Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts and Social Sciences
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description: AJASSE
language: en
publication name: Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts and Social Sciences
issn: 2705-2559
items: EFFECTS OF FLIPPED CLASSROOM INSTRUCTIONAL APPROACH ON STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, RETENTION AND ATTITUDE TOWARDS HOME ECONOMICS, FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, ZARIA-NIGERIA
items: EFFECTS OF AI-DRIVEN FINANCIAL LITERACY CHATBOT ON FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SKILLS OF HOME ECONOMICS STUDENTS IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, ZARIA, NIGERIA
items: HARNESSING LANGUAGE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY AND ACTIVISM IN NIGERIA
items: A CRITICAL DISCOURSE ANALYSIS OF PRESIDENT MUHAMMADUBUHARI'S 2019 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION POLITICAL ADVERTORIALS IN SELECTED NIGERIAN NEWSPAPERS
items: PERCEPTION OF SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHERS ON THE INCLUSION OF SECURITYEDUCATION IN UPPER BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM
items: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) AND EFFICIENCY OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS
items: PERCEIVED RETENTION OF ISLAMIC STUDIES TEACHERS IN SENIOR SECONDARYSCHOOLS IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA
items: PERCEIVED SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION ADJUSTMENT STRATEGIES EMPLOYED BY LOCALGOVERNMENT EMPLOYED MARRIED WOMEN IN KWARA STATE
items: CHALLENGES TO THE UTILIZATION OF LEARNER-CENTERED PEDAGOGY FORBUSINESS STUDIES IN EBONYI STATE
items: ARABIC EDUCATION AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT TRENDS IN NIGERIA
items: INVESTIGATING THE FACTORS AFFECTING ISLAMIC STUDIES STUDENTS` SCHOOLWORK AMONG PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN TOLU COMPLEX, LAGOS STATE
items: GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING AND LIBRARY SERVICES AS CORRELATES OFSTUDENTS’ ACADEMIC BEHAVIOUR IN EKITI STATE TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS
items: INFLUENCE OF PARENTS ON CHOICE OF CAREER AMONG SENIOR SECONDARYSCHOOL STUDENTS IN MINNA METROPOLIS OF NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
items: PREDICTORS OF INNOVATIVE BEHAVIOUR AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOLTEACHERS IN OYO STATE
items: ROLE OF EDUCATIONALPSYCHOLOGISTS IN MANAGING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND INSECURITY AMONG TERTIARY INSTITUTION STUDENTSIN MAKURDI METROPOLIS
items: ASSESSMENT OF TIME MANAGEMENT ON ADMINISTRATIVE EFFECTIVENESS OF COLLEGES OF EDUCATION IN KOGI STATE, NIGERIA
items: THE ROLE OF GREEN ACCOUNTING IN PROMOTING ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY IN NIGERIA
items: ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION AS A PREDICTOR OF SELF-RELIANCE AND JOB CREATION POTENTIALS AMONG UNDERGRADUATE SOCIAL STUDIES STUDENTS IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, ZARIA, NIGERIA
items: INTEGRATION OF STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE: CASE STUDIES FROM THE MANUFACTURING SECTOR IN NIGERIA
items: INFLUENCE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION ON THE EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS OF UNDERGRADUATE SOCIAL STUDIES STUDENTS IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, ZARIA, NIGERIA
items: STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING AND COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE IN NIGERIAN SMES
items: CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND TAXATION: A CASE STUDY OF NIGERIAN MULTINATIONALS
items: PREDICTING ENGAGEMENT AMONG STUDENTS IN LOW-COST PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN LAGOS STATE: THE ROLES OF TEACHERS’ INTERPERSONAL SKILLS, DIGITAL SKILLS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
items: ASSESSMENT OF PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS' PERCEPTION OF THE USE OF MICROTEACHING BLOG-BASED PACKAGE IN TRAINING TEACHING SKILLS IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION IN LAGOS STATE
items: CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES OF FARMER-HERDER CONFLICT ON FOOD PRODUCTION IN SELECTED AGRICULTURAL ZONES OF KWARA STATE, NIGERIA
items: REINVENTING COUNSELLING SERVICES IN NIGERIA EDUCATION FOR GLOBAL COMPETIVENESS
items: ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CURRICULUM INNOVATION FOR SUSTAINABLE SECONDARY EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT IN LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA

EFFECTS OF FLIPPED CLASSROOM INSTRUCTIONAL APPROACH ON STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, RETENTION AND ATTITUDE TOWARDS HOME ECONOMICS, FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, ZARIA-NIGERIA
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description: This study investigated the effects of the Flipped Classroom (FC) instructional approach on the academic achievement, retention, and attitudes of Home Economics students at the Federal College of Education, Zaria, Nigeria. While Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is integral to modern education, its application in Nigerian tertiary institutions often lags, with many instructors still relying on traditional lecture methods that may not be optimal for practical subjects. This research aimed to determine if the FC model—where instructional content is delivered online for pre-class study, freeing in-class time for active, application-based learning—could offer a more effective alternative. A quasi-experimental, non-equivalent pre-test and post-test comparison group design was employed. A sample of 30 undergraduate students was purposively selected and assigned to either an experimental group (Flipped Classroom) or a control group (Conventional Lecture). Data were collected using the Home Economics Achievement Test (HEAT), Home Economics Retention Test (HERT), and Home Economics Attitude Scale (HEAS). The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and independent samples t-tests at a p<0.05 significance level. The findings revealed statistically significant differences between the two groups. The experimental group demonstrated significantly higher mean scores in academic achievement (t(28)=4.67,p<.001), knowledge retention (t(28)=3.98,p=.001), and positive attitude towards Home Economics (t(28)=5.21,p<.001) compared to the control group. The study concludes that the flipped classroom instructional approach is a significantly more effective pedagogical strategy than the conventional lecture method for improving student achievement, retention, and attitude in Home Economics. It is recommended that tertiary institutions encourage the adoption of this model and provide the necessary technological support and professional development for educators …
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Flipped classroom, Academic achievement, Retention, Attitude, Home economics, Blended learning and Education
  topic: keywords
creator: Maryam Muhammad Lawal
creator: Binta Muhammad Kabir
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts and Social Sciences
date: 2025-07-26
publication date: 2025-07-26
starting page: 45
ending page: 49

