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A bibliometric analysis of green financing and renewable energy research for 2000-2023
(2024-12-08) Saidu Musa
This bibliometric analysis examines the research on green financing and renewable energy from 2000 to 2023. The study analyses the publication trends, most productive countries and institutions, frequently occurring concepts, and active and cited authors in this field. The findings reveal a significant increase in publications on green financing and renewable energy in recent years which highlights the increasing interest and investment in these fields, with China being the most productive country. The analysis of keywords highlights the focus on renewable energy, sustainability, and climate change. The study also identifies the most active and cited authors, as well as the top journals in this research area. Overall, the analysis underscores the growing interest and importance of green financing and renewable energy in addressing climate change and promoting sustainable development. The analysis presents future opportunities for research in the areas of green financing and renewable energy, as well as the development of sustainable finance and renewable energy solutions.
A case for Yorùbá study abroad in multilingual and multicultural context
(2024) Sanuth, K. K., Olawuyi, H. O. & Isaiah, Adebola. A.
This paper examines the potential of Ilorin, located in the North Central of Nigeria as a site for Yoruba language study abroad programs. While Yoruba cities like Ibadan and Ife are typically favored for Yoruba learning programs, the paper argues that Ilorin's unique linguistic landscape and multicultural environment present similar immersive language learning opportunities to cities in South-West Nigeria. Applying the conceptual insight of Linguistic Landscape (Landry & Bourhis, 1997), the paper contends that Ilorin's multilingual environment, featuring Yoruba alongside English, Arabic, and other Nigerian languages, can provide students with a nuanced understanding of Yoruba language and culture within a broader Nigerian context.
A Case Study Of Islamic Impact on Western Civilization, In the novel: Still Born by Zainab Alkali.
(Department of Arabic Studies, faculty of Arts, Federal University of Lafia, Nasarawa State., 2022) Abdullahi Ahmad Maisalati
يعدّ الإنسان ابن بيئته التي يعيش فيها وابن ثقافته التي يتثقّف بها. والأدب مرآة الحياة يُنظر فيها البعيدُ من القريب والقديمُ من الحديث. وقد ظهر أثر الإسلام وثقافته في أعمال كثير من الأدباء الذين حذقوا الأدب غايته نتيجة انتشاره في ديار نيجيريا لاسيما شمالها. وكما يُوجد الأدباء المتأثرون بالأدب الإسلامي في الأدب العربي يوجد في الآداب الأخرى مثل الأدب الإنجليزي والأدب الفرنسي وغيرهما لأن بينهم كثيرا من المسلمين المخلصين. تهدف هذه الورقة إلى إبراز الأدب الإسلامي وإثباتها في عمل الأديبة الحاجة زينب ألكالي الروائية، التي ساهمت بمؤلفاتها في تعليم المجتمع آدابا إسلامية، هي كاتبة روائية باستخدام اللغة الإنجليزية لأنها ذات ثقافة غربية. من ذلك روايتها المعروفة بــ"ستل بون still born" والتي تُرجّم عنوانُها إلى اللغة العربية بــ "السقط". عالجت فيها فكرة تؤيّد تعليم المرأة المسلمة بموافقة دين الإسلام وأن النسوة في شمال نيجيريا يئنّ تحت الحرمان من التعليم والعمل. وفي معالجة هذه الورقة استخدم الباحث المنهجين: المنهج التاريخي والمنهج التحليلي. ومن نتائج هذا البحث أن الكاتبة وضعت روايتها على غرار التعليم الإسلامي، واستطاعت أن ترسم عملها بصورة إسلامية، وأعلنت للمجتمع النيجيري بإباحة التعليم وجوازه للمسلمات كما أُبيح وأُجيز للمسلمين.
A Clinical Approach to the Analysis of Selected Three-Year-Old Pupils' Renditions
(All Nations University Journal of Applied Thoughts, 2021-05-10) Gobir, M.T.
