HISTORICAL BACKGROUND The history of port development in Nigeria dates back to the middle of 19th century. This was long after the onset of sea borne trade and transactions which followed the adventures of early explorations on the African coasts. Initial efforts towards provision of facilities for ocean going vessels were the attempts to open up the entrance to the Lagos Lagoon. Considerable littoral drift occurred along this coast; and the constantly shifting channels in the bar at the entrance
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The Problem of National Integration | | | National integration means the unity of the nation. It has been rightly said “United we stand but divided we fall”. A nation which is not united falls like a house of cards. India is a country where persons of different castes‚ colors and creeds live together. Narrow considerations like communalism‚ regionalism‚ casteism and linguism seem to rule the country. National integration‚ therefore‚ has become the most urgent need of the hour. There are
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1. Distinguish between power and authority Power is the ability to coerce or force someone to do your will even if in some cases they may not want to. Authority is the skill of making people willingly do your will. It also the right to give orders‚ enforce obedience or make decisions. 2. Compare and contrast the features of the leadership of bands‚ tribes‚ chiefdoms and state societies A chiefdom is a form of hierarchical political organization in non-industrial societies usually based
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Many people have frequently questioned the Bible’s authority and inerrancy‚ just like the jogger in the scenario. Authority‚ inspiration‚ and inerrancy are going to be individually analyzed and used to express why The Bible should not be questioned. When stating that The Bible has authority one is saying that The Bible has power (Elwell‚ 153). The Bible gains its authority from its own claims‚ which clearly states that God is the ultimate authority and that The Bible is His written word. The Bible
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Existence of authority in many different forms is primarily vital for group of people to maintain each other’s safeties as well as rights. On the other hand‚ inborn greed which everyone sometimes leads people in positions or authority to make mistakes as well as misconception. Thus it is important to question the idea and decisions of people in positions or authority. Galileo Galilei‚ Italian scientist‚ illustrates this on history. During his time in Italy authority of Catholicism‚ Vatican‚ not
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entering an acquisition career field is who has the authority to make purchases. Depending on the organization the requirements that these chosen individuals need to meet may vary greatly. The ones given this authority are typically held in the upmost trust and are required to have additional training to better prepare themselves for this responsibility. Unfortunately not everyone knows and understands who may and who may not have the authority to enter into binding contracts with that particular
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relationships between an authority and an individual are ever the same‚ but the relationships have a huge impact on both parties in varied ways. As seen in the film “Dead Poets Society”‚ directed by Peter Weir and the picture book “Rose Blanche” by Roberto Innocenti‚ relationships between individuals are fuelled by common interests and beliefs‚ hence‚ having the power to shape the individuals by enriching their shared interests. However‚ the conflicting values between the authority and the individual can
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Report Employee Rights in France‚ United States of America‚ Djibouti & Germany [pic] Introduction Since the beginning of the industrialized world‚ employees have expressed the will to be more respected. The fight for employee’s rights started in Europe and in the United States of America with strikes‚ demonstrations and later legal and political procedures. This evolution of the laws resulted to more employees’ rights in the occidental countries. Both Federal and State laws in all over
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government recognised the need to "ensure that appropriate safeguards are put in place to maintain the balance between security and individual rights and freedom." Existing safeguards in part 1C of the Crimes Act continue to apply to terrorist suspects being investigated in accordance with the Crimes Act regime. These safeguards include: * A suspect’s right to communicate with a legal practitioner‚ friend or relative‚ an interpreter or a consular office * A
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Basic Notions of Copyright and Related Rights By the International Bureau of WIPO 1. BASIC NOTIONS OF COPYRIGHT A. Introduction Copyright legislation is part of the law “intellectual property”. This law protects the interests of creators by giving them property rights over their creations. It is there to stimulate creativity‚ make them available to the public and to ensure international trades protected by intellectual property right are harmonized (the law is recognized in most countries)
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