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Articles in Volume 2 No 2 - 15 articles

Igbo Traders in Mararaba Market in Nassarawa State, Nigeria since the 1960s

Although the literature on the history of the Igbo people has highlighted the role of Igbo traders, the analysis appears to have underemphasized the role of Igbo traders in specific markets. This article, therefore, examines the activities of Igbo traders in the Mararaba market, Nassarawa state...

Authors: Oreoluwa Jimoh & Benjamin Anaemene

Igbo Traders, Mararaba Market, Nassarawa, Civil War, Economy
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Georgina Beier (1938-2021): Tribute to a “Matron Saint” of Contemporary Art

Post-colonial Nigeria witnessed the emergence and development of contemporary Nigerian art. One of the key figures who catalyzed the evolution of modern art development across continents was British-born art pioneer Georgina Beier (1938-2021). Her talents developed in Osogbo, which she subsequ...

Authors: Siyan Oyeweso; Yemisi Olawale & Oluwafunminiyi Raheem

Osogbo Art School, Georgina Beier, Mbari Mbayo, Papua New Guinea, Ulli Beier
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The influence of social media use and mental health among youth during the lockdown in Southwest Nigeria

Mental health issues are becoming a global concern especially among youths. During the Covid 19 lockdown, social media use increased tremendously among the youths as it was a major source of information and companion to them. However, this study focused on how young people's use of social medi...

Authors: Vivian Ifeoma Onwuka & Omowale Adelabu

Social Media, Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health.
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