1. AN EVALUATION OF LABOUR UNREST AND UNDERDEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
Background of the Study
The government employs the majority of workers, with private individuals employing just a small percentage of the workforce (Fajara, 2000). Labour unions have been key agents of socio-economic transformation and class struggle in Nigeria (...
2. COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF FEDERALISM AND NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIA AND SOUTH AFRICA (1960-2010)
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
A very striking feature of every federal state is the existence of diversities. Whether federations are formed by integration of previously independent entities or through differentiation of a single entity into many components, the...
3. THE IMPLICATION OF HERDSMEN BANDITRY ACTIVITIES ON FOOD SCARCITY IN NIGERIA
Background Of The Study
Food scarcity, with its dangers for survival and serious physical and psychological discomfort, has been part of human experience and human culture from the earliest inception of language and thought. The need to overcome the cha...
4. THE IMPACT OF PUBLIC OPINION ON PUBLIC POLICY
EXCERPT FROM THE STUDY
Mass media has a great impact in modeling of public opinion by the wide range of methods to change people’s view about a particular issue. This is why Winston Churchill remarked that "no such thing as public opinion but published opinio...
5. CHALLENGES OF POLICY IMPLEMENTATION IN NIGERIA
Background Of The Study
In every society, there must exist some problems. These problems could be in the areas of politics, commerce, education, agriculture, communication, housing, transportation, health etc. In order to solve these problems as they mi...
6. CORRUPTION IN NIGERIA AS A HINDRANCE TO ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA
Background of the Study
Public debates recently in Nigeria have centred on the increasing rate of corruption resulting from inappropriate public finance planning and implementation mostly in some of the developing countries, Nigeria inclusive which in t...
7. ASSESSMENT OF GOVERNMENT’S COUNTER-TERRORISM STRATEGY IN NIGERIA’S INTERNAL SECURITY (2009 – 2013)
ABSTRACT
The research is an assessment of government‟s counter terrorism strategy in Nigeria‟s internal security between 2009-2013. Apart from the challenges of poverty, unemployment, sectarian crisis, economic and political crisis, as well as the Niger...
8. ECONOMIC POLICY IMPLICATIONS OF PORT CONCESSION IN NIGERIA
Introduction
Privatization as a policy has existed in one form or another since antiquity. In ancient Greece, the state retained ownership of land, forests, and mines but ceded the provision of services to the p...
9. FOOD SECURITY : A MEANS TO SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH
ABSTRACT
No doubt, no matter the development and height any person can scale, food will always remain relevant. The last thing that will get off anybody’s budget is food. It is a life-long essential and it will remain relevant as...
10. A CRITICAL ASSESSMENT OF THE USE OF MEDIA IN THE CAMPAIGN AGAINST THE SPREAD OF CORONA VIRUS DISEASE
Background to the study
The Covid-19 pandemic in Nigeria is part of the worldwide plague of coronavirus illness 2019 caused by SARS coronavirus (SARS Covid-19). Coronavirus was found for the first time in December of 2019 in Wuhan, China. The World Heal...
11. PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF POLICIES IN NIGERIA
Background Of The Study
In any culture, there is certain to be at least one significant issue. These issues might be related to politics, business, education, agriculture, communication, housing, transportation, health, or any of a number of other topic...
12. DOMESTIC TERRORISM AND NIGERIA'S FOREIGN POLICY: A CASE STUDY OF BOKO HARAM 2009-2021
Background Of The Study
Since Nigeria's independence on October 1, 1960, Africa has unquestionably played a prominent role in her foreign policy. In other words, Nigeria's foreign policy is based on the fundamental ideals of promoting the peace,...
13. ASSESSING THE POPULARITY OF TWITTER USAGE AFTER the BAN LIFTING IN NIGERIAN: A STUDY OF UNIBEN STUDENTS
Background Of The Study
People have long recognized social media as a means of human interaction in which they create, share, and/or exchange information and ideas in virtual groups and networks. Because of the increasing popularity of social med...
