Relations In Nigeria Research Articles

Re-thinking the Creative Economy: The Place of Advertising and Public Relations in Nigeria

The creative ecosystem has been inundated with idea generation and execution of ideas. Idea generation requires knowledge, skills and creative medium of communication. Advertising and public relations organization produces contents of all kinds like any other industry but the creative economy has come to depend on them to promote and drive the economic growth and prosperity. Hence, the media has become indispensable industry actively involved in the production and distribution process to enhance consumerism. This study will therefore adopt the secondary research methods. The purpose of the study is to investigate and help find gaps in the current literature in the field and highlight future directions. This study, therefore recommends that, the creative economy is a key driver to economic diversifications’, innovative in problem-solving that facilitates unique solution to challenges with emphasis on the quality of life and well-being, creation of jobs, as pragmatic outcome of a targeted economic process. The study concludes that advertising and public relations are creative strategic communication targets for the knowledge economy, whether it is for profit or humanitarian benefits. Advertising have a permanent place in everyday life as well as public relations which creates favorable image, goodwill and reputation to its target audience

Open grazing prohibition law, political economy of centralized law enforcement mechanism, and nomadic pastoralist-sedentary farmer relations in Nigeria

Open grazing prohibition law, political economy of centralized law enforcement mechanism, and nomadic pastoralist-sedentary farmer relations in Nigeria

Inter-Group Relations and Conflicts in Jos Metropolis: A Study of Hausa Migrants and Host Community, 1915-2022

The study of inter-group relations in Nigeria is a heavily tasked subject because of the impact it has had in the nation in the area of group conflicts, bitterness, rivalries and hatred. It is rather unfortunate that the various Nigerian groups, which in the past lived in harmonious and cooperative relations, now live in animosity. This paper is an attempt to examine the nature and significance of Inter-group Relations in Jos Metropolis with focus on Hausa Migrants and the Host Community between 1915 and 2022. Structurally, the paper is divided into several parts, the first of which is the introduction, sections two and three examine the settlement of Hausa community in Jos metropolis and brief explanation on the introduction of Islam to Jos and economic contributions of Hausa migrants to the growth of Jos metropolis. Part four examines the causes and course of conflicts between the Hausa migrants and their Jos hosts. Section four shed some light on the socio-economic effects of Jos conflicts on migrant groups and the host community, while the last section is the conclusion. The paper depends largely on primary and secondary sources of history. The field work conducted shows that inter-group relations between the Hausa and the host community have led to the loss of lives and properties destroyed. The paper in the final analysis put forward certain recommendations on how to maintain peace for sustainable development in the town.

Ethnicity in Nigeria:Reflections on Achieving Unity in Diversity

Ethnicity is an important factor of interactions in a multi-ethnic societies like Nigeria. This explains its centrality in the nature and character of Nigerian state within the context of inter-group relations. The complexity of ethnicity has adversely affected inter-group relations in Nigeria. Thus, the influence of ethnic consciousness on the politics of Nigeria cannot be ignored. Rather than becoming more unified and cohesive, Nigeria remains deeply divided as ever before. This paper argues that no matter the centrality of conflict in inter-group relations, social interactions are usually dynamic and the pervasiveness of conflict also depends on the strategies in which group relations are managed. The paper seeks to demonstrate on one hand the historical exploration of ethnicity and ethnic politics in contemporary Nigeria and on the other hand, the need to use ethnicity as a national integration project. Thus, it is pertinent to evolve a state-wide national identity from the many ethno-cultural groupings with which they are presently constituted in Nigeria. This is important because unity in diversity can be a tool for socio-economic development in Nigeria.

Nigeria's Relations with the European Union: An Analysis of the Economic Partnership Agreement

The Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between Nigeria and the European Union (EU) aims to enhance economic cooperation and trade liberalization. However, it has sparked significant debate due to its potential implications for Nigeria's economic development and sovereignty. This paper critically analyzes the EPA, focusing on the key issues, challenges, and implications for Nigeria. The core concern is whether the EPA's benefits, such as increased market access and development aid, outweigh the drawbacks, including potential revenue loss, unfair competition, and stringent EU standards that could disadvantage Nigerian industries. The analysis employs a qualitative approach, reviewing existing literature, policy documents, and expert opinions to assess the economic, social, and political impacts of the EPA on Nigeria. This includes a comparative analysis of similar agreements between the EU and other African countries to draw relevant parallels and insights. The findings reveal that while the EPA offers opportunities for market access and development aid, it also poses significant risks to Nigeria's economic stability and sovereignty. The paper concludes that Nigeria must carefully weigh these factors, considering its economic priorities and readiness to meet the agreement's requirements. Future relations between the EU and Nigeria will depend on managing these challenges and opportunities, ensuring the partnership promotes mutual growth without compromising Nigeria's autonomy.

