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Personal and Socio-demographic Factors of Recreational Sports Participation among Health Care Professionals in Federal Medical Centres in South-Western Nigeria
(Lead City University, Ibadan, 2025-12) Olaitan Olaoluwa, SASEYI
Recreational sports participation (RSP) has been proven to have preventive capability and possible curative effect on different medical conditions. Despite this, there is a paucity of studies on it, specifically among health care professionals (HCPs). This study therefore, examined prediction of personal and socio-demographic factors on RSP among HCPs in Federal Medical Centres (FMCs), South-western Nigeria. Beckarian Approach and
Green’s Model of Sport Development were used as theories in this study. Descriptive survey research design was adopted. The population of this study comprise all 1513 health care professionals in federal medical centrals in south-western, Nigeria. Simple random and purposive sampling technique were used to select 723 respondents; while questionnaire was used for data collection. Descriptive and inferential Statistics of multiple regression were used for data analysis. The results revealed that, the level of RSP was low (weighted mean=1.70) among HCPs in FMCs, South-western Nigeria. There were significant joint predictions of personal (F(3,719)=379.292, p<0.05), social (F(3,719)=310.529, p<0.05) and demographic factors (F(2,720)=197.737, p<0.05) on RSP respectively. Personal factors of lifestyle (β=-0.854, p<0.05) and skill level (β=0.169, p<0.05); social factors of occupational demand (β=-0.247, p<0.05), residential location (β=-0.713, p<0.05) and availability of facilities / equipment (β=0.530, p<0.05); and demographic factors of gender role (β=-0.228, p<0.05) and religious affiliation (β= 0.560, p<0.05) had relative predictions
on RSP respectively, while health benefit (β=-0.012, p>0.05) did not. Conclusively, the level of recreational sports participation was low among health care prefessionals in Federal Medical Centres, South-western Nigeria. There were significant joint predictions of personal, social and demographic factors on recreational sports participation respectively. There were significant relative predictions of lifestyle, skill level, occupational demand, residential location, availability of facilities/equipment, gender role and religious affiliation on recreational sports participation, while health benefit did not. The study concluded that there was a significant joint and relative predictions of personal, social and demographic factors on recreational sports participation. The study recommended that the management of Federal Medical Centres in South-western Nigeria should therefore, intensify efforts to organize an effective health education programme on recreational sports participation specifically, for health care professionals.
Keywords: Recreational, Sports participation, Personal and Socio-demographic factors.
Word Count: 341
Comparative Analysis of Cryptocurrency and Terrorism Financing in Nigeria and Kenya, 2020-2025
(Lead City University, Ibadan, 2025-12) Abdulmalik Olalekan OLADIPUPO
Rapid proliferation of cryptocurrency has posed significant challenges to global security, particularly in developing countries with high rates of cryptocurrency-related terrorism financing, such as Nigeria and Kenya, where terrorist organisations exploit its decentralised and pseudonymous features to fund their activities, thereby complicating traditional counterterrorism financing frameworks. This study examines comparative analysis of cryptocurrency and terrorism financing in Nigeria and Kenya focusing on Policy Challenges and International Implications. The study objectives specifically investigate terrorist strategies, evaluate regulatory framework effectiveness, assess financing network transformations, analyse global
financial system interconnections, and propose tailored policy solutions with international relevance while making use of Social Network Theory and Realism theory as its Theoretical framework. A mixed-methods research design was employed, integrating quantitative and qualitative approaches; the study sampled 103 participants, with 67 from Nigeria and 36 from Kenya, using purposive sampling techniques to ensure the selection of professionals with expertise in cryptocurrency regulation, counter-terrorism financing and cybersecurity, whilst data collection involved structured questionnaires, in-depth interviews with 11 key informants, and case studies, with quantitative data analysed using descriptive statistics, including mean, and percentage distributions with SPSS 27 software, and qualitative data examined through thematic analysis using NVIVO software. Findings reveal that terrorists exploit cryptocurrency’s anonymity, with 59.70% (X̄ = 0.60) of Nigerian and 61.11% (X̄ = 0.61) of Kenyan respondents noting fund acquisition, and 62.69% (X̄ = 0.63) and 66.67% (X̄ = 0.67) confirming transaction concealment; the study demonstrates that the existing counter-terrorism financing frameworks in Nigeria and Kenya are ineffective in addressing cryptocurrencyenabled terrorism financing, as evidenced by 67.16% (X̄ = 0.67) in Nigeria and 72.22% (X̄ = 0.72) in Kenya reporting facilitation of international transactions, whilst financing shifts to digital networks, with 58.21% (X̄ = 0.58) in Nigeria and 58.33% (X̄ = 0.58) using exchanges. Local markets heighten global risks, with 67.16% (X̄ = 0.67) and 72.22% (X̄ = 0.72) noting financial system impacts, though policy solutions remain viable, with 74.63% (X̄ = 0.75) in Nigeria and 83.33% (X̄ = 0.83) in Kenya supporting security monitoring. The thematic analysis underscores Nigeria’s P2P vulnerabilities and Kenya’s mobile money gaps, corroborated by cases like Binance and Taliban financing. In conclusion, cryptocurrency markedly enhances terrorism financing through anonymity and local adaptations, rendering current frameworks ineffective and escalating regional and global security threats, necessitating advanced tools and
interstate collaboration to address technological and regulatory disparities. The study recommends establishing a Diplomatic Cryptocurrency Intelligence Consortium under the African Union to deploy blockchain analytics, enhance multilateral intelligence sharing, and train diplomats in countering anonymity-driven strategies, alongside a Regional Diplomatic Technology Alliance to bridge technological gaps through forensic training and harmonised regulations, ensuring robust responses to this evolving threat in an interconnected world.
