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A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF COMMERCIAL BANKS TO THE ECONOMIC GROWTH OF NIGERIA
Nigeria as a nation is characterized by a developing economy due to the fact that the various sectors responsible for economic development are not optimally utilized as a result of which we have not being able to tap fully the natural resources that Nigeria is blessed with as it could increase ou...
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AN ASSESSMENT OF THE ROLE OF MICROFINANCE BANK IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: It is know fact that banks help to accelerate the growth and development of a developed and developing economy. Consequently, finance becomes an important ingredient in the economic development of a nation and communities alike. Thus, the...
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A SURVEY STUDY INVESTIGATING THE IMPACT OF FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION IN BENIN CITY, EDO STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT: One of the most painful physical and emotional experiences for many women and young girls from developing countries is female genital mutilation. A contribution of demographic variables to prediction of attitude and knowledge of consequences of FGM among female civ...
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A SURVEY OF SCHOOL-AGE ADOLESCENTS' ATTITUDES TOWARDS GENITAL MUTILATION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Female circumcision has been a prevalent situation in many countries around the world, including Nigeria. However, with the increasing awareness on the role played by women in the social well-being of the community, female circumcision has become an issue...
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APPLICATION OF AUDIO VISUAL AIDS IN TEACHING ACCOUNTING IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS
INTRODUTION: Teaching and learning activities are interesting when instructional materials are used effectively and efficiently in a classroom-teaching situation. It is necessary for the teacher in the learning of Accounting in Nigeria to use visual aid material...
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ASSESSMENT OF AUDIENCE AWARENESS, ACCESSIBILITY AND PATRONAGE OF ONLINE NEWS
Background of the study: The Internet continues to evolve into a major news source. The internet which is the worldwide system of interconnected computers makes use of telecommunication resources. It is defined by Aina (2003), Hanson (2005) as a network made up o...
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ASSESSMENT OF CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT AND ITS IMPACT ON THE ORGANIZATION PERFORMANCE
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: A large number of organizations were organized based on the products and services they offered (Christopher, Payne and Ballantyne, 2002). The 4Ps, which stand for product, pricing, place, and promotion, were given a lot of atten...
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ASSESSMENT OF FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION IN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY BENIN CITY
Background of the study: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Female genital mutilation (FGM) is defined as all procedures which involve partial or total removal of the external female genitalia and/or injury to the female genital organs, whether for cultural or any...
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ASSESSMENT OF SERVICE COMPACT (SERVICOM) ON PUBLIC SERVICE DELIVERY IN SELECTED FEDERAL TEACHING HOSPITALS IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF STUDY: The Nigeria public service is a vital government institution consisting of the staff of the central administrations, state administrations, the police and the Nigerian A...
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ASSESSMENT OF THE CAUSES, EFFECTS AND SOLUTIONS OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDING COLLAPSE IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: Since independence, the Nigeria government has desperately continued to make concerted effort in the area of quantitative (but not qualitative) supply of mass housing through huge budgetary and policy provisions but, surprisingly, the rat...
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ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECT OF COVID19 ON TOURISM IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF STUDY: The global community wake up in December 2019 to an outbreak of a disease named Coronavirus disease 2019 (abbreviated as COVID-19). The disease was described as an infectious disease that is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronav...
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AUDIT CONFLICT: IT’S IMPACT ON AUDITORS ABILITY TO RESIST MANAGEMENT PRESSURE
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The impact of auditing in any organization is of vital importance that their growth and retardation depend on it. According to Nwabueze (2020) an audit is an independent examination of and expression of opinion of the financial statement...
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AUTOMATED FORENSIC AUDITING AND FRAUD CONTROL IN NIGERIA
INTRODUCTION: Mobile wise geek (2011) defined fraud as a deliberate misrepresentation that causes a form of monetary losses. All of these are usually required for an act to be ...
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AWARENESS AND PERCEPTION ON EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING AS A BIRTH CONTROL METHOD AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN ATTENDING ANTENATAL CLINIC IN RURAL COMMUNITIES
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Breastfeeding is the process of feeding an infant mother's milk, either through direct nipple-baby mouth contact or by expressed breast milk. Breast milk is classified into two types: colostrum, which is the initial yellowish and stic...
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AWARENESS AND PERCEPTION OF EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING AS A BIRTH CONTROL METHOD AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN ATTENDING RURAL ANTENATAL CLINICS
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Breastfeeding is the process of feeding an infant mother's milk, either through direct nipple-baby mouth contact or by expressed breast milk. Breast milk is classified into two types: colostrum, which is the initial yellowish and stic...
