This edition of NIU Journal of Humanities touches on Development Administration, Social Psychology as well as Social Philosphy.
The first part of the Journal focuses on Development Administration. Using Housing Poverty Reduction through the Trader and Market Moni Scheme of Osa Market Beneficiaries in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria as a case study, one of the papers in this section empirically argues that that the micro-credit loan scheme has contributed largely to reducing the housing poverty of recipients. To mitigate the negative effects of inadequate or non availability of loans, the study recommends that the Trader and Moni loan scheme be overhauled for better functioning, and increased the loan amount to match the reality in the economy of today among others.
Papers in the second section are on Social Psychology. Using Youth Gambling Behaviour in Offa, Nigeria as case studies, one of the papers in these sections argues theoretically and demonstrates empirically that celebrity-endorsed sports betting advertisements moderately influence gambling engagement. It highlights the ethical concerns surrounding the normalisation of gambling through celebrity endorsements and the need for responsible advertising strategies. It recommends therefore, stronger regulatory oversight, clearer risk disclaimers, and further research on the long-term effects of repeated exposure to such advertisements, particularly among vulnerable audiences.
One of the papers, in the last section on Social Philosophy, examines the roles of of women in Court Music Traditions of the Olubadan and Alaafin of Oyo’s Palaces. The study is anchored on how women's participation in court music serves as a platform for gender expression, social mobility, and cultural resilience.
This issue of NIU Journal of Humanities features many empirical and theoretical based articles which can be of great benefit to every reader.
