Browse > Area and Ethnic Studies > African Studies View HTMLDownload PDF The African AIDS Epidemic: A History‚ and: AIDS in Nigeria: A Nation on the Threshold (review) Ezekiel Kalipeni‚ Richard O. Djukpen From: African Studies Review Volume 50‚ Number 1‚ April 2007 pp. 197-199 | 10.1353/arw.2005.0113 In lieu of an abstract‚ here is a brief excerpt of the content: These two books are a welcome addition to the growing body of literature that draws attention to the social‚ cultural‚ political
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INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA IN THE CONTEXT OF GLOBALIZATION By B.W. Adeoye Research Fellow Economic Development Department Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research ( NISER ) Ibadan. A paper submitted for presentation at the 45th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Economic Society(NES)‚ Holding in Abuja between 24th and 26th August‚ 2004. February‚ 2005. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA IN THE CONTEXT OF GLOBALIZATION
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Corporate Social Responsibility As a result of a globalized business environment‚ companies such as Shell operate in a number of international markets‚and consequently enounter various risks not normally attributed with domestic markets (Beck 1993). In developing countries such as Nigeria the regulatory frameworks may exist but are not adequatley enforced. Hence‚The intent of CSR activities performed by multinationals are not always well determined‚ And powerful multinationals such as Shell have
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Organizational Management Seminar 5311 Royal Dutch/Shell in Nigeria (A) As described in the Harvard Business School case Royal Dutch/Shell in Nigeria (A)‚ the primary issue facing Shell is scrutiny over their involvement‚ or lack of involvement‚ in the civil unrest between the Nigerian government and a group of activists representing the Ogoni people – one of Nigeria’s 240 minority tribes. Publicly the conflict is between the Nigerian government and the Ogoni people. However the core of the
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Since 1974 the Bank has committed $1.2 billion for Agricultural Development Projects (ADPs) to increase farm production and welfare among smallholders in Nigeria. OED reviewed five ADPs and a supporting Agricultural Technical Assistance Project (ATAP)‚ all implemented between 1979 and 1990. Only two of the six projects had satisfactory outcomes. In general‚ rainfed agricultural production was far below projections. Macroeconomic conditions‚ some national policies‚ and particular design and implementation
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CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Population is the major determinant of national affairs. It leverages power and determines public policy and revenue allocation as areas with higher population are entitled to a greater share of the national resources in terms of state creation‚ representation and other national consideration. Moreover‚ politics especially democracy thrives on numbers. So‚ population figures also shapes election result‚ since a more population place will justifiably
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TOPIC: CHALLENGES AFFECTING NIGERIA AND THEIR SOLUTION. CHALLENGES AFFECTING NIGERIA AND THEIR SOLUTION. Nigeria is a country of diverse people‚ cultures‚ religion and political groups. The country achieved independence from the British colonialist in 1960. The country marked 54 years post-independence on October 1st 2013. The journey so far has not been an entire smooth one since independence. The country has had to face several challenges and problem. It is becoming
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Journal of Applied Business and Economics Global Business Management: Current Trends and Practices Michael Wisma Saint Joseph College of Indiana Today‚ problems associated with global business management have been identified as factors that negatively impact the performance and productivity of multinational corporations and in turn‚ adversely affect regional and national economic growth. While factors related to logistics and distribution are important when selecting international suppliers‚ they
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Animal testing has been a debate for 30 years as the practice raises ethical and moral questions. Each year‚ more than 100 million animals are killed in the United States ("Experiments on Animals: Overview”). Animal testing is the procedure where animals are used for testing of drugs‚ cosmetic‚ food‚ and chemical testing. It is done before human trials take place so that researchers and scientists can modify the product before asking human testers to try it. With the current technology‚ the debate
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THE COLLAPSE OF UNIVERSAL BANKING SYSTEM IN NIGERIA: AN ASSESSMENT OF THE INTRODUCTION OF SPECIALZED BANKING AND HOLDING COMPANY SYSTEM. BY AIMINHIEFE OSAGIE BENEDICT Osazemogie@yahoo.co.uk‚ 08055819143 BEING AN M.Sc. (ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE) SEMINAR PAPER‚ DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING‚ FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES‚ BENUE STATE UNIVERSITY‚ MAKURDI. Abstract The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recently reviewed the universal banking system in favour of separate banking licenses
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