EFFECTS OF AI-DRIVEN FINANCIAL LITERACY CHATBOT ON FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SKILLS OF HOME ECONOMICS STUDENTS IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, ZARIA, NIGERIA
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description: This study investigated the effects of AI-driven financial literacy chatbot on financial management skills of Home Economics students in Federal University of Education, Zaria, Nigeria. The increasing complexity of financial markets and products necessitates innovative educational tools to equip young adults with essential financial competencies. A quasi-experimental, pre-test/post-test, non-equivalent control group design was adopted for the study. The population comprised all undergraduate Home Economics students, from which a sample of 120 students was selected using a purposive sampling technique and randomly assigned to an experimental group (n=60) and a control group (n=60). The instrument for data collection was a validated researcher-developed "Financial Management Skills Questionnaire" (FMSQ) with a Cronbach's alpha reliability coefficient of 0.88. The experimental group interacted with a specially designed AI chatbot ("FinPAL") for six weeks, while the control group received no treatment. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA). The findings revealed a significant positive effect of the AI-driven chatbot on students' financial management skills. The experimental group showed a statistically significant improvement in their post-test scores compared to their pre-test scores and also scored significantly higher than the control group in the post-test. The study concludes that AI-driven chatbots are effective tools for enhancing financial literacy and management skills among university students. It is recommended, among others, that tertiary institutions integrate AI-based learning tools into their curriculum to promote practical financial education.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Artificial intelligence, Chatbot, Financial literacy, Financial management skills, Home economics, Higher education and Educational technology
  topic: keywords
creator: Bako, Aishatu Haruna
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts and Social Sciences
date: 2025-07-26
publication date: 2025-07-26
starting page: 40
ending page: 44

HARNESSING LANGUAGE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY AND ACTIVISM IN NIGERIA
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description: This paper conducts research into the linguistic techniques of the Nigerian environmental campaigns to promote climate and safe environment. The research study employed a qualitative research design, which involved the analysis of campaign materials in terms of posters, radio jingles, social media messages, and community outreach scripts in different regions in Nigeria. A content analysis was utilized to determine patterns of recurring language use, The study reveals that three major dimensions of language use are the application of emotional appeals, imperative statements and inclusion phrases to better appeal to the people; the use of storytelling, repetition of slogans and the use of scientific language to better understand the Nigerian diverse cultural and linguistic environment and the adaptability of the language style to the audience. Results highlight the necessity of culturally sensitive and audience-targeted communication to support environmental activism and mass action. The paper concludes that successful communications should be a balance between emotional appeal and technical comprehension, and should be adapted to the sociolinguistic realities of the audience targeted, to influence them to take a significant behavior change to more sustainable energy practice
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Language, Environmental Advocacy, Activism, Social media and Community outreach
  topic: keywords
creator: Awotayo Folasade Bukola
creator: Oki Oluwadare Timothy
creator: Awotayo Olagoke Oluwafemi, Ph.D
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts and Social Sciences
date: 2025-07-26
publication date: 2025-07-26
starting page: 33
ending page: 39

A CRITICAL DISCOURSE ANALYSIS OF PRESIDENT MUHAMMADUBUHARI'S 2019 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION POLITICAL ADVERTORIALS IN SELECTED NIGERIAN NEWSPAPERS
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description: This study investigates the ideological strategies embedded in political campaign advertorials during Nigeria’s 2019 presidential election, with a particular focus on President Muhammadu Buhari’s campaign. Drawing on Norman Fairclough’s model of Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA), the research aims to explore how language is used to project persuasive ideologies and influence public perception. This study was guided by three core objectives: first, to explore the types of ideology present in selected political advertorials; second, to examine the significance of the most frequently occurring ideology within the social context of communication; and third, to assess the impact of this dominant ideology on the electorate. To achieve these aims, twenty advertorials were randomly selected from five national newspapers and analyzed using Fairclough’s three-dimensional CDA framework. The analysis revealed a range of ideological expressions, including nationalism, security-focused narratives, and themes of economic revival. However, the transformational leadership ideology emerged as the most dominant, consistently portraying President Buhari as a reformer and anti-corruption advocate. This ideology resonated strongly with Nigeria’s socio-political climate, reflecting widespread public demand for integrity and change. Its strategic deployment in campaign messaging significantly shaped voter perception, reinforcing Buhari’s credibility and mobilizing electoral support. Based on these findings, the study recommends that political campaigns adopt ethical messaging practices that inform rather than manipulate the electorate. It also advocates for the implementation of media literacy programs to empower citizens to critically evaluate political discourse. Ultimately, the study urges regulatory bodies to enforce balanced and fair representation in political advertising, thereby ensuring that democratic integrity is maintained throughout the electoral process.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Critical discourse, Analysis, Political advertorial, Ideology and Newspaper
  topic: keywords
creator: Awotayo Folasade Bukola
creator: Akinbode Olufisayo
creator: Kehinde Akinbami Israel
creator: Akinbode Gospel
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts and Social Sciences
date: 2025-10-12
publication date: 2025-10-12
starting page: 24
ending page: 32

PERCEPTION OF SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHERS ON THE INCLUSION OF SECURITYEDUCATION IN UPPER BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM
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description: The study was conducted to ascertain the Perception of Social Studies Teachers on the Inclusion of Security Education in Upper Basic Education Curriculum. The study was guided by four purposes, research questions and hypotheses. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population for the study consisted of 256 Social Studies Teachers. The data for the study was collected using a structured questionnaire with a 4-point rating scale. The instrument was validated by three experts and tested for reliability using Cronbach Alpha. Data were analyzed using mean and standard deviation and t-test to test the null hypothesis at 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed that Social Studies teachers perceive their knowledge of Security Education to be negatively low, There was no significant difference in the mean responses of male and female teachers on their knowledge of Security Education, on their awareness of the demand of Security Education; there was a significant difference in the mean responses teachers on the need of Security Education and on their competence to teach the topics under Security Education. It was recommended that teachers should be exposed to security awareness programs which will help them in the teaching of Security Education.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Security Education
  topic: keywords
subject: Social Studies and Curriculum
  topic: keywords
creator: Okike, Daniel Chinaza
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts and Social Sciences
date: 2025-10-03
publication date: 2025-10-03

