
A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING SERVICES EFFECT ON SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN NIGERIA
Background to the study
Since the Nigeria Republic's independence from colonial rule, numerous positive advances have occurred, both in the structure and operation of society, with the educational system being no exception. In Nigeria, the educational system appears...
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A 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...
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A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON THE WAYS OF GENERATING INCOME IN NIGERIAN LIBRARIES
Background to the study
Generally, sufficient funding is needed for effective library and information service delivery; also while responding to the opportunities of digital revolution, the library faces renewed and intensified period of financial strin...
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AN ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF POVERTY ON CRIMINAL BEHAVIOUR AMONG YOUTHS
ABSTRACT: Criminal behavior could be seen as a fault of the social system whose institutions do not work equally for all its members. This phenomenon has become a recurrent problem in Nigeria among youths, despite concerted efforts made by government, intern...
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COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE STRENGTH OF CONCRETE MADE FROM VARIOUS AGGREGATE
INTRODUCTION: This work was to present in one weight, the fundamental and practical information in the filed of the comparative analysis of the strength of concrete made from various aggregate which may be useful to people involve in civil and structural engineer...
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FISCAL FEDERALISM IN NIGERIA: THEORY AND DIMENSIONS
ABSTRACT: The dynamism and complexity of Nigeria’s federalism has attracted academic scrutiny. This is because it has generated so many problems capable of threatening the corporate existence and continuity of the Nigerian state. This research, therefore, inquired into the...
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GOOD GOVERNANCE AND CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
Background to the Study: Governance, according to the World Bank Report (2010) is the exercise of political power in the management of a nation’s affairs. This definition thus implies that governance encompasses the state’s institutional and structura...
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IMPACT OF INTEREST RATE CHANGES ON EFFECTIVE PRICING OF BANK CREDIT IN NIGERIA
Background of the Study: Operators in the banking system argue that the pegging lending rate at the present level by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is not realistic as it is not market determined especially urban considered against the cost of deposits (term deposits and savin...
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LIQUIDITY MANAGEMENT IN BANKS: A STUDY OF SELECTED COMMERCIAL BANKS IN NIGERIA (2000-2009)
Background of the study: The whole concept of banking is built upon confidence in the liquidity of the bank. Liquidity management is critical in the banking operations. Customers place their deposits with a bank, confident that they can withdraw the deposit when...
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LOCAL 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...
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IMPACT 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...
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A CRITICAL EVALUATION OF APAPA PORT ACCESS
ABSTRACT: Transportation and traffic problems particularly, traffic congestion, delays, parking space difficulties, environmental pollution which started to manifest in Lagos since the early 1980's have continued to increase at an alarming rate and have now r...
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A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF FACTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR FINANCIAL DISTRESS IN NIGERIA BANKING SECTOR
Background of the study: In a development economy, where it is believed that adequate financial resources are a pre-requisite for industrial transformation, the importance of capital as a necessary though not sufficient condition for economic growth is recognized. However, this d...
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A CRITICAL ASSESSMENT OF THE USE OF MEDIA IN THE CAMPAIGN AGAINST THE SPREAD OF CORONA VIRUS DISEASE
Background to the study: The Covid-19 pandemic in Nigeria is part of the worldwide plague of coronavirus illness 2019 caused by SARS coronavirus (SARS Covid-19). Coronavirus was found for the first time in December of 2019 in Wuhan, China. The World Health Organi...
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THE EFFECT OF AGRICULTURAL LOAN ON FARMING ACTIVITIES IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT: This study was carried out to investigate the effect of agricultural loan on farming activities in Nigeria a case study of Ohaofia local government area of Abia state. Specifically, the study was aimed atknowing the difficulties encounter...
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A STUDY OF CHOSEN LOCALLY OWNED SHIPPING COMPANIES CONCERNING THE IMPACT OF THE CABOTAGE ACT ON LOCAL CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT
ABSTRACT: In 2003 the cabotage law was enacted with provisions to empower local investors to take control of the domestic shipping trade and from it develop enough muscle to assume the right of place for Nigeria as a maritime nation in the movement of her import...
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A STUDY ON ACCOUNTING AND MANAGEMENT PROBLEMS OF SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT: The industrialization of every nation emanates from the ability of private individuals and government in business to make optimum allocation of available resources in order to achieve future objectives. Business in the third world countries is char...
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A STUDY ON ACCOUNTING AND MANAGEMENT PROBLEMS OF SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT: The industrialization of every nation emanates from the ability of private individuals and government in business to make optimum allocation of available resources in order to achieve future objectives. Business in the third world countries is char...
