A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS ON THE CHALLENGES OF TEACHING PRACTICE EXPERIENCES OF HOME ECONOMICS STUDENT-TEACHERS AND POSSIBLE PANACEA
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A student teacher observed that the practical component of teacher training - practice teaching - was a challenging and stressful element of the course. She didn't seem to appreciate the experience. The experience of this student teacher desc...
View DetailsA COMPARATIVE STUDY ON THE WAYS OF GENERATING INCOME IN NIGERIAN LIBRARIES
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Generally, sufficient funding is needed for effective library and information service delivery; also while responding to the opportunities of digital revolution, the library faces renewed and intensified period of financial strin...
View DetailsASSESSMENT OF DIVERSIFICATION AS A SURVIVAL AND GROWTH STRATEGY
Abstract : The competitive nature of the economy, cause many products and services to lose their distinctiveness, the competitors’ offering of lower prices, and the deteriorating public perception of the business organizations have called for the strategies, and publi...
View DetailsCORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND ETHICS IN NIGERIA BANKING INDUSTRY: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITY
Background to the Study: Financial scandals and misappropriation around the world and the recent collapse of large corporate organization in the USA and Europe have brought to the fore, again, the need for the practice of sound corporate governance, which is the...
View DetailsDESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AUTOMATED MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM FOR GONORRHEA INFECTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection due to Neisseria Gonorrhoea (the gonococcus) , which effects primarily the anterior urethra in the male and the urethra and cervix in female. In recent years there has been a great incre...
View DetailsEFFECT OF BANK CONSOLIDATION ON PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT: The central tenet of banking sector consolidation was to develop a strong, reliable and diversified banking sector that is capable of playing effective developmental roles in the economy, such as funding of small and medium scale enterprises and becoming a competent and...
View DetailsEFFECTS OF MICROFINANCING ON MICRO AND SMALL ENTERPRISES (MSEs) IN SOUTHWEST NIGERIA
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...
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 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TAX POLICIES ON NIGERIAN ECONOMY
Background of the study: The desire to build a civilized country with a strong and sound economy is the desire of every Country, including Nigeria. Tax payment is the demonstration of such a desire, although some income earners see it as a means of exploitation by the government....
View DetailsMANAGEMENT PROBLEMS OF PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
BACKGROUND OF STUDY: In any developing economy, the government is the main initiator and promoter economic development, especially in Nigeria. In developing countries, governments usually intervene some areas of the economic in which the private...
View DetailsRELEVANCE OF STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT IN A COMPETITIVE BANKING ENVIRONMENT
Background of the study: Firms are facing turbulent operating environments characterized by changing technologies and markets that represent both problems and opportunities. Technology has catalyzed this change and innovation is increasingly becoming the norm to keep pace w...
View DetailsIMPACT OF FUEL SCARCITY ON NIGERIA’S ECONOMY
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Until the early 70’s, the mainstay of Nigeria economy was agriculture. Then the country was famed for her proficiency in the production of groundnuts hence the Kano groundnut pyramids, oil palm and the faster part of cocoa in the we...
View DetailsTHE EFFECTS OF TAX EVASION AND AVOIDANCE ON THE NIGERIAN ECONOMY
INTRODUCTION: A well organized society, say a country or a state government owes some fundamental obligations to the people it governs. These obligations are in the forms of provisions of basic social amenities such good roads, health, security of lives and...
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 TAX INCENTIVE AS A CATALYST FOR PERFORMANCE OF BEVERAGE COMPANIES
ABSTRACT: The objective of this study was to examine the influence of tax incentives on the performance of beverage companies, focusing on selected beverage companies in Enugu State as a case study. The research study utilised a survey-based descriptiv...
View DetailsAN ASSESSMENT OF COVID-19 LOCKDOWN AND ITS EFFECTS ON POS WITHDRAWAL CHARGES IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT: The focus of this study is to examine the present a critical investigation of the effect of covid-19 lockdown and POS withdrawal charges using Lagos State as case study. The study oversee an investigation into the impact of Covid-19 outbreak on the...
View DetailsAN ASSESSMENT OF ELECTION VIOLENCE IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT: In every stable democratic society, election remains the essential ingredient of transitory process from one civilian administration to another. Elections have become an integral part of representative democracy that by and large prevails across th...
View DetailsAN ASSSESSMENT OF EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION AND ITS IMPACT IN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN'S WELL-BEING IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Communication, according to Greg Duran (2010), is the foundation of any interaction in today's society, including families, schools, and the globe at large, because information can never be communicated or conveyed without communicati...
View DetailsAN EXAMINATION OF DOMESTIC WATER DEMAND AND SUPPLY: A CASE STUDY OF ILORIN, KWARA STATE
Background of the study: Water is necessary for life, and its availability, usage, and spatial distribution are all linked to economic growth and societal progress. Aside from oxygen, water is essential to life; it is a cornerstone for human success because adequate and high-qual...
