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WORK ETHICS AS CORRELATES OF TEACHERS’ ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ANAMBRA STATE
The study examined work ethics as correlates of teachers’ organisational behaviour in public secondary schools in Anambra State. Two research questions guided the study and two null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The study was a correlational research design. The population of the sstudy consisted of 8,187 teachers from 267 public secondary schools across the six education zones in Anambra State. The sample of 819 teachers was used for the study. Multistage sampling procedures comprising proportionate stratified and simple random sampling techniques were used for the study. Two instruments structured by the researcher were used for data collection: Work Ethics Questionnaire (WEQ) and Teachers’ Organisational Behaviour Questionnaire (TOBQ). The instruments were subjected to face and construct validation. The face validation was done using three experts, while construct validation was carried out by Principal Component Analysis (PCA) with the help SPSS v.26 and the results showed that construct validity was met. The reliability of the instrument was done using Cronbach Alpha technique and the average coefficients were established at 0.78 for WEQ and 0.85 for TOBQ. Pearson Product Moment Correlation statistical tool was used to answer the research questions and test the null hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed that teachers’ sense of responsibility (r=0.584, p=0.000) has a moderate positive and significant relationship with teachers’ organisational behaviour, while teachers’ organisational commitment (r=0.751, p=0.000) has a high positive and significant relationship with teachers’ organisational behaviour in public secondary schools in Anambra State. The study concluded that work ethics are positively and significantly correlated to teachers’ organisational behaviour in public secondary schools in Anambra State. Based on the findings, the study recommended, among others, that school principals should continue practicing good work ethics that leads to teachers’ organisational commitment because teachers with high organizational commitment are more likely to be effective in the classroom, leading to better students’ outcomes. Their dedication translates into a more positive and supportive learning environment, which is crucial for students’ success.
Copyright (c) 2026 C.P. Okafor, Prof. U.Ughamadu, Prof. C.C. Okaforcha (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE-DRIVEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP SKILLS AND ITS INFLUENCE ON ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
This study investigated the influence of Artificial Intelligence-driven entrepreneurship skills on entrepreneurial mindset development among students in Nigerian universities. The study was motivated by the growing need to equip university graduates with digital entrepreneurial competencies to address graduate unemployment, promote innovation, and support sustainable economic development in Nigeria. Specifically, the study examined the extent to which Artificial Intelligence-driven entrepreneurial skills influence the development of entrepreneurial mindsets and assessed their effects on creativity, innovation, opportunity recognition, resilience, and entrepreneurial confidence among students in Nigerian universities. A descriptive survey research design was adopted. The study population comprised undergraduate students from selected federal, state, and private universities across Nigeria, while a sample of 720 respondents was selected using a multistage sampling procedure. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire titled Artificial Intelligence-Driven Entrepreneurship Skills and Entrepreneurial Mindset Development Questionnaire (AIDESEMDQ). The instrument was validated by experts, and its reliability was established using Cronbach's alpha. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions, while Simple Linear Regression Analysis was employed to test the hypothesis at the 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed that Artificial Intelligence-driven entrepreneurship skills exerted a very high influence on entrepreneurial mindset development (Grand Mean = 4.32) and significantly enhanced creativity, innovation, opportunity recognition, resilience, and entrepreneurial confidence (Grand Mean = 4.34). Regression analysis further showed a significant positive influence of Artificial Intelligence-driven entrepreneurship skills on entrepreneurial mindset development (R = 0.815, R² = 0.664, F = 1418.563, p < 0.05). The study concluded that integrating Artificial Intelligence into entrepreneurship education is essential for developing entrepreneurial mindsets and recommended curriculum reform, improved digital infrastructure, AI innovation laboratories, and strengthened university-industry collaboration.
