A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF OLA ROTIMI’S OUR HUSBAND HAS GONE MAD AGAIN
INTRODUCTION: The act of expressing oneself via the use of words is referred to as "discourse." Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) is the study and analysis of written texts and spoken words to reveal the discursive sources of power, dominance, inequality, and bias and h...
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A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THREAT: A CASE STUDY OF ASARI DOKUBO’S UTTERANCES
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY:Conversation analysis is a broad phrase for the several traditions that may be used to analyse discourse. It is a cognitivism critique that emerged in the 1970s, however it has its origins in the 1950s' "turn to language&quo...
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A CRITICAL DISCOURSE ANALYSIS OF WOLE SOYINKA’S THE BEATIFICATION OF AREA BOY
Background of the Study: The gift of language is the single human trait that marks us all, genetically setting us apart from the rest of life. Language is, like nest building or hive making, the universal and biologically specific activity of human beings. We engage in it communa...
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A 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...
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A STUDY OF THE PHONOLOGICAL USAGE OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE BY L2 SPEAKERS IN SELECTED NIGERIAN SCHOOLS
Background of the Study: English can be said to be the most widely spoken language in the world, and has become the official language of some West African countries, namely, Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra-Leone, Liberia and the Gambia. In these countries, English is a second language whi...
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AN 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...
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AN EXAMINATION OF THE USE OF SLANGS AMONG UNDERGRADUATES IN LAGOS STATE
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: It is possible to describe language as a method of communication, a platform for the expression of feelings, a route for the transmission of ideas, a vital component of socioeconomic and political advancement, and even a way of life (Chei...
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EXAMINING THE VARIOUS ASPECTS OF BURA PHONOLOGY
ABSTRACT: This project investigated the morphology of the Bura (Pabir) language. This piece of work consists of a total of five chapters. Chapter one delved into various aspects of the language, including its socio-linguistic profile, historical backgro...
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EXAMINATION OF FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO SHORTHAND FAILURE AMONG STUDENTS PURSUING SECRETARIAL STUDIES
BACKGROUND OF STUDY: Prior to the emergence of industrial revolution, man’s choice of occupation was influential by such forces as heredity, culture and traditions. Then little consideration was giving to such factors as aptitude, interest and ability. Toda...
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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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ROLE OF PROPAGATING YORUBA CULTURE
ABSTRACT: Nigeria has three major tribes of which Yoruba is one of them. It is important to state that Yoruba as a tribe is also a language spoken by more than thirty million Nigerians. The language cuts across Nigeria to the neighboring countries like Benin republic and Sudan. T...
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E-COMMERCE IN NIGERIA AND THE IMPACT OF ONLINE VALUE-ADDED TAX
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: In many developing nations, such as Nigeria, the Value-Added Tax, sometimes known as VAT, has become an important source of revenue (Ijewere, 2022). In sub-Saharan Africa, for instance, value-added tax (VAT) has been implemented in the Re...
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THE PROBLEM OF ORAL EXPRESSION IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Nigeria adopts English Language as its official language due to many reasons. Of course the principal reason cannot be divorc...
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THE PROBLEMS AND PROSPECT OF TEACHING ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN SECONDARY SCHOOL
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background of the study: English is one of the major languages out of about 5000 estimated languages spoken in the world. About 200 years ago, English was simply the language of less than 15...
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THE READING DIFFICULTIES OF PUPILS USING PHONIC AND SYLLABIC METHOD
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background of the study: The importance of reading among pupils in any society cannot be overemphasized as it is the key to academic, social and econo...
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THE LINGUISTIC FEATURES OF NIGERIAN ENGLISH AND THEIR IMPLICATIONS FOR 21ST CENTURY ENGLISH PEDAGOGY
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background to the study: One sociolinguistic implication of the diffusion of English language - an amalgam of the three paltry languages of the J...
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THE MILITARY AND NIGERIA POLITICS: AN ASSESSMENT OF THE DOMINATION OF THE MILITARY OF THE NIGERIA POLITICAL SPACE 1999 TO 2015
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background of the study: The name “Nigeria” was coined by Flora Shaw, who later became the wife of Lord Lugard, the British colonial admin...
