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    Cultural Beliefs and the Challenges of Women Participation in Nigerian Politics
    (Department of Political Science, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2017-01-07) Abdullahi, Mohammed Abdul; Muhammad, Bello Baban'umma; Ibrahim, Aminu
    This paper interrogates the implication of the cultural beliefs that men are naturally superior to women which enhances the chances of male domination over female. To achieve this, secondary sources of data were used and cultural theory o; politics was use as a theoretical underpinning to investigate,,ine root causes of the issue. The paper found that patriarchy and ideological belief that women are inferior has no justification and goes contrary to reality. In general, it is obvious from the study that, adequate women political participation cannot be realized only through targeted projects, affirmative action and enactment of discrimination laws that seek to place women in leadership positions. Women political empowerment must not be reduced to measuring the number of women in the legislature or the ministerial appointment. But the society must uncover the hidden biases and practices that limit women's ability to enjoy equal rights and opportunities as well as find the most culturally appropriate means to support women's capacities to drive social change in the society. The paper recommends that real change may not be possible without a change in the cultural and structural formation of a society. This change, to a larger extent, could be achieved through the practice of effective communication which is a tool for conscientization and radical social action.
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    Cultural Beliefs and the Challenges of Women Political Participation in Nigeria
    (Department of Political Science, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2019-01-09) Abdullahi, Mohammed Abdul; Muhammad, Bello Baban'umma; Ibrahim, Aminu
    'ibis paper interrogates the implication of the cultural beliefs that men arc naturally superior to women which enhances the chances of male domination over female: To achieve this, secondary sources of data were used and cultural theory of politics was use as a theoretical underpinning to investigate the root causes of the issue. The paper found out that patriarchy and ideological belief that women are inferior has no justification and goes contrary to reality. In general, it is obvious from the study that, adequate women political participation cannot be realized only through targeted projects, affirmative action and enactment of discrimination laws that seek to place women in leadership positions. Women political empowerment must not be reduced to measuring the number of women in the legislature or the ministerial appointment. But the society must uncover the hidden biases and practices that limit women’s ability to enjoy equal rights and opportunities as well as find the most culturally appropriate means to support women’s capacities to drive social change in the society. The paper recommends that Real change may not be possible without a change in the cultural and structural formation of a society. 'Ibis change, to a larger extent, could be achieved through the practice of effective communication which is a tool for conscicntization and radical social action.
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    Cyber warfare and its effect on the activities of Security Agencies in Nigeria
    (Department of Political Science, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2020-12-18) Ibrahim, Aminu; Abdullahi, Sallau Modibbo
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    EXTRA JUDICIAL KILLING AND THE RULE OF ENGAGEMENT IN THE NIGERIA POLICE FORCE
    (Department of Political Science, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2019-09-09) Muhammad, Bello Baban'umma; Maiwada, Muktar; Ibrahim, Aminu
    The growing concern by generality of the Nigerian public over the incidence of abuse off irearms by the Nigerian Police, has demonstrated an absence of a comprehensive crime control strategy in the country. The damaging effect of this orthodox situation is hardly acknowledged by the government; let alone taking deliberate steps to put an end to it. Police officers need to legitimately carry firearms to incapacitate dangerous armed criminals, and are constitutionally empowered to use force during their daily tasks. However, the almost daily occurrence of "extra judicial killings," “accidental discharge, "etc. causing fatal harms on innocent citizens, have now become a source of serious security and safety concerns in the country. The utter disregards of rules of engagements with impunity by the police not only question the ability of the government to protect its citizens but also undermine its credibility. Even though government has frequently appointed committees to advise it on the way forward, regrettably, the reports of such committees are never implemented. This study, examines “extra judicial killings, and rule of engagement in the Nigerian police force" as well as the state and courses of extra judicial killings in Nigeria. The study used secondary source data and The Professional and Bureaucratic Model as it theoretical framework. The paper therefore, recommend that government should strive to promote the rule of law and accountability and fight against impunity, the police should be strengthened through adequate equipment, patrol vehicles with communication equipment's, training and retraining, better welfare packages, and motivation to ensure best performance. Above all, the society in general should enhance security by creating a disciplined and law-abiding citizenry imbued with the right values and attitude towards safeguarding life and property in the country.
