A 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...
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AN EXAMINATION OF ADAPTATION STRATEGIES EMPLOYED BY ARABLE CROP FARMERS IN RESPONSE TO CLIMATE VARIABILITY
ABSTRACT: This study examined the adaptation strategies of arable crop farmers to climate variability. The study used multistage sampling technique and primary data were collected from 360 food crop farmers (i.e. 180 respondents were randomly selected from each selected state fro...
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ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF FLOODS ON LIVELIHOODS AND ADAPTATION MEASURES OF CROP FARMERS
ABSTRACT: This study aimed to assess the impact of flooding on agricultural households in Delta State. The study focused on providing a detailed analysis of the socioeconomic characteristics of smallholder crop farmers in the designated area. It aimed to identify...
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ASSESSMENT OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND VARIABILITY IN COASTAL REGION
INTRODUCTION: Among the major problems facing mankind today, is the issue of climate change and variability. Climate change has long-since ceased to be a scientific curiosity, and no longer a mere environmental and regulatory concerns but a major, overriding envi...
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ASSESSMENT OF THE CAUSES, EFFECTS AND SOLUTIONS OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDING COLLAPSE IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: Since independence, the Nigeria government has desperately continued to make concerted effort in the area of quantitative (but not qualitative) supply of mass housing through huge budgetary and policy provisions but, surprisingly, the rat...
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CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF DESIGN VARIATION IN ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
ABSTRACT: Variability poses a significant challenge within the building business. differences in construction projects are a common occurrence, with the degree of these differences varying significantly across different projects. Consequently, the customer was co...
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THE INFLUENCE OF YOUTH LIFESTYLE ON CHURCH GROWTH
Background of the study: Church Growth is a movement within evangelical Christianity which focuses on developing methods to grow churches based on business marketing strategies as seen in Luke 14:23 which says “And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into...
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THE INFLUENCE OF INVENTORY MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON ORGANIZATIONAL FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
CHAPTER ONE
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THE IMPACT OF MOTIVATION ON STAFF PERFORMANCE IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The theory “motivation” becomes more pronounced after the popular Hawthorne studies championed by Elton May...
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THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION STRATEGIES ON FOOD CROP PRODUCTION EFFICIENCY IN SOUTHWESTERN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE
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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THE IMPACT OF EXCHANGE RATE AND INFLATION ON FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT IN NIGERIA AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP TO ECONOMIC GROWTH
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The lack of available cash for investment is a problem that plagues the economies of most emerging countries. As a result, ma...
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THE CAUSES AND EFFECT OF DIARRHEA AMONG CHILDREN IN BENIN CITY
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY
Diarrhea is recognized as a major cause of child morbidity and mortality in developing countries (Banda et al., 2007; Gorter et al., 1998; Kosek, Bern, & Guerrant, 2003). View Details
ASSESSMENT OF THE CAUSES, EFFECTS AND SOLUTIONS OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDING COLLAPSE IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: Since independence, the Nigeria government has desperately continued to make concerted effort in the area of quantitative (bu...
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THE CAUSES, EFFECTS, AND POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS TO THE COLLAPSE OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: Since the country's independence, the government of Nigeria has persistently made concerted efforts in the area of quanti...
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RATIO-TYPE ESTIMATORS IN STRATIFIED RANDOM SAMPLING USING AUXILIARY ATTRIBUTE
INTRODUCTION
Prior knowledge about population mean along with coefficient of variation, kurtosis and correlation of the population of an auxiliary variable are known to be very useful particularly when the ratio, product and regression estimators are used for estimation...
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SONOGRAPHIC CORRELATION OF FETAL NECK CIRCUMFERENCE AND AREA WITH GESTATIONAL AGE AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN IN PORTHARCOURT, NIGERIA.
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background of the study: The neck represents anatomically a small part of the human body between the head and the thorax. Due to its unique position, it conveys vital structures that communicate between the head and oth...
