crafted through the integration of inflation datapoints and the application of the generalized autoregressive conditional heteroskedasticity model. Additionally, a distinctive aggregate institutional quality
theLAIduring the middle and late growth period affectedRsby altering root carbon supply. In MW, the most favorableMsforRswas near FC. The increase inLAIbefore mowing could effectively promote root and soil microbial respiration, and the decomposition of litter driven byTswas the main form ofRsat...
However, no study has systematically reviewed the prevalence, associated factors, policies and interventions of adolescent pregnancy in Nigeria, either in the form of a scoping or a systematic review. It is essential to review these variables by pooling all available evidence to develop effective inte...
It might sound new to some, but those of us who have been around for a while have heard the argument made passionately that democracy was not a suitable form of Government if we wanted rapid development. It is a tired argument that was regularly used by coup d’etat apologists. It is a...
As evidence of the growing philosophy of ECOWAS’ cooperation, volunteer organisations in emergency response and management are generous with their time, money and community outreach programmes, and coordinate planning efforts that can impact significantly on communities. Active and open relationships between...
Another source of uncertainty is illegal trade. The volume of illegal trade cannot be estimated but might be considered low for such commodities. Also unregulated trades through porous land boarders and within some regional trade zone (e.g. ECOWAS) could be hidden from national statistics. It is...
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), known by its French acronym, CEDEAO (Communauté Economique des Etats d’Afrique de l’Ouest) West African Economic and Monetary Union, known by its French acronym, UEMOA (Union Economique et Monétaire Ouest-Africaine). International Union for...
When the financial sector develops too fast, causing excessive financial sector deepening, it can lead to some form of instability in the sector. It may also encourage greater risk-taking and high leverage if poorly regulated and supervised. When it comes to financial deepening, there are speed ...
Current maternal and under five mortality rates in the ECOWAS are the results of a slow progressive decline from the levels of previous decades, and are clearly moving in the right direction. However, in relative terms, these rates lag behind global as well as sub-Saharan averages [1]. Neon...
We will address the aspect of security. The people must agree to live in peace and that is what we are working on. Mr. President, let me take you back to the ECOWAS mini summit, the security situation. I am more interested in the porous borders. You look at North Eastern Nigeria, ...