A 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 DetailsA STUDY INTO THE ACCEPTANCE AND ADOPTION OF THE CBN CASHLESS POLICY
ABSTRACT: This study was carried out to examine a study into the acceptance and adoption of the CBN cashless policy using Port Harcourt as a case study. Specifically, the study was aimed at ascertaining the level of acceptability and adoption of the CBN cashless policy...
View DetailsEXAMINATION OF THE ROLE OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT: The relevance of real estate to our economics and social development cannot be over-emphasized not at least in the housing sector, which has a critical impact on Individual and National Welfare. Firstly finance plays a key role in the housing development proje...
View DetailsA SURVEY INTO THE ACCEPTANCE AND ADOPTION OF THE CBN CASHLESS POLICY IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT: This study was carried out to examine a study into the acceptance and adoption of the CBN cashless policy using Port Harcourt as a case study. Specifically, the study was aimed at ascertaining...
View DetailsA SURVEY ON INFORMATION LITERACY SKILLS AND USE OF E-RESOURCES BY UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study was to analyse the information literacy skills and utilisation of electronic resources among undergraduate students in the Faculty of Education at the University of Port Harcourt. The study focused on analysing the electro...
View DetailsA SURVEY ON THE APPLICATION OF ACCOUNTING METHODS AS A TOOL FOR MANAGEMENT DECISION MAKING
ABSTRACT: This study was undertaken to examine management of accounting methods as a tool for decision making in an organization adopted by Plastic Footwear Industry Limited, Port Harcourt. In order to actualize these objectives, structural questionnai...
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 MANAGEMENT OF ACCOUNTING METHODS AS A TOOL FOR DECISION MAKING IN AN ORGANIZATION
ABSTRACT: This study was undertaken to examine management of accounting methods as a tool for decision making in an organization adopted by Plastic Footwear Industry Limited, Port Harcourt. In order to actualize these objectives, structural questionnai...
View DetailsAN EVALUATION OF ALTERNATIVE FINANCING OF PUBLIC LIBRARIES
ABSTRACT: This study examined alternative financing/funding of public libraries using Rivers State Library, Port Harcourt as case study. Specifically, the study was aimed at investigating the need for an alternative funding sources of public librar...
View DetailsAN EVALUATION OF COMPETITIVE STRATEGY AND ITS IMPACT ON AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE IN THE NIGERIAN BANKING INDUSTRY
ABSTRACT: Banks offer many vital services but must be seen to do so, by delivering efficient customer service. Service marketing is regarded as the pivotal force behind strategic planning and business operations, and, hence, as an intrinsic component of service o...
View DetailsANALYSIS OF IPOB AGITATION AND THE NEED FOR NATIONAL RESTRUCTURING IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: When a country's institutions deteriorate, warlords, terrorists, and other perpetrators seize power and use violence against civilians from other nations, as the terrorist attacks in New York, London, Madrid, Nigeria and Mumbai demons...
View DetailsASSESSING THE IMPACT OF TEACHING AIDS FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF HOME ECONOMICS IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS
ABSTRACT: This study was set to achieve certain objectives among which are to assess the impact of teaching aids for effective teaching and learning of Home Economics in senior secondary schools in River state. The study adopted survey research design. The a...
View DetailsBRAND EQUITY AND SALES PERFORMANCE (A SURVEY OF SELECTED MANUFACTURING COMPANIES IN PORT HARCOURT)
ABSTRACT: Companies desire earnestly to improve their performance in the market. All marketing decisions and programmes are thus triggered by this reason, because the market performance of a firm is essential to the corporate wellbeing of the business undertaking...
View DetailsBROADCAST MEDIA AND SALES PERFORMANCE OF FAST MOVING CONSUMER GOODS IN PORT HARCOURT
ABSTRACT: The aim of this study is to examine broadcast media and sales performance of fast moving consumer goods in Port Harcourt. The aim of this study is to examine broadcast media and sales performance of fast moving consumer goods in Port Harcourt. Findings...
View DetailsCORPORATE REPUTATION AND MARKETING PERFORMANCE OF THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE INDUSTRY IN PORT HARCOURT
ABSTRACT: This study examine the effects of corporate reputation and marketing performance of the alcoholic beverage industry in port harcourt. An extensive literature were reviewed in the cause of this research. 120 copies of questionnaire were designed and admi...
