INTERDISCIPLINARY JOURNAL OF AFRICAN & ASIAN STUDIES (IJAAS)
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description: The Interdisciplinary Journal of African & Asian Studies (ISSN:2504-8694; E-ISSN:2635-3709) is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal that provides a platform for critical and comparative research on the histories, cultures, languages, economies, and socio-political systems of Africa and Asia. Emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches, IJAAS encourages contributions from fields such as anthropology, history, political science, international relations, literature, linguistics, development studies, and cultural studies. The journal seeks to foster cross-regional understanding and dialogue by highlighting both the unique and shared experiences of African and Asian societies in a rapidly globalizing world. By bridging geographical and disciplinary boundaries, IJAAS promotes innovative scholarship that deepens insights into the complex dynamics shaping the two continents, while advancing academic collaboration across diverse intellectual traditions. IJAAS is domiciled in the department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
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publication name: INTERDISCIPLINARY JOURNAL OF AFRICAN & ASIAN STUDIES (IJAAS)
items: OIL DEPENDENCY, FISCAL FEDERALISM, AND REGIONAL INEQUALITY IN NIGERIA, 1970–2020
items: COMMUNAL LIVING IN IFÁ DIVINATION: FUNCTIONAL INTERPRETATIONS OF OGBÈTÚRÁ AND OGBÈROSÙN IN NIGERIA CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY
items: ACCULTURATION IN THE ERA OF GLOBALIZATION: A CASE STUDY OF THE IGBO LANGUAGE
items: ASSESSMENT OF THE INFLUENCE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON EFFECTIVE ADMINISTRATION OF PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ENUGU STATE
items: FACTORS AFFECTING ARMED BANDITRY AND FOOD SECURITY IN ZAMFARA STATE, NIGERIA
items: SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT AS A CORRELATE OF STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ANAMBRA STATE
items: MYTH, IDENTITY AND RACISM IN BARACK OBAMA’S DREAMS FROM MY FATHER
items: MULTICULTURALISM IN NIGERIA AND THE PROSPECTS OF TRUE DEMOCRACY MODELS
items: FORENSIC ACCOUNTING SERVICES AND FRAUDS MITIGATION
items: CRAFTING IDENTITY: TECHNO-COSTUMING AND AFRO-DIASPORIC AESTHETICS IN BLACK PANTHER (2018)
items: PERCEPTIONS OF INTEGRATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE(AI) AS A SUPPORT TOOL IN ACADEMIC PURSUITS: EVIDENCE FROM UNIVERSITY OF ABUJA UNDERGRADUATES
items: NIGERIA’S DIPLOMATIC HEGEMONY IN WEST AFRICA: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN THE THREE GUINEAS: GUINEA CONAKRY, GUINEA-BISSAU, AND EQUATORIAL GUINEA
items: URBANIZING THE BLACK SPACE AND THE COLONIALITY OF POWER IN RICHARD WRIGHT'S NATIVE SON
items: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF ROBERT NOZICK'S ENTITLEMENT THEORY OF JUSTICE, HUMAN RIGHTS, LAW AND SOCIETAL DEVELOPMENT
items: PHILOSOPHER QUEEN AND PLATO’S JINGOISM OF WOMEN LIBERATION
items: FAMILY AS THE FULCRUM OF LIFE AND NOVITIATE FOR DEMOCRACY
items: MODERNISM AND THE CRISIS OF SELF-DISCOVERY
items: PUBLIC PERCEPTION AND ATTITUDE TOWARDS MONTHLY ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION EXERCISE IN ONITSHA: A STUDY OF FEGGE, ONITSHA SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ANAMBRA STATE
items: RE-EMERGENCE OF WOMEN’S ARTISANAL MINING IN OKPELLA EDO STATE NIGERIA, 1960–1980
items: TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION AS CORRELATES OF STUDENTS’ LEARNING OUTCOME IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ANAMBRA STATE
items: EXPLORING THE PREVALENCE, PATTERNS AND CONSEQUENCES OF FEMALE CRIMINALITY AMONG INMATES IN CORRECTIONAL CENTRES IN THE SOUTH-SOUTH REGION OF NIGERIA
items: THE ROLE OF INDEPENDENT NATIONAL ELECTORAL COMMISSION IN COMBATING CORRUPTION IN CAMPAIGN FINANCING IN NIGERIA, 1999-2023
items: THE INFLUENCE OF LANGUAGE ON MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW
items: NIGERIA – CHINA TRADE RELATIONS: PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS
items: SOCIO-ECONOMIC COSTS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN AFRICA: EXPERIENCE FROM NIGERIA
items: THE FADING ROOTS OF TRADITION: HERBAL HEALING AND DIVINATION IN INDIGENOUS RELIGION AMIDST COLONIAL AND CHRISTIAN IMPACT
items: LINKAGES BETWEEN CIVIL STRIFE, INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION AND MILITARY PUTSCH IN SAHEL AFRICA
items: THE LIMITS TO SEXUAL EQUALITY, SOCIAL PRACTICE AND NATION BUILDING
items: FORENSIC SPEAKER IDENTIFICATION IN NIGERIA: PROSPECTS, CHALLENGES, AND IMPLICATIONS FOR THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
items: Historical Drivers of Insecurity in Nigeria and Their Relevance to Contemporary Security Challenges

OIL DEPENDENCY, FISCAL FEDERALISM, AND REGIONAL INEQUALITY IN NIGERIA, 1970–2020
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description: This paper analyses the interplay among oil dependence, fiscal federalism, and regional inequality in Nigeria between 1970 and 2020. Its primary objective is to examine how the country's dependence on petroleum revenues has shaped its fiscal structure, influenced regional development, and contributed to socio-economic inequalities. The study adopts a qualitative analytical approach, employing content analysis of relevant documentary sources. A thematic approach is used to analyse the data. The findings reveal that although petroleum has remained Nigeria's principal source of national revenue and foreign exchange earnings, the centralisation of fiscal authority in the federal government has constrained the fiscal autonomy of sub-national governments and exacerbated regional inequalities, particularly in the Niger Delta. Despite substantial revenue inflows through the derivation principle and federal allocations, many oil-producing communities continue to experience underdevelopment, poor infrastructure, low human development indicators, environmental degradation, and widespread poverty. The study concludes that achieving sustainable and equitable development in Nigeria requires the diversification of the national economy, greater fiscal decentralisation, a more equitable revenue-sharing framework, enhanced transparency and accountability in resource governance, and meaningful participation of host communities in the management of petroleum resources.
subject: Articles
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subject: oil dependenc
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subject: fiscal federalism
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subject: regional inequality
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creator: Okechukwu Felix NWACHUKWU
rights: Copyright (c) 2026
date: 2026-07-21
publication date: 2026-07-21

