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15 YEARS AFTER: EVALUATING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE AMNESTY PROGRAMME ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NIGER DELTA REGION
(College of Humanities and Social Sciences, JABU, 2024-06) Braimah, Fredrick I.; Edo, Zephaniah O.; Okechukwu, Mowete G.
Up to 90% of Nigeria's export revenue comes from its huge crude oil deposits, which are the reason the Niger Delta is so well-known worldwide. Despite producing a larger proportion of Nigeria's riches, the Niger Delta region is still largely undeveloped. This has led to youth restiveness and other nefarious actions in the region. The Amnesty deal was thus carried out by Late President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua to address these problems by pardoning the militants from the Niger Delta in October 2009 and ensuring the stability of Nigeria oil economy. How effective the policy has been in addressing the problem of the region is the focus of this paper. Using a qualitative historical design method and anchored on the Peace-building theory, the study's conclusion indicates that, while the amnesty deal was indeed a welcome idea, it is fraught with some anomalies that has reduced its effectiveness in addressing restiveness in the region. Among other things, it recommends that a focus on the environment which was rarely the focus of the amnesty deal will not only address the root cause of the problem but will also reduce tension in the region. Keywords: Amnesty, Militants, Militancy, Niger Delta, Oil, Deprivation
1976 Universal Primary Education and Schooling Attainment in Nigeria
(SSRN, 2015-11-02) Adeolu, Adewole M.; Fadayomi, Fadayomi O.
This study examines causal impact of 1976 Universal Primary Education (UPE) on individual schooling attainment in the Nigeria. This study exploits the quasi-natural experiment offered by the large-scale government investment in Universal Primary Education between 1976 and 1981 to confront the identification problems associated with this kind of study. Results from the Differences-in-Differences technique established that the UPE programme had positive and statistically significant impact on schooling attainment of beneficiaries. After controlling for all a large number of variables in the DID framework, exposure to UPE programme increases schooling attainment by 0.15 year. A formal test does not suggest that omitted variables might be influencing schooling outcomes.
ACCOUNTING REGULATORY FRAMEWORK AND PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS' COMPLIANCE IN NIGERIA
(International Journar of Economics, Commerce and Management, United kingdom, 2015-01) Akande, Adesola A.; Olowe, Sunday O.; Olowe, Folake T.
This paper is an attempt to investigate the rate of compliance of public institutions with the framework stipulations of accounting regulations in Nigeria. Series of accounting Regulatory Provisions guiding preparation and presentation of financial reports in public institutions were examined. Descriptive statistical methods - Simple Percentage Method (SPM) and Chi-square were used on 50 Respondents from Ministry of Finance and the Office of Accountant General of the State of Osun in Nigeria. The paper revealed that there is a positive relationship between regulatory framework and financial reports preparation and presentations in Osun State. The study recommends that Proper trainings on public sector accounting and establishments of performance evaluation of employees should be put in place in order to make public institutions account more effective in the State of Osun.
ACCOUNTING REGULATORY FRAMEWORKS AND PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS’ COMPLIANCE IN NIGERIA
(International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, 2015) Akande, Adesola A.; Olowe, Sunday O.; Olowe, Folake T.
This paper is an attempt to investigate the rate of compliance of public institutions with the framework stipulations of accounting regulations in Nigeria. Series of accounting Regulatory Provisions guiding preparation and presentation of financial reports in public institutions were examined. Descriptive statistical methods - Simple Percentage Method (SPM) and Chi-square were used on 50 Respondents from Ministry of Finance and the Office of Accountant General of the State of Osun in Nigeria. The paper revealed that there is a positive relationship between regulatory framework and financial reports preparation and presentations in Osun State. The study recommends that Proper trainings on public sector accounting and establishments of performance evaluation of employees should be put in place in order to make public institutions account more effective in the State of Osun.
Addressing the energy consumption-economic growth nexus: The Nigerian case
(Institute for Oil, Gas, Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development (OGEES Institute), 2018) Olarinde, Omolola S.; Adeniran, Abraham
Energy is critical to the survival and expansion of any economy. In Nigeria, energy consumption has been skewed towards household use, and below thresholds for sector-driven growth. The article updates, in time and methodology, those studies highlighting the significance of energy use for economic growth, using the Bound test and the Auto Regression Distributed Lag (ARDL) to establish the long- and short-run relationships between disaggregated energy consumption and economic growth in Nigeria from 1990 to 2016. The variables considered are real GDP, energy consumption decomposed into electricity and petroleum consumption, labour and capital. The findings show that, in the short and long run, petroleum consumption and labour have a significant positive relationship with GDP. Furthermore, the causality results show that feedback causation between economic growth and energy consumption as well as labour exists, while one-way causation runs from labour to economic growth. The study recommends diversification of the power-generation portfolio in the country, as this will improve energy consumption. Also, full deregulating policies in the energy sector would encourage industrialization and move energy demand towards increasingly productive uses. Finally, a strong institutional framework is needed to ensure energy policies achieve their objectives and targets
Advances in Concepts of Ergonomics with Recent Industrial Revolution
(International Conference on Engineering for Sustainable World, 2021) Fayomi, O.S.I.; Akande, I.G.; Essien, V.; Asaolu, A.; Esse, Ugwunwa C.
