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    Generating Research Objectives in Social Research
    (badan University Press, Publishing House, University of lbadan, lbadan, Nigeria, 2020) Jegede, Ajibade E.; Idowu, A. E.; George, Tayo O.
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    ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES IN GERIA: CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES
    (Department of Sociology College of Management and Social Sciences Covenant University Ota, Nigeria, 2026) George, Tayo O.; Ozoya, M.; Olonade, O. Y.; Olore, A. A.
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    RIPPLES OF INEQUITY: GENDERED CURRENTS IN NIGERIA’S WATER AND SANITATION SECTOR
    (Obafemi Awolowo University Press, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, 2024) George, Tayo O.; Oku, Arit; Oladipo, Funke C.; Odiboh, Oscar O.
    The need to improve gender access to water and sanitation in Africa has elicited a lot of discussions and scholarly research in developing countries worldwide. Women's rights activists and other concerned stakeholders have argued for the gender’s increased access and control over water and sanitation. This chapter examines the relationship between the ripples of gender inequity in Nigeria’s water and sanitation sector of the environmental space. The study highlights the impacts of discrimination against women concerning access and control in the critical water sector and the ripple effects on sanitation for a healthier family and society. It identifies the gaps and challenges in women’s access to water and sanitation. It seeks ways of strengthening women’s rights to water and sanitation; achieving the possible benchmark in the context of seven United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially SDG 6 which focuses on clean water and sanitation by ensuring water and sanitation for all is available and sustainable. The study relied on secondary data sources and the review of extant literature on major sub-themes of gender access to water and sanitation, the situation analysis, regional disparities, and challenges in the sector for improved access in the sector. It concludes by providing recommendations on how to promote policies, dialogue, advocacy, partnerships, and capacity building to support gender access to water and good sanitation practices.
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    EFFECTS OF MICROFINANCE BANK’S ASSETS AND PRODUCTS ON POVERTY REDUCTION IN NIGERIA
    (Covenant University Ota, 2025-03) MAKINDE, Damilola Ayomiposi; Covenant University Dissertation
    This study investigates the effect of microfinance banks assets and products on poverty reduction in Nigeria. Specifically, it examines the impact of capital adequacy ratio, liquidity ratio, loan-to-deposit ratio, and monetary policy rate on the poverty rate. Using secondary data from the first quarter of 2008 to the fourth quarter of 2023, the study employs Vector Autoregression (VAR) analysis to assess these relationships. The findings indicate that the monetary policy rate has a positive and significant impact on the poverty rate, whereas the loan-to-deposit ratio, liquidity ratio, and capital adequacy ratio exhibit a negative and significant influence on poverty reduction. Based on these insights, the study recommends that microfinance banks enhance loan accessibility, strengthen capital reserves, and promote financial inclusion. Additionally, policymakers should regulate interest rates effectively and implement gender-inclusive strategies to support poverty alleviation efforts
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    ASSESSMENT OF SELECTED ONLINE NEWSPAPERS: FRAMING OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC REPORTS IN NIGERIA
    (Covenant University Ota, 2025-09) AFOLABI, Oluwafolafunmi Omoladun; Covenant University Thesis
    Despite the crucial role of Nigerian online newspapers in disseminating information during the COVID-19 lockdown period, there is a significant gap in the literature on the analysis of types and directions of frames of COVID-19 pandemic reports. There is also a gap in the frequency of the socio-economic responses to the virus. Similarly, there is a gap in understanding Nigerian online newspaper editors’ perspectives that COVID-19 reports pass through before publishing. This research examined how five Nigerian online newspapers presented stories about the COVID-19 pandemic - specifically, what angles they chose, which issues they emphasised, and explored what editors thought, how decisions were made regarding articles, alongside problems editors and reporters faced. Examining these choices reveals how information gets shaped, but also sheds light on journalistic hurdles throughout this worldwide health emergency. The theories underpinning this study were framing and gatekeeping theories. This study adopted a mixed methods approach with a sequential explanatory design. The types of analyses used were content analysis (combining framing analysis and word frequency analysis) for quantitative content analysis and thematic analysis for in-depth interviews. Data for the content analysis were sourced from online archives. The quantitative content analysis examined framing directions and types, the frequency of socio-economic responses to COVID-19, the placement of COVID-19 stories, and the published articles. The qualitative in-depth interviews were conducted to find out the Nigerian online newspaper editors’ perspectives, editorial bureaucracies (processes), and the challenges during the peak era of the reportage of COVID-19. Analysis of 4,808 reports showed that different newspapers preferred different framing approaches, with some emphasising support, others distance, and empathy.” Findings for framing types showed that Daily Post Newspaper reports, Guardian Newspaper reports, Premium Times Newspaper reports, Punch Newspaper reports, and Vanguard Newspaper reports consistently implemented Episodic vs. Thematic framing. Contrary to expectations, the results showed that in all 5 selected newspapers, the COVID-19 top stories were fewer than the COVID-19 stories from other segments. In contrast, news was the most frequent type of COVID- 19 article in all the selected Nigerian online newspapers. Editors asserted that they strictly followed data from health bodies and news wires in their reportage of the pandemic to guard against misinformation and to avoid panic from the readership. They also faced new challenges, such as security restrictions and a heavier digital workload, among other challenges. The study recommends more straightforward editorial guidelines on framing to reduce bias and strengthen audience trust.
