information to deductive reasoning to find answers to research questions. The findings from the presented data highlighted the substantial impact of the Federal Capital Territory Community and Social Development Project (FCT-CSDP) on the development of social infrastructure in Kwali Area Council. The construction and rehabilitation initiatives undertaken through FCT-CSDP grants have significantly contributed to various aspects of the community. The study recommends that to ensure the continued benefits of the FCT-CSDP initiatives, it\u27s crucial to incorporate sustainability measures into project planning. This could involve training community members in the maintenance and management of the constructed facilities, creating income-generating activities linked to the projects, and establishing mechanisms for ongoing monitoring and evaluation
Effect of Charcoal Production on the Environment: Evidence from Bosso Local Government Area of Niger State
No full textThis study examines the impact of charcoal production on deforestation in Bosso Local Government Area of Niger State. The study employed both primary and secondary data sources. The primary data collected via questionnaire was analyzed by the use of statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) and descriptive statistics presented in frequency tables, charts, graphs and percentages. Chi-square statistical tool was used to test the hypotheses. The study yielded a number of findings. First, the study revealed a significant correlation between charcoal production and deforestation. Second, there is a strong positive relationship between charcoal production and household level of income. Third, there is a lack of awareness of the environmental impacts of charcoal among the producers. Fourth, the current regulatory rules for charcoal production was found to be grossly inadequate to protect the environment. Consequently, the study recommends as follows the improvement and the enforcement of the regulatory laws, increase public awareness and encourage the use of alternative energy sources
THE EFFECT OF BANDITRY AND KIDNAPPING ON STUDENTS ENROLMENT IN NIGER STATE
No full textThis study set out to examine the effect of banditry and kidnapping on students\u27enrolment in Niger State. The study adopted documentary research approach were data was collected, from the record of various schools affected as a result of banditry and kidnapping in the state. Data was collected from 100 respondents from affected communities of the state. The paper used situational Action Theory (SAT) by Per OlofWikstom (2004), which focus on the motive behind tourism, banditry insurgency, kidnapping and aimed robbery. The theory was choosen on the basis of its application in knowing while people are motivated to commit crimes considering it effect on ecological, criminological, social and behavioual factor. The findings reveals that the incidence of banditry and kidnapping in Niger State as affected students enrolment, performance and attendance because 41 junior and senior secondary schools within the affected communities are completely shut down since 2021 because of the anxiety among the students, staff, and parents The paper therefore concluded that, the incidence of banditry and kidnapping in the state is traceable to high level of unemployment, poor motivation of security agents, state boarder with affected states like Kaduna, Zamfara, Kebbi, and thereby recommended that, government shouldacquire modern equipment for the security agents to fight the menace of banditry to restore peace in the affected communities so that schools that are closed can now be re-opened to give opportunity to children that could not attend schools as a result of fear of being kidnap and can now be enroll into various institutions, government should embark on enlightenment campaign assuring parents, students and parents of their safety to improve students\u27 performance, government should also provide standby security in every school located in most of the affected communityto reduce fear and anxiety so that student will be motivated to attend school regularly
CONFIDENTIALITY OF OFFICIAL RECORDS AND FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT IN NIGERIA: ISSUES AND CHALLENGES
No full textOfficial records of strategic value are generated daily in files, electronic mails and computer sets in public service and public institutions in the course of public policy making process, governance and administration of the state. Official records are necessary ingredients for decision making in government and large number of these official records are sensitive in nature such that unrestricted access to them by the public may be inimical to state security and injurious to public interest. This paper examines some germane issues and certain provisions of Nigerian laws which allow confidentiality of official records despite the freedom of information law. The study is anchored on democratic secrecy theory, and adopted a qualitative based- descriptive analysis as well as the literature-review approach to examine and analyse existing laws, some emerging issues and challenges relating to confidentiality of official records in this era of freedom of information law in Nigeria especially between 2011 and 2023 of this fourth republic such as the existence of subsisting laws like official secret Act,1999 Constitution, Public Service Rule and Criminal Code Act
EFFECTS OF ELECTORAL VIOLENCE ON DEMOCRATIC CONSOLIDATION IN NIGERIA WITH SPECIFIC FOCUS ON 2011, 2015 AND 2019 GENERAL ELECTIONS IN NIGERIA