Change is constant and as such we must always look forward to ways to help us adapt to this changes. With constant improvement being revised on evolving better and improved ways in which individuals and workers can function in their various organizations and industries, better and improved methods would have to be constantly developed in order to gain maximum efficiency from workers. The emergence of the Industry 4.0 industrial stage era has witnessed with its arrival tremendous industrial performance. This paper seeks to provide a review on the various advances of ergonomics concepts with the advancing industrial revolution with supporting roles on importance of training workers on the new innovative techniques
AGRITOURISM DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNAL SOCIOECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY IN NIGERIA
(Afro Asian Journal of Social Sciences, 2020-03-31) Khidir, Bolaji Balogun
Agritourism is a new form of tourism practice that is gradually gaining global recognition. The combination of agricultural activities with tourism services, is known as “Agritourism”. It is a medium for promoting participation in agricultural activities and physical development. This form of tourism can be considered as a key approach to rural development, if properly managed.This paper examines how agriculture could be promoted through tourism by the fusion of both sectors to develop more socio-economic opportunities for the host community. This study is focused on accessing the agritourism potentials of Afe Babalola University (ABUAD) farm in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria. Quantitative and qualitative methods of research were adopted through interviews and questionnaires: These were administered through the use of random and purposive sampling method to gather important data. Data gathered were presented in the form of descriptive and inferential statistics with the aid of simple percentage analysis
Analysis of the cost of governance and options for its reduction in Nigeria
(Nigerian Journal of Economic and Social Studies, 2007-10-05) Adewole, Musiliu A.; Osabuohien, E. S.
Government at any given level and over a defined territory can be treated as a typical example of a natural monopoly in the sense that only one can exist at any particular time. Thus, the traditional theories of costs and monopoly can be very useful in the analysis of the cost structure of government. Like any other unchecked private monopoly, government and by extension governance, can produce sub-optimal units of public good in which it has comparative advantage. Depending on the resources at its disposal and the tax-elasticity of public goods, massive deadweight costs, among others, often result from a high cost governance structure. This paper explores the effects of destructive political competition. It suggests constitutional provisions that will guarantee true separation of powers, restructure the mechanism of governance to, among other measures, limit the size of the cabinet to reduce the high cost of governance in Nigeria.
An Analysis of Youths' Responses to Media Messages Promoting Family Planning Services in Abraka Community of Delta State
(Benin mediacom Journal, 2012) Wilfred, 0lley O.; Ogbiten, Brickins O.
This study evaluates the degree of awareness, misconceptions, and attitudes to media messages on family planning methods in Abraka community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. It employed the survey method of research, using a sample of one hundred and twenty (120) respondents who were purposively chosen from different parts of Abraka community in Delta State. The research also involved an examination of secondary data to generate data and assumptions for the study. Data generated were analysed using simple percentage and presented with the aid of tables. Findings revealed that the youths in Abraka are aware of family planning, and believe that family planning should be encouraged. They also agee that the mass media do give the messages concerning family planning. Findings also reveal that the majority of the respondents are of the view that they get their family planning messages from radio, television and newspapers mainly. However, the majority of the respondents believe that Radio is the most effective source for media messages on family planning. The study therefore recommends that the mass media should focus also on enlightening the youths on the dangers of unwanted pregnancies as illiteracy is found to be a major factor which still sustains it in the community under study and that health organisations and reproductive health partners in Delta State should partner with the mass media on advocacy efforts with a view to promoting family planning more at the grassroots level.
