INTRODUCTION: This work was to present in one weight, the fundamental and practical information in the filed of the comparative analysis of the strength of concrete made from various aggregate which may be useful to people involve in civil and structural engineer...

ABSTRACT: Family planning is an important preventive measure against maternal and child morbidity and mortality. It is an essential component of primary health care and reproductive health. There is relatively high fertility rate in suburban and rural Nigeri...

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...

ABSTRACT: This study investigated the attitude of women towards family planning programme in Lagos State in Ikosi/Iheri Local Government Area of Lagos State. The purpose of this research was to find out the influence of family size, socio-economic status of famil...

ABSTRACT: The aim of this study is to examine the use of traditional medicine in the treatment of malaria among pregnant women in Abraka, Delta State.  The study adopted a survey research design and conveniently enrolled 147 participants in the study.We...

Background of the Study: Nigeria faces serious poverty challenges. Two out of every three Nigerians live below the poverty line of $1 per day in income. Poverty in Nigeria is concentrated in rural areas, which are home to more than 70 percent of the nation’s poor. Developme...

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: This work is designed to study how rural dwellers utilize radio in comparison with television message to effect social change. Other communication channels, like the inter personal communication, traditional communication or what Frank Ugboajab calle...

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INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: Historically, the commonest enemy o the people of rural communities in all races or cultures is the tax collectors. In the bi...

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BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Education through media has created substantial changes in the traditional concept of education, has eliminated most of...

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INTRODUCTION

Background to the Study: Recent development in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) has resulted in tremendous progress in the area of comm...

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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...

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Over decades, small scale business has been making gain strides in Nigeria. It has been battling to make life more tolerable and comfortable by trying to make the gradual dwind...

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BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

INTRODUCTION: The word “science” is often misconstrued by many people. While some view it as a white man’s “juju”, others construe it as a kind of magic, like t...

CHAPTER ONE

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

INTRODUCTION: Many people often misunderstand the term "science." Although opinions on the matter vary, there are those who consider it a mysterious force, akin to magic. Like the...

INTRODUCTION

The distribution of proven and proved yield-enhancing agricultural technology aimed at achieving national development is significantly influenced by both physical and institutional infrastructure. Development as a concept has been thorough...

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This work is focused on analysis of internet utilization and its influence on undergraduate students‟ reading habits and reading comprehension. The target population for this study was fourth year undergraduate students of two universities in Anambra State namely: Nnamdi Azikiw...

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The study analysed students‟ performances in West African Senior School Certificate Examinations in North-West Zone, Nigeria (2010-2014): Implications to Educational Administration and Planning.The study was carried out with six objectives among which were to analysepass and fa...

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This study was on application of Information Communication Technology for Effective Teaching and Learning of Social Studies in Junior Secondary Schools in Niger State, Nigeria. Accordingly, five (5) research objectives, five research questions and five null hypotheses each guid...

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This Study Assessment of the Contributions of Traditional Rulers toward Good Governance: and Implications for Social Studies Curriculum Change in Kaduna State, Nigeria. The study was guided by three objectives, three corresponding research questions and three null hypotheses. H...

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This study investigated the “Assessment of Effects of Inquiry and Task-based Methods on Students‟ Performance in Economics Among Secondary Schools in Imo State, Nigeria”. The objectives of the study were to: determine the performance of students taught Economics usi...

BACKGROUD  OF THE STUDY
he problem of the human environment to which attention is increasingly drawn are mainly the event and the obvious consequences of the over exploitation of the earth’s resources, some of which are already recognized to have a very limited lifetime (Park, 1...

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This study investigated the impact entrepreneurial skills acquisition on Home Economics students’ performance in junior secondary schools in Kaduna State, Nigeria. The study set out to: find out the impact of entrepreneurial skills acquisition on the performance of home e...

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The study investigated the relationship between job satisfaction and anxiety among secondary school pre-retirement teachers in Zamfara State, Nigeria. The study employed correlational and triangular designs. The study was guided by four (4) research questions and four (4) hypot...

AN INVESTIGATION OF THE AVAILABILITY, ADEQUACY, AND ACCESSIBILITY OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KEBBI STATE

Chapter One: Introduction

Background of the Study

Education is a fundamental pillar for societal development and individual empowerment. Th...

