Davies Ugowe currently serves as the Technical Assistant to the Honourable Commissioner for Public Security and Safety in Edo State, he focuses on policy development, project management, and administrative support. Simultaneously, Davies is the Founder and President of the Nigeria Green Earth Initiative (NGEi), championing environmental protection, climate advocacy, and empowerment for youth and women. Beyond his organizational roles, Davies is a respected author and researcher, contributing scholarly works on issues such as fraud normalization, gender-based violence, and economic recession's impact on youth behavior. His dedication to public service, environmental sustainability, and evidence-based policy-making underscores his commitment to fostering a brighter future for Nigeria and beyond. Phone: +2348072163264 Address: John Oyegun Public Service Building, GRA, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria
The proliferation and widespread use of the internet in Nigeria has resulted in the emergence and... more The proliferation and widespread use of the internet in Nigeria has resulted in the emergence and spread of a wide range of computer-and internet-enabled device-related crimes. Identity theft, fraudulent electronic mail transmission, hacking, spamming, and machine spoofing are just a few examples of internet-facilitated crimes. This paper is an excerpt from the same author's unpublished book, "In a Time of Fraud: The Untold Story of the Nigerian Fraudster." Through participatory observations, surveys, and interviews, it aimed to expose the methods of internet fraudsters in Nigeria, also known as Gboys/Yahoo-boys, who operate in organized crime groups (OCGs), also known as Hustle Kingdoms (HKs). This paper attempts to demonstrate how widespread and interconnected the fraud networks and acts are in Nigeria and throughout Africa, as well as the complicity of the Nigerian police and the belief systems that fuel them.
African Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Research
The proliferation and widespread use of the internet in Nigeria has resulted in the emergence and... more The proliferation and widespread use of the internet in Nigeria has resulted in the emergence and spread of a wide range of computer- and internet-enabled device-related crimes. Identity theft, fraudulent electronic mail transmission, hacking, spamming, and machine spoofing are just a few examples of internet-facilitated crimes. This paper is an excerpt from the same author's unpublished book, "In a Time of Fraud: The Untold Story of the Nigerian Fraudster." Through participatory observations, surveys, and interviews, it aimed to expose the methods of internet fraudsters in Nigeria, also known as Gboys/Yahoo-boys, who operate in organized crime groups (OCGs), also known as Hustle Kingdoms (HKs). This paper attempts to demonstrate how widespread and interconnected the fraud networks and acts are in Nigeria and throughout Africa, as well as the complicity of the Nigerian police and the belief systems that fuel them.
In the first section of this paper, the author briefly discussed the prevalence of violence again... more In the first section of this paper, the author briefly discussed the prevalence of violence against women, which is as old as time itself and is pervasively perpetrated by men on women worldwide, regardless of their sociocultural, political, religious, or economic status. No nation in the world is immune to it. Nonetheless, severity varies. In contrast to developed nations, women in African nations are more likely to be abused. It is shockingly accepted and considered normal in this region of the world. The lack of data from victims is one of the greatest obstacles to assessing the full impact of gender-based violence in African societies. When this information is available, it is not always sufficient. Using the ecological model, the author attempts to classify the various forms of violence into four major categories, including physical, economic, psychological/emotional, and sexual abuse, as well as the factors responsible for them, including individual, relationship, community, and societal factors. On both the individual and societal levels, the negative consequences of violence were emphasized, and appropriate recommendations were made
Generally, gender-based violence is not limited to women alone, but globally, women account for t... more Generally, gender-based violence is not limited to women alone, but globally, women account for the majority of people who suffer from various forms of gender violence, which are often perpetrated by men. While this is seen as a problem in developed countries, it is still widely accepted as a norm in developing countries like Nigeria, where cases of domestic violence are treated as private matters by the government. It is on this basis that the researchers did a general review of how violence against women has affected Nigeria's socioeconomic development and fostered poverty through loss of jobs, income, employment opportunities, death and health hazards. It shows that not only does violence against women affect the individuals involved, it also has an impact on business and government alike. Although this literature review does not give an estimate on the cost of GBV, it was able to show the current gap in the body of literature pertaining to the lack of study on the estimated cost of gender-based violence in Nigeria. This paper also discusses the forms such as physical, emotional, psychological sexual and economic abuse. Recommendations were also made to mitigate and eradicate this menace from our society and allow us to achieve our full socioeconomic potential by utilizing our full human resources, the majority of which are women, who account for more than half of the Nigerian population.
In recent years, there has been an increase in a wide range of crimes, including kidnapping, arme... more In recent years, there has been an increase in a wide range of crimes, including kidnapping, armed robbery, rape, bribery, corruption, and money laundering, as well as cybercrimes commonly referred to as "yahoo-yahoo" or "G-plus." The crime rate in Nigeria is said to be quite high. This study was able to determine whether the rate of these crimes had changed and, if so, what effect the economic recession had had on the crime rate. I investigated the effect of the economic downturn on the criminal behavior of youths, specifically in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, by comparing data from the pre-recession and post-recession periods. The necessary data from subjects was collected using a combination of longitudinal and cross-sectional study surveys; secondary data for the study was obtained from newspapers and crime statistics. Content analysis and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data. The combination of these instruments yielded comprehensive data on the topic and served as a basis for cross-checking the consistency of the information provided by respondents. In this study, I found that the decline in crude oil prices and poor economic policy were the primary causes of the economic recession during the examined time period. In addition, there were business closures during this time period due to low patronage and the high cost of conducting business in the country. There was a high unemployment rate, and those who were previously and legally employed were laid off, resulting in social unrest and youth unrest in the state. According to my analysis, there has been an increase in three types of crime as a result of the country's economic downturn: kidnapping, murder, and attempted murder.