Copyright (c) 2026 Dr. Josphine Crossdale-Ovwido (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AS A CATALYST FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL OPPORTUNITY RECOGNITION AND NEW VENTURE CREATION BY NIGERIAN UNIVERSITY GRADUATES
This study examined Artificial Intelligence as a catalyst for entrepreneurial opportunity recognition and new venture creation among Nigerian university graduates. The study was motivated by the growing challenge of graduate unemployment in Nigeria and the increasing adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a digital tool for entrepreneurship development. Specifically, the study investigated the extent to which AI influences entrepreneurial opportunity recognition and its effect on new venture creation among Nigerian university graduates. A descriptive survey research design was adopted. The target population comprised graduates of selected federal, state, and private universities in Nigeria, while a sample of 600 respondents was selected using a multistage sampling technique. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire titled Artificial Intelligence and Entrepreneurial Opportunity Recognition Questionnaire (AIEORNVQ). The instrument was validated by experts, and its reliability was established using Cronbach's alpha. Data were analysed using mean and standard deviation to answer the research questions, while Simple Linear Regression Analysis was used to test the hypothesis at the 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed that Artificial Intelligence had a very high influence on entrepreneurial opportunity recognition (Grand Mean = 4.31) and a strong positive effect on new venture creation (Grand Mean = 4.32) among Nigerian university graduates. The regression analysis further established that Artificial Intelligence significantly predicted entrepreneurial opportunity recognition and new venture creation (R = 0.792, R² = 0.627, F = 1003.624, p < 0.05). The study concluded that Artificial Intelligence is a significant catalyst for entrepreneurial opportunity recognition and sustainable new venture creation among Nigerian university graduates. The study recommended the integration of AI into university entrepreneurship curricula, increased government support for AI-driven startups, and expanded digital entrepreneurship training for graduates.
PLANNING FOR GIRL CHILD EDUCATION IN NIGERIA: A PANACEA FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
As the saying “If you educate a woman, you have educated a nation” goes, so has the girl child education become a contemporary issue to nations of the world because girls are usually discriminated against in all spheres of life, including education. This statement underscores the vital role that girls and women play in fostering societal progress, economic growth, and cultural development. It is based on this that this paper examines the planning for girl-child education in Nigeria as the panacea for national development. However, despite the recognized importance of girl-child education, many countries, including Nigeria, still grapple with systemic challenges that hinder the full participation of girls in the educational sector. Discrimination against girls in various spheres of life, cultural, social, economic, and political, continues to impede their access to quality education, thereby affecting their personal development and the broader national progress. In Nigeria, the planning and implementation of girl-child education have become critical issues that require urgent attention. Cultural practices and traditional beliefs often serve as significant barriers to girls’ education. For instance, early marriage, child labor, and gender-based discrimination are prevalent in many communities, restricting girls’ mobility and access to schools. Cultural norms that prioritize boys’ education over girls’ further deepen the disparity, leading to a situation where many girls are denied the opportunity to acquire basic literacy and numeracy skills. The inaccessibility of girl-child education not only limits individual growth but also exposes girls to various societal problems. Without proper education, girls are more vulnerable to early marriage, which often results in teenage pregnancy, dropping out of school, and limited economic opportunities. Additionally, lack of education denies them the fundamental rights to participate fully in societal affairs and makes them susceptible to child labor, exploitation, and abuse. Education empowers girls by providing them with the ability to make informed decisions, participate in community development, and advocate for their rights. An educated girl is more likely to contribute meaningfully to her family and community, promote health awareness, and support economic activities. Furthermore, girl-child education fosters gender equality and helps challenge harmful cultural practices that perpetuate discrimination and inequality. The paper concluded that if girl-child education is fostered, she will be self-reliant, adequately socialized, and well empowered to contribute meaningfully to the community as well as acquire skills of problem-solving to an appreciable extent. The paper therefore recommends that education should be made accessible to the girl-child at all levels and awareness programs should be mounted to redeem the image of the girl-child to make the world a better place for her to live.
Copyright (c) 2026 Dr. Sunday A. Nwanga, Itorobong Godwin John, Nwogo Ogechi Agwu (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
MERIT-BASED RECRUITMENT, POLITICAL INTERFERENCE AND BUREAUCRATIC EFFICIENCY IN NIGERIAN PUBLIC SECTOR (A STUDY OF ANAMBRA STATE)
The recruitment processes in the Nigerian public sector have been politicised and this has remained a persistent governance concern, with documented consequences for administrative efficiency. This study examined the relationship between merit-based recruitment, political interference and bureaucratic efficiency in the Nigerian public sector, with emphasis on Anambra State Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). Adopting a descriptive survey design, data were collected from 248 civil servants across selected MDAs using structured questionnaires. The study was anchored on Weber's Bureaucratic Theory and the New Public Management framework. Three research questions and two hypotheses guided the inquiry. Findings indicated that political interference significantly and negatively affects merit-based recruitment practices, and that merit-based recruitment in turn exerts a positive and significant influence on bureaucratic efficiency. Regression analysis further confirmed that merit-based recruitment partially mediates the relationship between political interference and bureaucratic efficiency. The study concludes that the prevalence of political patronage in appointment processes undermines the competence base of the Nigerian public/civil service, with ripple effects on service delivery outcomes. The study recommends strengthening the Anambra State Civil Service Commission's independence, institutionalising transparent recruitment protocols, and embedding competence-based assessments as mandatory criteria for public-sector appointments.
