FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES,

This research work was conducted to find out about the security implications of election rigging in developing countries, using Nigeria as a case study. Specifically, the study was concerned with analyzing the negative effects and implications of election rigging in relationship to the security and economy of developing countries most especially Nigeria. To achieve this, a field survey of selected respondents in Nigeria was carried out, involving 20 participants. Some of the findings from the" survey were that there is a high level of Election rigging in the country thereby resulting to political instability, violence and destruction of lives and properties. Another finding from the survey was that, there's a very low level of acceptance of Election results amongst the masses as a result of distrust and massive rigging during polls.

This study examined the Impact of Social Media on COVID-19 Pandemic in Nigeria citing Edo State as its case study. Social media is fundamental in the dissemination of information about the deadly coronavirus as it has always been with several other phenomena. From the city of Wuhan, China, the deadly pandemic brought huge devastation to the international community. In the wake of this, Edo State which is one of Nigeria’s states isn’t spared as the visibility of the spread called for precautionary measures. To further understand the impact or role of social media, the study keenly adopted both primary and secondary sources of data. In the primary source, the quantitative methodology was adopted with questionnaires issued to respondents in both Ekpoma, Auchi and Oredo to make up for the three Senatorial Districts in the State. While secondary data such as newspapers, magazines, texts, the internets was employed for historical analysis. The findings of the study showed that the social media was instrumental in combating the COVID-19 pandemic in Edo State showing a positive relationship between the variables. Finally, the study recommended the importance of government assistance in boosting the position of technology in Edo State and Nigeria at larg

This study investigated communication and employee job satisfaction of the hospitality sector. Data were primarily sourced through the online administration of two hundred (200)questionnaire out of which same number (200) were found usable for the empirical analysis. The descriptive (frequency, mean and percentage) and inferential statistics (regression) were adopted for the study’s analysis. It was revealed that: there is a significant relationship between communication and employee job satisfaction in the hospitality sector; modern communication channels, such as social media and technology-mediated communication, significantly influence employee job satisfaction in the hospitality sector; and while organizational culture was found to significantly mediate or moderate the relationship between communication and employee job satisfaction in the hospitality sector, leadership styles did not. Based on these findings, it was recommended that: organizations should focus on enhancing their communication strategies; it is essential for organizations in the hospitality sector to actively promote a positive and inclusive organizational culture; and it is still crucial for organizations to invest in leadership development programs.

Institutional based forestry is of primary interest because it provides numerous
ecosystem, goods and services which benefit humankind. On that premise, this study a
imed at deciphering people perceptions and levels of utilization of institutional -based
forestry using the university of Benin (ugbowo campus) as a case in point. Employing
mean Analyses and Frequency Analyses, the study revealed that the University commu
nity is aware of the existence of institutional -based forestry in the Ugbowo Campus. A
lso revealed is the fact that tree of different species are located almost everywhere in t
he Ugbowo Campus of the University of Benin, and are used for different purposes, vi
z. relaxation, aesthetic and shades for vehicles. Conversely, the study revealed that tre
es are poorly maintained. Similar to this is the finding that areas where there are trees
are often affected by storms where roofing sheets are blown -off by the wind. The stu
dy recommended amongst other things that, specialized personnel be employed to cart
er for the trees, funds be provided by the University authority, trees be treated regular
ly with pesticides and insecticide, and crucially areas currently lacking trees be provid
ed with such.

Politicizing religion has been a topic of contention, with some arguing that doing so undermines the fundamental purpose of faith or God’s creation. Religion has a significant impact on people’s lives and choices all around the country. It has far-reaching consequences, influencing not only interpersonal interactions but also style, food, and political leanings. As a result of the intertwined nature of faith and civic engagement, every person has the opportunity to effect positive change in the world. Religion has an effect on many facets of modern society, including politics. The study’s goals were to determine how religious values and beliefs shape the choices, indecisions, and interactions of individuals and faith-based organizations in a pluralized economic and political state like Nigeria; to analyze how religious movements and religion affect the relationships between states and societies; and determine how religious movements and religion shape voter behavior during and after periodic elections. Over the course of the research, 150 participants filled out questionnaires to provide quantitative data for the study. The study found that the interplay of religion and government in Nigeria is exceptionally complicated. This is because the majority of the population in Nigeria’s two largest ethnic regions (the North and the West) adheres to Islam and the majority of the Igbo and the south- south population adheres to Christianity. That is to say, both of the country’s main faiths are widely practiced everywhere. As a result of this quirk, Nigeria can feel secure in its secular identity. However, religious pluralism and the politicization of religious issues have always been a challenge to Nigeria’s secularity. An effective electoral democracy and a powerful, united nation cannot be built without first addressing the danger posed by ethnicity and ethnic bloc voting, as suggested by the study. To achieve this goal, efforts should be made to formulate a set of constitutionally-enshrined principles for nation-building. The road forward also requires
teaching the population about religion and elections, and there must be a commitment to ensuring that the benefits of economic and infrastructure growth are shared fairly. It is important to promote religious tolerance and mutual understanding, especially among Christians, Muslims, and African Traditionalists.