1. A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF NIGERIAN FOREIGN POLICY UNDER MUHAMMADU BUHARI ADMINISTRATION IN 1983-1985 AND 2015-2018
Background of the study
Foreign policy is a necessary activity engaged in by each sovereign State in the international system because no State is an island unto itself, nor can any State be insulated from the actions of others whether favourable or adverse. Bilateral an... Read More
2. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICE AND PERFORMANCE OF SMEs IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF SELECTED SMEs IN EKET LGA)
Background to the study: Small firms play vital roles in the process of industrialization, sustainable economic growth (Ariyo, 2005); encouragement of entrepreneurship, employment generation (Ogujiuba et al, 2004); reduction of poverty and contribution to the Gross Domestic... Read More
3. GOOD GOVERNANCE AND CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
Background to the Study: Governance, according to the World Bank Report (2010) is the exercise of political power in the management of a nation’s affairs. This definition thus implies that governance encompasses the state’s institutional and structura... Read More
4. THE EFFECT OF HUMAN RESOURCE PLANNING ON ORGANIZATIONS PERFORMANCE IN ACCESS BANK
The contemporary corporate landscape is characterised by a high level of competitiveness, wherein the ability to survive and maintain long-term viability has become increasingly elusive for numerous organisations. The genesis of this competition can be attributed to the exponential expansion of t... Read More
5. RELEVANCE OF STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT IN A COMPETITIVE BANKING ENVIRONMENT
Background of the study: Firms are facing turbulent operating environments characterized by changing technologies and markets that represent both problems and opportunities. Technology has catalyzed this change and innovation is increasingly becoming the norm to keep pace w... Read More
6. THE IMPACT OF MOTIVATION ON PRODUCTIVITY OF WORKERS
ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between motivation and worker productivity, specifically focusing on the National Population Commission (NPC) Enugu headquarter as a case study. The aim was to assess the impact of motivation on the performan... Read More
7. THE ROLE OF EDUCATION AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: According to Uwadia (2010), Education in a broad sense is a process by which an individual acquires the many physical and social capabilities demanded by the society in which he/she is born into to function. It is to a nation what the min... Read More
8. A CRITICAL EVALUATION OF ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE AND ITS IMPACT ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECT COMPLETION RATE IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT: This study was carried out on a critical evaluation of organizational culture and its impact on construction project completion rate in Nigeria using Malcolm Associates Construction Companies Minna, Niger State as case study. To achieve this 4... Read More
9. A CRITICAL INVESTIGATION INTO PIPELINE VANDALISM IN NIGER DELTA
ABSTRACT: This study was carried out to examine investigation into pipeline vandalism in Abiteye in Warri south west. Specifically, the study Investigating the pipeline vandalism at Abiteye, Warri South West, Delta State. – its problem and prosp... Read More
10. A CRITICAL INVESTIGATION OF LEADERSHIP IN NIGERIA CIVIL SERVICE: A THEORETICAL REVIEW
ABTRACT: The main focus of this study is directed towards a theoretical investigation of leadership in Nigeria Civil Service using Federal ministry of Health in Lagos State as case study. Survey research design was adopted for the study and with the ai... Read More
11. A REVIEW OF DEMOCRACY AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT A CASE STUDY OF BUHARI ADMINISTRATION (2015-2019)
ABSTRACT: This study was carried out to examine the concept of democracy and its relation to national development. Specifically the President Buhari-led administration was examined. The study sought to elucidate the problems of democracy in Nigeria and the polici... Read More
12. A STUDY OF EXAMINATION MISCONDUCT AMONG STUDENTS OF COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
ABSTRACT: One of the worst problems eating deep into the society today in examination misconduct among students especially in the secondary and tertiary institutions. The problem has assume such an alarming dimension that it has become a source of serious concern... Read More
13. AN ASSESSMENT OF COMMUNICATION AND GOOD GOVERNANCE
ABSTRACT: This study ―Communication and Good Governance in Ishielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State‖ was carried out to examine the context of communication in governance of Ishielu Local Government area of Ebonyi state. The objectives are to validate the impact of communication on governanc... Read More