COMMUNAL LIVING IN IFÁ DIVINATION: FUNCTIONAL INTERPRETATIONS OF OGBÈTÚRÁ AND OGBÈROSÙN IN NIGERIA CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY
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description: This paper examines the representation of communal living in Ifá divination and explores its relevance to contemporary Nigerian society. Specifically, it investigates the communal values embedded in Ifá mythology and examines how these values address current social challenges in Nigeria. The study adopts Myth Theory as its analytical framework. Primary data consist of myths from Àpólà Ogbè, collected through interviews with an Ifá priest. Two selected myths from Àpólà Ogbè serve as the basis for the analysis. The findings reveal that these myths promote unity, cooperation, and collective responsibility as fundamental principles of communal living. They further demonstrate that traditional Yoruba society regarded communal life as essential to social stability and harmonious coexistence. The study concludes that the ethical values embedded in Ifá mythology provide enduring lessons for contemporary Nigerian society by encouraging communal solidarity, peaceful coexistence, and mutual support. Revitalizing these values can contribute to social harmony, national cohesion, and sustainable societal development.
subject: Articles
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subject: communal living, Ifá divination, mythology, Nigeria, social cohesion
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creator: Abídèmí O. Bó̩̩ ̩̩́ lárìnwá, PhD; Kẹ hìndé Olúwaṣakin
rights: Copyright (c) 2026
date: 2026-07-16
publication date: 2026-07-16

ACCULTURATION IN THE ERA OF GLOBALIZATION: A CASE STUDY OF THE IGBO LANGUAGE
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description: Culture encompasses the knowledge, beliefs, art, morals, laws, customs, and habits acquired by members of a society. Language has long been recognized as the primary medium for the transmission of culture, serving as a mirror of a people's way of life. Globalization promotes increased integration and interconnectedness among countries worldwide. However, studies have shown that the world's linguistic and cultural diversity has been threatened by the forces of globalization, particularly in its contemporary form of cultural globalization. This paper examines the effects of globalization on the Igbo language and culture. The findings reveal that globalization has negatively affected the Igbo language, fashion, lifestyle, music, arts, food patterns, and educational practices. The paper concludes by proposing strategies for preserving the Igbo language and culture to prevent the erosion of this invaluable cultural heritage.
subject: Articles
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subject: globalization, Acculturation, Igbo language, cultural globalization, communication
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creator: Chinenye Loyce Okoye
rights: Copyright (c) 2026
date: 2026-07-15
publication date: 2026-07-15

ASSESSMENT OF THE INFLUENCE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON EFFECTIVE ADMINISTRATION OF PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ENUGU STATE
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description: The study assessed the influence of financial management practices on effective administration of public secondary schools in Enugu State. Two research questions guided the study and two null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. Descriptive research design was adopted for this study. The population of this study comprised 297 principals in the 297 public secondary schools Enugu State. Census sampling technique was employed as the entire population was used for the study because it was manageable. Two instruments structured by the researchers was utilized for collecting data in this study. The instruments were tagged “Financial Management Practices (FMPQ)” and Administration Questionnaire (AQ)”. The face validity of the instruments was established by three experts. The reliability of the instruments was ascertained using Cronbach Alpha statistics and the average reliability yielded a value of 0.72. Four trained research assistants helped the researcher in the administration and retrieval of the instrument. Out of 297 instruments distributed, 286 was successfully retrieved and provided the data for the study. The data collected was analyzed using mean, standard deviation and simple regression. It was revealed from the result of this study that mobilization of fund practice and accounting practice significantly influence effective administration of public secondary schools in Enugu State. In line with the findings of this study, recommendations were made that; principals should source for funds internally and externally to meet the numerous financial needs of the school and that proper financial account should be maintained for transparency and accountability purposes.
subject: Articles
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subject: Finance, Management Administration, Secondary School
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creator: EZEH, NKIRU ANTHONIA; ONYEKAZI, PEARL IFEOMA
rights: Copyright (c) 2026
date: 2026-07-11
publication date: 2026-07-11

FACTORS AFFECTING ARMED BANDITRY AND FOOD SECURITY IN ZAMFARA STATE, NIGERIA
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description: Armed banditry in Zamfara State has evolved from a form of rural criminality into sophisticated organised armed criminal groups that threaten food security and national security. This study investigates the factors facilitating this escalation between 2015 and 2025. Employing a mixed-methods research approach, data were collected from 400 stakeholders across seven local government areas (LGAs) most affected by armed banditry in the state. The analysis utilised descriptive statistics, specifically mean scores and standard deviations, and the results were presented using bar charts. The findings identified poor border management (84.2%), the proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALWs) (79.0%), illegal mining (68.4%), competition over land resources (76.3%), and political factors (63.1%) as the primary drivers of armed banditry in Zamfara State. The study recommends the deployment of electronic surveillance systems and armed drones for border monitoring and the policing of ungoverned spaces. It further recommends the establishment of disarmament, demobilisation, and rehabilitation programmes to curb the proliferation of SALWs. In addition, proper regulation of mining activities in the state is advocated in order to deprive bandits of illicit sources of funding.
subject: Articles
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subject: Armed Banditry, Zamfara State, Internal Security, Proliferation of SALWs, Illegal Mining
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creator: Dr. Raymond Chibueze Nwankwo; Professor N. D. Danjibo; Professor Ruth O. Adio-Moses
rights: Copyright (c) 2026
date: 2026-06-27
publication date: 2026-06-27

SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT AS A CORRELATE OF STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ANAMBRA STATE
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description: This study examined school environment as a correlate of students’ academic performance in public secondary schools in Aguata Education Zone of Anambra State. The study was guided by three research questions and three null hypotheses. The null hypotheses were tested at the 0.05 level of significance. A correlational research design was utilized for the study. The population comprised 2,964 SS2 students in public secondary schools in Aguata Education Zone of Anambra State. A sample of 297 students was drawn from the population using proportionate stratified and simple random sampling techniques. Two instruments developed by the researcher, namely the School Environment Questionnaire (SEQ) and the Mathematics Test Questions (MTQ), were used for data collection. The face validity of the instruments was established by three experts, while construct validity was determined using the Principal Component Analysis approach. The reliability of the instruments was ascertained using the Cronbach Alpha procedure. An average reliability coefficient of 0.810 was obtained, indicating that the instruments were reliable for the study. The collected data were analyzed using the Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient (PPMC). The findings revealed a significant relationship between physical school environment, psychological school environment, and students’ academic performance, whereas no significant relationship was found between social school environment and students’ academic performance. Based on the findings, it was recommended that the government should ensure the provision of adequate physical facilities in schools and allocate funds for their maintenance to enhance students’ academic performance. Principals should also foster supportive, safe, and inclusive school environments where students feel valued, respected, and emotionally secure. The results of this study have added to the existing body of knowledge by affirming the existence of a positive and significant rela…
subject: Articles
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subject: School, Environment, Student, Academic Performance
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creator: OGBUANYA, CHIAMAKA PATIENCE; OKEKE, IFEDIORAH NONYE (Ph.D); ONYEKAZI, PEARL IFEOMA
rights: Copyright (c) 2026
date: 2026-06-23
publication date: 2026-06-23

MYTH, IDENTITY AND RACISM IN BARACK OBAMA’S DREAMS FROM MY FATHER
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description: Barack Obama’s memoir, Dreams from My Father, offers profound insights into the intersections of myth, identity, and racism. This paper explores Obama’s complex process of identity formation against a backdrop of racial tensions and cultural myths prevalent in American society. Through a critical analysis of the memoir, the study examines how Obama constructs his personal identity through the lenses of myth and race, drawing on the perspectives of contemporary scholars to illuminate the multifaceted nature of identity formation within a racially stratified society. The paper further demonstrates how experiences of racism and cultural displacement shape Obama’s understanding of self, belonging, and social identity
subject: Articles
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subject: Barack Obama
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subject: Dreams from My Father
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subject: social identity
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subject: American society
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creator: Lewechi Nzeadibe PhD
rights: Copyright (c) 2026
date: 2026-06-18
publication date: 2026-06-18

MULTICULTURALISM IN NIGERIA AND THE PROSPECTS OF TRUE DEMOCRACY MODELS
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description: The plethora of problems confronting Nigeria as a multicultural nation often compels a reconsideration of homogenization over multiculturalism. Thus the aim of this paper is to address the problems that bedevil governance in a multicultural nation like Nigeria, hence recommending democratic solutions. This research applies analytic tool of investigation to examine Nigeria’s multicultural problems in their atomic form. This research studies the rich benefits that multiculturalism offers a nation from survival of culture and growth through friction to the color and the richness it adds. This research studies some fundamental challenges of multiculturalism to which all other problems are merely outgrowths such as; conflicts due to fundamentalism and chauvinism; cultural fixity discouraging interaction with other cultures and its peoples; extermination of minority and individual rights in a context that emphasizes group rights. This research recognizes Hausa, Yoruba and Igbo as the major tribes among many other minor tribes, the use of English as the lingua franca and the NYSC initiative towards unity amidst multiculturalism. However, the work calls for a proper enforcement of these initiatives. Minding the weight of problems rocking the nation as a result of her multiculturalism, this research proposes democratic solution anchoring on true federalism; power-sharing among the regions; a return to regional autonomy against the presidential system currently in practice; a consensus democracy which grants citizens not only voting rights but right to referendum; and enforcement of the rule of law. The work also highlights the need to initiate attitudinal changes through education. When these situations are well addressed then Nigeria’s multiculturalism can best be described as unity in diversity.
subject: Articles
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subject: Nigeria, multicultural, democracy, solutions, unity, and diversity
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creator: Cyril Udebunu, PhD
rights: Copyright (c) 2020
date: 2020-06-15
publication date: 2020-06-15

FORENSIC ACCOUNTING SERVICES AND FRAUDS MITIGATION
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description: Despite the widespread application of traditional accounting services, the increasing rate of fraud in Nigeria is worrisome. Against this backdrop, this paper investigated the impact of forensic accounting services on fraud mitigation in Nigeria. The objective was achieved using a correlation coefficient matrix and a probit regression model. The findings revealed that fraud detection, with a correlation coefficient of 0.72 and a regression coefficient of -0.0934, has the greatest impact on fraud mitigation in Nigeria. Based on these findings, the study recommends, among other measures, that Nigeria should intensify the application of sophisticated forensic accounting services in the fight against fraudulent activities, especially in this era of technological revolution. Secondly, a robust whistleblower and reporting mechanism should be established, with adequate protection provided for whistleblowers. Finally, organizational management should integrate forensic accounting into its internal control systems.
subject: Articles
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subject: Forensic accounting, Services, Fraud mitigation, Nigeria
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creator: ESUIKE BENJAMIN UWEHVWIYOVWE; INIFADHE UYOYOH LINUS
rights: Copyright (c) 2026
date: 2026-06-10
publication date: 2026-06-10

CRAFTING IDENTITY: TECHNO-COSTUMING AND AFRO-DIASPORIC AESTHETICS IN BLACK PANTHER (2018)
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description: Black Panther (2018) stands as a cinematic landmark in which costume design functions not merely as visual embellishment but as a vital narrative and ideological tool for articulating Afro-diasporic identity, resistance, and futurity. While the film has been widely acclaimed for its cultural representation and aesthetic innovation, the intersection of digital costume technologies and African-inspired design remains relatively underexplored. This article examines how Black Panther fuses advanced digital fabrication techniques with traditional African aesthetics to create what may be termed “techno-costuming,” a hybrid design practice central to Afrofuturist storytelling. Employing a qualitative research methodology based on content analysis and the case study method, the study analyzes key costume elements, including the Dora Milaje’s armor and Shuri’s attire, to explore the role of wearable technologies in the film. It argues that these technologically enhanced garments function as political symbols of sovereignty, challenge Eurocentric aesthetic paradigms, and project empowered visions of Black futures. By foregrounding costume as a central narrative and political device, this study underscores the importance of design in shaping Afro-diasporic visual culture and calls for greater scholarly engagement with costuming as a critical site of intercultural dialogue in global cinema
subject: Articles
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subject: Afrofuturism, Black Panther (2018), Costume technology, Intercultural design, Techno-costuming
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creator: Kosy Añulika Okafor (Ph.D.)
rights: Copyright (c) 2026
date: 2026-06-02
publication date: 2026-06-02

