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Sophia: An African Journal of Philosophy, 2007
In the documentation of the historical development of the world, Africa has been tacitly ignored.... more In the documentation of the historical development of the world, Africa has been tacitly ignored. To majority of Western historians, sociologists, anthropologists, and scholars, Africa has no history, no philosophy and as such, the Africans do not posses the cognitive power to engage in the rigorous exercise of philosophizing. This falsehood, which is made more complex and compounded by some westernized African scholars, has relegated Africa to the backdoor of world development and history. However, a reflective look at the history of world development certainly reveals Africa as the cradle of world civilization and development. This becomes more glaring and foundational when we view development, not only from the classical conceptual framework of economics, but from the organistic standpoint of multi-dimensional concept which comprises the physical, the spiritual, the political, the ethical, socio-political, scientific and technological. In all these facets of development, Africa and the Africans have made tremendous contributions. Africans, through their reflective attitudes to society, environment and nature have helped to add value to changes, improvement and innovations of African societies and the world at large. This is viewed from the perspective that, philosophy is a reflective activity, which is prevalent in every society. In this paper therefore, we are going to see how African reflective activities (philosophy) have been used or applied in adding value to our society (development). In doing this, this paper will attempt to establish a foundation for its existence and how it has furthered development in various facets of human's life or existence. SOPHIA: An African Journal of Philosophy Vol. 9 (1) 2006: pp. 85-90
Nigeria has had twelve years of continuous democratic governance in this fourth republic which be... more Nigeria has had twelve years of continuous democratic governance in this fourth republic which began in 1999, but this has not yet nurtured any acceptable democratic culture. This can be seen in the high level of voters’ apathy between 2003 and 2007 general elections, which many agreed were flawed. It is this apathy that provided a leeway for politicians to manipulate the process of voters’ registration during the last two general elections in the country. With the recent voters’ registration exercise, and the ripples from the just concluded general elections in Nigeria, it is evident that there is no democratic culture that can guarantee credible elections by best international practices. This is largely due to the fact that voters do not know their rights and such rights are not protected. It is as a result of this that politicians easily buy votes from the electorates with cheap commodities. A critical look at the political problems in the country reveals lack of political educat...
Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, 2014
Logic as an academic discipline focuses on the science of reasoning, inference and proof. However... more Logic as an academic discipline focuses on the science of reasoning, inference and proof. However, these are different goals from it practical application in composition and writing. Most writers appear to ignore the importance or value of logic as a veritable tool towards effective writing and composition. Whenever logic is employed in composition or writing the emphasis seems to be towards the determination of the reasoning behind an argument as either being valid or invalid and using same to support or reject a thesis. Though the goals are different, a degree of familiarity with logic and the structure of well-formed arguments and reasoning are very necessary and vital in assisting writers to construct valid arguments/reasoning to support their theses and the evaluation and refutation of invalid arguments/reasoning employed in supporting others' theses. Indeed, the lack of the understanding of logic and its principles has been a problem to effective writing and composition. Without a sound logic, there cannot be intellectually stimulating writing and composition. This has been the bane of scholarly writing and composition. It is on the basis of this therefore that we will examine the simple basics of logical argument, types of argument, some of the mistakes that are likely to be made when logic is used incorrectly. We will at the end establish the functionality and imperative of logic.
Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences, 2013
Man is a complex being that has defied all efforts to comprehend. This complexity is basically du... more Man is a complex being that has defied all efforts to comprehend. This complexity is basically due to the nature of man. Several scholars and philosophers right from the ancient epoch to the contemporary period have employed several methods toward the understanding of man, but without any satisfying result. This effort to understand the nature of man has generated several problems that transcend philosophy into the sciences. Also, the scientific approach to grasp the nature of man has not yielded concrete evidence of satisfaction. This again, is due to the nature of science, which empirical orientation and root cannot capture the whole essence or nature of man which transcends the physical. This therefore, has created epistemological vacuum that has made it difficult for man to understand himself or reality that he constitutes. This scenario has created confusion in the search towards the understanding of man thereby revealing the dynamic nature of reality which includes man. This paper, therefore, seeks to explain human nature and the nature of science and posits that man or reality cannot be understood using a singular method of science but rather a combination of what the paper describes as a philo-scientific approach.
