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Item Open Access EFFECTS OF BOKO HARAM ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF BORNO STATE(Department of security and stratergics studies, 2019-09-30) Kashim, Ibrahim JafaruThis study assess the effects of Boko Haram on economic development of Borno State, which has been making headlines since 2009 for violence, terrorist activities among others. The typical headlines on about the state are coordinated and uncoordinated bombing of public, private buildings, drive by shootings, targeted killings, suicide bombing of communities and sporadic gun battles and others which virtually affects all economic activities in the state. To achieve objectives of the study, both primary and secondary sources of data collection was used, several categories of respondents which include civil servants, youths, women, traditional rulers, traders, religious leaders, security agents, and students. The study used multistage sampling method to select the respondents; a total of 400 respondents were drawn from the entire population of 5,925,668 in Borno State, December, 2016 projection. The statistical tools used for data analysis was descriptive statistic (simple percentage). The analysis was presented in-form of tables. The result of the study indicate that religious extremism, poverty, unemployment, literacy, corruption and arrogant display of affluence by the elitist class are the major-factors responsible for Boko Haram terrorism in Borno State. The study reveal that many lives and properties were destroyed; it also discovered that the most effective strategy and techniques to end terrorism in the state is through dialogue, negotiation and lasting resort should be use of force. The study therefore recommended that both State and local governments should implement its constitutional duties by providing maximum security to its citizens and to improve the living standard of the people, Borno state and its local governments should ensure that rising poverty indices are reversed and a realistic social security program is pursued. Government should systematically encourage and support the educational sector non-governmental organization should support government to encourage women empowerment because they are the vulnerable group, religious institutions and leaders should create sensitization on effect of terrorism in the society.Item Open Access EFFECT OF AUDIT COMMITTEE CHARACTERISTICS ON EARNINGS QUALITY OF LISTED CEMENT COMPANIES IN NIGERIA(Department of Forensic Investigation, Nasrawa state University, Keffi, 2019-08-27) Ibrahim, BashirThis study examines the effect of audit committee characteristics on earning quality of listed cement companies in Nigeria. The study adopts ex-post facto design, the study was conducted on four (4) quoted cement companies: (Ashaka Cement Plc, Dangote, Lafarge, WAPCO Nigeria Plc and Company of Northern Nigeria). Using the Nigeria stock Annual Report as at November, 2016, covering the period of 2005 to 2015. Findings from the study indicates that significant positive effect of Audits Committee independence, Audit committee number of meetings and Audit Committee financial expertise on financial reporting quality. Findings also indicate an insignificant negative effect of Audit Committee Size. Based on these findings, the study concludes that the quoted Cement Companies expected to produce quality financial statement reports when committee numbers are mainly professionals accountants or expertise. Therefore cement manufacturing companies in Nigeria should not be interested in large size of the audit committee but the quality of its members.Item Open Access EFFECT OF FORENSIC ACCOUNTING SERVICES ON FINANCIAL CRIMES DETECTION OF LISTED DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS IN NIGERIA(DEPARTMENT OF FORENSIC INVESTIGATION INSTITUTE OF GOVERNANCE AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY, KEFFI, 2019-08-17) Ishiaku, JafaruThis study examines the effect of forensic accounting services on financial crimes detection of listed deposit money banks in Nigeria. The increasing spate of financial crimes perpetrated through the banking sector under the watchful eyes of internal and external auditors, banking inspectors, supervisors and regulatory agencies and the fact that the banks are employing all necessary measures including the use of forensic accounting services to curtail this crime motivated this study in order to look into the resultant effect of forensic accounting services on financial crimes detection of listed deposit money banks in Nigeria.. This study proxied forensic accounting services by litigation support, expert consultancy and fraud investigation which were tested against fraud. The study used 14 quoted deposit money banks for the period of year 2007 to 2016. The data for the study were collected using secondary source. The hypotheses of the study were tested using regression analysis. The result of the study shows that fraud investigation and expert consultancy have negative insignificant effect on financial crime while litigation support has positive and significant effect on fraud. While expert consultancy reduces the level of frauds in banks, the level of reduction in the fraud level is of no significance. In line with this, it is recommended that banks employ more of expert consultancy. The quantum of the services will lead to a more drastic fall in fraud level with consequent significant effect. It is also recommended for a less dependence on litigation support as it has no negative effect of fraud level. Thus, attention should be more focused on expert consultancy and increased fraud investigation.Item Open Access EFFECT OF DIGITAL FORENSIC ON CRIME DETECTION IN NIGERIA(Department of Forensic Investigation, Nasrawa state University, Keffi, 2019-08-23) AJAYI, Oluwashina JosephIn the past years, digital forensics has become increasingly important in cases where electronic devices were used in the perpetration of a crime. This study examined the effect of Digital Forensics on crime detection in Nigeria. Specifically, the study centered on Computer forensic, Mobile forensic, and Network forensic as forms of Digital forensic and their effect on Crime detection were examined. The survey research design method was adopted for this study. The population of the study was 49 staff from three (3) law enforcement agencies. The instrument used to gather relevant data for the data was the questionnaire. Frequencies and percentages in cross-tabulations were used for describing the data. In testing the