Background of the study: Lagos now has a population of more than 15 million people. The United Nations grants megacity classification to cities with populations of 10 million or more. Building and preserving a model megacity has significant obstacles. It might be difficult t...

Background of Study: Hypertension remains a major global public health challenge that has been identified as the leading risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality (Kearney, Whelton, Reynolds, Muntner, Whelton& He, 2004). It increases hardening of...

ABSTRACT

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative tool in the field of education, offering enhanced efficiency, personalized learning, and the potential to revolutionize academic practices. However, while AI has prov...

1.1 Background to the Study

Economic growth remains a fundamental objective for governments worldwide, particularly in developing economies like Nigeria, where macroeconomic stability is often threatened by persistent budget deficits. A budget deficit o...

An investigation of the adaptation of foreign phonological patterns in Nigerian English among urban youths

Background of the study
Urban youths in Nigeria are increasingly exposed to a myriad of linguistic influ...

The impact of intergenerational transmission on phonological continuity in Yoruba in Osun State

Background of the study
Intergenerational transmission is a vital process for the preservation and evolution of lan...

The effect of traditional storytelling on phonological patterns in Igbo language in Onitsha

Background of the study
Traditional storytelling has long been a cornerstone of cultural expression in Igbo communities...

An evaluation of phonological integration in multilingual settings among Nigerian elites in Abuja

Background of the study
In Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, multilingualism is a defining characteristic of the ur...

An assessment of tone sandhi phenomena in indigenous Nigerian languages among the Edo

Background of the study
Tone sandhi, the alteration of tone in specific linguistic contexts, is a significant phonological ph...

An appraisal of the influence of social media on phonological change in Nigerian Pidgin

Background of the study
Social media has transformed communication practices worldwide, and Nigerian Pidgin is no exception...

An examination of the role of prosody in shaping phonological structures in Yoruba language

Background of the study
Prosody, the rhythm, stress, and intonation of speech, is fundamental in shaping the phonologic...

The impact of urbanization on the phonological systems of Nigerian indigenous languages

Background of the study
Urbanization is reshaping societies across Nigeria, with significant consequences for indigenous la...

The effect of formal language instruction on phonological competence in Nigerian secondary schools

Background of the study
Formal language instruction in Nigerian secondary schools plays a critical role in shapi...

An evaluation of stress assignment patterns in Nigerian Pidgin among market traders in Lagos

Background of the study
Stress assignment, a fundamental aspect of phonology, plays a vital role in shaping the intell...

An assessment of the phonological implications of language borrowing in Igbo communities

Background of the study
Language borrowing is a pervasive phenomenon in Igbo communities, where historical and contemporar...

An appraisal of the role of radio in maintaining phonological standards in Nigerian English

Background of the study
Radio has long served as a crucial medium for the dissemination of language and culture, partic...

An examination of the influence of age on phonological variation in Hausa language in Sokoto

Background of the study
Age is a critical factor influencing linguistic variation, and this study examines its impact...

An investigation of the correlation between phonological awareness and reading skills in Nigerian primary schools

Background of the study
Phonological awareness—the ability to recognize and manipulate soun...

The impact of digital communication on the evolution of phonological systems among Nigerian youth

Background of the study
Digital communication has revolutionized how language is used and transmitted, especially...

The impact of morpheme structure on vocabulary development among Yoruba children in Ibadan

Background of the study
Morpheme structure, the smallest units of meaning in a language, plays a crucial role in vocabul...

The effect of affixation processes on Igbo word formation in Enugu

Background of the study
Affixation, a fundamental morphological process, plays a pivotal role in word formation in Igbo. In Enugu, where Igbo is...

An evaluation of compound word formation in Hausa language in Kano

Background of the study
Compound word formation is a dynamic morphological process that contributes significantly to the expressive capacity of...

An assessment of morphological richness in Nigerian Pidgin at Wazobia FM

Background of the study
Morphological richness refers to the complexity and variety of word-formation processes within a language. Nigeria...

An appraisal of derivational morphology in Efik language: A study in Calabar

Background of the study
Derivational morphology involves the creation of new words through the addition of affixes that alter meaning...

An examination of reduplication phenomena in Tiv language in Benue State

Background of the study
Reduplication, the repetition of a syllable or word, is a common morphological process used to convey intensity, p...

An investigation of inflectional morphology in Igbo among university students in Anambra

Background of the study
Inflectional morphology, which involves modifying words to express grammatical features such as te...

The impact of language contact on morphological structures among Yoruba and English speakers in Lagos

Background of the study
In Lagos, a major urban melting pot, extensive language contact occurs between Yoruba...

The effect of bilingualism on morphological processes in Hausa language in Kaduna

Background of the study
Bilingualism, prevalent in Kaduna, profoundly affects the morphological processes of the Hausa language....

An assessment of the role of compounding in the development of Nigerian Pidgin vocabulary

Background of the study
Compounding, the process of combining two or more words to create new lexical items, is a promine...

An appraisal of affixation in Yoruba language among traditional poets in Abeokuta

Background of the study
Affixation, a fundamental morphological process, is instrumental in the creative expression of Yoruba tra...