Analyzing the Impact of Microfinance Banks Credit Variables on Micro, Small Enterprises Growth Indicators in South-West, Nigeria
(IISTE : Research Journal of Finance and Accounting, 2020-06) Obadeyi, J.A; Ogbeide, Sunday; Adesuyi, I.O
Despite several reforms both in the banking and informal sectors; it is sad that there have been dwindling development in both sectors. In view of this, this study analyzed the impact of Microfinance Banks (MFBs) credit variables on Micro Small Enterprises (MSEs) growth indicators in South-West, Nigeria. Sampled MFBs, MSEs and some South-West States were purposively selected. Secondary data was extracted from financial statements of eight selected MFBs from 2007-2016 (10years). Relationship between MFBs variables and MSEs’ growth was analyzed using Correlation matrix, while extent at which MFBs variables influenced MSEs growth was analyzed using panel regression. Results showed the relationship between MFBs credit variables and MSEs’ growth with an average ‘r’ at 68.56% (p<0.05); and the extent at which MFBs credit variables influenced MSEs growth (p<0.05) such as profit, total asset, number of employee growth and sales with R2 were 61.4%, 58.3%, 48.1% and 52.1%, respectively. The study concluded that MFBs credit variables influenced MSEs growth. It was recommended that MFBs should moderately increase loan size in order to improve MSEs’ business operations.
Are Men’s Reproductive Health Problems and Sexual Behavior Predictors of Welfare?
(SAGE Publications, 2017-05) Amoo, Emmanuel O.; Oni, Gholahan A.; Ajayi, Mofoluwake P.; Idowu, Adenike E.; Fadayomi, Theophilus O.; Omideyi, Adekunbi K.
The study examined men’s reproductive health problems and sexual behavior and their implications for men’s welfare in Nigeria. It used the Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey data set of 2013. The analysis used only male recode files, representing 17,359 males. The dependent variable is the computed wealth index, which was selected as proxy for welfare condition. Analysis involved univariate and multivariate levels. The findings indicated that 49.3% of the respondents currently have more than one sexual partner. The total lifetime sexual partner index identifies 70.2% of the men interviewed have had at least two sexual partners in their lifetime. It revealed that men who experience reproductive health challenges, such as sexually transmitted infections and genital ulcer, are 44% and 93%, respectively, less likely to enjoy good welfare condition. It also indicated that men in urban area are 7.256 times more likely to enjoy good welfare condition compared with their rural counterparts. There is a negative association between total lifetime sexual partnerships and exposure to good welfare. The study concludes that social workers, marriage counselors, other health personnel, and policy makers need to focus on the practice of multiple sexual partnership and reproductive health diseases as major determinants of men’s welfare. The authors suggest that the index of welfare should include reproductive health issues and indicators of sexual behavior. Also, there is need for the establishment of specialized reproductive health care services and centers that are accessible to all men for effective servicing of reproductive health needs of men in the country.
Are There Factors Driving Tax Aggressiveness in Listed Companies? Empirical Evidence from Nigeria
('Wanted] international Journal of Management and Entrepreneurship, 2019-06) Ogbeide, Sunday O.
This study investigated the factors driving tax aggressiveness of listed companies in Nigeria. A sample of sixty listed non- financial firms was selected for the study using the simple random sampling technique. The data were sourced from the annual reports of the sampled companies in the period (2010-2017) under reference. This study used the descriptive statistics and panel least square and dynamic panel regression methods to analyse the data. The findings from the empirical investigation indicate that managerial ownership and firm size exerts positive effects on tax aggressiveness. Board _size. board independence and leverage exerted negative impacts Off tax aggressiveness. The study concludes that board size, board independence and amount of leverage in firms contribute to the level of tax aggressiveness in Nigeria. Based on the robust empirical findings, the study suggests that quoted firms in Nigeria should ensure the composition of corporate board contains optimal mix of executive and non — executive directors who are professional accountants, tax experts, business strategists and legal experts. This calibre of persons should be able to bring their wealth of experience and training to positively influence key decision making regarding tax expenses minimisation and the strategies.
ARE THERE FACTORS INFLUENCING AUDITORS’ INDEPENDENCE IN LISTED FIRMS? EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS FROM NIGERIA
(Gusau Journal of Accounting and Finance,, 2021-04) Ogbeide, Sunday Oseiweh; Osarobo, Ikhu-Omoregbe Godstime
Quest for a potent measure of audit independence in the light of the increasing collapse of firms after an external auditor report informed the rationale behind this research. The study investigated the factors driving auditor independence in Nigeria using data from a sample of eighty eight (88) listed firms in the period 2015 to 2019. The Correlation statistic and dynamic panel least squares method. The result indicates that audit committee independence, managerial ownership and audit tenure were significant and exerted a favourable link on auditor independence. Board gender diversity was negative on auditor independence. The stances of the research is that audit committee independence, managerial ownership and audit tenure are key drivers of auditor independence of listed firms in Nigeria.
