by 1Emem O. Aniekan, 2Rogers I. Wilcox and 3Uwem J. Ituen Department of Geography and Natural Resources Management University of Uyo   Abstract The study assessed the dynamics of land use change and its impacts on agriculture in Itu Local Government Area. The objectives of the study were to: map the land use/cover class inventory […]

by 1Chinwe S. Anukwu, 2Rogers I. Wilcox Department of Geography and Natural Resource management University of Uyo, Nigeria benstelly@gamil.com. +2348027535615 and 3Anthony P. Akadi Eket, Akwa Ibom State Abstract This study investigated the impact of wetland-based livelihood on environmental quality in Akwa Ibom state. This was done by identifying wetland-based activities in the region, investigating […]

by 1Boniface Akpan, Department of Economics Akwa Ibom State University Obio Akpa, Akwa Ibom State bornifaceakpan@gmail.com, 08033059929 2Aniefiok Udo, Department of Economics, Obong University Obong Ntak, Akwa Ibom State. aniefiok.benedict@gmail.com   3Helen Umoh Faculty of Law University of Calabar Cross River State   4Okon I. Michael Department of Economics Akwa Ibom State University Obio Akpa, […]

by 1Anthony Kifordu, Business Administration Department, Edo University Iyamho, Edo State kifordu.anthony@edouniversity.edu.ng; anthony.kifordu@yahoo.com +234-8034074648   2Anthony Imoisi, Economics Department Edo University, Iyamho Edo State imoisi.anthony@edouniversity.edu.ng +234-8034525743   3Meshach Agreh Accounting Department Edo University, Iyamho Edo State aggreh.meshack@edouniversity.edu.ng +234-8039627942 Abstract This paper examined the relationship between electricity transmission and distribution, Gross Domestic Product and National Development […]

by 1Ubong E. Udonwa and 2Enobong U. Mbobo Department of Economics, University of Uyo Uyo, Akwa Ibom State 07030120370, u_udonwa@yahoo.com 08084858993, enombobo@gmail.com   Abstract This study is a comparative analysis of fiscal federalism as practised in other countries with the practice in Nigeria. Different aspects of fiscal federalism are depicted which focus on the vertical […]

by 1Ettah B. Essien and 2Friday E. Uko Department of Economics University of Uyo, Uyo essien.ettah@yahoo.com 08029886289   Abstract This paper addressed the conceptual and theoretical issues regarding the essence of federalism, and sought to investigate the presence of actionable federalism in the Nigerian political structure. A federal form of government is one with a […]

by  1Emmanuel A. Onwioduokit and 2Gabriel E. Otolorin Department of Economics University of Uyo Uyo, Nigeria gabrielotolorin@yahoo.com; +2348037968534   Abstract The delectable tax sources in Nigeria are within the jurisdiction of federal government thereby, leaving the subnational governments, especially the local government that should be in a better position to understand and satisfy the infrastructural […]

A Keynote Address Presented by Professor Mark Anikpo Department of Sociology University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria.   Introduction Discussions of this nature tend to be very slippery as even the effort to maintain empirical objectivity can easily raise the dust partisan politics. In other words, in the heated political atmosphere of Nigeria’s 2019 general elections, […]