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Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks have gained increasing relevance in promoting corporate sustainability and responsible business conduct globally. In Nigeria, however, the effective implementation of the environmental pillar of ESG remains challenged by weak regulatory enforcement, overreliance on fossil fuels, inadequate environmental infrastructure, and inconsistencies between policy objectives and corporate practices. This gap has limited Nigeria’s progress toward environmental sustainability and compliance with international climate commitments. The aim of this study is to critically examine the environmental pillar of ESG within the Nigerian context, with a focus on applicable legal and regulatory frameworks, corporate practices, and enforcement mechanisms. The study adopts a doctrinal research methodology, relying on the analysis of statutes, case law, policy documents, academic literature, and institutional reports relevant to Nigerian environmental and corporate governance law. The findings reveal that although Nigeria has established several environmental laws and policies aligned with ESG principles, their implementation is undermined by weak enforcement, regulatory overlap, limited corporate transparency, and insufficient integration of ESG considerations into business operations. The study further finds that ESG compliance in Nigeria is largely voluntary and driven by external investor pressure rather than robust legal obligation. The study recommends strengthening environmental regulations, improving enforcement capacity of regulatory agencies, mandating clearer ESG disclosure requirements, and encouraging corporate adoption of sustainable practices through legal and policy reforms. These measures will enhance environmental sustainability, corporate accountability, and Nigeria’s alignment with global ESG standards

This dissertation explores the relationship between social capital and police performance in Ondo State: A case study of Akure South Local Government Area, Nigeria. The research objectives include assessing the current state of social capital, examining the effectiveness of police performance, investigating the relationship between social capital and police performance, and exploring the impact of socio-economic and cultural factors on the police-social capital dynamic. Using a mixed-methods approach, the study combines both quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis methods. The findings reveal that social capital is relatively low in Akure South LGA, while police performance is affected by various challenges. The study also identifies a positive correlation between social capital and police performance, indicating that communities with higher social capital tend to have better police performance. Furthermore, the research highlights the significance of socio-economic and cultural factors in shaping the police-social capital dynamic. The study recommends strategies for building social capital and improving police performance, including community policing, stakeholder engagement, and cultural sensitivity training for police officers. The study contributes to the existing body of knowledge on social capital and police performance, providing insights for policymakers, law enforcement agencies, and community leaders seeking to enhance public safety and community well-being

This study examines social and psychological effect of drug abuse among University
Students in Benin City, Nigeria. The objectives of the study were to examine the social effect of drugs abuse among University Students in Benin City, to investigate the psychological effects of drug abuse among University Students in Benin City, to compare the rate of abuse of drugs by Students in public and private University in Benin City, to find out the reasons for drug abuse among University Students in Benin City and to determine the strategies employed by Government and Schools to curb drug abuse among youths in Benin metropolis. Respondents were selected from two (2) universities from Benin City (University of Benin and Benson Idahosa University. The data -were collected through personal administration of 460 copies of questionnaire through Google Form and had valid responses. The study also used frequency distribution, mean, and tables as major statistical tools for data analysis