Social & Management Sciences

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Nigeria Economy. A Concern

Nigeria’s economy is in crisis. The naira has fallen over 50% in the last year alone. Oilrevenues, the mainstay of Nigeria’s foreign earnings are at their lowest in thelast two decades. Buhari did not create this situation – but he is Nigeria’spresident, and it is his duty to fix it. Nigerians recognize that the misstepsand actions of past governments are largely responsible for the currenteconomic crisis but soon, they will stop looking backward and start asking harder questions...

CAUSES, EFFECTS AND REMEDIES OF POVERTY AND UNEMPLOYMENT IN NIGERIA. (1991-2010)

ABSTRACTThis study is an econometric method of research that analyzed the causes, effects and remedies of poverty and unemployment in Nigeria. It covered a period of 20 years 1991-2010 hence a time series analysis descriptive statistics and regression model was used to estimate the models and it was made use of secondary data which was fitted to the regression equation by the method of Ordinary Least Square (OLS).the major discovery here is that unemployment rate, the level of education, the ...

THE NETWORK OF ARTERIAL ROADS AND OTHER EXPLANATORY VARIABLES AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTY VALUES IN IKEJA

INTRODUCTIONTransportation and property are important in physical and economic development of towns and cities all over the world. Property and land values tend to increase in areas with expanding transportation networks, and increase less rapidly in areas without such improvements. Rapid and continued rise in housing and land prices are expected in cities with transportation improvements and rapid economic and population growth (Goldberg, 1970).Man, nations, regions and the world would be se...

THE IMPACT OF PUBLIC OPINION ON PUBLIC POLICY IN NIGERIA: AN APPRAISAL OF 2010-2012

ABSTRACTThis research work that analysis on the impact of public opinion on public policy in Nigeria from 2010-2012 while narrowing it down to the economic policy of deregulation or fuel subsidy removal of 2012. Broadly divided into five chapters, the work breakdown how governmental decisions are being influenced by the opinions of the people in the democracy of Nigeria. History had it that before the discovery of oil, agriculture gave Nigeria about 70% of her income until now oil has earned ...

THE ROLES OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND PUBLIC COMPLAINT COMMISSION: A STUDY OF CHILD ABUSE IN NIGERIA

text-align:center;text-indent:.5in;line-height:150%" align="center"> normal">ABSTRACT 150%;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> 12.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The study examined the role of Human Rights institutions in the country in addressing the problem of child abuse. justify;line-height:150%"> font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The objective of this study is causes, types and effects of child abuse on the child, the family and the na...

IMPACT OF LEADERSHIP STYLES ON THE PERFORMANCE OF KWARA STATE PUBLIC TRANSPORT COMPANY

INTRODUCTIONLeadership is an important aspect of managing: the ability to lead effectively is one of the keys to being an effective leader.It has been observed that whenever there is an organization a need for administration must exist.Leadership is therefore very essential in an organization. This is why leadership is emphasized in transport organization. The success of an organization depends largely upon the way and manner in which the leader or manager operates within the organization.The...

AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS ON THE IMPACT OF OIL AND NON-OIL EXPORTS ON NIGERIA'S ECONOMY (1981-2002)

ABSTRACTThis research focuses on the impact of oil and non-oil exports on Nigeria’s economy from 1981 to 2012. Data on gross domestic product, oil export and non-oil export were used. The ordinary least square (OLS) was used to estimate the parameters. The research results from econometrics analysis revealed that oil and non-oil exports have significant impact on Nigeria’s economy. The unit root test was conducted using the Augmented Dickey- Fuller and Phillip Perron unit root test and al...

AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS ON THE IMPACT OF OIL AND NON-OIL EXPORTS ON NIGERIA’S ECONOMY (1981-2012)

ABSTRACTThis research focuses on the impact of oil and non-oil exports on Nigeria’s economy from 1981 to 2012. Data on gross domestic product, oil export and non-oil export were used. The ordinary least square (OLS) was used to estimate the parameters. The research results from econometrics analysis revealed that oil and non-oil exports have significant impact on Nigeria’s economy. The unit root test was conducted using the Augmented Dickey- Fuller and Phillip Perron unit root test and al...

GOOD GOVERNANCE IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR OF NIGERIA (A STUDY OF THE NIGERIAN PUBLIC SERVICE)

INTRODUCTIONNigerian government have been trying to better the lives of their citizens as well as narrow the gap between the nation and the advance nations of the world. The most popular means of doing that is through formulation and execution of developmental policies in such areas as economic, political, educational, social, agricultural, etc which differ from one regime to another, sometimes with certain degree of continuity while sometimes without. The adoption of those development polici...

The Impact Of Political Violence On The Democratic Governance In Nigeria (A Case Study Of Lokoja Local Government Area, Kogi State)

ABSTRACT Politics and election in normal democratic sense, is a way through which the electorate in any society appoint their leaders or representatives to exercise political power on their behalf. The purpose of this research is to critically examine and analyze political violence in Nigeria. The main objective of the study is to examine and find out the reasons for political violence in Nigeria politics, most especially during the electioneering campaigns and election days and the ways...

Causes And Remedies Of Student Involvement In Cult Activities In Nigeria Tertiary Institutions (A Case Study Of Federal Polytechnic, Auchi)

ABSTRACTThis study investigates the causes and the remedies of student involvement in cult activities in Nigeria tertiary institutions, With particular reference to Federal Polytechnic, Auchi. The study is significant because, the findings will supplement the existing knowledge on the causes, problems and remedies of cultism in the institutions of higher learning. To direct the researcher, four study questions were formulated to guide the project. The sources of data used in the course of wri...

THE IMPACT OF FUEL SCARCITY ON NIGERIA ECONOMY(A CASE STUDY OF ENUGU METROPOLIS)

ABSTRACTThis research is based on the economic effects of fuel scarcity in Nigeria.  The research was carried out to find out the extent to which the entire population in Enugu metropolis has suffered due to fuel scarcity.The population used for this study is the workers of NNPPC, car owners, businessmen and women and the entire population of Enugu metropolis. The researcher used primary and secondary data which comprised of interviews and questionnaire to get information.From the data a...

EFFECTS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTHORITY ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (A CASE STUDY OF ILORIN SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KWARA STATE)

INTRODUCTIONLocal Government is a government at a local level which functions through representative councils, established by law to control local affairs and given financial power to initiate and direct the provision of services and implement project with a view to complementing the activities of the state and federal government in their local areas. It is aimed at ensuring that the people use their own initiative to their very best and satisfy their own local needs.After many years of exist...

ROLE OF MARKETING IN THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

INTRODUCTIONThere are many definitions of the concept of marketing and it will be an exercise in futility in trying to have a universally accepted single definition of the concept of marketing here.However, according to Mr. J.B. Ola, AGM Afribank Nig. Plc Ilupeju Branch give the definition of marketing. It can be grouped into three: According to the marketing concept According to the marketing management According to functions of marketingMarketing according to the concept is of the ...

EFFECTS OF PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL ON EMPLOYEES' PRODUCTIVITY (A CASE STUDY OF DANGOTE FLOUR MILL)

INTRODUCTIONIn any evaluation of the condition necessary for the growth and survival of an organization, the role of employee performance appraisal is a strategic factor. It is believed that both the individual and the organization need to know how well actual performance is contributing to the accomplishment of the job plans, the staffing plan, and ultimately the overall strategic plan of the organization. In addition, the individual employee requires feedback relative to his or her own goal...


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