2024

Globally, 1 out of 5 people are illiterate with a further three billion people struggling to read and write at a basic level. Low level of reading and writing skills has economic and developmental implications. The recent shutdown of the formal education system due to the COVID-19 pandemic has further inflicted pain to the educational system, especially in less developed countries. The situation is precarious in sub-Saharan Africa due to the unavailability of basic infrastructure to cope with disasters such as COVID-19.

Knowing the socio-demographic characteristics of spouses of male victims of spousal abuse and the role it plays in cases of male victims of spousal abuse can provide useful data for understanding the dynamics of spousal abuse against men and proffer solutions to the social problem. Existing studies have not looked at the spouses of male victims of spousal abuse in Nigeria. Using quantitative method of data collection, 1000 men were surveyed to get information about their themselves and their wives. Marital power theory was used to explain the power dynamics in marriages.

Essentially, assessing the effectiveness of educational programme in Children Correctional Centre at Ugbekun in Benin City was the focus. The study employed the social learning theory as the theoretical framework while, the qualitative research method was adopted. Appropriate respondents were selected using purposive sampling method. Data were collected from concerned participants via in-depth interviews and focus group discussion (FGD). The sample size of the study was thirty (30).

Over time, yahoo boys have evolved some observable patterns of behaviour that people have come to recognize as their way of life. The yahoo yahoo criminal business and subculture could not have gained accommodation and recognition as a youth vocation if it has no support beyond its criminal networks. This paper sets out to investigate the social and institutional linkages that supports and sustains the yahoo yahoo phenomenon in Nigeria.

The phenomenon of armed banditry which has been on a steady increase in Benue State at least in the last one decade has had obvious negative implications on agricultural productivity. Reputed as the food basket of the nation the threat posed by the activities of these marauders cannot be taken for granted as they pose great danger to the socio - economic development as well as the food security of the State in particular and the nation at large. Since the inception of this phenomenon, agricultural productivity has declined as farmers cannot cultivate or harvest crops from their farms.

Globalization highlights the interconnections and interdependencies among human beings, institutions, and societies hence it is a carrier of some positive values.

Crime is one of the social ills among rural populace, globally. Studies have focused on modern crime management agencies, particularly among people living in urban centers. However, little attention has been given to traditional crime management institutions in rural areas, as if crime is an urban problem. Therefore, the study was designed to investigate the perception of traditional institutions in crime management and prevention among the rural communities of Etung in Cross River State, Nigeria. The Social Control and General Systems theories provided the framework.

The world over, public relations has been acknowledged as having a significant role to play in any human organisation. Although there appears to be misconceptions about it’s relevance in public health institutions. It is against this backdrop that this study sought to thoroughly examine the relevance of public relations units in the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City. To make for better understanding of the topic under focus, the study utilized the public sphere theory as its theoretical underpin.

This paper examines the complexities and possibilities of achieving research objectivity in a conflict domain, with special focus on Niger Delta region of Nigeria.

This study looks at the sociocultural elements that influence how medical professionals treat victims of violence against women. The study used a desk-based library technique to analyze secondary data, based on the qualitative research methodology. According to the study’s findings, Nigerian culture’s patriarchal structure, in addition to other factors like economics and education, all support men’s continued control and dominance over women.