The preservation of cultural heritage plays a crucial role in fostering societal cohesion and mitigating conflicts, particularly in regions experiencing political and economic instability. This study examines the role of the Museum of West African Art in Benin City in pre-conflict peace-building, exploring how cultural heritage preservation can contribute to conflict prevention and social stability.
Against the backdrop of Nigeria’s tenacious fight against terrorism and its crucial role in encouraging national development, this paper emphasises the fundamental relevance of efficient intelligence gathering in achieving this. Nigeria, like many other countries, must contend with the terrifying menace of terrorism, which knows no boundaries, ideologies, or organisational structures. Gathering intelligence becomes essential for taking preventive action and making well-informed decisions in this dynamic environment.
This study explores how female university students navigate their bra choices at the intersection of empowerment, identity, and gender norms. The research involves in- depth qualitative interviews with 20 female undergraduates at the University of Benin, aged 18 to 24, from diverse socio-economic backgrounds. The study employs a narrative analysis approach to examine how these students perceive and negotiate their bra-wearing practices in relation to societal expectations, personal agency, and cultural influences.
Since 1976, the Nigerian public service, including local government bodies, has undergone numerous reforms aimed at addressing developmental challenges and fostering socio-economic progress at the grassroots level. However, despite these efforts, local government councils continue to face significant hurdles in meeting the needs of the people they serve. One particularly pervasive issue is the prevalence of poor work ethics among employees, which undermines the effectiveness of local government administration.
This study analyzes the conduct of 2024 governorship election in Ondo State, Nigeria. Poor turnout of voters during the governorship election, availability of many rejected votes and vote-buying were examined in this study. The study adopts system theory propounded by David Easton, Gabriel Almond and Von Bentallaffy and used the qualitative method of research, relying exclusively on secondary source of data such as textbooks, newspapers, journals and magazines. The data gathered were summarized.
Suicide is simply defined as intentional action or inaction carried out with the intent to inflict fatal harm or injury on oneself. The word suicide originates from two Latin words ‘sui’ meaning “self” and ‘caedes’ meaning “murder”. The word suicide first appeared in Sir Thomas Browne’s book ‘religio medici’ first published in the 17th century. The actual usage of the term suicide was to distinguish between accidental death and intentional self-harm leading to death. Depression is one of the frequently diagnosed mental illnesses.
One of the most significant advancements in the production and distribution of goods and services, driven by the on-going Fourth Industrial Revolution, is the rise of robotics in the workforce. The global expansion of modern production has led to the integration of robotics automation through robotization, which either replaces workers or complements their roles in the production process. This study aimed to examine the factors driving the growth in the adaptation of robotic labor force and its impact on employment in the formal sector.
The prevention and control of crime in the community are the principal aims of formal government agencies in society. Various institutional challenges have contributed to the inability of the police to provide adequate security of lives and property have birthed the establishment of various informal security outfits (vigilantes). The study examined the involvement of vigilantes in crime prevention in the Akinyele Local Government Area of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. It examined operational guidelines through the existing policy thrust guiding the vigilantes.
Cyber-crime is a criminal activity that is involves using computers and its related devices for fraudulent activities. Cybercrime results in the loss of lives, properties, business investments all over the world. Hence, this study assessed community vigilante and cybercrime control in the selected communities in the Ogun State, Southwest Nigeria. The research design was descriptive, correlational in nature. Data was collected through primary and secondary sources. The study was conducted among the youths, community leaders and traditional leaders.
Insecurity is pervasive in Nigeria and it affects everyone. This article based on desk information examines the unique security threats that affect women in Nigeria and how women promote insecurity and criminality. It reveals that women as victims or symbols of insecurity are disproportionately affected by security threats such as ritual practices, human trafficking, sexual violence and situations of conflicts and complex emergencies compared to men.
Anthropologists are social scientists who research human behaviour via careful observation. Anthropologists specialise in biological/physical, cultural/social, linguistics, along with archaeology; additional areas of research include medical, corporate, forensic, visual, environmental.and business anthropology.
In Nigeria, one of the main reasons for marital dissolution and divorce is migration across international borders involving one of the spouses, particularly in Ibadan, Oyo State, with a significant number of left-behind spouses. Although, extant studies on left-behind spouses have focused largely on the effects of remittances on left-behind spouses, their challenges and coping mechanisms appears poorly captured especially within the context of hybridized societies where Ibadan gives an exceptional opportunity to fully capture in totality the domains of the left-behind spouses.
In many African societies, a premium is placed on having biological children as proof of fertility. Couples unable to reproduce sometimes “harvest” babies from “baby factory” a term coined by the Nigerian media as a subset of child trafficking. Existing literature have examined baby factory practices and its causes with little attention paid to the gender context of the media reportage. This study, therefore, investigated the gender nuances in the print media reportage of baby factory in southeastern Nigeria and the responses of journalists toward the phenomenon.
This study investigates the impact of job satisfaction on organizational commitment and overall employee engagement within the manufacturing sector in Benin City. The manufacturing sector in Benin City is particularly susceptible to the repercussions of disengaged workforces, facing increasing pressures stemming from globalization, technological advancements, and workforce diversification.
