1. EFFECTIVE INVOLVEMENT OF WOMEN IN GOVERNANCE AS A PANACEA TO NIGERIA SOCIO-POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC PROBLEMS
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Gender incongruity in politics is a worldwide phenomenon, literature abounds showing that the level of women’s participation at the highest level of political activity accounts for their invisibility in the top positions of...
2. A STUDY ON AUDIENCE PERCEPTION OF THE MEDIA IN MOBILIZING WOMEN FOR POLITICAL PARTICIPATION
Background to the Study
Purdar is a very harsh kind of rejection of women's participation rights. Women encounter a variety of impediments to full involvement in different parts of social life in Nigeria, owing to established cultural beliefs that d...
3. AN ASSESSMENT OF SOCIO-CULTURAL PRACTICES HINDERING WOMEN’S POLITICAL PARTICIPATION IN NIGERIA
Background to the Study
Communication's role in fostering a feeling of belonging and social responsibility among members of a society is strongly entrenched in its ability to provide individuals with knowledge and information that may lead to self-d...
4. EFFECT OF TWITTER BAN ON POLITICAL CAMPAIGN
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Social Networking have already transformed the national political landscape. In his 2008 presidential campaign, Barack Obama pioneered the application of big data and microtargeting o...
5. IMPLICATIONS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTONOMY ON RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Background of the study
Since time immemorial, local government autonomy has been a discussing issue among academic scholars cum researchers. Local government in Nigeria is a product of decentralization and is established by law. As a federal state, Nigeria has th...
6. EFFECT OF TWITTER BAN ON POLITICAL CAMPAIGN
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Social Networking have already transformed the national political landscape. In his 2008 presidential campaign, Barack Obama pioneered the application of big data and microtargeting on social media, improvi...
7. PARTY POLITICS AND ELECTORAL VIOLENCE IN NIGERIA
EXCERPT FROM THE STUDY
Party system has become an indispensable factor in every human society as a result of modern representative democracy. Thus, a representative or democratic system would be impossible without political parties. This explains why formation of politi...
8. AN INVESTIGATION OF THE CHRISTIAN PARTICIPATION IN POLITICS
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY
Nigerian Christianity dates back to the abolition of the trans-Atlantic slave trade in the early nineteenth century, which was followed by the emergence of a literate African elite, consisting of liberated and returned slaves as well as local con...
9. CRIME AND VIOLENCE AS A BARRIER TO GENDER EQUALITY IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Women participation in Nigerian politics is crucial to the development of Nigeria and since women constitute a sizeable proportion of the population, neglecting them may mean losing their valuable contribution. Traditional socio-economic and po...
10. AN ASSESSMENT OF THE ROLE OF NEWSPAPER IN MOBILIZING WOMEN FOR POLITICAL PARTICIPATION IN NIGERIA
ABSTARCT
This study was carried out on the role of newspaper in mobilizing women for political participation in Nigeria. To achieve this, four significant research objectives were formulated. The survey design was adopted and the simple random...
11. GODFATHERISM AND POLITICAL CONFLICT IN NIGERIA: AN OPINION SURVEY OF VOTERS
ABSTRACT
Godfatherism has become an attribute in modern day Nigerian politics which could either foster democratic stability or retard democratic progress.This study hopes to bring to a clearer understanding, the nature and prevailing characteristics of...
12. ETHNO-RELIGIOUS CONFLICTS IN NIGERIA; ISSUES, CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS
Background of the study
Ethnic consciousness is the loyalty or attachment to an ethnic group either as a social, political and economic entity, or a cultural community. Whichever way we look at it, ethnic consciousness is based on the distinctiveness of...
13. IMPACT OF INTERNET ON READING AND RESEARCH HABITS OF MASS COMMUNICATION STUDENTS
Background of the study
Reading serves as a tool for students’ enhancement of intellectual properties of people from generation to generations so as to ensure continuous human and societal transformations and developments. Reading is an act of dec...
14. GENDER AND POLITICAL PARTICIPATION IN RIVERS STATE, THE FOURTH REPUBLIC EXPERIENCE(A CASE STUDY OF THE 2011 GENERAL ELECTIONS
Background of the Study
The principles of freedom, fairness, and equality in treatment of all people, including men and women, on an equal basis, by the society, are the cornerstones of democratic governance (Nwabueze, 1993:2). (Nwabueze, 1993:2)....
15. INFLUENCE OF NEWSPAPER REVIEW ON CITIZENS POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT
Background Of The Study
The mass media have always played significant roles across the globe as the general public typically relies on it to provide information regarding political issues, social issues, entertainment and news in pop culture. In advance...
16. PEDAGOGICAL CHALLENGE OF EFFECTIVE POLITICAL EDUCATION AND MOBILIZATION IN NIGERIA 2015-2021 A STUDY OF EZZA NORTH L.G.A, EBONYI STATE
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY
The most significant impediment to the nascent democracy is the pervasive lack of political education and insecurity of lives and property, as evidenced by a spate of voter apat...