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    Impact of National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) on Health Service Delivery in Nigeria
    (Department of Political, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2022-12-12) Abdullahi, Mohammed Abdul; Ibrahim, Aminu; Maiwada, Muktar; Waibe, Ahmadu Ejim
    The desire to provide efficient and effective Health care delivery system has always prompted the Nigerian Government to review its health policies. One of such policies is the establishment of a Health Insurance Scheme, a framework for the provision of affordable and efficient Health care system in the country. This was informed by the awful performance in the Health Sector manifesting in severe shortage of qualified personnel, drugs and other health infrastructures. It became apparent that government alone could no longerfund the health system, hence recourse to alternative funding mechanisms, leading to the emergence of a health insurance scheme in the country. This paper examines the health insurance scheme in Nigeria and also quantitative-descriptive method of data collection and analysis from the various scholars was used. The paper further recommends that the scheme should be expanded to ensure that basic health needs of all citizens, irrespective of their social class and status is met. There is therefore the need for a legislation to make the scheme compulsory for all Nigerians. In furtherance of this, a community health insurance scheme should be put in place for implementation by all the three tiers of government- Federal, State and Local governments, as well as Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and Community-based organizations (CBOs). Its further reform with a view to meeting its set objectives of providing qualitative and accessible health care delivery system
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    Impact of terrorism on peace and security in Afghanistan
    (Department of Political Science, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2020-12-13) Ibrahim, Aminu; Musa, Maji Akuki; Shugaba, Ishaq Shehu
    Afghanistan has been the main place where the act of terrorism is on the increase such as; suicide bombing, kidnapping boarder attack, attack on civilians and diplomatic has been posing a great threat to humanity and continue to disturb harmonious international relations at the detriment of global peace and security This paper critically examined the impact of terrorism on Afghanistan and as its connection to global peace and security, the study utilized secondary source of data, As an analytical method, relative deprivation theory was found to be viable because it is most relevant for the analysis. Perceived social and political injustice and the belief that violence will lead to change have been seen as a major driving force for terrorist attacks around the globe and, in particular, in Afghanistan. Afghanistan's instability creates a lot of problems for the socio-economic and political sectors of the country, especially in neighboring states. Therefore, the paper suggests that the Afghan government should engage in political dialogue to re-build Afghan society's foundations in accordance with its own scheme of thought and customs. The United Nations should also set up committees to track and supervise the operation of counter-terrorism initiatives worldwide, and in specific countries that have finally become soft on this scourge to achieve global peace and security, other areas such as poverty, jobs, health care etc. should be investigated, as these are .off-shorts for global insecurity.
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    THE IMPLICATION OF CYBER ATTACK ON NIGERIA SECURITY AGENCIES OPERATIONS
    (Department of Political Science, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2019-04-04) Muhammad, Bello Baban'umma; Maiwada, Muktar; Ibrahim, Aminu
    Recently, terrorism has become one of the
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    INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: THE ACCOUNTING PARADIGM
    (Department of Accounting, Nasarawa State University, Keffi., 2011-06-14) Ibrahim, Aminu; Salisu, Abubakar
    This paper examines how Information Technology (IT) has impacted on the field of Human Resource Management with special reference to the strategic accounting process. The paper is analytical in nature. It provides a description of IT and how it could be helpful in the area of Human Resource Management (HRM). Studies on the area of IT and the performance of a workforce within an organization were reviewed and their findings and or suggestions captured. From the discussions therein, it is glaring that IT, coupled with the needed paradigm shift in accounting theory and practice, is an important tool in organizational management and could assist in the area of HRM and strategic recruitment, training, and retention of employees. Although some challenges are identified with the application of IT in HRM, those challenges could be adequately solved when an organization is committed to the improvement of its workforce and their performance. It is therefore a necessity for organizations to identify their human resource critical success factors within their line of business and embrace IT facilities in developing a strategic HRM team.
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    Motivation, Job Satisfaction and Productivity in Nigeria Public Service: A Study of Federal Ministry of Power, Abuja.
