Remittance Expenditure Patterns and Human Development Outcomes in Nigeria

This paper investigates the relationship between remittance expenditure patterns and its human development implications in migrant sending communities of Nigeria. In Nigeria, migrant sending communities spread across the country and the expenditure patterns of remittance receipts are likely to differ in characterization along states or geographical regions. This possibility is expected to significantly affect the human development outcomes of remittance expenditures in these communities within the country. The paper therefore probes into the extent to which human development outcomes in migrant sending communities of Nigeria can be associated with remittance expenditure patterns across the country. The study employs survey data from the World Bank Migration and Remittances Household Surveys in Sub-Saharan Africa, 2009/2010. Descriptive analyses of the data were conducted to achieve the objectives of the study. The results clearly exhibit remittance expenditure patterns across the regions of the country that are largely similar. The findings therefore provide a basis for a harmonized policy approach for channeling household remittance receipts into greater productive uses. Keywords: Remittance, Nigeria, expenditure patterns, human development, survey dat

Remittance Expenditure Patterns and Human Development Outcomes in Nigeria

This paper investigates the relationship between remittance expenditure patterns and its human development implications in migrant sending communities of Nigeria. In Nigeria, migrant sending communities spread across the country and the expenditure patterns of remittance receipts are likely to differ in characterization along states or geographical regions. This possibility is expected to significantly affect the human development outcomes of remittance expenditures in these communities within the country. The paper therefore probes into the extent to which human development outcomes in migrant sending communities of Nigeria can be associated with remittance expenditure patterns across the country. The study employs survey data from the World Bank Migration and Remittances Household Surveys in Sub-Saharan Africa, 2009/2010. Descriptive analyses of the data were conducted to achieve the objectives of the study. The results clearly exhibit remittance expenditure patterns across the regions of the country that are largely similar. The findings therefore provide a basis for a harmonized policy approach for channeling household remittance receipts into greater productive uses. Keywords: Remittance, Nigeria, expenditure patterns, human development, survey dat

National Income, Public Expenditure on Education and Educational Attainment: A Comparative Analysis

A casual observation of the statistics on income and educational attainment among the different income groups suggests a perfect correlation between national income and educational attainment. Does this imply that richer countries spend more on education? What is the relationship between public expenditure on education and educational attainment? The study employs correlation analysis to evaluate how public expenditure on education varies with national income across income groups and over time; and secondly, to ascertain the relationship between public expenditure on education and educational attainment across income groups. The result shows high and positive correlation between national income and public spending on education at the global level over time. Except for high income countries that exhibited similar result, all other income groups produce weak and mixed results. Public expenditure on education shows weak correlation with educational attainment across income groups. This weak relationship was found to grow worse with time. This result points to the fact that aside the issues of efficient utilization of resources, other factors that influence educational attainment seem to be more effective

National Income, Public Expenditure on Education and Educational Attainment: A Comparative Analysis

A casual observation of the statistics on income and educational attainment among the different income groups suggests a perfect correlation between national income and educational attainment. Does this imply that richer countries spend more on education? What is the relationship between public expenditure on education and educational attainment? The study employs correlation analysis to evaluate how public expenditure on education varies with national income across income groups and over time; and secondly, to ascertain the relationship between public expenditure on education and educational attainment across income groups. The result shows high and positive correlation between national income and public spending on education at the global level over time. Except for high income countries that exhibited similar result, all other income groups produce weak and mixed results. Public expenditure on education shows weak correlation with educational attainment across income groups. This weak relationship was found to grow worse with time. This result points to the fact that aside the issues of efficient utilization of resources, other factors that influence educational attainment seem to be more effective

Factors associated with child mortality among antenatal care attendees in Ado-Odo/Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria

study examined the determinants of child mortality among attendees at a government health care facility in Ado-Odo/Ota in Ogun State, Nigeria. The study, based on a descriptive cross-sectional study, used a mixed-methods research approach and utilized an interviewer-administered structured pretested questionnaire. A total of 1350 respondents constituted the sample size. Data analysis consisted of descriptive and regression analysis with STATA Version 12. Furthermore, the study employed focus group discussions to reinforce the quantitative results of the investigation. Results showed the place of delivery (P = 0.000), distance from house to health facility (P = 0.022), immunization status (P = 0.000), duration of breastfeeding (P = 0.000), cost of treatment at the health facility (P = 0.627), household waste disposal practice (P = 0.000), and ever used oral rehydration solution (P = 0.000) as being significantly associated with child mortality. The study created awareness of behavioral practices affecting child mortality and insights on possible interventions for reducing child mortality. We conclude that community-based educational strategies and the improvement of health facilities will reduce child mortality. (Afr J Reprod Health 2021; 25[5s]: 116-125)