FAILURE OF GOVERNANCE IN THE NIGERIAN STATE: THE WAY FORWARD By Mordi John Friday & Cyril Columbus Obianke Department of Philosophy University of Delta, Agbor, Nigeria Abstract The failure of governance in Nigeria is a significant issue in scholarly discourse. This paper critically examines the nature and character of political leadership in Nigeria and its […]

A CRITIQUE OF THE COLONIAL UNDERPININGS OF NIGERIAN EDUCATION POLICIES By Joseph Chinedu Ofobuike Department of Philosophy  Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria Abstract The paper engages in a historico-critical appraisal of Nigerian education policies to show how it has not broken links with its colonial past, even after years of political independence. It divides Nigerian […]

HABERMAS’ DISCOURSE ETHICS AND MATTHEW LIPMAN’S CLASSROOM COMMUNITY OF INQUIRY AS A MODEL OF CONFLICT MITIGATION IN THE NIGER-DELTA REGION OF NIGERIA By Emmanuel E. Ette & Chidoziri Obioma Ihehuilo Department of Philosophy University of Uyo, Nigeria Abstract The Niger Delta region of Nigeria, the region that plays host to multinational oil companies has been […]

JOHN LOCKE ON REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY AND THE ART OF GOOD GOVERNANCE IN BAYELSA STATE By Okorobia, Gideon Azigbeotu & Azibalua Onyagholo Department of Philosophy Niger Delta University, Nigeria Abstract The study examines John Locke on Representative Democracy and the art of governance in Bayelsa State. It adopted expository and textual analysis. The findings of the […]

EVALUATING GOVERNANCE AND LEGITIMACY DEFICIENCIES IN SUSTAINABLE DEMOCRACY IN NIGERIA By Uche Patrick Okoye Okwukwe Chihurumnanya Nwakanwandu Henry Friday Ighodaro & Angela Akhidenor Department of Public Administration National Institute of Construction Technology and Management Uromi, Edo State, Nigeria Abstract Nigeria has had a widespread problem of governance legitimacy, closely linked to corruption, election misconduct, and […]

COMMUNALISM AND INDIVIDUALISM: REVIEWING THE SCRAMBLE BETWEEN CAPITALISM AND HUMANISM- PERSPECTIVES ON FUTURE PEACEBUILDING By Elisha Mallam Duchi Department of Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution  National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja Moses Etila Shaibu  Department of Political Science National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja & Taiwo Philip Orebiyi Department of Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution […]

SITUATING THE CHALLENGES AND PERFORMANCE OF SMALL BUSINESSES IN BORDER COMMUNITIES OF NIGERIA AND CAMEROON: THE IMPACT OF GOVERNMENT ROLE AND POLICY INCENTIVES By Ibrahim Musa Federal Polytechnic Mubi, Adamawa, Nigeria Murtala Sabo Sagagi & Mukhtar Shehu Aliyu Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria  Abstract The study investigated the Moderating effect of Government Policy Incentives on the Relationship […]

AN APPRAISAL OF POLITICAL LEADERSHIP IN NIGERIA VIS-À-VIS KANTIAN ETHICS By Oto-Obong John Udoeka Precious Uwaezuoke Obioha & Christopher Udofia Department of Philosophy Akwa Ibom State University, Nigeria Abstract In this paper, we shall explore the application of Kant’s ethics to political leadership in Nigeria, showing its potential to address persistent challenges such as corruption, nepotism, and weak governance structures. […]

COPING STRATEGIES AND ACADEMIC STRESS OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OF GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING, UNIVERSITY OF UYO, AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA By Hanson Manuabuchi Ukaegbu &                           Uduak Okokon Ekpenyong Department of Guidance and Counselling University of Uyo, Nigeria Abstract The study investigated the relationship between coping strategies and academic stress of Undergraduate Students of Guidance and Counselling, University of […]

A LEXICO-GRAPHOLOGICAL STUDY OF SELECTED POEMS IN GBOGI’S LOCOMOTIFS AND OTHER SONGS By Bassey Garvey Ufot & Ruth Frederick Uduak Department of English University of Uyo, Nigeria Abstract This paper investigates the stylistic elements present in Tosin Gbogi’s poetry collection, Locomotifs and Other Songs, specifically focusing on lexico-semantic and graphological features. It studies how the […]