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A STYLISTIC STUDY OF ADICHIE'S THE THINGS AROUND YOUR NECK AND PURPLE HIBISCUS
ABSTRACT: Style refers to an individual's unique approach or manner of accomplishing a task. The various aspects of human behaviour, such as dressing, speaking, acting, teaching, and writing, are influenced by a multitude of factors and ideol...
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AN INVESTIGATION OF THE CHALLENGES FACED BY ADOLESCENTS IN KATSINA STATE SECONDARY SCHOOLS
ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study was to investigate a survey pertaining to the challenges faced by teenagers in Nigerian secondary schools, specifically focusing on secondary schools located in Katsina State. The study specifically investigated the necessity o...
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AN ASSESSMENT OF THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF 5KVA INVERTER
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The unreliability of the nation's electrical power supply is a well-established truth in today's society. There is now a substantial disruption in the provision of electrical power over the whole planet. As a consequence of the disruption in...
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A CRITICAL EVALUATION OF THE NIGERIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY'S CAPACITY TO IMPLEMENT VALUE MANAGEMENT PROCESSES FOR EFFICIENT PROJECT EXECUTION
ABSTRACT: Value management is widely accepted as a technique in achieving value for money. In accordance with the stipulation of the Public Procurement Act in Nigeria that value for money practices should be followed in procuring public...
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AN ASSESSMENT OF TWITTER BAN ON DIGITAL MARKETING
ABSTRACT: The main focus of this study is to assessment of twitter ban on digital marketing using GoTv Lagos State as case study. The study adopted a survey research design and with the aid of convenient sampling techniques, 80 participants who are staff of...
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A CRITICAL EVALUATION OF THE CHALLENGES OF THE APAPA PORT ACCESS FOR COMMUTERS
ABSTRACT: Transportation and traffic problems particularly, traffic congestion, delays, parking space difficulties, environmental pollution which started to manifest in Lagos since the early 1980's have continued to increase at an alarming rate and have...
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AN EVALUATION OF BANDITRY AND ITS A CRITICAL EFFECT ON RURAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT: The study is focused on a critical evaluation of banditry and its effect on rural community development using funtua local Government in Kastina State as a case study. Survey research design and convenience sampling method was employed for the stu...
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AN EVALUATION OF TEACHERS' PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS AND THEIR IMPACT ON STUDENTS' ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT (A CASE STUDY OF LAGOS STATE)
ABSTRACT: This study on an evaluation of teachers' problem-solving skills and their impact on students' academic achievement. The study is was specifically focused on examining if problem-solving method can enhance critical thinking among secondary school...
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AN EVALUATION OF TEACHING AND LEARNING GRAMMATICAL STRUCTURES IN SELECTED PRIMARY SCHOOLS: A CASE STUDY OF KADUNA NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: In today's culture, both the teaching of and the study of the English language are considered to be of utmost importance. This is due of the many different functions it fulfills within the country's overall geopolitical framework. In Nigeria, the...
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AN EVALUATION OF THE CONNECTION BETWEEN POVERTY AND CRIMINAL ACTIVITY AMONG YOUTH
ABSTRACT: The broad objective of this study centers on an evaluation of the connection between poverty and criminal activity among youth. This study which sought to establish the impact of poverty on criminal behavior among youths in Nigeria is an attem...
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AN EXAMINATION OF DOMESTIC WATER DEMAND AND SUPPLY: A CASE STUDY OF ILORIN, KWARA STATE
Background of the study: Water is necessary for life, and its availability, usage, and spatial distribution are all linked to economic growth and societal progress. Aside from oxygen, water is essential to life; it is a cornerstone for human success because adequate and high-qual...
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AN 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...
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AN EXMINATION ON THE IMPACT OF GENDER INEQUALITY ON EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR WOMEN: A CASE STUDY OF KADUNA STATE
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The topic of unequal treatment of men and women is one that has been making headlines and resonating widely across society for decades. In order to examine this situation, one must try to get to the root of the problem and must understand the sociological...
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AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE IMPACT OF CLASSROOM SIZE ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF STUDY: The foundation for freedom and global progress continues to be high-quality education. In order to create regulations that would improve the quality of education from elementary school to tertiary institution, all hands must be on deck global...
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AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE IMPACT OF MULTIPLE TAXATION ON THE ACHIEVEMENT OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISE
Abstract: This study focuses on investigating the effects of multiple taxation on the performance of small and medium-sized enterprises. Throughout the years, small and medium size firms (SMEs) have emerged as a significant driver of job creation and the emp...
