A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF OUT-DOOR PLAY ENVIRONMENT IN PRIVATE AND PUBLIC PRE-SCHOOLS IN NIGERIA
Background to the Study
Children's play has always been a natural phenomenon. Children who are healthy and not disabled (physically challenged), according to Aziza (2000), cannot live without playing in their natural environments. In some cultures,...
View DetailsA COMPARATIVE STUDY ON “THE IMPORTANCE OF PIDGIN ENGLISH IN BROADCASTING” (A CASE STUDY OF THE ESBS ENUGU)
Pidgin English came into existence as a result of the coming of the colonial masters to Africa, the highly respected philosophers – said and I quote, “No language is an Island meaning that language only came into existence through a pre – existed one. Pidgin English came i...
View DetailsA COMPARATIVE SURVEY OF THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SCHOOL CHILDREN IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN NIGERIA
Background to the Study
The early schools in Nigeria were built by Christian Missionaries, and their goal was to convert the "Leate...
View DetailsATTITUDE OF MOTHERS TOWARDS IMMUNIZATION IN IKPOBA-OKHA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: According to the oxford advanced learners dictionary, immunization is the process of protecting an individual or animal from a disease especially by giving them an injection or a vaccine. Immunization is also defined as a process by which...
View DetailsCOMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE PERFORMANCE OF THE INSURANCE AND BANKING INDUSTRIES IN NIGERIA
Background: The insurance and banking industries, both of which are components of the Nigerian financial system, play very important role in the country. They jointly for the backbone of the economy without which all economic activities would come to a halt...
View DetailsVISUAL CLASSROOM AND TEXT BASED E- LEARNING
ABSTRACT- INTERNET: As global connection of computers sited around the world forming huge network for information to be shared and disseminated by many millions of people has done so well in information Technology and in education so to speak. Since the introduction of Value Adde...
View DetailsGOOD 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...
View DetailsGOVERNMENT POLICIES AS A TOOL FOR CREATING A BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: In a country with mixed economy like Nigeria, the government and the individual are managing the economy together. This means that people, groups and the three levels of government are free to start businesses. The three lowest levels of...
View DetailsKWAME NKRUMAHS CONSCIENCISM: A PHILOSOPHICAL ANALYSIS
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: According to African statesmen, the whites even after granting independence to the colonies they were governing left as a parting gift to the Africans the concept of neo-colonialism. Neo-colonialism is a situation whereby the black man feels inferior to t...
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 DetailsTHE EFFECT OF STREET HAWKING AMONG TEENAGE GIRLS
ABSTRACT: This study was carried out on the effect of street hawking among teenage girls using residence of Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State as case study. To achieve this 2 research hypothesis were formulated. The survey design was adopted and the simple random sam...
View DetailsTHE STUDY ON NUMBER OF CHILDREN BEING IMMUNIZED AGAINST MEALSES IN KOGI STATE FROM 2004-2009 A CASE STUDY OF NATIONAL PROGRAMME ON IMMUNIZATION (NPI) LOKOJA
BACKGROUND AND PROBLEM STATEMENT
In order to attain the health for all, it is very important that an attempt has to be made to address diseases burdens and other health problems that significantly contribute to the poor health status of Nigeria. Base on this, there is n...
View DetailsA COMPARATIVE SURVEY ON THE PERFORMANCE OF GOVERNMENT-OWNED AND PRIVATE-OWNED BROADCASTING MEDIA FIRMS IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT: This research work is aimed at finding the journalist that is freer between those in private and government owned media organizations, using Ray- power and SPLASH FM Enugu as a focus, to achieve maximum and accurate ...
View DetailsA CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF A SOAP PRODUCT: A STUDY OF LUX SOAP
Abstract: The soap that is used for the analysis is Lux. The analytical tests carried out on the soap are moisture content and free caustic alkali. For the determination of the moisture content, the materials and reagent that was used are: The Porcelain dish, Glass rod and Hot ai...
