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DIGITALIZATION OF WORK PRACTICES AND ITS IMPACT ON EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT IN NIGERIA’S MANUFACTURING SECTOR
Full text linkDigital transformation is reshaping workplaces globally, offering opportunities to enhance employee engagement while introducing challenges such as techno-stress and job insecurity. This study investigates the impact of work practice digitalization on employee engagement in Nigeria’s manufacturing sector, focusing on Edo State. Using a cross-sectional survey of 300 employees from three major firms (Guinness Nigeria Plc, Nigeria Bottling Company, and 7Up Bottling Company), the study examines the effects of digital productivity processes, decent work, job satisfaction, and technology-based job autonomy. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation, multiple regression, and confirmatory factor analysis. Results indicate significant positive effects of digital productivity processes, decent work, job satisfaction, and job autonomy on engagement. Grounded in the Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) model, the findings highlight digitalization’s dual role as a resource and challenge. Recommendations include up skilling programs, supportive leadership, and robust digital infrastructure to sustain engagement. The study contributes to understanding digital transformation in developing economies and offers policy insights for fostering competitive, engaged workforces in Nigeria’s manufacturing sector
Mineral Composition and in Vitro Antioxidant activities of extracts of Bambara Groundnut (Vigna subtereanean) and Pigeon Pea (Cajanus cajan) Harvested in Ugep, Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria
Full text linkThe study evaluates the mineral and antioxidant content of Bambara groundnut (BG) and pigeon pea (PP) and their potential therapeutic benefits. Three different samples were taken: sample A was made up of Bambara groundnuts; sample B was made up of pigeon peas; and sample C was made up of 50% BG and 50% PP. Using accepted techniques, the samples were examined. The study shows that pigeon pea and the mixture (50%BG+50%PP), the mineral composition results indicated that Bambara groundnut had considerably greater levels of calcium, zinc, and potassium (P<0.05). Bambara groundnut and the combined sample, pigeon pea had substantially higher magnesium and iron levels at (p<0.05). Additionally, the mixed sample (50% BG+50% PP) demonstrated a notable increase in sodium when compared to Bambara groundnut and Pigeon pea. When compared to Bambara groundnut and pigeon pea, the combined sample (50%BG+50%PP) significantly increased at (p <0.05) the ability to inhibit DPPH, H2O2 scavenging activity, and lipid peroxidation. The ferric reducing activity of Bambara groundnut, however, significantly increased at (p>0.05). These medicinal plants' bioactive components have a high concentration of minerals and antioxidants. As a result, BG and PP might be utilized to treat conditions including high blood pressure, osteoporosis, anemia, and arthritis. This study supports the in-vitro study's assertion that Bambara groundnut and pigeon pea are therapeutic in nature. These researches come to the conclusion that the medicinal plants contain antioxidant scavenging capacity that may be advantageous for human health
Anti-Nutrient Composition of Anyan Ekpang and Otong Soup as traditional dishes in Efiks Cross River State and Oron, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Full text linkThis study investigates the anti-nutrient composition of Anyan Ekpang and Otong Soup, two traditional dishes commonly consumed by the Efik and Oron ethnic groups in Nigeria. The objective is to evaluate the presence and concentration of saponins, phytates, oxalates, flavonoids, tannins, phenols, and hydrogen cyanide (HCN) in these meals, assessing their potential health implications. The soups were prepared following traditional recipes used by the Efik and Oron people. Anti-nutrient levels were analyzed using spectrophotometric and titrimetric techniques to ensure accurate quantification. Standardized laboratory procedures were applied to maintain data reliability and minimize analytical errors. Findings revealed notable concentrations of anti-nutrients in both dishes. In Otong Soup, saponin content ranged from 0.73–0.80 mg/100g, phytates from 0.70–0.73 mg/100g, and oxalates from 0.80–0.82 mg/100g for both ethnic groups. Anyan Ekpang exhibited saponin levels of 0.60–0.54 mg/100g, phytates between 0.69–0.48 mg/100g, and oxalates ranging from 0.76–0.52 mg/100g for Oron and Efik, respectively. Hydrogen cyanide (HCN) in Anyan Ekpang prepared with cassava was significantly higher (1.86–1.92 mg/100g) than the WHO safe consumption threshold of 1.52 mg/100g, indicating potential toxicity risks. Moderate levels of tannins, phenols, and flavonoids were detected, which may contribute to reduced mineral bioavailability, particularly calcium and iron, essential for bone health and anemia prevention. While Otong Soup and Anyan Ekpang are nutritionally valuable and culturally significant, their high anti-nutrient content, particularly elevated HCN levels in Anyan Ekpang, presents potential health concerns. Proper processing techniques or dietary modifications may be necessary to reduce toxicity risks while preserving their nutritional benefits. Further research into alternative preparation methods and fortification strategies could enhance their safety and dietary suitability
Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Educational Development in Nigeria
Full text linkSeveral real-world studies have shown that artificial intelligence (AI) can improve learning outcomes. This is because AI is technologically advanced. However, developing countries like Nigeria have not fully adopted the AI system in their schools because most government tertiary institutions in Nigeria do not have AI technologies. So, the point of this study is to look into how AI tools like smart tutoring, blockchain technology, adaptive learning, plagiarism detection, and predictive analytics have affected educational development in Nigeria, adding something new to what is already known. The quantitative survey research design was adopted in this study by administering a structured questionnaire to the government tertiary institutions in Nigeria. An outline of the demographic data was made using descriptive statistics. Recentred influence functions (RIF) regression was used to look into how AI tools affect educational development. The Pearson correlation was used to determine how strong and in what direction the link is between AI and educational development in Nigeria. The RIF regression indicates that the AI tools have a positive significant impact on educational development, suggesting that an increase in the AI tools contributes to the betterment of Nigeria’s educational development while the Pearson correlation illustrates a moderate positive link among the AI tools and educational development. Thus, the Nigerian government needs to make sustainable policies that will allow higher education institutions to use AI more effectively, which will lead to better learning outcomes and enhance educational development in the country
Shadows of Truth: Media Framing, Agenda-Setting, and the Commodification of Reality through Classical Philosophical Paradigms
Full text linkThis paper examines how media framing, agenda-setting, and economic incentives influence the perception of truth, employing classical theories to reveal underlying dynamics. Using Plato's Allegory of the Cave, investigate how media can shape belief systems by presenting selective "shadows" of truth, which impacts public understanding of misinformation. Linking Machiavelli’s views on power, the agenda-setting role of media highlights whose interests are served in framing specific narratives. Foucault’s ideas on power and knowledge further analyse how media constructs the notion of "fake news" to align with prevailing economic and political objectives, while Aristotle’s ethics provide insight into whether economic motives override the pursuit of societal good. Adopting the content analysis technique, the study indicates that these perspectives offer a critical framework to understand the commodification of truth and the implications of selective framing on public perception, media ethics, and governance, emphasising the need for accountability and ethical journalism
Federalism and Third Tier Governance in Nigeria: Panacea for Grassroots Democracy and Development
Full text linkLocal Governments or grassroots Government have since the 1976 reforms acquired an increased role and relevance particularly due to the efforts of the military Government propelled reforms. Most importantly, the reforms assigned to local governments, the status of a “third tier” government in the federal state arrangement. The reference to local government as a third tier level of government with clear cut functions and responsibilities is now common both in legal and political usages. However, the meaning of a third-tier status has remained assumed and contestable. The question of resolving the dilemma of the actual status of local government has gained currency and impetus. The need to further consolidates on these changes and entrench a virile and truly independent third-tier system of local government constitute focus of this work. The research will be structured into four sections. The first section shall deal with the general introduction of the study, objectives, problems and procedure followed by analysis of the conceptual framework. The third segment will consider the impact of infrastructural development undertaken by some local governments in Delta State. Finally, necessary recommendations for the way forward will be preferred
The Challenges of Intra-Party Conflicts in the All Progressive Congress in Ogun State, Nigeria
Full text linkIntra-party conflicts among political parties have constituted a serious concern to democratic development in Nigeria. Rather than political parties being the strong bedrocks of democracy, their activities have affected democratic development in all ramifications. The All Progressives Party in Ogun State is not exempted from the internal party crisis affecting other political parties. In order to have a deeper understanding of the phenomenon, the paper interrogated intra-party conflict in the All Progressive Congress Chapter in Ogun state. The desk research method was used to obtain secondary data. The Realistic Group Conflict Theory (RGCT) was used as a theoretical framework. The paper argued that intra-party conflicts in the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Ogun state were primarily driven by factional and tribal-related interests, while leadership crisis, lack of internal democracy, monetization of democratic processes, and god-fatherism aggravated the crisis. Also, it further maintained that lack of coherent party ideology, egoistic and selfish ambitions of political leaders caused conflict in the party. In addition, the zero-sum approach to political succession and fragmented leadership styles contributed to the crisis in the party. It therefore recommended that winners- take all ambition and coercive leadership style should be discouraged in order to uphold unity of purpose in the party. The misuse of power of incumbency should be discouraged through strong institutional measures to curb further factionalization. The party leaders need to embrace alternative dispute resolution in addressing party crises by acquiring skills in different conflict management styles through professional training programmes
