ELECTORAL CORRUPTION AND VOTER SUPPRESSION: THE FIGHT AGAINST RIGGING IN NIGERIA’S 2023 GENERAL ELECTIONS (A CASE STUDY OF KANO STATE) CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Abstract This study examines the dynamics of electoral corruption and voter suppression in Nigeria’s 2023 general elections, with Kano State serving as a case study, while assessing efforts to counter rigging. Utilizing […]
SCHOOL PROJECT TOPICS BY DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION PROJECT TOPICS AND MATERIALS
Public Administration Research Project Topics & Materials for undergraduates and final year students in Nigeria.
CORRUPTION IN POLICE REFORM INITIATIVES
CORRUPTION IN POLICE REFORM INITIATIVES CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Abstract This study investigates how corruption systematically obstructs police reform efforts in Nigeria between 2015 and 2025, centering on key developments including the #EndSARS protests, implementation of the Police Act 2020, Community Policing schemes, and Police Trust Fund allocations during 2023–2025. Through documentary review, interviews with elites, […]
ANTI-CORRUPTION STRATEGIES IN NIGERIA: THE EFFECTIVENESS OF EFCC’S ASSET RECOVERY IN COMBATING FINANCIAL CRIMES
ANTI-CORRUPTION STRATEGIES IN NIGERIA: THE EFFECTIVENESS OF EFCC’S ASSET RECOVERY IN COMBATING FINANCIAL CRIMES. CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Abstract This study examines the effectiveness of asset recovery strategies employed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Nigeria’s fight against financial crimes, focusing on the 2023 Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) fraud scandal as a […]
JOB LOSSES FROM PRIVATIZATION AND WORKERS’ STANDARD OF LIVING: A CASE STUDY OF POWER SECTOR EMPLOYEES IN ABUJA
JOB LOSSES FROM PRIVATIZATION AND WORKERS’ STANDARD OF LIVING: A CASE STUDY OF POWER SECTOR EMPLOYEES IN ABUJA CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Abstract This study examines how privatization in Nigeria’s power sector has led to job losses and worsened workers’ living standards, particularly among Abuja-based employees. Drawing on household surveys, AEDC employment records, and qualitative interviews […]
THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC EFFECTS OF JOB LOSSES IN THE OIL AND GAS SECTOR ON HOUSEHOLD LIVING STANDARDS: A CASE STUDY OF THE NIGER DELTA REGION
THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC EFFECTS OF JOB LOSSES IN THE OIL AND GAS SECTOR ON HOUSEHOLD LIVING STANDARDS: A CASE STUDY OF THE NIGER DELTA REGION CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Abstract This study investigates the socio-economic consequences of employment reductions in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry for household welfare in the Niger Delta. Utilizing household survey data, macroeconomic […]
RISING RENTAL COSTS AND FORCED RELOCATION PATTERNS IN LAGOS METROPOLIS: EFFECTS ON FAMILY WELFARE AND CHILD EDUCATION (2021–2025)
RISING RENTAL COSTS AND FORCED RELOCATION PATTERNS IN LAGOS METROPOLIS: EFFECTS ON FAMILY WELFARE AND CHILD EDUCATION (2021–2025) CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Abstract Rising rental costs in Lagos Metropolis have exhibited a marked upward trajectory, with an average annual increase of 124% observed between 2021 and 2025. This inflationary trend has precipitated significant shifts in housing […]
DIGITAL FINANCIAL EXCLUSION AND POVERTY LEVELS AMONG RURAL WOMEN IN NIGERIA: A STUDY OF MOBILE MONEY ACCESS IN OYO STATE
DIGITAL FINANCIAL EXCLUSION AND POVERTY LEVELS AMONG RURAL WOMEN IN NIGERIA: A STUDY OF MOBILE MONEY ACCESS IN OYO STATE CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Abstract Despite Nigeria’s mobile money revolution reaching 147 million accounts by 2025, rural women in Oyo State continue to experience significant digital financial exclusion. Only 23% of these women maintain active mobile […]
DETERMINANTS OF JOB COMMITMENT AMONG EMPLOYEES OF THE INDEPENDENT NATIONAL ELECTORAL COMMISSION (INEC)
DETERMINANTS OF JOB COMMITMENT AMONG EMPLOYEES OF THE INDEPENDENT NATIONAL ELECTORAL COMMISSION (INEC) Abstract In this study, a quantitative survey research design was employed to investigate the determinants of job commitment among employees of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Nigeria. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire, which was administered to a sample […]
GENDER EQUALITY AND WOMEN’S PARTICIPATION IN POLITICS: A STUDY OF RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA
GENDER EQUALITY AND WOMEN’S PARTICIPATION IN POLITICS: A STUDY OF RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA Abstract The study investigated gender equality and women’s participation in politics within Rivers State, Nigeria, employing a quantitative survey research design. A structured questionnaire was crafted to gather data from a sample of 120 respondents, focusing on their perceptions and experiences regarding […]
IMPACT OF PUBLIC SECTOR ACCOUNTING ON PUBLIC FUND MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIA
IMPACT OF PUBLIC SECTOR ACCOUNTING ON PUBLIC FUND MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIA ABSTRACT Effective public sector accounting practices play a crucial role in enhancing transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the management of public funds. This study investigates the impact of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) adoption, challenges in implementing accrual-based accounting systems, and the role […]