14. THE IMPACT OF CIVIL SOCIETY IN DEMOCRATIC SUSTAINABILITY IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF NGOS IN BORNO STATE).
Background of the Study
The concept of democratic principles is described as a form of political organization that incorporates a number of basic principles that place importance on human life and dignity and, in many cases, defines procedures fo...
15. IMPACT OF CAPITAL GAIN TAX ON THE ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA
Background of the study
Nigeria is endowed with oil and gas in addition to other mineral resources, but Nigeria is dependent on the revenue from oil to achieve its microeconomic goals. These microeconomic goals include the provision of employment opport...
16. THE INFLUENCE OF BROADCAST MEDIA ON THE MORAL UPBRINGING OF NIGERIAN CHILDREN
ABSTRACT
This study was carried out to examine the influence of broadcast media on the moral upbringing of Nigerian children with special reference to resident of Enugu metropolis, Enugu State. Specifically, the study aims to a...
17. THE IMPACT OF PUBLIC OPINION ON PUBLIC POLICY IN NIGERIA: AN APPRAISAL OF 2010-2012
ABSTRACT
This research work that analysis on the impact of public opinion on public policy in Nigeria from 2010-2012 while narrowing it down to the economic policy of deregulation or fuel subsidy removal of 2012. Broadly divided into five chapters, the work breakdown ho...
18. INSURANCE COMPANIES AND THEIR IMPACT ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Business produce goods and services to satisfy the demand of customers. Much as these businesses declare profit year-in-year-out, they also face element of risk and uncertainties that may causes losses. This includes fire, theft, damage by artificial or natural...
19. LABOUR UNREST AND UNDERDEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA: AN APPRAISAL OF 2000-2013
Abstract
One of the major impediments to development in Nigeria is labour unrest. This is given the fact that no Nation can develop without human resource because they constitute and play very significant role in Nation building and development. The Nig...
20. POLITICAL PARTIES AND DEMOCRATIC CONSOLIDATION IN NIGERIA’s FOURTH REPUBLIC: 1999-2015
ABSTRACT
This study was undertaken to evaluate political parties 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. The th...
21. 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....
22. THE ROLE OF SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES ON POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
The study looks at the role of social networking sites in political campaigns in Nigeria. It focuses on how politicians uses social networking sites to mobilize the youth to participate both in civic and political.
Data were elicited through a well structured question...
23. THE CONSEQUENCES OF HANDING OVER POWER TO GOVERNMENT FROM A DIFFERENT POLITICAL PARTY TO ANOTHER
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
A change of administration following a general election tests both the quality and the effectiveness of government. This research examines how such transitions have worked in Nigeria in the past, at different levels of the Nigeri...
24. THE IMPACT OF FISCAL POLICIES IN STABILIZATION OF THE NIGERIAN ECONOMY
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
It is an established fact that market mechanism cannot solely perform all the economic functions in a country; and as such public policy like fiscal policy is required to stabilize, correct, guide and supplement the market forces. Fiscal policyi...
25. THE IMPACT OF PRIVATIZATION ON THE ECONOMY DEVELOPMENT
ABSTRACT
Nigeria’s public policy thrusts over the years towards the socio-economic and political growth, development and sustainability of the system is largely bereft with abject lack of direction and vision. Hence, this research attempts a pleth...
26. PUBLIC POLICY AND GRASS ROOT DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA (A CRITICAL APPRAISAL OF NATIONAL POVERTY ERADICATION PROGRAMME ON ASARI-TORU L. G. A OF RIVER STATE)
ABSTRACT
In am attempt to develop and improve the standard of living and eradicate poverty in Asari – Torm local government area this study was carried out, it highlighted public policy and gr...
27. LEGAL AND MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES: THE SYNERGY FOR SURVIVAL AND GROWTH OF COMPANIES IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Economic circumstances like the recession and cut-throat competition in recent years have now forced companies to pay closer attention to their corporate policies and strategies for dealing with economic opportunities and for remaining one step ahead of competition. This is tru...
