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The Development and Problems of Federal Finance in Nigeria
(Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, 1967) Adedeji, Adebayo
This study traces the evolution of federal finance in Nigeria, analyses the major political, economic and fiscal problems which were faced in the course of this development ( Chapter I to III), and examines the federal financial arrangements which eventually emerged and their impacts on the budgets of the federal and regional government (Chapter IV to V). The Nigerian experience is compared with the experiences of some other federations against the background of the general principles of finance (Chapter VI). The period covered by the study is from 1946 to 1966.
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An econometric model of Nigeria's financial sector
(Department of Economics, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria., 1987) Sylvanus, Ihenyen Ikhide.
This study has attempted to construct a model for the financial sector of the Nigerian economy. Three subsectors were identified- the commercial banks, the non-commercial bank public and the monetary authorities.
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The impact of international trade and finance on Nigerian's economic growth, 1960-1987
(Department of Economics, Obafemi Awolowo University, 1991) Oba, Olusanya Ayindele
This study examined the impact of international trade and finance on Nigeria's economic growth during the period 1960-1987. The large number of empirical studies on trade and growth over the years failed to resolve the theoretical controversy over the contribution of trade and external finance to economic growth of developing countries.
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Petrophysical evaluation of two reservoir sands in five wells in the western part of the Niger Delta.
(Department of Geology, Faculty of Science, Obafemi Awolowo University, 1996) Abegunrin Omotola Omolade
The petrophysical characteristics of two reservoir sands in five wells drilled in western part of the Niger Delta were studied using borehole geophysical (open hole) logs.
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Rainfall predictability in Southwestern Nigeria.
(Department of Geology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria., 2003) Theophilus, Odeyemi Odekunle.
This study described and discussed the rainfall patterns inSouthwestern Nigeria in order to generate models for their prediction. The study used the composite effect of the rainfall-engendering factors of the sea surface temperature of the Gulf of Guinea, land/sea thermal contrast between Southwestern Nigeria and the Gulf of Guinea, surface location of intertropical Discontinuity and the land surface temperature in Southwestern Nigeria, between 1970 and 1994.
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Policy analysis of the revenue allocation system in Nigeria.
(Department of Political science , Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria., 2004) Aluegbebhortor, Saturday Obiyan.
This study examined the revenue allocation system (RAS) in Nigeria using the policy analysis approach. Specifically, it examined the socio-economic and political consequences of the revenue allocation system for the polity with a view to expanding the frontiers of knowledge both at the level of theory and with respect to practical relevance of the subject to policymaking.
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A sociological analysis of religion within the work environment in selected Nigerian universities
(Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Faculty of Social Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University., 2008) Ajayi, Titilade Muyibat
This study examined the participation of workers in religious activities in relation to work ethics , analysed the effects of religious morality on performance and productivity and identified the impact of religious practices on social relations in the workplace as well as management styles and organisational climates.
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Determinants, levels and patterns of internal migration in Nigeria
(Department of Demography and Social Statistics, Faculty of Social sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University., 2013) PAI, Haruna Halilu
The study investigated the socio-demographic characteristics of internal migrants in Nigeria; analyzed the patterns of flow of internal migrants in Nigeria. examined the levels and streams of internal migration in Nigeria; and assessed the factors that influence migration in Nigeria. This was with a view to examining the determinants, levels and patterns of internal migration in Nigeria. This study concluded that variations existed in the internal mobility of people between and among the 6 geo-political Zones of the Country and posited social ,economic and political implications on the nation.