17. THE INFLUENCE OF ENDSARS PROTEST ON POLITICAL INTEREST OF NIGERIA YOUTH
Background of the Study
The Special Anti-Robbery Squad, or SARS, is a special police team that was established in 1992 to counteract the escalating number of armed robberies and kidnappings for ransom carried out by criminal organizations operating acro...
18. THE ROLE OF RADIO IN MOBILIZING WOMEN FOR POLITICAL PARTICIPATION IN LAGOS STATE
Background of the study
Radio, according to Kombo (2015), is a crucial driver for social transformation via public education. It exists as a result of the need for individuals to communicate with one another. Communication is the activity through which...
19. PRINT MEDIA AS ELECTIONEERING TOOL IN NIGERIA GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION
Background of the study
Unquestionably, media is a potent and swift mode of communication. It has a significant effect on education, politics, culture, and social cohesion, as well as a large audience. The media function as vigilant watchdogs, highlight...
20. THE PRESIDENTIAL AMNESTY PROGRAMME FOR PEACE BUILDING INITIATIVES IN THE NIGER DELTA REGION
Background of the Study
The Niger Delta is the major hub of the Nigerian economy, but continues to linger in violence occasioned by multifarious social, political and environmental issues. Dudu and Odalonu (2016) confirmed that the Niger Del...
21. THE ROLE OF CIVIC EDUCATION IN CURBING ELECTORAL MALPRACTICES IN NIGERIA
Background of the Study
Civic education is a vital component of adult education because it equips citizens with the skills, mindset, and information necessary to engage in the democratic process of the country in an effective manner. They are able to co...
22. ELECTIONS AND SOCIAL MEDIA IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Elections in Nigeria prior to 2011, were characterized by high level of propaganda, dissemination of fake and uncoordinated information, scarcity of airtime and space for citizen’s participation and other forms of traditional media fostered electoral prej...
23. THE LEVEL OF POLITICAL PARTICIPATION IN RURAL AREAS
Abstract
The findings of this research indicate that, majority of respondents based on age are between age range of twenty four years to twenty nine (24-29) which constituted the highest percentage. Likewise, the research findings, revealed that majority of respon...
24. THE ROLE OF POLITICAL PARTIES IN CONSOLIDATION OF DEMOCRACY IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
This study was undertaken to evaluate political participation and democratic consolidation in Nigeria. Three objectives and three research questions were formulated to guide the research. The study adopted thematic format in its literature review....
25. DEMOCRACY AND POLITICAL PARTICIPATION IN NIGERIA ( A CASE STUDY OF ASABA, LGA)
BACKGROUND OF STUDY
The Nigerian state assumed a new governance status in 1999 following the demise of authoritarian regime in the country. Military dictatorship was replaced by representative democracy with the hopes and aspirations of good governance much higher than...
26. YOUTHS AND POLITICAL PARTICIPATION IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
This research work captioned to explore the effort, role and contributions of youth in electoral process, in Kaduna north local government area Kaduna metropolis in 2015 general election. The research work examined the factors hindering you...
27. THE ROLE OF BROADCAST MEDIA IN MOBILIZING WOMEN FOR POLITICAL PARTICIPATION
ABSTRACT
The low rate of female participation in politics compared to that of their male counter- parts in Nigeria creates a need to examine the situation in this study, “The role of broadca...
28. LOCAL GOVERNMENT A PLATFORM FOR POLITICAL PARTICIPATION
Abstract
This project work centers on Local Government: A plat form for political participation. (A CASE STUDY OF ANAMBRA EAST LOCAL GOVERNEMT AREA). The study aims at finding out the role and contributions of citizens in...
29. THE IMPACT OF RADIO ON POLITICAL PARTICIPATION
ABSTRACT
The study is on the impact of radio for political participation in Uyo metropolis: Case of Nigeria 2011 general elections. This study has three major purposes: (1) determine the usefulness of radio-based political campaigns to vo...
30. GENDER DISPARITY, POLITICAL PARTICIPATION AND GOVERNANCE IN NIGERIA: AN EVALUATION OF UNITED NATIONS’ GENDER POLICY
Abstract
Nigeria is one of African countries that have the lowest number of women in political participation and governance even though women make up half of the population of 140 million, according to the 2016, census and Nigeria adopted the United Nations’ 1985 Beijing Platform...
31. GENDER DISPARITY, POLITICAL PARTICIPATION AND GOVERNANCE IN NIGERIA: AN EVALUATION OF UNITED NATIONS’ GENDER POLICY
Abstract
Nigeria is one of African countries that have the lowest number of women in political participation and governance even though women make up half of the population of 140 million, according to the 2016, census and Nigeria adopted the United Nations’ 1985 Beijing Platform...
32. IMPACT OF SALT FM RADIO ON POLITICAL MOBILIZATION OF THE PEOPLE OF EZZA NORTH L.G.A. OF EBONYI STATE
Abstract This research work examined the impact of radio on political mobilization. Survey method was used for the study. Combinations of purposive and random sampling techniques were used to draw a sample of 100 respondents from five communities of Ezza North Local Government Area (Nkomoro, Inye...
