IMPACTS OF JIGSAW II CO-OPERATIVE LEARNING STRATEGY ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND RETENTION IN MENSURATION AMONG SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN KANO STATE, NIGERIA
The main concepts, procedures, and logic that solve problems are the focus of mathematics. It is generally acknowledged as being essential to any society's progress. This is so because a country's ability to develop is reliant on its progress in science and technology. But without mathema...
View DetailsA COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF PIPEBORNE WATER AND OTHER SOURCES OF WATER WITHIN ENUGU METROPOLIS FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION (INDEPENDENCE LAYOUT LOCALITY)
In light of the creation idea, it is abundantly evident that water has been around for at least as long as people have. Since the beginning of time, man has made use of this one-of-a-kind commodity for a wide variety of uses, including those in the home.
The majority of our water comes...
View DetailsA COMPARATIVE STUDY ON HEALTH EDUCATION INTERVENTION ON MALARIA PREVENTION IN COMMUNITIES
Background to the Study
Nigeria is a nation fill with vegetation and water bodies; this is usually pronounced in the eastern and the southern part of the country. This is usually good for the people living in such environment in terms of agriculture and...
View DetailsAGRICULTURE FINANCING IN NIGERIA PROBLEMS AND PROSPECT
ABSTRACT: This project seeks to bring together existing state of knowledge and existing state of practice in agriculture sector new techniques have to be proven before they are adopted in the general practice. Chapter one of this project will deal with the statement of problems r...
View DetailsANALYSIS OF THE PROBLEMS OF AGRICULTURAL CREDIT TO FARMERS
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY : Farmer need productive resources and these resources are acquired with owned or borrowed fund. Agriculture is very important to the economic of most developing countries of the world and because of this, a supply of adequate farmer finance is essent...
View DetailsAPPRAISAL OF OBTAINING AGRICULTURAL CREDITS/LOANS: A CASE STUDY OF OVIA NORTH EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: Farmer need productive resources and these resources are acquired with owned or borrowed fund. Agriculture is very important to the economic of most developing countries of the world and because of this, a supply of adequate farmer finance is essenti...
View DetailsCONSTRAINTS OF EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION
BACKGROUND OF STUDY: Vocational/ technical education are among the vital tools an individual can use to be developed. It is a training for useful employment in trade, industries, agriculture, business and home making etc. the emphasis on vocation/technical;...
View DetailsEVALUATION OF THE EFFECTS OF FLOODING ON THREE VARIETIES OF RICE
Background of the Study: The damaging effects of flooding remain as major sources of concerns among millions of rice farmers worldwide. The weather change due to various reasons causing unexpected and sudden flood recently in Nigeria has negative impacts on rice farming and peopl...
View DetailsLOCAL PRODUCTION AND IT IMPACT IN NIGERIA ECONOMY
Background of the study: The structure of the Nigerian economy is typical of an underdeveloped country. Over half of the gross domestic product (GDP) is accounted for by the primary sector with agriculture continuing to play an important role. The oil and gas sector, in particula...
View DetailsMANAGEMENT PROBLEMS OF PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
BACKGROUND OF STUDY: In any developing economy, the government is the main initiator and promoter economic development, especially in Nigeria. In developing countries, governments usually intervene some areas of the economic in which the private...
View DetailsSOLAR TECHNOLOGY: AN ALTERNATIVE SOURCE OF ENERGY FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Background of the study: The development of a nation brings an effective transformation of its socio-political, economic, cultural, technology and industrial bases. More so, within the particular conception of socio-economic processes which underscores every econ...
View DetailsTHE CONSTRAINTS OF AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
Background of the study: Agriculture is the most basic form of human activities in the whole world. It includes the cultivation of crops as well as rearing of animals for human uses. Today in Nigeria, about 70% of its population is engaged in this activity. Despite the larg...