View DetailsCORPORATE REPUTATION AND MARKETING PERFORMANCE OF THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE INDUSTRY IN PORT HARCOURT
Background of the Study: Reputation is seen by many commentators as an important asset which could be used as a competitive advantage and a source of financial performance. A “good” reputation is identified as an intangible resource which may provide...
View DetailsAN APPRAISAL OF CULT VIOLENCE IN BAYELSA AND RIVERS STATE FROM 2010-2023
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Criminal activities occasioned by cultism are not limited to Bayelsa and Bayelsa and Rivers State, Nigeria. Cultism has become a universal phenomenon. It exists both in underdeveloped and developed countries. In some countries,...
View DetailsEXAMINING THE EFFECTIVENESS AND CHALLENGES OF CBN CASHLESS POLICY ON RURAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Background of the study: The financial system of any economy is responsible for mobilizing savings for productive investments and ensuring efficient resource allocation. Banks have traditionally played an active role in this regard. A large volume of literatures such as those of...
View DetailsCOMPETITIVE STRATEGY AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE IN THE NIGERIAN BANKING INDUSTRY
ABSTRACT: Banks offer many vital services but must be seen to do so, by delivering efficient customer service. Service marketing is regarded as the pivotal force behind strategic planning and business operations, and, hence, as an intrinsic component of service o...
View DetailsAN EXAMINATION OF THE EFFECT OF LOCATION ON RENTAL VALUES OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES
Background to the Study: Residential properties are both consumption and investment good (Sratton, 2008). As consumption good it is acquired for owner occupation. Also, the investment (property) may be to maximize optimum return from outright sale or letting. If this is the case,...
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 DetailsMANAGEMENT FACTORS INFLUENCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN PORT HARCOURT LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA IN RIVERS STATE NIGERIA
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: There is a growing body of literature from researchers and educationists which have made an attempt to examine the relationship between education management and students academic performance (Orodho, 2014; UNESCO, 1999; United Nations, 2013; Waweru&Or...
View DetailsDRUGS AND ALCOHOLISM AMONG CAB RIDERS IN FCT ABUJA: A STUDY OF NUTRW BRANCH OF APO LEGISLATIVE QUARTERS
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The connection between substance abuse and accidental injury or death has been recognized. Alcohol causes 50,000 fatalities and up to 500,000 hospital admissions yearly in the United Kingdom (World Health Organization) (2017). In the Unit...
View DetailsEFFECT OF COMPUTER USAGE ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS
ABSTRACT: This study was intended to evaluate the effect of computer usage on academic performance of students. This study was guided by the following objectives; To examine the relationship between computer usage and academic achievement of secondary school stud...
View DetailsTHE STATUS AND IMPACT OF OFFICE MANAGERS ON MODERN BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The office manager has a great impact on every modern business organizations. According to Pigors & Myers (1984:55), an office manager is the life-blood of any office. As he has contributed greatly to the progress and improvement made...
View DetailsTORTS OF NEGLIGENCE AND STUDENTS SAFETY IN SELECTED PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN RIVERS STATE
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: Safety is an important aspect of human existence since it allows us to reduce the risks that may arise in any given situation. School safety, according to Abali & Nwokedi (2016), is an intrinsic and vital aspect of th...
View DetailsUSE OF RADIO IN REDUCING THE SPATE OF DIVORCE IN PORT HARCOURT: A SURVEY OF 98.5 TREASURE FM AUDIENCE
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study: According to Kombo (2015), radio is an essential medium for bringing about social change through the dissemination of public education. The requirement that individuals have to...
View DetailsTHE PERFORMANCE OF AN AUDITOR AND AUDITING IN NIGERIA ECONOMY
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: An auditor of the evidence may describe an audit as an examination from which final revenue accounts and balance sheet of an...
View DetailsTHE PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS OF PRESS CLUB IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background to the Study: In recent years, educational researchers have emphasized the critical role of the principal in creating an effective school e...
View DetailsTHE IMPACT OF TELEVISION ADVERTISING ON CONSUMER PRODUCT PURCHASING IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: In the world of marketing in the recent time, it is not enough to produce a product, package it attractively, price it right,...
View DetailsTHE IMPACT OF THE LOGISTICS INDUSTRY ON NIGERIA'S ECONOMIC GROWTH - A CASE STUDY OF THE MARITIME INDUSTRY
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study: It is useful to keep in mind that more than ninety percent of international trade takes place on the sea or is transported by...