PERCEPTION OF SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHERS ON THE INCLUSION OF SECURITYEDUCATION IN UPPER BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM
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description: The study was conducted to ascertain the Perception of Social Studies Teachers on the Inclusion of Security Education in Upper Basic Education Curriculum. The study was guided by four purposes, research questions and hypotheses. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population for the study consisted of 256 Social Studies Teachers. The data for the study was collected using a structured questionnaire with a 4-point rating scale. The instrument was validated by three experts and tested for reliability using Cronbach Alpha. Data were analyzed using mean and standard deviation and t-test to test the null hypothesis at 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed that Social Studies teachers perceive their knowledge of Security Education to be negatively low, There was no significant difference in the mean responses of male and female teachers on their knowledge of Security Education, on their awareness of the demand of Security Education; there was a significant difference in the mean responses teachers on the need of Security Education and on their competence to teach the topics under Security Education. It was recommended that teachers should be exposed to security awareness programs which will help them in the teaching of Security Education.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Security Education
  topic: keywords
subject: Social Studies and Curriculum
  topic: keywords
creator: Okike, Daniel Chinaza
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts and Social Sciences
date: 2025-10-03
publication date: 2025-10-03

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) AND EFFICIENCY OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS
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description: This research delves into the multifaceted impact of AI on the efficiency of a country’s business landscape. It explores how AI-driven technologies through high technology adoption, mobile cell subscription and public private partnerships impact business efficiency in the Gambia and Nigeria business environment. To achieve the objectives of this study, multiple regression technique was employed to provide a comprehensive overview of AI’s impact in shaping the business environment’s efficiency, offering valuable insights for policymakers, business leaders, and stakeholder. The differences in the impact of artificial intelligence adoption and subscription among the two countries do not undermine the significance of the general applications of AI to promoting business efficiency globally. This study recommends the need to embrace the high-tech adoption, increase in mobile subscription and public private partnership as components of AI in boosting global business efficiency.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Artificial intelligence
  topic: keywords
subject: Business efficiency
  topic: keywords
subject: Public private partnership and Mobile cell subscription
  topic: keywords
creator: Abubakar Idris
creator: Momoh Mohammad Kabir
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts and Social Sciences
date: 2025-10-03
publication date: 2025-10-03

PERCEIVED RETENTION OF ISLAMIC STUDIES TEACHERS IN SENIOR SECONDARYSCHOOLS IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA
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description: This paper investigated the perceived retention of Islamic Studies teachers in senior secondary schools in Kwara State, Nigeria. In the course of this study, secondary data used for this work were sourced from journals, textbooks, articles, newspapers and other relevant materials that are germane to this study. The simple random sampling technique was used to select 60 senior secondary school teachers of Islamic studies, Kwara State, Nigeria. A researchers-designed questionnaire was used to gather data from the respondents. The instrument used was validated by three experts in Test and Measurement and found it appropriate for this study. The reliability of the instrument was determined using test re-test reliability technique within a two week interval. The scores of the two tests were correlated using the Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation (PPMC). The value of the correlation coefficient obtained was 0.87. Two research questions were raised and answered using the percentages. The findings of the study revealed that lack of motivation, poor leadership style, lack of staff development, poor salary structure and lack of interest to work in rural areas are factors that contribute to Islamic studies teachers’ retention in senior secondary schools in Kwara state, Nigeria. Also, the study revealed that improved salary structure, investing more in staff development, training of effective leaders, creating a mentoring programme and improved welfare package for teachers’ working in rural areas are solutions to Islamic studies teachers’ retention in senior secondary schools in Kwara state, Nigeria. The study concluded that adequate attention should be channeled to the factors that may prompt teachers of Islamic studies retention to enhance effective teaching and learning of Islamic studies in senior secondary schools in Kwara State. Also, the study recommended that government, school heads and other relevant stakeholders should ensure that senior secondary school teachers’ …
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Retention
  topic: keywords
subject: Teachers
  topic: keywords
subject: Islamic studies
  topic: keywords
subject: Perceived
  topic: keywords
creator: AYUBA Olaniyi Jibril Ph.D
creator: ABDULKAREEM Musa Kayode
creator: HAMID Mujab Abisola
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts and Social Sciences
date: 2025-10-03
publication date: 2025-10-03

PERCEIVED SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION ADJUSTMENT STRATEGIES EMPLOYED BY LOCALGOVERNMENT EMPLOYED MARRIED WOMEN IN KWARA STATE
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description: This study investigated the Perceived Sexual Dysfunction Adjustment Strategies among Local Government Employed Married Women in Kwara State. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The simple random sampling technique was used to select 70 Local Government Employed Married Women from each of the 6 proportionate sample selected LGAs making total number of 420 participants. Self-developed instrument tag Sexual Dysfunction Patterns Questionnaire (SDPQ), was administered to the selected respondents. Frequency count and simple percentages were used for demographic data, mean and rank order were used for the for research questions, while Analysis Of Variance (ANOVA) statistical methods was used to test the three null hypotheses formulated for the study. The findings showed that there was no significant differences in the expression of respondents on hypothesis one that base on educational attainment (0.42<3.00 = p-value 0.661), while hypotheses two and three indicated that there is significant differences in the expression of respondents based on age (7.06<3.000= p-value 0.000) and religious affiliation (10.92<3.00 = p-value 0.001). Based on the findings, the researchers recommended that married women irrespective of their educational status should recognize the impact of sexual dysfunction on marriage and adopt appropriate strategies to combat sexual dysfunction.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Perception
  topic: keywords
subject: Sexual Dysfunction
  topic: keywords
subject: Adjustment strategies
  topic: keywords
subject: Married Women
  topic: keywords
creator: Abdul-Hameed Akorede ZAKARIYAH
creator: Dr. Esther Adebimpe OGUNWOLE
creator: Taiye Hassan AHMED
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts and Social Sciences
date: 2025-10-03
publication date: 2025-10-03