28. AN EVALUATION OF FADAMA III POLICY ON RURAL DEVELOPMENT IN ETHIOPE WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF DELTA STATE
ABSTRACT
The study examines, critically, policies and programs and their varying degrees of successes as it relates to description, explanation and justification of the causes and consequences of government activities especially with respect to sustainable rural development using resear...
29. LABOUR UNREST AND UNDERDEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA: AN APPRAISAL OF 2000-2013
Abstract
One of the major impediments to development in Nigeria is labour unrest. This is given the fact that no Nation can develop without human resource because they constitute and play very significant role in Nation building and development. The Nigerian case has been so pervasive t...
30. THE IMPACT OF PUBLIC OPINION ON PUBLIC POLICY IN NIGERIA: AN APPRAISAL OF 2010-2012
Abstract
This research work that analysis on the impact of public opinion on public policy in Nigeria from 2010-2012 while narrowing it down to the economic policy of deregulation or fuel subsidy removal of 2012. Broadly divided into five chapters, the work breakdown how governmental de...
31. FRAMEWORK FOR VALUE MANAGEMENT IMPLEMENTATION IN ABUJA CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES, NIGERIA.
ABSTRACT
Value Management (VM) has played a broad role in supporting effective decision making on construction projects, increased project performance and quality, balance project objectives, and manage community expectations in many countries around the world. But applicability of VM i...
32. FISCAL FEDERALISM AND MACROECONOMIC PERFORMANCE IN NIGERIA
Background to the Study
Fiscal decentralization, which mirrors the amount of fiscal autonomy and responsibility accorded to subnational governments has been an important subject in the policy equation of many developing and developed countries. Fiscal federalism is esse...
33. THE IMPACT OF MINIMUM WAGE FLUCTUATION ON GROWTH OF NIGERIAN ECONOMY
ABSTRACT
This research work investigates the impact of minimum wage fluctuation on growth of Nigeria economy. Determinants of labour market in Nigeria arising from the economic transformation in recent years, and how public policy affects in particular labour market outcomes. The result...
34. IMPACT OF WORLD BANK COMMERCIAL AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT ON MAIZE PRODUCTION IN GIWA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KADUNA STATE, 20011- 2017
ABSTRACT
Agriculture is the bedrock and fundamental pre-condition for economic growth of any country. The multidimensional contributions of the sector to the Nigerian economy cannot be overemphasized, but the percentage contribution of the sector has fallen drastically since the discove...
35. AN ASSESSMENT OF THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK OF THE ROLE OF LEGISLATURE IN NIGERIA’S BUDGET PROCESS
Background to the Study
Government budget refers to a country’s financial plan encompassing revenue and expenditure over a period of one year....
36. A STUDY OF EXECUTIVE–LEGISLATURE RELATIONSHIP IN THE BUDGET PROCESS OF THE 7TH AND 8TH NIGERIA’S NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
Background to the study
Democracy is a process of self-government in which citizens operate in their environment directly and indirectly as they make decisions for themselves, pursue careers, enters into relationships with others, and otherwise live their life and indir...
37. AN ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PARLIAMENTARY BUREAUCRACY IN THE NIGERIAN NATIONAL ASSEMBLY (A CASE STUDY OF THE 8TH ASSEMBLY)
Background to the study
Bureaucracy is a major organizational structure within which policymaking, implementation, and evaluation take place. So vital is the concept (especially in developing countries, where governments are faced with numerous problems and challenges,...
38. AN ASSESSMENT OF THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK OF THE ROLE OF LEGISLATURE IN NIGERIA’S BUDGET PROCESS
Background to the Study
Government budget refers to a country’s financial plan encompassing revenue and expenditure over a period of one year. It therefore, provides important government revenue sources and items on which such revenues would be spent within a spec...