Copyright (c) 2026 Somtochukwu Ella Ozoh, Mercy Igwe-Felix, Ijeoma Nduka (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
FINANCIAL PRUDENCY AND BUDGETING PRACTICES: A CATALYST FOR MICRO-ENTERPRISE SUSTAINABILITY IN EMERGING ECONOMIES
This study examined financial prudency and budgeting practices as catalysts for micro-enterprise sustainability in emerging economies, with particular reference to Nigeria. The persistent high rate of micro-enterprise failure in developing countries has been linked not only to external economic challenges such as inflation, inadequate infrastructure, and limited access to credit, but also to internal weaknesses in financial management practices. The study examined how financial prudency and structured budgeting practices influence the survival, growth, and sustainability of microenterprises. A quantitative research design was adopted, using secondary and survey-based data, which were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple regression techniques. Findings from the study reveal that financial prudency has a significant positive effect on micro-enterprise sustainability, indicating that disciplined saving behavior, rational financial decision-making, and cost control improve business survival. Similarly, budgeting practices were found to have a strong, statistically significant impact on enterprise sustainability, demonstrating that structured financial planning, cash flow management, and expenditure control enhance operational efficiency and long-term stability. The combined effect of both variables indicates that they jointly explain a substantial proportion of variation in micro-enterprise sustainability, confirming their role as key drivers of business survival in emerging economies. The study concludes that access to finance alone is insufficient for micro-enterprise sustainability unless supported by strong internal financial discipline. It recommends enhanced financial literacy training, adoption of structured budgeting systems, integration of financial management education into SME development programs, and increased use of digital financial tools to improve business performance. The study provides empirical evidence that financial prudency and budgeting practices are critical strategic tools for enhancing micro-enterprise sustainability in Nigeria and similar emerging economies.
Copyright (c) 2026 Anthhony Kainayo (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
SOCIAL PROTECTION PROGRAMS AS A STRATEGY FOR POVERTY REDUCTION: A POLICY ANALYSIS OF EFFECTIVENESS, EQUITY, AND THE ROLE OF SOCIAL WORK ADVOCACY
The primary tool of global policy to reduce poverty is social protection programs, yet a total of 3.8 billion individuals worldwide lack social protection. The paper provides a critical evaluation of how social protection programmes can alleviate poverty, the structural limitations to their effectiveness, and evaluates how social work advocacy can be used to facilitate rights-based reform. Using the Advocacy Coalition Framework as its theoretical prism, it uses a PRISMA 2020-based systematic literature search of 30 articles published since 2020. Three important conclusions come into light: social assistance decreases the disparity in extreme poverty by 45 percent at any stage worldwide, yet falls short of less than a fifth in low-income nations; IMF conditionalities gradually shrink fiscal space for social expenditure, as 15 of 21 borrower countries have seen less social spending; and social work advocacy is systematically underutilized, despite its requirement for coalition-level policy engagement. The main conclusion of the paper is that social protection as a tool for poverty reduction will require a multidimensional, rights-based approach in which social workers will no longer be seen as passive service providers but instead as active members of rights advocacy coalitions.