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) AND EFFICIENCY OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS
type: item
description: This research delves into the multifaceted impact of AI on the efficiency of a country’s business landscape. It explores how AI-driven technologies through high technology adoption, mobile cell subscription and public private partnerships impact business efficiency in the Gambia and Nigeria business environment. To achieve the objectives of this study, multiple regression technique was employed to provide a comprehensive overview of AI’s impact in shaping the business environment’s efficiency, offering valuable insights for policymakers, business leaders, and stakeholder. The differences in the impact of artificial intelligence adoption and subscription among the two countries do not undermine the significance of the general applications of AI to promoting business efficiency globally. This study recommends the need to embrace the high-tech adoption, increase in mobile subscription and public private partnership as components of AI in boosting global business efficiency.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Artificial intelligence
  topic: keywords
subject: Business efficiency
  topic: keywords
subject: Public private partnership and Mobile cell subscription
  topic: keywords
creator: Abubakar Idris
creator: Momoh Mohammad Kabir, O
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts and Social Sciences
date: 2025-10-03
publication date: 2025-10-03

CHALLENGES TO THE UTILIZATION OF LEARNER-CENTERED PEDAGOGY FORBUSINESS STUDIES IN EBONYI STATE
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description: This article ascertained the challenges to the utilization of learner-centred pedagogy for Business Studies in Ebonyi State. The design adopted for the study was a descriptive survey research design. The population for the study comprised (734) Business Studies teachers in 367 public and private secondary schools in Ebonyi State. The sample size of the study comprised 259 (male 117 and female 142) Business Studies teachers. Purposive sampling technique was used to draw only Business Studies teachers, who are core Business Educators out of the total population. The instrument for data collection for this study was a researcher designed 4-point rating scale questionnaire titled “Questionnaire on Challenges to the Utilization of Learner-centred Pedagogy” (OCULP). The instrument was validated by three experts and tested for using Cronbach Alpha reliability coefficient which yielded an overall reliability index of 0.84. Data collected were analysed using mean and standard deviation for the research questions and t-test statistics to test the research hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. For any of the hypotheses to be accepted, the calculated-t value must be less than the critical–t value. Findings indicated those inadequate facilities, overcrowded classrooms and students’ poor attitude towards learner-centred pedagogy. It was recommended among others that students should be encouraged to change their poor attitude to the utilization of learner-centre pedagogy.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Challenges
  topic: keywords
subject: Utilization
  topic: keywords
subject: Learner-centred,
  topic: keywords
subject: Pedagogy and Business Studies
  topic: keywords
creator: Dr. S.A. Igboke
creator: UZOR Ogbonnaya (Ph.D)
creator: Rev. Sis (Dr) P. A. Olom
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts and Social Sciences
date: 2025-10-03
publication date: 2025-10-03

ARABIC EDUCATION AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT TRENDS IN NIGERIA
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description: This paper discussed the concept and the programme of Arabic Education in Nigeria. It focused on its fundamental and historical development as well as practical dimensions. Furthermore, the paper followed the trends of Arabic curriculum development and innovation in the Basic and Post-Basic schools in Nigeria. The venues for the schools are majorly mosques, mallams’ residence and tree shades. The school is in two divisions: the lower and upper classes. The lower class is known as Quranic School, which is called ‘Makarantan Allo’ in the North and ‘Ileekewu Walaa’ in the West. Also, problems associated with Arabic curriculum implementation in Nigerian schools were identified and relevant solutions were suggested.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Arabic Education,
  topic: keywords
subject: Curriculum Development
  topic: keywords
subject: Curriculum Innovation
  topic: keywords
subject: Curriculum Implementation
  topic: keywords
creator: Abdul-Hamid Habibullahi (Ph. D)
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts and Social Sciences
date: 2025-10-03
publication date: 2025-10-03

INVESTIGATING THE FACTORS AFFECTING ISLAMIC STUDIES STUDENTS` SCHOOLWORK AMONG PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN TOLU COMPLEX, LAGOS STATE
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description: This study examined the factors influencing the academic performance of Islamic Studies students` school work in Tolu complex, Lagos, Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive research design. Three research questions and corresponding hypotheses guided the study. The target population comprised all students offering Islamic Studies in the thirty-one (31) public secondary schools in the Tolu complex, Lagos. 140 Islamic Studies students formed the sample of the study. Data were collected using a self-developed questionnaire titled "Factors Affecting Islamic Studies Students' School work in Public Secondary Schools in Tolu complex, Lagos, Nigeria." Face and content validity were assessed, and the reliability coefficient was found to be 0.89. The findings revealed no significant relationship between teachers' teaching methods and the schoolwork of students. However, there was a significant impact of school environment overpopulation on the schoolwork of students. A significant relationship was observed between students' attitudes/interest and their schoolwork in Islamic Studies. The study recommends that parents/guardians should motivate their children to cultivate a positive attitude towards Islamic Studies
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Islamic Studies
  topic: keywords
subject: Schoolwork
  topic: keywords
subject: Secondary School Education
  topic: keywords
subject: Interest and Attitude
  topic: keywords
creator: YAHYA Isiaq Oluwatosin
creator: KEWULERE Adam Olasunkanmi
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts and Social Sciences
date: 2025-10-03
publication date: 2025-10-03

GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING AND LIBRARY SERVICES AS CORRELATES OFSTUDENTS’ ACADEMIC BEHAVIOUR IN EKITI STATE TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS
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description: The study examined the relationship between guidance and counselling and library services as correlate of students’ academic behaviour in Ekiti State tertiary institutions. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The population of this study consisted of 119,204 students and 2,059 lecturers in public tertiary institutions in Ekiti State. The sample for the study consisted of 300 students from 3 public tertiary institutions in Ekiti State. The sample was selected using multistage sampling procedure. Two self-designed research instruments tagged “Guidance and Counselling and Library Services Questionnaire" (GCLSQ)" and "Students' Academic Behaviour Questionnaire (SABQ)” were used to collect relevant data for the study. The instruments used for the study were validated. GCLSQ and SABQ had a coefficient of 0.79 and 0.80. The data was analyzed using inferential statistics. The research hypotheses were tested using inferential statistics of Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC).The hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed that there was significant relationship between guidance and counseling services and students’ academic behaviour. The findings revealed that there was no significant relationship between library services and students’ academic behaviour. It was concluded that guidance and counselling services was an important factor that influence students’ academic behaviour while library services did not influence students’ academic behaviour. It was recommended that guidance and counselling services should be handled by professionals such that students would have confidence and be free to share their problems and fears with the hope that such information would be treated confidentially. It was also recommended that library services will be given adequate attention so as to engage students’ in reading and thereby enhance their behaviour.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Guidance
  topic: keywords
subject: Counselling
  topic: keywords
subject: Library Services,
  topic: keywords
subject: Students
  topic: keywords
subject: Academic Behaviour,
  topic: keywords
subject: Tertiary Institutions
  topic: keywords
creator: Daramola, O. Rita
creator: Afolabi, O. Akinwumi Ph. D
creator: Jemilehin, F. Titilayo Ph. D
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts and Social Sciences
date: 2025-10-03
publication date: 2025-10-03