African Research Review, 2011
Technological development is a basic artery through which nations strive to attain true independe... more Technological development is a basic artery through which nations strive to attain true independence. However, the level of technological development is dependent on the system, policy and philosophy of education that is dominant or prevalent in such a country. Any nation that lacks a sound system or policy of education cannot make a solid claim to development socially, politically, scientifically or technologically. A sound educational policy that is laid on a solid philosophical foundation is therefore, a necessary adjunct for technological growth. It is therefore the position of this paper that, many African countries like Nigeria , have invested enormously their national Wealth, with a view to achieving technological development but without success. The reason for this abysmal failure is traceable to lack of basic foundation for technological development. This basic foundation is sound
Journal of Educational and Social Research, 2013
Nigeria as a nation is plaque with several socio-political and economic problems and challenges. ... more Nigeria as a nation is plaque with several socio-political and economic problems and challenges. However, the major challenges facing the country since 2007 that tend to defy all logic and solution is that of insecurity posed by the Boko Haram insurgency. Boko Haram, which literarily means "Western Education is sin", according to the local parlance, is deeply rooted in religious intolerance. Historically, religious intolerance dates back to the 1980s when the Maitasine sect emerged. This sect posed a serious threat to the unity of the country. Due to the massive killing by the Maitasine sect, the country became polarized along religious line. The government managed to contend the sect somehow, but the "mustard seed" of that religious crisis was deeply planted and watered, so, the seed has been germinating with diverse botanical names. A deep reflection on religious intolerance in Nigeria will reveal that the problem is deeply rooted in the north. And this is the part of the country where the illiteracy rate is the highest. Again,the north, which is predominantly Moslem see everything with the spectacle of religion. The north as a people does not have a culture that is different from religion. Indeed, everything to an average northerner who is a Moslem is viewed from Islamic religion. So, to them, there are no differences between culture, politics and religion. This knitted relationship between these basic social elements in the north makes it difficult to establish a distinction between the three. So, a disagreement in any aspect of these social elements is viewed as a disagreement of religious view or belief. This usually and perennially creates tension in the country especially in the north. To solve this problem therefore, there is the need for education to illuminate and liberate the minds of the masses in the north. This will like the Platonic "allegory of the cave" salvage and unchain the people from darkness and pole of illiteracy. Through education nourished with philosophy of Essencism, the paper contends that. Nigerians will be able to overcome the challenge of religious intolerance and sustain the basic principles of secularity, freedom of worship, and other fundamental rights as enshrined in the constitution. It posits that it is only through philosophy of Essencism that Nigeria can achieve holistic development.
Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences, 2013
Education plays a vital role in the development of every country. A country is a living organism ... more Education plays a vital role in the development of every country. A country is a living organism with several parts that need to be developed. As a complex organism, the development of each of its diverse parts requires some level of specialized knowledge. It is this complexity and organic nature of our modern society that has given birth to the various areas of knowledge with diverse aspects of specialization. It is therefore the complexity of human nature with its multiplicity of needs that has created complexity of modern civil society. Civil society is dynamic and develops in tandem with the diversities of human needs. Nothing ever emerges in the society without the focus or aim to satisfy the need of an aspect of human nature. So, every society with all its complexity is a reflection of human nature, with its diverse needs. It follows then that human nature is the basic foundation of our modern world or civil society. This also reflects the foundation of human knowledge in all spheres. Every aspect of knowledge is intrinsically linked with man and is designed to cater for the various needs of his complex nature. Education is therefore founded on human nature. The development and reconstruction of any society or country is therefore anchored on the process of catering for the diverse needs of man's complex nature. Society, education and morality have the same foundation, and that is human nature. Society cannot be separated from morality or education. Hence, in this paper, effort was made to establish the fact that ethics and professionalism in education are the basic tools that can bring about and inspire development and social reconstruction. The paper asserts that education is a conditio-sine-quanon for the development of any country and that this can only be achieved with ethical values and professional best practices. The paper posits that development and social reconstruction can only take place in a society where every aspect of human knowledge has an inbuilt ethical mechanism and professional standard.
