ABSTRACT: This research work investigated the effects of micro-financing on Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) in South-west Nigeria. The study examined how micro-finance and non-financial micro-financing activities and features such as group membership, pre-loan training, cross...

ABSTRACT: The rate at which innocent lives have been muddied in Nigeria by the problem of kidnapping and abduction is concerning, since the impact of kidnapping is becoming severe in Nigerians to the point that everyone is sleeping with one eye open. This sc...

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INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The important of community of Inquiry philosophy for children (COIP4C) system of education is the strategic life plannin...

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INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The advent of the internet in the 1990s led to major developments in the world of communication. Today the Internet has taken a firm place in people's lives. It is difficu...

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INTRODUCTION: In Africa indigenous vegetables remain popular in rural areas where they are often considered to be more nutritive than exotic vegetables.Telfairiaoccidentalis commonly called fluted pumpk...

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INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study: The process of producing food requires resources, which could be natural or man-made resources. Natural resources include all the materials and forces that are supplied by natu...

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INTRODUCTION

Background to the Study: Urolithiasis is the development of calculi anywhere in the urinary system which may result in many complications including renal failure (Tempkins, 1999). Renal calculi can cause obstruction and urinary stasis...

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INTRODUCTION: Outbreaks and foodborne pathogens pose a significant threat to human public health, leading to a substantial economic burden both in developed and less developed countries(Akhtar et al., 2014). More than 250 known foodborne diseases could be caused by food cont...

ABSTRACT

The consumption of ready-to-eat (RTE) game meat and fresh produce has increased and it serves as a very important part of human diet. Foodborne diseases linked to contaminated RTE game meat and fresh produce is a public health concern. This study investigated the pathogenic E....

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INTRODUCTION

In this study, I explore the challenges that hinder married women’s access to work-life balance as they juggle between family and work roles. The research shows that long working hours, competitive workplace, and unstable economy in Nigeria prevent...

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INTRODUCTION

She stood in the storm, and when the wind did not blow her way, she adjusted her sails. ―Elizabeth Edwards, Resilience: The New Afterword

In this study, I explore issues of resilience and strength in Nigerian widows as the...

ABSTRACT

Female survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) in Nigeria are subjected to severe and distressing encounters that have significant implications for their gender-based entitlements and overall welfare. As the phenomenon of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) continues to endure...

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INTRODUCTION

The history of natural rubber production in Nigeria began in 1894 with the exploitation of Funtumia elastic, indigenous wild rubber. The wild trees that yielded rubber were, however, ruined by poor tapping systems, and the export of wild rubber dropped s...

Abstract

Pulping industry is both labour and energy intensive but in Nigeria, electricity supply is unsta- ble. This has contributed to the near collapse of the Nigerian paper and pulp industry despite the rich forest resources in southwestern Nigeria. Use of alternative energy sources...

1.1Background to the Problem

Science serves as a veritable tool for the sustainable growth and development of a nation. Indeed the strength of a nation and the respect she commands from other nations are functions of her level of scientific and technological development. Science and Mat...

ABSTRACT

Seismic activity evaluation is usually carried out using the Gutenberg-Richter’s (G-R) relation. This relation is defective because it does not include area of the region involved, thereby making a small but active region to be underrated. Secondly it gives the rate of se...

ABSTRACT

Social studies is largely taught in schools using lecture method, which does not promote higher-order thinking skills. One of the ways by which students could be involved in meaningful learning and develop these skills is to integrate WebQuests into the teaching and learning pr...

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The number of candidates seeking admission into universities is increasing at geometrical rate without a corresponding increase in the number of available space. After passing the School Certificate Examinations (SSCE) conducted by either West African Examinations Council (WAEC...

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Mixed cropping of pepper (Capsicum frutescens L.) with arable crops is a popular cropping system among peasant farmers of southwestern Nigeria. The yield of pepper is affected by age at transplanting as well as population of the intercrop. However, there is paucity of informati...

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The importance of dissertation writing towards sustaining academic and intellectual culture cannot be overemphasised. However, the dissertation processes are often fraught with certain inhibiting factors such as low efficacy and anxiety. Hence, there is the need to build in the...

An examination of the role of prosody in shaping phonological structures in Yoruba language

Background of the study
Prosody, the rhythm, stress, and intonation of speech, is fundamental in shaping the phonologic...

An appraisal of affixation in Yoruba language among traditional poets in Abeokuta

Background of the study
Affixation, a fundamental morphological process, is instrumental in the creative expression of Yoruba tra...

AN ASSESSMENT OF COMMUNITY PERCEPTIONS OF SKULL MINING IN YORUBA STATES: A CASE OF VILLAGE COMMUNITIES IN OSUN STATE

Background of the Study

Skull mining, the illegal exhumation of human skulls for use in spiritual and ritual practices, continues to be a persistent issue in se...