Copyright (c) 2026 Adewale Valentine Ifeanyi (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND TEACHER MOTIVATION IN PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ABUJA MUNICIPAL AREA COUNCIL (AMAC)
This study examined educational leadership and teacher motivation in private secondary schools in Abuja Municipal Area Council. The study was conducted to investigate how the educational leadership practices and leadership styles adopted by school administrators influence teachers’ motivation, job satisfaction, commitment, and performance in private secondary schools within AMAC. Two research questions and one hypothesis guided the study. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The population of the study consisted of teachers from selected private secondary schools in AMAC, and a sample of 120 respondents was selected using a simple random sampling technique. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire titled “Educational Leadership and Teacher Motivation Questionnaire (ELTMQ).” The instrument was validated by experts in educational management and measurement and evaluation. Data collected were analyzed using mean and standard deviation to answer the research questions, while Pearson Product-Moment Correlation (PPMC) was used to test the hypothesis at 0.05 level of significance. The study found that educational leadership practices, such as effective communication, participatory decision-making, professional support, recognition, and fair treatment, positively influence teacher motivation in private secondary schools in AMAC. The study also found that leadership styles adopted by school administrators significantly affect teachers’ job satisfaction, commitment, and classroom performance. Furthermore, the hypothesis tested showed a significant positive relationship between educational leadership and teacher motivation in private secondary schools in AMAC. Based on the findings, the study concluded that effective educational leadership is essential for improving teacher motivation, enhancing teachers’ commitment, and promoting better educational outcomes in private secondary schools. The study therefore recommended that school administrators adopt democratic and supportive leadership styles, provide professional support for teachers, encourage participatory management, and improve teachers’ welfare to enhance motivation and productivity.
Copyright (c) 2026 Dr. Christopher Ike (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
PRINCIPALS’ LEADERSHIP STYLES AND TEACHERS’ JOB PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN IDAH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
This study examined principals’ leadership styles and teachers’ job performance in public secondary schools in Idah Local Government Area. The study was conducted to investigate how different leadership styles adopted by principals influence teachers’ classroom performance, instructional effectiveness, commitment, and overall job output. Two research questions and one null hypothesis guided the study. A descriptive survey research design was adopted. The population of the study comprised teachers in public secondary schools in Idah Local Government Area, and a sample of 150 teachers was selected using simple random sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire titled “Principals’ Leadership Styles and Teachers’ Job Performance Questionnaire (PLSTJPQ).” The instrument was validated by experts in educational management, measurement, and evaluation, and its reliability was ensured using appropriate statistical methods. Data were analyzed using means and standard deviations to answer the research questions, and Pearson's Product Moment Correlation was used to test the null hypothesis at the 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed that principals adopt a mix of democratic, autocratic, and laissez-faire leadership styles, with democratic and autocratic styles being more prominent. The study further showed that principals’ leadership styles significantly influence teachers’ job performance in public secondary schools. Democratic leadership was found to enhance teachers’ motivation, classroom effectiveness, and commitment, while autocratic leadership negatively affected teachers’ performance and morale. The hypothesis tested revealed a significant relationship between principals’ leadership styles and teachers’ job performance. The study concluded that effective leadership is essential for improving teachers’ job performance in public secondary schools in Idah Local Government Area. It was therefore recommended that principals should adopt more democratic and supportive leadership styles, promote teacher involvement in decision-making, and create a conducive school environment that enhances productivity and professional commitment.
Copyright (c) 2026 Mohammed Lawal Yahaya (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
CHALLENGES AND DETERMINANTS OF EFFECTIVE VACCINE COLD CHAIN MANAGEMENT IN PRIMARY HEALTH CARE FACILITIES IN JOS NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
This study examined the challenges and determinants of effective vaccine cold chain management in Primary Health Care (PHC) facilities in Jos North Local Government Area, Plateau State, Nigeria. Vaccine cold chain management is critical to ensuring vaccines retain potency from storage to administration, thereby supporting effective immunization and reducing vaccine-preventable diseases. Despite ongoing government and partner interventions, Primary Health Care PHC facilities in Nigeria continue to experience constraints that may affect cold chain performance, including inadequate infrastructure, unstable electricity supply, limited staff capacity, weak supervision, and insufficient funding. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. Data were collected from PHC health workers involved in immunization services using structured questionnaires. Descriptive statistics, such as frequencies, percentages, mean scores, and standard deviations, were used to answer the research questions, and Pearson's Product Moment Correlation was used to test the hypothesis at the 0.05 level of significance. The study focused on cold chain management practices, challenges affecting vaccine storage and distribution, and key determinants influencing effectiveness, such as equipment availability, power supply reliability, staff training, and supervision. Findings revealed that vaccine cold chain management practices in the study area were moderately effective, with most facilities having functional refrigerators, routine temperature monitoring, and proper vaccine storage systems. However, major challenges identified included frequent power outages, inadequate funding, insufficient cold chain equipment, weak maintenance culture, poor supervision, and gaps in staff training. The hypothesis testing revealed a significant positive relationship between the determinants (cold chain equipment availability, power supply reliability, staff training, and supervision) and effective vaccine cold chain management. The study concluded that improving these determinants will significantly enhance vaccine potency, reduce wastage, and strengthen immunization outcomes in the area. The study recommended improved investment in cold chain infrastructure, provision of reliable alternative power sources, continuous training of health workers, strengthened supervision, and increased funding for immunization logistics to improve vaccine cold chain performance in Primary Health Care PHC facilities.