PERCEPTIONS OF INTEGRATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE(AI) AS A SUPPORT TOOL IN ACADEMIC PURSUITS: EVIDENCE FROM UNIVERSITY OF ABUJA UNDERGRADUATES
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description: This study examined undergraduate students’ perceptions and acceptance of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in academic pursuits at the University of Abuja. Guided by the Technology Acceptance Model and Diffusion of Innovations Theory theoretical frameworks, the research employed a survey design with a sample of 400 enrolled students selected using Krejcie and Morgan Sample Size Table. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire covering constructs such as perceived usefulness, ease of use, trust, relative advantage, compatibility, ethical concerns, and acceptance. Reliability was confirmed using Cronbach’s alpha coefficients above 0.70. Findings revealed near-universal awareness of AI tools (99%) and widespread adoption, with 50.2% of students reporting occasional use and 35.8% reporting daily use. Trust (72%) and perceived improvement in academic quality (74%) emerged as strong predictors of comfort, while concerns about plagiarism (37.6%) and originality (48.3%) reduced acceptance. Chi-square tests showed significant associations between age, gender, and usage patterns, with younger students and female students reporting higher levels of trust and adoption. Spearman's Rank Correlation Coefficient analysis confirmed a moderate positive correlation between trust and comfort (ρ = .46, p < .001). Regression analysis explained 41% of the variance in comfort, highlighting trust and perceived usefulness as the most influential predictors. These findings support the central assumptions of the Technology Acceptance Model regarding perceived usefulness and trust as drivers of adoption, while the Diffusion of Innovations Theory explains demographic and disciplinary differences in AI acceptance. The study concludes by emphasizing the need for faculty-specific guidelines, ethical AI literacy programmes, and institutional policies that balance AI innovation with academic integrity. The study recommends that universities promote ethical AI literacy through the integ…
subject: Articles
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subject: Integration, AI, Support, Pursuits, Tool, Academic
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creator: Isabella Ifeoma AZOGU PhD; Nnamdi Nduka OTUONYE PhD; Christiana Nweke AKPUNONU PhD; ABDULSALAM Hawahu Olajumoke; Habiba Bimbo BELLO
rights: Copyright (c) 2026
date: 2026-05-23
publication date: 2026-05-23

NIGERIA’S DIPLOMATIC HEGEMONY IN WEST AFRICA: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN THE THREE GUINEAS: GUINEA CONAKRY, GUINEA-BISSAU, AND EQUATORIAL GUINEA
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description: This article examines the evolution of Nigeria’s "Pax Nigeriana" through a comparative historical analysis of its diplomatic and military interventions in the Three Guineas: Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, and Equatorial Guinea. Historically serving as the sub-regional "paymaster," Nigeria has shouldered a significant "hegemonic burden," contributing over 60% of the ECOWAS annual budget and expending an estimated $20 billion on regional peacekeeping by 2025. While about $688 Million have been expended in the Three Guineas alone since 1975. By analyzing Nigeria’s interventions in the 2021 coup in Conakry, the 2022 stabilization mission in Bissau, maritime security leadership in the Gulf of Guinea and other related events, this study argues that Nigeria’s hegemony has transitioned from raw military enforcement to a nuanced, normative stabilization diplomacy. Despite internal security pressures and a resurgence of regional instability through 2025, Nigeria remains the indispensable pillar of West African stability, albeit one increasingly constrained by the domestic opportunity costs of its "concentric circle" foreign policy.
subject: Articles
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subject: Pax Nigeriana, Nigeria, Foreign Policy, West Africa, Diplomacy, ECOWAS, Conflict Resolution, Hegemony, Three Guineas, Afrocentric, Concentric Circle
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creator: Chinenye Nkiru Chibueze, PhD
rights: Copyright (c) 2026
date: 2026-05-19
publication date: 2026-05-19

URBANIZING THE BLACK SPACE AND THE COLONIALITY OF POWER IN RICHARD WRIGHT'S NATIVE SON
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description: Coloniality of power structures racial and spatial hierarchy that characterize modern American urban spaces. This paper examines how Richard Wright’s Native Son depicts Chicago’s Black urban space as a representation of coloniality of power and Black experience from trans-Atlantic slavery. The paper employs Aníbal Quijano’s postcolonial-psychoanalytic theory to examine how racial segregation in the city does not only controls Black people but also fractures Black minds. Focusing on three research objectives, the paper aims to examine: the ghetto as a colonial enclave, how coloniality structures racial and spatial hierarchies, and how Bigger Thomas’s psychic experiences reflect the mental cost of urban coloniality. The findings show that Wright portrays the city as a system that keeps colonial power alive through space, economy, and knowledge, while Bigger’s violence and resistance expose the deep psychological damage it causes. The article, however, brings a new insight to the reading of Native Son by linking slavery and structural oppression with mental trauma, while the text still speaks to racial struggles today.
subject: Articles
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subject: Trans-Atlantic slavery, Black urban space, Postcolonial-Psychoanalysis, Racial Segregation, Trauma and Richard Wright
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creator: Chinasa Abonyi; Chizoba Ani
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 INTERDISCIPLINARY JOURNAL OF AFRICAN & ASIAN STUDIES (IJAAS)
date: 2025-11-16
publication date: 2025-11-16

A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF ROBERT NOZICK'S ENTITLEMENT THEORY OF JUSTICE, HUMAN RIGHTS, LAW AND SOCIETAL DEVELOPMENT
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description: The focal point of this paper is to analyze Robert Nozick’s entitlement theory of justice which was drafted as an argument against traditional distribution theories. Nozick’s theory of justice claims that whether a distribution is just or not depend entirely on how it comes about. By contrast, justice according to equality, need, desert or Rawl’s different principles of Justice depend entirely on the “pattern” of distribution. He objected to these patterned distributions due to their deficiencies. To this he propounded the entitlement theory which is primarily concerned with respecting people’s rights, especially, their rights to property and their rights to self-ownership. Entitlement theory of justice involves three ideas; justice in acquisition, justice in transfer, and rectification of injustice. Most political philosophers rejected Nozick’s entitlement perspective, for its shaky foundation and lack of practical relevance. This paper therefore will establish critical analysis of Nozick's entitlement theory of Justice, law and Societal development. In an attempt to inquire into Nozick’s theory to highlight some of the perceived strengths, defects, inconsistencies and hidden fallacies and to offer some remedial solutions where necessary. We then conclude that through affirmative action and his rectification criteria that his philosophy is still relevant in our contemporary world especially in Nigeria.
subject: Articles
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subject: Entitlement Theory of Justice, Libertarian rights and Human rights, Minimal State
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creator: Awoke Onuora Stephen; Barr. Agudosy Fabian Ikechukwu (Supervisor)
rights: Copyright (c) 2026
date: 2026-05-11
publication date: 2026-05-11