View DetailsIMPACT OF FUEL SCARCITY ON NIGERIA’S ECONOMY
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Until the early 70’s, the mainstay of Nigeria economy was agriculture. Then the country was famed for her proficiency in the production of groundnuts hence the Kano groundnut pyramids, oil palm and the faster part of cocoa in the we...
View DetailsIMPACT OF AGRICULTURAL OUTPUT ON NIGERIAN ECONOMY
Background of the study: One of the important objectives of macroeconomic policy in has been the rapid economic growth of an economy. Economic growth is defined as “the process whereby the real per capita income of a country over a long period of time.” Economic growt...
View DetailsTHE IMPACT OF PRACTICAL WORK ON THE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF SOME CONCEPTS IN BIOLOGY IN SOME SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Science is a great enterprise which nations depend on, in-order to advance technologically. Science therefore is receiving much emphasis in education because of its significance and relevance to life and society. Biology is th...
View DetailsTHE ROLE OF AGRICULTURE CREDIT GUARANTEE SCHEME FUND IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF AGRICULTURE (A CASE STUDY OF CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA, ENUGU)
ABSTRACT: Agricultural credit guarantee scheme fund was established to help farmers who have little or no collateral to get loans from commercial banks by CBN. It was the aim of this research work to find out if CBN has helped in developing cooperative activities in agricultural...
View DetailsA CRITICAL EXAMINATION OF INFANT MORTALITY RATE IN ABIA STATE: A CASE STUDY OF FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE UMUAHIA
INTRODUCTION: The federal government has made significant progress in the following fields since Nigeria gained independence in 1960: agriculture, education, industries, health services, banking, among others. The government has worked to guarantee that everyone, especially women...
View DetailsA CRITICAL INVESTIGATION OF AGRICULTURE AND ITS IMPACTS ON ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA
Background to the Study: Agriculture comes from the Latin words "ager," which means "field," and "cultura," which means "cultivation." This shows that crop cultivation was the oldest type of agriculture (Are, Igbokwe, Asadu, Bawa, 2010...
View DetailsA STATISTICAL STUDY ON THE EFFECTS OF AGRICULTURAL LOANS ON FARMING ACTIVITIES IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT: Since the discovery of crude oil in Nigeria, farming activities has had its fare share of inconsistencies and relegation. Agriculture is a very important sector of Nigeria’s economy. Its role in economic development cannot be over emphasized; umar...
View DetailsA SURVEY OF FUEL HIKE AND ITS IMPLICATIONS ON FOOD PRODUCTION AND SUPPLY IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: A historical examination of the Nigerian economy and its expansion reveals farming as the primary economic sector and the source of foreign exchange. Agriculture accounted for more than 80% of export profits and salaries in the 1960s, but...
View DetailsAGRICULTURAL BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION: STRATEGIES FOR INVOLVING RURAL FARMERS IN AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT: Akwa Ibom States is located in the rainforest belt of Nigeria known for preponderance of agricultural biodiversity. Agricultural biodiversity or agrobiodiversity is succinctly referred, is the diversity of agrogenetic resources used directly for food an...
View DetailsA CRITICAL EVALUATION OF ECONOMIC FLUCTUATIONS AND THEIR IMPACT ON THE MANAGEMENT OF REAL ESTATE IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT: The real estate market is a crucial component of the overall business economy. The business economy and the real property market are closely intertwined, such that changes in one sector can influence or be influenced by trends in the other. This st...
View DetailsAN EVALUATION ON STUDENTS PERCEPTION AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN CHEMISTRY (A CASE STUDY OF SOME SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOL IN DAWAKIN TOFA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KANO STATE)
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Chemistry as a science subject plays a vital role in transforming the environment and improving the general quality of life. It is essentially needed for a nation’s technological development. As a core science subject, the prop...
View DetailsAN EXAMINATION OF FACTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE BEHAVIOR OF WOMEN TOWARDS FAMILY PLANNING IN NIGERIA
Background of the Study: Family planning is the process of having a specific number of children at intervals acceptable by individuals or couples, with the goal of promoting both the health and welfare of the family unit as a whole. As the name suggests, family planning involves...
