"Where African Research Finds Its Voice"
THE CHALLENGES OF JOURNALISM PRACTICE IN NIGERIA (A STUDY OF NIGERIAN TELEVISION AUTHORITY, ENUGU)
Background of the Study: Journalism in Nigeria has continued to grow immensely in line with global trends despite strong infrastructural challenges. Communicating with a mass audience is not totally strange in Nigeria. Thus, mass media have been important tools in communicat...
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A CRITICAL INVESTIGATION OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ AWARENESS ON THE ELECTORAL PROCESS IN NIGERIA
Background of the study: The phrase "knowledge is power" is not an exaggeration. The majority of participants' lack of comprehension of the process is one of the biggest challenges influencing the election process, as well as almost every other proc...
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A SURVEY ON SHIP FINANCING: EXPERIENCE OF NIGERIA
Statement of the problem: Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have long been recognized by the World Bank and other multilateral agencies as crucial to these institutions' economic growth in their more focused operations in developing nations. Small firms com...
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AN EVALUATION OF THE PROBLEM AND PROSPECT OF FEDERALISM IN NIGERIA
Background of the study: Federalism has developed as one of the most popular models of governance because to its integrative ability to assess the various political life of multi-ethnic, multi-religious, and multi-lingual countries. Federalism, on the other hand,...
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APPRAISAL AND CHALLENGES OF INTERNET BANKING SYSTEM IN NIGERIA BANKING ENVIRONMENT
ABSTRACT: The main objective of this study is focused on an appraisal and challenges of internet banking system in Nigeria banking environment using Access Bank PLC, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja as case study.. The study will further investigate wh...
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ASSESSMENT OF THE CONTRIBUTION OF EMPLOYEES COMMITMENT ON ORGANIZATION PRODUCTIVITY
Background of the Study: Most organizations have realized that the performance of their workers plays a vital role in determining the success of the organization (Zheng, 2010; Ajila and Awonusi, 2004). As such, it is important for employers and managers alike to...
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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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ASSESSMENT 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...
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ASSESSMENT OF THE ROLE OF ICT IN COVID-19 HEALTH EDUCATION
BACKGROUND OF STUDY: Pandemics present challenges of an entirely different type than other disease outbreaks or the vast majority of other natural disasters. Because these diseases strike global populations which have no immunological experience with them, their...
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CORRUPTION IN NIGERIA AS A HINDRANCE TO ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA
Background of the Study: Public debates recently in Nigeria have centred on the increasing rate of corruption resulting from inappropriate public finance planning and implementation mostly in some of the developing countries, Nigeria inclusive which in turn reduc...
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THE THREATS TO SUSTAINABLE PEACE IN NIGERIA; THE ROLE OF THE CHURCH
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The political uncertainty, conflicts and turbulence in Nigeria poses serious concerns for the citizens and noncitizens in the region. However, “Nigeria remains handicapped by political malpractice, deep economic contradictions, social inequalit...
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THE CHURCH'S INVOLVEMENT IN THE CHALLENGES TO LASTING PEACE IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The political instability, strife, and unpredictability in Nigeria present significant apprehensions for both local inhabitants and foreigners in the vicinity. Nevertheless, Nigeria continues to be beset by political sabotage, profound economic incon...
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THE PERCEPTION OF SOCIAL MEDIA ANTAGONISM ON YOUTH DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF ILORIN METROPOLIS)
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Social media was invented as a result of modernization in all countries of the world. Social media is an important tool for l...
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THE PROBLEM OF RETIREMENT IN THE ENUGU STATE CIVIL SERVICE (A CASE STUDY OF ENUGU STATE UNIVERSAL BASIC EDUCATION BOARD)
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION: Members of working class are individuals who are deeply engaged in paid employment mainly in work place and organizations not their own. These places could be in the private or...
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THE IMPORTANCE OF ROAD TRANSPORTATION AS A MEDIUM FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT MARKETING AND DISTRIBUTION
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION: The pursuit of self-sufficiency in food production is one of the most important challenges that the majority of countries in the world are currently confrontin...
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THE IMPACT OF SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT ON TEACHING AND LEARNING: A CASE STUDY OF NIGER COLLEGE JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The present study investigates the influence of the school environment on teaching and learning. Specifically, the research was conducted at Niger College Junior Secondary...
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THE IMPACT OF MANAGEMENT CHALLENGES ON THE PRODUCTIVITY OF INTERGRATED BUILDING TECHNOLOGY AND SERVICES
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACK GROUND OF THE STUDY: Modern man’s aims and aspirations call for unprecedented co-operative effort out capacity to build the slimes to crimi...
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THE IMPACT OF MICROFINANCE BANKS ON THE GROWTH OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES IN ILLORIN METROPOLIS
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study: Micro and small businesses are believed to be the engine room for the development of any economy because they form the bulk of business activi...
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THE IMPACT OF MODERN OFFICE MACHINES ON SECRETARIES
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: For decades now, fast changes have been taking place in all facets of human life including the office environment. This is as...