Sound perception is pivotal to language acquisition and usage, and it is the bedrock for the display of linguistic knowledge in every individual. However, misperception of sounds and sound production anomalies can be language-based or cognitive oriented. The aim of this study was to assess the utterances of selected three-year-old pupils from a clinical perspective. The study basically adopts a survey research approach. Using the purposive sampling technique and the participatory observation method, twenty utterances of kindergarten pupils were recorded, transcribed and analysed both perceptually and acoustically. This study adapted a blend of the clinical phonological and clinical psycholinguistic approaches for the analysis of the selected pupils’ utterances. The results of the assessment were that even though speech disturbance characterise the language of the pupils, gender difference plays a role in cognitive and linguistic development. The female pupils are found to be less deficient than their male counterparts as their word-realisations are more appropriate and correspond more with the superstrate transcriptions. Also, in spite of the differences in the cognitive abilities of the pupils, they unconsciously adopt simplification procedures to cover up their speech deficiencies. It has been recommended that teachers have a key role to play to facilitate learning by both genders of learners in the classroom by varying their teaching methods and selecting instructional materials carefully.
A Comparative Analysis of Muhmmadu Buhari and Alexander Boris Johnson’s Appreciation and Sensitisation Speeches on Coronavirus Pandemic
(University of Lagos Press, 2017) Abdul Sunokpera
This paper examines the discourse of coronavirus pandemic by appraising the appreciation and sensitisation speeches of the British Prime Minister and the president of Nigeria. The outbreak of coronavirus pandemic triggered the production of different types of texts as discourses from different parts of the world. The majority of these discourses seek to proffer solution to the global pandemic. The appreciation and sensitisation speeches of Alexander Boris Johnson and that of Muhammadu Buhari are no exception. The two speeches were divided into eight texts and analysed using a Functional-Semiotic Discourse Analysis as applied by Daramola (2008) and Appraisal Theory as theoretical underpinnings. After the analysis of semiotic and appraisal resources in the two speeches using the two linguistic theories, it was concluded that different linguistic resources drawn from different sources by different speakers could be deployed to perform different communicative functions in order to achieve the same communicative ends.
A COMPARATIVE ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTONOMY AND DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE IN NIGERIAAND UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(A PUBLICATION OF DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE, UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN, ILORIN, NIGERIA, 2019) Asimiyu Olalekan MURANA; Abdul Rauf Ambali
This study is a comparative examination of local government autonomy and democratic governance in Nigeria and the United States of America (USA). The study aims at identifying the convergences and divergences in the system of local government and democratic governance in Nigeria and the USA. Ex-post facto research design was used in the study, and theory of decentrilisation of power was applied as the theoretical framework. This research argues that local government autonomy and democratic governance across the countries of the world depend largely on the nature and character of their politics. It reveals that local governments in the USAare better than local governments in Nigeria in the areas of financial autonomy and democratic governance. Though, in both countries there are no comprehensive financial autonomy since revenue are sourced from the state and central governments,it is admitted that Nigeria could learn from the system of local governments and democratic practices in the USA. The study recommends internally generated revenues as a major source of income for the local governments in both countries. The study also recommends that there is the need for Nigeria's local governments to embrace democratic tenents to promote effective service delivery to the people.
A CONCEPTUAL REVIEW OF URBAN SECURITY ISSUES AFFECTING HOSPITALITY AND EVENTS BUSINESSES
(Journal of Institutional Catering, Tourism and Hospitality Management, 2022) Akerele, Edward and Oloukoi, Grace
Studies have shown that security and safety issues are very critical to events and hospitality businesses. This paper provides a conceptual review of the nexus between safe, secured urban environment and the prosperity of tourism and hospitality industry with a focus on analyzing what the body of knowledge and theories uphold. A thematic review approach is used to identify the trends and patterns of arguments on criminality incentives, safety of guests and host communities and perceived elements of personal safety and organizational safety. It is evident that events and hospitality business provides potentials incentives and disincentives for criminality across urban space.
A Content Analytical Study of Healthy Lifestyle Promotion in Selected Newspapers in Nigeria
(Faculty of Social Sciences, Kogi State University, Anyigba, 2018) Obaje, A. A.; Okpanachi, A. R.; Umeaku, P. C.
