BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Gender is clearly defined as the economic, social, and cultural characteristics, qualities, and opportunities associated with being either male or female. Men and women are fundamentally different in most civilizations, as seen by their activities and business, as well as their access to and control over resources and participation in decision-making. Gender is a weapon for power, as well as a social institution and cultural construct...

ABSTRACT: Crime is a public wrong. It is an act strongly disapproved by society. Crime includes murder, dacoities, fraud, rape, etc. Each society has its own perspective of defining crime. For commission of crime, there should be a criminal intention and a criminal act. No individual is a born criminal; the criminal intention and behaviour of an individual are a result of various social, economic, biological and psychological causes. This study was conducted...

ABSTRACT: It is not exaggeration that despite the effort of NAPTIP and other bodies like the ILO, there are still cases and reports of women and child trafficking in Nigeria. There are occasions where hospitals take in young pregnant girls, offer them money for their babies ranging from N20,000-N25,000, which they in turn sell between N150,000-N30,000 depending on the gender of the baby. Regrettably, many Nigerian children in particular and Africa in general are prone to...

ABSTRACT: The broad objective of this study centers on an evaluation of the connection between poverty and criminal activity among youth. This study which sought to establish the impact of poverty on criminal behavior among youths in Nigeria is an attempt to address the root cause of the problem. The research was carried out within the ambit of Relative Deprivation Theory and adopted both primary and secondary types of data collection using simple d...

Background of the study: After the civil war that broke out in 1970 in Nigeria, the country's security situation has been generally stable ever since. The people have peace, and they are able to travel freely from one section of the nation to another without being harassed or attacked in any way. The way of life was uncomplicated. There are no conflicts between the people of various ethnic groups who live together. Everybody fought to make two ends meet. Because to the vi...

ABSTRACT: The issue of crime causation has emerged as a significant global preoccupation. In contrast to industrialised or high-income nations, numerous developing countries have made little advancements in tackling this issue. There exist various strategies aimed at mitigating crime rates and diminishing the efficacy of tools employed by individuals engaged in criminal activities. The objective of this study is to provide a comprehensive understanding o...

Background Of Study: More than fifty years ago, sociologists viewed protest as an undemocratic invasion of politics and power. After the 1970s, protest is now seen as an important strengthening of democratic political systems and an important factor in the transition from authoritarian to democratic regimes. The study of protest and social movements has grown from a marginalized and nearly dying subspecies of social psychology in the 1960s into a highly speci...

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Any society that wishes to thrive must fulfill the social pre-requisite of providing appropriate protection for its members. Every society takes the necessary precautions to safeguard the lives of its citizens and the property they own while they are inside its borders. Without sufficient protection, normal business and social activities might not be able to continue unhindered. This essential aspect of safety may be the reason why societies from...

ABSTRACT: This study was carried out on the challenges of criminal antics in borderland security in Ogun State using Idiroko Town Of Ipokia Local Government, Ogun State as a case study. The survey design was adopted and the simple random sampling techniques were employed in this study. The population size comprised of residents of Idiroko Town in Ipokia Local Government, Ogun State. In determining the sample size, the researcher purposefully selecte...

INTRODUCTION: Nigeria became an independent nation on the 1st of October 1960. A country richly endowed with monumental geographical and diverse natural resources ranging from crude oil to gas (natural), coal al, et. Nigeria possesses potential market ability for rapid economic development. However, inspite of these obvious resources and its advantage, Nigeria remains a poor and underdeveloped country. Scholars have achieved and advanced several reasons to explain this p...

Background to the study: Crime is a social problem that every society seeks to address. Once a crime occurs, it instantly throws up different layers of victims. In the dynamics of victimisation and social reactions to it, crime reporting plays a critical role. Therefore, public concern over human exposure to violence and its disproportionate reporting by victims and witnesses in society is not new. Given the obvious forms of violence in present-day society, p...

ABSTTRACT: The primary objective of this study entails a comprehensive examination of criminology and criminal justice within the Nigerian context, with a particular emphasis on utilising Abuja as a representative case study. The study utilised a survey research design, employing the convenience sampling method to select a sample of 36 lawyers from five Law chambers in Abuja. A meticulously designed questionnaire was distributed to the participants who had be...

ABSTRACT: The inability of the Nigerian Police to control the increasing wave of crime has led to proliferation of vigilante groups in contemporary Nigeria. This study was initiated to investigate the impact of vigilante groups on crime control in contemporary Nigeria, particularly in Udenu L.G.A of Enugu State. Respondents were sampled from Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State. Simple random sampling methods were used as the sampling techniques. The result in...

