ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND THE REINVENTION OF LABOUR: A MARXIST ANALYSIS OF ALIENATION Elijah Okon John 1 Aniekan Godwin Peter 2 Department of Philosophy, University of Uyo, Nigeria Corresponding Email: aniekanp4@gmail.com 2 Abstract In today’s world, artificial intelligence is altering the way people work. Many jobs are now performed by machines, and more changes are still coming. This paper […]

THE IMPACT ANALYSIS OF GOODLUCK JONATHAN’S FOREIGN POLICY ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA Naomi A. Phinos 1 Agustine Ukachukwu Opara 2 Department of Political Science and International Relations, University of Abuja, Nigeria 1 & 2 Email: naomi.phinos@uniabuja.edu.ng 1 Abstract This paper examined the impact analysis of Goodluck Jonathan’s foreign policy on economic development in Nigeria. During Goodluck Jonathan’s administration, Nigeria was […]

PROLIFERATION OF PRAYER HOUSES AND HEALING HOMES IN ONNA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF AKWA IBOM STATE: A SOCIO- RELIGIOUS PERSPECTIVE John Akpan Johnson Department of Religious and Cultural Studies, University of Uyo, Nigeria Email: akpanjohn681@gmail.com Abstract There is great concern over the ways in which prayer houses and healing homes are being established in our contemporary society. Proliferation […]

ACCOUNTABILITY, ETHICAL ORIENTATION AND DEMOCRACY AS PILLARS OF GOOD GOVERNANCE IN NIGERIA’S SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Austin A. Mbacchu 1 Johnson U. Ofoegbu 2 Kenechukwu K. Makwudo 3 Department of Philosophy, Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria 1 Department of Educational Foundations/Administration, Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, Nigeria 2 Philosophy Department, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam, Nigeria 3 Corresponding Email: audraustin@gmail.com 1 Abstract […]

STATE RESPONSE, ETHNIC NATIONALISM AND THE PROLIFERATION OF SMALL ARMS AND LIGHT WEAPONS IN SOUTH EAST, NIGERIA David Amadike Wokocha 1 Roberts Osatohanmwen Asemota 2 Tyover Benjamin Amena 3 Peace and Conflict Unit, School of General Studies, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Nigeria 1, 2 & 3 Corresponding Email: da.wokocha@mouau.ed.ng 1 Abstract Tensions resulting from ethnic nationalist agitations in the South East region […]

CONTESTING SOVEREIGNTY: CHINESE NONINTERFERENCE AND GOVERNANCE IN AFRICA? Ibukun David  Department of International Relations, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria Email: davidi@oauife.edu.ng Abstract This study examines the implications of the limited concept of sovereignty that frames China’s policy of noninterference for governance in Africa. It argues that while this policy has allowed China to expand its presence […]

EFFECTS OF FINANCIAL DISPARITIES BETWEEN THE APC AND PDP ON THE ELECTORAL PERFORMANCE OF THE TWO PARTIES IN MALUMFASHI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KATSINA STATE, NIGERIA Muhammad Muhammad Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina, Nigeria Email: muhammadmuhammadmono@gmail.com Abstract The study examined the effects of financial disparities between the APC […]

SOCIO-RELIGIOUS CHALLENGES IN MARRIAGE INSTITUTION AMONG UMUNUMO CLAN IN EHIME MBANO OF IMO STATE, NIGERIA Vic-Martin Igwe 1 Victor Bassey Edet 2 Lumen Christi Academy, Olia, Kogi State, Nigeria 1 Department of Religious and Cultural Studies, Uma Ukpai School of Theology, Uyo, Nigeria 2     Corresponding Email: vicbas18@gmail.com 2 Abstract Marital conflict is a common occurrence among couples in every society. In Umunumo Clan […]

EFFECTS OF POLITICAL CONFLICTS ON THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF EBIRALAND, KOGI STATE OF NIGERIA Muhammad Idris Japa 1 Basil O. Ibebunjo 2 Charles Omotola Olusanya 3 Department of Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution, National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja 1, 2 & 3 Corresponding Email: cnwosu@noun.edu.ng Abstract This study examines the effects of political conflicts on the socio-economic development of Ebiralan […]