INFLUENCE OF PARENTS ON CHOICE OF CAREER AMONG SENIOR SECONDARYSCHOOL STUDENTS IN MINNA METROPOLIS OF NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
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description: The study investigated influence of parents on choice of career among senior secondary students’ in Minna Metropolis of Niger State. The relative influence of variables such as parents’ level of education, parents’ occupation and family types were examined using four objectives, one research question and three hypotheses. A descriptive survey research design was used for the study. The population for the study comprised of 4,658 students of (SSII) in Minna Metropolis with a sample size of 200 drawn using simple random, stratified, proportionate and random sampling techniques. Data were collected using a structured questionnaires tagged “Influence of Parents on Choice of Career among Senior Secondary School Students Questionnaire (IPCCSSSQ)”. Face and content validity of the instrument was established and the reliability coefficient of 0.82 was obtained to ensure consistency of the instrument. Data was analyzed using percentage and frequency, mean and rank order and One-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) for all hypotheses that were tested at 0.05 alpha level. Findings of the study revealed that parents’ encouragement to students on making good career decisions, parents informing students about specific careers, and parents’ encouragement to students on considering different education and career options were significant influences of parents’ choice of career among senior secondary students in the Minna Metropolis. The research hypotheses tested revealed that there were no significant differences in the parental influence on choice of career among senior secondary school students in Minna Metropolis based on parents’ level of education, occupation and family type. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended that school guidance counsellors should organize a meaningful career programme that will help to educate both parents and students on the career choice
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Parents
  topic: keywords
subject: Choice of Career
  topic: keywords
subject: Senior Secondary School Students,
  topic: keywords
subject: Minna Metropolis
  topic: keywords
creator: Ibrahim Nuhu Saidu
creator: Muazu Magaji
creator: Abdulganeey Abdulqadri Makengudu
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts and Social Sciences
date: 2025-10-03
publication date: 2025-10-03

PERCEPTION OF SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHERS ON THE INCLUSION OF SECURITYEDUCATION IN UPPER BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM
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description: The study was conducted to ascertain the Perception of Social Studies Teachers on the Inclusion of Security Education in Upper Basic Education Curriculum. The study was guided by four purposes, research questions and hypotheses. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population for the study consisted of 256 Social Studies Teachers. The data for the study was collected using a structured questionnaire with a 4-point rating scale. The instrument was validated by three experts and tested for reliability using Cronbach Alpha. Data were analyzed using mean and standard deviation and t-test to test the null hypothesis at 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed that Social Studies teachers perceive their knowledge of Security Education to be negatively low, There was no significant difference in the mean responses of male and female teachers on their knowledge of Security Education, on their awareness of the demand of Security Education; there was a significant difference in the mean responses teachers on the need of Security Education and on their competence to teach the topics under Security Education. It was recommended that teachers should be exposed to security awareness programs which will help them in the teaching of Security Education.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Security Education
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subject: Social Studies and Curriculum
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creator: Okike, Daniel Chinaza
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts and Social Sciences
date: 2025-10-03
publication date: 2025-10-03

PREDICTORS OF INNOVATIVE BEHAVIOUR AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOLTEACHERS IN OYO STATE
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description: Innovative behaviour refers to the process of developing, generating, applying or promoting new ideas by teachers to increase job performance. Today, the rapid social and technological changes in our environment highlight the significance of Innovative behaviour of teachers. Thus, this paper intends to examine predictors of innovative behaviour among secondary school teachers. A descriptive research design survey type was adopted in this study. Two research hypotheses were formulated for the study. The population consisted of 100 teachers from secondary schools in Itesiwaju LGA Oyo State, Nigeria. Findings were presented in form of descriptive analysis, which shows that organisational climate and principal leadership styles play a direct role in affecting innovative behaviour. However, the findings, recommends that government should made, improve and make the school climate conducive to teachinglearning. Emphasize the development of teaching beliefs and attitudes that support innovation and school leaders to model innovative behaviour and provide resources and support for teachers. Encourage collaboration and knowledge sharing among teachers by adopting democratic leadership style.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Innovative Behaviour
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subject: Organizational climate
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subject: Leadership styles and Teachers
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creator: Muraina Maruf Kehinde
creator: Olaojo Olubanke Adeleye, PhD
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts and Social Sciences
date: 2025-10-03
publication date: 2025-10-03

ROLE OF EDUCATIONALPSYCHOLOGISTS IN MANAGING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND INSECURITY AMONG TERTIARY INSTITUTION STUDENTSIN MAKURDI METROPOLIS
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description: Students’ academic performance is aimed at outcome of education, the extent to which students achieved their educational goals. The purpose of the study was to investigate role of educational psychologists in managing academic performance and insecurity inMakurdi metropolis. The study targeted undergraduate students of Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi. The study was guided by two research questions to obtain responses from the participants. Descriptive survey design was used in the study. The targeted population for the study was undergraduate students of the institution in 2019/2020 academicThe sample size of two hundred and fifty (250) was used. The findings of the study showed significant difference how COVID-19 pandemic and insecurity have affects undergraduate students of Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi academic performance (X2cal) =95.824a (df =3) P= 0.000 <0.05 and significant difference on role of educational psychologists in managing academic performance and insecurity among students of Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi in midst of COVID-19 pandemic and insecurity (X2cal) =97.584a (df =3) P= 0.000 <0.05. The study concluded that COVID-19 pandemic and insecurity have an effect on undergraduate students’ academic performance. The study recommended provision of medical facilitates or clinics, adequate security personnel and professional counsellors on Nigerian campuses to tackle the challenge of COVID-19 and insecurity in contemporary society
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Educational Psychologists, Insecurity, Students’ Academic Performance, Tertiary Institution
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creator: Nasiru Nuhu Garkuwa
creator: Daniel Benjamin Saanyol
creator: Haruna Saidu Pali
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts and Social Sciences
date: 2025-09-29
publication date: 2025-09-29