39. AN EVALUATION OF THE OVERSIGHT FUNCTION OF NATIONAL ASSEMBLY IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS IN NIGERIA
Background to the Study
The authority and power of the National assembly and state legislatures to conduct oversight is conferred by the 1999 Constitution (as amended), and the statutes and standing rules of the legislatures at the national and state levels. Furthermore...
40. AN EXAMINATION OF THE ROLE OF THE JUDICIARY IN LAW MAKING IN NIGERIA
Background to the Study
The general purpose of law is to regulate human behavior by protecting lives and properties in the society. Human behavior is the potential and expressed capacity of individuals or groups in response to stimuli. It is the sum t...
41. ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATION - LEGISLATURE PARTNERSHIP: A CASE STUDY OF THE FIRST AND SECOND SESSIONS OF THE 9TH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
Background to the Study
Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) are enormously important players in international development. They provide development services and humanitarian relief, innovate in service delivery, build local capacity and advocate with and for the poor. Ac...
42. CIVIL – MILITARY RELATIONS AND LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT IN NIGERIA: A STUDY OF FOURTH REPUBLIC NIGERIAN SENATE
Introduction
Eric Hoffer once noted that, “there are similarities between absolute power and absolute faith; a demand for absolute obedience, a readiness to attempt the impossible, bias for simple solutions – to cut the knot rather than unravel it, the viewi...
43. ASSESSMENT OF THE PERFORMANCE OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY IN STRENGTHENING DEMOCRACY IN NIGERIA: A STUDY OF THE 8TH ASSEMBLY
Background to the Study
Democracy is by far the most popular form of government in the world today (Anifowose & Enemuo, 1999; Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, FES, 2008). It is also a concept that is often misconstrued, misapplied or misused (Ajaegbo, 2014). On this note,...
44. PROBLEMS OF POLICY IMPLEMENTATION IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF EGBEMA)
Background Of The Study
In every society, there must exist some problems. These problems could be in the areas of politics, commerce, education, agriculture, communication, housing, transportation, health etc. In order to solve these problems as they mi...
45. Employment Practices and Working conditions among Contract Employees in the American Oil Companies in Nigeria and the United States of America
ABSTRACT
This study examined employment practices and working conditions among contract employees in the American oil companies in Nigeria and the United States of America (USA) with a focus on comparative analysis of their working hours, remuneration, occupational health and safety, an...
46. AN EVALUATION OF GENDER ADMISSION DESIGN INTO SECRETARIAL STUDIES PROGRAMMES IN HIGHER INSTITUTIONS
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Gender refers to the acquired social distinctions and relationships between men and women, which vary greatly between civilizations and cultures and evolve over time (UNESCO 1998). Gender is not synonymous with sex, which refers...
47. CORRUPTION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARIS ADMINISTRATION 2019-2023
Background of the study
Corruption has coexisted with human society for a long time and remains as one of the problems in many of the world’s developing economies with devastating consequences. Corruption is a global phenomenon which exists in var...
48. GOOD GOVERNANCE AND POVERTY ALLEVIATION: A CASE STUDY OF SELECTED LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN EKITI STATE
Background of the study
Poverty in Nigeria has escalated to become a destructive force. Like a malignant canker worm, it has been consuming and continues to consume the very essence of the population of this nation. The relationship between good governa...
49. THE IMPACT OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING ON SOCIOECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT OF YOUTH IN MUKURU (2011 – 2015)
ABSTRACT
Youth unemployment is a common phenomenon in many informal settlements in Kenya. Despite being economically productive, many youth continue to languish in poverty due to lack of employability skills. The Government and other pr...
50. HISTORICAL PATTERNS OF GOVERNANCE FAILURES LEADING TO PUBLIC OUTCRY IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF ENDBADGOVERNANCE PROTEST IN NIGERIA)
HISTORICAL PATTERNS OF GOVERNANCE FAILURES LEADING TO PUBLIC OUTCRY IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF ENDBADGOVERNANCE PROTEST IN NIGERIA)
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
The history of governance in Nigeria is replete with instances of public dissati...
