A CARD BASED SECURITY SYSTEM (A CASE STUDY OF ECO BANK)
INTRODUCTION AND HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
The idea of self-service in retail banking developed through independent and simultaneous effort in Japan, Sweden, the United States and the United Kingdom. In the USA, Luther George Sunsjan has been wrongly credited with developin...
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 STUDY OF SICKLE CELL DISEASE AND RHESUS FACTOR COMPARABILITY AMONG COUPLES IN YENEGOA AND PORT HARCOURT
ABSTRACT: The study on a comparative study of sickle cell disease and Rhesus factor comparability among couples in Yenegoa and Port Harcourt aimed at evaluating the media campaign in creating awareness on sickle cell and Rhesus factor among couples in Yenegoa and port H...
View DetailsAN ASSESSMENT OF MASS MEDIA AND THE MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS IN NIGERIA
Abstract: From all indications, it has become obvious that the mass media has a great role to play in the management of human rights abuse in Nigeria, taking into cognizance their &nbs...
View DetailsAN ASSESSMENT OF PHOTOGRAPHS AND CARTOONS AS COMMUNICATION INSTRUMENTS
ABSTRACT: Photographs in news stories can stimulate opinion change, either making a reader love the good advertised, or making the reader hate it. In view of the foregoing, this study sought to ascertain an “Assessment of Readers Perception on the use of photographs i...
View DetailsAN ASSESSMENT OF POLITICAL ADVERTISING ON ELECTORATES IN THE 2015 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
Abstract: World over, political aspirants adopt the use of diverse campaign strategies such as political advertising in order to sensitize the electorates to vote in their favor. These advertisements often present an exaggeration of what the society stand to gain by voting for the aspirant, as we...
View DetailsCHALLENGES OF NEWSPAPER CIRCULATION IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Newspapers, which constitute the vocal and vibrant press, have consistently championed the fight again...
View DetailsDESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A COMPUTERIZED MAILING SYSTEM (A CASE STUDY OF NIGERIAN POSTAL SERVICE (NIPOST) UYO)
Introduction: This chapter introduces a computerized mailing system. It focuses on the theoretical background of the research, statement of the problem, aim and objectives of the study, significance of the study, scope of the study and the organization of the study.
<... View DetailsDESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ONLINE MARKETING INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Background of the Study: The Internet has its origins in cold war and technological rivalry between USSR and US. In fact "while the World Wide Web was created in 1991, its origin dates back to 1957 when the Soviet Union launched the Sputnik I satellite" (Dickey and Lewi...
View DetailsTHE EFFECT OF GOVERNMENT POLICY ON COMMERCIAL BANK LENDING ABILITY IN NIGERIA A CASE STUDY OF UNION BANK
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The banking system in Nigeria has undergone radical changes during the 35 years since independence . Banking developed from an industry which in 1960. was dominated by a small number of foreign owned banks into, one in which public sector ownership...
View DetailsPROBLEMS AND PROSPECT OF ELECTRONIC BANKING IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Financial institutions have been early adopters of smart card and credit cards technology, in the system and more recently, the launching of internet banking have transformed the world into a global village linked with electronic impulses...
View DetailsFUNGI ASSOCIATED WITH SPOILAGE OF SMOKED DRIED FISH
ABSTRACT: This study was carried out on fungi associated with spoilage of smoked dried fish. To achieve this 2 research objectives were formulated. The study made use of four fish samples. The Four fish samples used for the study were purchased from four di...
View DetailsGODFATHERISM AND POLITICAL CONFLICT IN NIGERIA: AN OPINION SURVEY OF VOTERS
INTRODUCTION: The human race will never see the end of troubles until political power is entrusted to the lover of wisdom “Plato Republic”. My first approach to the challenge of this topic, is that we have no choice but to seed to return to the basic context in which Nigerians see the...
View DetailsIMPACT OF BANK RECAPITALIZATION ON STOCK MARKET DEVELOPMENT
Background to the Study: The relevance of banks in the economy of any nation cannot be overemphasized. They are the cornerstones of the economy of a country. Banks play the important role of promoting economic growth and development through the&nbs...
View DetailsIMPACT OF CASH LIQUIDITY ON THE PERFORMANCE OF DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS IN NIGERIA
Background of the study
Cash liquidity reflects a financial institution’s ability to fund assets and meet financial obligations. Cash liquidity is essential in all banks to meet customer withdrawals, compensate for balance sheet fluctuations, and provide funds for...
