Child marriage is a worldwide priority issue as ending child marriage by 2023 is a target embedded in the Sustainability Development Goal (SDG). The child marriage practice is going on around the world. Based on the latest data 21% of young women were married as children. In Bangladesh, 38% of adolescent girls are married before the age of 15, and 51% of young women are married before their 18th birthday. Since research on this particular issue is very scanty, this study aims to explain the perception of Secondary School girls about child marriage and provide practice-based recommendations for strengthening the community especially girls to prevent it. According to the law of Bangladesh, the minimum age of marriage for girls is 18 years and for boys is 21 years . Any marriage before these ages can be treated as child marriage. In practice, child marriage is happening in Bangladesh, particularly in urban slums and rural areas. The studies show poverty and ignorance of the parents/ guardians about the consequence of child marriage, less access to sexual & reproductive health services, and prevailing social norms of marriage are the main reasons for child marriage .

With notable differences in healthcare outcomes and access among various regions and demographic groups, healthcare disparities in Nigeria pose a serious threat to public health. Numerous factors, such as geographic, demographic, education, cultural , and socioeconomic level, all have an impact on these disparities. The health disparity between urban and rural populations is exacerbated in rural regions by poor healthcare facilities, a lack of medical personnel, and restricted access to basic health services. Furthermore, specific barriers prevent vulnerable populations including women, children, and the elderly from receiving high-quality healthcare. Healthcare inequalities in Nigeria are deeply rooted in socio-economic, geographic, and cultural factors, significantly impeding access to quality health services for marginalized populations. This paper explores the critical role of communication in advocating for equitable healthcare policies and recommendations to bridge existing disparities. Effective communication strategies employed by grassroots organizations, health advocates, and policymakers are identified to raise awareness and mobilize support for healthcare reform. The importance of culturally sensitive messaging, inclusive dialogue, and community engagement is emphasized to foster trust and collaboration among stakeholders. Additionally, leveraging digital platforms and social media to amplify the voices of the underserved is discussed as a means to influence policy change. A strategic communication approach is essential for addressing healthcare inequalities in Nigeria, advocating for evidence-based policies, and promoting sustainable healthcare practices that ensure no individual is left behind. This study aims to inform and inspire ongoing advocacy efforts, urging stakeholders to consider communication as a vital tool in the fight for health equity.

This study investigates the critical role of the human factor in enhancing organizational cybersecurity resilience, particularly within the context of tertiary institutions in Nigeria. As organizations increasingly depend on digital technologies, understanding how employee knowledge, behavior, and awareness impact information security is paramount. The research highlights the significant contribution of human error to security breaches, underscoring that even the most sophisticated technological defenses are vulnerable when individuals do not adhere to security protocols. Utilizing a comprehensive literature review, the study examines the implications of human behavior, including negligence and social engineering, on organizational security outcomes. Key findings indicate that insufficient training, lack of supervision, and poor understanding of security policies exacerbate vulnerabilities. Recommendations include implementing robust security awareness programs and ensuring that only qualified personnel teach keyboarding skills, as these practices can mitigate risks. Ultimately, the research advocates for a socio-technical approach to cybersecurity, emphasizing the need for collaboration between technical solutions and human factors to foster a more secure operational environment in the educational sector.

This research paper is an investigation to ascertain the Entrepreneurial Potential of Performing Art to Nigeria’s Economic Development. The objective of the study is to identify entrepreneurial potentials in performing Art, to determine the business viability of the performing Art industry and to ascertain how entrepreneurs in the performing Art industry can contribute to Nigeria’s economic development. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The sample of the study was achieved using a random sampling technique. The sample for this study was 69 respondents. These selected sixty-nine (69) respondents were performing art professionals which include Nollywood actors and musicians in Asaba Delta State, Nigeria. The instrument used to collect data was the questionnaire. The data collected were analyzed using simple percentage, mean, standard and chi-square. The overall findings of the study are that there is entrepreneurial potential in performing Art through payment of fees for performing at Events, including festivals. This can be ticketed performance art events or it can be within wider events or earned fees from acting in a Nollywood movie, Intellectual property earning for celebrities and sales of art products and services as well as production of artefacts. The study also revealed that there is a significant and positive connection between Performing Art and profitability and it was also discovered that entrepreneurial innovation made Performing Art possible and a viable business model. High demand for entertainment, global acceptance of performing Art products has made performing Art a viable business model for Nigeria’s economic development and transformation. The study recommends that for theatre practice to be feasible and for the personal talents, ideas, and creative contributions of the artists to be effective and contribute to the economic development of Nigeria, entrepreneurial skills are necessary and a prerequisite.

Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, faces persistent political and economic challenges, and widespread poverty. This article examines the country’s woes and proposes comprehensive solutions. The paper argues that Nigeria’s transformation hinges on institutional reforms, economic diversification and inclusive governance. Recommendations such as enhancing the transparency and efficiency of the electoral process, effective decentralization strategy, strengthening anti-corruption institutions and economic diversification through agriculture and infrastructural development, implementing these measures requires a strong political will and leadership commitment, citizens engagement and participation, and strategic successful implementation of these measures as outlined in the paper can yield to improved governance and transparency, economic growth, diversification, and political participation, among others. This article concludes by providing a road map for Nigeria’s political and economic resurgence, highlighting the need for collective action and commitment from government, citizens and stakeholders.

Creating artworks, especially, painting have undergone a lot of changes overtime. Over the years, artists have adopted different styles and techniques in creating painting using different materials. Most of the inspirations for creating the work are gathered from their immediate environment. This paper discusses how cave walls, rocks, animal skins, animal horns and bones became surfaces on which drawings and paintings were depicted. It also notes how assorted papers, canvases, walls, wood, metal panels and many others have become surfaces used by contemporary artists in creating paintings. In another breath, the paper also takes a look at how calabashes of different shapes and sizes have been used by traditional craftsmen in Nigeria for making a variety of carved and decorative craft works. It discusses how the calabash could be adopted to serve as a support for creating modern paintings. It further explains application of the action based studio methodology in creating over one hundred (100) paintings in acrylic with some analysis

Advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) are reshaping health communication worldwide, a key aspect of enhancing public health. This study analyzed current health communication policies to pinpoint areas where AI-driven approaches are yet to be addressed. In Nigeria, integrating AI into health communication policies presents both opportunities and hurdles. The study examined how AI can boost health communication initiatives in Nigeria, particularly through AI-powered tools that enhance the spread of health messages, patient education, and public awareness campaigns. Additionally, the study highlighted challenges in implementing AI technologies, including limited infrastructure, inadequate data management, and a shortage of skilled professionals. The paper also presented the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to transform health communication. It suggested policy guidelines to support its integration while reducing risks. Additionally, it recommended policy changes, training, and cooperation among stakeholders to leverage AI's power in health communication. In Nigeria, the outlook for AI in health communication is optimistic, assuming focused investments in technology, training, and regulatory reforms.

Boroism has come to be associated with the fight for political recognition and resource control for the Ijo ethnic group in Nigeria's Niger Delta. A deep respect for the person of the late Major Isaac Jasper Adaka Boro, especially in the face of injustice, poverty, exploitation, and persecution, gave rise to this belief system. Today, activists and militant groups fighting for resource control, political recognition, and equitable treatment from the federal government and other major tribes like the Igbo, Yoruba, and Hausa/Fulani have made Boroism a core tenet of their beliefs. Therefore, the purpose of this essay is to demonstrate how the principles and beliefs of the man known as Boro developed into a potent ideology that is currently serving as a symbol for hundreds of groups and individuals in the Niger Delta region in the struggle against political inequity, exploitation, and oppression. The study reveals that there has been a shift from the fundamental principles of Boroism as some individuals and groups have started to use the Niger Delta struggle as a vehicle to further their own personal agenda and self-serving goals, by spiritedly pursuing the fight against the government, international oil companies, and private individuals that oppress and exploit the Niger Delta, those who sincerely adhere to the ideas of Boroism have managed to preserve the legacies of Boro. This study utilizes secondary sources of data for its analysis and would be descriptive and analytical in nature.

The elements of a basic protean career orientation are basic elements of human needs for growth and meaningful occupational productivity. However, a significant percentage of lecturers in Nigerian universities find it difficult in practicing their value driven-career attitude and self-directed behavior. Thus, this descriptive study sought to assess the demographic factors that influence lecturers’ dimensions of protean career orientation: value driven-career attitude and self-directed behavior in North-central Universities, Nigeria. Four hundred lecturers were purposely selected from Kogi State University, Anyigba, Benue State University Makurdi and Federal University of Lafia, Nigeria as respondents using self-structured questionnaires. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The study found age and gender (70.2%) as influencing lecturers' value-driven career attitude while educational level and gender influences their self-directed attitude. The study discovered further that job and career satisfaction, organizational commitment, task performance, self-management behavior and career productivity were the influence protean career orientation had on lecturers work outcome in North-central universities, Nigeria (97.2%). However, 70.2% of lecturers in the study settings could not practice their protean career orientation effectively. Poor motivation, lack of adequate infrastructural facilities, teaching of large classes, poor staff development and strike actions were the barriers identified (68.4%). The study recommends among others that the Nigerian universities should provide organizational support that actively engages employees in the management of their own career as well as formal training and education on value-driven and self-directed attitudes so as to encourage positive values among lecturers.