PHILOSOPHER QUEEN AND PLATO’S JINGOISM OF WOMEN LIBERATION
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description: The woman is a being often enveloped in layers of mystery. She has led men, across time, to question both her nature (ontologically) and her capabilities (functionally). Consequently, the “woman question”—who she is and what she is capable of—has persisted throughout history. Using the philosophical method of analysis, this paper examines Plato’s perspective on this question, with the aim of emphasizing the equality of men and women while drawing attention to the injustice historically faced by women. The scope of the paper covers the nature of the Greek state, its democratic political system, and the condition of women in Athenian society, where unequal treatment consistently favored men. Despite the widespread subjugation of women, Plato advances an argument for radical egalitarianism, maintaining that both men and women should be considered equally capable of becoming philosopher-kings or philosopher-queens. For him, although only a few individuals—whether male or female—attain excellence in virtue, such individuals should be selected to rule, regardless of gender, alongside others who share similar qualities. This argument challenges and transcends social practices grounded in unjust assumptions of male superiority. Consequently, this paper affirms that men and women are fundamentally equal. Philosophers, wherever they are found—whether men or women—should be identified and entrusted with leadership as philosopher-kings or philosopher-queens.
subject: Articles
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subject: Plato, woman, man. Athens, and equality
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creator: Cyril Udebunu, PhD
rights: Copyright (c) 2025
date: 2025-09-02
publication date: 2025-09-02

FAMILY AS THE FULCRUM OF LIFE AND NOVITIATE FOR DEMOCRACY
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description: By its nature, the family is the basic unit of any socio-political structure and serves as its primary agent of socialization. Thus, democracy, like every other socio-political organization, has the family as its foundation. However, within a democratic system, the family performs a distinctive role as a form of novitiate, where individuals are first introduced to the values and practices of communal life. This study therefore seeks to examine this unique koinonia (communion) between the family and democracy. To achieve this, it employs the analytical method to critically assess the socio-political relevance of the family within a democratic setting. It further expands its focus to the human family, conceived metaphorically as a “mother” that performs the dual existential roles of nurturing and launching life—that is, both life-bearing and life-giving. Recognizing that the equality upheld in democracy derives not from race, color, ethnicity, or tribe but from the inherent dignity of the human person, the paper presents the family as the prototype of democratic life, where individuals learn to love others simply for who they are. It argues that if this principle cannot be realized within the family, its realization in a broader democratic context is unlikely.
subject: Articles
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subject: Family, life, democracy, socialization, organisation, koinonia
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creator: Cyril Udebunu, PhD
rights: Copyright (c) 2024
date: 2024-05-02
publication date: 2024-05-02

MODERNISM AND THE CRISIS OF SELF-DISCOVERY
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description: This article examines the profound challenges of self-discovery in the context of modernist thought, highlighting the tension between individual identity and the rapidly changing social, cultural, and technological landscapes of the modern era. Drawing on literary and philosophical texts, the study explores how modernist sensibilities expose fragmentation, alienation, and existential uncertainty within the self. The analysis demonstrates that modernism, while often celebrated for its aesthetic innovation, simultaneously reflects a crisis of selfhood characterized by inner conflict, moral ambiguity, and the quest for authentic existence. By integrating insights from existentialist and sociological perspectives, the article underscores how modernist philosophy illuminates both the vulnerabilities and the potential for self-knowledge in an age of social flux. The findings suggest that engaging with modernist texts offers a critical lens for understanding the enduring dilemmas of identity formation, self-expression, and the pursuit of meaning in contemporary life.
subject: Articles
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subject: Modernism, self-discovery, alienation, existentialism, identity, fragmentation
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creator: ALOYSIUS OLUCHUKWU ORJIAKO, PhD
rights: Copyright (c) 2026
date: 2026-05-02
publication date: 2026-05-02

PUBLIC PERCEPTION AND ATTITUDE TOWARDS MONTHLY ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION EXERCISE IN ONITSHA: A STUDY OF FEGGE, ONITSHA SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ANAMBRA STATE
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description: This study explored public perception and attitudes towards the monthly environmental sanitation exercise in Onitsha, with a focus on Fegge in Onitsha South Local Government Area, Anambra State. The objectives of the study were to examine the major causes of poor participation in monthly environmental sanitation, assess the impact of such poor participation, and proffer solutions for improving participation in Fegge, Onitsha South Local Government Area, Anambra State. The theories used in the study include Nightingale’s Theory, Social Control Theory, and the Health Belief Model (HBM). The study adopted a cross-sectional survey design and was anchored on the Health Belief Model to explain factors influencing public perception and participation in monthly environmental sanitation. The sample size was 200 respondents. A multi-stage sampling technique was used in selecting respondents. The instruments for data collection were a structured questionnaire and an in-depth interview guide. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and presented in frequency tables and simple percentages. The study hypotheses were tested using Chi-square (χ²) inferential statistics. Data from the in-depth interviews were analyzed thematically. The findings revealed that respondents are highly familiar with the monthly environmental sanitation exercise, but they exhibit a negative attitude toward participation. The study recommends intensified public awareness campaigns on the health risks associated with unclean and unsafe environments. It also calls for the enforcement of strict government policies against violators of monthly sanitation regulations in Anambra State, Nigeria.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Environmental degradation, Environmental pollution, Refuse disposal, Sanitation
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creator: Okeke, Obinna Chukwudalu (PhD); Abali, Fidelis Alimo
rights: Copyright (c) 2026
date: 2026-05-01
publication date: 2026-05-01

