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1. Causes of low productivity by Public Service Workers. A case study of the National Electric Power Authority
2. THE ASSESSMENT OF IGBO TRADITIONAL RULERS. (A CASE STUDY OF AMANDUGBA AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY IN ISU L.G.A. IMO STATE)
3. COOPERATE GOVERNANCE AND FRAUD MANAGEMENT, THE ROLE OF EXTERNAL AUDITOR PUBLIC QUOTED COMPANY IN NIGERIA (THE CASE STUDY OF CARBURY NIGERIA LIMITED)
4. CONFLICT MANAGEMENT IN GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS (A CASE STUDY OF ENUGU STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (ESHDC)
5. The problems and effects of social welfare services administration in Katsina, Katsina state, Nigeria
6. The need for improved revenue generation in local government
7. Niger-Delta crisis and its impact on socio-economic development in Nigeria
8. Youth association and community development in Nigeria: the Isiala Ngwa south local government area’s experience, Abia state
9. Effective leadership and organizational performance: a case study of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Kogi State
10. An appraisal of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the war against corruption in Nigeria (2002 – 2008)
11. Political instability as a major hindrance to effective policy implementation and good governance (a case study of Nigeria 1983 -1999)
12. Local government financial autonomy and grass root development in Nigeria (a case study of Afikpo north local government area)
13. Leadership style and job satisfaction in Nigeria public service (a study of a selected unit in Akanu Ibiam federal polytechnic Unwana)
14. The contributions of co-operative societies to the economic development of Nigeria (a case study of selected co-operative societies in Afikpo north local government area of Ebonyi state)
15. The influence of employee behaviour on the internal audit function of an organization (a case study of P.Z. industries plc Aba)
16. Human resources as a catalyst for economic growth and development in Nigeria (a case study of Abuja municipal area council)
17. Fuel subsidy removal and the Nigerian economy (a case study of Abakiliki local government area, Ebonyi state)
18. Enhancing political stability in Nigeria through good governance ( a case study of Abia state)
19. Bureaucracy and efficiency (a case study of Enugu state civil service)
20. An evaluation of intermediary roles of Nigerian civil servants (a case study of Rivers state civil service)
21. The influence of effective personnel management practice in organization performance
22. Impact of collective bargaining techniques on industrial relations practice (a case study of two selected firms from NUPENG and NUBIFE)
23. Impact of industrial conflict on the performance of workers in the government parastatal (a case study of Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)
24. An appraisal of the relationship between employee motivation and worker productivity (a case study of ministry of works Abia state)
25. Accountability and corruption in local government in Nigeria (Case study of Bonny local government area of Rivers state)
26. The impact of poor revenue generation on the development of Local Government Areas
27. An assessment of the roles of youth in the socio-economic development of Kogi state – a case study of Lokoja local government
28. Causes and effects of labour turnover among academic staff of tertiary institutions – a case study of Kogi state polytechnic
29. Niger-Delta crisis and its impact on socio-economic development in Nigeria
30. The impact of rural security on sustainable agricultural development in Kogi state – a case study of some selected Local Government Areas in Kogi state
31. The role of manpower training in the effective delivery of judicial services in Kogi state – a case study of Kogi state judiciary, Lokoja
32. The role of financial institutions in the eradication of poverty in Nigeria – a case study of First Bank P.l.c., Lokoja branch
33. Manpower training and development as a tool for effective performance in public sector in Nigeria
34. Ethno religious conflict and national integration in Nigeria
35. Niger-Delta crisis and its impact on socio-economic development in Nigeria
36. The level of implementation of the pension act in federal polytechnic: (a study of Akanu Ibiam federal polytechnic, Unwana Afikpo Ebonyi state)
37. Youth association and community development in Nigeria: the Isiala Ngwa south local government area’s experience, Abia state
38. Effective leadership and organizational performance: a case study of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Kogi State
39. An appraisal of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the war against corruption in Nigeria (2002 – 2008)
40. Leadership style and job satisfaction in Nigeria public service (a study of a selected unit in Akanu Ibiam federal polytechnic Unwana)
41. Political instability a major hindrance to effective policy implementation and good governance, a case study of Nigeria 1983 -1999
42. Local government financial autonomy and grass root development in Nigeria (a case study of Afikpo north local government area)
43. The contributions of co-operative societies to the economic development of Nigeria (a case study of selected co-operative societies in Afikpo north local government area of Ebonyi state)
44. The contributions of co-operative societies to the economic development of Nigeria (a case study of selected co-operative societies in Afikpo north local government area of Ebonyi state)
45. The influence of employee behaviour on the internal audit function of an organization (a case study of P.Z. industries plc Aba)
46. Poverty alleviation and economic development in Imo state