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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 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY ON PUPIL’S COMMUNICATION SKILLS
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background of Study: In today's society, where the proliferation of information requires the use of information and communication technology (ICT)...
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THE IMPACT OF ONLINE VALUE ADDED TAX ON E-COMMERCE IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Value Added Tax (VAT) has become a major source of income in many developing countries, such as Nigeria. In sub-Saharan Afric...
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THE CHALLENGES FACED BY COMMERCIAL VEHICLES IN ABUJA
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: Transportation is one of the key sectors that play crucial role in achieving the goals of poverty eradication and sustainable development...
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IMPACT OF ADVERTISING ON CONSUMER PURCHASES DECISION USING NESTLE NIGERIA PLC (MILO) AS A CASE STUDY
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGOUND TO THE STUDY
A typical market is made up of people who have various need, some are buyer in the market while other are sellers, ea...
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A STUDY OF THE IMPLICATIONS OF THE 2018 INCONCLUSIVE ELECTION IN OSUN STATE ON ELECTORAL PROCESS IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background to ...
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DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ONLINE CHATBOT FOR ADMISSION ENQUIRY
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background to the study: The usage of chatbots in various business sectors has been on the rise in recent years, and higher educations like the university; is no exception. In higher educational contex...
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ERROR ANALYSIS OF THE SPOKEN ENGLISH OF STUDENTS
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
This chapter presents the background to the study, statement of the problem, objectives of the study, research questions, significance of the study, scope of the study, delimitation, limitation and the definition of te...
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FACTORS AFFECTING EFFECTIVE SPOKEN ENGLISH AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background to the study
Speaking seems to be the most important skills of all the four skills (listening, speak...
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EFFECTS OF NIGERIAN PIDGIN ON STUDENTS’ PROFICIENCY IN ENGLISH: A CASE STUDY OF MOUNTAIN TOP UNIVERSITY
CHAPTER ONE
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY
Language is a form of communication using words either spoken or gestured with the hands and structured with grammar, often with a writing system. Nigeria pidgin is a variety of language and an amalgamation...
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AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE HISTORICAL GROWTH OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY
Wikipedia (2015) defines artificial intelligence as the intelligence shown by robots or software. AI stands for "artificial intelligence." It is also the name of an academic subfield within the subject of computer scien...
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EFFECTIVE USE OF TEACHING METHODS AS A CORRELATES OF STUDENTS PERFORMANCE IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN EKITI STATE
ABSTRACT
This study was carried out on the effective use of teaching methods as a correlates of students performance in English Language in secondary schools in Ekiti State. The survey design was adopted and the simple random sampling techniques were em...
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A STUDY OF THE PHONOLOGICAL USAGE OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE BY L2 SPEAKERS IN SELECTED NIGERIAN SCHOOLS
Background of the Study
English can be said to be the most widely spoken language in the world, and has become the official language of some West African countries, namely, Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra-Leone, Liberia and the Gambia. In these countries, English is a second lan...
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A Comparative of Rhetorical Devices in Selected Political Speeches of Nelson Mandela and Nnamdi Kanu
1.1Background to the Study
Language is a set of signs and symbols used to pass messages across to people. Language, verbal and non-verbal, is a means of communication. In fact, the primary purpose of language is communication. Human beings express their thoughts, feelings and ideas thro...
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ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS’ PERFORMANCE IN WASSCE ON THE MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ZARIA AND GIWA EDUCATION ZONES, KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA (2011 – 2015)
ABSTRACT
This study aims at analyzing the Students‟ Performance in (WASSCE) on the management of public senior secondary schools in Zaria and Giwa Education Zones, Kaduna State, Nigeria 2011-2015. The study was guided by five objectives,(1)identify students‟ performance in Mathematics i...
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EFFECTS OF JIGSAW IV COOPERATIVE LEARNING STRATEGY ON STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION, RETENTION AND PERFORMANCE IN ORGANIC CHEMISTRY IN ZARIA, KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA
1.1Introduction
The relevance of science to national goals, aspirations and economy dictates to a large extent, the huge commitment and support which nations make and give to science and technology advancement. This may be the reason why Achor (2006) and Ada (2008) opined that as a resu...