Keywords: Cryptocurrency, Terrorism Financing, Policy Challenges, International System, Diplomatic Strategies.
Word Counts: 444
Motivation, Principals’ Supervision of Instructional Styles and Public Secondary School Teachers’ Job Performance in Southwest, Nigeria
(Lead City University, Ibadan, 2025-12) Sunday Mayowa OKE
In Southwest Nigeria, concerns are rising among education stakeholders about the job performance of public secondary school teachers. Despite their central role in delivering quality education, recent evidence suggests a decline in key competencies such as instructional effectiveness, classroom management, assessment practices, student support, and technology integration. This situation prompted investigations into the factors influencing teacher performance. While previous studies have examined the effects of principals’ instructional supervision and teacher motivation separately, limited research have explored their combined influence. This study addressed that gap using a mixed-method research design. The population
for the study comprised 56,827 teachers and 2,262 principals of public senior secondary schools across Southwest Nigeria. Using a multi-stage sampling procedure, participants were drawn from Oyo, Ogun, and Ondo States. Quantitative data were collected from 1,773 teachers using the
“Questionnaire on Secondary School Teachers’ Job Performance (QoSSTeJoP)” (r = 0.795).For the qualitative aspect, 143 principals were interviewed using the “Principal’s Interview Guide (PIG)’’. Descriptive statistics of frequency, percentages, mean, standard deviation were used to analyse demographic data and research questions, while multiple regression and t-tests were used to test hypotheses at the 0.05 significance level. Content analysis was used to analyze qualitative data. Findings indicated that both teachers’ job performance (xˉ = 3.06) and motivation (xˉ = 3.12) were perceived as high. Directive supervision emerged as the most commonly adopted style among principals (48.4%). A multiple regression analysis revealed that the combined effect of motivation and supervisory style on teacher performance was statistically significant (Adj. R2= 0.874; F(2, 1770) = 6171.071; p< 0.05). Motivation had the strongest influence (β = 0.572, t = 34.924, p< 0.05). Significant gender differences were also observed in teachers’ job performance with female teachers (N = 926, Mean = 78.53, SD = 24.211) outperforming their male counterparts (N = 847, Mean = 73.98, SD = 12.933). Based on teachers’ responses, a significant gender difference was also found in principals’ supervision of instruction. Female principals (Mean = 45.12, SD=12.024) engaged more actively than male principals (Mean = 43.33, SD=8.173). Conclusively, in this study, motivation and principals’ supervision of instructional styles were found to have a significant influence on the job performance of public secondary schools teachers’ in Southwest Nigeria. To sustain and improve high teachers’ job performance in Southwest Nigeria, the study recommended more regular professional development, more improvement on supportive work environment, and granting more teacher autonomy that foster modern teaching strategies and instructional effectiveness.
Keywords: Job Performance, Instructional Effectiveness, Classroom Management, Motivational Factors, Autonomy, Principals’ Supervision of Instructional Styles, Gender.