47. Political violence and the electoral process in Nigeria, an overview of the 2015 presidential election
48. Overpopulation and its effects on the social and economic development of Nigeria
49. The role of electoral commission in enhancing the development of democracy in Nigeria
50. Retirement policy and problem of implementation in Nigerian public sector
51. The role of trade union on effective labour management in a government organization
52. The role of local government in community development in Imo state a case study of Ohaji Egbema local government area Imo state
53. Effect of corruption in Nigeria public sector
54. Effect of poor leadership on workers performance in ministries in Nigeria
55. The effect of communication on the productivity of civil service in Nigeria
56. The role of cooperative societies towards development of rural areas
57. Revenue generation and management in Nigeria local government system
58. Application of separation of powers in a presidential system of government
59. Accountability and corruption in public organization
60. The federal character principle and merit system in Nigeria public service
61. AIDS awareness program in Nigeria
62. The impact of welfare scheme on the motivation of worker in public service
63. Labour policies and workers performance in the Nigeria public service
64. Local government and challenges of rural development in Nigeria
65. The impact of 1976 local government reforms on rural development
66. Manpower training, a tool for national development
67. The role of local government in the transformation of rural areas
68. The impact of insurance companies on the economic development of Nigeria
69. The impact of education on the development of rural areas in Kogi state
70. The effect of corruption on the achievement of organizational objectives in Kogi state
71. Local government as an instrument of democratic sustainability
72. Political leadership and development in Nigeria
73. The role of Nigeria labour union in democratic consolidation in Nigeria
74. Local government and rural development in Nigeria
75. An evaluation of the effect of manpower training and development in service organization
76. An assessment of retirement of civil servants and its challenges
77. The effect of political thuggery on good governance in Nigeria
78. The impact of democracy on the grassroot development
79. Local government administration an effective tool for rural development, case of Isiala Mbano local government area
80. Traditional institution and community development in Nigeria, case study of Mbaitolu local government
81. The impact of political violence on the democratic governance in Nigeria
82. The impact of staff training and development in tertiary institutions
83. The effect of political thuggery on the realization of millennium development goals in Kogi state
84. This project is on causes and the remedies of student involvement in cult activities in Nigeria tertiary institutions
85. State electoral commission and development of democracy in Nigeria, case study of Imo state electoral commission
86. Effect of training on organisation performance, case study of Securities and Exchange Commission, Abuja
87. Annual performance evaluation as a tool for enhancing workers performance, case study of the Federal Polytechnic Bida
88. An assessment of the impact of budgeting and control system and on attainment of organizational goals – a study of Federal Polytechnic Bida
89. Effect of non-financial incentive on employee performance, case study of federal polytechnic Bida
90. A critical examination of poverty alleviation programmes in Nigeria – a case study of Bida local government area of Niger state
91. An assessment of the problems of wages and salary administration in a privatized firm, case study of Abuja electricity distribution company Bida branch, Niger state
92. The effect of training and development on employee performance
93. Total quality management and service delivery in the local government system Total quality management and service delivery in the local government system
94. The impact of effective unionism on the determination of workers welfare in Kogi state
95. The effect of personnel training and development on crime prevention and control in Kogi state
96. The role of democracy in enhancing rural transformation in Kogi state
97. The effect of political crisis in Nigeria
98. The role of local government in the development of democracy in Kogi state
99. Effective leadership styles and its implication on organizational productivity
100. Analysis of the strategies for employment generation in Kogi state
101. An assessment of causes and consequences of urban poverty in Nigeria – a study of Suleja local government area
102. An assessment of rural development as a strategy to national development – a study of Suleja local government of Niger state
103. The causes and effect of poor communication in the public enterprises – a study of power holding company, Bida
104. The benefit of entrepreneurship education as a field of study in Nigerian tertiary institutions – a study of federal polytechnic Bida
105. The assessment of the causes and implications of unemployment and high rate of crime among the youths in Nigeria – a case study of Bida local government
106. Sustaining local government through internal revenue generation – a study of Bosso local government
107. Recruitment in public sector and its problems. A case study of Federal Polytechnic Bida
108. Public relation as a veritable tool for eradicating cultism in Nigerian tertiary institutions – a study of the federal polytechnic Bida, Niger state
109. Motivation of workers in a public organization – a case study of federal medical centre Bida
110. Manpower planning and its effect on goal attainment in an organization – a study of Lapai local government