The study focuses on examining the role of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in peace building initiatives within the context of Nigeria, with a specific case study of Action Aid International in Katsina State. Against the backdrop of persistent conflict and insecurity in the region, the study aims to explore the contributions, challenges, and impact of NGO-led peace initiatives in fostering reconciliation, resilience, and sustainable peace in Katsina State.
The increasing prevalence of protest commercialization and franchising in Nigeria has significantly undermined the effectiveness of social movements aimed at achieving good governance. This study critically examines protest commercialization and franchising as bane of effective social demands of good governance in Nigeria with a focus on “EndSARS” and “End Bad Governance” protests, in Lagos Nigeria.
Suicide is simply defined as intentional action or inaction carried out with the intent to inflict fatal harm or injury on oneself. The word suicide originates from two Latin words ‘sui’ meaning “self” and ‘caedes’ meaning “murder”. The word suicide first appeared in Sir Thomas Browne’s book ‘religio medici’ first published in the 17th century. The actual usage of the term suicide was to distinguish between accidental death and intentional self-harm leading to death. Depression is one of the frequently diagnosed mental illnesses.
The cultural particularism that charity begins at home underscores the role of the family as agent of socialization accountable for raising noble wards. That once esteemed role now ares the trappings of change. The institution of the family has been altered owing to flurry of change provoked by modernization. The family is losing it control in modeling value driven behaviour in the society. This tendency of causal relationship is predictable and addresses futuristic realisms.
History as showed that most crime managers believes that in curbing the ever increasing crimes and criminalities in our society Nigeria, Niger Delta in particular requires increase budgetary allocation to the police and other security Agencies without recourse for Provision of soft security in which solid security is laid. In the Niger Delta, one of Nigeria’s most resource-rich regions faces a range of intertwined social, economic, and political difficulties, which have positioned it as a significant hotspot for criminal activities in the country.
Women’s empowerment and development are closely interconnected, as development can significantly reduce gender inequality; while empowering them contribute to economic progress. However, development policies and programs often do not recognize women as integral to the development process as seen in the emphasis on investments in their reproductive roles instead of their productive capacities, particularly through population programs. Despite this, women across the developing world actively participate in economically productive work and earn incomes.
Childlessness is a common occurrence that negatively affects many homes worldwide. Experts reveal that it has diverse impacts on the married folks; and also seen as a stigma and a public health issue. The study was designed to investigate the psychosocial impact of childlessness on mental health of married couples in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State and was hinged on the conflict theory. A correlational survey design was utilized and a total of 104 respondents selected through simple random sampling were participants in the survey.
In the digital age, technological advancements have reshaped human interaction and behavior, leading to the emergence of mediated realities. These altered perceptions, shaped by social media, online gaming, and other digital platforms, influence the thoughts, actions, and social behaviors of individuals, particularly juveniles. While these mediated environments offer significant opportunities for learning and connection, they also pose risks, including increased involvement in internet fraud.
The study aims to assess the programme of freedom radio kano ‘Barka da Hantsi’on the perception of people of Kano municipal on fuel subsidy removal by president Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and 200 listeners of ‘Barka da Hanstsi’ programme on freedom radio in Kano Municipal were selected for the study. Systematic sampling techniques was used to collect data from the respondents and it was discovered Barka da Hanstsi’ programme has created an agenda for people to centre their discussion on fuel subsidy removal issues in Nigeria 85%.
This study examines the impact of parents’ decisions on career choices among young people in Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria. This become necessary as the dynamics of parents’ values, socioeconomic standing, educational background, and professional experiences influence and impacted on the young people career choices among the people. The study adopted Social Cognitive Career and Ecological Systems theories to explain the issue under investigation and interviewed 20 respondents.
This research investigates the mismanagement of waste products by oil and gas industries in Delta State. It focuses on the factors responsible for poor waste management, the environmental impact of oil spillage, socio-economic development of host communities, and existing government policies. The study hinged on the conflict perspective with a survey research design and a sample size of 377 respondents from a population of 188,728 to gauge opinions from Jeddo Community of Uvwie Locality, Delta State.
The neglect of the ageing population in the provision of healthcare services has called for a change in how health services are implemented in Nigeria. Nigeria no doubt has a National Health Act 2014. However, its effectiveness in providing healthcare for the ageing population requires exploration. This study aims to review the provisions of the National Health Insurance Authority Act 2022 regarding the ageing population in sustainable healthcare delivery. The study adopted the secondary method of data in its literature review.
This study critically reviews two major theories of underdevelopment Modernization Theory and Dependency Theory by examining their explanations of the persistent global inequalities that shape the development trajectories of nations. Modernization Theory, emerging in the mid-20th century, posits that underdeveloped countries can achieve progress by following the developmental paths of Western nations, emphasizing industrialization, technological advancement, and value shifts.
Though Loan practices offer financial succor to many, some predatory tactics subject users to vulnerabilities. This study investigated loan practices, factors enhancing borrowers’ vulnerability to predatory lending in Ibadan, Oyo State. While George Homans’ Social Exchange Theory provided the framework, the exploratory design was adopted. Ibadan was purposively selected because of the common loan habits of urbanites in the city. The purposive sampling method and snowball technique were used to select loan seekers and loan officials respectively.