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Perception of Job-Seeking Youths on Entrepreneurial Information Received in Ogun State
(INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION IN SOCIAL SCIENCE (IJRISS), 2025-09-10) Obun-Andy, Maria Kisugu PhD; Adeyemo, Julius; Jiboku, Olubisi Olusola
Entrepreneurship is one of the keys to unemployment problem all over the world. However, the realization of the full potential of entrepreneurial opportunities has been dampened by the adoption of inappropriate information policies at different times. Previous studies focused on the challenges of entrepreneurship in Nigeria without paying adequate attention to the importance of entrepreneurial information. This study therefore examined the perception of job-seeking youths on entrepreneurial information in ogun state. The objectives were to; Find out the types of entrepreneurial information job-seeking youths receive in Ogun State and investigate the perception of Job-Seeking youths in Ogun State on entrepreneurial information received. The study was guided by source credibility theory while it adopted the descriptive research design and utilized quantitative data generated through survey method. A self-designed questionnaire was used as research instruments. Four hundred job-seeking youths were selected for the survey through purposive sampling technique. Quantitative data was analyzed using frequency and percentages. It was revealed that entrepreneurial information was adequately received (77.1%) by job-seeking youths in Ogun State. More than half of the job seekers (54.5%) perceived entrepreneurial messages as often difficult to understand. This study concludes that entrepreneurial information is not comprehensively and strategically disseminated among job-seeking youths in Ogun State and recommends that the Government of Ogun State, especially the Ministry of Information should partner with related employment generation Ministries, Departments and Agencies as well as with media organizations to create and disseminate more entrepreneurial programmes in local languages.
Adoption and Sustainability of Donor-funded Higher Education Buildings in Nigeria: A review of Impact of its Influence Factors
(Journal of Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, 2026-10-23) Adejumo, Adepoju Moses; Adejumo, Temilola Mopelola
Abstract There has been a general increase in the decadence and lack of facilities and infrastructure required to meet the needs of students and lecturers in the higher education system, prompting stakeholders and individuals to fund and donate building infrastructure to counter the government's low funding of the system. This review investigates the impact of factors influencing the adoption of donor-funded buildings in the Nigerian higher education system, with the goal of evaluating education funding over the last 25 years and proposing a better mechanism for scaling up infrastructure provision in the Nigerian higher education system. The paper used a comprehensive search of scholarly sources to identify 65 publications that were reviewed by title, abstract, and full text to resolve similarities, out of which 44 publications met the criteria, and were screened using inclusion and exclusion criteria, and analyzed using thematic synthesis. It was found that five major influencing factors impacting donor-funded building adoption in the Nigerian higher education system are government policy and regulatory environment. This study also discovered that the adoption and sustainability of donor-funded building projects are dependent on these influencing factors. The study indicated that the Nigerian government underfunds educational infrastructure in higher education, and that the adoption of donor-funded projects is low due to its reliance on significant influencing factors. As a result, higher education institutions and associated authorities should strengthen planning and accountability, processes, managerial and technical capability, and provide clear maintenance frameworks to facilitate adoption.
A Survey Of Nigerian Perceptions Of Corporate Communication Through Meeting Conduct: The Issues At Stake.
(Journal of Namibian Studies, 2026-05-23) Jiboku Oladele
This study is grounded in the Functional Theory of Group Decision-Making, which posits that meetings achieve effective outcomes when essential communicative functions are successfully fulfilled. Organisations that fail to conduct purposeful and well-structured meetings are prone to recurring conflicts, inefficiency, and delays in achieving their objectives. Meetings may become unproductive when objectives are unclear, discussions lack focus, or the chairman is unable to guide interaction effectively. Guided by this theory, the article provides practical guidelines for improving meeting effectiveness. It examines the core functions of meetings, differentiates types and sizes of meetings, emphasises the importance of clearly defining objectives, and explores the chairman’s role in managing participation, maintaining focus, and directing discussion efficiently. The study highlights how structured communication, careful preparation, and active leadership contribute to productive meetings that successfully achieve organisational goals, enhance decision-making processes, reduce misunderstandings, improve collaboration, and minimise the risk of conflict or operational setbacks.
LANGUAGE ENDANGERMENT, PRESERVATION AND REVITALIZATION STRATEGIES
(Journal of Namibian Studies, 2026-05-23) Jiboku Oladele
Abstract Language endangerment poses a significant threat to global cultural heritage, especially in multilingual societies affected by long-term migration. This study explores how migration contributes to linguistic underestimation and the consequent loss of confidence in mother tongues. Anchored on Fishman’s theory of reversing language shift, it adopts a qualitative descriptive design based on secondary data from global and African contexts. Findings reveal that migration, poor policy implementation, and limited cultural awareness accelerate language loss and weaken intergenerational transmission. The study recommends community-driven revitalisation, integration of indigenous languages in education, digital documentation, and inclusive cultural policies. It further emphasises the need to restore identity, dignity, and confidence among native speakers. By merging heoretical perspectives with practical strategies, the paper contributes to the broader and detailed discourse on language preservation and revitalisation as essential tools for sustaining linguistic and cultural diversity in this evolving globalised world.
Effects of Digital Learning Platforms on the Teaching of Use of English among Distance Learning Students at the Federal Polytechnic Ilaro
(National Association of Teachers and Researchers in English as second Language, 2026-09-22) Jiboku Oladele
Abstract The adoption of digital learning platforms into higher education pedagogy has brought innovation in instructional delivery, particularly within Open Distance and Flexible E-Learning (ODFeL) programmes. Learning Management Systems (LMS) and other digital platforms serve as essential tools for teaching, communication, assessment, and learner engagement. Despite the increasing adoption in Nigerian tertiary institutions, it seems that limited evidence on how these platforms influence students' attitudes towards learning Use of English is yet to be explored. This study examines the effects of digital learning platforms on the teaching of Use of English among distance learning students (both Higher and National Diploma) at the Federal Polytechnic Ilaro. The study identifies the digital learning platforms used in teaching Use of English, examines students' retrospective perceptions of their attitudes before exposure to digital learning platforms, assesses their attitudes after exposure, and identifies the challenges associated with the use of digital learning platforms. The study adopted a descriptive survey design using a retrospective pre-test approach. Data are collected through a structured questionnaire and analysed using frequencies and percentages. The population for the study comprises 60 students, ND1 (15), NDII (15), HND1 (15), and HNDII (15) respectively. The students are randomly selected from the School of Communication and Information Technology, School of Management Studies, and School of Pure and Applied Sciences. The data for the study are analysed from the purview of Technology Acceptance Model and the Community of Inquiry Framework. The findings are expected to provide evidence-based recommendations for improving the delivery of language courses within Open Distance and Flexible E-Learning (ODFeL) programmes.