Chapter One — 1.1 Background to the Study

Internal Displacement has increasingly attracted the attention of researchers, regulators, and practitioners concerned with household livelihood. This growing interest reflects the recognition that internal displacement does not operate in isolation, but interacts with a wider set of institutional and market conditions found within the Nigerian Capital Market.

the Nigerian Capital Market presents a useful setting for examining this relationship precisely because the conditions there — structural, regulatory, and behavioural — differ from those typically assumed in the broader literature, most of which draws on evidence from more developed economies.

1.2 Statement of the Problem

Despite a growing body of literature on internal displacement, there remains limited consensus on the precise nature of its relationship with household livelihood, particularly within the Nigerian Capital Market. Many organizations continue to make decisions about internal displacement without a clear, evidence-based understanding of how those decisions ultimately affect household livelihood. This gap between practice and empirical understanding is the central problem this study seeks to address.

1.3 Objectives of the Study

1. To examine the effect of Internal Displacement on household livelihood in the Nigerian Capital Market.
2. To assess the extent to which internal displacement influences household livelihood within the study area.
3. To identify the challenges associated with internal displacement in relation to household livelihood.
4. To recommend strategies for optimizing internal displacement in order to improve household livelihood.

1.4 Research Questions

1. What is the effect of internal displacement on household livelihood in the Nigerian Capital Market?
2. To what extent does internal displacement influence household livelihood within the study area?
3. What challenges are associated with internal displacement in relation to household livelihood?
4. What strategies can be adopted to optimize internal displacement in order to improve household livelihood?

1.5 Significance of the Study

Beyond its academic contribution to the field of sociology, this study has practical value for management teams within the Nigerian Capital Market seeking to understand how internal displacement translates into measurable outcomes around household livelihood. It is equally useful to students and future researchers looking for a localized empirical reference on this relationship.

1.6 Scope of the Study

In terms of scope, this study confines itself to the Nigerian Capital Market, focusing specifically on how internal displacement relates to household livelihood within that setting. Findings are interpreted within these boundaries rather than as universal claims applicable to every organization or market.