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The Role of Digital Nomad Communities in Fostering Peaceful Cross-Cultural Exchange and Economic Growth in West Africa
Full text linkThe Digital nomadism is a lifestyle leveraging technology for remote work and global mobility, is gaining traction in West Africa, a region rich in cultural diversity and emerging digital economies. This study examines how digital nomad communities in Lagos, Accra, and Dakar contribute to peaceful cross-cultural exchange and economic growth. Using a mixed-methods approach, including surveys of 150 nomads, interviews with 50 stakeholders, and economic data analysis, the research reveals that nomads foster cultural understanding through collaborative initiatives like workshops and festivals, with 70% of nomads and 60% of locals reporting reduced stereotypes (study data, 2025). Economically, nomads drive growth, contributing 2% to Lagos’s GDP through $1,200 monthly spending and generating 200 jobs in Accra via mentorships (study data, 2025). However, challenges such as gentrification, with 22% rent increases in Lagos, and infrastructure gaps, like unreliable electricity, pose risks. These findings suggest that digital nomadism can enhance West Africa’s global economic role if supported by policies like digital nomad visas and infrastructure investments. For policymakers, the study advocates equitable frameworks to balance economic benefits with local needs. Local communities can leverage nomad collaborations for cultural and economic gains, while global stakeholders should recognize West Africa’s potential as a nomad hub, fostering sustainable development through inclusive integration
Exploring the Impact of Job Rotation on Organizational Performance: A Qualitative Inquiry within the Yobe State Civil Service
Full text linkThis study examines the perceptions and effects of job rotation on civil servants within the Yobe State Civil Service, with a focus on its impact on employee commitment and productivity. Using a qualitative research design, data were collected through interviews and focus groups, and subjected to a thematic analysis. The findings reveal a duality of perceptions among civil servants: while the theoretical benefits of job rotation, such as skill diversification, knowledge acquisition, and the reduction of corruption, are widely acknowledged, the practical implementation of job rotation is viewed as a significant source of frustration. Key findings indicate that the current arbitrary and unstructured nature of transfers negatively affects both employee commitment and productivity. Participants expressed concerns over the inability to master a skill, leading to a "jack of all, master of none" effect, and cited instances of operational disruption caused by mid-task transfers. Consequently, the research suggests that resistance to change is primarily a result of a flawed implementation rather than the concept of job rotation itself. The study concludes with practical recommendations for the Yobe State Civil Service, advocating for a shift from the current arbitrary system to a structured, transparent, and predictable rotation policy to effectively harness the program’s potential for developing a more versatile and committed workforce
Boko Haram Insurgency and Nigeria’s Foreign Policy in the Lake Chad Region
Full text linkThis paper examined the implications of Boko Haram insurgency on Nigeria’s foreign policy in the Lake Chad region. The study purposely evaluated how Nigeria’s foreign policy have been jeopardized, disrupted and negatively affected by the activities of Boko Haram insurgency and terrorism in the region. The study is purely qualitative in nature and used secondary data. The data were analyzed thematically through content analysis. The linkage theory was adopted in the analysis of this work. The findings of this study revealed that the emergence of Boko Haram insurgency and terrorist acts plummeted Nigeria’s relevance in the Lake Chad region and the international community. The insurgents’ activities led to the displacement of people from Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states in the form of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) fleeing to safer havens within the nation and refugees were fleeing to neighbouring countries like Niger, Chad and Cameroun in the region. It is therefore recommended among others that, Nigerian government should improve the socioeconomic conditions of Nigerians to dissuade them from all forms of recruitment to Boko Haram sect. Nigerian government should deepen collaboration with the governments of Member States of the Lake Chad Basin Commission to devise strategies to meaningfully address the Boko Haram insurgency through military and non-military approaches
Premeditating Stance: Countdown to the Liberian Civil War