An Overview of Corruption and its Challenges to Nigeria’s National Development
Full text linkCorruption is a prevalent challenge to most organisations and countries of the world. Although its practice and prevalence are relative, it has been one major inhibiting factor for any state, societal development and humankind generally. Nigeria has been one of those worst hit it impeding and her national development since her independence with many and multi-faceted effects against national development. This study makes an overview of corruption, its practice, prevalence, causes and the stakeholders in Nigeria. The study is qualitative and uses secondary sources of data. The theory of prebendalism is used to build the theoretical basis. The paper focuses on public corruption and highlights the major causes, the stakeholders, the high-profile corruption cases, as well as identification of the major culprits of corruption in Nigeria, especially in the public sector and the major national development plan, programmes and projects which all suffer as a result of corruption. The paper advances the argument that Nigeria has economic potentialities capable of achieving the highest level of national development. However, incessant corruption that cut across all sectors of the state has been inhibiting achieving national development. Some key recommendations, including stiff penalties, synergy among anti-corruption agencies, extensive and intensive education and enlightenment, and genuine political will and commitment to fight corruption in order to achieve meaningful and sustainable national development in a least corrupt Nigerian state
The Role and Implications of Houthis Action in Israel-Hamas War 2023-2024
Full text linkThe Israel-Hamas war has lingered for years been part of the larger Israel-Palestinian conflict. The claim to land and sovereignty has been at the core of this altercation between Israel and Hamas. As earlier said the crisis has been long in origin but that of October 7th, 2023 assumed a dangerous and wider dimension of global proportion. This particular crisis has drawn the attention of many state and non-state actors of which the Houthis in Yemen is one of them. The actions of these state and non-state actors have complicated, exacerbated, and escalated this war. This is why this work focus on the role and implications of Houthis in this Israel-Hamas imbroglio. In line with this some pertinent questions were raised. Who are the Houthis? What made the Houthis to engage in this precarious war? What is their role in the war? What are the implications of their role? In order to find answers to these questions documentary evidence was used to gather data for the work from books, journals, magazines, Newspapers and internet materials. The ideological theory was used as an analytical tool. From these gatherings and analysis, the work discovered that the Houthis are a group of people from Yemen fighting to end political and economic marginalization within their country and with hatred against the Saudis, UAE, US and Israel as depicted by their slogan. 
Theory and Social Research Methods: A Study of Public Policy in Flood Disasters’ Mitigation in Illushi Community in Edo State
Full text linkTheory is central to the research process. It is the lens for viewing problems; and the way to fashion out solutions. Theory determines the research hypothesis, research design, and generalization. A theory enhances the scientific content of research and the search for solution to social problem. A theory is a mental map of reality. Applying theories to social research began with the behavioural revolution which emphasized empirical studies such as Public Policy in Flood Disasters’ Mitigation in Illushi Community of Edo State. In 2012 and 2018, disastrous floods were witnessed in Illushi. The qualitative research method was used. The main objectives of this study are to find out: the role of theory on social research methods featuring Public Policy and Mitigation of Flood Disasters in Illushi; the impact of theory on formulation of hypothesis; and Enhancement of capacity to predict outcomes and make generalization. The Theoretical Framework is anchored on System Theory; and Structural-Functional Theory. Findings reveal that government aid to mitigate the hardships on flood victims in the study area was insufficient; theory enhances the scientific content of research; theory promotes the formulation of hypothesis; and theory promotes the prediction and generalization of the research. This study makes the following recommendations: There should be an overhaul of the Public Policy on Mitigation of Flood Disasters; and Theory and scientific empirical data should be fully incorporated into Social Research Methods