RE-EMERGENCE OF WOMEN’S ARTISANAL MINING IN OKPELLA EDO STATE NIGERIA, 1960–1980
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description: Several studies have examined events that occurred on the eve of Nigeria’s independence and those that have taken place since its independence in 1960. These studies cover a wide range of issues, including the strategies adopted during the decolonization process, post-independence crises, the civil war, post-war reconstruction, and the Indigenization Decree. Historians, political scientists, sociologists, and anthropologists have also interrogated the impact of key developments such as the oil boom of the 1970s, development planning in the 1970s, the political changes that ushered in the Second Republic in 1979, and the economic challenges of the 1980s. However, none of these studies has examined the re-emergence of women’s artisanal mining in Okpella, Edo State, Nigeria, from 1960—when Nigeria attained independence—to 1980, when the chieftaincy declaration law recognized the authority of traditional rulers over Okpella and its environs. This gap limits a comprehensive understanding of Nigeria’s post-independence economy in general and Okpella’s local economy in particular. This study investigates the re-emergence of Okpella women in artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) between 1960 and 1980, following their marginalization in formal mining at independence. Utilizing oral interviews, archival records, and field observations, it traces how the collapse of large mining firms—triggered by oil discovery in 1956, the Nigerian Civil War (1967–1970), and indigenization policies—created opportunities for women to dominate the local extraction of limestone, granite, and gravel. The analysis highlights persistent challenges, including restricted access to finance, licenses, land, and technology; low bargaining power; health risks arising from dust inhalation, pit collapses, and environmental pollution; and cultural and legal discrimination that confined women to informal and vulnerable operations. Environmental consequences—such as deforestation, water contamination by pote…
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Artisanal Mining, Women Entrepreneurs, Okpella, Post-independence Nigeria, Gender Inequality, Environmental Degradation
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creator: Ayodele Samuel ABOLORUNDE, PhD; Arebamen, Donald Dennis
rights: Copyright (c) 2026
date: 2026-04-30
publication date: 2026-04-30

TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION AS CORRELATES OF STUDENTS’ LEARNING OUTCOME IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ANAMBRA STATE
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description: This study examined technology integration as correlates of students’ learning outcomes in public secondary schools in Anambra State. Three research questions and three null hypotheses guided the study. The study adopted a correlational research design. The population comprised 21,667 SSII students in 267 public secondary schools in Anambra State. A sample of 650 students was drawn from the population. The instruments for data collection were researcher-structured questionnaires titled “Technology Integration Questionnaire (TIQ)” and “Mathematics Test Questions (MTQ).” The face validity of the instruments was established by three experts: one in Measurement and Evaluation and two in Educational Management, all from the Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Campus. Construct validity of the instruments was determined using the Principal Component Analysis (PCA) method. The Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) statistic was used as a measure of sampling adequacy. The reliability of the instruments was determined using the Cronbach Alpha method, yielding an average coefficient of 0.76.Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient (PPMC) was used to answer the research questions, while tests of significance of correlation were used to test the hypotheses at the 0.05 level of significance. The results revealed a moderate positive and significant relationship between the integration of projectors and students’ learning outcomes. There was a low positive and non-significant relationship between the integration of interactive whiteboards and students’ learning outcomes. Additionally, there was a high positive and significant relationship between the integration of computers and students’ learning outcomes. Based on the findings, it was recommended that the government should provide adequate projectors and computers in public secondary schools in Anambra State, and teachers should be encouraged to utilize them effe…
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Technology, Integration Students Learning Outcomes
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creator: OHAMOBI, IFUNANYA N. (Ph.D); ONU, IFEANYICHUKWU DENNIS (Ph.D); ONYEKAZI, PEARL IFEOMA (Ph.D)
rights: Copyright (c) 2026
date: 2026-04-30
publication date: 2026-04-30

EXPLORING THE PREVALENCE, PATTERNS AND CONSEQUENCES OF FEMALE CRIMINALITY AMONG INMATES IN CORRECTIONAL CENTRES IN THE SOUTH-SOUTH REGION OF NIGERIA
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description: Crime is inevitable in human society. However, when it involves the female gender, it is often perceived as an abnormal phenomenon. Female criminality is a global issue that has persisted since time immemorial. This paper explores the prevalence, patterns, and consequences of female criminality among inmates in correctional centres in the South-South region of Nigeria. The Feminist Theory and Social Disorganization Theory formed the theoretical framework for the study. The study adopted a mixed methods research design, involving the use of questionnaires for quantitative data collection and in-depth interviews for qualitative data collection. A sample size of 208 female inmates was selected for the questionnaire administration, while 12 participants were purposively selected for in-depth interviews. Quantitative data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS version 27). The data were presented using descriptive statistics such as frequency counts, percentages, and charts. The qualitative data were transcribed, coded into themes and sub-themes, and analyzed using illustrative quotes. The findings revealed that although women constitute a relatively smaller proportion of offenders compared to men, their involvement in criminal activities has become increasingly visible, diversified, and structurally embedded. It was also found that stigmatization of former inmates has long-term structural implications, including limited employment opportunities, weakened family support systems, and restricted access to community-based assistance. The study recommends the development of gender-responsive correctional policies that address the unique socio-psychological and rehabilitative needs of female inmates, including counselling, trauma support, and family reintegration services.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Crime, Criminality, Female Criminality, Inmates and Recidivism
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creator: Martha Chinenye Nwadike-Fasugba; Peter Chukwuma Ezeah; Clement Emeka Ikezue
rights: Copyright (c) 2026
date: 2026-04-29
publication date: 2026-04-29

THE ROLE OF INDEPENDENT NATIONAL ELECTORAL COMMISSION IN COMBATING CORRUPTION IN CAMPAIGN FINANCING IN NIGERIA, 1999-2023
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description: This paper investigated the role of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in combating corruption in campaign financing in Nigeria from 1999 to 2023. Corruption in campaign financing poses a significant threat to the integrity of the electoral process, undermining democracy and fostering a culture of electoral malpractice. The study identified critical issues, including inadequate regulatory frameworks, a lack of transparency in campaign funding, and the pervasive influence of money in politics. The following research questions guided the study: What measures has INEC implemented to regulate campaign financing in Nigeria from 1999 to 2023? How effective have these measures been in reducing corruption in campaign financing? What challenges has INEC faced in enforcing campaign financing regulations? The objectives of the study were to analyse INEC’s regulatory framework for campaign financing, assess the effectiveness of its enforcement mechanisms, and identify barriers to effective implementation. The study was anchored on concepts of democratic governance and political accountability, with particular emphasis on the Principal–Agent Theory. Findings revealed that, although INEC has made progress through initiatives such as amendments to the Electoral Act and enhanced monitoring of campaign finances, significant challenges remain. These include inadequate funding, weak enforcement mechanisms, and the persistent influence of political actors, which hinder the effective implementation of campaign finance regulations. In conclusion, INEC’s role in combating corruption in campaign financing is crucial for promoting free and fair elections in Nigeria. To enhance its effectiveness, the study recommends strengthening legal provisions on campaign financing, improving transparency and disclosure requirements, and fostering collaboration with civil society organisations to monitor campaign financing activities.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: INEC, corruption, campaign financing, Nigeria, electoral integrity
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creator: OLAJIDE OLUFUNSHO AYOBOLU, PhD; PROF. SEGUN JOSHUA
rights: Copyright (c) 2026
date: 2026-04-29
publication date: 2026-04-29

