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CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Computer terrorism is a criminal activity involving an information technology infrastructure; including illegal access or unauthorized access; illegal interception that involves technical means of non public... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1     BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Explanations for crime have taken various dimensions according to different theorists and scholars. Some blame it on defective family structure or arrested personality adjustment. Others emphasize factors such as inequality, environmental influence, poor socialization process... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This research work seeks to reveal the Causes and effects of insecurity in Nigeria and the challenges and relevance of the Nigerian police force as a panacea. It is on this premise that the study bases its emphasis on the Nigerian police force to appraise and ascertain efforts and limitation encountered in providing adequate security to... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to establish the significant relationship between poverty and crime in Owerri district of Western Province of Nigeria. The objective of the study was to investigate the influence of poverty on crime amongst the residents of Owerri District in Western Province. The research design for the study was survey... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This study examined the impact of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in operation and detection/ control of property crimes. One of the basic functions of every government is the protection of lives and properties. Hence, it is the sole responsibility of the formal police structures to see to this objective and the problem of... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1       Background to the Study The criminal justice system in Nigeria with particular reference to Abia State is made up of three distinctive inter-dependent components viz.; the police, the courts and the prisons. These agencies work in synergy in the prevention, deterrence, apprehension, investigation, trial,... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE  INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Drugs are commonly used by everybody whether young or old. Drugs are not only useful for human beings; they are also useful for animals for good health. Human beings give drugs to their animals when they discovered that they are not healthy. Drug is an effective substance in the life of any... Continue Reading

SUMMARY This study has been able to look into the contributions of different scholars on the issue of female criminality. It has been able to relate findings as they affect the research problem. The problem of the study was specifically aimed: To describe the extent and type of female involvement in crimes and analyze the types of crimes in which... Continue Reading

HAPTER ONE   INTRODUCTION   1.1                  Background of the Study  Domestic violence against women has been a norm in the society today and we have lived with it not having the feeling that it is wrong anymore (Godwin 2005).  Domestic violence is a product of long lasting unequal power relationship between a man and a... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1  BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The  Fula  people also known as  Fulani  in  Hausa language, are a mass population widely dispersed and culturally diverse in all of Africa, but most predominant in West Africa. The Fulani’s generally speak the Fula language. A significant number of them are nomadic in nature, herding... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1  BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Youth empowerment involve build the capacity of young people and motivating them to take responsibility of their lives .This is done through the process of improving their access to resources that will help in changing their lives ,beliefs, values, and attitudes Youth empowerment  is carried... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE  INTRODUCTION 1.1    BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Nigeria in recent times has witnessed an unprecedented level of insecurity. This has made national security threat to be a major issue for the government and has prompted huge allocation of the national budget to security. In order to ameliorate the incidence of crime, the federal... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The use of ATM has grown rapidly in popularity because of its low banks transaction  costs and customers convenience which has made it a basic element of today’s financial service delivery. However, the ATM which is meant to be serving the customers better is now becoming a nightmare for some customers because of fraud perpetuated in... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT In recent years the importance of good corporate governance has received significant public and regulatory attention. A crucial part of an entity’s corporate governance is its internal audit function. At the same time, there has been significant public concern about the level of fraud within organizations. The purpose of this study is... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1.     BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Gender is clearly seen as economic, social and cultural features, qualities and chances related with being either a male or female. Basically in most societies, men and women are totally different from each other and this is seen in their activities and business, and also their access... Continue Reading

Abstract The aim of this article is consider the current constitution, and likely future prospects, of the field of criminology, and to examine in particular how it might be becoming more global in nature. The term ‘criminology’ will be used broadly, referring to the academic field as a whole, and hence including the study of the causes of... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE        INTRODUCTION 1.1      Background of the Study The invention of electronic devices such as modern communication hard-wares, internet service and computer systems has been a major landmark in human history. Ayantokun (2006), defined computer as a machine that performs tasks, such as calculation or electronic... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE GENERAL INTRODUCTION 1.0    Introduction In most countries, it has been accepted that democracy is the only system of government that seeks to protect individual liberty and guarantee the fundamental rights of all. The pursuit of these rights is however not absolute as there exist state institutions like the police whose mandate is... Continue Reading

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS From the analysis in chapter four, the following findings were derived, and these include; Automated forensic auditing has significance relationship with fraud control as it helps in the detection and prevention of fraud. There are methods adopted to adequately train forensic auditors which can be useful in investigating fraud.... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The study examined the role of Human Rights institutions in the country in addressing the problem ofchild abuse.The objective of this study is causes, types and effects of child abuse on the child, the family and thenation. The work is meant to draw closer attention on this increasing scourge and access measures ofaddressing to... Continue Reading

Chapter One             INTRODUCTION 1.1         Background of the study 1.2         Statement of the problem 1.3         Purpose of the study 1.4         Significance of study 1.5         Research questions 1.6         Scope of study 1.7         Limitation of study... Continue Reading

CRIME CONTROL: THE ROLE OF THE POLICE   BY   OGUNYOMI OLAITAN AYOOLA MATRIC NO: NOU142077392     BEING A PROJECT SUBMITTED TO THE FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINOLOGY AND SECURITY STUDIES, NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA,AWA-IJEBU COMMUNITY STUDY CENTER       IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE AWARD OF... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The study examined the role of Human Rights institutions in the country in addressing the problem of child abuse. The objective of this study is causes, types and effects of child abuse on the child, the family and the nation.  The work is meant to draw closer attention on this increasing scourge and access measures of addressing to... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The over-riding aim of this research work is to examine the prevalence and effects of domestic violence against women in Lagos State, a case study of Mushin Local Government Area.  To effectively carry out this research, data was collected in form of questionnaire from respondents who are people living and working in Mushin LGA. (150)... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The rate at which corruption spread among political leaders in Anambra state has frayed nerves and subjected the people to fear and trepidation. Avarice, greed and the get-rich quick syndrome have been identified as major causative factors. Hence the topic, “The role of the Churches in combating Corruption among Political leaders in... Continue Reading