111. Leadership problems and their effect on community development in Nigeria – a study of Bida local government, Niger state
112. Effect of unpaid entitlement on employee performance in an organization – a case study of federal polytechnic Bida
113. Impact of fraud detective and preventive measures in government organization – a case study of Konshisha local government council, Benue state
114. The assessment of the roles of local government towards rural development – a case study of Katcha local government area of Niger state
115. The role of women in nation building – a case study of Bida local government
116. The impact of poor revenue generation in the development of local government areas – a study of Kuje area council FCT, Abuja
117. The impact of leadership theory on staff performance in public sector – a case study of Lafia local government area
118. The impact of trade unions on workers welfare – a case study of federal polytechnic Bida
119. The impact of effective fund management on local government performance – study of Bida local government area council
120. The impact of motivation on employees’ performance in an organization – a case of federal medical center Bida, Niger state
121. The effect of job stress on employee performance – a study of federal inland revenue service, Utako
122. Issues and challenges of retirement of civil servants
123. The effect of drug abuse on teenagers’ education – a study of Bida local government
124. Democracy and electoral manipulation
125. Management of industrial conflict in the public sector
126. The causes of industrial conflict in private organizations
127. The impact of due process policy on sustainable development in Nigeria
128. Management challenges facing mass transit programme in Nigeria
129. Effective planning and control as a prerequisite for achieving organization objectives – a case study of Federal Polytechnic Bida
130. Effect of the role of social workers in community development
131. An assessment of the impact of corruption on effective management of retirement benefits in public organizations – a study of Niger state pension board, Minna
132. An assessment of preventive discipline as a tool for effective performance in organizations – a study of Federal Polytechnic Bida
133. The effect of gender discrimination in political leadership in Kogi state
134. Motivation as a tool for higher productivity in public service – a case study of the ministry of education, Lokoja
135. Rural poverty and its implication for development in the rural areas in Kogi state
136. Electoral reform and its implications on local government politics
137. Reward management practices and employees performance in selected public secondary schools in Ado-ekiti
138. An assessment of the challenges and impact of drug abuse in tertiary institutions of learning – a study of Federal Polytechnic Bida
139. The impact of effective internal control on the revenue generation of local government councils in Kogi state
140. Communication as a tool for effective performance in public organization – a case study of Federal Polytechnic Bida
141. The effect of motorcycle (OKADA) transport restriction on commuters in Minna metropolis, Niger state
142. The impact of performance appraisal on the determination of training needs in the local government service
143. An evaluation into the effect of human resources development on organizational productivity
144. The impact of women empowerment on poverty reduction in Kogi state
145. Redeeming the public image of the Nigeria police force
146. Causes and effect of labour unrest in the Nigeria local government system
147. The effect of financial discipline on good governance at the local government level in Kogi state
148. The effect of industrial disharmony on the Nigerian education system
149. Analysis of the strategies for employment generation in Nigeria
150. The role of effective communication in organizational performance
151. The impact of employee training and development in tertiary institutions – case study of Abdu Gusau Polytechnic
152. Assessment of the influence of conflict resolution on the performance of public organizations of some selected secondary schools in Karu local government area of Nassarawa state
153. Effects of delayed payment of lecturers salaries and wages on students performance
154. The role of administration in enhancing the pension policy in Nigeria
155. The role of entrepreneurship skills in reducing youth unemployment in a depressed economy
156. The constraints of personnel administration in Nigeria’s local government system
157. The problems of effective utilization of revenue available to local governments in Nigeria
158. The impact of human resources development on the productivity of employees in an administrative organization
159. Performance appraisal as a tool for enhancing productivity in public corporations in Nigeria
160. The role of bureaucracy in achieving organizational objectives in Nigeria
161. The relevance of traditional institution in security management at the local government level
162. The impact of strike action in the achievement of trade union agitations
163. Effects of delayed payment of lecturers salaries and wages on students performance
164. The role of administration in enhancing the pension policy in Nigeria
165. The role of entrepreneurship skills in reducing youth unemployment in a depressed economy
166. The constraints of personnel administration in Nigeria’s local government system
167. The problems of effective utilization of revenue available to local governments in Nigeria
168. The impact of human resources development on the productivity of employees in an administrative organization
169. Performance appraisal as a tool for enhancing productivity in public corporations in Nigeria
