GOVERNING IN THE SHADOW OF VIOLENCE: SECURITY CHALLENGES AND THE FUTURE OF DEMOCRATIC CONSOLIDATION IN NIGERIA

Authors: AKOMA Evaristus Kanayochi, Ph. D ABSTRACT: Persistent insecurity poses a significant challenge to democratic governance, particularly where prolonged violence weakens institutional capacity, public trust and the legitimacy of state authority. Although existing scholarship has extensively examined insecurity, democratic consolidation and governance, these strands remain insufficiently integrated in explaining how sustained security pressures cumulatively reshape […]

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NIGERIA NATURAL RESOURCES AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: LEGAL PERSPECTIVE

ABSTRACT: Nigeria’s abundant natural resources, including petroleum, gas, solid minerals, and arable land, drive over 80% of government revenue but their exploitation has caused widespread environmental degradation, resource conflicts, and limited benefits for host communities.  This study adopts doctrinal analysis of the 1999 Constitution, Petroleum Industry Act 2021, Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act 2007, NESREA […]

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BUILDING A STRONG WORKFORCE: REDUNDANCY PAYMENT FOR MSMES INYANGON

Abstract: This study analyzes the legal framework regulating redundancy payments and employment termination in Myanmar, specifically concerning Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Redundancy transpires when an employer diminishes the staff owing to business cessation, relocation, or a decline in operational needs. While redundancy is often acknowledged in work practices, Myanmar legislation lacks a specific […]

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HALLYU IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY IN SOUTHKOREA’S CULTURAL DIPLOMACY IN SOUTHEAST ASIAIN THE EARLY 21ST CENTURY

ABSTRACT: The Korean Wave (Hallyu) has become one of South Korea’s most influential soft power assets, significantly enhancing the country’s cultural presence and diplomatic engagement across Southeast Asia. While previous studies have primarily examined the popularity and socio-cultural impacts of Hallyu, limited attention has been devoted to the strategic mechanisms through which the South Korean […]

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