hypotheses for this study, Multiple Regression and ANOVA were adopted to examine the influence of the independent variables on the dependent variable. The findings showed that all forms of Digital forensic examined have significant effect on the detection of Crime. It was also noted from the result of the analysis that the rate of prosecution has increased since the adoption of digital forensic in Crime detection. It was established that relevant laws in Nigeria such as the Cyber Crime Act 2015, and Evidence Act 2011 enhanced the acceptance of digital evidence in a court of law. The study concluded that there is a significant effect of Computer forensic, Mobile forensic, and Network forensic on Crime detection in Nigeria. It was recommended that law enforcement agencies should continue to uphold the adoption of digital forensic in criminal investigation so as to further increase Crime detection in Nigeria.Item Open Access INFLUENCE OF ICT ON THE MANAGEMENT OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KEFFI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF NASSARAWA STATE(Postgraduate Diploma in Education Administration and Planning, 2019-12-01) Maudline, Ebere Chris-OkekeThis research is concerned with the influence of information Communication Technology (ICT) in the management of secondary schools in keffi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. In the recent years, the used of ICT has become a global practice in the Public Administration. Infact, ICT is a 21st century weapon for accurate administrative and record keeping. ICT has enhanced the processes of advanced knowledge and skills necessary for effective functioning in the modern world. It is not an over statement to say that there are increasingly influx in the nominal roll of schools in Keffi Local Government Area which definitely require advance tools for effective administrative management. This study has really shown the urgent need for the introduction of the use ICT in those schools in Keffi Local Government Areas and other Local Government areas of Nasarawa state should also adopt the use of ICT in the management of their secondary schoolsItem Open Access APPLICATION OF THE PRINCIPLES OF DECENTRALIZATION IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF UNIVERSAL BASIC EDUCATION (UBE) PROGRAMME IN NORTH CENTRAL ZONE, NIGERIA(Department of Educational Administration and Planning, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, 2019-10-19) OSSOM, OSSOM MMAHThis study, Application of the principles of decentralization in UBE programme implementation in the North Central Geo-political Zone was necessitated by concerns over Nigeria‟s huge investment in the programme implementation, the poor results attained between 2005 and 2017 as well as States and LGAs‟ inability to assume full responsibility for UBE implementation as specified in Nigeria‟s 1999 Constitution, as amended. The study used a descriptive survey research design targeting a population of 35,835 UBE system administrators at Federal, State and LGA level in the study area. 2,003 sampled respondents provided insight on decentralization practices in UBE implementation in the geo-political zone through questionnaires and an interview schedule used in collecting data. Frequency counts, percentages and charts as well as Mean and Standard deviation were used to answer the research questions, while Chi-square statistics was used to test the null hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. Among other things, the findings revealed that there is non-implementation of the principles of decentralization in its full extent. Specific findings included the fact that Federal, State and Local Government Authorities, to a large extent have not applied the principles of decentralization in UBE implementation in the North Central geo-political zone; States, and Local Government Areas have not enjoyed due autonomy in the performance of constitutionally assigned UBE roles and appropriate resources especially funds have not been provided by States and Local Government Areas for successful UBE implementation. These findings prompted the study‟s recommendation of strict adherence to the principles of decentralization in UBE implementation, creation of an enabling environment for States and Local Government Areas to enjoy due autonomy in the performance of assigned constitutional roles in UBE implementation, provision of adequate resources, especially funds for designated activities under the UBE programme arrangement in the North Central Geo-political zone, among others. While acknowledging Federal Government‟s constitutional right to intervene in critical aspects of UBE implementation, the study however recommended that such interventions should be done in proper consultation with States, reflecting and fully supportive of States‟ priorities while at the same time reinforcing States‟ constitutional obligation to lead and own their basic education delivery processes.Item Open Access COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN PUBLIC POLYTECHNICS IN NORTH-CENTRAL GEO-POLITICAL ZONE, NIGERIA(Department of Educational Administration and Planning, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, 2019-06-21) AGANA, TIMOTHY YOHANNAThe study analyzed Human Resource Management Practices in Public Polytechnic in North Central Geo- Political Zone, Nigeria. The study was guided by four objectives, with corresponding four research questions and hypotheses. The study used cross-sectional survey research design. The total population for the study comprised of 6,228 respondents (made up of 20 Registrars, 4, 121 academic staffs and 2, 087 nonacademic staff) from the 10 public polytechnics in North Central Geo-political zone, Nigeria. The sample size of this study consists of 842 respondents (20 Registrars, 408 academic staff and 414 non-academic staff) drawn from 10 public polytechnics in six (6) states that constitute North Central Geo-Political zone, Nigeria. The study used two (2) instruments for data collection. The instruments are semi-structured interview for Registrars of public polytechnics and questionnaire on Human Resource Management Practices in Public Polytechnics (QHRMPPP). The instruments were pilot tested on 5 schools and 50 staff in Federal Polytechnic Bauchi. Cronbach Alpha coefficient statistical tool of estimating reliability was used to determine the coefficient of internal consistency of the 2 instruments. The coefficient of internal consistency of 0.71 was obtained. The study found among others that difference exist between Human Resource Practices in Public Polytechnics in North Central Geo-political Zone, Nigeria, as federal polytechnics were more effective because of the adequate funds at their disposal than their state counterparts, which they normally utilize in undertaking human resource activities. The study recommended that public polytechnics in the North Central Geo-Political Zone Nigeria need to synergize with NBTE to organize workshops, seminars and symposia for all the staff of the various institutions to enable them update knowledge and skills needed for conducting and management of all Human Resource activities in their institutionsItem Open Access EFFECT OF FINANCIAL CONTROL MECHANISMS ON MANAGEMENT OF FUNDS IN NATIONAL JUDICIAL COUNCIL, ABUJA.