INTERNAL REVENUE GENERATION: PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS (STUDY OF EZEAGU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA)
INTERNAL REVENUE GENERATION: PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS (STUDY OF EZEAGU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA) Abstract The study is concerned with the Internal Revenue Generation: problems and prospects, with focus on Ezeagu local government area of Enugu state. Finance is the bedrock of any organization, including the local government system. It is generally agreed that functionality of […]
BANDITRY AND INSECURITY IN NIGERIA
BANDITRY AND INSECURITY IN NIGERIA CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background to the Study The prevalence of armed conflict in Nigeria is a notable feature of the country’s political landscape today. Boko Haram insurgents have bombed worship centers and attacked government buildings, particularly in the North-Eastern region, leading to a sharp increase in cases of kidnapping, […]
THE CRITICAL ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF JOB LOSSES ON STANDARD OF LIVING IN NIGERIA
THE CRITICAL ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF JOB LOSSES ON STANDARD OF LIVING IN NIGERIA Abstract This study focused on “The Critical Assessment of the Impact of Job Losses on Standard of Living in Nigeria.” A quantitative survey research design was adopted to investigate the relationship between job losses and various socio-economic factors affecting the […]
EFFICACIES OF VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND SKILLS ACQUISITION PROGRAMME IN RELATION TO INDUSTRIAL SECTOR GROWTH IN NIGERIA
EFFICACIES OF VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND SKILLS ACQUISITION PROGRAMME IN RELATION TO INDUSTRIAL SECTOR GROWTH IN NIGERIA Abstract This study examined the efficacy of vocational training and skills acquisition programs in fostering industrial sector growth in Nigeria. A cross-sectional survey research design was adopted, and a structured questionnaire was designed to collect data from a sample […]
EVALUATING THE CONTRIBUTION OF BAD ROADS ON THE OCCURRENCE OF AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS IN NIGERIA
EVALUATING THE CONTRIBUTION OF BAD ROADS ON THE OCCURRENCE OF AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS IN NIGERIA CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY In comparison to other modes such as the transport of air, rail and water networks, the road transport system is by far the most popular way of transport in Nigeria. Studies in recent years […]
ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPLICATION OF FULANI HERDSMEN BANDITRY ACTIVITIES ON COMMUNITY SETTLEMENT.
ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPLICATION OF FULANI HERDSMEN BANDITRY ACTIVITIES ON COMMUNITY SETTLEMENT. CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.0 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The Fulani unarguably represent a significant part of the economy of Nigeria. They are the major breeders of goats, sheep and cattle as those animals are the major source of meat and affordable source of […]
ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECT OF COVID19 ON TOURISM IN NIGERIA
ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECT OF COVID19 ON TOURISM IN NIGERIA CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF STUDY The global community wake up in December 2019 to an outbreak of a disease named Coronavirus disease 2019 (abbreviated as COVID-19). The disease was described as an infectious disease that is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. The […]
ANALYSIS OF COVID-19 LOCKDOWN AND INCREASED HUNGER AMONGST CITIZENS
ANALYSIS OF COVID-19 LOCKDOWN AND INCREASED HUNGER AMONGST CITIZENS CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY According to current figures, there are nearly 925 million starving people on the planet. Just under 180 million pre-school children are stunted, meaning they suffer from chronic malnutrition. Hunger is “a situation in which people do […]
AN EXAMINATION OF THE EFFECT OF BANDITRY ON RURAL-URBAN MIGRATION IN NIGERIA
AN EXAMINATION OF THE EFFECT OF BANDITRY ON RURAL-URBAN MIGRATION IN NIGERIA CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.0 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Migration is regarded as the movement of person(s) from one ecological region to another region, which might be on temporary or permanent origin [Adewale 2005]. A group of persons migrate based on the […]
AN EMPIRICAL STUDY ON THE EFFECT OF UNEMPLOYMENT ON NIGERIA CRIME RATE
AN EMPIRICAL STUDY ON THE EFFECT OF UNEMPLOYMENT ON NIGERIA CRIME RATE CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY There are unique issues and threats of every community across the globe. It’s not an exception to Nigeria. She faces her own national, political, economic and cultural challenges as a developing world that have to a […]
A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECT OF BANDITRY ON RURAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECT OF BANDITRY ON RURAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Nigeria has been a battlefield for some time now. In addition to the perennial war between farms and herdmen, the Biafra rebels, radical Islamists in the North-East, kidnaps in several regions of […]