33. THE ROLE OF POLITICAL PARTIES IN POLITICAL MOBILIZATION: A CASE STUDY OF THE PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC PARTY (PDP) IN BIDA EMIRATE OF NIGER STATE, 2011-2015
Abstract
This study assessed the role as well as the strategies of political mobilization employed by the Peoples‟ Democratic Party (PDP) which accounted for its electoral victories in Bida Emirate in Niger state between 2011 and 2015. The study was carried out to generate requisite emp...
34. EFFICACY OF SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM IN PROMOTING DEMOCRATIC VALUES AND POLITICAL PARTICIPATION AMONG JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
The study investigated the Efficacy of Social Studies Curriculum in Promoting democratic values and political participation among Junior Secondary School Students in Kaduna State, Nigeria. The study was guided by three objectives, three research questions and three hypotheses....
35. DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ONLINE PETITION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
The chance to petition political authorities or other government organizations can be traced back into ancient history (Bockhofer 1999; Hirsch 2007; Klasen 1991). During the span of the centuries, this communication channel betw...
36. A CRITICAL STUDY OF SOCIO-CULTURAL PRACTICES HINDERING WOMEN’S POLITICAL PARTICIPATION
ABSTRACT
In this modern age of development, political inequality between men and women has always been an important issue of concern. This is so because of the realization that the marginalization of a segment, race or particular sex in the soci...
38. AN ASSESSMENT OF INCIDENCE OF DROPOUTS IN SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN RIVERSTATE AND ITS IMPLICATION FOR CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT IN ADULT EDUCATION
Background Of Study
Education is the process by which individuals acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, attitudes, values, and behavior to function effectively as citizens. It is regarded as the foundation of all aspects of a nation's development...
39. FACEBOOK AND POLITICAL MOBILIZATION ON OYO STATE: A CASE STUDY OF 2023 GENERAL ELECTIONS IN AKINLEYE LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Background of the study
According to Hot Mass Communication Topic (2023), newspapers, periodicals, radio, and television were predominantly used for the purposes of political mobilisation, education, and participation until a recent period. In contempor...
40. GENDER POLITICS AND POLITICAL PARTICIPATION IN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF ENUGU STATE 2018-2023
Background of the study
Gender politics in Nigeria are deeply entrenched within societal norms, cultural traditions, and institutional structures. Historically, Nigeria has been characterized by patriarchal systems where power and decision-making are pr...
41. IMPLICATIONS OF REGIME CHANGE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA DEVELOPMENT A CASE STUDY OF TANGAZA LGA SOKOTO STATE
Background of the study
In every society wherever government, government institutions and politics exist, there is bound to be regime change. Thus the phenomenon of regime change is not a new development in nations of the world. The level of development...
42. IMPACT OF ADULT EDUCATION ON POLITICAL AWARENESS
Abstract: This research explores the impact of adult education on political awareness. The study aimed to investigate how adult education programs influence individuals' understanding of political processes and participation in political activities. The objectives were to assess the effe...
43. A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF NATIONAL PROTEST USING KENYA AND NIGERIA AS CASE STUDY
Background to the Study
Protests have long been a vital mechanism for citizens to express dissent, demand reforms, and challenge governance structures. In recent years, two significant protests that have garnered international attention...
44. USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA FOR SHAPING PUBLIC OPINION DURING THE END BAD GOVERNANCE PROTEST IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF YOUTHS IN RAYFIELD, JOS, PLATEAU)
Background of the Study
The role of social media in shaping public opinion has increasingly gained recognition across the globe, particularly in the context of socio-political movements. Social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook,...
45. SOCIAL MEDIA AND POLITICAL PARTICIPATION AMONG UNDERGRADUATES IN NIGERIA
Background to the study
Democracy is widely acknowledged as the best form of government in most parts of the world today. Elections, which represent the most modern and universally accepted process through which individuals are chosen to represent a body or community in...
46. The Effectiveness of Public Relations in Facilitating Grassroots Political Participation: A Study of Makurdi LGA, Benue State
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
Grassroots political participation is essential for fostering democracy, inclusivity, and community-driven development. In Nigeria, particularly in Makurdi LGA, Benue State, political apathy a...
47. Exploring the Effectiveness of Public Relations Strategies in Promoting Women’s Rights: A Study of Zuru LGA, Kebbi State
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
The promotion of women’s rights remains a critical issue in advancing gender equality and empowering communities globally. In Nigeria, particularly in Zuru LGA, Kebbi State, cultural and...
48. The Role of Public Relations in Advancing Gender Equality in Politics: A Study of Bida LGA, Niger State
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
Gender equality in politics is a critical aspect of inclusive governance and societal progress. In Nigeria, women remain underrepresented in political spaces, including Bida LGA, Niger State,...
49. The Role of Media in Promoting Women’s Participation in Politics in Wamakko LGA, Sokoto State
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
Media plays a pivotal role in shaping public opinion and advancing societal change. In the context of women’s participation in politics...
50. The Role of Political Rallies in Shaping Public Opinion in Bauchi Local Government Area, Bauchi State
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
Political rallies are a significant component of democratic engagement, serving as platforms for political parties and candidates to communicate their ideologies, policies, and visions to th...
