Multinational Corporations and Corporate Social Responsibility: An Investigation of Shell and their Relationship with their Host Communities in Nigeria
Abstract: Organizations exist to meet set objectives. In order to achieve those set objectives, bearing in mind that organizations do not exist in a vacuum but rather in a society, the relationship between the organization and its social milieu must be cordial and this can be achieved through good corporate social responsibilities. This paper analysed Shell�s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) so as to ascertain if it has in any manner, affected its relationship with its host communities...
CHALLENGES TO UNITED NATIONS EFFORTS TOWARDS ENSURING INTERNATIONAL PEACE AND SECURITY IN THE POST-COLD WAR ERA
Abstract: Subsequent to the dissolution of the Soviet Union on 26 December 1991, the cold war era were terminated. This ushered the world into the post-cold war era. The post-cold cold war era saw the period of rapid advancement in science and technology. New security challenges began to emerge. Despite the United Nations changing strategy to meet up with the new peace and secur...
Militarization of Nigerian Politics and Violations of United Nations Universal Human Rights 1999 - 2019
Abstract: Human rights violation has been endemic in Nigeria despite its ratification of the United Nations’ Universal Human Rights (1948) - rights equally enshrined in 1999 Nigerian constitution. This study examined the militarization of Nigerian politics and its adverse effect on the United Nations Universal Human Rights in Nigeria. The paper is descriptive and qualitative in typology. Metho...
The Group of Seven (G7) and International Development
Abstract: The advancement in global economic and socio-political trend in the contemporary era of globalization increased the need for coalition of like-minded states in the international system. Bilateral and multilateral relations, therefore, become an unavoidable measure to ensure international development. Group of Seven (G7) as a bloc of highly industrialized countries of the world stands to coordinate international economic and socio-political arrangement. Despite criticisms labeled aga...
The Impasse of Democracy and Human Rights Abuse in Nigeria (1999-2019)
AbstractDespite adoption of democracy in Nigeria in 1999 and its constitutional provisions for human rights, there is still a colossal human rights violation in the country. Human rights in Nigerian democracy have been subjected to unabated violations by Nigerian government, security forces Boko Haram and Fulani Herdsmen. The study explored the impasse of democracy and human rights abuse in Nigeria and provided workable suggestions on how to confront the menace. The study provided feasible in...
Nigeria And South Africa: A Study Of Unequal Investment Relations
Abstract: With advancement in Nigeria-South Africa relations, unequal investment became more apparent. South African businesses abound in Nigeria with Shoprite, MTN, Stambic IBTC Bank, Multichoice (DSTV), etcetera featuring prominently. Nigerian companies in South Africa are not dominant in any sector or have any noticeable spread in the economy. This study investigated the nature of Nigeria-South Africa unequal investment relations and factors that hinder Nigeria’s efforts to balance them....
UN peace and security challenge
Abstract Subsequent to the dissolution of the Soviet Union on 26 December 1991, the cold war era were terminated. This ushered the world into the post-cold war era. The post-cold cold war era saw the period of rapid advancement in science and technology. New security challenges began to emerge. Despite the United Nations changing strategy to meet up with the new peace and security challenges, achieving international peace and security is still not child’s play since after the cold war. This...