14. A CRITICAL EVALUATION OF ECONOMIC FLUCTUATIONS AND THEIR IMPACT ON THE MANAGEMENT OF REAL ESTATE IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT: The real estate market is a crucial component of the overall business economy. The business economy and the real property market are closely intertwined, such that changes in one sector can influence or be influenced by trends in the other. This st... Read More
15. AN ASSESSMENT OF THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF NEPAD TO AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT AND GOOD GOVERNANCE: CASE STUDY OF THE AFRICAN PEER REVIEW MECHANISM (APRM)
ABSTRACT: In recent years, the concept of good governance has gained significant attention from donor partners, the Global West, and certain NGOs. It is seen as an ideal approach to tackle the challenges that developing countries are facing. In an effort to encou... Read More
16. AN EVALUATION OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT FUNCTION AND EFFECTIVENESS OF PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL
ABSTRACT: This study was carried out to examine the functions of human resources management and public secondary school effectiveness in Lagos State education district IV. Specifically, the study was aimed at examining the functions and roles of the school h... Read More
17. AN EVALUATION OF YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN POLITICAL VIOLENCE AND THUGGERY IN OGUN STATE
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Elections are an accepted method of choosing leaders in modern democracies. This is a crucial procedure that helps establish democratic institutions and facilitates the peaceful transfer of power (Abekhale, 2022). Nevertheless, all elections held in Niger... Read More
18. AN EXAMINATION OF LEADERSHIP AND GOOD GOVERNANCE IN NIGERIA: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS FOR NATIONAL GROWTH
Background Of The Study: Citizens in the majority of the world's nations have the goal that their country will one day have strong leaders and effective administration. This is due to the fact that the goal of maximizing the use of limited resources to advanc... Read More
19. A STUDY ON THE INFORMATION CHANNEL AND THE ADOPTION OF TRADITIONAL MEDICINE AMONG AGRICULTURAL PRACTITIONERS
ABSTRACT: This study investigated the information channels utilised and the utilisation of traditional medicine among farmers in the Edo and Delta States of Nigeria. This study investigated the accessibility of information for farmers, the various ailments that i... Read More
20. A STUDY ON THE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES OF MARKETING LOCALLY DEVELOPED COMPUTER SOFTWARE IN NIGERIA
Background to the Study: Made-in-Nigeria software is a term used to describe software that was developed inside the borders of Nigeria by Nigerian individuals. Due to the fact that Nigeria is a developing nation in the third world, it is very important for the co... Read More
21. AN EXAMINATION OF THE FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO DIMINISHED PRODUCTIVITY WITHIN THE CIVIL SERVICE
ABSTRACT: This study used the Enugu State Civil Service Commission as a case study to investigate the causes of low productivity in the civil service. Three research questions and a hypothesis were developed in order to do this. In this study, the survey design was chosen,... Read More
22. AN EXAMINATION OF THE FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO DIMINISHED PRODUCTIVITY WITHIN AKWA IBOM STATE CIVIL SERVICE
ABSTRACT: This study used the Akwa-Ibom State Civil Service Commission as a case study to investigate the causes of low productivity in the civil service. Three research questions and a hypothesis were developed in order to do this. In this study, the survey design was chos... Read More
23. ANALYSIS OF FACTORS THAT ARE MILITATING AGAINST EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
ABSTRACT: Teaching is a set of events, outside the learners which are designed to support internal process of learning or the process through which information often education training is passed. While learning is about a change; the change brought about by developing a new... Read More
24. ANALYSIS OF MAINTENANCE CULTURE EMPLOYED IN PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Over the years, Nigeria has had a number of laudable projects that makes one proud of being a Nigerian. These projects range from the Liberty Stadium, Ibadan (now called the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium) to the National Stadium Lagos, Universities, hospitals,... Read More
25. APPLICATION OF MEDIA ETHICS IN NEWS GATHERING AND DISSEMINATION
Abstract: The broad focus of this study borders on application of media ethics in news gathering and dissemination. The study further investigate whether journalist applies ethics during news gathering and dissemination, examined the extent journ... Read More
26. APPRAISAL OF THE INSTITUTIONAL AND LEGAL FRAMEWORK OF THE NIGERIAN NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SERVICE COMMISSION (2014 -2020).