Copyright (c) 2026 Pharm Abdullahi Sanni Galadima (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
LEADERSHIP STYLE AND ORGANIZATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY IN THE OIL AND GAS SECTOR IN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF SHELL PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
This study examined the relationship between leadership style and organizational productivity in the Nigerian oil and gas sector, with specific reference to the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC). The oil and gas industry in Nigeria operates within a highly complex and volatile environment characterized by security challenges, regulatory pressures, community expectations, and fluctuating global oil prices. In such a context, effective leadership becomes critical in determining employee performance and overall organizational productivity. The study was guided by the need to understand how different leadership styles autocratic, democratic, transactional, transformational, and laissez-faire affect employee performance and productivity outcomes in SPDC. A quantitative research design was adopted, with structured questionnaires administered to employees of SPDC across selected departments. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequency distribution and mean scores, while inferential statistics, particularly Pearson Product Moment Correlation, were used to test the relationship between leadership style and organizational productivity. Findings revealed that multiple leadership styles are practiced within SPDC, with transformational and transactional leadership being more dominant. The results also showed that leadership style has a strong positive influence on employee performance indicators, including motivation, efficiency, teamwork, and job satisfaction. The study established a statistically significant relationship between leadership style and organizational productivity, thereby rejecting the null hypothesis. The findings confirm that leadership style is a key determinant of productivity in SPDC, particularly in balancing operational efficiency with employee engagement and external stakeholder demands. The study concludes that effective leadership in the oil and gas sector requires a balanced and adaptive approach that integrates motivation, structure, and participative decision-making.
Copyright (c) 2026 Prof. Stephen Lazi Akhere (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
THE IMPACT OF DRUG ABUSE ON CRIME RATES IN BWARI AREA COUNCIL, FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY (FCT), NIGERIA
This study examined the impact of drug abuse on crime rates in Bwari Area Council, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nigeria. The increasing prevalence of substance abuse among youths in the area has raised significant concern due to its perceived relationship with criminal behaviours such as theft, violence, cultism, drug trafficking, and cybercrime. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design, and data were obtained through structured questionnaires administered to selected youths and key stakeholders in Bwari Area Council. The analysis focused on identifying common drugs of abuse and determining the relationship between drug abuse and crime rates. Findings revealed that cannabis, tramadol, codeine, and alcohol are the most commonly abused substances among youths in the area, largely due to peer influence, accessibility, and socio-economic challenges. The study further established a strong positive and statistically significant relationship between drug abuse and crime rates, indicating that increased substance use is associated with higher levels of criminal activity. The hypothesis testing confirmed that drug abuse significantly influences crime rates in Bwari Area Council. The study concludes that drug abuse is a major contributing factor to youth involvement in crime in the area and is driven by structural and social factors such as unemployment, poverty, weak family control, and inadequate enforcement of drug laws. It recommends improved drug education, youth empowerment programs, stronger law enforcement, and the establishment of rehabilitation centres to address the problem effectively.