View DetailsA PHILOSOPHICAL LOOK INTO RELIGION AND FREEWILL IN THE LIGHT OF JAMES WILLIAM
INTRODUCTION: There are two good things in life: freedom of thought and freedom of action. In the whole world man is the only being that is condemned by its nature to be free as well as to be religious. So by nature man is endowed with the power of the will just as he is equally...
View DetailsA REVIEW OF CHALLENGES FACING MEDIA IN DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION (A CASE STUDY OF NIGERIA TELEVISION AUTHORITY)
ABSTRACT: The objective of this study is focused on a review of challenges facing media in dissemination of information in carrying out the research work, the researcher adopted the survey design using the questionnaire measuring instrument; this was to measure the pub...
View DetailsA STUDY OF MEDIA OWNERSHIP AND THE CREDIBILITY OF NEWS REPORTING IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT: The issues of media ownership and control can never be overemphasized due to the dwindling situations surrounding media practice in Nigeria. The media is said to take the coloration of where the practice is being carried out i.e the way the media operates in Nigeria can...
View DetailsA STUDY ON AUDIENCE PERCEPTION OF THE MEDIA IN MOBILIZING WOMEN FOR POLITICAL PARTICIPATION
ABSTRACT: This study was carried out to examine the audience perception of the media in mobilizing women for political participation using Mando area of Kaduna State as case study. Specifically, the study was aimed at examining the role of women in...
View DetailsA SURVEY OF ROLES AND PERFORMANCE EFFECTIVITY OF SECRETARIES IN MODERN COMMUNICATION INDUSTRIES IN ENUGU URBAN
ABSTACT: This study examined roles and performance efficiency and effectively of secretaries in modern communication industries in Enugu Urban.
People hold different opinions about the secretaries roles. they fail to understand that the secretary...
View DetailsA SURVEY ON DIROFILARIA IMMITIS AND ITS PREVALENCE IN DOGS IN ZARIA
ABSTRACT: The study on prevalence of Dirofilaria immitis was conducted in Zaria. A total of three hundred and seventeen dogs were examined from seven sampling sites; Samaru, Sabon Gari, Tudun Wada, Wusasa, Basawa, Kongo and Gyellesu from April to December 2012. 5...
View DetailsA SURVEY ON TAX INCENTIVE AS A CATALYST FOR PERFORMANCE OF BEVERAGE COMPANIES
ABSTRACT: The objective of this study was to examine the influence of tax incentives on the performance of beverage companies, focusing on selected beverage companies in Enugu State as a case study. The research study utilised a survey-based descriptiv...
View DetailsA BACTERIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER IN THE HALLS OF RESIDENCE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF BENIN
INTRODUCTION: Water has an essential role in life and is inextricably intertwined with it; without water, there would be no life. Because of this, it is essential that water always get the appropriate amount of attention at all times. The provision of clean water...
View DetailsAN APPRAISAL OF FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT IN NIGERIA: A SURVEY OF JOURNALISTS PERCEPTION
ABSTRACT: The purpose of this work was to do an evaluative study of the Freedom of Information Act and media practice in Nigeria. The survey research method was adopted. To this end, the researcher issued 220 copies of questionnaire to randomly selected journalis...
View DetailsAN ASSESSMENT INTO THE FREQUENCY OF URINARY TRACT PARASITES IN PATIENTS
Background to the Study: An infection of any region of the urinary system is referred to as a urinary tract infection (often abbreviated as UTI). The kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra are the components that make up the urinary tract. Any component of these...
View DetailsAN ASSESSMENT OF ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEM AND THE GROWTH OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT: The study examined the accounting information system and the growth of small and medium scale enterprises (a study of SME’s in Lagos metropolis). Two theories were used in the study to have a wide scope in the research, namely; the Contingenc...
View DetailsAN ASSESSMENT OF DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF LANGUAGE TRANSLATOR
INTRODUCTION: Electronic Benin Phrasebook is a computer-based system (processed by Assembler) that was developed to specifications in an effort to build a variable, reliable, beneficial, and good relationship between two parties who share one source of motivation, which is t...
