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Wearing of cap is a significant aspect of African dressing and fashion. In fact, it is a cultural... more Wearing of cap is a significant aspect of African dressing and fashion. In fact, it is a cultural element across most human societies inclusive of African societies that are held in high esteem. This is particularly true in Nigeria. Generally, cap is seen in Nigeria as a special head covering to indicate rank, occupation, fashion, responsibility, etc. Caps are worn in variants designs across cultures in Nigeria and there are variant caps worn for various purposes. For instance, among the Yoruba’s of south western Nigeria, it has been used as a fashion element. In the light of the above, this discourse attempt to present an ethnological study of cap wearing among the three major ethnic groups in Nigeria. To achieve this, the paper presents a comparison of cap wearing in Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba societies. As an archetype, the study looks at the significance as well as the differences in cap wearing among these tribes in a bid to draw a comparative analysis which is the focal point of this discourse. The study also examined the political and social functions of this cultural practice.
The place of religion in stimulating sustainable development in human societies cannot be overemp... more The place of religion in stimulating sustainable development in human societies cannot be overemphasized. Durkheim (1912) defined religion as “a unified system of beliefs and practices related to sacred things, that is to say things set aside or forbidden”. If we accept this definition, it thus implies that the human mind consciously and unconsciously has been cycled to religiosity which defines their actions. Consequently, a sizable degree of our actions (originated from religious beliefs) shapes our thinking, orientations inter alia towards entrepreneurship activities tailored at industrial society thereby promoting sustainable development within the said society.
The topic on the acceptability or otherwise of same sex marriage has generated a spectrum of dive... more The topic on the acceptability or otherwise of same sex marriage has generated a spectrum of divergent interest as well as discussion within the socio-political confines of the nation. consequently, this discourse provides an encapsulated insights on "why or why not" same sex relationship in Nigeria. This paper also examines the social, economic and political implication attached to either choices. in achieving this, the discourse drew it lens from the cultural practise of the people as its polemical focal point.
The role of leadership is very important and it can have effect on the ecology of organization, b... more The role of leadership is very important and it can have effect on the ecology of organization, business as well as employees. Consequently, effective leadership can affect the subordinates’ satisfaction and influences the degree to which they absent from duty. Indeed, to be an effective leader, there is need for a multi approaches rather than a singular style. From literatures reviewed, the study explained that the goal of an effective leader is to transform the available human resource in order to meet organizational short and long term objectives. In achieving this, the leader has effect on employees’ attitude (job satisfaction) which consequently reflects in their behaviour (absenteeism). Path- Goal theory provided the framework that helped explained the view of this study that there are certain factors that determine the choice of a style by a leader; nonetheless there are traits that define an effective leader. The study was a survey design and relied on questionnaire for generation of data. The findings of the study were that, leaders that adopt transformational style have effect on the job satisfaction and absenteeism of the employees. Hence, a manager’s leadership style creates the climate within which employees work and influences the attitude and performance of his team.
Wearing of cap is a significant aspect of African dressing and fashion. In fact, it is a cultural... more Wearing of cap is a significant aspect of African dressing and fashion. In fact, it is a cultural element across most human societies inclusive of African societies that are held in high esteem. This is particularly true in Nigeria. Generally, cap is seen in Nigeria as a special head covering to indicate rank, occupation, fashion, responsibility, etc. Caps are worn in variants designs across cultures in Nigeria and there are variant caps worn for various purposes. For instance, among the Yoruba’s of south western Nigeria, it has been used as a fashion element. In the light of the above, this discourse attempt to present an ethnological study of cap wearing among the three major ethnic groups in Nigeria. To achieve this, the paper presents a comparison of cap wearing in Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba societies. As an archetype, the study looks at the significance as well as the differences in cap wearing among these tribes in a bid to draw a comparative analysis which is the focal point of this discourse. The study also examined the political and social functions of this cultural practice.
The place of religion in stimulating sustainable development in human societies cannot be overemp... more The place of religion in stimulating sustainable development in human societies cannot be overemphasized. Durkheim (1912) defined religion as “a unified system of beliefs and practices related to sacred things, that is to say things set aside or forbidden”. If we accept this definition, it thus implies that the human mind consciously and unconsciously has been cycled to religiosity which defines their actions. Consequently, a sizable degree of our actions (originated from religious beliefs) shapes our thinking, orientations inter alia towards entrepreneurship activities tailored at industrial society thereby promoting sustainable development within the said society.
The topic on the acceptability or otherwise of same sex marriage has generated a spectrum of dive... more The topic on the acceptability or otherwise of same sex marriage has generated a spectrum of divergent interest as well as discussion within the socio-political confines of the nation. consequently, this discourse provides an encapsulated insights on "why or why not" same sex relationship in Nigeria. This paper also examines the social, economic and political implication attached to either choices. in achieving this, the discourse drew it lens from the cultural practise of the people as its polemical focal point.
The role of leadership is very important and it can have effect on the ecology of organization, b... more The role of leadership is very important and it can have effect on the ecology of organization, business as well as employees. Consequently, effective leadership can affect the subordinates’ satisfaction and influences the degree to which they absent from duty. Indeed, to be an effective leader, there is need for a multi approaches rather than a singular style. From literatures reviewed, the study explained that the goal of an effective leader is to transform the available human resource in order to meet organizational short and long term objectives. In achieving this, the leader has effect on employees’ attitude (job satisfaction) which consequently reflects in their behaviour (absenteeism). Path- Goal theory provided the framework that helped explained the view of this study that there are certain factors that determine the choice of a style by a leader; nonetheless there are traits that define an effective leader. The study was a survey design and relied on questionnaire for generation of data. The findings of the study were that, leaders that adopt transformational style have effect on the job satisfaction and absenteeism of the employees. Hence, a manager’s leadership style creates the climate within which employees work and influences the attitude and performance of his team.