View DetailsAN EXAMINATION OF MARKETING INTELLIGENCE SYSTSEM AND ITS EFFECTS ON SALES OF LANDED PROPERTIES
Background of the study: The development of digital marketing necessitated the adoption of a more sophisticated marketing system that assists members of an organization's marketing team in making better decisions based on good marketing research and analytica...
View DetailsAN EXAMINATION OF POTENTIAL BENEFITS AND CONSTRAINTS ASSOCIATED WITH SMALL BUSINESS USE OF E-COMMERCE
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Small businesses are essential for economic development (Van Praag & Versloot, 2007; Acs et al., 2008; Fumo & Jabbour, 2011), and in Nigeria they make up 91% of the formal businesses, contribute 34% towards the Gross Domestic...
View DetailsAN INVESTIGATION INTO FACTOR ASSOCIATED WITH CHILD ABUSE
Background of the study: Procreation is a phenomenon that ensures the survival and continuity of a nation. However, the rearing pattern of the children that are products of wedlock is a crucial task that is significant in determining the quality of citizens that...
View DetailsAN INVESTIGATION INTO THE EFFECT OF PURE WATER MANUFACTURING ON THE ECONOMIC GROWTH OF NIGERIA
Background to the Study:There has been a lot of emphasis placed on the significance of water to human existence due to the fact that it is necessary for survival. Water that is consistently pure and nutritious must be available to the people who live in a specifi...
View DetailsAN INVESTIGATION INTO THE IMPACT OF MULTIPLE TAXATION ON THE ACHIEVEMENT OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISE
Abstract: This study focuses on investigating the effects of multiple taxation on the performance of small and medium-sized enterprises. Throughout the years, small and medium size firms (SMEs) have emerged as a significant driver of job creation and the emp...
View DetailsAN INVESTIGATION INTO THE PROBLEMS OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Generally speaking, small and medium-sized businesses (also known as SMEs) are considered to be the main power of every nation's economic progress, and they are also recognized as justified methods that promote development internation...
View DetailsA COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF CUSTOMER RELATIONS PRACTISES AND BANK PATRONAGE
Background of the Study: Communication is acknowledged all over the world as the most distinctive factor for human interaction. Over the years it has become needful for organization to relate with customers. Hitherto internet era in the world, customers largely s...
View DetailsA CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF GOVERNMENT EFFORTS AND SECURITY PROBLEM MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIA
Background of the study: After the civil war that broke out in 1970 in Nigeria, the country's security situation has been generally stable ever since. The people have peace, and they are able to travel freely from one section of the nation to another without being harassed or...
View DetailsANALYSIS OF BOREHOLE WATER QUALITY IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES
ABSTRACT: Water is one of the most important and abundant compounds of the ecosystem. All living organisms on the earth need water for their survival and growth. It rarely occurs in its pure form in nature. It is the only substance that exists naturally on Earth...
View DetailsEXAMINING THE CHARACTERISTICS AND FINANCIAL ACHIEVEMENT OF LISTED CONSUMER GOODS FIRMS IN NIGERIA
Background To The Study: The performance of each firm not only contributes to its own market value, but also to the growth of the whole industry, which in turn contributes to the economy's economic success. Scholars in numerous fields of business and strategi...
View DetailsANALYSIS ON THE KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE REGARDING IMMUNIZATION OF UNDER-FIVE CHILDREN AMONG MOTHERS ATTENDING ANTENATAL CLINIC (ANC) AT MADONNA UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL IN ELELE, RIVERS STATE
BACKGROUND OF STUDY: Immunization is a modern miracle, it has saved millions of lives worldwide and its origin dates back ancient Greece. In the 14th century the Chinese discovered and used a primitive form of vaccination called variolation. The aim was to prevent small...
View DetailsASSESSING THE IMPACT OF POVERTY ON MATERNAL AND INFANT MORTALITY IN DAURA, KATSINA STATE
ABSTRACT: This research study examines the influence of poverty on maternal and infant mortality in Daura, Katsina state. The concepts of maternal and infant mortality have long been recognised in the fields of social and medical sciences. Both of these factors p...
View DetailsEVALUATING THE INFLUENCE OF POVERTY ON MATERNAL AND INFANT MORTALITY IN THE JOS NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
ABSTRACT: This research work consider the impact of poverty on maternal and infant mortality in Jos North Local Government area. Maternal and infant mortality are not new concept in the social and medical sciences. They both pose serious threats to human survival...
View DetailsASSESSMENT OF THE UTILIZATION OF INTERNET SERVICES AMONG STUDENTS IN FEDERAL INSTITUTIONS IN KADUNA STATE
The convergence of information and communication technologies as typified by the Internet is increasingly having more influence on all aspects of the society as it has become an integral part of the daily lives of many people. It has had a transformative impact on the mode of information sha...
View DetailsEFFICACY ASSESSMENT OF ADVERTISING AS A SURVIVAL STRATEGY FOR MASS MEDIA ORGANIZATION
ABSTRACT: This study is an investigation carried out in order to find the impact of adoption of advertising as a survival strategy in mass media organization. This study was carried out in mass media organization and based on case study of Nigeria Television...