View DetailsAN ASSESSMENT OF ELECTRONIC MEDIA AND ITS ROLE IN NATIONAL IMAGE BUILDING IN NIGERIA
ABSTARCT: This study was carried out on the role of electronic media in national image building using Channels Television, Lagos State. To achieve this, three significant research objectives were formulated. The survey design was adopted and the simple...
View DetailsAN ASSESSMENT OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS AND ITS IMPACT ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION
ABSTRACT: When a state has more than one level of government, it is assumed that there will be some existing framework and procedures in place to deal with the interdependence that will occur. Intergovernmental relations are describes the interactions betwee...
View DetailsAN ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECT OF ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS ON CORPORATE PERFORMANCE
ABSTRACT: The main objective of the study is to examine how the environmental factors could affect the corporate performance using selected business organization in Warri Delta State as case study.Survey research design was employed for the study and with the con...
View DetailsA CRITICAL EVALUATION OF THE ADVERSE IMPACT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ON ADOLESCENT EDUCATION
ABSTRACT: ICT gadgets are easily accessible to children due to parents care-free attitudes. The study identified various ICT gadgets children are easily addicted to. Findings from the study revealed most parents have ICT gadgets at home. Based on the findings in this study and th...
View DetailsAN ASSESSMENT OF THE ROLE OF NEWSPAPER IN MOBILIZING WOMEN FOR POLITICAL PARTICIPATION IN NIGERIA
ABSTARCT: This study was carried out on the role of newspaper in mobilizing women for political participation in Nigeria. To achieve this, four significant research objectives were formulated. The survey design was adopted and the simple random sampling...
View DetailsAN ASSESSMENT OF WORKABILITY OF FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA) IN JOURNALISM PROFESSION IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT: This work set out to study the workability of freedom of information Act (FOIA) in Journalism profession in Nigeria. In 2011, the bill FOIA was assented to by the president of the federal republic of Nigeria president Goodluck Jonathan after...
View DetailsAN ASSESSMENT OF TWITTER BAN ON NIGERIA’S IMAGE IN THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY
ABSTRACT: This focus of this study is to assess twitter ban on Nigeria’s image in the international community using Abuja as case Study, Nigeria. Survey research design was adopted for the study and with the aid of convenient sampling method, the resea...
View DetailsAN ASSESSMENT ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TEACHERS’ ATTITUDE AND STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN BUSINESS STUDIES
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: A teacher is a significant figure in the school environment where he works and so his attitude to work tends to have significant implications, which cannot be dismissed with a wave of hand if academic excellence is to be achieved in our e...
View DetailsAN EVALUATION OF ELECTORAL VIOLENCE IN NIGERIA: THE CASE OF ANAMBRA STATE GUBERNATORIAL ELECTIONS
Abstract: The research work examined the concept of Electoral Violence as perceived by some analysis of democratic elections. It traced the history of Electoral Violence in Nigeria. It also examined Electoral Viole...
View DetailsAN EVALUATION OF EXTRACTION, CHARACTERIZATION AND ANTI-MICROBIAL SCREENING OF WHITE STAR APPLE CRYSOPHYLLUM ALBIDUM SEED OIL
ABSTRACT: Crysophylum albidum oil was extracted from its seed. The percentage yield was 2.56%. The characterization of the oil showed showed that the refractive index is 1.487, peroxide value is 45.4mg/kg, iodine value is 50.76g, saponification value is 105.188, free fatty a...
View DetailsAN EVALUATION OF THE PROBLEM AND PROSPECT OF FEDERALISM IN NIGERIA
Background of the study: Federalism has developed as one of the most popular models of governance because to its integrative ability to assess the various political life of multi-ethnic, multi-religious, and multi-lingual countries. Federalism, on the other hand,...
