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The Purpose Of Nigeria! By Olawale Lekan Christopher

“Our country is the largest single unit in Africa… we are not going to abdicate the position in which God Almighty has placed us. The whole black continent is looking up to this country to liberate it from thraldom.” (Jaja Wachuku, Nigeria’s first Minister of External Affairs.)

When the fetters of colonisation began to break in the late 1950s and 1960s in Africa, there was a need for a big brother nation to emerge among the newly independent African countries that would lead the way in the political stability and economic prosperity of the newly liberated continent. Due to its size in population and resources, Nigeria seemed to have been a perfect fit for the role. And as soon as it gained independence in 1960,  Nigeria began to lead, offering political, military and financial supports to African countries in need.

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This assessment by PositiveNaija aims to provide a reliable guide on the overall standard of Nigerian universities offering history as an academic course and degree.

This assessment aims to promote the culture of impactful scholarship and academic excellence in the Nigerian educational sector.

History is the continuous, systematic and interdisciplinary study of past and future events – teaching and guiding us in the present on how to move forward, and ultimately creating a better existence for all.

“Many stories matter. Stories have been used to dispossess and to malign. But stories can also be used to empower, and to humanize. Stories can break the dignity of a people. But stories can also repair that broken dignity.”

– Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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This assessment by PositiveNaija aims to provide a reliable guide on the overall standard of Nigerian universities offering philosophy as an academic course and degree.

This assessment aims to promote the culture of impactful scholarship and academic excellence in the Nigerian educational sector.

Philosophy (from Greek: philosophia, ‘love of wisdom’) is the study of general and fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language.

“A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination.”

– Nelson Mandela

 

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The Impact Of Full-Scale Culture Of ‘Pricing’ On The Quality Of Life Among Nigerians

Introduction

“Wetin be the last price?”;

“You go fit comot money? I be your customer ooh”;

“Your market cost ooh, I go buy from your neighbor!”;

The above phrases and more are constantly used in Nigerian market space to influence the prices of goods and services.

To bargain in the context of this piece, means an advantageous purchase, especially one acquired at less than the usual cost. In Nigeria, this is known as ‘pricing’ or ‘price’.

It is worthy of note that negotiation or bargaining could be helpful  – who wants to spend more on a product they can get for less?

Some questions could be asked in relation to the original motive of bargaining or pricing in Nigeria as well as to what extent: could it be that pricing is now a total way of life in Nigeria? And at what price?

Therefore, this piece on the impact of full-scale culture of ‘pricing’ on the quality of life among Nigerians critically examines the factors behind Nigeria’s pricing culture; its impacts on the quality of life among Nigerians and possible solutions towards unhealthy pricing in Nigeria.

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This assessment by PositiveNaija aims to provide a reliable guide on the overall standard of Nigerian universities offering sociology and anthropology as academic courses and degrees.

This assessment aims to promote the culture of impactful scholarship and academic excellence in the Nigerian educational sector.

The study of sociology and anthropology and the respective application of both disciplines are important in understanding distinct cultures; evolution of peoples and societies; assessing the influence of human actions.

“A culture is a total way of life. It embraces what people ate and what they wore; the way they walked; the manner in which they treated death and greeted the newborn.”

– Walter Rodney

 

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This assessment by PositiveNaija aims to provide a reliable guide on the overall standard of Nigerian universities offering law as an academic course and degree.

This assessment aims to promote the culture of impactful scholarship and academic excellence in the Nigerian educational sector.

The study of law and its practice is significant in establishing meaningful social interactions and societies; providing safety and protection; ensuring justice.

“Law and order exist for the purpose of establishing justice.”

– Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Ways Nigerians Can Improve Their Self-Worth, Self-Confidence And Self-Esteem

Introduction

Self-esteem is a person’s perception and opinion of himself or herself, his or her abilities and value. On the other hand, self-confidence is the belief in one’s ability or competence while self-worth is the belief in one’s value.

High levels of self-confidence, self-esteem and self-worth are vital for living a fulfilled life, achieving career success and maintaining good health, which are especially crucial in the conquering fears and doubts, empowering with courage, determination and persistent drive for excellence.

Today, many Nigerians, due to past experiences or existing adverse circumstances, have low self-esteem, self-confidence and self-worth and this has adversely affected their mental health, career advancement and relationships.

It is instructive to note that there exist several practical means through which every Nigerian can improve his or her self-esteem, self-confidence, and self-worth.

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