AN INVESTIGATION OF INDIGENOUS LEADERSHIP ROLES IN CURBING SKULL MINING IN YORUBA STATES: A STUDY OF TRADITIONAL RULERS IN OGUN STATE

Background of the Study

Indigenous leadership plays a critical role in shaping social norms and resolving disputes in many African communities,...

A STUDY ON THE TRANSFORMATION OF SKULL MINING RITUALS AMID GLOBALIZATION IN YORUBA STATES: A CASE OF CULTURAL FESTIVALS IN OSUN STATE

Background of the Study

Skull mining, the illegal practice of exhuming human skulls for use in ritualistic or spiritual ceremonies, has histori...

THE EFFECT OF RELIGIOUS SYNCRETISM ON SKULL MINING PRACTICES IN YORUBA STATES: A CASE OF MIXED BELIEF SYSTEMS IN ONDO STATE

Background of the Study

Religious syncretism, the blending of different religious beliefs and practices, has played a significant role in shaping the spi...

AN EVALUATION OF MEDIA REPRESENTATIONS OF SKULL MINING IN YORUBA STATES: A STUDY OF REPORTAGE IN OYO STATE

Background of the Study

Media plays a significant role in shaping public perception and influencing social attitudes towards crime and illicit activities. In Oyo State, w...

AN ASSESSMENT OF THE ROLE OF FOLKLORE IN SUSTAINING SKULL MINING RITUALS IN YORUBA STATES: A CASE OF ORAL TRADITIONS IN OGUN STATE

Background of the Study

Folklore plays a vital role in preserving and transmitting cultural values, beliefs, and practices across generations, esp...

AN APPRAISAL OF URBANIZATION’S IMPACT ON SKULL MINING PRACTICES IN YORUBA STATES: A STUDY OF URBAN–RURAL DYNAMICS IN OSUN STATE

Background of the Study

Urbanization, the process of population migration from rural areas to urban centres, has led to significant chang...

AN EXAMINATION OF SUPERSTITION’S INTERPLAY WITH SKULL MINING IN YORUBA STATES: A CASE OF LOCAL BELIEFS IN ONDO STATE

Background of the Study

Superstition, a belief in the supernatural that is not grounded in reason or scientific evidence, plays a significant role in shap...

AN INVESTIGATION OF CULTURAL PRESERVATION VERSUS CRIMINALIZATION OF SKULL MINING IN YORUBA STATES: A STUDY OF HERITAGE DEBATES IN OYO STATE

Background of the Study

Cultural preservation and the criminalization of traditional practices present a complex dilemma in modern societ...

A STUDY ON SOCIO‐ECONOMIC DRIVERS BEHIND SKULL MINING IN YORUBA STATES: A CASE OF MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES IN OGUN STATE

Background of the Study

Skull mining, the illegal exhumation and trafficking of human skulls for ritualistic purposes, continues to thrive in various parts...

A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF RITUALISTIC VIOLENCE IN SKULL MINING PRACTICES IN YORUBA STATES: A STUDY OF CEREMONIES IN OSUN STATE

Background of the Study

Ritualistic violence is an aspect of traditional practices in many African societies, where acts of violence are often carried ou...

A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF INDIGENOUS HEALING PRACTICES AND SKULL MINING IN YORUBA STATES: A CASE OF TRADITIONAL MEDICINE IN ONDO STATE

Background of the Study

In Yoruba culture, traditional healing practices, including the use of herbal medicine, spiritual rituals, and ancestr...

THE IMPACT OF MODERN LEGAL REFORMS ON TRADITIONAL SKULL MINING RITUALS IN YORUBA STATES: A STUDY OF INTERVENTIONS IN OYO STATE

Background of the Study

Modern legal reforms have significantly altered the landscape of traditional practices in many societies, including the Yoruba...

THE EFFECT OF CROSS‐CULTURAL INFLUENCES ON SKULL MINING IN YORUBA STATES: A CASE OF CULTURAL EXCHANGES IN OGUN STATE

Background of the Study

Cross-cultural influences, resulting from globalization and increased interactions between different societies, have led to significant...

AN EVALUATION OF COMMUNITY‐LED EFFORTS TO ERADICATE SKULL MINING IN YORUBA STATES: A STUDY OF GRASSROOTS MOVEMENTS IN OSUN STATE

Background of the Study

Community-led initiatives have become an important mechanism for addressing social issues, particularly in regions where loc...

AN EVALUATION OF THE IMPACT OF DOMESTIC TOURISM ON LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: A CASE STUDY OF IKOGOSI WARM SPRINGS, EKITI STATE

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the Study

Tourism has become one of the most dynamic and fastest-growing sectors in the global...

A STATISTICAL EVALUATION OF VOTER TURNOUT PATTERNS IN NIGERIAN ELECTIONS: A CASE STUDY OF THE 2023 GENERAL ELECTIONS IN OSUN STATE

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the Study

Elections are a cornerstone of democratic governance, offering citizens the opport...