Isomorphism of State and Private Sector Relations in Nigeria

Isomorphism of State and Private Sector Relations in Nigeria

Historical Perspective of Industrial Relationship in Nigeria

This study provides a comprehensive examination of the evolution of industrial relations in Nigeria, tracing its historical development from the colonial era through post-independence fluctuations, military rule, structural adjustments, and contemporary global influences. It highlights the interplay between colonial legacies, nationalism, authoritarian governance, economic liberalisation, and globalisation in shaping Nigeria's labour landscape. Analysing the various eras—Colonial, Post-Independence, Military Interregnum, Structural Adjustment, Return to Democracy, and Contemporary Global Influences—the study underscores the dynamic interactions among government policies, employer strategies, labour union activities, and international forces. It delves into the challenges of political interference, corruption, legal inadequacies, global labour standards, and economic transformations. The study emphasises the importance of resilience, adaptability, and collaborative dialogue in navigating the complexities of industrial relations towards ensuring labour equity and economic progress in Nigeria's continuously evolving socio-economic.

The Impact of Boundary Formations on State-Society Relations in Nigeria 1960 – 1996

The Impact of Boundary Formations on State-Society Relations in Nigeria 1960 – 1996

A Critical Review of Collective Bargaining Indices of Industrial Relations in Nigeria

Collective Bargaining is a process in labour relations whereby negotiation between employers and employees center on terms and conditions of service in an employment. This paper employs the use of an hybrid method of study to examines how Collective Bargaining has helped in no small measures in absence of industrial democracy structure being the only form and indices which exist in our labour law structure. Further examine the concept of collective bargaining, it practice in Nigeria, its benefits and how it has created an indices for democratic governance in our labour relation as in most legal research, the paper adopted both doctrinal and non-doctrinal (203 questionnaire were distributed) method of legal research, it was contended that the paper concluded that collective bargaining should be an indices of industrial democracy in Nigeria labour relations, the paper concludes that the practice of industrial democracy will strengthened in the work place and its recommended that a separate legal frame work should be put in place amongst other things to ensure the practice of industrial democracy in Nigeria. Keywords: Collective Bargaining, Industrial Relations, Indices of Industrial Relations, Industrial Democracy, Labour Relations

Akinlabi, O. M.: Police-Citizen Relations in Nigeria—Procedural Justice, Legitimacy, and Law-Abiding Behaviour

Akinlabi, O. M.: Police-Citizen Relations in Nigeria—Procedural Justice, Legitimacy, and Law-Abiding Behaviour

Normative Accounting Theory and Investment Decision in Selected Listed Manufacturing Companies of Consumer Goods in Nigeria

This study employs an ex-post facto research design to investigate the relationship between normative accounting theory and investment decisions in selected listed manufacturing companies of consumer goods in Nigeria. The research focuses on 21 consumer goods firms listed on the Nigerian Exchange Group from 2014 to 2023. Data derived from audited financial statements are analyzed using descriptive statistics and panel regression techniques, specifically the Fixed Effects Model (FE). The study finds that while variables like net worth and earnings per share (EPS) demonstrate positive influences on shareholders’ stake (SHS), their statistical significance varies. Firm age emerges as a significant factor positively affecting SHS, whereas firm size shows a negative influence, albeit not statistically significant. Normative accounting theory explains a substantial 98.4% of the variability in investment decisions, underscoring its pivotal role in guiding financial practices and enhancing transparency. The findings contribute to understanding how theoretical frameworks shape corporate strategies and investor relations in Nigeria’s Consumer Goods sector. The study recommended that the company should enhance disclosure practices to promote transparency, educate investors on normative accounting principles, ensure continuous compliance with regulatory standards, integrate sustainability reporting, benchmark against industry standards, engage stakeholders for feedback, and support further research on normative accounting theory’s impact on emerging markets.