View DetailsAN EXAMINATION OF FACTORS INFLUENCING THE LOW EMPLOYMENT RATE OF PEOPLE WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITY IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT: This study was carried out on the factors influencing the low employment rate of people with physical disability in Nigeria. The survey design was adopted and the simple random sampling techniques were employed in this study. The population size co...
View DetailsAN EXAMINATION OF IMPROVED FAULT LOCATION ON POWER SYSTEM TRANSIMMISION LINES USING FUZZY LOGIC APPROACH
BACKGROUND: The reliable operation of large power systems with small stability margin is highly dependent on systems and protection devices. The application of microprocessor based (numeric) relaying protection has improved performance over time but, this has not led to a major i...
View DetailsAN 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...
View DetailsAN INVESTIGATION INTO THE CAUSES, PREVALENCE AND EFFECT OF FEMALE PROSTITUTION IN NIGERIA TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS: A CASE STUDY OF COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, EKIADOLOR-BENIN
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: Prostitution has become rampant in our society today among growing teens and youths. These young people see selling of their bodies as the fastest way of getting income for their keeps. In the past those engaged in prostitution use to be women sellin...
View DetailsAN INVESTIGATION INTO THE EFFECT OF PURE WATER MANUFACTURING ON THE ECONOMIC GROWTH OF NIGERIA
Background to the Study:There has been a lot of emphasis placed on the significance of water to human existence due to the fact that it is necessary for survival. Water that is consistently pure and nutritious must be available to the people who live in a specifi...
View DetailsA COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF CUSTOMER RELATIONS PRACTISES AND BANK PATRONAGE
Background of the Study: Communication is acknowledged all over the world as the most distinctive factor for human interaction. Over the years it has become needful for organization to relate with customers. Hitherto internet era in the world, customers largely s...
View DetailsA STUDY ON THE EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF SECURITY AGENCIES IN NIGERIAN PORTS
Background of the study: The assertion that Nigeria is one of the most successful maritime nations in the world is supported by the fact that this view is shared by both domestic maritime operators and those based in other countries. Ports are intended to be secure areas, and the...
View DetailsAN ANALYSIS OF THE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND DESIGN PREREQUISITES FOR A MEGA FILLING STATION
INTRODUCTION: The development of internal combustion engines resulted in a growth in the need for the consumption of fuel in the modern era. As the number of people who own cars has increased, there has been a corresponding rise in the need for gas stations. A gasoline station ou...
View DetailsAN INVESTIGATION OF FACTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONTROL OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASES AND ITS EFFECT IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS: A CASE STUDY OF OREDO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE
Background To The Study: Even if man has virtually perfect power over all things on earth, he is nonetheless susceptible to the environmental challenges that he has produced on a physical, biological, and social level. This is something that cann...
View DetailsAN INVESTIGATION OF FUNGI RELATED WITH SPOILAGE OF SMOKED DRIED FISH
Background Of The Study: Fish is an excellent source of protein and has a high nutrient density. If it is treated improperly, however, it might serve as a good substrate for the development of microbes (Abulu, 2022). The degradation of fish products may be attrib...
View DetailsAN INVESTIGATION OF SOCIAL MEDIA USAGE AND ITS IMPACT ON STUDENTS EXPOSURE TO CYBERCRIMES
Background of the study: Technology has been the success story of our century and has opened doors for beneficial inventions. Technology has countries interconnected and the world has now become a global village (Ojo 2019). he information of most people and...
View DetailsTHE ROLE OF THE CHURCH IN NATION BUILDING: A SURVEY ON CHRISTIAN PARTICIPATION IN POLITICS
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: Nigerian Christianity dates back to the abolition of the trans-Atlantic slave trade in the early nineteenth century, which was followed by the emergence of a literate African elite, consisting of liberated and returned slaves as well as local converts. Th...
View DetailsA STUDY EXAMINING THE PREVALENCE OF URINARY TRACT PARASITES AMONG PATIENTS
Background to the Study: An infection of any region of the urinary system is referred to as a urinary tract infection (often abbreviated as UTI). The kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra are the components that make up the urinary tract. Any component of these...
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