Key Research Themes

We welcome interdisciplinary submissions focusing on these core areas.

Peace & Conflict Resolution

Post-conflict reconstruction and peacebuilding.

Governance & Policy

Democratic institutions and inclusive policy.

Social Inclusion

Gender equality and youth empowerment.

Sustainable Development

Climate resilience and social stability.

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The Inherent Conflict Model: Human Desire, Biblical Perspective, and the Necessity of Renewal.

NICODEMUS SAMSON BESKA Institute of Governance and Development Studies Nassarawa State University, Keffi.

OBI NDIFON NEJI Department of Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution University of Calabar, Cross River.

Conflict is an element of the human condition and arises from the interplay between desire, moral failure, and social interaction. This study employed a conceptual and exploratory research design aimed at constructing a theoretical model rather than collecting primary empirical …

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Identity Politics and Conflict Dynamics in Taraba State: Implications for Peacebuilding and Inclusive Governance.

ASSOC. PROF. JOSEPH MAREN SAMPSON Rector, College of Peace and Reconciliation Studies, Jos Plateau State Nigeria.

Taraba State, located in northeastern Nigeria, represents a microcosm of the country’s broader ethno-religious and communal diversity. With over 80 ethnic groups—including the Jukun, Tiv, Mambilla, Fulani, Kuteb, and Chamba—the state has experienced recurrent identity-based conflicts linked to land disputes, …

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Political Leadership: Bane of African Development.

SAMAILA LIMAN GAMBA School of General Studies, Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic, PMB 0094 Bauchi Bauchi State, Nigeria.

This paper “Political Leadership: Bane of African Development” discussed the importance of good governance and its impact on the socio-economic and political development of African countries and conversely its underdevelopment und consequent stagnation. The study employed the use of quantitative …

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The Church and Reintegration of Ex-Inmates in Nigeria: A Qualitative Study

NICODEMUS SAMSON BESKA. College of Peace and Reconciliation Studies, Jos

This qualitative research investigates the role of the church in promoting civil reintegration for ex-inmates. Drawing from social justice and the Church's teachings on redemption and the dignity of each human person, this research investigates how church-led initiatives and advocacy …

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An X-Ray of the Nigerian Criminal Justice System: Issues and Opportunities for Reform

NICODEMUS SAMSON BESKA. College of Peace and Reconciliation Studies, Jos

This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the Nigerian criminal justice system, tracing its historical evolution from colonial origins to contemporary challenges and opportunities for reform. Utilizing a qualitative doctrinal review and synthesis of recent empirical studies, legislative developments, media …

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