A competitive analysis of human and animal well-being in Nigeria

This quantitative study analyzed determinants of human and animal wellbeing in Nigeria and explored correlations between associated factors. Statistical analysis of secondary data on 30 variables related to healthcare, income, education, safety, animal health, welfare policies, and environmental conditions revealed positive correlations between human life expectancy and healthcare access, income, employment, and safety. Animal health positively associated with nutrition. However, animal welfare legislation negatively correlated with human lifespan. While correlational analysis provides valuable insights, limitations include inability to determine causation and capture temporal dynamics. Findings emphasize the need for integrated policies that holistically address socioeconomic, cultural, and policy dimensions shaping human-animal relations in Nigeria. Further research can build on this empirical foundation to inform synergistic approaches to optimizing wellbeing.

Partnering for impact: unveiling the dynamics of collaboration between social enterprises and impact investors in emerging economies

PurposeThis study empirically aims to examine the collaboration between social enterprises (SEs) and impact investors (IIs), which are organisations with similar interests but with distinct logics, and in high demand in emerging economies with complex problems. Despite the significant economic contributions of these organisations, there have been limited studies examining how they collaborate in different contexts, including theoretical insights explaining how they gain partner fit from resource synergy.Design/methodology/approachMainstream businesses use the compatibility and complementarity concepts to examine buyer–supplier strategic alliances. Using similar concepts in the context of hybrid organisations, the authors interviewed six pairs of SEs and IIs with dyadic relations in Nigeria, aiming to deeply understand how they align dissimilar logics in pursuing common goals in emerging economies.FindingsThe authors’ findings revealed how compatibility criteria from the institutional logics perspective and complementarity from social exchange theory guide collaboration between SEs and IIs in an emerging economy. Using these theories provides new insights that distinguish SEs and IIs collaboration from conventional theories on the internationalisation of businesses, which remained insufficient for understanding the cross-border operations of SEs.Practical implicationsThe study holds practical implications for organisations, regardless of their size, international investors, governments, organisations and individuals desiring to pursue sustainable business agendas in emerging economies with huge impact opportunities and the process involved.Originality/valueThe outcomes of this study extend knowledge of the theoretical lens examining collaborative entrepreneurship from the perspective of hybrid organisations. It also challenged existing knowledge on collaboration between SEs and IIs, often characterised by potential tensions due to the dissimilarity of institutional logics of actors.

Executive-Legislative Relations in Nigeria's Fourth Republic: Issues, Challenges and Prospects

This study examines the executive-legislative relations in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic. The study's objective was to ascertain the extent to which Nigeria's democratic form of government was influenced by disagreements between the administration and the legislature. The study employed an ex-post facto design and also utilized qualitative methods and important information from literature research. Documentation was used to gather the majority of the data from secondary sources, and content analysis was used to give the information a complete and comprehensible explanation. Because of its ability to describe the pattern of relations between the legislative and executive branches in Nigeria's democratic system, Baron Montesquieu's theory of separation of powers, which was created in 1948, was chosen as the framework for examination. The study discovered that the relationships between the legislative and executive branches were unhealthy, antagonistic, conflictual, and dysfunctional during the study period, particularly from 2015 to 2022. Additionally, it is demonstrated that a variety of elements, including constitutional provisions, the capacity to pass laws, the administration of public funds, the perception of executive dominance, haughtiness, and a disregard for the law, among others, are to blame for the ongoing conflicts between the Legislative and Executive arms that have a detrimental effect on the development of democracy in Nigeria. Based on these findings, the study recommends that the connection between the executive and legislative arms of government be reinforced in order to promote a democracy that functions in Nigeria. Additionally, it is recommended that those in public office respect the law.

The Influence of Mutual Trust at the Pre-Investment Stage of Collaboration between Social Enterprise and Impact Investors: An Emerging Economy Perspective

Collaboration between social enterprise (SEs) and impact investors (IIs) is not always a smooth process due to several organisational level factors, particularly in relation to trusting an investment partner. Yet there are limited studies that examine factors influencing mutual trust between SEs and IIs. This article empirically explores organisational level factors that influence mutual trust between SEs and IIs with dyadic relations in Nigeria. Through in-depth interview and thematic analysis of data from six pairs of SEs and IIs, we found due diligence, genuine intention, firm reputation, adherence to ethical standards, formal and informal social network as organisational level factors that influenced mutual trust between SEs and IIs. These insights extend knowledge of factors influencing mutual trust in the context of hybrid organisations distinct from purely commercial enterprises. We empirically demonstrate the role of mutual trust at the pre-investment stage of collaboration between organisations with blended motive. Actors in the social entrepreneurial space can utilise findings from this study as guide to make informed investment decision in both emerging and developed economies.

