SOCIO-ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTION OF MILITARY RULE IN NIGERIA (1966 – 1999)

Department of History and International Studies Federal University Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria. Isreal.samuel@fulokoja.ed.ng 07063030796 & Professor Abdulrahman Ochi Suberu Department of History and International Studies Federal University Lokoja, Kogi State. Nigeria, 08036200845 Abstract The attempt of this scholarly endeavour is to examine the contribution of Nigeria military to the socio-economic development of Nigeria. Despites the…

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ECONOMIC INTELLIGENCE AND THE WAR ON TERROR IN WEST AFRICA: RETHINKING NIGERIA’S NATIONAL SECURITY AND FOREIGN POLICY ENGAGEMENTS

Godwin Ichimi Nigerian Institute of International Affairs Email: drichimi@gmail.com Abstract This paper recognizes the bearings existing between Economic Intelligence (EI) and the war on terror in West Africa. Also, that terrorism and terrorist groups thrive on multiple sources of illicit incomes and criminal transactions. With Boko Haram as a reference point, it is shown that…

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HISTORICAL ASSESSMENT OF HEALTH CARE DELIVERY IN NIGERIA, A MYTH OR REALITY: A STUDY OF ABUJA MUNICIPAL AREA COUNCIL, FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY, 2017 – 2022

George Adava Ayo Department of History and International Studies, Federal University Lokoja, Lokoja, Kogi State george.ayo@fulokoja.edu.ng & Ezeeala Martins Ifeanyi Department of History and International Studies, Federal University Lokoja, Lokoja, Kogi State. Abstract                                                The delivery of quality health care is crucial to achieving enhanced health benefits, patient safety and a positive patient experience of healthcare.…

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A CRITICAL REVIEW OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL, ANTHROPOLOGICAL AND ORAL DATA ON THE ORIGINS OF THE OKUN, NORTHEAST YORUBA-LAND

Paul-Kolade TUBI, PhD Department of Archaeology and Museum Studies, Federal University Lokoja Email: paul.tubi@fulokoja.edu.ng GSM: +234-8035984669 Abstract This study unearths, examines and documents the origin, peopling, and settlements of north east Yoruba land by the Okun, a subgroup of Yoruba nation. The paper submits that the origin of human settlements in Okun-land cannot be adequately…

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THE NIGERIAN MILITARY AND CIVIL CONFLICTS MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIA: A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE

Felicia Itodo National Defence College, Abuja, Nigeria. Abstract The paper is a critical attempt at reviewing and analyzing the role of the Nigerian military in internal civil conflict management in historical perspective. Thus, it delves into the different periods and instances of the involvement of the Nigerian military in managing conflicts within the country. The…

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PLIGHT OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS CAMPS IN NIGERIA, 2000 – 2019

Felicia Itodo National Defence College, Abuja, Nigeria. Abstract Internal displacement is gradually becoming an international scourge which is utmost concern to world leaders, national governments and humanitarian organizations. These displacements which have a myriad of drivers have impacted negatively on internal displaced persons globally especially the vulnerable segments of women and children. This paper therefore…

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CBN NAIRA RE-DESIGN POLICY AND THE EXPLOITATION OF AWKA RESIDENTS BY BUSINESS OWNERS

Egwuaba, Edward Ukwubile, Ph.D Department of Sociology Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam edwardegwuaba@yahoo.com/eu.egwuaba@coou.edu.ng & Sunday, Blessing Adeyi Department of Sociology, Prince Abubakar Audu University; Anyigba sundayblessingadeyi@gmail.com  Abstract This paper investigates the CBN Naira Re-Design Policy and theExploitation of Awka Residents by Business Owners. It examined the implications of naira redesign on the over-exploitative activities of…

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NON-STATE ACTORS, UNGOVERNED SPACES AND NIGERIA’S SECURITY QUESTION

Idoko Alison Department of History and International Studies Federal University Lokoja alison.idoko@fulokoja.edu.ng & Gerald Ezirim (PhD) Department of Political Science University of Nigeria, Nsukka gerald.ezirim@unn.edu.ng Abstract It is the primary responsibility of a state to provide security to life and property within a sovereign domain. However in Nigeria, this mandate seems to be inefficiently and…

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MUSEUM AND TOURISM AS A VITAL TOOL IN SCHOOL CURRICULUM AND CHILDREN UPBRINGING

Asimi Jimoh Elebiyo Department of History and International Studies Federal University, Lokoja Abstract Every society, whether simple or complex, has its own system for training and educating its youths, hence, education for the good life has been one of the most persistent concerns of men throughout history. However, the goal of education and the method…

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GOOD GOVERNANCE, ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY IN NIGERIA, AN APPRAISAL

EMERIBE CHINYERE VICTORY Student of Post-Graudate School Federal University Lokoja, Kogi State & PROF. SUBERU, OCHI ABDULRAHMAN Department Of History and International Studies, Federal University Lokoja Abdulrahman-Suberu.Fulokoja.Edu.N Abstract Good governance manifesting in areas of rule of law, transparency, accountability, citizens participation among others are sine qua non for national peace and development. However, ‘poverty of…

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