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Psychological and Demographic Factors as Predictors of Marital Harmony among Secondary School Teachers in Oyo State, Nigeria
(Lead City University, Ibadan, 2025-12) Martina Abiodun, OHENHEN
Marriages in contemporary society face increasing challenges, often shaped by the diverse backgrounds of partners. Although previous studies have examined general determinants of marital satisfaction among teachers, limited attention has been given to the combined influence of psychological and demographic factors on marital harmony within the profession. This study therefore investigated the predictive roles of psychological and demographic variables in marital harmony among secondary school teachers in Oyo State, Nigeria. Anchored on five key theoretical frameworks – Attachment, Family Systems, Communication, Self-determination and Psychological Well-being theories, the study adopted a descriptive survey design. A stratified and simple random sampling of 966 married male and female teachers provided a balanced sample. Data were collected using a validated questionnaire, “Psychological Demographic Marital Harmony Questionnaire (PDMHQ)’’ measuring marital communication, anxiety, emotional intelligence, dual-earner profile, educational qualification, age, and marital harmony with r value of 0.75 at 0.05 level of significance. Analyses were conducted using Pearson’ Product-Moment Correlation, Multiple Regression, and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). Findings from the 944 retrieved data revealed that anxiety has a strong and significant positive influence on marital harmony, as indicated by a standardised coefficient of β = 0.674 (p < .001). This suggests that as teachers experience higher levels of anxiety, their marital harmony tends to improve. Emotional intelligence, on the other hand, was found to have a significant but negative effect on marital harmony (β = -0.098, p < .001). This implies that teachers with higher emotional intelligence may also possess heightened awareness of marital challenges, which could amplify their perception of disharmony. Marital communication emerged as another strong predictor, showing a positive and significant relationship with marital harmony (β = 0.420, p < .001). Effective communication allows couples to express their emotions, resolve conflicts amicably, and maintain intimacy, all of which are critical components of harmony in marriage. This means that psychological predictors, communication, emotional intelligence and in particular anxiety against previously established literature, accounted for a significant proportion of the variance in marital harmony (R² = 0.345, F(3,596) = 105.67, p < 0.05). Demographic predictors also made a meaningful contribution (R² = 0.274, F(3,596) = 74.53, p < 0.05), with educational qualification and dual-earner couple structure positively contributed, whereas age showed a modest but significant influence. When psychological and demographic factors were combined, the results demonstrated a stronger predictive power on marital harmony (R² = 0.417, F(6,593) = 70.28, p < 0.05). The study concludes that both psychological competencies and demographic contexts play significant roles in shaping marital harmony among married teachers. It recommends conducive workplace policies, premarital education, and counselling interventions aimed at strengthening emotional intelligence, anxiety management and communication skills, while addressing the specific challenges of dual-earner couples.
Key Words: Marital Harmony, Emotional Intelligence, Marital Communication, Anxiety, Psychological and Demographic Factors, Secondary School Teachers
Word Count: 444
Intercultural Appraisal of Christian Youths’ Involvement in Cross-cultural Missions among Fali People of Mubi North Local Government Area, Adamawa State, Nigeria
(Lead City University, Ibadan, 2025-12) Linda Atuegbelo OGUNSHOLA
In the light of the low involvement of the Fali Christian Youths in the continuity of the Great Commission, this study examined intercultural appraisal of Christian youths’ involvement in cross-cultural missions among Fali people of Mubi North Local Government Area, Adamawa State, Nigeria. The objectives were to examine the evolution of Christianity among the Fali people; the incoming of cross-cultural missionary work to the Fali people; identify the responses of Fali Christian youths to cross-cultural missionary work between 2014 and 2024; identify the prospects of cross-cultural missionary work among the Fali Christian youths; and identify strategies to enhance the response of Fali Christian youths to cross-cultural missionary work. Positive Youth Development theory which was adopted as the framework for this study, posits that youths are resources to be developed rather than problems to be solved. This study adopted the descriptive survey research design. Two sets of instruments -Questionnaire and in-depth interview guide were designed and used. The total sample used was two hundred (200) respondents, one hundred and fifty (150) for the Questionnaire and fifty (50) for the in-depth interview. Cronbach’s Alpha reliability test was used to test reliability of the research instrument which had the value of 0.947. Data were collected and analysed using percentages, descriptive analyses content and thematic analysis. The findings revealed that Christianity arrived the Fali communities selected for this study at different times from about 1958 to 1990s. White Catholic priests came before 1960 followed by indigenous Nigerian cross-cultural missionaries between the 1980s to 1990s.The indigenous missionaries had initial challenges and barriers, but had holistic impact among the Falis, established the Christian Faith, planted churches, engaged in literacy-educational, medical and agricultural extension services. Despite the missionaries’ positive impact, Fali Christian youths have had a decline in involvement in cross-cultural missions between 2014-2024. The low educational and vocational skills level of most Fali youths, insecurities orchestrated by Boko
Haram terrorist insurgencies, reduced level of spiritual formation and discipleship have hindered Fali Christian youths’ involvement in intercultural interactions with the Gospel. For continuity of the Great Commission from Fali youths, leadership of mission/churches should develop youths’ capacities by facilitating tertiary and higher education, vocational skills acquisition, more missions and theological training schools, incorporate creative access methods of missions-sending, financial and moral support for youths. This study fills the gap of providing literary work about
Fali people, their state of Christianity, challenges and contributions of indigenous cross-cultural missionaries among them, and strategies for the development of Fali youths holistically and towards the Great Commission.
Keywords: Cross-cultural missions, Intercultural interactions, Unreached People Groups, Youths, Fali people
Word count: 427