ABSTRACT: The main focus of this study is to assess the role of Economic and Financial Crime Commission in the fight against corruption in Nigeria.Survey research design was adopted for the study using convenience sampling method 45 participant was enrolled for the study. A total of 39 responses were received and validated from the enrolled participants where all respondents were drawn from  officers of EFCC of in Ibadan metropolis of Oyo State. Dat...

ABSTRACT: This study was set out with 5 objectives: to establish the relationship between economic crimes and national security, to examine the effect of economic crimes on national security, to examine the steps taken by Nigeria to combat economic crimes, to examine the factors militating against the eradication of economic crimes in Nigeria and to suggest strategies of curbing economic crimes in Nigeria. The method used included the unstructured interviews and documentary m...

ABSTRACT: Nigeria has a long history of religious conflicts, some of the most virulent being those of the ‘Maitatsine’ (1980s) and ‘Boko Haram’ (July 2009). The latter matched the former in intensity, organization, and spread. Given the international attention to global terrorism, there is the likelihood that fundamentalist group receive motivation, material, and ideological support or influence from a global jihadist movement. Un...

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Urbanization dynamics with the physical power and forces of pulling a large number of people to become permanently concentrated in a relatively small area of forming cities as a result of large number of people migrating in search of greener pasture(Crowe, 2000). The advent of industrialization marks a great t...

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.1     Background of the Study: Crime is one major problem, and a burning issue in which every society particularly a developing one is faced with. Nigeria as a developing country faces her own share of social, political, economic and cultural problems at different regions which have in no small measure affected the well-being...

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Civil instability, terrorist threats, banditry, and persistent abductions of Nigerians, notably the well-publicized kidnapping of school boys and girls by bandit and terrorist organization, highlight the continued difficulties that Nigeria has in maintaining national security and advancing national development (Ibrahim, &am...

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Since the beginnings of the mid 1900s, the scientific field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) went through periods of intense development and drawbacks. From year 2000, however, a significant and persistent growth in AI research, development, and application can be perceived. AI research began to speed up around 2001, and the...

CHAPTER ONE

1.0 GENERAL INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND: Mind cast on some capitalist societies shows that sometimes, pursuit of personal interest overrides and militates against the realization of common good. Ipso facto, Nigerian society has...

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Security concerns are taken seriously all across the world. It is acknowledged as one of the most fundamental tasks of a state. Security has historically been a component of human life and sustenance, and it can be described as freedom from threats or violence that could result in the loss of lives or property. In other wor...

FREQUENCY AND PATTERNS OF ELECTRICITY VANDALISM IN KOGI STATE: A LONGITUDINAL ANALYSIS OF CRIME REPORTS

Chapter One: Introduction

1.1 Background of the Study

Electricity is a critical infrastructure that supports economic development, enhances social well-being, and facilitates technological advancement. In Nigeria, the availability and reliability of electricity are paramount for the functioning of businesses, government operati...

STRATEGIES TO CURB ELECTRICITY VANDALISM IN PLATEAU STATE: INSIGHTS FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT AND ENERGY STAKEHOLDERS

Chapter One: Introduction

1.1 Background of the Study

Electricity is a fundamental driver of economic and social development, facilitating industrial activities, supporting businesses, and improving the quality of life. In Nigeria, however, the electricity sector faces numerous challenges, including in...

FREQUENCY AND CONSEQUENCES OF ELECTRICITY VANDALISM IN GOMBE STATE: IMPLICATIONS FOR INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT

Chapter One: Introduction

1.1 Background of the Study

Electricity is a fundamental driver of industrial development, providing the necessary energy for production processes, powering machinery, and supporting the overall functioning of industries. In Nigeria, the electricity sector has faced numerous challenges, including i...

ANALYZING THE RATIONALE BEHIND ELECTRICITY VANDALISM IN KANO STATE: THE INTERSECTION OF CRIME AND INFRASTRUCTURE SABOTAGE

Chapter One: Introduction

1.1 Background of the Study

Electricity vandalism is a pervasive issue in Nigeria, significantly impeding the nation's progress towards sustainable energy access and economic development. In Kano State, a major commercial hub in northern Nigeria, the problem of electricity vandali...

EXPLORING THE CAUSES AND PREVENTION STRATEGIES OF ELECTRICITY VANDALISM IN SOKOTO STATE: PERSPECTIVES FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT AND ENERGY EXPERTS

Chapter One: Introduction

1.1 Background of the Study

Electricity vandalism has become a pressing issue in Nigeria, adversely affecting the reliability and sustainability of power supply across various states. In Sokoto State, located in the northwestern region, this phenomenon has escalate...