ADSU International Journal of Applied Economics, Finance and Management
Abstract The emergence of social media has significantly reshaped political communication and mobilization, particularly in emerging democracies like Nigeria. As digital platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram gain prominence, they have become vital tools for citizen engagement, activism,…
Abstract This empirical review examines the complex relationship between social media and political polarization, drawing on diverse methodological approaches including surveys, big data analytics, experiments, and content analysis. While social media has expanded access to political information and enhanced public…
Abstract Sustainable development calls for environmental sustainability, economic sustainability and socio-political sustainability. The concept of sustainable development is enshrined in a number of global and regional treaties, declarations, and reports such as the Brundtland Commission Report, the Rio Declaration, Agenda…
Abstract The Nigeria political landscape has undergone a series of transformations since independence in 1960. Nigeria spent most of her post independence years struggling with political, social, and economic upheavals. Repeated attempts to sustain and consolidate democratic government have faltered.…
Abstract The paper primarily undertakes a historical interrogation of the ideological contest between capitalism and socialism, which has significantly shaped the emergence of various political economy concepts central to contemporary development discourse. Adopting a historical approach, the study traces and…
Abstract This paper adopts a balanced perspective, steering clear of the outright pessimism of democracy’s critics as well as the unqualified optimism of its proponents. Due to constraints of time and resources, it does not engage with the extensive body…