ASSESSMENT OF TIME MANAGEMENT ON ADMINISTRATIVE EFFECTIVENESS OF COLLEGES OF EDUCATION IN KOGI STATE, NIGERIA
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description: The study aimed at assessing time management on administrative effectiveness in colleges of education in Kogi state, Nigeria. This study deployed the use of quantitative research approach with survey design to access needed information through administering of questionnaire to the respondents The targeted population for this study are the staff in Federal College of Education, Okene, Kogi State College of Education (Technical), Kabba, Kogi State College of Education Ankpa, and Al-hikima College of Education, Ankpa making the sum of 2720 staff. The sample selected for the study consist of 15 management staff, 160 academic and 171 non-academic staffs making a total of 346 respondents using stratified random sampling. Researcher-made questionnaire titled “Assessment of Time Management on Administrative Effectiveness in Colleges of Education in Kogi State” (ATMAECEQ) for management staff, academic staff and non-academic staff was used. The data collected were analyzed using the descriptive and inferential statistics which are frequency distribution, percentage point & mean item score were used for determining the distribution of the responses and answering the research questions, while Analysis of Variance was used for testing the hypotheses in this study. The findings showed that time management practice has positive impact on administrative effectiveness in colleges of education in Kogi state. The study recommended that the institutions should create more awareness about effect of time management practice and instill the practices as a mandate to school culture to attain academic goals.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Time management, Administrative effectiveness, Instructional delivery and Time table
  topic: keywords
creator: Dr. Musa Muhammed Ibrahim
creator: Grace Bukky Amujo
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts and Social Sciences
date: 2025-09-26
publication date: 2025-09-26

THE ROLE OF GREEN ACCOUNTING IN PROMOTING ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY IN NIGERIA
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description: This study examines the role of green accounting in advancing environmental sustainability in Nigeria, focusing on its integration into corporate reporting and decision‑making. Green accounting, also referred to as environmental accounting, incorporates environmental costs and benefits into financial reporting to promote transparency, accountability, and sustainable development. The study employed a survey research design to assess public awareness, corporate compliance, and perceived benefits of green accounting. Primary data were collected from 76 respondents in Osun State, Nigeria, and analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results indicate that while public awareness of green accounting is growing, adoption and implementation within Nigerian companies remain limited due to the absence of legal frameworks, organizational support, and professional guidelines. The findings reveal strong public support for incorporating environmental accounting into company reporting systems and highlight its potential to enhance corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, reduce environmental degradation, and improve long‑term business performance. The study recommends the integration of environmental accounting standards into national legislation, continuous public sensitization, and corporate capacity‑building programs to strengthen green accounting practices in Nigeria. By linking environmental responsibility with financial accountability, this research underscores green accounting’s critical role in driving sustainable business practices in emerging economies.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Green accounting, Environmental accounting, Sustainability reporting and Management
  topic: keywords
creator: Dr. Ajao Lateef Kolapo
creator: Aliu Zainul Abideen
creator: Tijani Saheed Abiodun
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts and Social Sciences
date: 2025-07-26
publication date: 2025-07-26
starting page: 18
ending page: 23

ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION AS A PREDICTOR OF SELF-RELIANCE AND JOB CREATION POTENTIALS AMONG UNDERGRADUATE SOCIAL STUDIES STUDENTS IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, ZARIA, NIGERIA
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description: This study investigated entrepreneurship education as a predictor of self-reliance and job creation potentials among undergraduate Social Studies students at the Federal University of Education, Zaria, Nigeria. Against the backdrop of rising youth unemployment in Nigeria, entrepreneurship education has been integrated into the tertiary curriculum as a strategic tool to foster economic independence. Using a quantitative correlational research design, the study surveyed a sample of 171 undergraduate Social Studies students from a population of 308. The sample size was determined using the Research Advisors (2006) formula. A structured questionnaire, validated by experts and with a high reliability coefficient, was used for data collection. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (Pearson Product-Moment Correlation). The findings revealed a strong, positive, and statistically significant relationship between entrepreneurship education and students' self-reliance (r=.712, p<.05). Similarly, a strong, positive, and statistically significant relationship was found between entrepreneurship education and students' job creation potentials (r=.689,p<.05). The study concludes that entrepreneurship education is a significant predictor of both self-reliance and job creation potentials. It is recommended, therefore, that university management should strengthen the practical components of the entrepreneurship curriculum and that policymakers should provide dedicated funding for student-led start-ups and incubation hubs within universities to translate theoretical knowledge into tangible ventures.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Entrepreneurship education, Self-Reliance, Job creation, Social studies, Unemployment and Higher Education
  topic: keywords
creator: Tijjani Baba Musa
creator: Zainab Isah
creator: Dr. Razika Ismail Hassan
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts and Social Sciences
date: 2025-07-26
publication date: 2025-07-26
starting page: 12
ending page: 17

INTEGRATION OF STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE: CASE STUDIES FROM THE MANUFACTURING SECTOR IN NIGERIA
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description: This study examines the integration of Strategic Management Accounting (SMA) and its impact on competitive advantage within Nigerian manufacturing firms. Drawing on a mixed‑methods approach, the research investigates how SMA practices contribute to enhanced business performance and identifies the challenges hindering their adoption. The study population comprised chief executive officers, chief financial officers, and marketing directors from manufacturing firms listed in the 2023 Nigerian Stock Exchange Factbook. Data were collected using a validated questionnaire with a reliability coefficient of 0.96 and analyzed through descriptive statistics and frequency distributions. The findings reveal that SMA significantly enhances competitive advantage by providing relevant financial and non‑financial information for strategic decision‑making, market positioning, and performance monitoring. However, adoption is constrained by limited awareness of SMA concepts, high implementation costs, resistance to change, inadequate technical expertise, and the dominance of traditional management accounting practices. The study recommends embedding SMA in tertiary accounting curricula, fostering collaboration among Nigerian executives, academics, and practitioners to standardize SMA best practices, transitioning from functional‑based costing to activity‑based costing, and providing targeted SMA training for manufacturing accountants. This research contributes to the limited empirical literature on SMA in Nigeria, offering insights for policy, education, and industry to advance competitive positioning in the manufacturing sector.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Strategic management accounting, Business performance, Manufacturing sector and Competitive advantage
  topic: keywords
creator: Dr. Ajao Lateef Kolapo
creator: Aliu Zainul Abideen
creator: Tijani Saheed Abiodun
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts and Social Sciences
date: 2025-09-24
publication date: 2025-09-24
starting page: 6
ending page: 11