View DetailsIMPACT OF FRAUDS AND FORGERIES ON THE NIGERIAN BANKING INDUSTRY
ABSTRACT: This study examines the impact of frauds and forgeries on the banking industry in Nigeria. One of the major characteristics a bank must possess is that its customers must be able to have unflinching and undoubted confidence in the banking the banki...
View DetailsIMPACT OF QUANTITATIVE TOOLS OF MONETARY POLICY ON THE PERFORMANCE OF DEPOSIT OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT: This study focused on examining the effects of quantitative policy instruments on the deposit performance of commercial banks in Nigeria, namely First Bank of Nigeria Plc and First Inland Bank Plc. In order to guide the trajectory...
View DetailsIMPACT OF THE MONEY MARKET IN THE GROWTH OF NIGERIA IN ECONOMY
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The financial system of any financial company provide the catalyst through financial intermediation for productive activities to ensure economic growth and development Olowo (2008).
The Nigerian financial sector is undoubtedly the most important...
View DetailsIMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AMONG SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
Background of the study: The age in which teachers were considered as repositories of information has become obsolete. The rapid pace of global progress can be attributed to the continuous advancements in technology. Significantly, technology encompasses the domains of information and communicati...
View DetailsAN EXAMINATION OF INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEM AND BANK FRAUD PREVENTION IN NIGERIA BANKING INDUSTRY
Background of the study: The significance of internal control in Nigerian banks cannot be overstated. It is now considered a crucial aspect of organisational strength. This is primarily because a well-functioning control system is essential for maintaining an efficient accou...
View DetailsTHE ROLE OF REMITTANCES IN THE FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF NIGERIA (1978-2018)
Background of the study: Remittances refer to monetary transfers made by individuals residing in foreign nations to their family and acquaintances in their countries of origin. They represent a significant contributor to the financial development inside a specific country. Remittances refer...
View DetailsLIQUIDITY PROBLEMS IN COMMERCIAL BANKS
Background of the study: Banking operation which can be traced back to the early colonial period has helped in economy growth and development of a country. In Nigeria, the existence of commercial banking started with the establishment of African Banking Corporation in 1892....
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 DetailsMISMANAGEMENT IN FINANCIAL INSTITUTION (BANK) EFFECT AND SOLUTION
Background of the study: A financial institution is an organized body concerned with the management of money. This is to say that the institution is responsible for the leading and borrowing of money in other words, it is an institution involved in financial intermediation...
View DetailsRESIDENTIAL BUILDING COLLAPSE IN NIGERIA: CAUSES, EFFECTS AND SOLUTIONS
ABSTRACT: This study was carried out on the residential building collapse in Nigeria: causes, effects and solutions. To achieve this 3 research questions were formulated. The survey design was adopted and the simple random sampling techniques were empl...
View DetailsSOCIETAL IMPACT OF CORRUPTION IN THE JOURNALISM PRACTICES
ABSTRACT: This study examined the effects of citizen journalism on the practice of journalism in Nigeria, using the issue of corruption as a case study. Corruption poses a threat to the image of journalism profession and the ability of media practitioners to perform their duties...
View DetailsTHE EFFECTIVE USE OF MULTIMEDIA IN THE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF POLITICAL SCIENCE EDUCATION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: "Multimedia" is currently the buzzword in educational technology. Multimedia here refers to combining different electronic media, commonly computers and videodiscs, in teaching materials. This new generation is using digital media for learn...
View DetailsTHE EFFECTIVENESS IN USING MULTI MEDIA IN PRESCHOOL EDUCATION
ABSTRACT: The study aimed at investigating the influence of Multi-media materials on preschool children’s learning achievement in number work in Little Angel Montessori. The use of Multi-media materials in teaching number work is minimal hence low achieveme...
View DetailsTHE IMPACT OF COMMERCIAL BANKING ON MANUFACTURING SECTOR IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The growth of economy and development of banking have often appeared inseparable until l7 century, there had existed on modern banking institution anywhere, and there had on modern developed economy. Before 1892, Nigeria was evidently underdeve...
View DetailsTHE ROLE OF BANKS IN THE NIGERIA ECONOMY
Abstract: An efficient financial system is essential for building a sustained economic growth and an open vibrant economic system. Countries with well developed financial institutions tend to grow faster; especially the size of the banking system and the liquidity of the stock ma...