170. The role of bureaucracy in achieving organizational objectives in Nigeria
171. The relevance of traditional institution in security management at the local government level
172. Effective tax administration and local government development in Nigeria – a case study of Ankpa local government area
173. Local government autonomy and the challenges of national development – a case study of Kogi state local government area
174. The role of women in community development – a case study of Nsukka local government council of Enugu state
175. The role of local government in socio-economic and political development of the community
176. The role of government in the development of party politics – a case study of second republic
177. The issues of corruption in local government administration in Nigeria
178. The impact of reforms on the performance of Nigeria civil service
179. The impact of credible electoral process on accountability at the local government level
180. Role of administration in the rapid socio-economic transformation of Nigeria
181. Effect of human relation practices on employee performance in Opobo Nkoro Council
182. The place of local government administrators in the realization of millennium development goals (MDGs) in Nigeria – a case study of Ofu local government area
183. Effect of corruption on the conduct of elections at the local government level in Kogi state
184. The impact of revenue allocation on local government performance
185. The impact of staff recruitment and training on service delivery
186. Planning as a strategy for the attainment of organizational goals
187. The impact of motivation on the productivity of workers
188. The role of town unions in the development of rural societies
189. The role of administrative officers in enhancing the quality of services rendered by government establishments
190. Challenges to effective execution policy in Nigeria
191. The effect of nepotism in recruitment in Nigeria
192. The roles of traditional rulers in national development – a case study of Maigari of Lokoja
193. Anti-corruption measures as an antidote for accountability in Nigeria public service – case study of Federal Inland Revenue Service, Lokoja, Kogi State
194. The impact of motivation on job performance in tertiary institutions – a case study of college of agriculture, Abu, Kabba
195. Management of local government finance – case study of Kabba-bunu local government area, Kogi state
196. The impact of corruption on good governance and development in Nigeria
197. Workers motivation and job performance in the banking sector – a critical evaluation
198. The impact of management information system in the banking industry – a case study of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Idah, Kogi state
199. The effect of communication on the attitudes of mothers towards childhood killer diseases and national programme on immunization – a case study of some selected institutions in Kogi state
200. The role of local government service commission in manpower development – a case study of Kogi state local government service commission
201. The impact of financial management in controlling fraud in the local government system – a case study of Olamaboro local government area, Kogi state
202. Planning and decision making techniques – an effective tool for local governments – a case study of Kabba-bunu local government council of Kogi state
203. The impact of leadership style on organizational effectiveness – a case study of Grimard hospital, Anyigba, Kogi state
204. Rural infrastructural development as a solution to rural-urban migration – a case study of Lokoja local government area of Kogi state
205. The need for planning in an organization – a case study of national iron ore mining project, Itakpe-Okene
206. The role of small scale enterprises in the socio-economic development of rural areas – a case study of Mopa-Muro Local Government
207. The effect of bureaucratic practice on a profit oriented public organization – a case study of Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN)
208. The role of Nigeria Labour Congress in democracy consolidation in Nigeria – a case study of Nigeria Labour Congress, Kogi state chapter
209. The impact of leadership on organization efficiency – a case study of Okene local government
210. The impact of privatizing public enterprises and its implications on the Nigerian economy
211. Democracy consolidation and its manifestations in Kogi state
212. A comparative analysis of Ibrahim Babangida and Sani Abacha’s transition programme and its implications on the Nigeria fourth republic
213. Paradigmic multivariate of public procurement logistics and due diligence process in Nigeria
214. The problem of child labour and exploitation in Nigeria
215. Effect of treasury single account (TSA) on effective administration of tertiary educational institution in Nigeria
216. The role of police public relations units in the enhancement of community policing in Nigeria
217. The impact of insecurity on the realization change initiative in Nigeria
218. The role of financial institution in eradiation of poverty in Kogi state – a case study of Confluence Microfinance Bank, Lokoja
219. The impact of petroleum price fluctuation on sustained industrial harmony in the Nigeria public service
220. An appraisal of multinational companies and their social responsibilities in their host communities
221. The impact of manpower development on the performance of workers in government institutions in Nigeria
222. Collective bargaining – a tool for industrial harmony – case study of Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytecnic, Unwana
223. The effect of policy and decision making on employees performance
224. An evaluation of Sure-P as poverty alleviation programme in Niger state
