BUJOHIS Vol 7 No 1 Featured the following Articles
Migration and Diaspora
Stemming the Surges and Harnessing the Potentials of Irregular Migration in Nigeria, 2015-2025: This article analyzes the drivers of irregular migration from Nigeria over the past decade, proposing strategies to mitigate risks while leveraging diaspora contributions for national development.
The Nigerian Migration Dilemma: The Surge in Irregular Migration to Europe: Exploring the socioeconomic and political factors fueling migration flows to Europe, the piece examines policy failures and opportunities for bilateral cooperation between Nigeria and European nations.
Environmental Governance and Peace
Eco-Governance and Peace: Linking Environmental Management to Social Stability in the Lake Chad Region: This study investigates how effective environmental policies can foster peace in the conflict-prone Lake Chad Basin, highlighting the interplay between resource scarcity, insurgency, and community resilience.
Global Political Economy
Political Economy of Cryptocurrency Mining: China's Dominance and Implications to Global Governance: Delving into China's leading role in cryptocurrency mining, the article assesses its impact on global economic structures, energy consumption, and regulatory frameworks.
Promoting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Nigeria: Challenges and Opportunities in the Legal Framework (2020-2023): This contribution evaluates recent legal reforms in Nigeria aimed at attracting FDI, identifying barriers such as corruption and infrastructure deficits while suggesting reforms for enhanced investment inflows.
Youth Empowerment and Decision-Making
Re-Engineering Youth's Mindset Towards Value-Driven Decision Making in a Changing World: Focusing on youth in transitional societies, this article advocates for educational and cultural interventions to promote ethical decision-making amid rapid global changes.
Ethnic and Political Dynamics in Nigeria
Ethnic Pluralism and the Quest for National Cohesion: Confronting Division in Nigeria’s Postcolonial Polity: Examining Nigeria's ethnic diversity, the piece critiques postcolonial policies that exacerbate divisions and proposes mechanisms for fostering unity and inclusive governance.
Electoral Violence: The Bane of Democratic Consolidation in Nigeria: This analysis traces the history of electoral violence in Nigeria, its roots in colonial legacies, and strategies to strengthen democratic institutions for peaceful transitions.
Religious and Cultural Transformations
Between Veneration and Condemnation: How Christianity and Islam Reconfigured African Ancestral Beliefs in West Africa: Exploring syncretism and conflict, the article historicalizes the impact of Abrahamic religions on indigenous spiritual practices in West Africa.
African Pentecostalism and Millennium Development Goals: A Case for Viable Corporate Social Responsibility: This study positions African Pentecostal churches as key actors in achieving development goals through corporate social responsibility initiatives.
Security and Community Initiatives
The Role of Community Policing in Addressing Pastoral Terrorism in Nigeria: Investigating nomadic conflicts, the article advocates for community-based policing as a tool to counter pastoral terrorism and promote rural security.
Localized Historical Studies
The Tarabiri-Torhu of Arogbo Chieftaincy Declaration, and its Hiccups in Ondo State, Nigeria, 1957-2022: A detailed historical account of chieftaincy disputes in Ondo State, highlighting legal and cultural challenges from the late colonial era to recent times.
Small State Diplomacy in 21st Century Africa: This piece reviews the diplomatic strategies of small African states in navigating global power dynamics, with case studies from the continent.
A Historical Analysis of the Impact of the Imo River in Owerrinta from the Colonial Period: Focusing on the Imo River's role in shaping local economies, societies, and environments in Owerrinta, Abia State, from colonial times to the present.