Managing Diversity in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic National Assembly: Integrated Parties versus Ethno-Regional Balancing

Abstract Since independence, Nigeria has adopted federalism to manage the country’s deep ethno-regional divisions, but federalism has not averted instability and return to military rule in the past. This highlights the need for additional factors and mechanisms to secure and stabilize civilian rule in Nigeria. The country’s ethnic party ban ensures that parties in power have a broad basis across the territory. Theoretically, these “integrated” parties are often argued to foster intergroup compromise and political stability. Yet in our case study of intergroup relations in Nigeria’s National Assembly, we demonstrate that the country’s broad-based parties do not play a strong role in organizing intergroup cooperation. Despite this, the Assembly has not experienced substantial policy gridlock. We argue that instead of integrated parties, ethno-regional balancing (i.e., a practice whereby key positions in parliament are allocated to different groupings) is a much more important stabilizing factor in Nigeria’s federal parliament.

Exploring the Complexities of Fiscal Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations in Nigeria

This study explores the complexities of fiscal federalism and intergovernmental relations in Nigeria and their implications for development, resource allocation, and governance. It examines various aspects including revenue generation, resource allocation, policy implementation, intergovernmental disputes, and theoretical perspectives. The research design involved a combination of qualitative and quantitative approaches, utilizing thematic analysis of secondary data and statistical analysis of survey data. The findings reveal disparities in revenue allocation among the geo-political zones, highlighting the need for equitable resource distribution and balanced development. Effective intergovernmental collaboration and cooperation are crucial for addressing challenges in policy implementation and improving service delivery. Strengthening institutional capacity and implementing conflict resolution mechanisms are recommended to foster harmonious intergovernmental relations. The study emphasizes the importance of revisiting revenue allocation formulas, promoting revenue diversification, and enhancing intergovernmental dialogue and collaboration. It also recommends capacity-building initiatives to overcome implementation challenges and the establishment of clear dispute-resolution frameworks. The research contributes to the existing body of knowledge on fiscal federalism and intergovernmental relations in Nigeria, providing insights for policymakers and stakeholders. These findings and recommendations aim to enhance fiscal federalism, improve service delivery, and achieve inclusive and sustainable development across Nigeria. By implementing these measures, Nigeria can strengthen its governance framework, foster intergovernmental cooperation, and ensure the well-being of its citizens.

Collective Bargaining and Collective Agreement: A Critical Appraisal of the Structural and Practical Dissonance in Collective Relations in Nigeria

Collective Bargaining and Collective Agreement: A Critical Appraisal of the Structural and Practical Dissonance in Collective Relations in Nigeria

Ensuring Safety of Patients in Complex Health Systems: A Focus on Primary Healthcare Service Relations in Nigeria

Patient-centered healthcare is a goal for all health systems. However, given the inherent complexities of the health system as one with many nonlinear and dynamic components, the safety of patients could be affected. Therefore, there is the need to study these complexities to manage them toward optimal service delivery. The present study is a qualitative inquiry into the complexities of primary healthcare (PHC) in Nigeria and effects on patients' safety across four PHC facilities in Enugu state in southeast Nigeria. It utilizes a framework that draws on the components of interprofessional collaboration, inclusive of health financing and health workforce satisfaction, to understand the complex PHC system and patient safety. The study findings show that the PHC system in the study area performs suboptimally on the three counts, which implies poor management of the complexities of the system such that patients are highly susceptible to harm. Making a commitment to addressing the shortcomings present in each of the three components will help to decomplexify PHC in line with the World Health Organization agenda of achieving resilient and strong health systems. Importantly, optimizing the psychosocial space in Nigeria's PHC by employing qualified social workers and other psychosocial professionals is crucial for patient safety and a range of psychosocial activities that can enhance job satisfaction of health workers.

Public Acuity, Home-made Vehicles and Public Relations in Nigeria

Product quality and industry-public relationships enhance organisations' reputations worldwide. In Nigeria, both are critical to the automobile industry already bugged by public distrust and low confidence. Thus, the study examined the public relations (PR) actions of indigenous automobile companies amid these challenges.