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    EFFECTS OF GREEN FINANCING AND INSTITUTIONAL QUALITY ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA
    (Covenant University Ota, 2025-10) ASEMOTA, Franklin Famous; Covenant University Thesis
    As planet earth continue to get hotter, the negative consequences of climate change become more inescapable to its occupants and a one-off solution in the short run becomes difficult due to it dynamic nature. Africa is at the receiving end of the negative consequences of climate change due to its unique adaptive capacity. Millions of livelihoods in Africa are predominantly dependent on primary production and extractive sector which are worst hit by climate change, and this posed a more worsening threat to economic stability and peace in the continent. Hence, Africa requires finances that are strategically structured to sync social, environmental and economical concern to defend itself against climate change. This study therefore explores the role of green financing and institutional quality in harnessing sustainable development in Africa. This study utilized SEM-PLS (Structural Equation Model- Partial Least Square) technique of data analysis to examine green banking practices and sustainable development in Africa. PARDL (Panel Autoregressive– Distributive Lag) was utilize to investigate the impact of green bonds and renewable energy financing on Africa sustainable development while Panel Interaction Effect test was employed to assess the exact influence of institutional quality. The findings reveal a significant positive linkage between green banking initiatives and sustainable development outcomes in the African context. The result suggests that higher Green Banking Adoption (GBA) is associated with greater attainment of Sustainable Development (ASD). The value of green bond, interest rate on green bond and the duration of the bond, have positive and significant impacts on capital market development and carbon emissions. Only the interest rate of the green bond is found to have an insignificant impact on human capital development. In the short run, insignificant relationships were found between renewable energy utilisation and economic sustainability as well as between renewable energy utilisation and environmental sustainability. However, in the long run, the relationships are revealed to be both negative but statistically insignificant for economic sustainability although significant for environmental sustainability. Lastly, the interaction of regulatory quality with green bonds value had an insignificant impact on measures of sustainable development, however, the interaction between regulatory quality and interest rate on green bonds showed positive influence on capital market development and carbon emission. This study recommends that the Africa banking sector should unify all their operation to sync with green practices and policies. Establishment of a functional green bonds platform in Africa that will enable clear validation and trading of green finance instruments. Lower interest rate for certified green projects must be mandated to encourage capital flow and reduce the risk associated with renewable energy projects. Lastly, Africa must ensure a stable political climate as it serves as a fundamental catalyst for a sustainable green financial system needed to combat the negatives effects of climate changes
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    LAWS OF WAR AND MILITARY ENGAGEMENTS: A STUDY OF INTERNAL SECURITY OPERATIONS IN NIGERIA
    (Covenant University Ota, 2025-08) SUNDAY, Victor Henry; Covenant University Dissertation
    This study investigates the impact of Lafarge Africa Plc’s corporate community relations on local development in Ewekoro, Ogun State, Nigeria. As corporate social responsibility (CSR) becomes increasingly important in industrial communities, the research evaluates how Lafarge’s initiatives align with stakeholder expectations across four key areas: education, health and safety, economic empowerment, and infrastructure. The study used a mixed-methods approach to gather data through structured questionnaires, interviews, and focus group discussions in four host communities—Itori, Papalanto, Oke-Oko-Egbado, and Olapeleke. Participants were selected to reflect diverse stakeholder groups across Lafarge’s CSR pillars. Quantitative data were analysed using SPSS, while qualitative responses were examined thematically. Findings reveal that while Lafarge’s efforts have improved infrastructure and contributed to community stability, significant gaps remain in education, healthcare, empowerment, and inclusive communication. Many residents feel excluded from decision-making, and projects are often perceived as short-term or misaligned with pressing community needs. Anchored in Stakeholder Theory and Social Responsibility Theory, the study underscores the need for transparent, participatory, and context-driven CSR. It contributes to CSR literature in Nigeria’s cement industry and offers practical recommendations for improving inclusion, trust, and development outcomes in corporate-community engagement.