View DetailsAN EXAMINATION OF SOCIETAL INFLUENCE ON YOUTH RITUALISM
ABSTRACT: The main objective of this study is to analyse the impact of societal influence on youth ritualism, with a specific focus on the case of Micheal Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike. The chosen research design for this study is the survey method fo...
View DetailsAN EXAMINATION OF THE IMPACT OF HERDSMEN ACTIVITIES ON COMMUNITY SETTLEMENT IN OGUN STATE
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Without a shadow of a doubt, the Fulani are an important cog in the economic machine that is Nigeria. They are the most important breeders of goats, sheep, and cattle, which are the most important sources of meat and an economical source...
View DetailsAN INVESTIGATION INTO THE PROBLEMS OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Generally speaking, small and medium-sized businesses (also known as SMEs) are considered to be the main power of every nation's economic progress, and they are also recognized as justified methods that promote development internation...
View DetailsA COMPREHENSIVE INQUIRY INTO THE FACTORS INFLUENCING THE SUCCESSFUL ENGAGEMENT OF WOMEN IN ADULT EDUCATION IN NIGERIA
Background of the study: The central tenet of the Nigerian educational system is the development of the whole person into a responsible and productive member of society. This is accomplished through the acquisition of the appropriate knowledge, mental and physical capabilities, a...
View DetailsAN INVESTIGATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION IN NIGERIA: ISSUES AND SOLUTIONS
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: Nigeria, which can be found in West Africa, spans a total of 983,213 square kilometers throughout its landmass. According to estimates provided by the World Bank, the country now has an estimated population of more than 150 million...
View DetailsANALYSIS OF MAINTENANCE CULTURE EMPLOYED IN PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Over the years, Nigeria has had a number of laudable projects that makes one proud of being a Nigerian. These projects range from the Liberty Stadium, Ibadan (now called the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium) to the National Stadium Lagos, Universities, hospitals,...
View DetailsAPPRAISAL OF THE PROBLEM FACED BY SMALL FARM HOLDERS IN ACCESSING LOAN FACILITIES
Background of the study: Farmers need productive resources and these resources are acquired with owned or borrowed fund. Agricultural is very important to the economy of must developing countries of the world and because of this, a supply of adequate finance is essential for nati...
View DetailsASSESSMENT OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND VARIABILITY IN COASTAL REGION
INTRODUCTION: Among the major problems facing mankind today, is the issue of climate change and variability. Climate change has long-since ceased to be a scientific curiosity, and no longer a mere environmental and regulatory concerns but a major, overriding envi...
View DetailsASSESSMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL INFLUENCES ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SOCIAL STUDIES STUDENTS
Background to the Study: Education is the most important component of human resources development and is accorded a pride of place in many countries‟ developmental activities. There is no doubt that the importance of education cannot be underscored because there...
View DetailsPATIENTS' KNOWLEDGE AND PERCEPTION OF HYPERTENSION AND ITS MANAGEMENT
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...
View DetailsASSESSMENT OF STUDY HABITS AND THEIR IMPACT ON SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS' ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
BACKGROUND OF STUDY: Scholars and educational authorities have long been interested in the relationship between study habits and student academic achievement. Students in any educational environment are always striving for academic achievement, and academic perfo...
View DetailsASSESSMENT OF THE CAUSES OF POOR ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN AGRICULTURE
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Agricultural Science is a science subject taught in Nigerian secondary schools with the aim of educating students in the knowledge and practice of agriculture in order to increase food production and contribute to the country's overal...
View DetailsASSESSMENT of THE ECONOMIC PROBLEMS AFFECTING CASSAVA PRODUCTION IN ITU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
Background of the study: Cassava is one of the world's most important staple food crops, supplying a significant source of glucose to people who consume it. Since independence, Nigeria has enacted several development-oriented programmes, particularly in the agricultural...