View DetailsASSESSMENT OF BUDGETING IN THE PRESENT NIGERIA ECONOMIC SYSTEM IN CROSS RIVER STATE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
ABSTRACT: This study was carried out to assess budgeting in the present Nigeria economic system in Cross River State University of Technology. Specifically, the study determined the role played by budgeting towards the controls of government fiscal policies,...
View DetailsASSESSMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL INFLUENCES ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SOCIAL STUDIES STUDENTS
Background to the Study: Education is the most important component of human resources development and is accorded a pride of place in many countries‟ developmental activities. There is no doubt that the importance of education cannot be underscored because there...
View DetailsASSESSMENT OF FACTORS AFFECTING PERFORMANCE OF WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS IN NIGERIA
Background of the study: Transforming enormous ideas into economic opportunities is the decisive issue of entrepreneurship. History shows that economic progress has been significantly advanced by pragmatic people who are entrepreneurial and innovative, able to exploit opportuniti...
View DetailsASSESSMENT OF HEALTHCARE WASTE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AMONG HEALTH WORKERS
Background to the Study: Healthcare waste threatens the public health due to its contagious nature. Most healthcare facilities are located in the heart of the cities and therefore, healthcare waste that are not correctly managed can cause dangerous infection and pose potential th...
View DetailsASSESSMENT OF NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIA: A STUDY OF UNLIEVER NIGERIA PLC
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: New product development process allows firms to deal with progressively intensive competition when facing challenges from rapidly changing market condition. Companies try to gain sustainable competitive advantages with continues innovation. These effort a...
View DetailsASSESSMENT OF NUTRITIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE ON THE HEALTH OF PREGNANT WOMEN IN MAYO-DASSA JALINGO, TARABA STATE
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Nutritional knowledge has been proven to play a very vital role in adopting optimal nutrition practices in the health of every expectant mother.As a matter of fact, health and nutritional status of the population of a nat...
View DetailsASSESSMENT OF PHENOMENON ON MENTAL HEALTH AS A CHALLENGE TO YOUTH DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA AND ITS COUNSELING IMPLICATIONS
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Mental health is a health issue that is in circulation, specifically among Nigerian youths. The information on the abnormal behaviour has been given as one of the biggest issues facing every country, of which Nigeria and the young pe...
View DetailsASSESSMENT OF THE CAUSES OF POOR ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN AGRICULTURE
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Agricultural Science is a science subject taught in Nigerian secondary schools with the aim of educating students in the knowledge and practice of agriculture in order to increase food production and contribute to the country's overal...
View DetailsASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION IN THE CONTROL OF MALARIA
Background To The Study: Malaria still remains a significant public health problem especially in low and middle income countries. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), malaria transmission in Nigeria is abysmally high with over 76% of the population r...
View DetailsASSESSMENT OF THE FACTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: It has been the general assumption that children with reasonable physical care would grow into normal happy adulthood. But scientific investigations of psychologists, sociologist and psychiatrists regarding personality development has uncovered the greate...
View DetailsASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ON RURAL DEVELOPMENT IN SOBA AND ZARIA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS KADUNA STATE
Background to the Study: The desire for creating local government anywhere in the world stems from the need to facilitate development at the grassroots level. The issue of rural development has been creating a lot of concern in most third world countries. There has been growing r...
View DetailsASSESSMENT OF THE SURVIVAL PRACTICES OF QUANTIITY SURVEYING FIRMS IN A RECESSED ECONOMY
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The construction industry plays an important role in a nation’s economy and its activities are also vital to the achievement of national socio-economic development goals of providing shelter, infrastructure and employment. According to Aibinu and Ja...
View DetailsASSESSMENT OF THE SURVIVAL PRACTICES OF QUANTIITY SURVEYING FIRMS IN A RECESSED ECONOMY
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The construction industry plays an important role in a nation’s economy and its activities are also vital to the achievement of national socio-economic development goals of providing shelter, infrastructure and employment. According to Aibinu and Ja...
View DetailsASSESSMENT OF THE UTILIZATION OF INTERNET SERVICES AMONG STUDENTS IN FEDERAL INSTITUTIONS
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The convergence of information and communication technologies as typified by the Internet is increasingly having more influence on all aspects of the society as it has become an integral part of the daily lives of many people. It has...
View DetailsASSESSMENT ON THE IMPORTANCE OF SIWES TO BUSINESS EDUCATION PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES
Background of the study: The type of a country's educational system and program is often thought to have an impact on its degree of development. This statement is accurate to the degree that a nation's technical goals are often embedded in its educational goals and progra...
View DetailsATTITUDE OF CONSUMERS TOWARDS PUBLIC UTILITIES
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: This research work is aimed at determine attitude of consumers towards public utilities. The power holding company (formally called NEPA) was established by Decree No 24 of 1st April 1972 with the amalgamation of Electricity corporat...
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