EXAMINING THE SCALE OF NIGERIA'S CURRENT AND SUCCESSIVE ADMINISTRATION'S BORROWING PROFILE AND FUND UTILIZATION: THE CHALLENGE ABOUT THE COUNTRY'S FISCAL DIRECTION AND ESCALATING POVERTY
This study critically examines the pervasive issue of financial misappropriation and governance failure within Nigeria’s public sector, with particular emphasis on the role of legislative, executive, and judicial institutions in ensuring accountability. The main objective of the research is to…
IMPACT OF GOVERNMENT PROGRAMMES TOWARD ACHIEVING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS IN NIGERIA
This study examines the impact of government programmes on the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Nigeria, with particular emphasis on poverty reduction and socio-economic development outcomes. The study adopted a sequential explanatory mixed-methods design, combining quantitative data from…
EVALUATING THE EFFECTS OF SDG INITIATIVES ON TECHNICAL SKILLS ACQUISITION AND TRAINING OUTCOMES IN GWAGWALADA, NIGERIA
This study evaluates the effects of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) initiatives on technical skills acquisition and training outcomes in Gwagwalada, FCT Abuja. Grounded in Human Capital Theory, the research employs a mixed-methods design, integrating quantitative surveys of 100 participants with…
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND STUDENTS’ LEARNING OUTCOMES IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA
Despite the recognized importance of education as a tool for national development, evidence suggests that students’ learning outcomes in public secondary schools across Oyo State remain below expected standards, particularly in the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains. This study, therefore,…
EFFECTS OF PALM FRUIT MATURITY ON CRUDE PALM OIL YIELD AND OXIDATIVE QUALITY STABILITY DYNAMICS
Crude palm oil quality and yield depend strongly on the maturity stage of oil palm fruits at harvest. This study examined how unripe, semi-ripe, and ripe palm fruits affect oil yield, physicochemical properties, and oxidative stability. The aim was to…
TECHNO-ECONOMIC ASSESSMENT OF THE POTENTIAL OF NIGERIAN CRUDES IN HYDRO-SKIMMING MODULAR REFINERY
The refining of crude oil is central to the petroleum value chain, yet Nigeria’s dependence on conventional large-scale refineries has been hindered by infrastructural and economic challenges. Modular refineries have emerged as a flexible and cost-effective alternative; however, their predominant…
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BIG FIVE PERSONALITY TRAITS AND TEACHERS’ VOCATIONAL ADJUSTMENT IN THE MODERN NIGERIAN EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM: EVIDENCE FROM RIVERS STATE
This study investigated the relationship between Big Five personality trails and teachers vocational adjustment in modern Nigeria educational system, using Rivers state as a case study. The study was conducted in all the public primary schools and secondary schools in…
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LEARNING STYLE AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AMONG SECONDARY STUDENT IN WARRI SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF DELTA STATE
The current study investigated the extent of relationship between learning style and academic achievement among secondary school student in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State. To guide the study, 4 research questions and their corresponding null hypotheses were…
OCCUPATIONAL STRATIFICATION AND HEALTH OUTCOMES: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF BLUE-COLLAR AND WHITE-COLLAR WORKERS IN NIGERIA
Occupational differences remain a defining source of health inequality, particularly in developing economies where work conditions and access to care vary sharply across social groups. This paper on Occupational Stratification and Health Outcomes: A Comparative Analysis of Blue-Collar and White-Collar…
GOOD GOVERNANCE AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA: EXAMINING CONTEMPORARY CHALLENGES AND FUTURE PROSPECTS
The interplay between good governance and national development is pivotal to policy formulation and socioeconomic progress in Nigeria. Good governance, characterized by transparency, accountability, and adherence to the rule of law, fosters sustainable development by strengthening institutional capacity and policy…
STATE–LABOUR CONFLICT AND THE MIGRATION OF HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS FROM NIGERIA TO THE UNITED KINGDOM: IMPACTS ON UNIVERSAL HEALTH COVERAGE
In recent years, the pervasive problem of excessive anti-labour practices by the Nigerian Government has given rise to a series of far-reaching consequences. Among these, a prominent outcome is the increasing emigration of highly skilled professionals from Nigeria to various…
CITIZEN WELFARE AND POLITICAL MARKETING: EVALUATING DEMOCRATIC PROCESSES IN NIGERIA
Political marketing is a vital component of democratic governance, facilitating connections between political parties, candidates, and the electorate. It thrives in mature democracies such as the United States, United Kingdom, and France, where citizens’ views and rights are respected and…