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Developments in Legal Education and Access to Law Library in the 21st Century: Challenges and Prospects
(RUN Law Journal, 2020) Omidiji Temiloluwa
The advancement in technology has made library activities seamless for both law librarians and law library users. This advancement has increased the active participation of law students in the use of the law library, on the grounds that some of the legal materials that are needed for legal research are available online and offline. In furtherance of this, this paper discusses the essence of the law library in the development of legal education and its access to meeting the information needs of law students and law teachers. This paper examines the importance of law libraries to legal education, challenges of law libraries such as lack of funds, lack of non-professionals manning law libraries, and librarians who are not technologically inclined. It also examines the good side of technology for the library and the threat that comes with technology.
The Place of Petroleum in Energy Transition in Nigeria
(The Journal of Sustainable Development Law and Policy, 2025) Oyedeji Adefisayo
Fossil fuels, which produce massive volumes of greenhouse gases (GHGs) that cause climate change and other major effects on our planet, are the foundation of the global energy mix. Renewable energy sources have been more prevalent in reducing climate impacts within the past 20 years. This study assesses the contribution of the petroleum and gas industry contribution to the energy transition in Nigeria, while taking energy policies and funding issues into account. It turns out that renewable energy sources and natural gas, a more ecologically friendly fossil fuel, cannot provide all of the demand. Additionally, there are intrinsic prospects for the LNG industry to grow and for energy consumption to rise. Accordingly, natural gas will serve as a bridging fuel during the switch to greener energy sources. Therefore, completely abandoning petroleum and gas during this transition could be detrimental because the petroleum and gas industry possesses the expertise and infrastructure necessary for large-scale energy projects.
Users’ Engagement Dynamics in the Academic Law Library
(International Journal of Legal Information, 2026) Omidiji Temiloluwa
This study examines user engagement in the Faculty of Law Library at Redeemer’s University in Nigeria by analyzing patterns of library usage, resource consultation, and students’ perceptions of services and facilities. Using a descriptive survey design, data were drawn from library usage records for the 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 academic sessions and questionnaire responses from 227 law students. Attendance and book consultation trends revealed recurring engagement that aligned with the academic calendar, peak usage during examination and project periods, and declines during vacations. Although overall attendance increased slightly by 2.2 % in the 2023/ 2024 session, print book consultations declined by 7.2 % during the same period. This trend suggests changing patterns of resource use, possibly including greater reliance on electronic resources, which students rated highly (M = 4.48). Survey results showed high satisfaction with service quality and resource adequacy, with mean scores ranging from 4.13 to 4.50. Students particularly valued staff competence, up-to-date legal materials, and accessible electronic databases, though concerns were raised about the limited number of core textbooks. The study recommends strengthening print collections, expanding digital access, and improving resource management during peak periods
Information communication technology skills and research output of librarians in tertiary institutions in Osun State, Nigeria
(Credence Publishing, 2025) Omidiji Temiloluwa
This study examines the relationship between ICT skills and research productivity among librarians in tertiary institutions in Osun State, Nigeria. Utilizing a descriptive survey research design, data were collected from a population of 104 librarians through a structured questionnaire. The findings reveal that librarians possess high levels of ICT skills, particularly in hardware operation, internet usage, word processing, and data analysis. However, their research productivity remains low, with limited contributions to scholarly outputs. A Pearson correlation analysis indicated a positive but weak relationship between ICT skills and research productivity (r = 0.22, p < 0.05), while regression analysis demonstrated that ICT skills account for only 4.8% of the variance in research productivity. These results suggest that while ICT skills are necessary, they are not sufficient to drive significant research output. The study recommends capacity-building initiatives, improved access to ICT infrastructure, research mentorship, and institutional policies that incentivize scholarly engagement. Addressing barriers such as excessive workloads and lack of motivation is also critical. By fostering an enabling environment, tertiary institutions can enhance the research contributions of librarians, thereby advancing academic excellence. This study contributes to the discourse on professional development and productivity in academic libraries and underscores the need for holistic strategies to boost research output.
Women Entrepreneurship and Poverty Alleviation among Low Income Families in Developing Societies: An Empirical Evidence from Nigeria
(International Journal of Religion, 2024) Ojedele, Mofoluwaso Iyabode
The study investigated the relationship between women entrepreneurship and poverty alleviation among low income families in developing societies, and evaluated the impact of women entrepreneurship on poverty alleviation using Nigeria as reference. A survey design was employed with a questionnaire instrument administered to 250 women who are business owners in Lagos,using a simple random sampling technique. The response data were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential analytical methods. The descriptive analysis showed that women take up entrepreneurship for the purpose of supporting their spouses to fight against poverty. A multivariate Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Model (PLS-SEM) was used for the inferential analysis and to specify the relationships among the construct variables in the study. The bootstrapping technique of the PLS-SEM was used to estimate the parameters in the model, with the aid of the Smart-3 software. The result of the factor loadings, reliability test, convergent and discriminant validity revealed that the construct variables are fit for the PLS-SEM. The path analysis revealed that wife’s income (women entrepreneurship) has significant positive relationship with provision of health care, education, clothing and housing, and hence significantly positively impact on poverty alleviation in these areas of family needs. But in contrast, women entrepreneurship does not impact significantly on food. In general, the study concludes that women entrepreneurship is a key driver of poverty reduction among low income families in Nigeria. Therefore, it is recommended that government and other stakeholders should make deliberate efforts to promote women entrepreneurship by providing financial support and other facilities to women entrepreneurs.