Abstract: The Nigerian National Assembly Service Commission was established through the enactment of the National Assembly Service Commission Act, 2014 (as amended) as a centralized parliamentary administrative agency designed to address the multi-ethnic di... Read More
27. APPRAISING THE FACTORS AFFECTING HEALTH AND SAFETY IN SMALL MEDIUM AND LARGE CONSTRUCTION SITES IN OYO STATE
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: However, the construction industry is often regarded as one of the most hazardous sectors of the industry anywhere in the globe. According to the International Training Centre of the International Labour Organization (2011), a constructio... Read More
28. ASSESSING DEMOCRACY AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT: This study was carried out to examine the concept of democracy and its relation to national development. Specifically the President Buhari-led administration was examined. The study sought to elucidate the problems of democracy in Nigeria and the polici... Read More
29. ASSESSMENT OF AUDIENCE AWARENESS, ACCESSIBILITY AND PATRONAGE OF ONLINE NEWS
Background of the study: The Internet continues to evolve into a major news source. The internet which is the worldwide system of interconnected computers makes use of telecommunication resources. It is defined by Aina (2003), Hanson (2005) as a network made up o... Read More
30. ASSESSMENT OF COMMUNICATION AS A TOOL FOR EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT IN THE BANKING INDUSTRY
Background Of The Study: Despite the vital role communication plays in the day-to-day running of an organization there are still numerous cases of ineffective communication in many organization. The causes of communication problems in the organization could be at... Read More
31. ASSESSMENT OF GOVERNMENT’S COUNTER-TERRORISM STRATEGY IN NIGERIA’S INTERNAL SECURITY (2009 – 2013)
Background to the study: Since the return to democratic rule in 1999, Nigeria has witnessed series of ethno- religious and resource-based violence that have taken terror dimension and threatened its internal security. Terrorism, either international or domes... Read More
32. ASSESSMENT OF NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIA: A STUDY OF UNLIEVER NIGERIA PLC
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: New product development process allows firms to deal with progressively intensive competition when facing challenges from rapidly changing market condition. Companies try to gain sustainable competitive advantages with continues innovation. These effort a... Read More
33. ASSESSMENT OF THE CONTRIBUTION OF EMPLOYEES COMMITMENT ON ORGANIZATION PRODUCTIVITY
Background of the Study: Most organizations have realized that the performance of their workers plays a vital role in determining the success of the organization (Zheng, 2010; Ajila and Awonusi, 2004). As such, it is important for employers and managers alike to... Read More
34. ASSESSMENT OF THE ROLE OF GENDER IN COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT
Background Of The Study: Gender refers to the socially constructed roles, behaviours, activities, and a... Read More
35. AN EVALUATION OF THE IMPACT OF THE EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE OFFICE RELATIONSHIP ON ORGANISATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Employers do not only hire workers but also start of a new relationship.Thus managing relationship becomes a salient factor which determines performance and productivity in such working environment. Although the goal of every organiz... Read More
36. ATTITUDES OF UNDERGRADUATE YOUTHS TOWARD DEMOCRATIC VALUES: IMPLICATION FOR SOCIAL STUDIES
Background to the Study: Citizens are the hearts and soul of democracy and hence there must be active and informed involvement of the people at all levels of governance as willing participants in defining and maintaining their democracy. The youths of... Read More
37. AUDIT INDEPENDENCE AND CREDIBILITY OF FINANCIAL REPORTING IN THE NIGERIAN BANKING SECTOR
Background to the Study: In present times, there has been much discussion about the Auditors independence; the leadership of the auditing standards board, the public oversight board, the independence standards board, and most recently the proposed independence ru... Read More
