common disease of all times that is threatening us with the extinction of youths and adults. It is not only terrorizing the entire generation but also kills and leaves millions of orphans for the oldest grandparent to carter for. 2.1 HIV/AIDS IN NIGERIA According to USAID brief (2004)‚ Nigerian epidemic is characterized by one of the most rapidly increasing rates of new HIV/AIDS cases in West Africa. Adult HIV prevalence increased from 1.8% in 1991 to 5.8% in 2001. This infection rate‚ although
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ABSTRACT: No doubt education is the bedrock of development of any country or nation. But unfortunately Education in Nigeria is bisected with myriads of problems. The aim of the study is to identify and provide solutions to the problems that are mitigating about the success in the education sector of the country. For meaningful development to take place in the educational sector; the government need to re-address the issue of multiple system of education‚ diversification in the education system
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Gender and Poverty in Nigeria Exploration of Journal article in Sociology Amanda Watson Professor Melanie Townsend Introduction to Sociology 04/27/12 I read an article dealing with the connection between gender and poverty in Nigeria. I believe that the article was a primarly view of existing research. I feel that it is because the author never said he conducted the research. It was said the study found out this or that. If the
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CHAPTER TWO LITERATURE REVIEW POLITICAL RENEWAL IN NIGERIA Democracy The simplistic definition of democracy ‘government of the people for the people and by the people’ can be cited by any layman but the practical application of those words varies in different forms. Democracy as a model and structure of government has been in use for a long time. It “entails a system of government that allows the citizens freedom to decide their desires. Ancient Greece (Athens in particular) is commonly
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INEC to use NYSC members as ad hoc staff By Ezra Ijioma Saturday‚ 21 Aug 2010 View All (15) Comment(s) Print Post Comment Facebook Twitter Send to friend Director-General‚ National Youth Service Corps‚ Brigadier-General Ismaila Maharazu Tsiga The Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission‚ Prof. Attahiru Jega‚ has reiterated his commitment in using members of the National Youth Service Corps as ad hoc staff for the
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The Practice of Bilingualism in Nigeria: Factors That Encourage Bilingualism – Before‚ During and After the Colonial Era A Term Paper Submitted in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements of the Course: ENG 503: Bilingualism and Multilingualism June 2010 By Emmanuel U. Dimike 2009026016F Dimike‚ 2 INTRODUCTION In the world today‚ the number of people who use more than one language is greater than the number of people who use only one language. This study focuses on these people with more than one language
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Formal Entry System (FES) Facilitates the processing of entry declaration on importations of a commercial nature for local consumption (sale or barter) of raw materials‚ semi-finished and/or finished goods to collect the necessary duties‚ taxes and other fees.FES also facilitates the control of regulated‚ prohibited and other ‘high-risk’ items through the use of the selectivity process. Warehousing Entry System (WES) Facilitates the declaration processing of tax and duty-free importations under
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EBONG GROUP MANAGING DIRECTOR/CHIEF EXECUTIVE UNION BANK OF NIGERIA PLC ABSTRACT Against the backdrop of the role of banks as financial intermediaries and their function as the engine of growth of the economy‚ this paper examines the extent to which the banking industry has helped to stimulate economic activities in Nigeria and what the prognosis looks like in the post-consolidation era. The paper notes that the banking industry in Nigeria witnessed a remarkable growth in terms of deposit base‚ number
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Anifowoshe and Emenuo‚ Francis (eds.) Elements of Politics. Lagos‚ Nigeria: Sam Iwanusi Publications. Pp. 210-225. Ball‚ Alan (1988)‚ Modern Politics and Government 4th Edition. London: Macmillan Press Coleman‚ J.S (1971) Nigeria: Background to Nationalism Hague‚ Rod and Harrop‚ Martin (1987)‚ Comparative Government and Politics: An Introduction. 2nd Edition. Basingstoke and London: Macmillan Education Ltd. International IDEA (2006)‚ Nigeria: Country Report Based on Research and Dialogue with Political
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INTRODUCTION Crime and punishment are two concepts that are vital to the harmony and peaceful co-existence of a state. The goal of every society is that every inhabitant should pursue his interest and aspirations without fear or hindrance from another co-inhabitant. In securing this‚ every community of man has always put in place rules and norms that regulate the interaction of the inhabitants. Certain conducts in the society that threatens the societal goals are collectively frowned at. Such
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