(INSTITUTE OF GOVERNANCE AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY KEFFI, 2019-12-20) Akwe, Kennedy Anyapa JohnFraud is a very common thing in the world of this day we live in. It takes different forms in different organizations; the most common and frequent occurrences happen in public organizations/offices. This study examines effect of financial control mechanisms on management of funds in National Judicial Council (NJC). The study adopted a survey research design with the sample population of 140 staff at account department and audit in National Judicial Council, Abuja. Data were collected and analyzed using Ordinary least squares method of regression with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) to determine and analyze the effect of anti-fraud strategies; also frequency distribution and percentages were used amongst other models. Based on the finding the study concluded that mismanagement of funds is controlled when all assets and expenditures are authorized before payments are made. It is also concluded that independence of audit reduces financial mismanagement in the National Judicial Council. Furthermore, the use of computer technology greatly helps against financial mismanagement. However, the study concludes that separation of responsibility amongst the staff of the National Judicial Council would have enhanced financial management of the National Judicial Council Abuja, Nigeria but the National Judicial Council Abuja, Nigeria has not been separating its staff such that no one person does the work alone.Item Open Access EVALUATION OF THE PERFORMANCE OF NIGERIAN POLICE FORCE IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM IN TARABA STATE(INSTITUTE OF GOVERNANCE AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES, NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY, KEFFI, 2019-05-12) Nwachukwu, Blessing AmarachiThis study examines how well the police in Taraba North Senatorial District have been able to administer criminal justice, especially against the backdrop of allegations of gross abuse of power arrest, detention, investigation and prosecutions as well as operational inefficiency often leveled against them by critics. To assess the level of credibility in these allegations the researcher administered questionnaires on one hundred crime suspect and fifty police officers selected from the five police divisions out of the existing eight in Taraba North Senatorial District. Though, not all the questions in the questionnaire were freely answered by the respondents for fear of apprehension. They were thus assured that every information, that was released by them will enjoy top confidentiality. At the end of the whole exercise it was discovered that the police have not been able to live up to expectation as a results of an over weighing influence of their own sub-culture which is largely emphasized by brutality, bribery and corruption as well as outright lack of motivation among serving police officers. The study recommended an overhauling of criminal justice system among other recommendations.Item Open Access CORRECTIONAL REFORMS AND INMATES’ REHABILITATION IN NIGERIA(INSTITUTE OF GOVERNANCE AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY, KEFFI, 2019-10-16) Yunusa, Saidu MuhammadThis study examines the correctional reforms in terms of administrative, welfare, penal and infrastructural reforms on inmates’ rehabilitation in Nigeria. The study adopts a survey design considering the nature and the scope of the study. The population of the study is entire correctional staff and inmates in Nigeria. The six geo-political zones in the country were used, where one correctional centre was selected from each of the zones. Thus a stratified sampling method was adopted to select a correctional centre from each of these zones. Thus a total of 6 correctional centres were used as representation of the six geo political zones that made up the country. The 6 correctional centres used are Kuje correctional centre (North Central), Gombe Correctional centre (North East), Kaduna Central correctional centre (North West), Porthacurt Maximum correctional centre (South South), Enugu Correctional centre (South East), and Ikoyi Correctional centre (South West). These correctional centres are used because they are maximum correctional centres and are adequate and sufficient to represent the entire reforms in the correctional centre because of their homogeneity. The study adopts convenient and random sampling methods to select the correctional centres’ officials and the inmates for the study. Thus, 20 correctional centres’ officials and 30 inmates were selected from each of the 6 correctional centres selected for the study. This makes a total number of 300 respondents selected as sample size for analysis. The data for this study was collected from primary sources. The questionnaire was carefully designed with both close ended of 4 point likert format (Strongly Agreed (4), Agreed (3), Disagreed (2), Strongly Disagreed (l), Undecided (0)) and, a few open ended questions to seek the opinion of the respondents on the rehabilitation programmes provided. Regression analysis frequency distribution and percentages (%) were used and found out that, correctional reforms in terms of administrative, welfare, penal justice, and infrastructural reforms are positively related to inmates’ rehabilitation with statistical significance. It is concluded in general that; correctional reforms are positively related to inmates’ rehabilitation in Nigeria. It is recommended among others that, the Nigerian correctional should ensure the effectiveness of correctional reforms in terms of administrative, welfare, penal justice, and infrastructural reforms in the prisons for the inmates to return back to the society as complete, self-supporting and accepted members of the society.