THE INFLUENCE OF LANGUAGE ON MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW
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description: Language plays a very important role in shaping mental health perceptions, emotions, and cognitive processes. This multidisciplinary review synthesizes evidence from psychology, linguistics, and sociology to examine the complex relationship between language and mental wellness. A systematic search of major databases yielded many studies that met inclusion criteria. Results highlight language’s impact on mental health through stigma, emotional regulation, social support, and cognitive biases. Theoretical frameworks, including social constructionism, cognitive linguistics, and discourse analysis, provide nuanced insights. Implications for practice include language-aware therapy, mental health literacy and supportive communication. Limitations and further research directive are also discussed.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Language, mental health, wellness, social constructionism, cognitive linguistics, discourse analysis
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creator: Dr. Marcel Afam Ezechukwu
rights: Copyright (c) 2026
date: 2026-04-23
publication date: 2026-04-23

NIGERIA – CHINA TRADE RELATIONS: PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS
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description: Nigeria–China trade relations have expanded significantly since Nigeria’s return to democratic governance in 1999, making China one of Nigeria’s most important trading partners. This paper examines the major problems and prospects of Nigeria–China trade relations between 1999 and 2023. It argues that although bilateral trade has grown rapidly, the relationship is constrained by structural challenges such as language barriers, insecurity, corruption, weak institutions, and a lack of strategic policy direction. These factors increase transaction costs, reduce technology transfer, create project delays, and weaken Nigeria’s bargaining position in economic agreements. Despite these constraints, the relationship presents significant opportunities in infrastructure development, industrialization, agriculture, technology transfer, and foreign direct investment. The paper concludes that the future of Nigeria–China trade relations depends largely on Nigeria’s ability to strengthen its institutions, develop coherent trade and industrial policies, and negotiate more strategically in order to achieve a more balanced and mutually beneficial partnership.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Trade, Relations, Nigeria, China, Problems, Prospects
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creator: Prof. Nwachukwu J. Obiakor; Dr. Daniel Chukwuma Nzereogu; Nwodo Chinasa Pepertual
rights: Copyright (c) 2026
date: 2026-04-17
publication date: 2026-04-17

SOCIO-ECONOMIC COSTS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN AFRICA: EXPERIENCE FROM NIGERIA
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description: Human trafficking is a global crisis that cuts across borders, cultures, and economic systems, undermining human rights and economic stability. The United Nations estimates that millions of people are trafficked annually for forced labor, sexual exploitation, and organ trade, making it one of the most lucrative forms of organized crime worldwide. While international frameworks, such as the Palermo Protocol, and national legislation have sought to combat trafficking, its persistence indicates deeper systemic failures. In Africa, poverty, conflict, and weak governance encourage and further exacerbate human trafficking, with countries like Libya serving as key transit hubs for traffickers exploiting migrants seeking better opportunities in Europe. Nigeria, one of Africa’s most affected nations, is both a source and destination country for trafficking. The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) reports that thousands of Nigerians, especially women and children, fall victim to trafficking networks that promise them economic opportunities abroad but ultimately subject them to exploitation. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 8.7 specifically addresses the need to eradicate forced labor, modern slavery, and human trafficking; however, progress remains slow. Although existing literature on human trafficking often focuses on its legal and social dimensions, insufficient attention is paid to its economic costs. The economic burden includes the loss of human capital, decreased productivity, and increased public spending on victim rehabilitation and law enforcement. This study aims to bridge this gap by examining both the human and economic toll of human trafficking, shedding light on its implications for sustainable development. Beyond the human suffering involved, human trafficking disrupts national economies by fostering illicit financial flows, reducing workforce productivity, and straining public resources allocated to social services. U…
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Human trafficking
  topic: keywords
subject: global crisis
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subject: human rights
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creator: Idowu Johnson, Ph.D; Gift Baridakara Toesae; Kazeem Omotola Seriki
rights: Copyright (c) 2026
date: 2026-04-03
publication date: 2026-04-03

THE FADING ROOTS OF TRADITION: HERBAL HEALING AND DIVINATION IN INDIGENOUS RELIGION AMIDST COLONIAL AND CHRISTIAN IMPACT
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description: This paper explores the spiritual significance of herbal healing and divination in Indigenous Igbo religion, and the impact of Colonialization and Christianization on these practices. Through a critical analysis of historical and contemporary sources, including colonial records, missionary accounts, and Igbo oral traditions, we reveal the ways in which Colonialization and Christianization have eroded the spiritual significance of herbal healing and divination, threatening Igbo cultural identity. The study highlights the profound connection between spiritual practices, cultural identity, and the natural world in Igbo culture. Herbal healing and divination are deeply rooted in the use of sacred symbols and rituals, demonstrating a holistic understanding of health and wellness. However, the imposition of Western religious beliefs and practices has led to a disconnection from traditional spiritual practices and cultural heritage. Despite this, Igbo communities have resisted and preserved their cultural heritage through various means, including the continued practice of herbal healing and divination in secret. This paper calls for a renewed appreciation and respect for Indigenous religious traditions and highlights the importance of preserving cultural heritage. By examining the historical context of Colonialization and Christianization, we can better understand the values and quality of Igbo culture and the significance of preserving indigenous knowledge and practices.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: herbal healing
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subject: divination
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subject: Indigenous Igbo religion
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creator: Mazi Orah Takuso M. (PhD., Unizik); Rev. Fr Dr. Raymond Arazu CSSp
rights: Copyright (c) 2026
date: 2026-03-31
publication date: 2026-03-31