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AN INVESTIGATION ON THE FACTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR CONFLICT BETWEEN SECRETARIES AND BOSSES IN STATE OWNED ESTABLISHMENT
Background of the study: A secretary is an assistant to an executive who has mastery of office skills as well as the capacity to undertake responsibilities without direct supervision. This individual also demonstrates initiative, exercises judgement, and makes decisions within th...
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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LOCAL COMMUNITIES AWARENESS OF INSURANCE AND THE DEMAND FOR LIFE INSURANCE PRODUCTS
ABSTRACT: The main aim of this study is to examine the influence of insurance awareness on the demand for life insurance products in Lagos State, specifically concentrating on the population of Alimosho Local Government Area. The research study utilised a survey...
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APPRAISAL OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF RURAL BANKING PROGRAMME
ABSTRACT: The study's overall objective is to present an appraisal of the effectiveness of rural banking programme using Lagos State as case study.The research adopted the survey descriptive design and with the aid of convenience sampling metho...
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APPRAISING THE FACTORS AFFECTING HEALTH AND SAFETY IN SMALL MEDIUM AND LARGE CONSTRUCTION SITES IN OYO STATE
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: However, the construction industry is often regarded as one of the most hazardous sectors of the industry anywhere in the globe. According to the International Training Centre of the International Labour Organization (2011), a constructio...
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ASSESSMENT OF CAREER EXPECTATION ON THE CONFIDENTIAL CAPACITY OF SECRETARY IN A PUBLIC ESTABLISHMENT
Background of the study: Secretaries may work in a variety of settings, including government agencies, businesses, nonprofit groups, and industries. Of all these, the sector may stand to benefit the most from hiring the greatest secretaries and suffer the most from doing so. ...
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ASSESSMENT 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...
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PATIENTS' 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...
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ASSESSMENT OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS AND THE UTILIZATION OF TRADITIONAL HERBS IN THE TREATMENT OF MALARIA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Malaria is a potentially fatal disease that is spread from person to person by the bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito, as stated by the World Health Organization (WHO) (2019). Malaria is caused by parasites that are passed on t...
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ASSESSMENT OF TEACHING AND LEANING OF I.R.S AND THE INSTRUMENTALITY OF ICT IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL AYEDAADE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OSUN STATE
Background to the Study: Information and communication technology (ICT) is gaining importance in today's society, dubbed the information age, since it is considered to facilitate and accelerate our entrance into an information-based environment. In addition,...
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ASSESSMENT OF TEACHING AND LEARNING ENGLISH GRAMMATICAL STRUCTURES IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The teaching and study of the English language is extremely vital in today's culture. This is due to the different functions it plays in the country's geopolitical framework. English is widely used in Nigeria for communication, education, economic...
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ASSESSMENT OF TEAMWORK'S IMPACT ON ORGANIZATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Teamwork is frequently expected in the workplace. Basic collaboration entails everyone working together to help the organization, but complicated types of teamwork may entail "work teams" selected to complete a project by working closely togethe...
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ASSESSMENT OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF SIEVE EQUIPMENT
INTRODUCTION: Sieve equipment is a type of machine used to separate solid particles. Naturally, its manner of separation is comparable to slow sand filtration; nevertheless, sieving is a piece of unit operation that is carried out. According to T...
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ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ON RURAL DEVELOPMENT IN SOBA AND ZARIA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS KADUNA STATE
Background to the Study: The desire for creating local government anywhere in the world stems from the need to facilitate development at the grassroots level. The issue of rural development has been creating a lot of concern in most third world countries. There has been growing r...
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ASSESSMENT OF THE PROJECT FAILURE IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROJECTS
ABSTRACT: The broad aim of this study boarders on an evaluation of cause and effect of project failure in Lagos State. The study adopted the survey descriptive research design and with the aid of convenience sampling method, the researcher conveniently selected t...
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ASSESSMENT OF THE SURVIVAL PRACTICES OF QUANTIITY SURVEYING FIRMS IN A RECESSED ECONOMY
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The construction industry plays an important role in a nation’s economy and its activities are also vital to the achievement of national socio-economic development goals of providing shelter, infrastructure and employment. According to Aibinu and Ja...
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ASSESSMENT OF THE SURVIVAL PRACTICES OF QUANTIITY SURVEYING FIRMS IN A RECESSED ECONOMY
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The construction industry plays an important role in a nation’s economy and its activities are also vital to the achievement of national socio-economic development goals of providing shelter, infrastructure and employment. According to Aibinu and Ja...
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