Despite the recent economic growth in Nigeria, poverty remains a social problem. One of the strategies employed by the Nigerian government and some development partners towards solving this problem is the deployment of social protection instruments, such as Conditional Cash Transfers (CCTs), which aim at stemming the tide of poverty and vulnerability. This study uses the secondary research method to examine the extent to which the Latin American CCT model influenced the design and operation of the Nigerian CCT programme. The policy diffusion model adopted for the study posits that the success of CCT programmes in Latin America has stimulated its extension to many developing countries outside the region. The findings from the review of selected literature explain the rationale for CCTs as short-term poverty reduction and long-term human capital development. Admittedly, a nexus exists between the Latin American and Nigerian strategies. Yet the study concludes that the Latin American model cannot adequately serve as a blueprint for the Nigeria strategy, given that underlying conditions in upper middle-income Latin American countries are clearly different from those present in low income or lower middle-income African countries like Nigeria. The study recommends urgent implementation of the National Social Protection Policy; a review of the current CCT programme in Nigeria every two years and extensive research into social protection strategies.
An examination into Nigeria's civil aviation policy has become necessary, considering the many challenges facing civil aviation in the country. This situation has questioned the capacity of the legal instruments on aviation to guide the industry. Using qualitative methodology, the study seeks to identify some of the challenges that plague civil aviation in Nigeria and determine whether the Nigerian civil aviation policy and legislation is comprehensive enough to manage these challenges. According to the study, the deregulation policy has done more harm than good by encouraging the sharp practices that exist in the industry. This situation is further exacerbated by many other challenges such as the lack of operational and financial autonomy for the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), poor funding of the industry, the Nigerian factor of corruption and lack of maintenance culture, shortage of skilled technical manpower, human error, and poor emergency response system. A review of relevant subsisting civil aviation legislation and policy has shown that international standards and best practices have, been domesticated to an acceptable level. Hence, the Nigerian civil aviation policy and regulations are comprehensive enough to manage the aforementioned challenges. The study recommends that full autonomy should be granted the NCAA, not just on paper but in practice; that adequate sanctions should be meted out to any operator or personnel who flouts safety 78
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