LINKAGES BETWEEN CIVIL STRIFE, INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION AND MILITARY PUTSCH IN SAHEL AFRICA
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description: The indirect and systemic influence of former colonial powers, along with the enduring effects of European imperialism in Africa, has contributed to intra-state conflicts, political instability, and civil strife in several parts of the continent, particularly within the Sahel and other African sub-regions. These dynamics have pushed many national economies to the brink of collapse, resulting in severe humanitarian crises. This situation has also contributed to the resurgence of military coups. Over the past three years, the Sahel region has witnessed a wave of coups détat across several countries, stretching from Guinea on the Atlantic coast to Sudan on the Red Sea. Successful military coups have occurred in Mali, Burkina Faso, Guinea, Niger, and Gabon, while constitutional coups have been reported in Tunisia, Chad, and Sudan. During roughly the same period, coup attempts were thwarted in The Gambia, the Central African Republic, Sierra Leone, and the island nation of São Tomé and Príncipe. For decades, countries such as Liberia, Sierra Leone, Côte dIvoire, and Guinea-Bissau have been affected by conflict, civil strife, and economic decline. Although violent conflicts have generally declined in the West African sub-region, recent military coups in the Sahel—particularly in Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso—as well as insurgency, banditry, and rising tensions in Nigeria signal the potential re-emergence of internal and regional conflicts. These developments are driven by multiple factors, including poverty, human rights violations, poor governance and corruption, ethnic marginalization, the proliferation of small arms, and, significantly, the lingering influence of European imperialism. These challenges have persisted over time. This paper argues that a poor understanding of these underlying causes will continue to plunge African countries into deeper crises and economic instability. Primary sources, policy documents, and relevant secondary and tertiary materials were th…
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Conflict, Africa, Political, Military, Coup d etat
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creator: UZOHO IKECHUKWU PRINCEWIL, PHD
rights: Copyright (c) 2026
date: 2026-03-27
publication date: 2026-03-27

THE LIMITS TO SEXUAL EQUALITY, SOCIAL PRACTICE AND NATION BUILDING
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description: At this 21st century, it is the candid opinion of great section of humanity that the world has made a giant stride in its affirmative actions against various forms of discrimination on the basis of sex, gender and race. The crusade against sexual inequality, for example, has so advanced that to speak a different tongue is to be seen as not fully brought into the train of modern civilization or at best not enlightened. Indeed, this consciousness has done a great deal in correcting inadequate socialization and obvious marginalization. But if we are also fair enough, we would notice that a lot of things have gone the wrong way in terms of social practice and nation building because some issues have not been properly addressed. Though some gaps have closed up in many ways, especially in terms of rights, equal treatment and insertion into the mainstream socio-political life, women have not felt their natural ease and families have suffered the worst blows ever leaving nations so devastated. All these issues arise because we have misunderstood the respects in which men and women are said to be equal and what social roles nature in all its wisdom has endowed various sexes. This article is therefore set to appraise the milestones the present age has arrived in correcting some imbalances in the social practice of mankind, and then points out the right perspective of sexual equality and roles which would contribute meaningfully to better humanity and nation building.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Sexuality, Equality, nation building, gender, race, women
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creator: Cyril Udebunu, PhD
rights: Copyright (c) 2026
date: 2026-03-27
publication date: 2026-03-27

FORENSIC SPEAKER IDENTIFICATION IN NIGERIA: PROSPECTS, CHALLENGES, AND IMPLICATIONS FOR THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
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description: Forensic speaker identification has emerged as a crucial component of forensic phonetics, providing scientific methods for identifying individuals through voice evidence in criminal investigations. In contemporary criminal investigations, voice recordings obtained through telephone conversations, surveillance devices, and digital communication platforms have become increasingly common forms of evidence. In many jurisdictions around the world, forensic phonetic analysis is used to authenticate recordings, identify speakers, and evaluate the evidential value of speech data in legal proceedings. In Nigeria, particularly in the South-Eastern region, the application of forensic phonetics remains relatively underdeveloped despite its potential to enhance criminal investigations and judicial processes. This paper examines the concept of forensic speaker identification, its theoretical foundations, and its relevance within the Nigerian criminal justice system. Drawing on existing literature and empirical observations from studies on forensic phonetics in Nigeria, the paper explores the role of acoustic and auditory analysis in identifying speakers and evaluating voice recordings used as legal evidence. The findings reveal that although awareness of forensic phonetics is gradually increasing among stakeholders, its practical application remains limited due to infrastructural deficiencies, lack of trained experts, limited institutional support, and legal uncertainties surrounding the admissibility of voice evidence. The paper concludes that the integration of forensic speaker identification into Nigeria’s investigative and judicial processes could significantly improve the reliability of voice-based evidence, strengthen investigative accuracy, and reduce wrongful convictions.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: forensic phonetics, speaker identification, voice evidence, criminal investigation, Nigeria
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creator: Olympian Dumebi Adigwe & Linda Chinelo Nkamigbo
rights: Copyright (c) 2026
date: 2026-03-25
publication date: 2026-03-25

Historical Drivers of Insecurity in Nigeria and Their Relevance to Contemporary Security Challenges
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description: Nigeria’s persistent insecurity is rooted in historical processes that continue to shape contemporary security challenges. Despite its demographic significance, cultural diversity, and abundant natural resources, the country has experienced recurring cycles of violence, manifested in terrorism, banditry, inter-communal clashes, and militancy. This paper examines the historical drivers of insecurity in Nigeria and analyzes their relevance to present-day security dynamics.Drawing on historical and political analysis, the study traces the origins of insecurity to colonial governance structures, post-independence nation-building failures, entrenched ethnic and religious divisions, socio-economic inequalities, and weak governance characterized by corruption and institutional fragility. It argues that British colonial policies of indirect rule and ethnic differentiation laid the foundation for enduring political and social tensions, which were further exacerbated by military rule, economic marginalization, and governance deficits after independence. The paper also engages counterarguments that emphasize external influences or contemporary religious extremism, demonstrating that these factors are deeply intertwined with Nigeria’s historical political economy. By situating current security threats within their historical context, the study highlights the importance of historically informed, inclusive, and development-oriented approaches to addressing insecurity in Nigeria. The paper concludes that sustainable peace requires not only reactive security measures but also structural reforms that address the root causes of conflict embedded in Nigeria’s historical trajectory.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Nigeria; Insecurity; Colonial Legacy; Ethnic Conflict; Religious Violence; Governance Failure; Economic Inequality; Boko Haram; Human Security; Conflict Studies
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creator: Dr. Francis Okechukwu Ndubuisi & Dr. PhilipMary Ayika
rights: Copyright (c) 2021
date: 2021-08-29
publication date: 2021-08-29