The proliferation and widespread use of the internet in Nigeria has resulted in the emergence and... more The proliferation and widespread use of the internet in Nigeria has resulted in the emergence and spread of a wide range of computer-and internet-enabled device-related crimes. Identity theft, fraudulent electronic mail transmission, hacking, spamming, and machine spoofing are just a few examples of internet-facilitated crimes. This paper is an excerpt from the same author's unpublished book, "In a Time of Fraud: The Untold Story of the Nigerian Fraudster." Through participatory observations, surveys, and interviews, it aimed to expose the methods of internet fraudsters in Nigeria, also known as Gboys/Yahoo-boys, who operate in organized crime groups (OCGs), also known as Hustle Kingdoms (HKs). This paper attempts to demonstrate how widespread and interconnected the fraud networks and acts are in Nigeria and throughout Africa, as well as the complicity of the Nigerian police and the belief systems that fuel them.
African Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Research
The proliferation and widespread use of the internet in Nigeria has resulted in the emergence and... more The proliferation and widespread use of the internet in Nigeria has resulted in the emergence and spread of a wide range of computer- and internet-enabled device-related crimes. Identity theft, fraudulent electronic mail transmission, hacking, spamming, and machine spoofing are just a few examples of internet-facilitated crimes. This paper is an excerpt from the same author's unpublished book, "In a Time of Fraud: The Untold Story of the Nigerian Fraudster." Through participatory observations, surveys, and interviews, it aimed to expose the methods of internet fraudsters in Nigeria, also known as Gboys/Yahoo-boys, who operate in organized crime groups (OCGs), also known as Hustle Kingdoms (HKs). This paper attempts to demonstrate how widespread and interconnected the fraud networks and acts are in Nigeria and throughout Africa, as well as the complicity of the Nigerian police and the belief systems that fuel them.
In the first section of this paper, the author briefly discussed the prevalence of violence again... more In the first section of this paper, the author briefly discussed the prevalence of violence against women, which is as old as time itself and is pervasively perpetrated by men on women worldwide, regardless of their sociocultural, political, religious, or economic status. No nation in the world is immune to it. Nonetheless, severity varies. In contrast to developed nations, women in African nations are more likely to be abused. It is shockingly accepted and considered normal in this region of the world. The lack of data from victims is one of the greatest obstacles to assessing the full impact of gender-based violence in African societies. When this information is available, it is not always sufficient. Using the ecological model, the author attempts to classify the various forms of violence into four major categories, including physical, economic, psychological/emotional, and sexual abuse, as well as the factors responsible for them, including individual, relationship, community, and societal factors. On both the individual and societal levels, the negative consequences of violence were emphasized, and appropriate recommendations were made
Generally, gender-based violence is not limited to women alone, but globally, women account for t... more Generally, gender-based violence is not limited to women alone, but globally, women account for the majority of people who suffer from various forms of gender violence, which are often perpetrated by men. While this is seen as a problem in developed countries, it is still widely accepted as a norm in developing countries like Nigeria, where cases of domestic violence are treated as private matters by the government. It is on this basis that the researchers did a general review of how violence against women has affected Nigeria's socioeconomic development and fostered poverty through loss of jobs, income, employment opportunities, death and health hazards. It shows that not only does violence against women affect the individuals involved, it also has an impact on business and government alike. Although this literature review does not give an estimate on the cost of GBV, it was able to show the current gap in the body of literature pertaining to the lack of study on the estimated cost of gender-based violence in Nigeria. This paper also discusses the forms such as physical, emotional, psychological sexual and economic abuse. Recommendations were also made to mitigate and eradicate this menace from our society and allow us to achieve our full socioeconomic potential by utilizing our full human resources, the majority of which are women, who account for more than half of the Nigerian population.
In recent years, there has been an increase in a wide range of crimes, including kidnapping, arme... more In recent years, there has been an increase in a wide range of crimes, including kidnapping, armed robbery, rape, bribery, corruption, and money laundering, as well as cybercrimes commonly referred to as "yahoo-yahoo" or "G-plus." The crime rate in Nigeria is said to be quite high. This study was able to determine whether the rate of these crimes had changed and, if so, what effect the economic recession had had on the crime rate. I investigated the effect of the economic downturn on the criminal behavior of youths, specifically in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, by comparing data from the pre-recession and post-recession periods. The necessary data from subjects was collected using a combination of longitudinal and cross-sectional study surveys; secondary data for the study was obtained from newspapers and crime statistics. Content analysis and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data. The combination of these instruments yielded comprehensive data on the topic and served as a basis for cross-checking the consistency of the information provided by respondents. In this study, I found that the decline in crude oil prices and poor economic policy were the primary causes of the economic recession during the examined time period. In addition, there were business closures during this time period due to low patronage and the high cost of conducting business in the country. There was a high unemployment rate, and those who were previously and legally employed were laid off, resulting in social unrest and youth unrest in the state. According to my analysis, there has been an increase in three types of crime as a result of the country's economic downturn: kidnapping, murder, and attempted murder.
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