Faculty of Social Sciences http://repository.unizik.edu.ng/handle/123456789/91 2026-08-11T08:05:15Z 2026-08-11T08:05:15Z Okafor, Frank-Collins N. Obiora, Charles Arinze http://repository.unizik.edu.ng/handle/123456789/1243 2026-08-02T08:26:35Z 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Easy Trans-Border Movements and Transnational Crime in Nigeria Authors: Okafor, Frank-Collins N.; Obiora, Charles Arinze Abstract: One of the greatest impacts of globalization is easy trans-border movements which have increased in tempo and magnitude. With the near collapse of national borders, more people including criminals now move across national boundaries. Interestingly, as these movements increase with ease, just as border checks diminish, transnational crime also increases. For example, cases are legion of frauds initiated in one country and consummated in about five countries in spite of the contingencies of national borders. Thus, easy trans-border movements have exacerbated transnational crime. This, of course, has great implications. This paper therefore takes a critical look at the how and extent easy and increased cross-border movements have affected transnational crime. It also identifies the role elements of this increment plays and concludes that if states make and implement relevant laws and cooperate effectively, the trends could be checked for the better. Description: Scholarly Article

2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Okafor, Frank-Collins N. http://repository.unizik.edu.ng/handle/123456789/1196 2025-08-25T13:16:16Z 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Socio-economic Disparity and Lone Wolf Terrorism in the United States of America and Europe: Implications for Nigeria Authors: Okafor, Frank-Collins N. Abstract: This study investigated how socioeconomic disparity fuels grievances exploited by Lone wolf terrorists. Lone wolf terrorism in the United States of America and Europe has been found to be fueled by socio-economic factors. How this may contribute to the susceptibility of the Nigerian state was the major concern of this study, which adopted a qualitative historical research design in its investigation. Frustration-aggression theory served as a framework for analysis. The study found that socioeconomic exclusion is a key factor that fuels lone wolf terrorism in the United States and Europe. It was also found out that Nigeria’s political and economic landscape creates a breeding ground for lone wolf terrorism through economic marginalization, high unemployment, and a stark gap between aspirations and reality, which has left a majority of Nigerians, especially her youths, frustrated and filled with resentment. The study therefore recommended, among other things, that combating corruption, promoting transparency, and prioritizing the well-being of citizens can assist in eliminating lone wolf terrorism in the country. Description: Scholarly Article

2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Okafor, Frank-Collins N. http://repository.unizik.edu.ng/handle/123456789/1190 2025-08-25T13:02:58Z 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: The Changing Global Theoretical Perspectives of the State in Contemporary Analysis Authors: Okafor, Frank-Collins N. Abstract: Over the years, issues relating to the origin, nature and purpose of the state remain a recurrent question that has transcended all generational scholarship. The problem is compounded by the changes and contradictions that have occurred in the theoretical bases of the state, and the challenges of contemporary realities. These contradictions reveal the overwhelming crisis of conceptualization of the state especially, in modern era. This is because the institution of the state which, in its theoretical meaning, came up to instill law and order has become an instrument of societal injustices and harbinger of conflicts. This has invariably exposed most existing theories of the state to unpalatable ridicule as they fail to provide the much needed explanatory bases. This paper therefore, takes critical look at the theoretical and institutional bases of the state pin-pointing as the case may be, the positions of various theories, their inherent analytical and logical contradictions as well as their contemporary relevance in explaining the existence, actions and inactions of the state in the present era of human existence. Description: Scholarly work

2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Nnonyelu, A. U. Nkemdili Nnabuife, E. K. Onyeizugbe, C. U. Anazodo, R. Onyima, B. http://repository.unizik.edu.ng/handle/123456789/1175 2025-08-13T15:38:04Z 2023-05-01T00:00:00Z

Title: IGBO APPRENTICESHIP (Igba Boyi) AS EXEMPLAR OF INDIGENOUS AFRICAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP MODEL Authors: Nnonyelu, A. U. Nkemdili; Nnabuife, E. K.; Onyeizugbe, C. U.; Anazodo, R.; Onyima, B. Abstract: Igbo apprenticeship (igba boyi) is recently receiving rave reviews in the literature given its success rate in the transgenerational reproduction of successful indigenous entrepreneurs. The paper draws extensively from a 2021 study of Igbo apprenticeship in the Onitsha market, arguably the largest market in West Africa, showing how indigenous entrepreneurship has been boosted by the apprenticeship scheme. Studies on indigenous entrepreneurship have shown that the products of the Igbo apprenticeship scheme show greater dexterity in managing their businesses, are more resilient and evince significantly better results. The paper highlights the nexus between the Igbo apprenticeship scheme and entrepreneurship. The paper seeks to unpack the enablers of Igbo apprenticeship, and why it is largely seen as the poster face of local Igbo entrepreneurs. The paper makes a case for the scalability and adoption of the igba boyi indigenous entrepreneurial model as a vehicle for the development and sustenance of indigenous entrepreneurship practices for African development. Description: Scholarly article

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