» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study In recent times, world attention is being focused on the importance of manpower planning and development as panacea to problems associated with economic growth of nations. This is due to the fact that the growth of tangible capital stock of…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT This study examined the application of federal character principle in federal government appointment and its effect on national integration in Nigeria vis à vis staffing process in the Nigerian federal public service, issues of nation building, sustainable development in Nigeria, merito…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT This study examined the role of ethics and public accountability in fostering local government development in Lagos State having Badagry Local Government Area (LGA) as its case study. The study adopted descriptive research design, as a total of ninety three (93) copies of questionnaire were…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT The rudiments of a true democracy are good governance, fair and legitimate elections, justice, equity, accountability, transparency, responsible leadership, political education of the masses, respect for the rule of law and importantly corporation among the different branches of government.…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Many forms of governance, institutions and bureaucracies that were transferred to a majority of African states at independence were, for the most part, ill adapted to the African realities and the continent’s development challenges (Afegbua…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Intergovernmental relations involve the relationship, both vertical and horizontal, that exists between the various organs and departments within the sovereign government of a particular country (Akinsanya, 2005). If we take Nigeria for examp…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Technological advances have changed the way people go about their daily activities. Whether we are checking our e mails or texting or sending messages with our phones, mobile communication is growing, and our ability to navigate the World Wide…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT Nigeria is one of the most ethnically and religiously diverse country in Africa, and over time ethnic and religious considerations have been built into the electoral system itself. These factors were overly observed in the 2015 general elections, Monitor (2015) reports that on a geo …Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY 1.1 Background of the Study Political parties are traditionally the most significant intermediary organization in democratic societies. Students of political parties have commonly associated them with democracy itself (Orji, 2013). P…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Fiscal decentralization has become fashionable regardless of levels of development and civilization of societies. Nations are turning to devolution to improve the performance of their public sectors. Fiscal federalism is essentially about the…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY The socio economic and political development of any country depends largely on the ability of its leadership to facilitate, entrench and sustain good governance (Afigbo, 2007). However, when there is a culture of impunity in any society an…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Public policies in Africa have been formulated and implemented over the years with the help of international organizations such as the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. Some have also been formulated single handedly by African p…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Globally civil society organizations (CSOs) have become active non state agents of democratic governance saddled with the multifaceted responsibilities of providing social welfare, economic empowerment, humanitarian services, politica…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Political parties are traditionally the most significant intermediary organization in democratic societies. Students of political parties have commonly associated them with democracy itself. Political parties, as “makers” of democ…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study The need to catalyze balanced development, maximize citizen's participation, and arouse government responsive necessitates the creation of the local government. The local government serves as a form of politica…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Elections were first organized and conducted in Nigeria in 1922 by the British colonial government in response to the pressures of the nationalists who were agitating for greater participation in the colonial administratio…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Essential to the people in a democratic society is their freedom of expression, association and assembly, which is guaranteed and protected by the fundamental law of the land. Among other principles of democracy are equality before the law, p…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Political parties are traditionally the most significant intermediary organizations in democratic societies. Students of political science have commonly associated them with democracy itself. Political parties, as “makers” of democracy, h…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 1.1 Background of the Study Elections were first organized and conducted in Nigeria in 1922 by the British colonial government in response to the pressures of the nationalists who were agitating for greater participation in the colonial administratio…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE 1.1 Background of Study One of the most important factors that lead one to their goals in life is the drive. This form of drive is known as need for achievement. It is a zest and determination with a kind of excitement that leads one to persevere in order to reac…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT Benue State Government should enact laws restricting parents from encouraging their children to participate in street trading and child labour in the state. Based on this finding, conclusion drawn and recommendation was made that the F = 17.91(df = 1, 198; P< .05), R2 = 0.80.., treet ha…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY 1.1 Introduction Mental health, health status and socioeconomic status are important determinants of an individual’s wellbeing. There are thought to be important interactions between these dimensions of wellbeing, with causal links running in both directi…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE 1.1 Background of Study The home is an essential place in the upbringing of a child as the first environment within a family. The home, which is the traditional nuclear family, is the smallest unit and microcosm of the larger society (Anderson cited in Ekeke and Dorgu, 2014…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE 1.1 Background to the Study Driving a car, bus, lorry or an articulated vehicle is a psychomotor activity that requires a combination of concentration and good visual and auditory functions. Several forces that can negatively affect driving mostly fall within the purview of psycho s…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT The study explored the influence of peer pressure and parenting styles on the perception of female university students towards abortion. The independent variables are peer pressure and parenting styles, while abortion serves as the dependent variable. Sex, age, level and department were inc…Continue Reading »