Against the backdrop of an ever-increasing mortality rate in Nigeria due to mismanaged health lifestyles, this paper interrogates the role of the Nigerian Newspapers in the publication and promotion of healthy lifestyles. Cognizant of the necessary role the mass media plays in the diffusion of knowledge, the paper seeks to determine the extent to which Nigerian Newspapers discuss healthy lifestyle for the prevention of diseases. From a content analysis of four national newspapers, the paper finds out that the Nigerian print media is constructively contributing to the promotion of a healthy lifestyle in its content.
A conversation with poet-scholar and administrator: AbdulRasheed Na’Allah
(Journal of the Literary Society of Nigeria (JSLN), 2019) Aliyu Saeedat B.
A Correlational Analysis of UTME and Post-UTME Performances
(Algerian Scientific Journal Platform, 2022) Ololade Mistura Aromasodun
This study aimed to empirically shed light on the debate concerning the scrapping of post UTME as an entrance examination in tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The study, therefore, examined whether there is a significant difference between UTME and post-UTME performances. Six tertiary institutions in Kwara State were selected for the study. A sample of 600 undergraduates was selected through simple random sampling across different departments in the institutions comprising 224 male and 349 female undergraduates, while 27 questionnaires were not returned. Data collected for the study were analysed using STATA 12.0 using correlation analysis and t-test. The results showed that there is a positive relationship between post-UTME and UTME. There is a low correlation coefficient (0.078) between UTME and post-UTME performance of the students. Based on the study of the findings of this study, the post-UTME examination should be retained as part of the admission process as it is significantly different from the UTME examination based on the t test conducted.
A Critical Communication Analysis of Nominal Homo-Tonal Homonyms in Yoruba Language: A Pedagogical Approach
(International Journal of Literature Language and Linguistics, 2025-02-12) RABIU, Ridwan Akinkunmi; ABIOLA Olutope Lawrence; AIYELABEGAN Nafisat Bolanle
The main thrust of this work is to examine and classify nominal homo-tonal homonyms in Yoruba language. This paper investigates the role of homo-tonal homonyms in the teaching and learning of core linguistics areas in Yoruba language, most especially for second language learners. The theory adopted for this research is the usage theory championed by Wittgenstein (1953). Data needed for this research were gathered from both formal and informal sources, which include direct observation involving different classes of language users and appraisal of existing literature on homonyms. Through this work, it was observed that homo-tonal nominal homonyms could be used for the teaching and learning of different aspects of linguistics to facilitate effective communication. In addition, it was also discovered that intuitive knowledge, mutual contextual belief and context of situation and culture can help disambiguate homo-tonal homonyms derived from lexical ambiguity in the language and thus enhance effective communication. Furthermore, it was discovered that there are two types of homonyms in the Yoruba language; these are hetero-tonal homonyms and homo-tonal homonyms. In conclusion, research into lexical relations such as homo-tonal homonyms will help to preserve the language for posterity.
A Critical Discourse Analysis of Political Interview in Nigerian News Media
(Journal of Languages, Linguistics and Literary Studies, 2023-05-23) Aliyu Uthman Abdulkadir
Several studies have been carried out on political discourse using different linguistic approaches of Pragmatics, Critical Discourse Analysis, Stylistics as well as implicature. However, little attention has been given to the blend of Critical Discourse Analysis and rhetoric as a means to unravel different ideological stances in political discourse. Thus, this paper investigated how ideological beliefs of individuals or groups were conveyed through linguistic expressions to manipulate those of others in political interviews of Nigerian politicians. A total of two (2) interviews conducted by Channels Television were randomly selected. The data for the study were video files downloaded from the official YouTube page of the Channel Tv station and were transcribed so as to draw out relevant extracts. van Dijk’s 2006 socio cognitive aspects of Critical Discourse Analysis and rhetoric were used as its theoretical framework. Findings revealed that ideology is an individual’s perception or experience of the world. It also revealed that the interviewees in the selected interviews deployed language as a strategy of domination and supremacy by exploiting lexical items and strong imperatives which allow them to impose their views on others. Commonly, it was found that they created asymmetrical power relations of privileged ‘we’, ‘us’ and less privileged ‘they’, ‘them’ through positive self-presentation of us and negative other presentation of them. It was also revealed that certain rhetorical and ideological strategies such as actor description, polarisation, burden, categorisation, comparison, consensus, populism, vagueness and appeal to emotions among others present in the selected political interviews are implicitly used to project different ideological positions of the politicians. Keywords: Critical discourse, Ideology, Politics, Power, Political interview Biographical notes: Aliyu Uthman Abdulkadir holds a Masters Degree in English Language from Kwara State University, Malete. He is a Lecturer in the Department of English, Kwara State University, Malete, Kwara State, Nigeria.
