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.
Volume 4., Number 1. June 2024-BV
The integration of the world into one huge market has increased market for businesses all over the world. Besides, it has opened the developing economies to attacks from the developed and emerging economies. Small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria have been confronted with an increasingly competitive environment due to globalization and liberalization of trade. This study therefore, seeks to examine the impact of Globalization on the Development of Small and Medium Scale enterprises in Oredo Local Government Area, Benin City.
Although it is generally believed that celebrity endorsement has an impact on advertising effectiveness brand awareness, brand recall, buying intention and buying behaviour, the impact remains to a large extent, understudied. This research therefore seeks to thoroughly investigate the impact of celebrity endorsements on consumers’ perception of Munch It in Benin metropolis. To achieve the objectives of the study, two research questions were formulated and guided the study. The study adopted the source credibility theory to explain the topic under investigation.
The family is undoubtedly the fulcrum on which the society revolves. It is a truism that the extents of well-being of the individual families which constitute the society, forms the yardstick with which the success or failure of the society is measured. It is therefore not rhetoric to state that once the family system collapses, the society concerned is doomed to fail. This is why the upsurge in broken marriages has become of grave concern to well meaning members of the society.
The years-long sexual harassment of female students in Nigerian universities constitutes a serious form of gender-based violence that university administrators appear to have failed in addressing; this was explained by applying the feminist and deterrence theories. The paper revealed that while social control mechanisms exist at Nigerian universities to handle female sexual harassment, there are still considerable issues with their efficiency.
Contraception is the use of medications, instruments or surgery employed to change the way human body works and prevent pregnancy. This study examined undergraduates’ perception of contraceptives use in Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo state, Nigeria. The objectives of study were to examine the relationship between poor access to contraceptives and peer pressure in relation to contraceptive use among students. The paper adopted functionalist theory to explain the subject matter. This study employed ex-post facto research design method.
This paper examines the seeming, but superficial intractability of the soaring problem of kidnappings in Nigeria that, together with other associated runaway acts of criminalities, is causing so much insecurity in the country. Relying on a careful analysis of an assemblage of secondary data sourced primarily from journal articles, books, newspapers and the internet, the paper explains why intelligence gathering in Nigeria is not working.
The roles of men in the family and society have been viewed as natural and ungendered. This has led to the overlooking, howbeit critically, of men and men related issues. In addition, recent clamouring by women’s movements for equal rights has opened way to a constant challenge of traditional male roles. Thus, the emergence of new models and structures of power for men as the roles that make them leaders in the home are being stripped away.
This research looked at the relationship between poverty and child labour in Iyaero Community, Benin City, Edo State. The study objectives were to determine the influence of poverty on child labour and to identify the roles that social workers may play in poverty reduction and child labour eradication in the community. The study was conducted using a descriptive survey research approach.
Sexual violence is a global challenge for women and girls, though largely underreported. Particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa, 33% of women experience forms of intimate partner violence, including sexual violence, at least once in their lifetime, compared to 27% globally. Socio-economic factors such as poverty, age, disability and substance abuse also exacerbate the risk of sexual violence. Studies on sexual violence in Nigeria suggest that this endemic is mainly experienced by young females, who rarely report and often do not receive the required support for their recovery.
Human trafficking is a universal social problem that has become challenging to curb. It no doubt violates the fundamental human rights of its predominantly female victims. Research consistently highlights girls as the main targets of a variant of trafficking it termed sex trafficking. In Nigeria, lax border control amplifies the problem, turning human trafficking into a lucrative business. Investigating the aftermath of sex trafficking, this study examines the intricate connections between abusive exploitation and the mental well-being of young women survivors in Benin City.
This paper investigates the relationship between good governance and the poor state of sustainable development in Nigeria using regression analysis. The research design used in this study is Ex post facto. This study uses secondary data from reputable sources such as the World Bank, the United Nations, and the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics. The dataset includes governance indicators and sustainable development metrics for Nigeria from 2010 to 2020.
Although workplace grievances are normal occurrences, the problem lies with the attitude towards such grievances. Since management-labour interplay has a lot of impact on organizational growth and development, an understanding of the purpose of each other and the ability to effectively communicate with each other is required. An organization grows and develops in an atmosphere of relative peace and stability; and this requires that management must act responsibly, while workers behave reasonably for the organization to be able to meet its set objectives.
In the past 5 decades, the petroleum industry has been the mainstay of the survival of Nigeria, providing livelihood for people, sustenance for government and the economy as well as resources for development. However in recent years, they have been decline in capital inflow. Of the $70billion oil and gas foreign investment in Africa, between 2015 and 2019, for instance, only $2.8 billion came to Nigeria. This was attributed to obsolete laws, government unfriendly business policies in the industry, oil-firm based and community based challenges.
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.
This paper examines the complexities and possibilities of achieving research objectivity in a conflict domain, with special focus on Niger Delta region of Nigeria.
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.
Globalization highlights the interconnections and interdependencies among human beings, institutions, and societies hence it is a carrier of some positive values.
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.
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.
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).
Volume 4., Number 2 February 2025
Page Range
1-19
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.
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20-30
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.
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31-45
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.
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46-56
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.
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57-93
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.
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94-108
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.
Page Range
120-137
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.
Page Range
155-178
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.
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179-198
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.
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199-215
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.
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237-249
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.
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250-272
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.
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273-288
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.
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289-302
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.
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303-311
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%.
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312-326
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.
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327-343
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.
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344-354
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.
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355-362