38. AVAILABILITY OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES, SUPERVISION PROCEDURES AND QUALITY ASSURANCE PRACTICES IN PUBLIC SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ONDO STATE, NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The change and development of any nation in the globe begins and ends with the education of a high-quality educational system. Because of this, no nation ever progresses beyond the degree of education she possesses. In addition, education... Read More
39. THE ROLE OF BUREAUCRATS IN GOVERNMENT CORRUPT PRACTISES IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The issue of leadership and good governance probity, accountability remains a monumental problem to Nigerian Socio-political and economic development over the years, since independence. This is as a result of linkage between the tran... Read More
40. BUREAUCRACY AND EFFICIENCY IN ENUGU STATE CIVIL SERVICE
BACKGROUND OF STUDY: In view of the fact that ethics and morality are the norms of every descent society, and the bedrock on which wholesome, efficient just and prosperous bureaucracy can be b... Read More
41. BUREAUCRACY AND EFFICIENCY IN NIGERIAN PUBLIC ENTERPRISE A CASE STUDY OF POWER HOLDING
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Bureaucracy is a distinctive arrangement used by human beings to organize their activities. The invention of Western bureaucracy several centuries ago helped solve the problem for leaders of governing human systems that grew larger and mo... Read More
42. CLASSROOM SIZE AND IMPACT ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF STUDY: Quality education remains the pivot for global prosperity and liberty. As a result, all hands must be on deck globally to develop policies that will improve qualitative education from elementary school to postsecondary institution, and consta... Read More
43. A COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION ELUCIDATING THE JUXTAPOSITION OF NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND FEDERALISM IN THE CONTEXTS OF NIGERIA AND SOUTH AFRICA
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... Read More
44. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND ETHICS IN NIGERIA BANKING INDUSTRY: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITY
Background to the Study: Financial scandals and misappropriation around the world and the recent collapse of large corporate organization in the USA and Europe have brought to the fore, again, the need for the practice of sound corporate governance, which is the... Read More
45. CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF TEAMWORK AS A TOOL FOR ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT BY OFFICE MANAGER
ABSTRACT: This study was carried out to examine the analysis of teamwork as a tool for organisational development using Nasarawa Investment and Property Development Company’s Ltd, Lafia, Nasarawa State as case study. The survey design was adopted... Read More
46. AN APPRAISAL OF CULT VIOLENCE IN BAYELSA AND RIVERS STATE FROM 2010-2023
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Criminal activities occasioned by cultism are not limited to Bayelsa and Bayelsa and Rivers State, Nigeria. Cultism has become a universal phenomenon. It exists both in underdeveloped and developed countries. In some countries,... Read More
47. DATABASE EMISSION OF CARBON IV OXIDE (CO2) IN NIGERIA
INTRODUCTION: During the last decade worldwide concern with global climate has highlighted the challenge faced by both industrialized and developing countries in maintaining a sustained process of development. Nigeria, like other developing countries, shares the need for fast eco... Read More
48. AN EVALUATION OF DEMOCRACY AND ITS IMPACT ON NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: A CASE STUDY OF BUHARI ADMINISTRATION (2015-2023)
ABSTRACT: The objective of this study was to investigate the theoretical framework of democracy and its correlation with the process of national development. The focus of the analysis was specifically on the administration led by President Buhari. The objective o... Read More
49. 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, integrat... Read More
50. EFFECTIVE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AS A TOOL FOR ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS
ABSTRACT: This study was carried out to examine effective human resources management as a tool for organizational success using Nigeria breweries. Specifically, the study identify the problems involved in the delivery of effective human resources... Read More