TONE SYSTEMS OF IGBO, YORUBA AND IBIBIO: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS AND THE LINGUISTIC IMPLICATIONS Esther Ubong Sylvanus 1 Wale Ogunlaye 2 Department of Linguistics and Nigerian Languages, University of Uyo, Nigeria 1 & 2 Email: ubongesther09@gmail.com 1 Abstract This paper aims at providing a comparative analysis of the tonal systems of Igbo, Ibibio, and Yoruba, highlighting their similarities and differences. […]

MORPHOLOGICAL PROCESSES OF THE IBIBIO VERB Rosemary Ekerete Benjamin Department of Linguistics and Nigerian Languages, University of Uyo, Uyo, Nigeria Email: rosemaryebenjamin@uniuyo.edu.ng AbstractThis study examined the morphological processes of the Ibibio verb. The specific objectives were to investigate how and where verbal constituents are distributed and realised across morphological constructions and to discuss the morphological processes […]

RATIONALIZING CHARLES BEITZ’S NOTION OF GLOBAL JUSTICE: LESSONS FOR CONTEMPORARY POLITICAL DISCOURSE Solomon Terungwa Gbagir 1 Kenneth Ochuko Sodje 2 Department of Religion and Philosophy, University of Mkar, Mkar- Nigeria 1 Augustinian Institute, Makurdi, Benue State 2 Corresponding Email: terungwasolomon@gmail.com 1 Abstract The current global order perpetuates systemic injustices, including economic disparities, human rights violations, and environmental degradation, which compromise human […]

ASSESSING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF NIGERIA’S JUDICIARY IN PROTECTING HUMAN RIGHTS AND COMBATING CRIME Joshua Oluwafemi Ogunbunmi Department of Criminology and Security Studies, National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja Email: femibolade@yahoo.co.uk Abstract This study examines the role of the Nigerian judiciary in protecting human rights, with an emphasis on the effectiveness and challenges of the Nigerian judiciary […]

TRADITIONAL ARCHITECTURE AMONG THE IGBO OF NIGERIA: A CULTURAL PERSPECTIVE Ifeyinwa Cordelia Isidienu 1 Lotachukwu Loveth Amalukwue 2 Department of Igbo, African and Communication Studies, Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria 1 Department of English Language and Literature, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria 2 Corresponding E-mail: ll.amalukwue@unizik.edu.ng 2 Abstract The Igbo people of South-Eastern Nigeria are endowed with […]

YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT AND RISING INFLATION IN NIGERIA: A CALL FOR SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT STRATEGIES Halima Haruna Muhammad 1 Ahmed Malumfashi Halliru 2 Department of Economics, Al-Qalam University Katsina, Nigeria 1 Department of Economics, Umaru Musa Yaradua University, Katsina, Nigeria 2 Corresponding Email: halliruam77@gmail.com 1 Abstract Nigeria is facing a dual economic challenge: persistently high youth unemployment and escalating inflation. This paper explores […]

INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE AND PHILOSOPHICAL APPROACHES TO DATA COLLECTION IN EGUNGUN MASQUERADE FESTIVAL CONFLICTS AMONG THE IBADAN PEOPLE OF SOUTH-WEST NIGERIA Funmi Saliu Imaledo Department of Criminology and Security Studies, Dominion University, Nigeria Email: funmi.imaledo@dominionuniversity.edu.ng Abstract The study of the Egungun masquerade festival among indigenous Ibadan scholars faces significant challenges in method and methodology, primarily due to the application of Eurocentric […]

QUALITY ASSURANCE STRATEGIES AS DETERMINANTS OF TEACHERS’ INSTRUCTIONAL TASK PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN OGUN STATE Abiola Adebola Soneye 1 Senimetu Ileuma 2 Department of Arts & Social Science Education, Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria 1&2 Corresponding Email: Ileumaesther@gmail.com 2 Abstract Globally, the quality of education is imperative for the development of any society. Though Nigeria is […]