» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Although there is no universally agreed upon definition of recession, it is usually recognised that the term refers to a time of economic decline (Bagda et al., 2019). Recessions are not defined by extremely short durations of economic decline. A …Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the study It is no doubt that all human beings need food to live an active and healthy life as it is essential as it helps to provide energy, encourages physical and mental development, maintains life and stimulate growth. However, the lack of adequate consu…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Floods are hydrological phenomena in which a usually arid region or parcel of land experiences a sudden inundation of water (Abua, 2019). Floods are a prevalent global occurrence and rank among the most frequent natural disasters (Ewan, 2021). Flo…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Agriculture is the bedrock of economic growth, development and poverty eradication in the developing countries. Agriculture has also regarded as the engine and panacea to economic prosperity. In the words of Gunner (2019), the battle for long t…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Climate change encompasses discernible alterations in the climate system that can be attributed to human activities, particularly those that modify the composition of the Earth's atmosphere and ultimately result in global warming (Yin, 2022). Glob…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study From several critical viewpoints, the eight year tenure of President Muhammadu Buhari can be seen as a period where Nigeria failed to seize important opportunities. President Muhammadu Buhari, who served from 2015 to 2023, made a commitment to enh…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study In the immediate timeframe, the economy experiences alternating phases of rising economic activity, known as expansions, and declining economic activity, referred to as contractions or recessions. Recessions are defined by declines in both output …Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the study As the wave of growth emerges in nations, the level of food supply is not usually in tandem with the sharp increase in population and without improved earning capacity, availability of food has become a global concern against the widespread hun…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Flooding has emerged as a significant natural calamity, impacting more than 2.8 billion individuals during the past thirty years and harming numerous homes in various manners (Pele, 2021). According to Chis et al. (2019), flooding accounts for 50%…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study It is widely agreed upon that the occurrence of floods worldwide is altering significantly due to the growing frequency of heavy rainstorms and storm surges caused by climate change and rising sea levels (Dicke et al., 2022). In metropolitan setti…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Access to a variety of cost effective, secure, and dependable financial services, such as credit, savings, investments, insurance, and transfer services, plays a crucial role in facilitating economic growth and can help alleviate poverty in Nig…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Inflation has persistently plagued the Nigerian economy for an extended period. Inflation is a well established phenomenon in the global economy and is not inherently negative. However, the situation in Nigeria is particularly serious and has t…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study While there is no universally accepted definition of recession, it is widely acknowledged that the phrase describes a period of economic downturn (Bagda et al., 2019). Recessions are not characterised by very brief periods of downturn. A widely ac…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Since 2015, there has been a gradual increase in hunger and malnutrition on a global scale, with around 800 million people being affected in 2021 (Damian, 2023). In the past year alone, the anticipated cost of addressing humanitarian needs worl…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Many economists, central bankers, policy makers, and credit administrators agree that a key objective of microeconomic policies in both developed and developing economies is to achieve significant economic growth while also controlling or minim…Continue Reading »
» AN EXAMINATION OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ECONOMIC DOWNTURN AND UNEMPLOYMENT IN NIGERIA (EVIDENCE FROM THE TINUBU ADMINISTRATION). CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the Study An economic downturn is a period of slowed economic activity marked by declining GDP, reduced global demand, sluggish j…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Business sustainability entails conducting operations without causing adverse effects on the environment, community, or society at large (Ashby, 2020). Sustainability in business primarily encompasses two key aspects: the environmental impact of b…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Floods frequently dominate the headlines of local, national, and international media. The majority of the stories revolve around very little incidents that result in minimal harm and are quickly forgotten, save by those who are most directly impac…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study The business cycle impacts every economy. The business cycle pertains to the fluctuation of gross domestic product (GDP) levels, encompassing both upward and downward movements. Economic fluctuations encompass the periods of both expansion and con…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Economic growth, characterised by a sustained increase in a nation's income or output, primarily involves the expansion of an economy's production and distribution of goods and services. This growth is crucial for a country's ability to effectivel…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study On a global scale, flooding constitutes a problem that the magnitude, frequency and resultant economic losses has risen by about five fold over the past five decades (Møller Jensen et al., 2022). It is also the most prevalent and severe disaster …Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Floods are the predominant form of worldwide natural calamity and an inherent occurrence that adversely affects mental well being. Flooding refers to the overflow of water bodies onto previously dry land and residential areas, resulting in signifi…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Globally, disasters are known to have a devastating effect on economic growth, incomes, agriculture, and the well being of society and human existence (Woods, 2017). They are unforeseen occurrences that have the potential to result in fatalities o…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Economic recessions are complex and periodic events that have significant ramifications for the global political and social structure. The interplay of economic, political, and societal factors does not have a universally accepted definition. Howe…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Water is an exceedingly valuable substance on our planet. We consume it, immerse ourselves in it, utilise it for sanitation purposes, and employ it for culinary preparation. Water is essential for the sustenance of life on earth due to the multitu…Continue Reading »
