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This study explores the managerial challenges and prospects in the university of Benin theatre.The study analyzes case studies of individuals in the managerial aspects in the theatre.The findings provide insights for theatre managers seeking to improve the prospects of their theatre.

This research specifically examines the use of the Twitter hashtag in the mobilization of Lagos youth for the #EndSARS protests of 2020. This study became necessary and was carried out due to the fact that there has been no extensive research done to the extent and influence of the Twitter hashtag in the mobilization of Lagos youth for the #EndSARS protests of 2020. The objectives of this study were to determine the extent of the access to information on the #EndSARS protest through the Twitter hashtag, to ascertain the perception of Lagos youth to the information available to them on the #EndSARS protest and to investigate the extent to which Lagos youth were able to influence the Twittersphere using the Twitter hashtag. The survey design was adopted for this study with the aid of a 15-item questionnaire which was administered to 400 respondents purposively selected from the three senatorial districts in Lagos state. Data obtained were analyzed and presented with the aid of frequency tables, simple percentages and mean score. The key findings of this study showed that the Twitter hashtag was instrumental for spreading information about the #EndSARS protests, Lagos youth had a positive outlook towards this information and they were able to influence the Twittersphere to a very large extent using the Twitter hashtag. Therefore, this study concludes that the Twitter hashtag was indeed effective and influential in spreading information about the 2020 #EndSARS protests and in the mobilization of Lagos youth for the protests. To this end, it is recommended that the Twitter hashtag should be used more as a tool for the exchange of information as well as online activism. Also, this study proved that the Twitter hashtag was effective for mass physical mobilization therefore; it is recommended that it should be sustained.

Over the past several decades, the economies of the world have become greatlyconnected through international trade and globalization. Foreign trade has been identifiedas the oldest and most important part of a country's economic relationship. The basis forforeign trade rests on the fact that nations do differ in their resource endowment, preferences, technology, scale of production and capacity for growth and development. Over the past decades the volume of trade between nations of the world has increasedconsiderably. Particularly, Nigeria has witnessed a sharp rise in the volume of tradeandinvestment with other nations of the world. The relations between Nigeria andChinawhich cut across political, trade, investment, aid and military spheres have grownsomuch in recent years.

This research work attempts to examine the monarchical ChangeandContinuity of the Benin kingdom. Historians throughout h man history believeinthe inevitability of change. Some people also believe that change is not mono-causal but multi-causal.

The study examines the emergence, organization, and operations of Boko Haram and the Islamic State of West Africa and their links with other international terrorist organizations. The objectives of the study were to examine the emergence of Boko Haram and the Islamic State of West Africa in north-east Nigeria; examine the organization and operations of Boko Haram and the Islamic State of West Africa as violent groups opposed to the state; establish the links between Boko Haram and the Islamic State of West Africa and their connections with other international terror groups such as Al-Qaeda, Al-Shabab, Taliban and ISIS; and assess the efforts of the Multinational Joint Task Force in combating them. The study used data collected from publications of governmental and international governmental organizations and unstructured oral interviews with serving and retired military personnel. The publications were subjected to textual analysis, while the oral interviews were stored and later transcribed and analyzed. The study found that Boko Haram and the Islamic State of West Africa emerged in the north-east of Nigeria with its main ideology of the establishment of a pure Islamic State (theocratic state) that is based on strict implementation of Sharia law in Nigeria and the neighbouring countries of Chad, Niger and Cameroon. The terrorist groups’ attacks on the Nigerian state and the neighbouring countries of Chad, Niger and Cameroon comprising the military, para-military and civilians’ targets led to wanton destruction of lives and properties. Boko Haram and the Islamic State of West Africa had links with other international terrorism networks such as Al-Qaeda, Taliban, Islamic State, Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb AQIM and Al-Shabaab in aspects of ideology which centered on establishing an Islamic Caliphate that will address problems faced by Muslims worldwide. Other area of collaboration include training, funding, arms supply and logistic supports which facilitated their operations, expansions and attacks; and military and non military approaches adopted by the federal government of Nigeria led to the degrading of Boko Haram and the Islamic State of West Africa fighters. This thesis contends that the functionality of Boko Haram
and the Islamic State of West Africa thrived in their collaboration due to the international support they received from other terrorist organizations