    (Department of Political Science, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2022-03-03) Ibrahim, Aminu; Maiwada, Muktar
    The signiGcance of work Motivation, Job Satisfaction and productivity in both the public and the private sector cannot over emphasized. The problem associated with the Nigerian public service today has been the issue of low level ofe fficiency that necessitated by absence of motivation and job satisfaction, it's one aspect of management that has attracted so much research without a general agreement on some of the major issues involved, such as the impact of Job Satisfaction as a motivation for high rate of productivity. This study utilized the survey method to find out whether job satisfaction motivates productivity among workers in the federal ministry ofp ower, Abuja. The main objective of the research is to provide relevant information that will assist stakeholders in the area ofp olicy making and implementation to achieve greater success in discharging their responsibilities. Thus study adopted theory X and Y by McGregor as the theoretical framework. The data oft he study were collected from both primary and secondary sources. The findings revealed that lack of financial reward, promotion, job security; salary and recognition are basic factors that make workers not to put in their best in the public service. The research therefore, recommended that the Federal Ministry of Power management should strive more to motivate employees with particular attention being given to promotion, good policy implementation, recognition for hard work, assign responsibility based on merit, good welfare scheme, organized development programmes (like seminars, workshop and conferences), encouragement of staff for further studies, conducive working environment, and above all management should be acquainted with what motivates their workers as a group and as individuals.
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    MULTINATIONAL CORPORATIONS (MNCs) AND THE UNDERDEVELOPMENT OF THIRD WORLD COUNTRIES: THE NIGERIAN EXPERIENCE.
    (Department of Sociology, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2018-01-01) Muhammad, Bello Baban'umma; Ibrahim, Aminu
    This paper examines the activities and contributions of Multinational Corporations to the underdevelopment ofA frica (Nigeria) as a result of the Profits maximized by multinationals that are repatriated to the home countries instead of using it to develop the host nations. The study dwells on dependency theory in unfolding the causes of underdevelopment and the contribution/relationship of Corporations and its relationship with Third World underdevelopment. This research in its conclusion, recommends that the aspirations of the host nations to welcome the multi-nationals with the hope of drawing technology from them have become illusive and that Africa and Nigeria in particular should re-direct her efforts and refined her national policies in order to attain desired development.
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    Nigeria-United States Bilateral Trade Relations and its Implication on Nigeria's Economic Growth
    (Department of Political Science, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2019-03-03) Shuaibu, Ibrahim A.; Abdullahi, Salau Modibbo; Ibrahim, Aminu
    This study examines the political economy of Nigeria -United States bilateral trade relations between 1999 and 2017. This work is necessitated on the premise that no state in the modern times can avoid involvement in international affairs, and this involvement must be systematic and based on certain principles. The objective of this work was to assess Nigeria-united states bilateral trade relation and its impact on Nigeria's economic growth. The Neoliberal theory formed a framework of analysis. Data for this study was obtained from both primary and secondary sources; the survey research design was adopted while descriptive qualitative method was used as the method of data analysis. The research unfolded findings shows that Although there is evidence that the two countries benefit significantly from their trade relations, US benefit outweigh that of Nigeria and Nigeria is becoming increasingly dependent on US perhaps over relying on its domestic product. There exist a noticeable imbalance of trade between US and Nigeria which favors US but this notwithstanding, the volume of trade between US and Nigeria is still on the increase indicating an improved economic and trade relations between Nigeria-US since 1999.The study recommended that Nigeria should renegotiate her economy relations with U.S to avoid the dumping of goods in Nigeria and to promote indigenously driven industrialization of the economy with U.S assistant and cooperation. Nigeria-U.S bilateral trade relations should go beyond economy ties but rather be directed to collaborate in industrializing Nigeria economy through technology transfer in this respect.
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    POLITICS OF AFRICA'S ECONOMIC RELATIONS WITH CHINA WITH FOCUS ON SINO-NIGERIA TRADE RELATIONS
    (Department of Political Science, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2021-03-05) Ibrahim, Aminu; Paul, Adole; Maiwada, Muktar
    This paper analyzes the Politics of China-Nigeria Trade Relations. The general objective is to examine if there is a positive relationship between the level of Nigeria fs diversification towards China and the salience of Nigeria9s political relations with China. The problem investigated is therefore whether Nigeria-China trade relations is motivated by complementary national objectives and interests of the two parties or structured and driven by global rivalry between an incumbent hegemonic power United States, and its potential replacement, China. The study adopted the descriptive qualitative method as the method of data analysis. The study relied on secondary sources such as books, journals, articles, publications, magazines, government reports and also on primary sources such as interviews. The theoretical framework for the analysis of politics of Africa9s economic relations with China, with focus on Sino-Nigeria trade relations is the power transition theory developed by OrganskL This is because it enable the research understands at a glance the hierarchy in international power politics and its economic foundation. The findings of the study include the following: both Nigeria and China seem to gain significantly but not equally from their economic engagement, although Nigerians have expressed dissatisfaction with the labour practice of Chinese companies, the low quality of imported goods and the adverse effect of those imports on domestic production. The study recommends that Nigeria9s relations with China should be treated as a means of acquiring and indigenizing new technologies for Nigeria, and Nigeria political relations with China should be exploited to increase the net gains for Nigeria through diversification of her trade toward China.