Assessing Banks’ Credits and Tourism Sector Development in Ifedore Local Government, Ondo State, Nigeria
(International Journal of Innovative Research in Accounting and Sustainability, 2022) Ololade, B.M.; Adamolekun, W.; Obadeyi, J.A.
The development in the tourism sector has been hindered by foreign exchange volatility, virus-outbreak (Covid-19), uncontrollable inflationary trends and inability of tourism operators to access banks’ credits. To this extent, this paper assesses banks’ credits and tourism sector development in Ifedore Local Government, Ondo State, Nigeria. The study adopts primary data that is collected via structured questionnaire. The purposive sampling technique was used to select 50 respondents which include; credit officers, head, credit department, operation managers (employees) of banks operating within the area and tourists that have visited any of these attraction centres in the local government. The collected data is analyzed through the use of descriptive statistics like tables, charts and percentages while inferential statistical method; Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and one sample t-test were used to test the formulated hypotheses. The result reveals that credits are accessed by the sector at a very low trend. The paper recommends that banks should charge moderate interest rates on credits provided to investors towards the development and sustainability of tourism sector.
Assessing the Career Conflict Options of Senior Secondary School Students of Ado-Odo Ota Local Government, Ogun State, Nigeria
(Research in Social Sciences and Technology, 2020-07-17) Idowu, Samuel Adebayo; Ifedayo, Tolu Elizabeth; Idowu, Elizabeth Oluwatoyin
Career choice is one of the most important decisions that students make, and this decision will affect them throughout their lives. This study adopts a descriptive research survey method for assessing career conflict options of senior secondary school students in Ado-Odo Ota Local Government, Ogun State, Nigeria. The data contains questionnaires administered to 373 male and female secondary school students from three private schools and three public schools in the Ado-Odo Ota Local Government. The data obtained from the questionnaires were categorized into a Demographic Data Inventory, Career Choice Scale, and Support, Interference, and Lack of Engagement Scale. Demographic information was analyzed using descriptive statistics, and simple linear regression analysis was used to test the three hypotheses generated for the study at 0.05 alpha levels of significance. The findings suggest that parental formal education has a significant effect on the choice of careers of students, and that the profession of parents has a minor influence on the choice of careers of students. The results also indicate that the socio-economic status of parents does not affect the career choice of secondary school students. Based on the findings, this study recommends that parents be trained in career counseling to help parents direct their children in their career choices. Counseling units in the Ministry of Education should also coordinate orientation activities and provide information on the broad variety of career opportunities open to students. Finally, future research should be carried out on the contradictory effect of teachers and school counselors on the career choices of secondary school students.
Assessing the sensory qualities and acceptability of commonly consumed indigenous dishes for Tourism Development in Lagos and Ogun Sate, Nigeria
(College of Agriculture, OOU, 2004-09-24) Okhiria, Adebimpe O.
The study investigated the sensory qualities of some commonly consumed indigenous dishes in southwest region of Nigeria. Sensory attributes (appearance, texture, taste, aroma and overall acceptability) were the quality attributes assessed and the correlation analysis of the contribution of the mean scores of the attributes to overall acceptability of the dishes were determined. The result shows the ranges of mean score of attributes with appearance (3.42 to 7.22), texture (3.44 to 7.12), taste (3.36 to 7.53), aroma (3.09 to 6.61) and overall acceptability (3.51 to 7.39). Also, the results of the correlation analysis shows that most of the attributes of the dishes are positively related to the acceptability of the dishes (p<0.01). The result (p = 0.258) (r = 0.062) showed that the dish of ewuro elegusi was rated the highest among all the sensory attributes while amuriki was rated lowest. The study showed that vegetables play an important role in the sensory qualities of indigenous dishes and most of the dishes were acceptable to the visiting tourists in the study area.
Assessment of the Financial Information Disclosures of Pension Fund Administrators in Nigeria
(International Accounting and Taxation Research Group, 2018-02-21) Salawu, Rafiu O.; Ololade, Babatunde M.