INFLUENCE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION ON THE EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS OF UNDERGRADUATE SOCIAL STUDIES STUDENTS IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, ZARIA, NIGERIA
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description: This study investigated the influence of entrepreneurship education on the employability skills of undergraduate Social Studies students at the Federal University of Education, Zaria, Nigeria. The research aimed to determine the extent to which entrepreneurship education enhances creative thinking and financial literacy skills among these students. A correlational research design was adopted for the study. The population comprised 308 undergraduate Social Studies students. A sample size of 171 was determined using the Research Advisors (2006) formula. A structured questionnaire, titled "Entrepreneurship Education and Employability Skills Questionnaire (EEESQ)," was used for data collection and validated by experts. The reliability of the instrument was established using the Cronbach Alpha method, yielding a coefficient of 0.85. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) to answer the research questions, while Pearson Product-Moment Correlation was used to test the null hypotheses at a 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed a significant positive relationship between entrepreneurship education and the development of creative thinking skills. Similarly, a significant positive relationship was found between entrepreneurship education and the enhancement of financial literacy skills among the students. The study concludes that entrepreneurship education is a vital component in developing crucial employability skills necessary for the modern workforce. It was recommended, among other things, that university management should strengthen the practical components of entrepreneurship courses and create more platforms for students to apply learned skills in real-world scenarios.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Entrepreneurship education, Employability skills, Creative thinking, Financial literacy, Social studies and Higher education
  topic: keywords
creator: Tijjani Baba Musa
creator: Zainab Isah
creator: Dr. Razika Ismail Hassan
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts and Social Sciences
date: 2025-09-24
publication date: 2025-09-24
starting page: 1
ending page: 5

STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING AND COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE IN NIGERIAN SMES
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description: This study investigates the role of strategic management accounting (SMA) in enhancing competitive advantage among small and medium‑sized enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria. SMA integrates financial and non‑financial information to support strategic decision‑making in areas such as cost reduction and product differentiation, both of which are critical for sustaining competitiveness in dynamic markets. Drawing on stakeholder theory, the study examines how SMA practices influence SMEs’ ability to achieve operational efficiency and market differentiation. A survey was conducted among accounting, finance, and administrative personnel from five SMEs, with 38 valid responses analyzed. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and assessed for reliability, yielding a Cronbach’s Alpha coefficient of 0.796, indicating strong internal consistency. Findings reveal that SMA practices have a positive and statistically significant effect on SMEs’ cost reduction and product differentiation decisions, thereby contributing to improved performance and competitive positioning. The study recommends that SME managers adopt SMA tools such as activity‑based costing, target costing, and strategic performance measurement systems to strengthen their strategic capabilities. Policymakers should provide training and incentives to promote SMA adoption across SMEs. This research contributes to the limited empirical evidence on SMA and competitive advantage in emerging economies, offering insights for both practitioners and researchers.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Strategic management accounting, Competitive advantage, Cost reduction, Product differentiation and SMEs
  topic: keywords
creator: Tijani Saheed Abiodun
creator: Dr. Ajao Lateef Kolapo
creator: Aliu Zainul Abideen
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts and Social Sciences
date: 2025-07-26
publication date: 2025-07-26
starting page: 61
ending page: 66

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND TAXATION: A CASE STUDY OF NIGERIAN MULTINATIONALS
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description: This study examines the relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives and corporate taxation practices among Nigerian multinational corporations (MNCs). Using a quantitative research design, secondary data were obtained from the audited annual reports and sustainability disclosures of 20 Nigerian MNCs across various sectors for the period 2013–2023. CSR was measured through total CSR expenditure and the breadth of CSR project categories, while taxation was measured using effective tax rate (ETR), corporate income tax paid, and compliance with tax disclosure requirements. The study employed descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation analysis, and multiple regression techniques to investigate whether CSR practices complement or substitute corporate tax obligations. The findings reveal a significant positive association between CSR intensity and tax compliance, suggesting that MNCs with higher CSR investment tend to demonstrate stronger tax responsibility. However, the results also indicate that in some cases, CSR initiatives may be strategically used to influence public perception while engaging in aggressive tax minimization practices. The study recommends stronger regulatory frameworks for CSR reporting and tax disclosure, as well as enhanced monitoring by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to ensure that CSR and tax contributions jointly promote sustainable development in Nigeria. This research contributes to the emerging literature on the CSR–tax nexus in developing economies, offering insights for policymakers, regulators, and multinational managers.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Corporate social responsibility, Taxation, Nigerian multinationals, Tax rate and Sustainable development
  topic: keywords
creator: Tijani Saheed Abiodun
creator: Dr. Ajao Lateef Kolapo
creator: Aliu Zainul Abideen
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts and Social Sciences
date: 2025-07-26
publication date: 2025-07-26
starting page: 55
ending page: 60

PREDICTING ENGAGEMENT AMONG STUDENTS IN LOW-COST PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN LAGOS STATE: THE ROLES OF TEACHERS’ INTERPERSONAL SKILLS, DIGITAL SKILLS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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description: Students' engagement is pivotal in achieving institutional goals, particularly in low-cost private schools. Therefore, teachers' interpersonal skills, digital skills, and professional development opportunities are crucial in enhancing students' engagement and ensuring the effectiveness and sustainability of the schools. Consequently, this study investigated predicting engagement among students in low-cost private schools in Lagos state: the roles of teachers' interpersonal skills and professional development opportunities. The study answered one research question and tested one hypothesis at a .05 significance level. The descriptive survey design was used for the study; the population were 7,477 teachers and 14,647 SSS II students in 1,046 low-cost private secondary schools in Lagos State, who are members of the Association for Formidable Education Development. Stratified and random sampling techniques were used to select 800 teachers and 1500 students. Four adapted instruments were used for the study. The study's findings showed that the students had a high level of engagement. There were significant joint and relative contributions of the teachers' interpersonal skills, digital skills, and professional development opportunities to students' engagement. Based on the study's findings, it was recommended, among others, that LCPS proprietors and administrators should encourage teachers in low-cost schools to participate in professional development programmes.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Low-Cost private school, Students’ engagement, Teachers’ interpersonal skills, Digital skills, and Professional development opportunities
  topic: keywords
creator: Kareem, Azeezat Temitope
creator: Oladejo, Maruff Akinwale
creator: Onyene, Virgy Ebelechukwu
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts and Social Sciences
date: 2025-07-26
publication date: 2025-07-26
starting page: 47
ending page: 54