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    Politics of Godfatherism and the Survival of Nigeria Democracy.
    (Department of Political Science, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2021-03-03) Abdullahi, Mohammed Abdul; Ibrahim, Aminu; Kana, Ebini A.A.
    An emergent feature of Nigeria democracy is the politics of Godfatherism in electoral process, today in Nigeria one hardly won an election without Godfatherism, Godfathers sees politics as an opportunity to invest in their Godson with the aim of getting not only their money but profits it has no w become business, this is quite unfortunate, politics ha ve been monetized in Nigeria, credibility does not count citizens with the highest bidder get party nomination, secure ticket and win an election, most credible candidate don't have huge amount of money to purchase party nomination forms this will link us to Godfatherism were people that are financially handicapped are sponsored by some people to clinch electoral victory call GODFA THERS. This paper is an overview of politics of Godfatherism and the survival ofN igeria democracy, this also covered some states across Nigeria and a critical looks at the activities of Godfathers, it goes to show the effect associated with it and the negation of democratic principles in Nigeria. We shall see the reasons and factors that encouraged it, the research adopts the secondary source of data while the elite theory was used to analysed Godfatherism in Nigeria, the paper concluded by saying, Godfathers invest in their Godson with the aim ofm aking profit, and when they Godson breach any agreement crisis erupt, Godfatherim truncate democracy as it deprived the people to vote for credible and competent leaders and the paper recommended that those involved in such act most be punish according to the law to serve as a deterrent to others, there should be education and enlightenment on the negative effect of Godfatherism and lastly youths most be given employment, because an idle man is a devil workshop, youths are mostly recruited for electoral fraud violence, killing and snatching of ballot boxes.
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    ROLE OF MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORK (MTN) ON NIGERIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
    (Department of Political Science, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2021-06-06) Onuk, Bulus Ojem; Ibrahim, Aminu
    Mobil Telecommunication Network are important players in the global economy, they are important players in the development of society, and this is due to their economic clout. However, there has been reservation about their operation in developing countries because of their exploitative nature. Focusing on the negativity associated with their operation will not provide a balanced view. This paper investigates the contribution of MTN Nigeria to the development of Nigeria economic. Primary and secondary sources of data were used. The data collected was analyzed using simple percentage and frequency. The result shows that MTN Nigeria has to a great extent contributed to the development of Nigeria economic through its various social investments in the country. The study concludes that MTN Nigeria has contributed to the development of Nigeria economic goals towards achieving the quality education goal by improving the infrastructure in the country. The research recommended that the government should encourage MTN to provide socio corporate responsibility especially in rural areas.
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    ROLE OF PARTY POLITICS AND LEADERSHIP RECRUITMENT IN THE SINGAPORE DEVELOPMENT
    (Department of Political Science, Nasarawa State University Keffi, 2016-04-05) Maiwada, Muktar; Ibrahim, Aminu; Jibrim, Attahiru Ango
    Singapore is one of Asia's "exceptional" success stories, transforming itself from a developing country to a modern industrial economy in one generation. In the last decade or so, Singapore's party politics and leadership system has remained consistently at or near the top of most major world leadership ranking systems. The thrust of this paper is to examine the roles of party politics and leadership recruitment in the effort of Singapore to achieve development: How both factors had helped to put in place a proven and "enviable system of government". This paper essentially relied on content analysis by using secondary source of data to embark on the exercise. The structural functionalist theory was employed to justify the argument. The findings of this paper revealed that Singapore's party politics and leadership recruitment scheme have brought about an open system, which remained consistent with the quality of its government, its development achievements, policy effectiveness as well as its competiveness in political participation. It was further revealed that these were made possible through investment in human capital, especially in education and building a culture of accountability, honesty and responsive leadership. The paper recommends among other things the adoption of honest and efficient leadership, objective mechanism for leadership recruitment and implementation of well thought out policies that will not only benefit the citizens presently but will ensure the future sustainability of the nation