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Item Assessment of the Socio-Economic Effect of COVID-19 in Southwest States, Nigeria(Lead City University, 2023-12) Micah Olufemi ONIDue to the global lockdowns following the COVID-19 outbreak, which resulted in employment losses for the expatriate community and the closure of financial institutions like banks and money transfer companies, a major fall in remittance inflow to the country is anticipated. Social distancing, self-isolation and travel restrictions forced Southwest States, Nigeria a decrease in the workforce across all economic sectors and caused many jobs to be lost. Schools have closed down, and the need of manufactured products has decreased. The food supply has also seen a great demand. It is for this reason that the research seeks to assess the socio-economic effect of COVID-19 in Southwest States, Nigeria. The sample size of the study was drawn from reports from the Nigeria. The research relied on secondary sources of data. Thus, the research instruments used for this were textbooks, journals, newspaper, reports, editorials, magazines, and articles. Secondary data gathered were analysed and presented using exploratory analysis and descriptive analytical explanation is given to the secondary data obtained for the study. Findings revealed that COVID-19 had a severe impact on economy, enterprises and industries on all sizes, resulting in reduced incomes for vulnerable macro and micro-economies and the risk of job losses and lost incomes for thousands of low-paid worker in Southwest States, Nigeria. It was also revealed that Nigeria imports are decreased due to pandemic and this has fiscal and unemployment adverse implications. It was found that the private sectors were critical in supporting the government in fighting the health crisis and addressing the subsequent socio- economic turmoil in Southwest States, Nigeria. It was recommended that there is an urgent need for Nigeria to form a combination of monetary, fiscal and financial markets measures to help economies and businesses to cope with this spread of virus and crisis environment. Keywords: Assessment, Socio-Economic Effect, COVID-19, Southwest States, Nigeria Word Count: 285Item Global Effects of Covid-19 on Nigeria’s Social Perspectives(Lead City University, 2023-12) Toluwanimi Christiana ALEBIOSUCovid-19 has caused wide-spread disruption to the social and cultural way of existence in Nigeria. This study examines the impact of COVID-19 in Nigeria from the social perspectives. To achieve this, the study adopts a qualitative study method and uses a semi-structured interview as well as information from secondary sources to answer research questions posed in the study. The research findings were thematically analyzed with the major themes of the study classified as reactionary and adaptive. The reactionary theme explains the disruptions experienced due to the COVID-19 outbreak and further classifies outcomes into subthemes namely health, economic, education, mental health and domestic tension. Alternatively, the adaptive theme which classifies the resilience and coping mechanisms adopted in the wake of the virus uses changes in social behavior, relation, technological and digital transformation and cultural shifts and the sub-themes. The study further reveals that reactionary outcomes in regards to COVID-19 remains similar as participants reported that the socio-economic implications of the pandemic was disastrous, disrupting everyday activities, shutting down businesses and changing the very of existence. The adaptive themes reveal the manner and speed with which participant conformed with the new way of living having to shun social gathering, and cultural altering norms and traditions. The study recommends that there be urgent strengthening of healthcare infrastructure in order to enhance healthcare delivery. In addition, safety nets should be established to cater for the venerable in the society. Keywords: COVID-19, Socio-economic, Social perspective, Pandemic, Containment measures Word Count: 236Item Global Health Politics, COVID-19 and the Media(Lead City University, 2023-12) Janet Modupe GEORGEThis study examined global health politics, COVID-19 and The Media. The study adopted the descriptive research design. Secondary data were used for this study and were gathered from textbooks, journals, newspaper editorials, articles, reports, and magazines. The findings showed that the outbreak further deepen the growing political division among nations of the world; as soon as the disease broke out WHO became the centre and target of criticism, instead of the world to join hands together and fight a common enemy (COVID-19) and that the readiness of health organization in tackling the pandemic was not adequate. It further revealed that media played a vital and important role during the COVID-19 disease outbreak created health campaigns, raised awareness. The study therefore concludes that, global health politics played a crucial and vital role in addressing COVID-19 outbreak. The study recommends that Global health should be prioritize over political interests, strengthen international organizations, and promote clear and accurate communication, There, should be adequate investment in health infrastructure, robust preparedness plans, testing and surveillance systems, health workforce support, global collaboration, and public health communication to enhance pandemic preparedness. The media should be strengthening their role by providing accurate and responsible reporting, collaboration with health authorities, promote health literacy, highlighting positive stories, balance reporting, and combat misinformation. Keywords: Communication, COVID-19, Global Health, Political Interests Word Count: 212