NNAMDI AZIKIWE JOURNAL OF PHILOSOPHY, Apr 9, 2019
Abstract: Technology strongly interacts with almost every facet of our lives. It has also come to... more Abstract: Technology strongly interacts with almost every facet of our lives. It has also come to interact with almost every facet of the natural world. It is this fundamental interdependence that creates the strong linkages between the studies of sustainable engineering, industrial ecology, and the more specific methodologies such as life cycle assessment. Furthermore, the integration of technology with social and environmental systems, a key aspect of sustainability creates another important dynamic. Technology as a human competence is undergoing a rapid, unprecedented and accelerating period of evolutionary growth, especially in the key foundational areas of
The menace of corruption in Nigeria is very pervasive with global implications. So pervasive is c... more The menace of corruption in Nigeria is very pervasive with global implications. So pervasive is corruption in Nigeria that almost every aspect of national life is affected one way or the other. The present magnitude of corruption in Nigeria can be traceable to the many years of military rule where due process was not observed in public procurement and contract bidding. Both private and public sectors of the country are affected by various forms of corruption. As a consequence, the impact of governance in the country is impeded and if a check is not put in place, Nigeria will be left behind in the development agenda of world bodies. It is a trite fact that corruption in one place is connected to others, and enabled by systems of weak regulations and poor oversight. Human societies have been known to be bedeviled by corruption but some have been able to combat this menace by putting statutes in place to criminalize corruption and ensure that enforcement mechanism are enabled to act. T...
Journal Of Integrative Humanism Ghana, 2015
Proceedings of the XXIII World Congress of Philosophy
Boko Haram figuratively implies that western or non-Islamic education is a sin, is a very controv... more Boko Haram figuratively implies that western or non-Islamic education is a sin, is a very controversial Nigerian militant Islamist group that seeks for the imposition of Sharia law in the entire northern states of Nigeria. The hierarchical structure of the group is not presently well defined. The official name of the group is Jamaiatu Ahlis Sunna Lidda‟awati Wal-Jihad, which in Arabic translates to “people committed to the propagation of the prophet‟s teachings and Jihad.” Literally therefore, the group means “Association of Sunnis for the propagation of Islam and for Holy War.” From this, it is clear that Boko Harm is a group of Islamic fundamentalists that are committed to carry out Holy War (Jihad) and Islamized northern states of Nigeria and probably conquer the entire country through Jihad. So far, the group has been waging the war successfully in its area of stronghold. However, a legal twist has been introduced into a religious matter. This legal twist is the call for amnesty...
The menace of corruption in Nigeria is very pervasive with global implications. So pervasive is c... more The menace of corruption in Nigeria is very pervasive with global implications. So pervasive is corruption in Nigeria that almost every aspect of national life is affected one way or the other. The present magnitude of corruption in Nigeria can be traceable to the many years of military rule where due process was not observed in public procurement and contract bidding. Both private and public sectors of the country are affected by various forms of corruption. As a consequence, the impact of governance in the country is impeded and if a check is not put in place, Nigeria will be left behind in the development agenda of world bodies. It is a trite fact that corruption in one place is connected to others, and enabled by systems of weak regulations and poor oversight. Human societies have been known to be bedeviled by corruption but some have been able to combat this menace by putting statutes in place to criminalize corruption and ensure that enforcement mechanism are enabled to act. T...
Journal of Law, Policy and Globalization, 2012
In this paper effort is made to critically examine different discourses of globalization and expl... more In this paper effort is made to critically examine different discourses of globalization and explore how concepts of globalization have been represented in relation to African development. It is argued that, despite its celebratory rhetoric of “one world, many people”, notions of globalization are intricably linked with the continued development of western economies, creating new forms of colonial control in the generally referred to “post-colonial” era. Globalization is viewed as the new global colonialism, which is based on the historical structure of capitalism, and is a process that tactically executes the objectives of colonialism with greater efficiency and rationalism. There is a general discourse on the economic, political, social, educational, ethical, legal and cultural implications of globalization on African development, as argument is made about the emergence of the so-called “global culture”, which is just a process that marks the transformation to a culture of consump...
... is all about ontology which is inquiry into the meaning of existence itself and seeking to sp... more ... is all about ontology which is inquiry into the meaning of existence itself and seeking to specify the general kinds of things that exist (Ekanem, 2008: 13 ... when you make a vow, you must not break your promise, keep the vows that you make…, when you make a promise, don't try ...