View DetailsTHE ROLE OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF RURAL AREAS IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The importance of the financial sector of an economy, which comprises banks and nonbank financial intermediaries, the regulatory framework and the ever increasing financial products, in stimulating economic growth is widely recognized in the lit...
View DetailsTHE CHALLENGES OF JOURNALISM PRACTICE IN NIGERIA (A STUDY OF NIGERIAN TELEVISION AUTHORITY, ENUGU)
Background of the Study: Journalism in Nigeria has continued to grow immensely in line with global trends despite strong infrastructural challenges. Communicating with a mass audience is not totally strange in Nigeria. Thus, mass media have been important tools in communicat...
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 ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF POS AND AVAILABILITY OF FUND DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC LOCKDOWN PERIOD IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The family Coronaviridae is home to a group of viruses known collectively as the coronaviruses. These viruses may infect both animals and humans. Human corona viruses may either induce a minor sickness comparable to the common cold or a m...
View DetailsA 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...
View DetailsA CRITICAL EVALUATION OF “THE FAST AND FURIOUS” (ACTION FILM) AND ITS IMPACT ON THE SOCIAL BEHAVIOURAL PATTERN OF STUDENTS
Background of Study: It is necessary to understand and respect the power of television and cinema as media for disseminating information in order to completely comprehend the research issue....
View DetailsA PRAGMATIC ANALYSIS OF SLANG AND CATCHY PHRASES USED IN SOME SELECTED NIGERIAN HIP-HOP SONGS
GENERAL INTRODUCTION: Language is a major and an indispensable tool in human existence. No wonder Microsoft Encarta (2009) defines it as “the principal means used by human beings to communicate with one another”. Language is primarily spoken, although it can be transf...
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 REVIEW OF RADIO AND TELEVISION CAMPAIGN AGAINST CULTISM AND IT IMPACT IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT: The focus of this study centers on a review of radio and television campaign against cultism and it impact in Nigeria. Specifically, this study examined the role(s) the mass media can play in the fight against cultism. It also looked at the factors...
View DetailsA STATISTICAL REPORT OF ROAD ACCIDENTS IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: When compared to other modes of transportation such as air, train, and water, road transportation is by far the most frequent in Nigeria. When compared to prior modes of transportation, such as the employment of animals during the pre-colonial era, techno...
View DetailsA STUDY OF FAKE NEWS IN SOCIAL MEDIA: DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS AS AN INVESTIGATION
ABSTRACT: The study examines the study of fake news on the social media by university students. The study based its scope on Delta State University. The study was anchored on the Use and Gratification theory of mass communication. The study adopted the descriptiv...
View DetailsA STUDY OF LANGUAGE OF ADVERTISEMENT
ABSTRACT: Advertising is one of the means through which marketers or manufacturers convince buyers to patronize their products. It involves the dissemination of information about products, services, ideas e.g from advertisers to the public in a short time and space. There are dif...
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 STUDY ON THE SOCIAL EFFECT OF ADVERTISING ON THE NIGERIAN STUDENTS
ABSTRACT: Advertisements affect our daily lives and as technology and the practice of marketing has developed over the course of history, we have become exposed to greater amounts of product and service campaigns. The purpose of advertisements is to educate the c...
View DetailsA SURVEY OF EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL AND ITS EFFECTS ON ORGANIZATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The function of performance appraisal is a strategic aspect in any review of the conditions required for an organization's growth and survival. It is considered that both the person and the organization require knowledge of how...
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 THE EFFECTIVENESS OF TELEVISION IN REPORTING HERDSMEN AND BANDITS CRISES IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT: This study examined the role of Television in reporting herdsmen and bandit crises using Channel Television as a case study. The study adopted the survey research design and simple random sampling was used to select the respond...
View DetailsADVERTISING: A HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PROMOTIONAL INSTRUMENT FOR MARKETING NOVEL PRODUCTS
ABSTRACT: Promotional mix variables differ in effectiveness in generating consumer interest and influencing purchase decision. In this study, an attempt is made to evaluate the effectiveness of advertising, one of the promotional mix element used by NASCO g...
View DetailsTHE UTILISATION OF ADVERTISING AS A POTENT INSTRUMENT FOR FOSTERING BUSINESS EXPANSION : A CASE STUDY OF NIGERIAN BOTTLING COMPANY PLC
Abstract: The research focused on the utilisation of advertising as a potent instrument for fostering business expansion. Advertising is defined as the dissemination of information or persuasive messages through various media channels, with the intention of promo...
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