225. The impact of human resource development on productivity in the Nigerian Civil Service – case study of Nasarawa State Civil Service Commission
226. Women and economic development in Ebonyi state
227. The effect of kidnapping on substainable manpower utilization in Nigeria
228. The danger of hate speech on survival of an independent in Nigeria
229. The impact of staff training and appraisal in public institutions
230. A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION IN NIGERIA (CASE STUDY OF MBANABO NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT
231. THE IMPACT OF MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT ON EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT OF PARASTATALS (A CASE STUDY OF NIGERIA RAILWAY, EASTERN DIVISION ENUGU)
232. TRADITIONAL INSTITUTIONS AS INSTRUMENTS FOR RURAL DEVELOPEMENT
233. FEDERAL CHARACTER AND NATIONAL INTEGRATION (A CASE STUDY OF THE SECOND REPUBLIC)
234. THE EFFECT OF COMMITTEE AND GROUP MEETING IN ENHANCING DECISION-MAKING IN PUBLIC SECTOR (A CASE STUDY OF ENUGU STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY)
235. PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION IN NIGERIA
236. AN ASSESSEMENT OF THE FACTORS HINDERING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MANAGEMENT POLICIES IN THE NIGERIAN PUBLIC SECTOR
237. THE PROBLEMS OF EFFECTIVE UTILIZATION OF REVENUE AVAILABLE TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN NIGERIA
238. THE PROBLEMS OF TAX COLLECTION AND REVENUE GENERATION IN ENUGU STATE (A CASE STUDY OF ENUGU SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT)
239. THE EFFECT OF POOR HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ON THE NIGERIAN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
240. PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC ENTERPRISES IN NIGERIA IN CROSS-RIVER STATE WATER BOARD LIMITED
241. THE IMPACT OF POOR REVENUE GENERATION ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS
242. THE ROLE OF PENSION FUND ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE NEW PENSION SCHEME OF 2004 AND ITS CONTRIBUTION TO THE NIGERIA ECONOMY
243. INTER-GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS IN LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN NIGERIA A CASE STUDY OF NKANU EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENUGU)
244. CONFLICT MANAGEMENT IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR (A CASE STUDY OF ENUGU NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT, ENUGU)
245. THE EFFECT OF INADEQUATE HUMAN RESOURCES ON THE PERFORMANCE OF GOVERNMENT ESTABLISHMENTS
246. THE IMPACT OF CARETAKER COMMITTEE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF GBOKO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
247. REVENUE GENERATION IN CROSS RIVER STATE LOCAL GOVERNMENT
248. THE ROLE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
249. RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND REGISTRY PROCEDURES WITH A PARTICULAR REFERENCE TO OBUDU LOCAL GOVERNMENT
250. Effect of public relation on local government management a case study of Khana local government
251. THE IMPACT OF INDUSTRIALIZATION ON RURAL DEVELOPMENT
252. RESOURCES GENERATION AND MANAGEMENT IN PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS IN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF THE MINISTRY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND CHIEFTAINCY AFFAIRS, KOGI STATE
253. THE LIMITATIONS OF PUBLIC RELATIONS PRACTICE IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
254. HUMAN RESOURCES AS A CATALYST FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF ABUJA MUNICIPAL AREA COUNCIL)
255. THE DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION IN BENUE STATE
256. THE IMPACT OF MANAGING RURAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH INDUSTRALIZATION
257. THE ROLE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT
258. THE RURAL DEVELOPMENT AT THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT. A CASE STUDY OF GBOKO
259. THE EFFECT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ON ORGANIZATIONAL GROWTH
260. THE EFFECT OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ON ORGANIZATIONAL GROWTH
261. AUDIT CONTROL SYSTEMS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN CROSS RIVER STATE
262. MANPOWER TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT AS A TOOL FOR ENHANCING EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IN ORGANIZATION
263. PUBLIC RELATIONS AS A TOOL FOR ERADICATING CULTISM IN NIGERIAN TERTIARY INSTITUTION
264. THE ROLE OF THE RIVERS STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY IN CONFLICT MANAGEMENT, 1999-2011
265. THE EFFECT OF POVERTY ON RURAL PEOPLE OF GBOKO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
266. Effect of government ownership on enterprise Efficiency (Case study: Anambra broadcasting service)
267. EFFECT OF ETHNO-RELIGIOUS CONFLICT ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN KADUNA STATE (A STUDY OF ZANGON KATAF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KADUNA STATE)
268. POLITICS OF RECRUITMENT IN THE ENUGU STATE CIVIL SERVICE (1999-2016)
269. INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND GROWTH OF PUBLIC ENTERPRISES IN ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA, 2006-2016
270. IMPACT OF CONFLICT MANAGEMENT ON ORGANIZATIONAL EFFICIENCY, A CASE STUDY OF FIRST BANK PLC
271. The effects bureaucracy on productivity and efficiency in the service delivery of the Ministry of education, Oyo state, Nigeria
272. A study of leadership style and productivity in the Nigeria public sector
273. EXTENT OF COMPLIANCE WITH GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL REGULATIONS IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION IN IMO STATE
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