CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Rural development in the world generally and in the third world in particular has assumed the front-burner status since early eighties because governments have realized that except given the seriousness it deserves and… Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1Background of the study Religion has been an indispensible phenomenon in Nigeria. It had become an important factor in political discourse (Adigwe and Grau, 2007). The influence of religion is not only limited to… Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The history of elections in Nigeria can be traced back to 1922 as was conducted by the British Colonial… Continue Reading
Local governments are not sovereign unlike independent nation-states. It is a subordinate government, which derives its existence and power from law enacted by a superior government. The nature and structure of transactions or interactions between the three tiers of government determine the degree of autonomy. Local government in Nigeria… Continue Reading
The impact of trade unionism on the management policy implementation in Nigeria. a case of Anambra state civil service is of interest both to management, government and workers alike, workers needs to be organized and protected in order to speak out with one voice. The researcher also highlight the contribution of trade union on workers… Continue Reading
POLITICAL RESTRUCTURING AND DEVOLUTION OF POWERS AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study The word “restructuring” has acquired widespread usage, with sonorous reverberations, particularly in Nigeria’s public space within the last 18 months of the coming to office of the Buhari Administration.… Continue Reading
PARTICIPATION OF WOMEN IN COOPERATIVE IN NIGERIA CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Contemporary world economic order shows that women have become critical in the affairs of any nation especially in economic and national development process, either in the formal or informal sector, urban or rural areas. The… Continue Reading
PRESS AND DEMOCRACY IN NIGERIA (1999 TILL DATE) TABLE OF CONTENTS Title page---------ii Dedication---------iii Certification --------iv Acknowledgments-------v Table of contents--------vi Abstract---------vii CHAPTER ONE:INTRODUCTION Background of the Study------1 Statement of Problem ------5 Theoretical Framework-----7 Basic Assumption------8… Continue Reading
FEDERALISM AND CRISES MANAGEMENT: A CASE STUDY OF BOKO HARAM TABLE OF CONTENTS Title page---------ii Dedication---------iii Certification --------iv Acknowledgments-------v Table of contents--------vi Abstract---------vii CHAPTER ONE:INTRODUCTION Background of the Study------1 Statement of Problem ------3 Objective of the Study------4 Scope of… Continue Reading
NIGER DELTA CRISIS IN NIGERIA, ROOT CAUSES OF PEACELESSNESS IN THE REGION ABSTRACT The oil rich Niger-Delta region of Nigeria has been embroiled in crisis between the government forces and some militants elements that are aggrieved over certain fundamental issues affecting the region which has lead to peacelessness. Since the last two decades,… Continue Reading
Security Challenges and Economy of the Nigerian State Abstract This paper examines security challenges and economy of the Nigerian state . The paper seeks to find out the extent to which the internal security problems have adversely impacted on the Nigerian economy within the above period. The study adopts the Democratic Peace Thesis and… Continue Reading
ABSTRACT This research work titled “Oil Multinational Corporations in Nigeria and Environmental Degradation : A Case Study of the Niger Delta Areas aims at exploring the activities of the Oil Multinationals in… Continue Reading
ABSTRACT This research work titled “Oil Multinational Corporations in Nigeria and Environmental Degradation : A Case Study of the Niger Delta Areas aims at exploring the activities of the Oil Multinationals in respect to oil explorations,exploitations and their attendant relationship with the environment, particularly in… Continue Reading
AFRICA’S REACTION TOWARDS GLOBALIZATION TABLE OF CONTENTS Title Page--------ii Certification-------iii Dedication--------iv Acknowledgement------v Table of Content-------vi Abstract--------vii CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study -----1 1.2Statement of Problem-----4 1.3Objective of the Study -----5 1.4Statement of Hypothesis… Continue Reading
In a world where information is fast becoming instrument to development especially in business effort need to be focused in ways by which it could be improved upon. In realization of this fact, this research work was conducted on Communication as an instrument for the realization of organizational goals. Communication is crucial or… Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.0 Background to the Study Corruption is a natural phenomenon; hence it has become a household name in modern society. In fact, the existence of ‘corruption’ dates back to the fourth century BC (Bardhan, npn). Noonan (235) says …corruption, it seems, is everywhere a “world of evil and disease”. In his own… Continue Reading
WHAT IS A STATE? The state has been defined by a number of political thinkers who tried their best to lead us know what the state actually men’s or stands for. Some of these definitions are as follows: Aristotle defined a state as 'a union of families and villages having… Continue Reading
The media is adjudged to play a plethora of roles in a given society in which it operates. One of such roles is information dissemination and education of the populace on all facets of human life, not excluding their political life. Many studies have been carried out to justify the claim that the media wields overriding powers as… Continue Reading
This study examines the role of mass media in a democratic governance . Specifically mass Media are generally assumed to play an important role in democracies, but how effective are they in performing this function within specific states hence this study . The study adopts four specific objectives to the study which are (i) To… Continue Reading
The history of human existence is replete with one form of violence or another. Violence is therefore not a recent development. It has occurred and may occur whenever and wherever there is a clash of interest between individuals and or groups. Violence is also used as a weapon by some people to realize or achieve certain ends. This… Continue Reading
The thesis examined the crisis of citizenship in Nigeria with particular attention to indigene/settler conflict in Jos-North area, rooted on the basis of land ownership use. Elite theory is adopted to guide the analysis of this work, the theory posits that society is divided into few who have power and allocate values for society and many… Continue Reading
Civil Society Organizations played an instrumental role in the restoration of democracy in Nigeria and Ghana and in recognition of their important role in democratic transition in both countries they were considered by both scholars and international organizations as a veritable tool for democratic consolidation. The argument that CSOs… Continue Reading
: A STUDY OF WARRI NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF DELTA STATE. ABSTRACT The major concern of this research work is to assess the role of Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State in rural development of its constituent communities. In achieving this, the research work relies on descriptive… Continue Reading
The study examined the link between credible elections and the consolidation of democracy in Nigeria, with focus on the 2003 gubernatorial elections in Anambra state. Specifically, the study evaluated the political and other settings for the 2003 gubernatorial elections in Anambra state. It also examined the political, legal, economic and… Continue Reading
The study was designed to investigate the attributes of Northern Feudalism in relation to the mobilization of voters’ in the just conclude 2015 presidential election. In this study, an application of the theory of Marxian political economy relating to a society at the feudal stage of development reveals the kind of relationship that… Continue Reading