A Critical Discourse Analysis of Radio Biafra's Hate Speeches on Facebook
(Lagos Papers in English Studies, 2022) Abiodun Jombadi
A critical discourse analysis of selected print media reports on insurgency in Nigerian newspapers
(2023) IBRAHIM OMOLABI
Insufficient studies have considered critical studies to explore diverse discourse patterns that arise from print media reportage of insurgent actions in the country. Thus, the purpose of this paper is to examine an investigation of the insurgency coverage in Nigerian media through the Critical Discourse Approach with a view to identifying the various ideological roles present in the coverage. van Dijk's (2006) Socio-cognitive approach to Critical Discourse Analysis was adopted as the theoretical framework for this study. The study used a qualitative method to analyse twenty (29) reports purposively. Data were selected from three National newspapers, namely: The Punch, This Day and The Guardian. Findings revealed the presence of six discursive strategies which are labeling, number game, evidentiality, lexicalisation, metaphor and categorisation. These strategies are utilised in news reports to construct polarity as well as social inequality and bias. This paper also revealed that the presupposition of the ideologies found is to increase the information deliveries and acceptance in the written reports of the insurgent actions in Nigeria. Most importantly, the ideologies are used to present two major groups, namely the in-group and the out-group. While the in-group refers to Nigerian citizens who were portrayed as victims and innocent, the out-groups refers to the various insurgency groups who bring about tears, pains and bloodletting among the Nigerian people. The study concludes that newspapers are often bias especially in their reportage of insurgent operations as revealed in the data analysis.
A Critical Stylistic Study of Selected Tweets on COVID-19 Pandemic
(Department of English, University of Ilorin., 2024-02-20) Oyedele, V.; Olugbodi, M.T.
A critical-pragmatic study of the representation of female gender in Nigerian Hip-hop music
(JAHCA, 2023) Ibrahim Omolabi
Hip-hop music has become a popular trend in Nigeria, as it enjoys a high level of acceptance among the Nigerian youths. Thus, this study examines the representation of female gender in hip hop music and the messages the music conveyed about female gender; it also unravels the hidden pragmatic meanings behind the content of the music. Nine (9) data from the lyrics of selected hip hop music were randomly selected and analysed using Mey's (2001) pragmatic act theory. This paper adopted a qualitative approach which is due of the nature of the data that was analysed and the approach that was used in analysing it. Findings revealed a dominant portrayal of slangy expressions suggesting sexual overtimes, female as mere edibles, women as sexual stimulant, seductive dance steps, and indecent dressing in the lyrical contents sampled. The paper also revealed that the implicit practs of exposing, seducing, luring and proposing were used in the data to show the role females play as characters in hip-hop music videos. The paper concludes that the use of vulgar expressions in the description of these female characters portrayed them mainly as sex commodities and sex workers, this questions the dignity of the African woman and the virtues she is expected to project to her fellow female folk, home and abroad. Keywords: Hip hop, Gender, Inequalities, Practs, Pragmatic Acts
A Critique of Local Business Practices in Ilorin: The Islamic Economics Paradigm
(2019) Bello, Khalid Ishola
Due to limited resources at their disposal, they interrelate and are interdependent on one another to have their needs satisfied through continuous engagement in various activities one of which is “business”, trade or commerce. Ilorin popularly known as city of Islamic heritage is also a center of commercial activities having numbers of major and minor markets. The participants in the marketplaces are dominantly Muslims. Their practices are under the two main influences of economic potential and religious values. There are some business practices known with Ilorin people which have been practised from time immemorial till the present day. Such practices include: Paaro, (exchange), Madamada (payment in installment), Dilali (third party business) among others. It is the aim of this research work to examine conditions of those business practices by identifying the area of conformity and the discrepancies between local business practices in Ilorin and Islamic values and ethics. Descriptive and field work methods are adopted via the use of primary and secondary sources. The practice of paaro is line with Islamic general rule while madamada fluctuates between acceptance and rejection. Dilal attracts divergent opinions from scholars.