View DetailsTHE IMPORTANCE OF EFFICIENT PURCHASING IN A MANUFACTURING ORGANIZATION
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Purchasing is concerned with the “process of defining the organization needs, selecting suppliers, agreeing terms, plac...
View DetailsTHE IMPACT OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY ON THE PERFORMANCE OF THE NIGERIAN STOCK EXCHANGE
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The use of computer in business transaction is growing day by day and it is widely use. It is common in most part of the country and the world itself is becoming a global villa...
View DetailsTHE CRIME OF CHILD ABUSE IN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF PORT HARCOURT, RIVER STATE
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background of the study: The phenomena of procreation assures the existence and continuation of a country. However, the manner in which married parent...
View DetailsASSESSING ALTERNATIVE SOURCES OF FUNDING FOR PUBLIC LIBRARIES
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Library is a learning institution equipped with treasures of knowledge, maintained, organized and managed by trained pe...
View DetailsASSESSMENT OF PROSTATE VOLUME AND PROSTATE SPECIFIC ANTIGEN AMONG APPARENTLY HEALTHY ADULT MALES IN PORT HARCOURT, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT: This study was aimed at establishing a relationship between prostate volume (PV) and prostate specific antigen (PSA).This was a cross -sectional survey design involving 500 asymptomatic male subjects aged 30 -45 years in Port Harcourt, South-South, Nigeria between Janua...
View DetailsBUILDING FAILURE AND COLLAPSE IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
It is evident that in life, shelter remains the second basic necessity of human needs after food, and as such, many individuals act desperately to have their own personal dwelling. Therefore, the need to erect solid and functional building to avoid unexpected c...
View DetailsTHE OGONI UPRISING IN NIGERIA: THE NIGER-DELTA CRISIS AND ITS IMPACT ON NIGERIA’S UNITY, 1980-1999
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION
The Nigerian government passed legislation in the 1980s and early 1990s meant to satisfy the needs of the people of the Niger Delta, but a lack of political will and a high level of corruption among political elites impaired the implementation of...
View DetailsA STRATEGIC ASSESSMENT OF THE JOINT MILITARY TASK FORCE IN THE NIGER DELTA, 2003-2010
ABSTRACT
Existing studies on the Niger Delta crisis focus largely on causes of the problem, the insurgency tactics of the militants, and some non-violent response mechanisms of the Nigerian state. These studies have neglected the use of military force to terminate the conflict. This stu...
View DetailsAN ASSESSMENT OF THE AMNESTY PROGRAM FOR EX-MILITANTS IN NIGERIA’S NIGER DELTA
ABSTRACT
This study is an assessment of the Amnesty Program for ex-militants in the Niger Delta as a government palliative for Oil Bearing Communities in the region. The study examined the extent to which the Amnesty Program addressed the issues of development of the people of the Niger...
View DetailsASSESSMENT OF PROSTATE VOLUME AND PROSTATE SPECIFIC ANTIGEN AMONG APPARENTLY HEALTHY ADULT MALES IN PORT HARCOURT, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
This study was aimed at establishing a relationship between prostate volume (PV) and prostate specific antigen (PSA).This was a cross -sectional survey design involving 500 asymptomatic male subjects aged 30 -45 years in Port Harcourt, South-South, Nigeria between January, 2014...
View DetailsASSESSMENT OF PROSTATE VOLUME AND PROSTATE SPECIFIC ANTIGEN AMONG APPARENTLY HEALTHY ADULT MALES IN PORT HARCOURT, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
This study was aimed at establishing a relationship between prostate volume (PV) and prostate specific antigen (PSA).This was a cross -sectional survey design involving 500 asymptomatic male subjects aged 30 -45 years in Port Harcourt, South-South, Nigeria between January, 2014...
View DetailsDESIGN AND IMPLEMENT A COMPUTERISED DRUG INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM DRUG PROCUREMENT AND DISTRIBUTION TRACKING SYSTEM
ABSTRACT
Drug procurement and distribution tracking system is a set of computer programs that obtains the supplies of drugs, distribute the drugs and monitors the inventory control of the drugs. Using the pharmaceutical department of Port Harcourt University teaching hospital as a case...
View DetailsTHE LANGUAGE OF DEPRESSION AND SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AMONG NIGERIAN STUDENTS (A CASE STUDY OF UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT)
1.1 Background to the Study
Depression and suicidal thoughts are increasingly recognized as significant public health concerns worldwide, affecting people of all ages, genders, and socioeconomic backgrounds. According to the World Health Organization (W...
View Details