The study sought to evaluate the perception of UNIBENN students on the media brokers in peace and conflict resolutions in the 21 st century. The researcher revealed that the changing nature of peace and conflict resolution as brought by trends in modern communication technologies have af orded the media to be active participants in the negotiation process. However, the study shows that UNIBEN students of mass communication have little knowledge about the concept especially in the area of peace journalism to foster stability in crisis prone areas. Anchored on the agenda setting theory, the researcher articulates views that with the media ability to set the agenda for the society, it can help through its programme content drive social change and advocate peace oriented messages giving the society’s impression on the media as credible institution to push their course. The study adopted the survey research design method eliciting findings that the influence of the media on the society has weakened the power of diplomats in foreign af airs as well as the sovereignty of national government. To this end, the researcher revealed that as the media functions as mediators and peace brokers, the role of brokers is been threatened. The study concludes that institutions of government should make frantic ef orts towards improving a stronger synergy with the power house of information- the media. The study also looked at the knowledge of the new concept amongst student of mass communication advocating for the need to fully review the curriculum to accommodate this new trend in public diplomacy as
well as charting a direction towards peace journalism most especially in the African continent, Nigeria especially.

The study sought to evaluate the perception of UNIBENN students on the media brokers in peace and conflict resolutions in the 21 st century. The researcher revealed that the changing nature of peace and conflict resolution as brought by trends in modern communication technologies have af orded the media to be active participants in the negotiation process. However, the study shows that UNIBEN students of mass communication have little knowledge about the concept especially in the area of peace journalism to foster stability in crisis prone areas. Anchored on the agenda setting theory, the researcher articulates views that with the media ability to set the agenda for the society, it can help through its programme content drive social change and advocate peace oriented messages giving the society’s impression on the media as credible institution to push their course. The study adopted the survey research design method eliciting findings that the influence of the media on the society has weakened the power of diplomats in foreign af airs as well as the sovereignty of national government. To this end, the researcher revealed that as the media functions as mediators and peace brokers, the role of brokers is been threatened. The study concludes that institutions of government should make frantic ef orts towards improving a stronger synergy with the power house of information- the media. The study also looked at the knowledge of the new concept amongst student of mass communication advocating for the need to fully review the curriculum to accommodate this new trend in public diplomacy as
well as charting a direction towards peace journalism most especially in the African continent, Nigeria especially.

Igarra traditional Religion and cultural values have undergone significant alterations. The Igarra way of life has been changed by the impacts of modernity. The community spirit, hospitality, and interpersonal relationships that were part of Igarra cultural history and values have been affected. Their ancient religious beliefs and patterns of god and divinity worship have been corrupted. In recent times the situation has changed. This study investigated the influence of Christianity and Western culture on the traditional religion and cultural values of the Igarra people. The best outcome was achieved using a phenomenological research historical approach. The argument made in the study was that the traditional religion of the Igarra and its cultural values had been significantly influenced by Western cultural forces, particularly those related to Christianity, education, and industrialization, to name just a few. This research work proposed, among other things, that Igarra people embrace their cultural history and regard western cultures as an alternative way of life in order to confront and prevent the extinction of Igarra traditional
religion and cultural values.

This project is basically to ascertain the impact of pictures in enhancing credibility of storiesin the print media. The method adopted for collecting data for this research was the surveymethod, with questionnaire as the instrument. The main objective is to find out the impact pictures creates in ensuring stories credibility. The theory use in this research was the sourcecredibility theory and uses and gratification theory. Based on the analysis, the result showedthat pictures attract and guarantees better understanding of the stories. This entails that picture is inevitable in making stories interesting and attractive. From the findings it showedthat picture has a role to play in ensuring stories credibility, the study therefore, recommendsthat more awareness should be created on picture and its role to news presentation.

This project holds significant importance in Igbo culture, a vibrant ethnic group in Nigeria witharich heritage and deep_ rooted traditions. This abstract explores the intricate relationshipbetween beauty both physical and moral, and character within the Igbo cultural context. It highlights the multifaceted dimensions of beauty, encompassing not only external appearancebut also inner qualities, virtues, and conduct. This project reveals that beauty and character areintricately intertwined in Igbo culture, where the cultivation of virtuous character traits is highlyvalued and regarded as the true essence of beauty.it sheds lights on the timeless wisdomembedded in Igbo traditions and offers insights into the multifaceted nature of beautyandcharacter in the context of a vibrant African culture.