Copyright (c) 2026 Sonia Funere William-Ebi (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
INVESTIGATING ACCOUNTING PRACTICES IN PARTNERSHIPS
This study investigates accounting practices in partnerships, focusing on capital account management, profit-sharing methods, and procedures for partner admission, withdrawal, and dissolution. The research was conducted using a structured questionnaire distributed to 200 partnerships across diverse industries, including law, accounting, consulting, and retail. The study aimed to explore how partnerships manage financial arrangements, track capital contributions, allocate profits, and handle transitions, including the admission of new partners, the withdrawal of existing partners, and dissolution. The findings reveal that the majority of partnerships (75%) use separate capital accounts for each partner, and contribution-based profit-sharing is the most common method (45%), followed by equal profit-sharing (40%). Most partnerships (65%) use formal agreements for asset revaluation when admitting or withdrawing partners, and 70% use fair value accounting during dissolution and liquidation. The statistical analysis confirms significant relationships between partnership size and profit-sharing methods, as well as between formal asset revaluation agreements and the use of fair value accounting during liquidation. The study concludes that partnerships prefer individualized accounting practices, transparency in financial arrangements, and fair asset valuation during partner transitions and dissolution. It recommends that smaller partnerships adopt formal asset revaluation methods and explore more structured profit-sharing systems. Additionally, partnerships should consider using fair value accounting to ensure equitable distribution of assets during dissolution. This research contributes to the understanding of partnership accounting practices and offers insights for improving financial management and governance within partnerships. Further studies are suggested to explore industry-specific variations in accounting practices and their impact on partnership performance.
Copyright (c) 2026 Peter Anija Okoye (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
CLIMATE CHANGE AND INCREASING DISASTER RISKS IN NIGERIA: IMPLICATIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Climate change has become a major environmental and developmental challenge in Nigeria, manifesting through increasing occurrences of floods, droughts, desertification, erosion, heatwaves, and other climate-related disasters. These events have significantly affected agricultural productivity, infrastructure development, public health, food security, and overall sustainable development. The study examined climate change and rising disaster risks in Nigeria, with particular attention to their causes, indicators, and implications for sustainable development. A descriptive research design was adopted, using both primary and secondary data sources. The findings revealed that human activities, including deforestation, gas flaring, fossil fuel combustion, rapid urbanization, and poor waste management, are major drivers of climate change in Nigeria. The study also found that flooding is the most common climate-related disaster, followed by drought, desertification, erosion, and heatwaves, with variations across ecological zones. Statistical analysis further showed a significant relationship between human activities and climate change indicators, thereby rejecting the null hypothesis. The study concludes that climate change in Nigeria is largely anthropogenic and poses serious threats to sustainable development. It recommends stronger environmental regulation, public awareness, investment in climate adaptation strategies, improved urban planning, and increased use of renewable energy to reduce vulnerability and enhance resilience.
Copyright (c) 2026 Daniel Jokpoghene Moriah (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
GENDER INEQUALITY AND WOMEN’S POLITICAL PARTICIPATION IN NIGERIA: IMPLICATIONS FOR DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE
This study examined gender inequality and women’s political participation in Nigeria, with an emphasis on their implications for democratic governance. The study explored the extent to which socio-cultural, economic, religious, educational, and institutional barriers limit women’s involvement in political activities and decision-making processes in Nigeria. The research adopted a descriptive survey design and utilized both primary and secondary sources of data collection. Data were gathered through questionnaires, interviews, textbooks, journal articles, government publications, and online scholarly materials related to gender and politics in Nigeria. The findings revealed that women remain significantly underrepresented in political offices despite constitutional guarantees of equality and democratic participation. The study further established that patriarchal cultural practices, gender stereotypes, political violence, inadequate financial resources, and limited access to political opportunities continue to hinder women’s effective participation in governance and electoral processes. The findings also indicated that the low level of women’s political representation negatively affects inclusive governance, policy formulation, democratic accountability, and national development. The study concluded that gender inequality remains a major obstacle to democratic consolidation in Nigeria because sustainable democracy requires equal participation of both men and women in political leadership and governance. The study therefore recommended stronger enforcement of gender equality policies, increased political education for women, economic empowerment programs, implementation of affirmative action policies, and greater support from political parties, civil society organizations, and government institutions to enhance women’s political participation in Nigeria.