A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF TEACHERS QUALITY IN RURAL AND URBAN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION: THE INFLUENCE OF NCCE POLICIES

Chapter One: Introduction

Background of the Study

Teacher quality is a critical factor in determining the effectiveness of educational systems, as teacher...

AN APPRAISAL OF THE CHALLENGES FACED BY NBTE IN REGULATING TECHNICAL EDUCATION IN RURAL AND URBAN AREAS

Background of the Study

The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) plays a pivotal role in regulating and overseeing technical education in Nigeria. This regulatory r...

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Economics is offered by most students in the senior secondary schools in Nigeria. However, students’ performance in the subject has been poor. This development has been attributed to several factors among which are teaching methodologies. Studies have shown that teacher c...

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The study investigated the effects of project and discussion methods on students‘ performance in Economics in senior secondary schools in Ekiti State, Nigeria. Five objectives were formulated for the study among which are to: ascertain the effect of project and convention...

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The study investigated the Efficacy of Social Studies Curriculum in Promoting democratic values and political participation among Junior Secondary School Students in Kaduna State, Nigeria. The study was guided by three objectives, three research questions and three hypotheses....

Background to the Study

One of the major challenges facing Nigerian societies in this contemporary era is unemployment. It has grown at alarming rate with attendant negative impact on the economy. The rate of unemployment as estimated by Nkechi, Emeh and Okechukwu (2012) stood at 50 per...

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The study investigated the effects of project and discussion methods on students‘ performance in Economics in senior secondary schools in Ekiti State, Nigeria. Five objectives were formulated for the study among which are to: ascertain the effect of project and convention...

ABSTRACT

The study investigated the effects of project and discussion methods on students‘ performance in Economics in senior secondary schools in Ekiti State, Nigeria. Five objectives were formulated for the study among which are to: ascertain the effect of project and convention...

CHALLENGES IN PREVENTING ELECTRICITY VANDALISM IN KWARA STATE: THE ROLE OF SECURITY, POLICY, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Chapter One: Introduction

1.1 Background of the Study

Electricity vandalism, the deliberate destruction, theft, or...

SOCIOECONOMIC IMPACT OF ELECTRICITY VANDALISM ON RURAL COMMUNITIES IN NASARAWA STATE

Chapter One: Introduction

1.1 Background of the Study

Electricity is a vital component of modern development, playing a crucial role in improving th...

THE ROLE OF LOCAL COMMUNITIES IN PREVENTING ELECTRICITY VANDALISM IN BAUCHI STATE: A PARTICIPATORY APPROACH

Chapter One: Introduction

1.1 Background of the Study

Electricity is a vital component of modern infrastructure, essential fo...

THE EFFECT OF MEDICAL INFLATION ON THE WELLBEING OF NURSING MOTHERS AND CHILDREN IN TARABA STATE: A CASE STUDY OF URBAN AND RURAL AREAS

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the Study

Medical inflation, characterized by the con...

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This study titled “Evaluating the Effects of Class-Size on Social Studies Students‟ Academic Performance in Junior Secondary Schools in Giwa Educational Zone Kaduna State, Nigeria”. Three objectives, three research questions and three hypotheses each were formulated...

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This study evaluated the Integrated Science and Introductory Technology curricula contents as well as their implementation in secondary schools in Benue State. Twelve research questions were answered and six hypotheses tested in this study. The study employed a survey design an...

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The study evaluated the effect of differentiated instruction on the academic performance of senior secondary school students in Islamic studies in Kaduna state, Nigeria. The objectives of the study were to: determine the pre-test and post-test performance of students taught Isl...

Background to the Study

In every country or state, enterprises occupy a place of pride and importance. Enterprise in the view of Obi (2002) is of three major categories; Small, Medium, and Large scales. This study focuses on Small and Medium Enterprises popularly referred to as SMEs. Ac...

1.1 Background of the Study

The integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in education is a transformative trend in modern pedagogy, especially in business education. ICT enables interactive and flexible learning exp...

Background of the Study

Literacy programs for adults are extremely important in the fight against poverty, particularly for women living in underdeveloped regions at the time. The socioeconomic benefits that these programs provide...

1.1 Background to the Study

The rapid evolution of information and communication technologies (ICT) has transformed societies and economies globally, placing digital literacy at the core of modern educa...

1.1 Background of the Study

Small and medium-sized businesses (also known as SME) are extremely important to the process of economic development, particularly in developing countries for example Nigeria. SME's provide a contribution...