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Effect of fiscal policy on private consumption in Nigeria (1981-2011)
(Economics,Obafemi Awolowo University, 2014) Oseni, Isiaq Olasunkanmi
The study examined the trend and pattern of fiscal policy variables and private consumption; established the existence of Ricardian Equivalence Hypothesis using Nigerian data; analyzed the relationship between government debt and private consumption; determined the impact of fiscal policy shocks on private consumption and investigated the effects of anticipated and unanticipated fiscal policy shocks on private consumption. This was with a view to providing information for announcement and post implementation effects of changes in fiscal policy variables on private consumption in Nigeria between 1981 and 2011. Secondary data were used for the study. Quarterly time series data on the Government Revenue, Government Expenditure, Government Debt, Interest Rates and Private Consumption from 1981:1 to 2011:4 were collected from Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Statistical Bulletin for various years (2008 – 2011) while data on Total Wealth, Disposable Income and Distortionary taxes were collected from World Development Indication, 2011. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics and econometric techniques. The results of the trend and pattern analysis showed that there were cyclical movement between fiscal policy variables and private consumption in Nigeria for the periods of study. The results on the existence of Ricardian Equivalence Hypothesis in Nigeria indicated that only government expenditure confirmed the existence of Ricardian Equivalence Hypothesis in Nigeria (β = -0.1598, p<0.05) while other variables like distortionary taxes (β = 0.3837, p<0.05 instead of β = 0, p<0.05); disposable income (β = 0.0244, p>0.05 instead of β ≠ 0 , p<0.05); government debt (β = -0.3881, p<0.05 instead of β = -0 , p<0.05) and total wealth (β = 0.0793, p<0.05 instead β = 0 , p<0.05) showed that Ricardian Equivalence Hypothesis did not hold in Nigeria. The study also showed that government debt (β = -0.1208, p<0.05) had negative and significant effect on private consumption in Nigeria. The SVAR results revealed that government revenue shock (β = -0.97, p<0.05) and government spending shock (β = -0.36, p<0.05) had negative and significant impacts on private consumption while government debt shock (β = -0.38, p>0.05) had positive and insignificant effect on private consumption. Finally, the study also revealed that the coefficients of anticipated fiscal policy shocks (ε_t^ag= 1.6313, p<0.05; ε_t^ab= 0.1730, p<0.1 and ε_t^atr= -0.4003, p>0.05) had significant impacts on private consumption while the coefficients of unanticipated fiscal policy shocks (ε_t^ug= 9.81E-07, p<0.05; ε_t^ub= -2.33E-07, p<0.05 and ε_t^utr= -7.50E-08, p>0.05) had no significant effect on private consumption in Nigeria. The study concluded that the existence of REH in Nigeria was inconclusive. Also the announcement of government policies had immediate effect on private consumption while the implementation period had no effect on private consumption.
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Psychological correlates and management of eating disorders among female undergraduates of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.
(Department of Psychology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife., 2014) Adebimpe, Oluwafisayo Ajiun
The study determined the prevalence of eating disorder and identified the types of eating disorders common among female undergraduates in Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. The study also examined the influence of body image , fear of negative evaluation, religiosity and general psychopathology on the prevalence of eating disorders in the study population. Furthermore the study established the efficacy of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) in the treatment of eating disorders. This was with the view of determining the best techniques of diagnosing and managing disorders among young adults.
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Health Quality, Labour Productivity and Economic Growth in Sub-Saharan African Countries (1990-2012)
(Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, 2014) Adedeji, Adedayo Oluseun
The study examined the trends of health quality (longevity and disease), labour productivity and economic growth in Sub-Saharan African countries. It also investigated the casual relationship and threshold effects among longevity, labour productivity and economic growth and determined the effects of HIV and TB on longevity of Sub-Saharan Africans. The study further analysed the effects of health on labour productivity and economic growth between 1990 and 2012. This was with a view to examining how health quality (longevity and disease) affects the nature of relationship between labour productivity and economic in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).
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Impact of terrorism and political conflicts on Nigeria's National security
(Department of Political Science, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife., 2014) Ikedinma, Hope Amoge.
The study investigated factors that contributed to terrorism in Nigeria and relationship between terrorism and National security. It determined the relationship between terrorism and political conflicts, examined Nigerian legal instruments and policies against terrorism and identified the challenges confronting counter-terrorism efforts in the country. This was with a view to evaluating the impact of terrorism on Nigerian National security.
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Household Consumption, Female Employment and Fertility Decisions in Southwestern Nigeria
(Department of Economics, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife., 2014) Adebiyi, Oyeyemi Omodadepo
The study examined the socioeconomic and demographic characteristics of household in Southwestern Nigeria, analysed the patterns of household consumption, female labour force participation and fertility decision. It also examined the effects of household size, number of children and female employment on household allocation to consumer goods and analysed the relationship existing between female employment and fertility decision. This is with a view to examining the interactions among household consumption, fertility decisions and female employment in Southwestern, Nigeria.
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Coception of a good old age among Literate Adults in Osun State, Nigeria.
(Dept of psychology, Faculty of Social Science, Obafemi Awolowo University., 2015) Abadahunsi,R.O.
This study examined the conception of a good old age among various groups of adults and described the influence of gender, age, marital status, religion educational level on the conception of a good old age in Osun State. This was with a view to define and determine factors that influence the definition of successful aging among literate adults in Nigeria.
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Corporate governance , cash holdings and firm value of qouted Non-financial firms in Nigeria.
(Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University., 2015) Abanikanda, Ezekiel Olamide
The study examines the patterns of cash holdings and firm value of quoted non-financial firms in Nigeria over the period of 2008 to 2013. It also examines the effect of Corporate governance and cash holdings on form value of quoted non financial firms in Nigeria.
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Influence of Micro financing on the performance of Micro enterprises in Osun State
(department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, 2015) Adelowo, Abass Gabriel
The study appraised the Institutional arrangement for micro financing in Osun State and assessed the extent to which Micro financing meets the credit needs of micro enterprises in State. It indentified the factors that influenced micro entrepreneur s access to microfinance .