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DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF CRIME MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Chapter 1 Introduction
Research Background and Significance
The crime management system plays a crucial role in maintaining law and order, ensuring public safety, and upholding justice within any country. In t...
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THE EFFECT OF NPOWER PROGRAMME ON YOUTHS IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background of the study: The Nigerian federal government is the one that is financially supporting the N-Power youth empowerment programme. N-Power addresses the problem of high youth unemployment by e...
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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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A CRITICAL EVALUATION OF THE FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION AND INSECURITY IN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY WITHIN THE PERIOD OF 2019-2023
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background of the study: Although several social and economic policies have been implemented by successive administrations in the fourth republic, Nigeria has not made significant progress in social, e...
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AN ASSESSMENT OF BUREAUCRACY AND EFFICIENCY IN NIGERIAN PUBLIC ENTERPRISE: A CASE STUDY OF NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background of study: In view of the fact that ethics and morality are the norms of every descent society, and the bedrock on which wholesome, efficien...
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THE IMPACT OF INSECURITY IN NIGERIA ON INDUSTRIALIZATION AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION
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AN ASSESSMENT OF PERFORMANCE OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SERVICE COMMISSION FROM 2013‐2018
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background to the <...
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ASSESSMENT OF THE PERFORMANCE OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY IN STRENGTHENING DEMOCRACY IN NIGERIA: A STUDY OF THE 8TH ASSEMBLY
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background to the Study: Democracy is by far the most popular form of government in the world today (Anifowose & Enemuo, 1999; Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, FES, 2008). It is also a concept...
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CIVIL MILITARY RELATIONS AND LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT IN NIGERIA: A STUDY OF FOURTH REPUBLIC NIGERIAN SENATE.
CHAPTER ONE
Introduction : Eric Hoffer once noted that, “there are similarities between absolute power and absolute faith; a demand for absolute obedience, a readiness to attempt the impossible, bias for simple solutions – to cut the knot r...
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EFFECTS OF ACTIVITIES OF THE 8TH SENATE COMMITTEE ON MEDIA AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS ON LEGISLATIVE SERVICE DELIVERY
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
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INFLUENCE OF STRESS AND WORK AMONG NURSES IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background study: It is essential for any work environment, particularly within a hospital setting, to be accommodating, amicable, and free from stres...
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THE ROLES OF PHARMACY TECHNICIAN IN PROMOTING MEDICATION ADHERENCE: A CASE STUDY OF GENERAL HOSPITAL OFFA
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study: Medication adherence remains a critical challenge in healthcare systems globally, including Nigeria. Inadequate adherence to...
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THE ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF SDGS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF PRIMARY EDUCATION IN MINNA, NIGER STATE
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background to the Study
It is commonly acknowledged that education is a key component of sustainable development and that it is essentia...
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ASSESSMENT OF URBAN ENCROACHMENT ON AGRICULTURAL LAND
ABSTRACT
Urban expansion constitutes one of the key agents of land use change with the impact felt at local, regional and global levels, such impact include spatial growth on agricultural land. This study assesses urban encroachment on agricultural land...
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“AN APPRAISAL OF INCOME TAX ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES UNDER THE NIGERIAN TAX SYSTEM”
ABSTRACT
The imposition, collection and administration of income tax in Nigeria are basically statutory, which had undergone significant reforms with the object of providing solutions to the lingering problems of enforcement procedures. The existing body of literature on taxpayer compli...
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AN APPRAISAL OF THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR DISPUTE RESOLUTION IN THE NIGERIAN CAPITAL MARKET
ABSTRACT
The capital market is the long arm of the financial market through which resources in the form of savings are pooled and channeled to the production of goods and services. Disputes often arise in capital market transactions, which must be resolved speedily, fairly and efficient...
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AN APPRAISAL OF TRADE DISPUTES SETTLEMENT MECHANISMS IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
In Nigeria, in spite of the statutory mechanisms put in place to mitigate disputes, the phenomenon has been on the increase and on a consistent basis. The statutory dispute settlement procedure has not fostered industrial harmony to a large extent. Consequently, how to achieve...
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ASSESSMENT OF DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES IN UNPLANNED SETTLEMENTS OF SULEJA, NIGER STATE NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Poor urban planning in the face of rapid urbanization and unplanned settlements is regarded as one of the major problems many urban areas in Niger State. In unplanned settlements, the decline in living conditions is accompanied by rapid deterioration of existing housing and hom...
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AWARENESS AND USE OF OPEN ACCESS INSTITUTIONAL REPOSITORIES BY ACADEMICS IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES IN NORTH CENTRAL STATES OF NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
This research was carried out to investigate the Awareness and Use of Open Access Institutional Repositories by Academics in Federal Universities in North Central States of Nigeria. The research questions raised among others include; what is the level of awareness of Open Acces...