View DetailsASSESSMENT OF THE PROFITABILITY OF IMPROVED AGRICULTURE AND ITS RELATIONSHIP TO POVERTY STATUS
ABSTRACT: Sustainable increase in honeybee production and productivities is sine qua non to bridge honey products gaps in Nigeria and a path to self-sufficient in food production and conservation of ecosystem through honeybee pollination service. The study was un...
View DetailsASSESSMENT OF THE ROLE OF GENDER IN COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT
Background Of The Study: Gender refers to the socially constructed roles, behaviours, activities, and a...
View DetailsASSESSMENT OF TOURISM CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SOCIOECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF OSUN STATE)
Background of Study: The United Nations of World Tourism Organization defines tourism as the activities of persons travelling to and staying in places outside his/her usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for any purpose including holiday...
View DetailsASSESSMENT ON THE IMPORTANCE OF SIWES TO BUSINESS EDUCATION PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES
Background of the study: The type of a country's educational system and program is often thought to have an impact on its degree of development. This statement is accurate to the degree that a nation's technical goals are often embedded in its educational goals and progra...
View DetailsASSESSMENT ON THE ROLE OF CAPITAL MARKET ON PRIVATIZATION PROCESS IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF THE BODY: Privatization Appeared on standard dictionaries only in the early 1980s [it appeared in Webster new collegiate Dictionary is one of the radical methods through for thinning the government owned enterprises [which failed to maximize gr...
View DetailsATTITUDES OF TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION STUDENTS TOWARDS STUDENTS’ INDUSTRIAL WORK EXPERIENCE SCHEME (SIWES) (A case study of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State)
Background to the Study: Attitude as a concept is concerned with individuals’ way of thinking, acting, and behaving. Attitudes are formed as a result of some kind of learning experiences. Attitude is fundamental to understanding social perception of people...
View DetailsAUTONOMY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN NIGERIA: ISSUES AND WAY FORWARD
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The Nigerian government structure is made up of three tiers, which are the federal government, state government and the local government. The three of them are involved in delivering dividends of democracy to the people. They each have th...
View DetailsAVAILABILITY AND ADEQUACY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE TEACHERS AND INFLUENCE ON STUDENT PERFORMANCE IN GOMBE STATE
Background of the study: Education is a necessary component for the growth of any civilization and is viewed as a means of increasing political and social awareness as well as maintaining manpower levels. Education, according to Yara and Otieno (2010), is a fundamental human righ...
View DetailsBIODIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION
ABSTRACT: Akwa Ibom State is located in the rainforest belt of Nigeria known for preponderance of agricultural biodiversity. Agricultural biodiversity or agrobiodiversity is succinctly referred, is the diversity of agrogenetic resources used directly for food and...
View DetailsAN EMPIRICAL INVESTIGATION INTO THE CAUSES AND EFFECT OF SOIL EROSION IN OVIA NORTH EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE
Background To The Study: Erosion is recognized as one of the world's most serious environmental problems (Pimentel et al., 2005, Shiferaw and Holden, 2009). Globally, about 80% of the current degradation of agricultural land is caused by soil erosion (Angima...
View DetailsAN EXAMINATION OF THE CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF WATER POLLUTION IN SOCIETIES
ABSTRACT: This research studied and analyzed Water Pollution, the causes, the effects, the sources, types and control of Water Pollution in the societies. Water pollution occurred when pollutants were discharged directly or indirectly into water bodies...
View DetailsA STUDY ON THE CHALLENGES MILITATING YAM PRODUCTION IN EDO STATE
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Yams (Dioscorea species of the family Dioscoreaceae) are a significant crop for food, money, and cultural customs. West and Central Africa is the leading producing and consumption region for yams in the globe (Ayeni, Adetunji, & Oyeni...
View DetailsA COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION ELUCIDATING THE JUXTAPOSITION OF NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND FEDERALISM IN THE CONTEXTS OF NIGERIA AND SOUTH AFRICA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: A very striking feature of every federal state is the existence of diversities. Whether federations are formed by integration of previously independent entities or through differentiation of a single entity into many components, the...
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