Month: July 2014

by

Felix Tersoo Gbaeren

Department of Political Science

College of Education, Katsina-Ala

 
 
 
 
Abstract
This article undertakes an excursion in to the past African traditional politics in order to assess how it fared during those periods, and examines how it has impacted on contemporary mode of African politics. The writer, using secondary data, found that the central notions in the course of analysis were community, equality, unity, good governance and participation. Despite real differences that hitherto existed among African indigenous socio-political systems which have their origin from the enormous ethno-cultural, linguistic and historical diversity within Africa, they still share common traits that give them the collective identity of African. The article thus concludes that Africa’s past remains a source of inspiration and guidance, to have a strong impact on the African psyche and is bound to continue into the future. This can be sustained through education, both formal and informal, and the pursuit of equality, freedom, and unity, the core elements of the ‘traditional’ African virtues.

by

Terna Iorkyosu

Department of Government

College of Advanced and Professional Studies, Makurdi

 
 
 
Abstract
The Principle of Zoning has slowly crept into Nigeria’s political existence, dating as far back as the second Republic in 1979 referred to, though unofficially, as the Rotational system. Since then, it has been used in both progressive and retrogressive manner by Nigeria’s political actors to achieve and attain political benefits. This situation has posed a dilemma of sorts for Nigeria’s political development. The article argues that if properly conceived and implemented, zoning will be a panacea for facilitating relative political equity. However, for long term political planning and structuring, it rather becomes a problem as it is essentially undemocratic and seriously promotes mediocrity. The analysis and findings show that the undemocratic nature of zoning notwithstanding, it can in the short term provide political stability through equity upon which the country’s political development can strive.
 

by

Ahangba Thaddeus Gbangban

Department of Social Studies

College of Education, Katsina-Ala, Benue State

 
 
 
Abstract
The problem of integrated rural development is one that has continued to defy solutions for a very long time especially in less developed countries of the world including Nigeria.  In the light of this, strategies that involve wide-spread, rural oriented socio-economic development organizations become expedient.  Cooperatives as rural-based organizations that operate on the principles of democracy, voluntarism, equity and service to the people amongst others are seen in this article as the starting point for any meaningful integrated rural development effort in Nigeria.  These could take the forms of Savings/Credit Cooperatives, Market Distribution Cooperatives, Workers Production Cooperatives and Community Services Cooperative societies. The article posits that it is incumbent on government at different levels in Nigeria to create the necessary enabling environment for formation and proper operation of cooperatives in order for them to take their rightful place in integrated rural development endeavours in the country.

by

Tughgba Ahine

Department of Economics,

College of Education, Katsina-Ala.

 
Abstract
Times have changed, and so it is with every facet of life including banking. One can now talk to and/or transact business across the globe through the use of information communication technology (ICT). There are now electronic markets (e-markets), electronic governments (e-governments), electronic library (e-library), electronic Banking (e-banking), etc. Modern banks now realise that only those that overhaul their payment service delivery and operations are likely to survive and prosper in the 21^st century. This is due to the pressure of globalisation, consolidation, privatisation, deregulation and rapidly changing technology. In order to properly place themselves in favourable positions for competition and be reckoned with in the new millennium, banks are making use of the internet to execute banking services. Many banks have installed modern computer interconnectivity as the backbone that would enable them achieve communication of data and multimedia over internets and extranets. The adoption of ICT in banking has a lot of advantages but not without challenges. This article discusses the application of ICT in the banking industry in Nigeria, examines the challenges faced in the process draws a number of conclusions, and suggests possible ways to stem the tide.
 

by

John T. Akor

Justin I. Nor

Ezekiel U. Saaku

Department of Technical Education,

College of Education, Katsina-Ala, Benue State

Abstract
Majority of Nigerian youths are idle while some are involved in various vices due to unemployment. A good number of students who have completed their secondary education but failed to secure admission into institutions of higher learning are in a dilemma. This is because they are not equipped with the requisite skills for self or paid employment. For the Nigerian youths who are believed to be the future leaders of the country to be empowered economically, they ought to be well equipped with basic skills to drive the economy. It is on this note that this article seeks to X-ray the role played by Vocational and Technical Education in eradicating social vices like cultism, drug abuse, political thuggery, sexual harassment, obscene dressing through gainful employment.
 

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Tersoo Tsumba

Department of English &Literary Studies,

College of Education, Katsina-Ala, Benue State

 
 
Abstract
This article advocates for the introduction of Technology Enhanced Language Learning Education (TELLE) through Information and Communication  Technology (ICT) as the modern form of global interaction in teaching Tiv language in  schools in Benue State to eradicate the traditional ways of teaching. It highlights the ways, gains and roles of ICT, and suggests the stand-alone, intelligent-tutoring, web-based learning systems, inter alia, as some of the strategies of teaching Tiv language. It explores the envisaged challenges and proffers solutions. The article concludes that the introduction of TELLE and Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) in teaching Tiv language is imperative in order to maintain pace with global changes.
 

BY

John Ogwuche 

Tsebee Ityokaa

Department of English & Literary Studies,

College of Education, Katsina-Ala

 
Abstract
This study examined the effectiveness of Language Experience Approach (LEA) on rural learner’s achievement in Cloze Test of English Language (CTEL). Two research hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. A simple random sampling was used to select 80 rural junior secondary school one learners from Ogbadibo Local Government Area of Benue State. Data were collected using CTEL and the result was analyzed using analysis of variance (ANOVA). The result showed that there was significant difference between rural students exposed to LEA and rural students without LEA in Cloze test of English Language. It was also found that the effect of the LEA on male and female students was significant. It is recommended that language teachers should tap from the resource of LEA by not undermining experience children get from picture, classroom situation, special events; folktales and recreational centres. Equal attention should also be given to male and female students during LEA programme.
 

By

Tersoo Tsumba

Department of English and Literary Studies,

College of Education, Katsina-Ala, Benue State.

 
Abstract
The dominance of the Internet as the widest and fastest communication medium has introduced a new form of English that has further collapsed the economic, social, political, cultural and linguistic barriers. Facilitated by globalization, there is the fear that the wide spread effect of the internet would lead to degradation and decline of the standard of English language with serious implications for language education. This article examines the nature, form and style of the emerging linguistic domain in contrast to the standard of English. It concludes that though it will degrade the standard of English language, it cannot be eliminated. As such, standards should be enforced in academic fields.