Copyright (c) 2026 Chinyere Chukwudebelu Dba (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
ASSESSMENT OF COMMUNITY POLICING AND CRIME PREVENTION IN THE FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY (FCT), ABUJA
This study examines the role of community policing in crime prevention within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. With urban centres experiencing rising crime complexity, including armed robbery, kidnapping, drug-related offences, and cybercrime, conventional policing alone has proven insufficient. The research investigates the extent of community involvement, the effectiveness of collaboration between citizens and law enforcement, and the relationship between community policing and crime reduction. A descriptive survey design was employed, targeting residents, community policing personnel, vigilante groups, and law enforcement officers across selected FCT area councils. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, including mean scores and Chi-square tests. Findings indicate that community policing significantly contributes to crime prevention, particularly through enhanced citizen engagement and crime reporting. However, effectiveness is moderated by factors such as trust, socioeconomic conditions, institutional capacity, and consistency in police-community collaboration. The study concludes that sustainable crime prevention in the FCT depends on strengthening community policing structures, improving trust between citizens and law enforcement, providing adequate training and resources, and addressing underlying socio-economic challenges. Recommendations include intensified civic education, youth empowerment programs, and the integration of digital reporting systems to enhance proactive community-based security initiatives.
Copyright (c) 2026 Olukunle Michael Alonge (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Education is an indisputable instrument for improving a country's social and economic conditions. The government invests in the education of her citizens. These investments are associated with expenditure and cost. The paper began with an introduction and thereafter explained the meaning of the welfare cost of education and the consumption criteria in education. This is followed by the concept of education and the benefits of educational development from individual and societal perspectives. Next, the influence of normative, welfare, and allocation economics on the scope and provision of educational facilities in Nigeria was discussed. It was recommended among others that the government should allocate 26% of the national budget to the education sector for the payment of wages and the purchase of equipment and facilities in the school system.
Copyright (c) 2026 Dr. Chidi Nnebedum (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
PRINCIPALS’ DIGITAL LEADERSHIP PRACTICES AS PREDICTORS OF TEACHERS’ JOB PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA
The study investigated principals’ digital leadership practices as predictors of teachers’ job performance in public secondary schools in Anambra State, Nigeria. Two research questions guided the study and two null hypotheses were tested at the 0.05 level of significance. A correlational research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprised 8,187 teachers from 273 public secondary schools in Anambra State. The sample for this study consisted of 578 teachers drawn using a multistage sampling procedure. Two sets of instruments titled ‘‘Principals’ Digital Leadership Practices Questionnaire (PDLPQ) and ‘‘Teachers’ Job Performance Questionnaire (TJPQ)’’ were used for data collection. The instruments were face-validated by three experts: two from the Department of Educational Management and Policy and one from the Department of Educational Foundations in the Measurement and Evaluation Unit of the Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University. The test of internal consistency of the instruments was conducted using the Cronbach alpha method, which yielded overall coefficients of 0.82 and 0.80 for the two PDLPQ clusters, respectively, and 0.84 for TJPQ. The researchers, together with three research assistants, collected data for the study using the direct approach, and a 98% return rate was recorded. Simple regression was used to answer the research questions and test hypotheses. The study's findings revealed, among others, that principals’ integration of emerging technology practices is a strong and significant predictor of teachers’ job performance in public secondary schools in Anambra State. It was also found that principals’ data-driven decision-making practices are a strong and significant predictor of teachers’ job performance in public secondary schools in Anambra State. Based on the findings, it was recommended, among others, that principals establish a data management committee responsible for maintaining and making available updated information to support decision-making that can improve teachers’ job performance.
Copyright (c) 2026 Dr. Eucharia Chinwe Oshia, Dr. Adaobi Sylvia Obuegbe, Clara Amara Ezeokenwa (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
BUDGETING AND ACCOUNTING PRACTICES ADOPTED BY PRINCIPALS FOR IMPROVING FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN EBONYI STATE, NIGERIA
The study investigated budgeting and accounting practices adopted by principals to improve financial management in public secondary schools in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. The study was guided by two research questions and two null hypotheses were tested at the 0.05 level of significance. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprised 436 respondents (218 principals and 218 bursars) from the 218 public secondary schools in Ebonyi State. A multistage sampling procedure was used to draw 328 respondents (164 principals and 164 bursars) for the study. A structured questionnaire developed by the researchers, titled "Budgeting and Accounting Practices Adopted by Principals for Improving Financial Management Questionnaire (BAPPFMQ)," was used to collect data. The instrument was validated by three experts: two from Educational Management and one from Measurement and Evaluation, all from the Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Campus. Cronbach's alpha was used to assess the instrument's internal consistency, yielding reliability coefficients of 0.83 and 0.80 for Clusters A and B, with an overall coefficient of 0.82. The mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions, and the t-test was used to test the null hypotheses. The study's findings revealed, among others, that principals adopt budgeting and auditing practices to improve financial management in public secondary schools in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. It was also found that there is no significant difference in the mean ratings of principals and bursars regarding the budgeting and accounting practices adopted by principals to improve financial management in public secondary schools in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Based on the findings, it was recommended, among others, that principals enroll in professional accounting courses to keep abreast of the skills and knowledge of accounting practices for financial management in secondary schools.