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A COMPREHENSIVE BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION CONDUCTED ON THE WATER SUPPLY WITHIN THE CONFINES OF THE FEMALE HOSTEL AT THE ESTEEMED UNIVERSITY OF UYO
Background Of The Study: Water is an essential and intricately interrelated element that is fundamental to the existence of life, as life cannot be sustained without it. Water must be consistently prioritised due to its critical importance. Access to clean and safe drinking water...
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A 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...
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CONTROL OF PROJECT TIME IN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
INTRODUCTION: The construction industry has evolved into an ever more intricate web of linkages between ever more rapid processes, choices, and actions. On the other hand, there is a movement in the direction of more sustainable practices (Boussabain, 2022).
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE PHASE AUTOMATIC CHANGE OVER SWITCH WITH PHASE SELECTOR
INTRODUCTION: Change over switch is a device used to switch off a power supply and subsequently switch on another power source. Basically it is aimed at switching on a more convenient power supply to the load. Since it switches on power to the load precaution has to be taken whil...
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DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION COMPUTERIZED POWER MONITORING SYSTEM
Introduction: In a world like ours today there is every need to manage funds in every activity being carried out. It is the concern of every firm to control its finances to ensure that unnecessary expenses are avoided. Financial management in a company has proved to be a great ta...
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THE NIGERIAN PRESS AND ETHICS OF JOURNALISM PROFESSION
Background of the study: Truth is either nailed to a bleeding cross, or it dons a variegated cloak. That is the nexus between the ‘brown envelope’ syndrome and the cancer of corruption. Siyan Oyeweso (2009). Journalism practice wields such enormous powers and cal...
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EFFECT OF BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION ON THE ECONOMIC GROWTH OF NIGERIA
Background to the Study: A budget is a framework for revenue and expenditure outlays over a specified period usually one year (Olurankise 2012). The role of budget in an economy cannot be overemphasized Olomola (2009). It is an essential factor for economy in fac...
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EFFECT OF CITIZEN JOURNALISM ON NEWS OBJECTIVITY IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The mass media are seen as advances in science and technology in a culture, as well as catalysts for social and economic transformation in that society (Melkote, 1991). The mass media's actions are assumed to mobilize human and materi...
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THE ROLE OF TRADITIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN NIGERIA A STUDY OF ANAMBRA STATE
Background of Study: The concept of traditional institution‖ has been the major phenomena in the recent years and most especially after United Nations General Assembly adapted resolution A/RES/61/295 on Thursday, 13th September 2007 in New York (http://www.u...
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THE USE OF ACCOUNTING AS A MANAGEMENT TOOL
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Accounting, unlike the other natural sciences, is not based on fundamental laws or absolute precepts. It has evolved over many years through trial and error, and its continual improvement rests on a basis responsive to the requireme...
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VALUE RELEVANCE OF ACCOUNTING INFORMATION OF LISTED INDUSTRIAL GOODS FIRMS IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background to the Study: Accounting is regarded as the language of business used by corporate firms in communicating their financial positions to...
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A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE PREREQUISITE OF A VALID WILL
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
The concept of WILLS is of great importance. This concept originated from the Roman Law and was passed on to English Law from where the nations of the Commonwealth accepted it as part...
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THE PRIVATIZATION POLICY IN NIGERIA AN EVALUATION OF ITS IMPLICATION
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: The Nigerian National Petroleum corporation and the petroleum ministry appear desperate to maintain their hold on the downstr...
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THE PROBLEM OF TEACHING AND LEARNING OF HOME ECONOMICS IN TERTIARY INSTITUTION
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background of the study: The study of home economics has increased overtime in Nigeria; home economics as a subject play a significant role in the lif...
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A CRITICAL COMPARISON OF NIGERIA'S OIL AND NON-OIL EXPORTS ON ECONOMIC GROWTH: 2000-2023
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
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THE ROLE OF ACCOUNTANT IN THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The concept of Economic Development has to do with innovation and improvement in people's quality of life; it is about a sustained rise in people's standard...
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THE ROLE OF BUDGETING IN THE PRESENT NIGERIA ECONOMIC SITUATION (A CASE STUDY OF INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY) I.M.T
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION: The world generally had been in a state of permanent economic crisis for quite sometime, every government and organization (public and private) round the globe is faced with the issue of how to...
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THE ROLE OF CAPITAL MARKET IN INDUSTRIAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: The capital market has been identified as an institution that contributes to the socio-economic growth and development of eme...