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ETUDE COMPARATIVE DES MOUVEMENTS SYNTAGMATIQUES EN FRANÇAIS ET EN FULFULDE
ABSTRACT
The aim of this study is to contribute to the research on Fulfulde through a scientific approach; hence the decision is to carry out a comparative study on Fulfulde and French syntagmatic movements. This is to facilitate the study of French language for Fulfulde natives. This w...
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EXPRESSION OF TEMPORALITY IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE A FUNCTIONAL APPROACH
1.1Background to the Study
The English language has become an international medium of communication among people on earth. The mastery of good English is deemed necessary for bringing a lot of advantages in many ways. This international language is not only used for communication purpos...
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SURVEY OF LEVITICAL PRIESTHOOD- IMPLICATIONS FOR ANGLICAN CLERGY
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background to the Study
The Levitical priesthood occupies a central role in the Old T...
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THE 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...
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THE PERCEPTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS RADIO ABUJA LISTENERS ON PIDGIN ENGLISH BROADCASTING
1.0 Introduction
This chapter contains the background to the study and a statement of the problem which describes in clear terms the gaps which this study seeks to fill. This chapter highlights the objectives of the study, research questions, research hypotheses, signif...
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THE PERCEPTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS RADIO ABUJA LISTENERS ON PIDGIN ENGLISH BROADCASTING (A CASE STUDY OF LUGBE RESIDENTS)
1.0 Introduction
This chapter contains the background to the study and a statement of the problem which describes in clear terms the gaps which this study seeks to fill. This chapter highlights the objectives of the stu...
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An investigation of the adaptation of foreign phonological patterns in Nigerian English among urban youths
An investigation of the adaptation of foreign phonological patterns in Nigerian English among urban youths
Background of the study
Urban youths in Nigeria are increasingly exposed to a myriad of linguistic influ...
The effect of traditional storytelling on phonological patterns in Igbo language in Onitsha
The effect of traditional storytelling on phonological patterns in Igbo language in Onitsha
Background of the study
Traditional storytelling has long been a cornerstone of cultural expression in Igbo communities...
An appraisal of the influence of social media on phonological change in Nigerian Pidgin
An appraisal of the influence of social media on phonological change in Nigerian Pidgin
Background of the study
Social media has transformed communication practices worldwide, and Nigerian Pidgin is no exception...
An examination of the role of prosody in shaping phonological structures in Yoruba language
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 evaluation of stress assignment patterns in Nigerian Pidgin among market traders in Lagos
An evaluation of stress assignment patterns in Nigerian Pidgin among market traders in Lagos
Background of the study
Stress assignment, a fundamental aspect of phonology, plays a vital role in shaping the intell...
An examination of the influence of age on phonological variation in Hausa language in Sokoto
An examination of the influence of age on phonological variation in Hausa language in Sokoto
Background of the study
Age is a critical factor influencing linguistic variation, and this study examines its impact...
The effect of affixation processes on Igbo word formation in Enugu
The effect of affixation processes on Igbo word formation in Enugu
Background of the study
Affixation, a fundamental morphological process, plays a pivotal role in word formation in Igbo. In Enugu, where Igbo is...
An evaluation of compound word formation in Hausa language in Kano
An evaluation of compound word formation in Hausa language in Kano
Background of the study
Compound word formation is a dynamic morphological process that contributes significantly to the expressive capacity of...
An assessment of morphological richness in Nigerian Pidgin at Wazobia FM
An assessment of morphological richness in Nigerian Pidgin at Wazobia FM
Background of the study
Morphological richness refers to the complexity and variety of word-formation processes within a language. Nigeria...
An appraisal of derivational morphology in Efik language: A study in Calabar
An appraisal of derivational morphology in Efik language: A study in Calabar
Background of the study
Derivational morphology involves the creation of new words through the addition of affixes that alter meaning...
An examination of reduplication phenomena in Tiv language in Benue State
An examination of reduplication phenomena in Tiv language in Benue State
Background of the study
Reduplication, the repetition of a syllable or word, is a common morphological process used to convey intensity, p...