FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

Examining Twitter Network Restriction: A Violation of Nigerian Citizens' Fundamental Rights (A Case Study of Twitter Ban) with Edo State as a case study is the study's main objective. The study readily enrolled 90 individuals and used a survey research approach. But from the recruited participants, a total of 85 replies were received and verified. Chi-Square was used as a statistical method to test the hypothesis (SPSS). The study's conclusions showed that the Twitter network ban severely violated Nigerian individuals' fundamental human rights. It also breaches Section 39 of the Constitution by impairing the social
and economic rights that Nigerian people are given by Chapter 11 of the Constitution by breaching their right to freedom of communication, association, and expression. Furthermore, the study's findings showed that the now-repealed Twitter ban was a grave abuse of power since it put the president's personal interests ahead of those of the nation and its citizens and was not implemented democratically. The study consequently suggests that, in the future, the federal
government of Nigeria should endeavour to follow constitutional processes and guidelines in ways of dealing with situations like these. The Nigerian federal government should also acknowledge that the Twitter Network ban has an impact on a variety of economic sectors

This study examines the impact of poverty on economic growth in Nigeria from 1981 to 2024. Despite periods of robust economic expansion, Nigeria continues to experience high and persistent poverty rates, reflecting the country’s enduring growth–poverty paradox. Using annual time-series data obtained from the World Bank, National Bureau of Statistics, and Central Bank of Nigeria, the study employs the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model and Error Correction Mechanism (ECM) to analyze both short-run and long-run relationships between poverty and growth, alongside other macroeconomic variables such as
unemployment, inflation, foreign direct investment, and government expenditure. The results reveal that poverty exerts a significant and negative impact on real GDP in both the short and long run, indicating that high poverty levels constrain Nigeria’s productive capacity and weaken economic performance. Granger causality tests further show a unidirectional causal relationship running from poverty to economic growth, implying that poverty significantly predicts variations in output, whereas growth alone does not substantially reduce poverty. The findings highlight that without inclusive policies targeting poverty reduction, economic growth in Nigeria will remain uneven and unsustainable. The study recommends enhanced social investment, employment generation, human capital development, and equitable income distribution as vital strategies to break the poverty–growth trap and promote broad-based economic progress.

The study assessed the distribution of infant mortality in Egor Local Government Area of Benin city. The investigation was based on the use of research survey employing the instrument of questionnaire and observation. The objective was based on the use of research and was directed to identify the causes of infant mortality of the study area, to determine the relationship between infant mortality and the respondent’s attributes (location, social, economic and demographic) in the study area, to show the spatial distribution of households with at least a case of infant mortality, to show the spatial distribution of healthcare facilities and their cases of infant mortality, to suggest solutions and recommendations to the problems associated with the causes of infant mortality. Childhood mortality is one of the important indicators of a country’s general medical and public health conditions and consequently the level of socio economic development. In developed countries, infant mortality rates are generally low, while in developing countries, they tend to be higher. There are many factors that contribute to infant mortality, including poverty, inadequate access to healthcare, malnutrition, and poor sanitation and hygiene. The analysis revealed that they are various variables which may lead to infant mortality
in the study area and socio demographic factors which may lead to infant mortality in the study area. The analysis shows that income and education in particular have a
reasonable or rather a significant effect on infant mortality in Egor Local Government Area, Benin City. Reducing infant mortality rates is a global health priority, and numerous efforts have been made to address the underlying causes of infant mortality in order to improve the health and survival of infants and young children around the world. Its decline is therefore not only desirable but also indicative of an improvement in general living.

The study set out to establish the critical factors influencing criminal activities and documents the most prevalent types of offenses committed by students on university on Benin campus .the findings are intended to offer a clear, evidence-based roadmap
for intervention, targeting the root causes identified. This study utilized a descriptive quantitative design. Data was gathered using a structured questionnaire administered to a sample of 200 respondents. This sample was drawn from the 5,040 undergraduate students residing in the four regular halls of residence (hall 1, 2, 3 and 4) selected using random and convenient sampling techniques. Analysis will be conducted using frequency distribution and percentages. This research holds substantial importance for institutional policy. The derived findings will equip the university administration with the
necessary data design proactive, targeted security policies and counseling programs,
ultimately, this work seeks to improve overall students well-being and restore a focus
on academic excellence by mitigating the factors that promote campus crime

This study examines the issue of youth empowerment and crime control in the Ugbowo axis. Crime has been a serious factor hindering youth growth and development. Despite efforts to create empowerment programmes aimed at reducing the crime rate, several challenges still persist. These include insufficient financial resources and infrastructure, cultural and socioeconomic barriers to initiative success, the inability to sustain programmes, and other related factors affecting youths in the Ugbowo axis. The research aims to examine the relationship between youth empowerment and crime control in the Ugbowo axis. The study employed a survey method, using qualitative data collection and analysis techniques. Questionnaires were administered to youths in the Ugbowo axis, particularly in the Ekosodin area. The findings reveal that there is a significant relationship between youth empowerment and crime control, as the lack of youth empowerment initiatives can lead to a rapid increase in crime rates. The study recommends urgent attention to address these challenges. Some of which include providing financial support for youths, building infrastructure to aid training and skill acquisition, offering training to youth workers, volunteers, and youths themselves, and encouraging proper home upbringing. The study’s findings and recommendations
provide valuable insights for policymakers, educators, and stakeholders to improve the community and promote better livelihoods for youths and the general public