Full text linkWar in the international system is fast becoming a recurrent geo-political concern to state and non-state actors. The motivations for continuous increment of war and conflict need to be explored to provide sustainable mechanism for preventing the repeated occurrence. One of such wars occurred in Liberia and persisted for a decade. Assessing the premeditating stage of the war and issues that fuelled it is a focus of this paper. Thus, the current research assesses the role of historical narratives in the Liberian civil war as well as the primordial sentiments that developed among the populace. The assessment of issues and factors that eventually sparked civil war in Liberia may serve as an important guidepost to global, regional, and sub-regional multilateral institutions in preventing the same scenario reoccurring in other parts of the world. In this manner, the research has found that tribal and ethnic sentiments played a pivotal role in the Liberia civil war. Again, injustice, inequality and lack of resilient institutions are found to be absent in Liberia before and after the civil war. The research thus recommends that for such civil war to be prevented from happening in other parts of the world, the concerned global actors like Governmental and Non-Governmental international institutions should promote the need for democratic governance that embodies equitable distribution of resources, resilient institutions, and promotion of national integration agenda. The research adopted qualitative latent content analysis as a methodological approach
EFFECT OF CAPITAL STRUCTURE ON FAILURE OF SOME SELECTED COMMERCIAL BANKS IN NIGERIA
No full textThe study explores the intricate relationship between capital structure and corporate failure within the context of selected commercial banks in Nigeria. Capital structure, a fundamental aspect of financial management, plays a pivotal role in determining a firm's risk and resilience. This study delves into how the composition of a bank's capital, whether it is through debt or equity, impacts its susceptibility to failure in the dynamic Nigerian banking sector. Nigeria's banking landscape is characterized by various challenges, including regulatory changes, economic volatility, and fierce competition. Against this backdrop, understanding how different capital structures influence banks' stability is imperative for policymakers, investors, and banking executives alike. By employing a case study approach, the research investigates the capital structures of several commercial banks, analyzing their debt-to-equity ratios, leverage levels, and overall financial health. Through comprehensive data analysis and statistical techniques, the study aims to uncover patterns and correlations between capital structure choices and instances of corporate failure among the selected banks. The findings of this research have significant implications for risk management practices, regulatory frameworks, and strategic decision-making within the Nigerian banking sector. Furthermore, the study contributes to the broader literature on corporate finance and banking by offering insights into the nuanced dynamics of capital structure and its impact on organizational resilience in emerging market contexts. Ultimately, by shedding light on the intricate interplay between capital structure and corporate failure, this research seeks to provide stakeholders with valuable knowledge to navigate the complexities of the Nigerian banking environment and foster greater financial stability and sustainability within the sector
CELEBRITY ENDORSEMENT AND CUSTOMER PATRONAGE OF SKIN CARE BRANDS IN PORT HARCOURT, NIGERIA
Full text linkThe study examined the relationship between celebrity endorsement and customer patronage of skin care brands in Port Harcourt. Cross-sectional research design was used for the study and the study population is the 36 registered skin care brands in Port Harcourt. A total number of one hundred and forty-four (144) copies of the questionnaire were sent to the management staff of these brands in order to elicit responses from them. In analyzing the data, descriptive and inferential statistics were employed and Spearman rank order correlation coefficient with the assistance of statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 21 were used to measure the existence of relationship between celebrity endorsement and customer patronage. The results from the study established that the dimensions of the independent variables significantly associates with the measures of customer patronage of Skin care brands in Port Harcourt. The study further concludes that celebrity endorsement positively relates with customer patronage of skin care brands in Port Harcourt. It was recommended that Companies should monitor the behavior, conduct and public image of the endorser continuously to minimize any potential negative publicity
Safeguarding Nigerian Youths from Cybercrime: Exploring the Challenges and Potential Solutions
Full text linkIt remains an undeniable fact that the rapid growth of internet and digital technology has transformed the way Nigerians live, work and interact. However, this digital revolution has also introduces new challenges, particularly among the youths. It is on this background that this paper is set to critically identify and examine ways of safeguarding Nigerian youths from the menace of cybercrime by examining the challenges of mitigating cybercrime among Nigerian youths and prospering potential solutions. To achieve this, Human Needs Theory propounded by John Burton and his associates was used. The study employed content analysis to x-ray the existing documented literatures. The findings show that a dialectical relationship exists between economic crises and youths’ involvement in cybercrime. The relationship is however negative symbiosis where economic crises disempowers and incapacitates the Nigerian youths from meeting their basic needs hence they resort to criminal activities such as phishing, hacking, cracking, cyber stalking among others. The paper also found that although there are regulatory agencies on the ground to curtail the menaces of cybercrime, the performance of such agencies leaves much to be desired. The paper therefore concludes that unless governmental policies and actions are consciously geared towards the achievement of effective, transparent and accountable leadership that will in turn guarantee good governance, safeguarding Nigerian youths from cybercrime will continue to be a mirage. The paper recommends concerted efforts should be made to promote good governance thereby providing job opportunities and improved leaving standard of Nigerians in general and the youths in particular