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DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN AI VIRUS CONTROL SYSTEM
ABSTRACT
Artificial Intelligence is a powerful technology that has taken the world by storm in the last decade. It has a wide range of applications provides much utility to humans within this technological era where computers can run large numbers of simulations with the aid of Artifici...
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DEVELOPMENT OF A MODIFIED ENERGY-EFFICIENT CLUSTERING WITH SPLITTING AND MERGING FOR WIRELESS SENSOR NETWORKS USING CLUSTER-HEAD HANDOVER MECHANISM
ABSTRACT
Energy efficiency is one of the most important challenges for Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs). This is due to the fact that sensor nodes have limited energy capacity. Therefore, the energy of sensor nodes has to be efficiently managed to provide longer lifetime for the network....
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THE POLITICS OF HEALTH AND MIGRATION OF SKILLED HEALTHCARE WORKERS IN ZAMFARA STATE
THE POLITICS OF HEALTH AND MIGRATION OF SKILLED HEALTHCARE WORKERS IN ZAMFARA STATE
Chapter One: Introduction
Background of the Study
The health sector in Nigeria, particularly in Zamfara State, is grappling with significant challenges, one of which...
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AN ANALYSIS OF INFLATED STATE BUDGET AND POOR ACCOUNTABILITY: A CASE STUDY OF FEDERAL MINISTRY OF BUDGET AND PLANNING
AN ANALYSIS OF INFLATED STATE BUDGET AND POOR ACCOUNTABILITY. A CASE STUDY OF FEDERAL MINISTRY OF BUDGET AND PLANNING.
Chapter One: Introduction
Background of the Study
The issue of inflated state budgets and poor accountability has become a critical...
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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL CORRUPTION AND UNDER-DEVELOPMENT
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL CORRUPTION AND UNDER-DEVELOPMENT
Chapter One: Introduction
Background of the Study
Local governments play a crucial role in the governance and development of communities, particularly in a decentralized system like...
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EFFECTIVE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND THE PERFORMANCE OF UNIVERSAL BASIC EDUCATION IN JIGAWA STATE
EFFECTIVE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND THE PERFORMANCE OF UNIVERSAL BASIC EDUCATION IN JIGAWA STATE
Chapter One: Introduction
Background of the Study
Local government administration plays a pivotal role in the delivery of public services, particularly in the e...
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A CRITICAL APPRAISAL OF TEACHERS QUALITY AND OUTDATED CURRICULUM AS FACTORS MILITATING STATE-OWNED SCHOOLS IN NIGERIA
A CRITICAL APPRAISAL OF TEACHERS QUALITY AND OUTDATED CURRICULUM AS FACTORS MILITATING STATE-OWNED SCHOOLS IN NIGERIA
Chapter One: Introduction
Background of the Study
In Nigeria, the quality of education has become a major concern due to the persistent challenges fa...
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ANALYSING THE ROLE OF X (FORMERLY TWITTER) IN OBTAINING SOCIAL JUSTICE
ANALYSING THE ROLE OF X (FORMERLY TWITTER) IN OBTAINING SOCIAL JUSTICE.
Chapter One: Introduction
Background of the Study
Social media platforms have become powerful tools for advocating social justice, reshaping public discourse, and mobilizing collective action. Am...
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TELECOMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT AND THE CHALLENGES OF VANDALISM IN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF MTN NIGERIA, ADAMAWA STATE
TELECOMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT AND THE CHALLENGES OF VANDALISM IN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF MTN NIGERIA, ADAMAWA STATE
Chapter One: Introduction
Background of the Study
Telecommunication is a critical infrastructure in modern society, serving as the backbone for communic...
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EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK AS A SUSTAINABLE INTERVENTION FOR NIGERIA’S WEAK INSTITUTIONS: A CASE STUDY OF NATIONAL ORIENTATION AGENCY
EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK AS A SUSTAINABLE INTERVENTION FOR NIGERIA’S WEAK INSTITUTIONS: A CASE STUDY OF NATIONAL ORIENTATION AGENCY
Chapter One: Introduction
Background of the Study
In Nigeria, the effectiveness of institutions is critical to the nation...
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SOCIAL MEDIA COMEDY SKITS AS A SELF-EMPLOYMENT TOOL IN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF EDO STATE RESIDENTS.
SOCIAL MEDIA COMEDY SKITS AS A SELF-EMPLOYMENT TOOL IN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF EDO STATE RESIDENTS.
Chapter One: Introduction
Background of the Study
The advent of social media has revolutionized communication, entertainment, and business practices worldwide. In Nig...
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SOCIAL MEDIA COMEDY SKITS AS A SELF-EMPLOYMENT TOOL IN NIGERIA
SOCIAL MEDIA COMEDY SKITS AS A SELF-EMPLOYMENT TOOL IN NIGERIA
Chapter One: Introduction
Background of the Study
In Nigeria, social media has become a powerful platform for communication, entertainment, and business. One of the emerging trends is the use of social media...
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