PRINCIPLES AND THEORIES IN EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT: BASIS OF INSTITUTIONAL EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS S. ‘Tayo Subair 1, R. Adeola Ibrahim 2 & Oluwatoyin B. Akinola 3 Department of Educational Management, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria 1,2 & 3 Corresponding Email: sosubair@oauife.edu.ng 1 Abstract This paper examines how the integration of classical, behavioural, and contemporary management theories can enhance institutional efficiency and effectiveness […]

SDG-3: APPRAISING THE NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT POLICY DIRECTION AND IMPLEMENTATION ON PHYSICIANS’ WELLBEING Love Ogbeyalu Charles Ukeagu Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Pharmacology, St George’s University, St George’s, Grenada. Email: lovecharlesukeagu@yahoo.com Abstract It is on record that the Nigerian government has implemented various policies and interventions to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG-3), which focuses on […]

MARITAL CONFLICT FACTORS AND STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMACE IN PUBLIC JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL IN ALIMOSHO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA Felix Onyela 1, Adeola Adams 2 & Elisha Mallam Duchi 3 Member, Society for Peace Studies and Practice, Abuja Chapter 1 Department of Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, National Open University of Nigeria 2 Member, Institute for Crisis Resolution, Peacebuilding […]

REGIONAL INTEGRATION AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: THE CASE OF ECOWAS IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA Oyejide Felix Omotosho Department of Political Science, School of Arts and Sciences (SAS), University of The Gambia, The Gambia. Email: ofomotosho@utg.edu.gm Abstract This study examined the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in promoting regional integration and economic diversification within the Economic Community of […]

MARTIN BUBER’S NOTION OF EDUCATION: DIALOGUE, ENCOUNTER, AND THE FORMATION OF THE WHOLE PERSON Emmanuel Egbe Ukata Department of Philosophy, St. Augustine’s Institute of Philosophy, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria. Email: michaelokewu905@gmail.com Abstract   Martin Buber’s philosophy of dialogue offers a profound and humanistic foundation for rethinking education in both its theory and practice. Rooted in […]

ARMED BANDITRY IN NORTHERN NIGERIA: CAUSES AND IMPLICATIONS FOR NATIONAL SECURITY Osuigwe Damian Chukwuebuka  Department of Philosophy, Imo State University Owerri, Nigeria Email: robertdamianfrank@gmail.com Abstract Banditry has become a challenge and threat to national security. The level at which bandits operate within the landscape of Northern Nigeria has led to violent crimes such as kidnapping, raping, […]

ETHNICITY AND RELIGION IN AFRICAN POLITICS: INSTRUMENTS FOR POLITICAL MOBILIZATION AND CONFLICT Ahmed Marafa Department of Political Science, Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina Email: ahmadmarafa1@gmail.com Abstract Ethnicity and religion are essential part of people’s socio-cultural environment that form part of the social determinants which shape nations towards the path to democratic advancement and development.  However, in […]

RORTY’S THESIS OF RELIGION AS A CONVERSATION STOPPER: A METAPHYSICAL PARADIGM Alo Franklin Chibuzor Department of Philosophy, Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State Email: chibuzorfrank208@gmail.com Abstract Religion as a concept has generated divergent perspectives, interpretations and approaches among scholars. While some speak in favour of it, others see it as problematic. Richard Rorty, for instance, heavily […]