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SIGNIFICANCE OF FASTING IN THE MONTH OF RAMADAN
As one of the five pillars of Islam, Ramadan is an act practiced annually by Muslims throughout the world. The act is observed by able-bodied Muslims in fulfillment of the Holy Prophet Muhammad’s injunction for all Muslims to…
The Impact of Oil Exploration on Biodiversity Management in the Niger Delta Area of Nigeria
Environmental pollution arising from oil prospecting and exploration in the Niger Delta area of Nigeria has impacted negatively on the area.
The leakages of crude oil, gas flaring and the escape of other chemicals used in oil production…
THE BENEFITS OF NIGERIA’S E-NAIRA AS A MEDIUM OF EXCHANGE
E-Currency which is an electronic legal tender is today fast becoming more and more popular and acceptable as a medium of exchange just like the conventional coins and banknotes in the transaction of businesses across the world. It is…
NDP 2021-2025: REFOCUSING NIGERIA’S ECONOMY FOR AGENDA 2050
President Muhammadu Buhari launched Nigeria’s National Development Plan, NDP 2021-2025 recently. The launch signaled the take-off of another medium-term plan as Nigeria matches on the path to the Agenda 2050. The Agenda 2050 is Nigeria’s…
THE REMOVAL OF NIGERIA FROM RELIGIOUS VIOLATION WATCHLIST BY THE UNITED STATES PRESIDENT
The removal of Nigeria from the religious violators watch-list by the President Joe Biden-led US administration in the run-up to the visit of Anthony Blinken, the US Secretary of State to Nigeria is a triumph of diplomacy and sagacity over…
THE IMPERATIVE OF VIABLE POLITICAL PARTIES TOWARDS ELECTION IN NIGERIA
Democracy is popularly defined as government of the people for the people by the people. This assertion can only be achieved through the structure instrumentality of political parties or independent candidates as may be provided for in any…
THE NEED FOR A NEW NATIONAL POPULATION CENSUS IN NIGERIA
Population Census is a periodic process of collecting, compiling, evaluating, analyzing and publishing or disseminating demographic, economic and social data on all persons in a delineated part of a country. The census can also be conducted…
ADDRESSING FLOOD DISASTERS IN NIGERIA
Floods are perennial disasters affecting many countries of the World especially those located in flood-prone areas such as sea shores and riverine areas.
Some floods are caused by natural phenomenon while others are due to human…
USING RESEARCH OUTCOMES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
In the words of the English theoretical physicist, Stephen Hawking, Scientists have become the bearers of the torch of discovery in our quest for knowledge. Similarly, The French Chemist and microbiologist Louis Pasteur said ‘Science knows…
NIGERIA’S INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AND THE NEED FOR PRIVATE SECTOR PLAYERS PARTICIPATION
Investment in sustainable infrastructure plays a crucial role in economic and overall societal development. It makes an indispensable contribution to more inclusive economic, social and environmental conditions that can encourage growth.…