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Multilevel detaminants of violence against children in Nigeria
(Department of demography and social statistic, Faculty of Social science, Obafemi Awolowo University., 2021) AJAYI, Olamide Mercy
This study assessed the age and gender differentials in the prevalence of sexual, emotional and physical violence against children; it also identified the household and community factors influencing violence against children and; also examined the interaction effect of household and community on violence against children. This was done to provide more evidences on the determinants of violence against children so as to alleviate/end all forms of violence against children in Nigeria. This study employed secondary data extracted from the Nigeria Violence Against Children Survey (VACS) 2014, a national, cross-sectional household survey of females and males aged 13-24years. Information obtained for this study included individual characteristics, household and community characteristics. Also in this study, respondent aged 13-17years were asked experience of violence within one year prior to the survey while respondents aged 18-24years were asked experience of violence before age 18years. A total of 4,203 respondents were interviewed. Data analysis was at univariate, bivariate and multivariate. At univariate level, frequency distribution and percentage were presented. At bivariate level, Chi square test of independence was used. At multivariate, binary logistic regression model was used. The result showed that the mean age of the respondents was 18.7years. The result showed that 48.01% of children had ever experienced some form of physical, sexual and emotional violence with physical violence as the most reported form violence (52.53%). The result showed that the prevalence of violence against children ranges from 49.2% males and 49.4% females among respondents aged 13-17years to 46.9% males and 47.7% females had experienced violence before age 18. The study identified sex of household head and household wealth as household factors significantly associated with violence against children (χ2=4.61, p<0.05) and (χ2=5.15, p<0.05). Ethnicity and neighbourhood safety are community factors significantly associated with violence against children (χ2= 41.51, p<0.05) and (χ2= 11.65, p<0.05). The interaction effect of sex of household head and neighbourhood safety showed that children who live in female headed household and reported to feel unsafe in the neighbourhood are 66% more likely to experience violence (OR=1.66, p<0.05) than children who live in male headed household and reported somewhat safe in the neighbourhood (OR=1.17, p<0.05). The interaction effect of household wealth and ethnicity showed that children from low wealth status and reported Yoruba ethnic group are 94% more like to experienced violence (OR=1.94, p<0.05) than children from moderate wealth status (OR=1.60, p<0.05). The interaction effect of street habitation and neighbourhood safety showed that children who reported to ever lived on the street and somewhat safe in the neighbourhood are 23% more likely to experienced violence (OR=1.23. p<0.05) than children who reported to never lived on the street and very safe in the neighbourhood (OR=1.06, p>0.05). This study concludes that violence against children is high in Nigeria. Sex of household head, household wealth, ethnicity and neighbourhood safety were significantly associated with violence against children in Nigeria. Efforts should be made at protecting children at household and community level to reduce and end all forms of violence against children in Nigeria.
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Gender Norms, Resiliency and sexual practices of street involved Young person in southwestern Nigeria
(Department of demography, Faculty of Social sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, 2021) OLUREMI Boboye Isreal
This study examined the influence of gendered norms and resiliency on sexual practices among street-involved young persons in Southwestern Nigeria. It assessed the existing gendered norms, examined the effect of resiliency strategies on sexual practices, and ascertained the effect of gendered norms and social correlates on sexual practices. Lastly, it determined the joint effect of these factors on sexual practices among street-involved young persons. This were with a view to provide information to young persons on issues revolving around reproductive health and sexual practices. This study adopted a descriptive survey research design and employed a secondary data that assessed the Sexual and reproductive health needs of street-involved young people. The indicators for the study include: sexual and reproductive health, gendered norms, resiliency, quality of life. Also, the standard for those selected, using a non-probability purposive sampling technique were street-involved young persons between ages 15–24 years who were exposed to risky sexual practices. This population were selected using the Respondent Driven Sampling (RDS) module and the sample size was 204 respondents. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics at three levels i.e. univariate, bivariate and multivariate, following each of the specified objectives. Frequency tabulation and chart were employed at the univariate level, the unadjusted Chi-square test of independence was used at the bivariate level and the multivariate level applied the binary logistic regression model. The result showed that in spite of the high rate of risky sexual practices at 80%, majority of the SIYPs had good gendered norms (92%) and majority had high resilience (52%). Furthermore, there was a major influence of gendered norms on sexual practice (ꭓ2=7.9466; p=0.005) and also showed that education, religion and current work status were good predictors of sexual practices of SIYPs. Respondents with bad gendered norms had higher risk of engaging in risky sexual practices that those with good norms (OR=4.29, p<0.05; CI=1.45 – 12.68). Also respondents that were working had lower odds of engaging in risky sexual practices (OR=0.21, p<0.05; CI=0.07 – 0.58), and respondents with single parent had high risk of engaging in risky practices (OR=3.62; p>0.05; CI= 0.41 – 31.92) than those with both parent (OR=0.76; p>0.05; CI= 0.27 – 2.16), with no significant influence. This study concluded that most street children were involved in risky sexual practices and some of these were caused by their negative influence to societal norms based on their freelance lifestyle.
