African and General Studies Research Papers/Topics

Preparation of Liquid Soap from Groundnut Seed

Background of the Study The increasing awareness of the need for sustainable alternatives in daily household products has led to a growing interest in using locally available raw materials for soap production. One such material is the groundnut seed, which is rich in oil and widely cultivated in many developing countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where it contributes significantly to local economies (Olanrewaju, 2022). Groundnut oil has traditionally been used in food processing ...

AYATUTU ONTOLOGY- The George Akume Leadership Recruitment Model

The Nigerian state has fallen from a formerly epistemic purity of the past and that, there is the conflict of “truth” and “facts” as opposed to falsehood/fake news. Poor leadership recruitment process has aided corruption and instilled the culture of falsehood and fake news. It has created a huge gap between the anticipated gains of democracy and democracy dividends on ground. This paper argues that the masses in Nigeria are like boats on the volatile sea without a leadership guide an...

THE ROLE OF TRADITIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES IN THE WEST GONJA TRADITIONAL AREA

Over the years Institutions have contributed in diverse ways in the management of natural resources. Little is known about the roles of traditional institutions in the management of natural resources. Because of the little knowledge about the roles traditional authorities play, management and sustainability of natural resources becomes a problem in West Gonja traditional area. The research is to find out how the roles and issues of traditional institutions could be mainstreamed in the managem...