Philosophic issues always have had and still do have serious impact on schools and society. Our c... more Philosophic issues always have had and still do have serious impact on schools and society. Our contemporary society and the schools are changing basically and in a rapid manner, much more than and it was in the past. There is a fundamental urgency that prompts continuous appraisal and reappraisal of the role of schools, and the demand for philosophy of education. Indeed, without philosophy, educators will have no direction as to what and how to organize and implement whatever we are trying to achieve within the school system. It is an established fact that our philosophy influences and do to a large extent determines our educational decisions, choices and alternatives. This is because curriculum consists of the totality of the environment that the school creates in order to stimulate and guide the wholesome growth and development of the children. This however, could not have been made possible without philosophy. Philosophy provides the starting point in curriculum development as i...
Technology strongly interacts with almost every facet of our lives. It has also come to interact ... more Technology strongly interacts with almost every facet of our lives. It has also come to interact with almost every facet of the natural world. It is this fundamental interdependence that creates the strong linkages between the studies of sustainable engineering, industrial ecology, and the more specific methodologies such as life cycle assessment. Furthermore, the integration of technology with social and environmental systems, a key aspect of sustainability creates another important dynamic. Technology as a human competence is undergoing a rapid, unprecedented and accelerating period of evolutionary growth, especially in the key foundational areas of nanotechnology, biotechnology, robotics, information and communications technology and applied cognitive science (6). It is this influence or impact of technology on man and society that has raised the critical question: Is man in control of technology or is technology in control of man? This has brought about a dialectics, which will ...
Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences
There is a tripartite global crises of social, economic and health unlike any in the past almost ... more There is a tripartite global crises of social, economic and health unlike any in the past almost eight decades history of the United Nations that is fast killing people, increasing and spreading human woes and sufferings with an unending existential calamities. This is indeed, beyond health, economic and social crises. It is evidently human existential crises that have the potency and potential to bring about existential eclipse of the human race. The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is wreaking havoc on societies at their core. With the International Monetary Fund (IMF) reassessment of the prospect for growth for 2020 and 2021, and the declaration that there is a global recession that is as bad as or even worse than the 2009 situation, Nigeria socio-economic survival is at risk. The only hope of any recovery in 2021 is if the country succeeds in containing the pandemic and take sound and necessary economic decisions and measures. The only roadmap for the socio-economic survival of th...
Sophia: An African Journal of Philosophy, 2007
In the documentation of the historical development of the world, Africa has been tacitly ignored.... more In the documentation of the historical development of the world, Africa has been tacitly ignored. To majority of Western historians, sociologists, anthropologists, and scholars, Africa has no history, no philosophy and as such, the Africans do not posses the cognitive power to engage in the rigorous exercise of philosophizing. This falsehood, which is made more complex and compounded by some westernized African scholars, has relegated Africa to the backdoor of world development and history. However, a reflective look at the history of world development certainly reveals Africa as the cradle of world civilization and development. This becomes more glaring and foundational when we view development, not only from the classical conceptual framework of economics, but from the organistic standpoint of multi-dimensional concept which comprises the physical, the spiritual, the political, the ethical, socio-political, scientific and technological. In all these facets of development, Africa and the Africans have made tremendous contributions. Africans, through their reflective attitudes to society, environment and nature have helped to add value to changes, improvement and innovations of African societies and the world at large. This is viewed from the perspective that, philosophy is a reflective activity, which is prevalent in every society. In this paper therefore, we are going to see how African reflective activities (philosophy) have been used or applied in adding value to our society (development). In doing this, this paper will attempt to establish a foundation for its existence and how it has furthered development in various facets of human's life or existence. SOPHIA: An African Journal of Philosophy Vol. 9 (1) 2006: pp. 85-90
Nigeria has had twelve years of continuous democratic governance in this fourth republic which be... more Nigeria has had twelve years of continuous democratic governance in this fourth republic which began in 1999, but this has not yet nurtured any acceptable democratic culture. This can be seen in the high level of voters’ apathy between 2003 and 2007 general elections, which many agreed were flawed. It is this apathy that provided a leeway for politicians to manipulate the process of voters’ registration during the last two general elections in the country. With the recent voters’ registration exercise, and the ripples from the just concluded general elections in Nigeria, it is evident that there is no democratic culture that can guarantee credible elections by best international practices. This is largely due to the fact that voters do not know their rights and such rights are not protected. It is as a result of this that politicians easily buy votes from the electorates with cheap commodities. A critical look at the political problems in the country reveals lack of political educat...
Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, 2014
Logic as an academic discipline focuses on the science of reasoning, inference and proof. However... more Logic as an academic discipline focuses on the science of reasoning, inference and proof. However, these are different goals from it practical application in composition and writing. Most writers appear to ignore the importance or value of logic as a veritable tool towards effective writing and composition. Whenever logic is employed in composition or writing the emphasis seems to be towards the determination of the reasoning behind an argument as either being valid or invalid and using same to support or reject a thesis. Though the goals are different, a degree of familiarity with logic and the structure of well-formed arguments and reasoning are very necessary and vital in assisting writers to construct valid arguments/reasoning to support their theses and the evaluation and refutation of invalid arguments/reasoning employed in supporting others' theses. Indeed, the lack of the understanding of logic and its principles has been a problem to effective writing and composition. Without a sound logic, there cannot be intellectually stimulating writing and composition. This has been the bane of scholarly writing and composition. It is on the basis of this therefore that we will examine the simple basics of logical argument, types of argument, some of the mistakes that are likely to be made when logic is used incorrectly. We will at the end establish the functionality and imperative of logic.
Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences, 2013
Man is a complex being that has defied all efforts to comprehend. This complexity is basically du... more Man is a complex being that has defied all efforts to comprehend. This complexity is basically due to the nature of man. Several scholars and philosophers right from the ancient epoch to the contemporary period have employed several methods toward the understanding of man, but without any satisfying result. This effort to understand the nature of man has generated several problems that transcend philosophy into the sciences. Also, the scientific approach to grasp the nature of man has not yielded concrete evidence of satisfaction. This again, is due to the nature of science, which empirical orientation and root cannot capture the whole essence or nature of man which transcends the physical. This therefore, has created epistemological vacuum that has made it difficult for man to understand himself or reality that he constitutes. This scenario has created confusion in the search towards the understanding of man thereby revealing the dynamic nature of reality which includes man. This paper, therefore, seeks to explain human nature and the nature of science and posits that man or reality cannot be understood using a singular method of science but rather a combination of what the paper describes as a philo-scientific approach.
African Research Review, 2011
Technological development is a basic artery through which nations strive to attain true independe... more Technological development is a basic artery through which nations strive to attain true independence. However, the level of technological development is dependent on the system, policy and philosophy of education that is dominant or prevalent in such a country. Any nation that lacks a sound system or policy of education cannot make a solid claim to development socially, politically, scientifically or technologically. A sound educational policy that is laid on a solid philosophical foundation is therefore, a necessary adjunct for technological growth. It is therefore the position of this paper that, many African countries like Nigeria , have invested enormously their national Wealth, with a view to achieving technological development but without success. The reason for this abysmal failure is traceable to lack of basic foundation for technological development. This basic foundation is sound
Journal of Educational and Social Research, 2013
Nigeria as a nation is plaque with several socio-political and economic problems and challenges. ... more Nigeria as a nation is plaque with several socio-political and economic problems and challenges. However, the major challenges facing the country since 2007 that tend to defy all logic and solution is that of insecurity posed by the Boko Haram insurgency. Boko Haram, which literarily means "Western Education is sin", according to the local parlance, is deeply rooted in religious intolerance. Historically, religious intolerance dates back to the 1980s when the Maitasine sect emerged. This sect posed a serious threat to the unity of the country. Due to the massive killing by the Maitasine sect, the country became polarized along religious line. The government managed to contend the sect somehow, but the "mustard seed" of that religious crisis was deeply planted and watered, so, the seed has been germinating with diverse botanical names. A deep reflection on religious intolerance in Nigeria will reveal that the problem is deeply rooted in the north. And this is the part of the country where the illiteracy rate is the highest. Again,the north, which is predominantly Moslem see everything with the spectacle of religion. The north as a people does not have a culture that is different from religion. Indeed, everything to an average northerner who is a Moslem is viewed from Islamic religion. So, to them, there are no differences between culture, politics and religion. This knitted relationship between these basic social elements in the north makes it difficult to establish a distinction between the three. So, a disagreement in any aspect of these social elements is viewed as a disagreement of religious view or belief. This usually and perennially creates tension in the country especially in the north. To solve this problem therefore, there is the need for education to illuminate and liberate the minds of the masses in the north. This will like the Platonic "allegory of the cave" salvage and unchain the people from darkness and pole of illiteracy. Through education nourished with philosophy of Essencism, the paper contends that. Nigerians will be able to overcome the challenge of religious intolerance and sustain the basic principles of secularity, freedom of worship, and other fundamental rights as enshrined in the constitution. It posits that it is only through philosophy of Essencism that Nigeria can achieve holistic development.
Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences, 2013
Education plays a vital role in the development of every country. A country is a living organism ... more Education plays a vital role in the development of every country. A country is a living organism with several parts that need to be developed. As a complex organism, the development of each of its diverse parts requires some level of specialized knowledge. It is this complexity and organic nature of our modern society that has given birth to the various areas of knowledge with diverse aspects of specialization. It is therefore the complexity of human nature with its multiplicity of needs that has created complexity of modern civil society. Civil society is dynamic and develops in tandem with the diversities of human needs. Nothing ever emerges in the society without the focus or aim to satisfy the need of an aspect of human nature. So, every society with all its complexity is a reflection of human nature, with its diverse needs. It follows then that human nature is the basic foundation of our modern world or civil society. This also reflects the foundation of human knowledge in all spheres. Every aspect of knowledge is intrinsically linked with man and is designed to cater for the various needs of his complex nature. Education is therefore founded on human nature. The development and reconstruction of any society or country is therefore anchored on the process of catering for the diverse needs of man's complex nature. Society, education and morality have the same foundation, and that is human nature. Society cannot be separated from morality or education. Hence, in this paper, effort was made to establish the fact that ethics and professionalism in education are the basic tools that can bring about and inspire development and social reconstruction. The paper asserts that education is a conditio-sine-quanon for the development of any country and that this can only be achieved with ethical values and professional best practices. The paper posits that development and social reconstruction can only take place in a society where every aspect of human knowledge has an inbuilt ethical mechanism and professional standard.
NNAMDI AZIKIWE JOURNAL OF PHILOSOPHY, Apr 9, 2019
Abstract: Technology strongly interacts with almost every facet of our lives. It has also come to... more Abstract: Technology strongly interacts with almost every facet of our lives. It has also come to interact with almost every facet of the natural world. It is this fundamental interdependence that creates the strong linkages between the studies of sustainable engineering, industrial ecology, and the more specific methodologies such as life cycle assessment. Furthermore, the integration of technology with social and environmental systems, a key aspect of sustainability creates another important dynamic. Technology as a human competence is undergoing a rapid, unprecedented and accelerating period of evolutionary growth, especially in the key foundational areas of
The menace of corruption in Nigeria is very pervasive with global implications. So pervasive is c... more The menace of corruption in Nigeria is very pervasive with global implications. So pervasive is corruption in Nigeria that almost every aspect of national life is affected one way or the other. The present magnitude of corruption in Nigeria can be traceable to the many years of military rule where due process was not observed in public procurement and contract bidding. Both private and public sectors of the country are affected by various forms of corruption. As a consequence, the impact of governance in the country is impeded and if a check is not put in place, Nigeria will be left behind in the development agenda of world bodies. It is a trite fact that corruption in one place is connected to others, and enabled by systems of weak regulations and poor oversight. Human societies have been known to be bedeviled by corruption but some have been able to combat this menace by putting statutes in place to criminalize corruption and ensure that enforcement mechanism are enabled to act. T...
Journal Of Integrative Humanism Ghana, 2015
Proceedings of the XXIII World Congress of Philosophy
Boko Haram figuratively implies that western or non-Islamic education is a sin, is a very controv... more Boko Haram figuratively implies that western or non-Islamic education is a sin, is a very controversial Nigerian militant Islamist group that seeks for the imposition of Sharia law in the entire northern states of Nigeria. The hierarchical structure of the group is not presently well defined. The official name of the group is Jamaiatu Ahlis Sunna Lidda‟awati Wal-Jihad, which in Arabic translates to “people committed to the propagation of the prophet‟s teachings and Jihad.” Literally therefore, the group means “Association of Sunnis for the propagation of Islam and for Holy War.” From this, it is clear that Boko Harm is a group of Islamic fundamentalists that are committed to carry out Holy War (Jihad) and Islamized northern states of Nigeria and probably conquer the entire country through Jihad. So far, the group has been waging the war successfully in its area of stronghold. However, a legal twist has been introduced into a religious matter. This legal twist is the call for amnesty...