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    ASSESSMENT OF CRISIS COMMUNICATION AND SOCIAL MEDIA USAGE FOR CRISIS MANAGEMENT: A STUDY OF FLUTTERWAVE AND PAYSTACK
    (Covenant University Ota, 2025-08) NWITE, Juliet Ngozi; Covenant University Dissertation
    This study assessed crisis communication and social media usage for crisis management in the Nigerian Fintech sector, focusing on Flutterwave and Paystack. Guided by the Situational Crisis Communication Theory and the Social-Mediated Crisis Communication Model, the research adopted a mixed-methods approach, combining a cross-sectional survey of 400 respondents with descriptive content analysis of official crisis-related communications from the two companies. The objectives were to examine the extent of social media utilization for crisis management, identify the strategies employed, evaluate the influence of social media use on public reaction, and analyze public complaints regarding crisis communication on social media. The findings revealed that both Flutterwave and Paystack actively used social media platforms, particularly X (formerly Twitter), during crises. Flutterwave’s communication was characterized by frequent, real-time updates and direct engagement, while Paystack adopted a more measured approach with fewer but more detailed updates. Timeliness, transparency, and interactive engagement emerged as significant factors influencing public trust and perception. However, common complaints included delayed responses, insufficient detail in updates, and perceived lack of empathy in crisis communication. The study concludes that effective use of social media is essential for Fintech crisis management, as it directly impacts stakeholder trust and brand reputation. The study recommends enhancing real-time communication capacity, ensuring consistency of messages across platforms, integrating empathy and transparency into crisis communication, and using public sentiment analysis to refine crisis strategies. The research contributes to existing knowledge by providing empirical evidence on Fintech crisis communication in Nigeria, extending theoretical applications of SCCT and SMCC to an African context, and offering practical strategies for improving corporate crisis responses in the digital era.
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    GREEN FINANCE STRATEGIES AND SUSTAINABLE FASHION MANUFACTURING AMIDST SECOND-HAND CLOTHING IMPORTS IN NIGERIA
    (Covenant University Ota, 2025-08) EFFIONG, Esther Uduak; Covenant University Dissertation
    Nigeria's fashion industry confronts significant environmental and social challenges due to overwhelming second-hand clothing imports, undermining local manufacturing and increasing textile waste, exacerbated by a nascent green finance sector. This dissertation investigated green finance's role as a catalyst for sustainable fashion manufacturing and its influence on second-hand clothing imports in Nigeria, examining its effect on green and sustained fashion manufacturing and sustainable fashion manufacturing's mediating role. A quantitative survey gathered primary data from 105 staff across Nigerian fashion manufacturing organizations. Analysis employed descriptive statistics, correlation, and regression models, including a three-condition mediation framework. Findings reveal green finance positively affects green fashion manufacturing (boosting it by 96.3%) and sustained fashion manufacturing (boosting it by 102.6%). Crucially, sustainable fashion manufacturing fully mediates this relationship, demonstrating green finance reduces second-hand clothing imports primarily through fostering local sustainable production. The study recommends enhancing access to green finance, implementing robust incentives for green practices, and leveraging sustainable local production growth to reduce second-hand clothing import dependence.
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    DEEPFAKES IN NEWS SOURCING: A STUDY OF LAGOS JOURNALISTS’ KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES
    (Covenant University Ota, 2025-08) OLUWAGBILE, Dabira Precious; Covenant University Dissertation
    The increasing prevalence of deepfakes; artificially generated videos, images, and audio, poses a substantial threat to news sourcing and the credibility of journalistic practice. This study critically examines the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of journalists in Lagos, Nigeria, concerning deepfakes, with the objective of assessing their levels of awareness, perceived ability to identify deepfakes, and experiences confronting such content in professional contexts. Utilizing a quantitative approach, data were collected from 400 journalists drawn from print, radio, television, and online platforms in Lagos, Nigeria. For the quantitative approach, four news gatekeepers were also interviewed. Analysis reveals high levels of awareness (93.5%) and self-reported confidence in identifying deepfakes (93%), yet exposes notable gaps in technical knowledge and a lack of clear distinction between deepfakes and other misinformation forms. The study recommends sustained training, the integration of deepfake detection skills into professional development and newsroom policy, and investment in technological tools to enhance detection and verification practices. These measures are vital to safeguarding journalistic integrity in an evolving digital information landscape.