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Empirical Evaluation of the Impact of Development Expenditure on Poverty Alleviation in Nigeria Wilson, Clement; Akobi, Clement; Babale, Winner Lara
Journal of Multidisciplinary Science: MIKAILALSYS Vol 3 No 2 (2025): Journal of Multidisciplinary Science: MIKAILALSYS
Publisher : Darul Yasin Al Sys

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/mikailalsys.v3i2.6780

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This study investigates the contribution of development financing to poverty alleviation in Nigeria between 1990 and 2023, with a focus on the impact of education and health funding. Time series data were obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria Statistical Bulletin. The Augmented Dickey–Fuller unit root test indicated that education and health expenditures were stationary at first difference (I(1)), while poverty reduction was stationary at second difference (I(2)). Johansen cointegration results confirmed a long-run relationship among the variables. An Error Correction Model (ECM) was applied to assess the effects of development funding, revealing that government expenditure on education significantly reduces poverty in the long run (p = 0.0225 < 0.05), whereas health expenditure showed no significant short-run impact (p = 0.3210 > 0.05). The results suggest that a 1% increase in education expenditure leads to a 0.0731% reduction in poverty in the short run. The study concludes that development funding can substantially alleviate poverty when resources are efficiently managed and productively invested. It recommends effective implementation strategies and structural reforms in public spending to achieve sustainable poverty reduction in Nigeria.
The Impact of Religion and Ideology on Country’s Economic Growth: A Case Study of Wukari Local Government Area, Taraba State Wilson, Clement; N, Okeke E.; Akobi, Clement
Mikailalsys Journal of Mathematics and Statistics Vol 3 No 3 (2025): Mikailalsys Journal of Mathematics and Statistics
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/mjms.v3i3.6809

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This study examines the influence of religion and ideology on economic growth in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State, Nigeria. Recognizing that religious beliefs and ideological values shape social cohesion, governance, and individual behavior, the research investigates how these factors contribute to local economic dynamics. A multi-stage cluster sampling technique was used to select ninety respondents across nine villages, representing Christianity, Islam, and African Traditional Religion. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics and multinomial logistic regression. The findings reveal that religious teachings and ideological orientations significantly shape economic behavior and perceptions of development. Specifically, religion promotes ethical values, work discipline, and social capital, generating both direct and indirect effects on economic growth. The regression model confirmed a statistically significant relationship between religious ideology and perceived economic advancement. However, the influence of religion can either facilitate or hinder economic progress, depending on how it is interpreted and applied. The study concludes that integrating religious values into economic planning in a balanced way can strengthen development outcomes. It recommends that policymakers and religious leaders foster inclusive, growth-oriented interpretations of faith and ideology to enhance sustainable economic development in the region.