The study investigates extent of compliance of Pension Fund Administrators in Nigeria with PENCOM financial information disclosures guidelines with a view to ensuring that there is transparency and accountability in the management of the contributory pension schemes. Data were collected from both primary and secondary sources. Primary data were sourced from four hundred (400) respondents that are retirees under the contributory pension scheme through administration of questionnaire while secondary data were gathered from the annual reports of eleven (11) Pension Fund Administrators that were purposively selected based on size of fund under management and number of contributions. Primary data were analysed using descriptive statistics while secondary data were analysed using disclosure index to measure the extent of compliance. The study found that 9 out of the 11 sampled Pension Fund Administrators did not achieve 100% compliance on disclosure of financial information in their annual reports in accordance with PENCOM guidelines. Also, the channels of communication of accounting information to members of contributory pension plans in Nigeria on the performance of the fund under management of the PFAs are not meeting members' information needs. Furthermore, result showed that contributors displayed lack of knowledge of contributory pension schemes investment activities and risks. It was recommended that PENCOM should ensure compliance with the PENCOM financial reporting guidelines by the Pension Fund Administrators to enhance prudency and transparency in the management of contributory pension fund in Nigeria. Although annual reports are used by several users, yet contributors to contributory pension schemes as principals of the PFAs in agency relationship should be given more considerations in the choice of channels of communicating financial information to meet their information need and expectations.
Assessment of the Financial Information Disclosures of Pension Fund Administrators in Nigeria
(International Accounting and Taxation Research Group, Accounting & Taxation Review, 2018-03-29) Salawu, R.O.; Ololade, B.M.
The study investigates extent of compliance of Pension Fund Administrators in Nigeria with PENCOM financial information disclosures guidelines with a view to ensuring that there is transparency and accountability in the management of the contributory pension schemes. Data were collected from both primary and secondary sources. Primary data were sourced from four hundred (400) respondents that are retirees under the contributory pension scheme through administration of questionnaire while secondary data were gathered from the annual reports of eleven (11) Pension Fund Administrators that were purposively selected based on size of fund under management and number of contributions. Primary data were analysed using descriptive statistics while secondary data were analysed using disclosure index to measure the extent of compliance. The study found that 9 out of the 11 sampled Pension Fund Administrators did not achieve 100% compliance on disclosure of financial information in their annual reports in accordance with PENCOM guidelines. Also, the channels of communication of accounting information to members of contributory pension plans in Nigeria on the performance of the fund under management of the PFAs are not meeting members’ information needs. Furthermore, result showed that contributors displayed lack of knowledge of contributory pension schemes investment activities and risks. It was recommended that PENCOM should ensure compliance with the PENCOM financial reporting guidelines by the Pension Fund Administrators to enhance prudency and transparency in the management of contributory pension fund in Nigeria. Although annual reports are used by several users, yet contributors to contributory pension schemes as principals of the PFAs in agency relationship should be given more considerations in the choice of channels of communicating financial information to meet their information need and expectations.
An Assessment of the Impact of Mass Media in the Growth and Development of Tertiary Institutions in Delta State
(ASUP, DSP, 2013-11) Ogbiten, Brickins O.; Emmanuel, Morka; Akpoveta, Emmanuel E.
The mass media are indispensable in every sphere of life. The media contribute a lot to the growth and development of tertiary institutions. The researchers used the agenda setting and development media theories as theoretical relevance for this study. This paper is therefore set to assess the impact of the mass media in the growth and development of Tertiary Institution in Delta State. The survey method and questionnaire were used as research design and instrument for gathering data respectively. A total of 300 (Three Hundred) sample size was drawn randomly from these three institution, i.e. 100 respondents each from each of the institutions. The findings revealed overwhelming impact of mass media in the growth and development of the three sampled tertiary institutions. Based on the findings, It was recommended among other things that Higher Institution authorities should always use the mass media to publicize their institutions, and the media on the other hand should be morally obliged to the plight of higher institutions by publishing and disseminating information concerning them on regular basis.
Assessment of the Public Relations Strategies in Handling the January 2007 Student's Crisis at Delta state Polytechnic , Ogwuash-Uku, Delta State, Nigeria
(Babcock Journal of Mass Communication, 2007-08) Chudi, Okwechime; Ogbiten, Brickins O.
This study was aimed at amongst other things assessing the public relations strategies used by the management of delta state polytechnic, Ogwuash-Uku (DSPG) to manage the January 2007 students’ crisis in the institution. It also examined the reason for the poor relationship between the students and management. The survey research method was used. Personal interviews and self-administered questionnaire were used as research instruments to elicit information from respondents. Simple percentages were used to analyse data gathered. Findings shows that public relations was not accorded its rightful place as a management functions in the institution. Consequently, half measure, fire alarm strategies were employed by the polytechnic’s management to douse the students’ protest. These were highly ineffective and although the students’ protest ended ultimately, the negative media report of the event caught the management napping leading to hush-hush rebuttals after the damage had been done. The study identify inadequate communication as well as communication breakdown as the main catalyst to the crisis. The paper, therefore, suggested that DSPG and other higher institution in the country should recognize the vital role of PR practice as an indispensable management function.

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