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The Influence of Social Media on Criminal Behaviour Among Convicted Inmates (A Study of Nigerian Correctional Institution Kiriki, Apapa Lagos State)
(International Journal of Management, Social Sciences, Peace and Conflict Studies, 2026) Akinlotan Raymond Adeniyi; Oladipo Eunice Molayo; Akazue Gloria Debrah; Omodaji Rukewe Blessing
This study explores the influence of social media on criminal behavior, highlighting both its facilitative and preventive roles. With the rise in global social media usage, platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok have increasingly become arena where various forms of criminal activities such as cyberbullying, cyber fraud, phishing, and extortion are perpetrated. The study examines how the anonymity, widespread reach, and rapid dissemination of information inherent in these platforms contribute to the proliferation of such crimes. Drawing on theories such as Social Learning Theory and Routine Activity Theory, the research provides a theoretical lens for understanding how social media interactions may normalize or encourage criminal acts. Utilizing a quantitative research design, data was collected via structured questionnaires administered to 100 male inmates incarcerated for cybercrimes at the Kirikiri Maximum and Medium Custodial Centers in Lagos, Nigeria. The findings aim to enhance the understanding of the complex relationship between social media and criminal behavior, offering insights for law enforcement, policy-makers, and social media users to develop effective preventive strategies and promote safer online environments.
Time Management
(Ethiopian Civil Service Collage, 1995) Yalokwu Patrick O.
This paper examines the concept of time and the importance of time management in achieving career success. Time is defined as a measurable component of eternity expressed in seconds, minutes, hours, days, months, and years, while career success refers to the achievement of personal and professional goals throughout one's working life. Effective time management involves organizing and controlling available time to accomplish tasks efficiently and avoid unnecessary pressure and delays. The paper highlights the significance of time management in improving productivity and workplace performance. It further identifies key strategies for career success, including self-awareness, vision-based career choice, problem-solving ability, result orientation, teamwork, adaptability to change, stress management, negotiation skills, self-confidence, family support, a sense of urgency, and daily planning. The study concludes that effective time management and the application of these strategies are essential for achieving long-term career growth and success.
School Finance
(Collage of Education, Ekiadolor, 1991) Yalokwu Patrick O
This chapter examines the concept of school finance, its historical development, sources, budgeting processes, and financial control mechanisms in Nigeria. It highlights the importance of adequate funding for the effective operation of schools, including the payment of staff, provision of facilities, and maintenance of educational services. The chapter traces the evolution of school financing from missionary funding and colonial grants-in-aid to increased government involvement after independence. It identifies government sources such as budgetary allocations and special taxes, as well as non-government sources including community contributions, endowments, and school-based enterprises. The discussion also covers budgeting, budgetary control, and auditing as essential tools for efficient financial management and accountability in schools. The chapter concludes that while government remains the major financier of education, additional funding sources and effective financial management practices are necessary to ensure the sustainability and quality of primary education in Nigeria.
Staff Management
(Collage of Education, Ekiadolor, 1991) Yalokwu Patrick O
This chapter examines staff management as a critical function of school administration. It emphasizes that human resources are the most important asset in achieving educational goals and discusses the major personnel functions required for effective school operations. The chapter explores the processes of staff recruitment and selection, highlighting the need to attract, identify, and employ qualified personnel through systematic procedures. It also discusses staff training and development as continuous activities aimed at improving professional competence, productivity, and career growth. Furthermore, the chapter analyzes staff supervision as a means of enhancing instructional quality, professional development, and organizational effectiveness. Finally, it examines staff performance evaluation, its purposes, methods, challenges, and strategies for improvement. The chapter concludes that effective management of recruitment, training, supervision, and evaluation is essential for maintaining high standards of teaching and learning and for achieving the objectives of primary education.
Spirituality and Performance in Corporate Organizations: Issues, Challenges and Strategies
(Crawford Journal of Business and Social Sciences, 2019) Yalokwu Patrick O
An important concept which is increasingly gaining ascendency in the field of corporate organization management, especially in the 21 st century, is spirituality. Spirituality has to do with qualities of the human spirit – the search for meaning, connectedness and a sense of community as well as the exercise of love, compassion, patience and forgiveness towards others and a pursuit of life of harmony with higher powers and the universal environment. A review of literature on spirituality in organizations (Fry, 2006; Karakas, 2010; Tecchio, Cunha and Santos, 2016; and Luis, 2010) indicates that a major change is taking place in the
personal and professional lives of employees as many of them deeply aspire to integrate theirspirituality with their work. Recent researches conducted in the developed countries (Pandy, Gupta, and Kumar, 2016; Garg, 2017 and Word, 2012) suggest that spirituality does not only produce beneficial
personal outcomes such as increased positive human health, and psychological well-being but also delivers improved employee commitment and productivity
Although the quantum of researches on spirituality in the developing countries of Africa (e.g. Nigeria, Ghana and Uganda), where religious activities are rampant is relatively low, there appears to be a recognition of the importance of spirituality not only for individual efficacy but also for organizational survival and sustainability. The main purpose of this paper is to examine spirituality as an animating force for positive performance in corporate organizations. The paper discusses the issues involved in spirituality, identifies the challenges and suggests strategies for integrating spirituality as a vehicle for improving individual, team and corporate organizational performance in developed and developing countries.