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Education Evolution of Islamic Schools during the Colonial Rule in Zaria Province 1921 – 1960
No full textThe paper examines the evolution of Islamic schools in Zaria province 1921 – 1960. This is in view of the fact that the history of the evolution and development of Islamic schools during the colonial period has not been exhausted. The paper argues that there were various Islamic schools in the Zazzau Emirate even before the coming of British colonialists. However, the conquest of Zazzau Emirate by the British imperialists and the subsequent establishment of colonial economic and political administration in Zazzau Emirate now Zaria Province affected the smooth running of the Islamic school. This is because the British colonialist officials not only adopted harsh socio-economic, political and administrative measures to undermine the smooth running of the Islamic schools by the Islamic teachers (Mallams), but introduced a formal colonial system of education (Western Education) and encouraged the Emirs and their traditional council of chiefs (Hakimai) to send their children into various schools. This in turn affected the enrolment of pupils especially girls into the Islamic schools (Makarantan Allo) in Zaria province. The paper relies on oral information through oral interviews, archival materials, published and unpublished sources of information
IMPACT OF WORK ENVIRONMENT ON EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY OF IKEJA ELECTRIC DISTRUBUTION COMPANY, LAGOS, NIGERIA
No full textImproving employee productivity is one of the main objectives of any organization. Thisis because high employee productivity can lead to return on investment. The workenvironment which encompasses several factors impacts on the way the employeesperform their work. This study examines the impact of work environment on employeeproductivity in Ikeja Electric Distribution Company. The study used primary data whichwas collected through questionnaire administration. The target population was all theemployees of IKEDC with a total of 3000 employees while the sample size is 300employees. Descriptive research design was adopted for the study. The researcher usedstratified random sampling technique in selecting the employees. Data was analyzedusing descriptive statistics that included frequencies, mean scores and percentages. Thestudy reveals that physical environment factors, leadership style, training anddevelopment and reward management influence employee\u27s productivity. The studyfurther revealed that employees were not satisfied with the management style, IKEDCneed to set up more comprehensive reward systems, change management style totransformational leadership style that is inclusive of all employees. In the light of theabove, the study recommends that adequate supervision and work environment (tasklayout, security, safety, electricity, and furniture) are important factors in determining thedegree at which employees are satisfied on their jobs and thereby increase theirproductivity level. Managers and policy makers should take these factors intoconsideration while formulating their employment policies in order to have formidable,efficient, and productive workforce
EFFECT OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE ON CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) OF LISTED DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS (DMBS) IN NIGERIA
No full textThis study is an empirical analysis of the effect of Financial Performance on CorporateSocial Responsibility (CSR) of listed Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) in Nigeria for periodof 2014-2021. The listed DMBs are seven-teen (17) as at December 2012, out of whicha sample of 12 banks was selected. Specifically, the study seeks to determine the effectof Return On Assets (ROA) and Return On Equity (ROE) on CSR of listed Deposit MoneyBanks in Nigeria. The study adopted Correlational Design based on multiple regressiontechnique. Data were extracted from the audited annual reports and account of theselected banks. The study reveals that ROA negatively, strongly and significantlyinfluences the CSR of listed DMBs in Nigeria at 1% level of significance, while ROEimpacts positively but insignificantly on the CSR of listed DMBs in Nigeria. It is thereforerecommended amongst others that management of the listed Deposit Money Banks thatare interested in corporate social responsibility should make judicious use of the Banksreturn on equity as this may in turn improve the performance and encourage the banks toembark on CSR. As for the return on assets, it should not be an issue to be considered whendeciding on investment in CSR
EXAMINATION OF PERVASIVE CORRUPTION IN NIGERIA: 1966-1975
No full textThe public sector of every nation is very critical to her national development. This is madepossible through its ministries, departments and agencies. This work is titled Examinationof pervasive corruption in Nigeria: 1966-1975. The work considers major issues ofcorruption and corrupt tendencies especially during the Yakubu Gowon\u27s Administration.The work made robust use of secondary sources of data. As a result of the very glaringand obvious challenges experienced then and now, it was recommended amongst othersthat, Government should ensure that the code of conduct Bureau does not just bark butshould be seen to bite all erring senior officers of Government, no matter how highlyplaced and that the fight against corruption in Nigeria should go beyond lip servicewhich is currently being observed
Religio-Philosohycal Implication of Death and Funeral Rites among the Nyakpa People of Karu Local Government Area in Nasarawa State
No full textThe weight of Mbiti’s philosophical assertion that; “Africans are notoriously religious better defines the African man and cannot be overruled. Religion and Philosophy are interwoven and constitute essential aspects of every human society. The importance of religion, as well as Philosophy in the society, cannot be over-emphasized. In Africa, while almost all the activities that are carried out from birth to death are predicated on their Philosophy and religion, such religious practices are carried out based on the strength of rational and philosophical articulations and the religious worldview of the people. This translates to the fact that, while, in matters of religious practice and faith, there are no questions, African philosophy stands in here to critically analyze and give reasons why it is good for us to practice our religion and point at the consequence of objecting to it. It correctly captured the logicality of the religious beliefs of African people as everything in Africa is done according to religious beliefs, African man carries his religion to farms, markets, government houses, war, meetings, etc. All the events and ceremonies in Africa are done according to their religious beliefs. This paper attempts to articulate the way and manner in which the Nyankpa people in Karu Local Government Area also attach importance to and practice their religion in all aspects of their cultural living and how Religion and philosophy play vital roles concerning the death and funeral rites of the people. Thepaper concludes and provides recommendations arising from the findings of the research