The menace of corruption in Nigeria is very pervasive with global implications. So pervasive is c... more The menace of corruption in Nigeria is very pervasive with global implications. So pervasive is corruption in Nigeria that almost every aspect of national life is affected one way or the other. The present magnitude of corruption in Nigeria can be traceable to the many years of military rule where due process was not observed in public procurement and contract bidding. Both private and public sectors of the country are affected by various forms of corruption. As a consequence, the impact of governance in the country is impeded and if a check is not put in place, Nigeria will be left behind in the development agenda of world bodies. It is a trite fact that corruption in one place is connected to others, and enabled by systems of weak regulations and poor oversight. Human societies have been known to be bedeviled by corruption but some have been able to combat this menace by putting statutes in place to criminalize corruption and ensure that enforcement mechanism are enabled to act. T...
Journal of Law, Policy and Globalization, 2012
In this paper effort is made to critically examine different discourses of globalization and expl... more In this paper effort is made to critically examine different discourses of globalization and explore how concepts of globalization have been represented in relation to African development. It is argued that, despite its celebratory rhetoric of “one world, many people”, notions of globalization are intricably linked with the continued development of western economies, creating new forms of colonial control in the generally referred to “post-colonial” era. Globalization is viewed as the new global colonialism, which is based on the historical structure of capitalism, and is a process that tactically executes the objectives of colonialism with greater efficiency and rationalism. There is a general discourse on the economic, political, social, educational, ethical, legal and cultural implications of globalization on African development, as argument is made about the emergence of the so-called “global culture”, which is just a process that marks the transformation to a culture of consump...
... is all about ontology which is inquiry into the meaning of existence itself and seeking to sp... more ... is all about ontology which is inquiry into the meaning of existence itself and seeking to specify the general kinds of things that exist (Ekanem, 2008: 13 ... when you make a vow, you must not break your promise, keep the vows that you make…, when you make a promise, don't try ...
Philosophic issues always have had and still do have serious impact on schools and society. Our c... more Philosophic issues always have had and still do have serious impact on schools and society. Our contemporary society and the schools are changing basically and in a rapid manner, much more than and it was in the past. There is a fundamental urgency that prompts continuous appraisal and reappraisal of the role of schools, and the demand for philosophy of education. Indeed, without philosophy, educators will have no direction as to what and how to organize and implement whatever we are trying to achieve within the school system. It is an established fact that our philosophy influences and do to a large extent determines our educational decisions, choices and alternatives. This is because curriculum consists of the totality of the environment that the school creates in order to stimulate and guide the wholesome growth and development of the children. This however, could not have been made possible without philosophy. Philosophy provides the starting point in curriculum development as i...
Technology strongly interacts with almost every facet of our lives. It has also come to interact ... more Technology strongly interacts with almost every facet of our lives. It has also come to interact with almost every facet of the natural world. It is this fundamental interdependence that creates the strong linkages between the studies of sustainable engineering, industrial ecology, and the more specific methodologies such as life cycle assessment. Furthermore, the integration of technology with social and environmental systems, a key aspect of sustainability creates another important dynamic. Technology as a human competence is undergoing a rapid, unprecedented and accelerating period of evolutionary growth, especially in the key foundational areas of nanotechnology, biotechnology, robotics, information and communications technology and applied cognitive science (6). It is this influence or impact of technology on man and society that has raised the critical question: Is man in control of technology or is technology in control of man? This has brought about a dialectics, which will ...
Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences
There is a tripartite global crises of social, economic and health unlike any in the past almost ... more There is a tripartite global crises of social, economic and health unlike any in the past almost eight decades history of the United Nations that is fast killing people, increasing and spreading human woes and sufferings with an unending existential calamities. This is indeed, beyond health, economic and social crises. It is evidently human existential crises that have the potency and potential to bring about existential eclipse of the human race. The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is wreaking havoc on societies at their core. With the International Monetary Fund (IMF) reassessment of the prospect for growth for 2020 and 2021, and the declaration that there is a global recession that is as bad as or even worse than the 2009 situation, Nigeria socio-economic survival is at risk. The only hope of any recovery in 2021 is if the country succeeds in containing the pandemic and take sound and necessary economic decisions and measures. The only roadmap for the socio-economic survival of th...