Copyright (c) 2026 Dr. Helen Chibuogwu Enwezor (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
WORKPLACE CIVILITY AS A PREDICTOR OF LECTURERS’ JOB PERFORMANCE IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION IN SOUTH EAST, NIGERIA
The study examined workplace civility as a predictor of lecturers’ job performance in Colleges of Education in the South-East, Nigeria. Two research questions guided the study and two null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. A correlational research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprised all lecturers from Colleges of Education in the South-East, Nigeria. The sample for this study consisted of 724 lecturers drawn using a multistage sampling procedure. Two sets of instruments, titled "Workplace Civility Questionnaire (WCQ)" and "Lecturers' Job Performance Questionnaire (LJPQ)" were used for data collection. The instruments were face-validated by three experts: two from the Department of Educational Management and Policy and one from the Department of Educational Foundations, Measurement and Evaluation Unit, Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University. Cronbach's alpha was used to assess the instruments' internal consistency, yielding overall coefficients of 0.79 and 0.77 for the two WCQ clusters, with an overall coefficient of 0.78, whereas 0.83 was obtained for LJPQ. The researchers, together with two research assistants, collected data for the study using the direct approach, achieving a 98% return rate. Simple regression was used to answer the research questions and test hypotheses. The study's findings revealed, among others, that Workplace professionalism and ethical behaviour are strong and significant predictors of lecturers’ job performance in Colleges of Education in South East, Nigeria. Based on the findings, it was recommended, among others, that the Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union should organize periodic seminars and conferences for lecturers to update their knowledge of various ethical behaviour needed to improve their job performance.
Copyright (c) 2026 Dr. Uchenna Anulika Obionu, Dr. Chidi Nnebedum, Dr. Ernest Igwe nwanne (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PRINCIPALS’ MANAGEMENT BY OBJECTIVES AND TEACHERS’ JOB PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA
The study investigated the relationship between principals’ management by objectives and teachers’ job performance in public secondary schools in Anambra State, Nigeria. Two research questions guided the study and two null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. A correlational research design was adopted for this study. The population of the study comprised 8,187 teachers from 273 public secondary schools in Anambra State. A proportionate stratified sampling technique was used to select 819 teachers for the study, representing 10% of the population. A researcher-developed instruments titled ‘‘Principals’ Management by Objectives Questionnaire (PMBOQ)’’ and ‘‘Teachers’ Job Performance Questionnaire (TJPQ)’’ were used for data collection. Face validation of the instruments was conducted by three experts, two from the Department of Educational Management and Policy and one from the Measurement and Evaluation Unit in the Department of Educational Foundations, all from the Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. The internal consistency of the instruments was determined using Cronbach's alpha, yielding reliability coefficients of 0.81 and 0.78 for the two Clusters of PMBOQ and 0.83 for TJPQ. The instruments were administered by the researchers with the help of two research assistants and 97% return rate was recorded. Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation Coefficient was used to answer the research questions and test the hypotheses. The study's findings revealed, among others, a strong and significant relationship between principals’ goal-setting practices and teachers’ job performance in public secondary schools in Anambra State, Nigeria. It was also found that principals’ participative management practices have a strong and significant relationship with teachers’ job performance in public secondary schools in Anambra State, Nigeria. Based on the findings, it was recommended, among others, that the Ministry of Education develop a handbook to guide and encourage principals in setting goals to improve teachers' job performance.
Copyright (c) 2026 Dr. Rosita Nwaribeaku Ogbo , Dr. Nkiruka Hope Chukwuogo, Dr. Adaobi Sylvia Obuegbe (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0