ASSESSMENT OF PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS' PERCEPTION OF THE USE OF MICROTEACHING BLOG-BASED PACKAGE IN TRAINING TEACHING SKILLS IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION IN LAGOS STATE
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description: The study investigated pre-service teachers' perception on a developed and validated a Blog-Based Microteaching Practicum Package (BMPP). Two research questions and one hypothesis guided the study. Descriptive survey research designs was used in the study. 500 Year II pre-service teachers were sampled from 2,780 pre-service teachers across three the Colleges of Education in Lagos State. One validated instrument titled “Users' Perception Questionnaire (UPQ)” was used to collect data from the respondents. The data obtained were analysed using mean, standard deviation, and Pearson’s Moment Correlation Co-efficient at 0.05 level of significance. The results reveled that pre-service teacher have good perception of the use of Blog-Based Microteaching Practicum Package (BMPP) in micro-teaching practicum class; and there is positive relationship between pre–service teachers’ perception of the BMPP and their performance in micro-teaching practicum in Colleges of Education in Lagos State. This study recommended that the National Commission for Colleges of Education needs to review the minimum standard of micro-teaching to include integration of technological applications such as BMPP in the training of pre-service teachers; and government should organise seminars, conferences and workshops for teacher trainers which will focus on training the trainee on the integration of technology such as BMPP into classroom teaching and learning.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Blog-Based Package, Microteaching Practicum, Microteaching skills, Perception, Pre-Service Teachers
  topic: keywords
creator: Idris Babajide Babalola
creator: Prof. Ayotunde Adebayo
creator: Prof. L. L. Adedeji
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts and Social Sciences
date: 2025-07-26
publication date: 2025-07-26
starting page: 40
ending page: 46

CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES OF FARMER-HERDER CONFLICT ON FOOD PRODUCTION IN SELECTED AGRICULTURAL ZONES OF KWARA STATE, NIGERIA
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description: Conflict over scarcity of resources is a recurring phenomenon in Nigeria which continues to resonate between farmer and herder with negative consequences for food production. This study investigates the causes and consequences of farmer–herder conflict on food production in Kwara State, Nigeria using Agricultural Zone D as a study area. Mixed methods research design was employed and respondents include farmers, herders, traditional rulers, security officers, local government officials, agriculture and veterinary officers. The study found the destruction of crops, farmland and animals, use of under-age in grazing, poisoning of cows and access to arable land as the major causes of the conflict in the competition over arable lands for farming and grazing. The conflict has caused displacement of families and individuals, injuries and loss of lives in the Zone. Measures adopted to mitigate the conflict include interventions by security personnel and traditional institution with less recourse to litigation process. The challenges include inadequate compensation, deflated trust in the security personnel and lack of trust in the traditional institution mechanism. This study recommends promulgation of new and enforceable laws, government intervention backed with adequate resource allocation, capacity building among security personnel, traditional institution and establishment of alternative dispute resolution.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Conflict, Farmer-Herder, Food Production, Scarcity and Dispute Resolution
  topic: keywords
creator: ATOLAGBE, Mikail Babatunde
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts and Social Sciences
date: 2025-07-26
publication date: 2025-07-26
starting page: 33
ending page: 39

REINVENTING COUNSELLING SERVICES IN NIGERIA EDUCATION FOR GLOBAL COMPETIVENESS
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description: It has been perceived that school counselling service is an integral part of the school education program that is aimed at supporting the process and educational goals of the students in planning their future. It is designed to facilitate self-understanding and development through dyadic or small-group relationships. This paper advocates that as a determine nation like Nigeria that is no enthusiastic about her educational remodeling far global competiveness, there is an enormous needs to install and update the various counselling service centers in our schools, hospital, among others for global competition. The major counselling service centers were reviewed as well as the need for counselling service in Nigeria's education for global competitiveness. This paper therefore concluded that all stakeholders of education should explore ways and means of mitigating the prerequisite of reinventing our Nigeria's education for global competitiveness discussed here in this paper.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Counselling, Services, Need and Global competition
  topic: keywords
creator: OMI-UJUANBI, Gloria Omolegho (Ph.D)
creator: OBIYAN, Daniel Oseghale
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts and Social Sciences
date: 2025-07-26
publication date: 2025-07-26
starting page: 25
ending page: 32

ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CURRICULUM INNOVATION FOR SUSTAINABLE SECONDARY EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT IN LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA
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description: Effective implementation of curriculum innovation is critical for achieving sustainable development in secondary education. Consequently, this study assessed the implementation of curriculum innovation for sustainable secondary education development in Lagos State, Nigeria. Four research questions were raised in the study; while one hypothesis was tested. Descriptive survey research design was employed in the study. Multi-stage sampling process, simple random sampling, and purposive sampling techniques were utilised for the study. The sample size for the study was three hundred and twenty (320) respodents. Self-designed questionnaire titled “Curriculum Innovation and Sustainable Secondary Education Development Questionnaire”was used for data collection. Research questions were analysed using percentages, mean and standard deviation; while the hypothesis was tested using Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient at 0.05 level of significance. The study revealed among others that resources are provided for effective implementation of curriculum innovation for sustainable secondary education development in Lagos State to a moderate extent; and curriculum innovation is significance to sustainable educational development in Senior Secondary Schools. The study concluded that significant relationship existed between curriculum innovation and sustainable educational development in Senior Secondary Schools in Lagos State. The study recommended among others that principals should encourage teachers to implement the content of the curriculum innovation using appropriate innovative strategies and materials for sustainable secondary education development; and government should provide adequate necessary materials and support; including regular teachers’ training programmes for effective implementation of curriculum innovation for sustainable secondary education development.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Assessment, Curriculum innovation, Implemantation, Sustainable development and Secondary Education
  topic: keywords
creator: BY Yusuff Olatunji ADIO, Ph.D
creator: Uchenna Grace UMEODINKA, Ph.D
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Al-Hikmah Journal of Arts and Social Sciences
date: 2025-07-26
publication date: 2025-07-26
starting page: 17
ending page: 24