Religious Diversity, APC 2023 Same Faith Presidential Ticket and Social Cohesion in Nigeria
Full text linkNigeria is a pluralistic and multicultural society with people of diverse ethnic origins and different religions. The nation grapples with social upheavals that have threatened it existence. Religious divide in the country has also been seen to cause political tensions between Christians and Muslims in the country. Using secondary method of data collection, the paper found that, though during the 1993 presidential election, SDP presidential candidate and the running mate were both Muslims but, since the beginning of the fourth republic in 1999, the major political parties have been careful in the nomination of their presidential candidates and running mates coming from the same faith, given the polarization of religion in the country. However, during the 2023 presidential election, the ruling All Progressive Congress presented Ahmed Bola Tinubu a Muslim from the south and Kashim Shettima a Muslim from the north. This arrangement sparked lots of agitations among the Christian APC members and the Christian community in the country at large. Though the ruling APC disclosed that it was not an intentional act to demean the Christian population in the country but a strategy towards winning the election. This implication equally reflected on the pattern of vote. It was found that, some states that were controlled by APC governors with dominant Christians, voted for other political parties with mix ticket than APC hence, the citizens are more divided on the basis of religion than ever before
Effect of Central Bank of Nigeria Daily Cash Withdrawal Policy on Small and Medium Enterprises in FCT, Nigeria
Full text linkThe study examines the effects of the central bank of Nigeria daily cash withdrawal policy on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and analyzes their adaptation strategies. Following the Central Bank of Nigeria's implementation of cash withdrawal limits in December 2022, SMEs have faced significant operational challenges in transitioning from cash-based transactions to digital payment systems. Using a descriptive survey research design, the study collected data from 357 SMEs selected through simple random sampling from a population of 4,829 registered SMEs in FCT. Data was gathered using a structured questionnaire based on a four-point Likert scale, and analysis was conducted using mean scores and standard deviations. The findings reveal that the policy has significantly impacted SME operations, with increased operational costs emerging as the most significant effect (mean=3.68, SD=0.76). Customer transactions showed substantial reduction (mean=3.55, SD=0.89), and transaction efficiency was notably affected (mean=3.42, SD=0.82). In response, SMEs have implemented various adaptation strategies, with digital payment solutions showing the highest adoption rate (mean=3.75, SD=0.68), followed by investment in POS and electronic payment systems (mean=3.58, SD=0.77). The study concludes that while the cash withdrawal policy has created operational challenges for SMEs, it has also accelerated their adoption of digital payment solutions. The research recommends implementing a tiered cash withdrawal limit system and developing targeted support programs to assist SMEs in their digital transformation process
Effect of Contract Farming on Performance of Rice Production in Birnin Kebbi Local Government of Kebbi State
Full text linkRice farming is an important segment of agricultural activities which attracts the attention of Nigerian government and other stakeholders, but it requires adequate financing. This study examined the effect of financing options on the performance of rice farming in Birnin Kebbi, Nigeria. The population of the study was 3,251 registered rice farmers in Birnin Kebbi. A sample of 356 was arrived at using Taro Yamane formula. Primary data was collected using questionnaire from 318 respondents. The study adopted the partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) to analyze the effect of various financing options including; government supportive programs, bank loan, grants from international organizations and contract farming on performance of rice farming in Birnin Kebbi. The findings of the study revealed that government supportive programs and bank loan have positive and significant effect on the performance of rice farming, and contract farming has no significant effect on rice farming performance, while grant from international organizations has significant but negative effect on the performance of rice farming all in Birnin Kebbi, Nigeria. The study recommended that government's supportive programs should be expanded to cover all rice producing areas in Birnin Kebbi. The study also recommended that bank loan should be encouraged and facilitate its access to rice farmers. It also recommended that assessment of the conditions attached to international grants should be made to address the negative effect. Finally, the study recommended that contract farming agreement should be made straightforward, transparent and mutually beneficial relationships with agribusinesses in Birnin Kebbi Local government, Nigeria