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THE INFLUENCE OF SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT ON STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Generally, in the whole world, particularly in Nigeria, education has been considered to be the corner stone for development....
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THE INFLUENCE OF SERVICE CONVENIENCE ON CUSTOMER SATISFACTION ON BANKING INDUSTRY
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study: The role of customers in services is always emphasized in the marketing literature, especially in the recent development of a...
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THE INFLUENCES OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY MANAGEMENT ON EMPLOYEE’S JOB COMMITMENT
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: Safety and health principles are universal, but how much action is needed will depend on the size of the organization, the ha...
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THE KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE OF MALARIA PREVENTION AMONG CAREGIVERS OF PATIENTS ADMITTED TO STATE HOSPITAL, OTA OGUN STATE
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Malaria is one of the most serious health problems facing the world today. The World Health Organization estimates that over 300 million new cases of malaria arise a year, with...
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THE IMPACT OF PUBLIC PROCUREMENT ACT ON THE PROCUREMENT PROCESS IN NIGERIA PUBLIC SECTOR
CHAPTER I
Introduction
Background of the Study: This study intends to shed more light on the impact of public procurement act on the accountability of procurement officers in public sector in Kaduna state ministry of ed...
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THE IMPACT OF RELATIONSHIP MARKETING AS A TOOL FOR CUSTOMER SATISFACTION AND PROFITABILITY
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Relationship marketing is one of the aspects of newly developed philosophy in marketing, which is Holistic marketing. It hold...
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THE IMPACT OF SHYNESS AND BODY DYSMORPHIA ON THE PHENOMENON OF INTERNET ADDICTION
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background to the study: Over the years, internet addiction has been linked to a number of issues, especially among secondary school students as they are the ones that use smartphones the most (Ozturk,...
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THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL DISTANCING AND FREQUENT HAND WASHING IN REDUCING THE SPREAD OF CORONA VIRUS IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF LAGOS STATE)
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: COVID-19 is a contagious illness caused by a novel virus. The initial documentation of the corona virus sickness occurred in...
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THE IMPACT OF STAFF APPRAISAL ON PERSONNEL PERFORMANCE
CHAPTER ONE
INTROUDUCTION: An organization with a good regulation in business and holds customer’s satisfaction at heart must have department in order to ensure progressiveness and continuity of the business. Ther...
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THE IMPACT OF TAX EVASION AND TAX AVOIDANCE IN NIGERIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Tax is a financial issue and its payment is a civil duty. It is the imposition of a financial burden for the government on individual firm and companies. In general based, the...
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THE IMPACT OF THE RUSSIAN INVASION OF UKRAINE ON THE ECONOMIC STRENGTH OF UKRAINE
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background of the study: According to Benkovskis (2022) twenty-five years after the collapse of the Iron Curtain, the current acute crisis in Russian-...
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THE IMPACT OF VIRAL MARKETING ON BRAND PREFERENCE OF HERO LARGER BEER
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Mass marketing techniques have dominated the marketing strategies implemented by companies worldwide. Media such as radio, te...
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THE IMPORTANCE OF BRANDING AND PACKAGING AS A MEANS OF SALES PROMOTION IN AN ORGANIZATION IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background to the Study: The study of the importance of branding and packaging as a means of sales promotion in a business organization can be traced...
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THE IMPACT OF INTERNAL AUDITING ON THE PROFITABILITY OF MONEY DEPOSIT BANK
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study: Taking a deep retrospect, internal audit has served as a simple administrative procedure comprised mainly of checking documents, counting assets, and reporting to Board of Dire...
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THE IMPACT OF MARKETING STRATEGY ON THE PRODUCTIVITY OF AN ORGANIZATION: A CASE STUDY OF FIRST BANK NIGERIA PLC
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background to the study: To achieve a set of organizational goals and objectives, companies conceptualize, design, and implement various strategies. These strategies can be corporate, business, or functional. Marketing strategies constitute one of the...
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THE IMPACT OF MICRO CREDIT ON POVERTY ALLEVIATION IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background to the Study: Poverty is the major problem in most developing economies. In these economies, it is argued that among others absence of acce...
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THE EFFECT OF OWNERSHIP ON POLITICAL CAMPAIGN AND REPORTING IN NIGERIA, A STUDY OF GUARDIAN NEWSPAPER
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION: This paper evaluates Nigerian press reportage of political campaign during the 2011 presidential election. The major focus of the paper is to assess the role of the Nigerian press in the strugg...
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