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An integro-collocation method for determining initial values for ordinary differential equations

The collocation method used to formulate an integrated Lanczos Tau method for solving ordinary differential equations with starting values is the subject of this research. In order to uniquely determine the coefficients of the approximant of the solution, an algebraic system of linear equations...

Authors: Adenipekun A. E.; Adeniyi, R. B; Onanaye, A. S & Adeleke, O.J.

Lanczos Tau Method; Collocation method; Initial value problems; Chebyshev polynomial and ordinary differential equation.
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Exegetical analysis of Malachi 2:16 as a new normal in solving the problem of divorce among Christians in Nigeria

The rate of divorce in Nigeria, especially among Christians is on the increase, and this has negatively affects the church and the society. Although, much has been done to address the problem, but apparently success has been minimal. Thus the researcher sees it as a result of inadequate interp...

Authors: Awolola Ebenezer ‘Segun & Abodunrin Femi Adeniyi

Exegetical, Analysis,Divorce, New Normal, and Christians
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Self-defense in Nehemiah 4:12-23 as „A new normal‟ in the face of insecurity escalation in Nigeria

Without any controversy, the challenge of insecurity is a great concern for religious, ethnic, and business persons in Nigerian today. It has come, and we have to curtail it better than how it is presently. Hence, this paper aimed to analytically offer ‘self-defense approach in Nehemiah 4’ as t...

Authors: Fehintola Julius Biola & Abodunrin Femi Adeniyi

Self-Defense, New Normal, Insecurity, Escalation
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Social research in the new normal: Trends, challenges and prospects for Gender, humanitarian and development practice

This Paper explores emerging trends, challenges and prospects for gender, development and humanitarian efforts in the context of social research. Using secondary data, this Paper adopted the definition of the ‘New Normal’ as a concept or a state in which an economy or society settles following...

Authors: Nkiruka Stella Okonkwo

Gender, New Normal, COVID-19, Complex Emergencies, Development, Humanitarianism
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Communicating stability in Nigeria’s post Covid-19 scenario: An exploration of Harold Lasswell’s communication model

This year 2022 marks the 84th anniversary of the first known reference to Harold D. Lasswell‟s Model of Communication in 1940. In recognition of his milestone, this paper revisits and applies Lasswell‟s famous construct, “who, said what, in which channel, to whom and with what effect” to the st...

Authors: Olanrewaju, O. P. Ajakaiye; I. B. Oloyede; Omowale Adelabu; Felix Olajide Talabi; Dr. Bernice O. Sanusi; Olajide Isaac Fadeyi; Rachael O. Ojeka-john & Kehinde Afees Ayantunji

Communication, Harold Lasswell‟s Model, Behavioural Change, Covid-19, SDG 16: (Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions)
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Human security: A necessity for national development in Nigeria’s post Covid-19 Era

Human security is an emerging paradigm for understanding global vulnerabilities whose proponents challenge the traditional notion of national security by arguing that the proper referent for security should be the individual rather than the state. Human security holds that a people-centered vi...

Authors: Olusegun Ogundeji

Human Security, Development, Covid-19, Leadership, Sustainable Development Goals, Nigeria.
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The effect of personality traits of people on the societal decadence of the new normal challenges and prospects

The issue of the effects of personality traits and its research into the new normal is essential to the establishment of healthy society. Decadence in the society is on the increase and it seems that the present society have accepted some of the societal evils as normal and cannot improve on it...

Authors: Omisanjo Isaac & A.O. Dairo

personality traits, healthy society, societal decadence, emotional, disillusion, orientation.
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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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RELIGION AND THE CHALLENGE OF PEACEFUL CO-EXISTENCE IN LIGHT OF TODAY’S REALITY IN SOUTH WEST NIGERIA

The escalation of religious related unrest around the world and Nigeria in particular has made the longing for peaceful coexistence intensified in recent times. Meanwhile, religion is a cardinal part of the society because almost every person is attached to a religion or the other; it also form...

Authors: Adebayo Oluwasegun Bolarinwa and Julius Olajide Ademola

Peaceful coexistence, Nigeria, Religion, South West, New Normal
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CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS OF PROSPERITY GOSPEL IN AFRICAN CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY IN LIGHT OF THE ‘NEW NORMAL’

Prosperity gospel is the gospel of wealth, health, success, victory over the enemies, protection and longevity of life made possible by faith in God and through the power of positive confessions. It is an aspect of Pentecostalism. It is conceived by an African in Diaspora and propagated on the...

Authors: Ajibola Michael Oluwafemi & Ademola Julius Olajide

Prosperity gospel, African culture, Christian Theology, Pentecostalism, „New Normal‟
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