Introduction Interests in the study of economic growth and development have been on the increase especially since the middle of the present century. Economic growth results in the expansion of a country’s production possibility curve such that the potential output of the country is increased beyond the previous levels. Thus growth is often defined in terms of a sustained increase in the real per capita income of a country. Simon Kuznets in (Todaro‚ 1885)‚ defined a country’s economic growth as
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by Nadia Agular — both convey the theme of survival through setting‚
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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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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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British Colonizing in Nigeria In the late 19th and early 20th century‚ Europeans had raced to colonize the country Africa. Great Britain was the leaders at this time in colonizing the land filled with rich natural recourses. These recourses were considered a necessity to the industrialization of the world‚ specifically Nigeria. During this colonization that Great Britain was doing in their new land‚ you could imagine that the locals were not too happy about this. The British had no respect for
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ILE-IFE‚ OSUN STATE‚ NIGERIA. By: Adeyemi S. Ifaturoti (Department of Estate Management‚ Obafemi Awolowo University‚ Ile-Ife‚ Nigeria) Email: addyfax02@gmail.com Mobile Number: +234 803 547 6869 INTRODUCTION Man develops and uses land resources partly because he must in the process of making a living and partly because the products of resource developments can add substantially to the quality of his living. His basic motivation for resource development stems from his urge for survival and from
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making it impossible for them to prosper (Edokpayi‚ 2004). To explore this issue I wish to analyze the effect of globalization on one of the richest countries in resources in Africa – Nigeria. I want to explore in particular the negative and positive effects that oil prospecting has had in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria‚ economically‚ socially and environmentally. I also wish to analyze the extent to which the Nigerian government is responsible for the region’s lack of economic prosperity. My hypothesis
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An American‚ Survival of the Fittest In the 19th century on the diversely populated Galápagos Islands off the coast of South America‚ Charles Darwin studied the Galápagos finches to produce his well- known theory of natural selection. Years later‚ Darwin began to coin the phrase “survival of the fittest” as an accurate synonym to natural selection. Just as only the fittest survive in the process of Evolution‚ in human society only the fittest individuals survive and flourish‚ an idea called Social
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midst of their survival. Yann Martel’s The Life of Pi the story of Piscine Molitor Patel‚ a man who survives 227 days in the pacific with the company of a bengal tiger after a ship carrying him and his family sank. Yann Martel shows how Pi’s knowledge and unique beliefs help him meet his various needs‚ and this is the main reason he is able to survive his ordeal. In order to meet his physical needs Pi must use his knowledge and resources to the best of his advantages. The lifeboat survival kit is equipped
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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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