A Critique of Mu’azu Mohammed Sani’s Palette Painting Technique in his work “Swange Dance Steps as Vehicle for Contemporary Expression in Painting
(GRASPACT JOURNAL OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY, 2020) Dr. Morenike Folabalogun
2 This paper sets out to critique Mu’azu Mohammed Sani’s palette painting technique in his work Swange Dance Steps as Vehicle for Contemporary Expression in Painting. The technique used in the palette painting, year of execution, habitat of works, medium and brief history of artist was also provided. The methodology used in this write up is qualitative which include, analysis, indirect observation, literary texts, and internet resources. The twenty first century ushered in creativity and dramatic individualistic expressions and great imagination of artistic qualities and fantasy in painting in Nigeria and other countries. Mu’azu’s technique of palette painting using the dance feet of the Swange dancers remain relatively new in Nigeria. Swange dance is one of the series of cultural dance steps of Tiv ethnic group from Benue State, Nigeria. This paper examines three of the thirty-one works in this genre of paintings. The aim of the research is to raise awareness on Mu’azu’s palette painting technique in his work Swange dance steps as vehicle for contemporary expression in painting.
A Dialectical Analysis of National Security, Survival Strategies and Political Expediency in Emmy Idegu's The Legendary Inikpi
(Department of Theatre and Media Arts, Federal University, Oye Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria, 2024-04-02) Michael Olanrewaju Agbool, PhD
This paper is a dialectical analysis of national security, survival strategies, and peculiar circumstances that dictate approaches to securing a nation as exemplified in Emmy Idegu’s The Legendary Inikpi. Using descriptive methodology, and nativism as theoretical framework to interrogate the play, the study found out the structure of Hegelian dialectics - thesis, antithesis, and synthesis – in the dramaturgy. It also discovered the employment of human sacrifice, and the diabolical weapons in the play to conform with the nativists’ theory, a branch of postcolonial theory. It found further that, in African societies, wars are fought not only physically, but also spiritually, employing the operations of the powers from unseen forces, especially mysterious ones, such as the gods and the ancestors, invoked by man, and that every war is political. Multifarious exigencies are also discovered to determine the strategies employed in wartime to secure a nation. Being a period of desperation and emergency, decisions taken in wartime are often unexpected and out of the ordinary, with far-reaching implications. The study, therefore, concludes that political leaders must be ready all the time, not only to make decisions but sacrificial ones for national security.
A DIALYSIS OF HUMAN PERSONALITY AND THE EFFECT OF POVERTY ON CHARACTER
(KWASU Journal of Religious Studies, Department of Religions, Kwara State University, Malete, Kwara State, Nigeria, 2018) OLUBITAN, Adesina Abiodun
Abstract The concomitant effect of poverty on the character of a person cannot be over-emphasised. Poverty and the array of socio-economic woes in the society portend grave capacity that demeans and dehumanize the personality of an individual. A ‘person’ as a unit, loses personal ego and self-worth when the potential of what makes him/her a ‘Person’ and gives the individual voice and power in the society is lacking. In this scenario, a person’s character which is tied to personality will suffer some indignity. In the context of economic power therefore, viz-a-viz; poverty, the character of a Person cannot be fully exhibited, hence, the person is prone to a character dentations and incapacitation. This paper therefore, prods into the human personality in an attempt to conjecture the effect of poverty on the character of a person. If it can be said that the individual trait, character and temperament are the basic ingredients of personality; then it goes with the reason why personality reflects the different categories of people. Apparently, this explicates the purpose for having successful people and those who are not successful. The methods used in gathering data, are psycho-analytical, participatory observation, analytic and experiential.

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