Health Absenteeism and Academic Performance: Case of Kwasau Primary School in Minna
No full textThis study examine the effect of health absenteeism on academic performances of primary pupils in Kwasau primary school, Minna. This study used a primary data obtained from 60 pupils and applied a multiple reression. Findings shows that child absenteeism from school and labour hours engaged in economic activities have a negative impact on child academic performance. This study therefore recommends parent role as well as school role in terms of medication of pupils by school management
Impact of Microfinance Banks’ Facilities on Performance of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in Nigeria
No full textThe problems bedeviling the SMEs in Nigeria are multi-faceted such as inadequate capital and inaccessible credit facilities. It is upon this that the study examined the impact of microfinance banks’ facilities on performance of small and medium scale enterprises in Nigeria. The study employed secondary data obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria statistical bulletin from year 1991 to 2020. Autoregressive distributed lags model was used to analyze the data obtained for the study. The study revealed that microfinance banks’ loans and advances are significantly related to performance of SMEs in Nigeria at 5% level of significance. Furthermore, the study revealed microfinance banks’ deposit mobilization had significant impact on performance of SMEs in Nigeria. Finally, the study revealed that banks’ lending rates are negatively related to performance of SMEs in Nigeria with coefficient value of 1.601 and at 5% level of significance. The study therefore, recommended that relative low interest rate finances should be provided to small and medium enterprises in Nigeria so as to enhance economic growth
AN EXAMINATION OF DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA\u27S FOURTH REPUBLIC
No full textNigeria is the largest democracy in Africa. In 1999, it returned to civil rule after years of military interregnum. The return was greeted with excitement, fanfare and expectations. The paper seeks, therefore, to interrogate the journey so far in Nigeria\u27s democratic experience. The study adopts qualitative method with emphasis on secondary source of data gathering. Data was analysed using content analysis. The study finds out that democracy is not equal to development, and at the same time not a threat to it. It concludes that democracy has not brought expected development to Nigeria due to failure of both the leaders and the followers to build a system that engenders development. The paper, thus, recommends developmental democracy, democratic institutionalization, and socio-political restructuring among others for a positive democracydevelopment relation
PARTY CRISIS AND DEMOCRATIC CONSOLIDATION IN NIGERIA: ALL PROGRESSIVE CONGRESS (APC) OGUN STATE IN FOCUS (2018-2019)
No full textParty politics is an integral part of a democratic society. However, intra-party crisis has undermined the significance of political parties in Nigeria. This paper investigated intra-party crisis and democratic consolidation in Nigeria using the APC Ogun State between 2018 and 2019 as a focus. It made use of secondary sources of data and adopted the Realistic Group Conflict Theory (RGCT) as its theoretical tool of analysis. The paper observed that intra-party crisis is an age-long affair in Nigeria\u27s political landscape, which was evident in the pre-independence politics of the nation and has evolved through political development to date. It argued that intra-party crisis witnessed in Ogun state APC between 2018 and 2019 had terrifying effect on democratic consolidation in the state and the nation at large. It argued that the efforts made by the stakeholders to resolve the crisis in APCOgun state proved abortive. Available records indicate that the APC intra-party crisis weakened party growth and mobilisation capacity in Ogun state. It initiated political instability through party defection, excessive monitised politics, electoral violence and other electoral irregularities. It concluded that intra-party crisis frustrated the move towards democratic consolidation in Ogun state. The paper recommended, among others, that APC Ogun state should display openness and transparency in the process of selecting party flag bearers and party executives while members should be given opportunity to participate in party activities. Also, the party should establish an unbiased conflict management and resolution mechanism for addressing intra-party crisis while the Ogun state APC should strictly uphold party internal democracy and comply with provisions of party constitution
PARTY POLITICS, ELECTORAL PROCESS AND TRANSITIONAL DEMOCRACY: A COMPRATIVE STUDY OF NIGERIA AND GHANA UNDER FOURTH REPUBLIC
No full textGhana and Nigeria are two countries in the West African sub-region that share significant historical similarities like British colonialism, nationalism, economic crisis, prolonged military rule, multi-party democracy and are in their fourth republics. With the global democratization process, Ghana and Nigeria successfully made the transition to civil rule in 1992 and 1999 respectively and are rated differently on the democratization scale. While the former is rated high, the latter is rated low in comparative ranking within the same period of democratization. This paper sets out to assess party politics and electoral processes in transitional democracies: A comparative study of Nigeria and Ghana under fourth republic. The paper adopts secondary source and adopts structural functional theory for its analysis. Also, the paper finds that in Ghana the virtue of the Electoral Commission Act of 1992, the chairman and members of the Commission are appointed by the president but are accountable to the parliament, whereas in Nigeria chief Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) chairman is also appointed by the president subject to senate approval but the ruling party and the president have great influence on the chairman as well as the conduct of the elections. The paper recommends that efforts should be made as much as practicable to make elections less hostile and crisis prone. It is absolutely necessary for the government to ensure that political leaders emerge through democratic procedures in every round of elections