No full textThe place of free, fair and credible election in the sustenance of democracy most importantly in a democratic society cannot be overemphasized. This is because, it not only offers a government a unique opportunity for legitimacy, but also serves as a transitory process in stable democracies. The main objective of the study is to examine the effects of electoral violence on democratic consolidation in Nigeria with specific focus on 2011, 2015 and 2019 general elections in Nigeria, The Frustration Aggression theory will be adopted, the study adopted a descriptive survey design, and a selfstructured questionnaire was developed to gather data from 78 respondents. The study\u27s findings indicated that; the respondents agreed that all variables selected in the study are causal factors of electoral violence in Nigeria. It is also found that electoral violence does have bad implications on democratic consolidation. The suggested ways to prevent electoral violence and consolidate democracy in Nigeria are the bill for the establishment of Electoral Offences Commission should be passed without delay. Nigeria must improve on its existing security apparatuses in order to combat the dynamic and sophisticated 21st century security among others
FARMERS-HERDERS\u27 CONFLICT AND FOOD SECURITY IN BENUE STATE, NIGERIA
No full textThe major thrust of this study is to examine the implications for crop farmers-herders conflict and food security in Benue State. The need for this study arose as a result of the perceived increase of the farmersherders conflict in Benue State. The main objective of the study is to assess the impact of farmers-herders conflict on food security in Benue State. The study adopted structural conflict theory as theoretical framework The theory vigorously argued that the conflicts arise as a consequence of the character of the social institutions and economic structures of the society. Secondary sources of data were used. Data collected were analyzed through the use of content analysis Findings showed that there is significant relationship between factors driving crop farmers-herders conflict and food security in Benue State; crop farmers-herders conflict has eroded food security in Benue State. The study further argued that the conflicts arise as a consequence of the character of the social institutions and economic structures of the society. The study also established that the government has not adequately responded to crop farmers-herders conflict toward achieving food security in Benue State; lack of political will and inadequate consultation with all stakeholders are among the challenges confronting the government in addressing crop farmersherders conflict for improved food security in Benue State; and ranching and improved border security are some of the ways of addressing challenges confronting the government in combating crop farmersherders conflict for improved food security in Benue State. Among other things, it was recommended that the government should use ranching as a viable way of addressing challenges confronting the government incombating crop farmers-herders conflict for improved food security in Benue State
EFFECT OF REFRIGERATION STORAGE ON THE GELATION QUALITY OF FERMENTED SOYMILK USING EXOPOLYSACCHARIDE PRODUCING LACTOBACILLUS PLANTARUM JCM 1149 ISOLATED FROM TAMARIND FRUIT
No full textLactic acid bacteria fermentation is a reliable means of prolonging shelf life. This study was aimed at assessing the effect of refrigeration storage on the gelation quality of fermented soy milk using exopolysaccharide (EPS) producing Lactobacillus plantarum JCM 1149 isolated from Tamarind fruit. Soybean seeds milk was produced by extraction and pasteurized at 76oC for 30 minutes. Soymilk was divided into two portion, both portions were inoculated with 0.5mL (23.7×102 CFU/g) inoculum and incubated for 24 hours. One portion was fermented under optimal conditions (sample T) and the other portion was fermented at 37- 38oC without treatment (sample C). Fermented soy milk was stirred, packaged and refrigerated at 4oC. The viscosity, water holding capacity (WHC), pH, syneresis, microbial and proximate composition were evaluated using standard methods. The viscosity of sample T increases 1468.3 mpa.s on day 3 than the increase in sample C 1351.6 mpa.s on day 15. The WHC in sample T increases and decrease on day3 and day 15. Sample T had high WHC of 79.1% than sample C 32.2%. The bacterial count of sample C was significantly (p≤0.05) high on day 6 (12.70×102 CFU/mL) and decreases (9.30×102 CFU/mL) on day 15. Sample T had a bacterial count (7.60 ×102 CFU/mL) on day 0. Sample C and T had no coliform or fungal count. Sample T had high moisture content of 62.79% - 80.62%. Sample C and T had no significant difference in ash, crude protein and lipid content (3.47±0.09- 3.73±0.01), (3.02±0.00- 4.75±0.00) and (4.46±0.04- 4.51±0.01). The nitrogen free extract in sample T was high 3.47% than sample C 1.69% on day 9. Sample T had high energy content 53.46 kCal than sample C 41.31 kCal. The pH of sample C and T increases on day 6 (7.3 and 7.8) and decreases (5.6 and 6.2). However, sample C had high syneresis of 66.7% than sample T 49.04% on day 15. The EPS content of the fermented soy milk is attributed to the gelation quality of the product and assist in maintaining some yoghurt qualities. Bacteria activity is slowed down during refrigeration thus reducing spoilage and improving the shelf life of fermented soy milk
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION POLICY THRUST AND WASTE MANAGEMENT: A STUDY OF KWARA STATE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (KWEPA).
No full textThe paper examined the challenges of public policy on waste management for environmental security in Kwara State. The study relied on both primary and secondary data. The population and sample size of this study is 32. The data gathered was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21.0 for easy analysis. Findings from the study showed thatKwara State Environmental and Protection Agency (KWEPA) has failed to implement its policies as a result of paucity of finance and insecurity in Kwara State. The paper recommends that the Kwara State Ministry of Environment and Forestry should deploy more environmental personnel to Kwara State Environmental and Protection Agency. The State Government should budget more capital into the ministry or agency. Security should be provided to environmentalists so as to enable them to discharge their duties diligently. The environmental laws should be enforced throughout the State so as to give room for sanctions for offences committed during environmental sanitation in the State