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Correlates of the uptake of long acting reversible contraceptives (larcs) in Ogun state, Nigeria
(Department of Demography and Social Statistics, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife., 2021) Alfred, Olakunle Olusegun.
This study investigated the level of uptake of Long Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARCs) and examined the pattern of uptake of LARCs among women of reproductive age in Akute Agbado area of Ogun State by considering the socio-demographic and cultural characteristics as well as attitudes of respondents in line with their contraceptive choices. It also identified the factors influencing the uptake of LARCs among women of reproductive age in the study area. These were done with a view to obtaining a contemporary evidence base in understanding the motivation and barriers to LARC uptake, thereby informing the development of strategies that will increase LARC uptake, leading to overall reduction in unintended pregnancies and an improved Contraceptive Prevalence Rate (CPR) in Ogun State. This was a cross-sectional research design, using the multi-stage sampling method and based on the clustered administration of structured questionnaires to 400 randomly selected women of reproductive age, information on respondents’ demographic characteristics, knowledge of Family Planning (FP) type, service delivery factors were gotten from the use of this tool. Ten In-depth interviews were also conducted with health providers in the study area communities and state level. Descriptive statistics (frequency tables), correlation, logistic regression, model diagnosis and the processing of transcribed recordings were deployed for data analysis. The results showed a high usage of modern contraceptive (69%) in the study area compared to the state and national level at 16.6% and 12% respectively, with 41% of respondents using LARCs. The uptake of LARCs varied across demographic and socio-economic characteristics, service delivery factors such as waiting times and attitude of providers stimulated the distribution of uptake across respondents. Among all factors considered in the uptake of IUCD, the significant and the influencing factors were the number of children the women had with (O.R.:0.027; p<0.05) and (O.R:0.01;p<0.05) for the purity of 1 to 3 children and 3 to 6 children respectively. Furthermore, the factors influencing the uptake of implants are contacts with family planning workers and distance to source of family planning with (O.R:13 29; p<0.05) and (O.R: 6.9; p<0.05) respectively. Many healthcare providers identified complaints about side effects the miseducation of prospective clients through myths and misconceptions and high workload as major reasons many clients refuse to take up methods. This research concluded that LARC uptake is relatively high among women in the study area
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Assessement and managent of health related Quality of life of Cardiovascular Patients Caregivers in Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex., Ile-Ife Osun State Nigeria.
(Department of Psychology, Faculty Social sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife Osun State Nigeria., 2022) Stephen Ishola Babatunde
The study determined the level of health-related quality of life of caregivers of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) patients in Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex (OAUTHC), It also examined the predictive role of psychological distress on health-related quality of life of caregivers of CVDs patient and assessed the influence of socio-demographic factors on health-related quality of life of CVDs patient’s caregivers. It further investigated the efficacy of psycho-educational program on the health-related quality of life of caregivers of CVDs patients in the study area. These were with the view to providing information on the assessment and management of health-related quality of life of CVDs patients’ caregivers in the study area. The study carried out in two phases involve assessment (survey) and management (experimental). Primary data were used for the study. A descriptive survey design was adopted in the first phase of the study. A sample of 42 caregivers was purposively selected for the study. Two standardised psychological scales;the 15D Health-related Quality of Life Scale (HQOL) and Kessler’s Psychological Scale (KPS).The one-group pre-test post-test quasi-experimental research design was adopted in the second phase of the study. Data collected were analysed using percentage counts and the independent sample t-test. The respondents in the second phase were those who scored 11-15 on the HRQoL. A purposive sampling technique was used to select 10 respondents, who were enrolled into the intervention (experimental) group. Only the HRQoL was used for the data collection. Data collected in this phase were analysed using the t-test. The Results showed that majority 17(40.47%) of the caregivers have poor health-related quality of life. The results also showed a significant prediction of psychological distress on the dimension of physical functioning and support (β = 0.31, t=2.10 p<0.05; β = 0.35, t=2.15 p<0.05) respectively. The results also showed that there was no socio-demographic differences and effects on the outcome variables. Finally, psycho-educational programme therapy had statistically significantly enhanced the health-related quality of life of caregivers of CVDs patients(mean = 9.600, SD = 1.26, t = 8.433, df = 9, p < .05). The study concluded that psychological distress and their support have significant predictive role on health-related quality of life and psycho-education therapy can help improve the health quality of life of caregivers of CVD which actually has provided information on the assessment and management of health-related quality of life of CVDs patients’ caregivers in the study area.

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