Global Journal of Social Sciences

Variability Of Rainfall And Temperature Distributions In Delta State, Nigeria

2024-03-26T21:56:37+00:00

The knowledge of variability in climatic attributes is necessary for the evaluation of their distributions within regions. This research investigated the distributions and how rainfall and temperature (R&T) varied across the Delta State region of Nigeria. The research design employed is the ex post facto. The study employed yearly and monthly (R&T) data gotten from the Climate Research Unit (CRU) through Google earth, and Time-Series (TS) monthly climate variation data from January, 1901 to December, 2019. Statistical analysis involved the mean, climographs, Analysis of variance (ANOVA), Fisher Test, Post Hoc test, and Minitab 18 macro tool. The study observed increase of 0.4^oC in temperature and 320.3mm in rainfall. Significant variations in both monthly and annual (R&T) were observed. On the trends results, increasing trend in temperature within the 8 stations were observed, while no increasing trend in rainfall within the 8 stations were observed. Decreasing trend in seasonal temperature from January to June, and August to December was observed. Furthermore, decreasing rainfall trend was observed in February, May, June, July and November, with August and September having increasing trends while the January, March, April and December having no trends.

Debt servicing payment: the bane of economic growth in nigeria. [2005-2021]

2024-03-14T11:37:29+00:00

Economic growth, is a global issue that Nigeria is still contending with. This global phenomenon however, is plagued by twin evil called debt and debt servicing. Though debt and debt servicing is not bad in itself, but the management in Nigeria seems to hinder economic growth. This concern has prompted the need for this research to examine the effect of debt servicing on economic growth in Nigeria. Therefore, the specific objectives of this study are; to determine the effect of foreign debt servicing on GDP, and to examine the effect of domestic debt servicing on GDP. Two null hypothesis were tested to provide answers to the concerns posed by the independent variables on the dependent variable, ordinary least square regression was adopted, with the aid of SPSS to analyses our result. with GDP as the dimension for the dependent variable, the research period covered was 2005-2021. This research adopted ex-post facto design, because of the nature of data that is analysed. The choice of this design was due to the desire of the researchers to ensure a free interface of the data without manipulation. However, the findings revealed that both Foreign Debt Servicing and Domestic Debt Servicing have significant effect on GDP. We, therefore, conclude that debt servicing in Nigeria should be managed with utmost sincerity to stimulate economic growth. Suffice it to say that, domestic and foreign debt servicing has become obscenity rather than a blessing to the Nigerian economy, as it has not proven to salvage the economic woes of the Nigeria. We recommend accordingly that, Domestic and foreign debt servicing payments should be managed in such a manner that it would not hinder economic growth of Nigeria.

Exchange Rate And National Output Performances: The Implication On Nigeria’s Economy

2024-03-14T11:46:43+00:00

The study investigated the effect of exchange rate on economic growth in Nigeria using annual time series data from 1970 to 2021. The data were obtained from Statistical Bulletin published by the Central Bank of Nigeria 2021. The empirical studies reviewed had divergent views on the impact of exchange rate on economic growth in Nigeria. The study began with the test of unit root using Augmented Dickey-Fuller (ADF) and Philip-Peron (PP) unit root tests, followed by Johansen cointegration test, vector error correction model (VECM). The VECM indicated that exchange rate appreciation contracts output. The granger causality tests revealed that exchange rate and economic growth reinforce one another. However, based on these findings, it becomes imperative to build adequate foreign reserve to cushion-off trade shocks, promote import substitute industries, diversification of economy and enhance export oriented industries and reduction in cost of borrowing to enable domestic firms to benefit from the theoretical advantages of exchange rate variation. These measures promote the performances of macroeconomic variables in Nigeria.

Factors Influencing Customer Decision-Making In Choosing E-Cab Services Over Traditional Taxis In Calabar Metropolis

2024-03-14T11:53:25+00:00

This research study aims to investigate the factors influencing customer choices between e-cab services and traditional taxis in Calabar, focusing on service quality, operational efficiency, pricing strategies, and customer incentives. Addressing gaps in existing literature, the study explores the unique preferences and decision-making criteria of customers in the Calabar metropolis when selecting transportation services. Employing a cross-sectional, descriptive design, the research utilized a structured questionnaire to collect data from 463 adults who have used both e-cab and traditional taxi services. The questionnaire was developed by the researchers, validated by experts and trial-tested for reliability purposes. The reliability coefficient was estimated at .93 using the Cronbach alpha reliability estimate. Collected data were subjected to analysis using descriptive statistics, relative important index, independent t-test and analysis of variance. The analysis revealed that the key factors influencing customer choices in Calabar between e-cab services and traditional taxis include convenience, cleanliness, ride comfort, safety, and cost-related incentives; Customer demographics such as age, gender, and income level did not significantly influence preferences between e-cabs and taxis in Calabar and that service speed, reliability, and competitive pricing strategies play a crucial role in customer decision-making. Recommendations include prioritizing service quality, implementing competitive pricing strategies, and focusing on service speed and reliability to enhance customer satisfaction and retention.

Administrative Structures Sustainability And Secondary Health Care Administration In Lagos, Nigeria

2024-03-14T12:02:11+00:00

The paper focused on the assessment of secondary healthcare administration in Lagos with respect to examined the administrative structure put in place in secondary healthcare facilities and evaluated the effects of administrative structure on secondary healthcare service in Lagos as well as analysed the challenges confronting the administration of secondary healthcare service in Lagos. The paper employed descriptive research design and quantitative research approach. The data were gathered through administration of structured questionnaire. The paper used 20% of the study population 1341, making 268 sample size for questionnaire which consisted of both medical and non-medical staff of three selected General Hospital in Lagos i.e. one from each senatorial district in Lagos State. Data collected were analysed using frequency distribution, percentages, tables, and t-test. The study revealed that sustainability of administrative structure put in place in Lagos State to manage the secondary healthcare service are impactful and has significant effects on the services rendered. Therefore, the paper recommended that hospital administration should provide up to date medical technology and infrastructure need to easy the work of health workers and promote service delivery and that government should be an increase in the financial commitment and budget allocation of the government to the health care sector to address the existing financial challenges. The paper concluded that sustainability of administrative structure has direct effect on secondary healthcare on service delivery in Lagos, Nigeria.