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    EFFECTS OF BOKO HARAM ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF BORNO STATE
    (Department of security and stratergics studies, 2019-09-30) Kashim, Ibrahim Jafaru
    This 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.
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    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, Bashir
    This 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.
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    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, Jafaru
    This 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.
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    EFFECT OF DIGITAL FORENSIC ON CRIME DETECTION IN NIGERIA
    (Department of Forensic Investigation, Nasrawa state University, Keffi, 2019-08-23) AJAYI, Oluwashina Joseph
    In 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.
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    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-Okeke
    This 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 schools
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    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 MMAH
    This 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.
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    ASSESSING KNOWLEDGE OF MALARIA RAPID DIAGNOSTIC TEST KITS THROUGH PARTICIPATORY COMMUNICATION IN SELECTED COMMUNITIES OF NASARAWA STATE
    (INSTITUTE OF GOVERNANCE AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES NASARA WA STATE UNIVERSITY, KEFFI, 2021-07-05) Agbo, Catherine Hembadroon
    In Nigeria, people die daily from malaria-related complications and nearly all the deaths, many of which could have been prevented, occur in low-resource settings. West Africa and Nigeria account for the highest mortality rates from malaria in the world.For an effective healthcare sector, the health workers are at the fore of health communication.This study, therefore, assesses knowledge of malaria Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) kits using participatory communication in select rural communities of Nasarawa State. The study employs survey research design with questionnaire, focus group discussion and in-depth interviews as instruments for data collection. Findings show that malaria is not just a common health burden of many families in the study area but that the prevalence level is very high, particularly in the rural communities with at least 70 per cent of patients who report to health facilities testing positive to the disease. Further findings indicate that awareness of malaria RDT kits among people in the rural communities of Nasarawa State is very high. Findings also show that there is positive perception of malaria RDT kits among the study population; and that the kits have enhanced the rapid diagnosis and treatment of the ailment due to their simplicity. The study thus recommends, among other things, that there is a compelling need for heightened awareness creation among the rural populace using participatory communication strategies through opinion leaders, religious leaders, traditional and community leaders, as well as community-based organisations on the necessity of living in clean and sanitary environments. There is an urgent need for training and retraining of information officers and community healthcare workers to become more proficient in participatory communication strategies so as to enhance acceptance and uptake of health innovations. This study therefore, concludes that participatory communication was the key element in the knowledge and acceptance of RDT kits in the select rural communities of Nasarawa State.
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    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 YOHANNA
    The 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 institutions
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    EVALUATION OF COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES USED IN THE : FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY ABUJA RESETTLEMENT SCHEME
    (INSTITUTE OF GOVERNANCE AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY, KEFFI, 2021-07-12) Jacob, Sananu
    This study brings to limelight the non-involvement of resettlement communities in planning and implementation as the bane to resettlement logjam in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The idea of people’s active participation in developmental projects is recently garnering momentum. This is not unconnected with the realisation of the numerous benefits the approach has in engendering effective and sustainable development. The advocacy for people’s inclusion in development projects has been shouldered by numerous development proponents and scholars over the years. In fact, people’s participation has even been added as a fresh component of development. Development that is fair to the present and the future is the development that is effective and sustainable. It is this backdrop that this study discusses the place of people’s active participation in resettlement schemes as a paradigm that would engender effective and sustainable development. This study evaluates the communication strategies used in the resettlement schemes by the Federal Capital Territory Administration. Mixed research methods comprising qualitative and quantitative are used in this study. The study embraced Democratic Participant Media Theory and Theory of Justice because of their suitability in enhancing social inclusiveness. This investigation found out that there is nonchalant attitude by the Federal Capital Territory Administration towards deploying participatory strategies in planning and executing resettlement schemes in FCT. This study however, recommends that for there to be effective and sustainable resettlement schemes in the Federal Capital Territory Abuja, the FCT has to appreciate deploying participatory communication approaches.
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    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 John
    Fraud 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.