The Treasury Single Account (TSA) policy was introduced by the Nigerian government promote transparency, accountability, and efficient financial management in public institutions, including universities. This study examines the impact of TSA on the
management of finances in the University of Benin, Benin City. It explores the effects of TSA on revenue generation, budgetary implementation, expenditure control, and overall financial efficiency within the university system, Using qualitative and quantitative research methods, the study collects data from university staff. financial administrators, and relevant stakeholders. Findings indicate that while TSA has improved financial discipline, reduced leakages, and enhanced accountability, it has also posed challenges Such as delays in fund disbursement and reduced financial autonomy. The study concludes that effective
implementation of TSA requires strategic measures to address operational bottlenecks while ensuring sustainable financial management in higher education institutions. Recommendations include enhanced technological integration, Capacity building, and policy adjustments to optimize TSA's benefits in the university System

Sovereignty and free trade agreements continue to be key concerns in modern political economy, especially for developing countries striving for economic integration while preserving national autonomy. This study investigates the interplay between state sovereignty and Nigeria’s involvement in African free trade initiatives, focusing on regional and continental mechanisms such as the African Free Trade Area (AFTA). It examines how Nigeria navigates the balance between maintaining control over its economic policies, borders, and domestic industries, and meeting the obligations imposed by trade liberalization
and regional cooperation. Employing a qualitative and analytical methodology, the study evaluates the effects of free trade agreements on Nigeria’s policy space, economic decision- making, and regulatory authority. The results indicate that participation in African free trade areas provides opportunities for market expansion, industrial development, and enhanced regional competitiveness, but also presents risks such as reduced policy autonomy, increased competition for local industries, and challenges in protecting national interests. The study concludes that Nigeria’s engagement in African free trade agreements does not inherently compromise sovereignty; instead, it transforms it, requiring careful policy planning, strong institutional frameworks, and targeted protective measures to ensure that economic
integration supports national development goals.

This study examines the impact of stock market on the Nigeria economy from 1990 to 2023. The research investigates the relationships between key stock market indicators; market capitalization, all share index, monetary policy rate, inflation rate, and gross fixed capital formation and economic growth, measured by GDP. Using the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model, the study explores both the short-run and long-run dynamics among these variables. Empirical findings reveal a significant long-run relationship between stock market performance and economic growth in Nigeria. Market capitalization and the all-share index exhibit strong positive effects on GDP, indicating that stock market expansion fosters capital mobilization, investment, and overall productivity. Institutional quality variables, such as civil and political rights, also influence growth by promoting governance stability and investor confidence. Inflation demonstrates a mild positive effect, while the monetary policy rate shows an insignificant impact on growth. The short-run results indicate that moderate inflation and improvements in institutional conditions support temporary economic expansion, while persistent inflation constrains growth. Diagnostic tests confirm the robustness and reliability of the model, showing no issues of serial correlation or heteroskedasticity. The study concludes that stock market development is a critical catalyst for Nigeria’s economic growth and recommends policy reforms that enhance market efficiency, strengthen institutional frameworks, and encourage long-term investment participation.

This study was carried out to examine the effect of manpower training and development in employee morale using Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State as a case study. The study was specifically carried out to determine whether there is a significant relationship between manpower training/development and employee morale, ascertain whether the implementation of manpower training/development programme enhances employees’ job satisfaction, ascertain whether the implementation of manpower training/development programme improves employees commitment and productivity, and find whether there is an adequate implementation of manpower training/development programme in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. The survey design was adopted and the simple random sampling techniques were employed in this study. The population size comprise of civil servant of Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. In determining the sample size, the researcher conveniently selected 57 respondents and 50 were validated. Self-constructed and validated questionnaire was used for data collection. The collected and validated questionnaires were analyzed using frequency tables and mean scores. While the hypotheses were tested using Pearson correlation square statistical tool, SPSS v23. The result of the findings reveals that the implementation of manpowertraining/development programme improves employees commitment and productivity. The study also revealed that there is no adequate implementation of manpower training/development programme in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State.Therefore, it is recommended that authorities in government should ensure that there is a bearing between manpower training and development with national objectives and policy because this is the only way government could have a pool of competent employees to drive and implement its development policies and programmes. To mention but few

An increasing unemployment rate in Sub-SaharanAfrican economies presents amajor problem for the continent’s economies today. Since the early 1980s, economists and policymakers inNigeria have been deeply concerned about the issue of unemployment.Publicandprivatesectorsarepayingmoreattentiontothisphenomenondue tofinancialcrisis and this has exacerbated the country’s unemployment problem and, in turn, the country’s security issue. It is based on this premise that this study sought to examine the impact of unemployment on insecurity in Nigeria using the following research questions; how endemic is the unemployment situation in Nigeria? What is the relationship between unemployment and insecurity in Nigeria? How has unemployment brought about insecurity in Nigeria? To answer the aforementioned questions, the study employed the quantitativemethodology using the questionnaire as the primary mode of data collection. The major findings of the study were that; insecurity in all its forms has a negative impact on the unemployment situation in Nigeria which have further plunged the nation with increased hunger and instability. The general breakdown of law and order was said to have adversely affected the unemployment situation. Bad leadership was suggested as a possible reason for the rising insecurity situation across the country and that lack of Jobs drives youths to engage in all sorts of activities that cause insecurity. The study recommended that the administration of President Buhari must expand and improve upon its social intervention programmes to ensure the creation and provision of jobs to both skills and un-skills citizens of the country. This would go a long way in reducing poverty, and thereby minimizing the rate of crime in Nigeria and among Nigerians. Governance must therefore work to the benefit of its own citizens. Poverty and inequality should be eliminated if Nigeria is to be spared of violence. The government should create job opportunities for its unemployed youth. Without opportunity to work the people would feel that the society is against them and will wage war against them. Provision of employment has to be Nigerian priority.