AN ASSESSMENT OF THE RAINFALL AND TEMPERATURE VARIATIONS IN PARTS OF NORTHERN NIGERIA
Abstract
The aim of the study is the assessment of rainfall and temperature variations in parts of Northern Nigeria. To achieve the aim, the study set out the following objectives (i) to determine variations in rainfall characteristics in terms of number of rain days, extreme rainfall a...
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ANALYSIS OF FACTORS INFLUENCING PRIVATE REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENTS IN THE PERI-URBAN AREAS OF BIDA, NIGER STATE
ABSTRACT
Peri-urban is the transition zone between well organized, recognized urban land uses and areas devoted to agriculture. The study examined the trend of private development across the peri-urban area of the town. the study administered 400 closed ended questionnaires and the tota...
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APPRAISAL OF BUILDING CHANGES TO CLIMATE VARIABILITY IN ENUGU URBAN AREA
1.1Background to the Study
Climate change is a major global phenomenon, which is evidenced by alterations in rainfall distribution, rising of glacier, ocean water expansion, drought, and increased temperature, (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), 2013). According to the Wo...
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ASSESSMENT OF GENETIC STRUCTURE OF CLARIAS GARIEPINUS, BURCHELL, 1822 POPULATION IN ASEJIRE LAKE
Abstract
Wild brood-stock is a major genetic reservoir for sustainable culture of Clarias gariepinus. This has been observed to be declining in major freshwater dams in Nigeria. There is inadequate information on factors responsible for this decline and their effects on genetic structur...
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ASSESSMENT OF WATER AVAILABILITY UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF CLIMATE VARIABILITY IN GORONYO RESERVOIR, SOKOTO STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Climatic parameters are exposed to variation due to the atmospheric concentration of greenhouse gases. Hence, it is essential to assess the water availability and demand under the climate variation in Goronyo Reservoir, Sokoto State Nigeria. since the supply of water is one of...
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CHROMOSOMAL PATTERNS AND VARIABILITY IN THE AFRICAN GIANT RAT (Cricetomys gambianus, WATERHOUSE-1840)
ABSTRACT
The studies of mammalian chromosomes have constituted an effective area of investigation to explain their relationship. The entire chromosome set of a species is known as a karyotype. Many rodent species show a tendency for extensive chromosomal variability within species and s...
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COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE SPATIAL AND TEMPORAL VARIATIONS IN HYDROLOGICAL PARAMETERS AT KAINJI AND SHIRORO DAMS, NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Climate variability has been one of the major issues of the 21st century. The idea is to understand the differences in the climatic conditions and long-term catchment regimes using mean monthly seasonality indices and to explore the differences in the hydrological parameters at...
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COMPARISON OF THE EFFECT OF A SINGLE ORAL DOSE OF CIMETIDINE AND PROPANTHELINE ON THE PHARMACOKINETIC OF PARACETAMOL IN HUMANS
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Comparison of the effects of a single oral dose of cimetidine and propantheline on the pharmacokinetics of paracetamol were studied with paracetamol (1g) administered alone, concurrently with cimetidine (400mg), delay (1 hour) with cimetidine (400mg), concurrently with paraceta...
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CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT IN A PRODUCTION LINE: NIGER DELTA UNIVERSITY TABLE WATER FACTORY, A CASE STUDY
ABSTRACT
Potable drinking water quality is a major concern, particularly as it is used for human consumption. Quality is a competitive weapon. It increases customer base, high profit margin and prevents business closure.
The aim of this research is to evaluate the current perf...
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DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL FLOW DURATION CURVES FOR SELECTED RIVERS IN UPPER NIGER RIVER BASIN, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
It is common knowledge that the end user of stream flow data may necessarily not have any prior knowledge of the quality control measures applied in their generation. Thus, this study provides an intuitive attempt to provide an independent quality indicator to...
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THE PROBLEM AND PROSPECT OF MECHANIZED AGRICULTURE IN NORTHERN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF KATSINA STATE
THE PROBLEM AND PROSPECT OF MECHANIZED AGRICULTURE IN NORTHERN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF KATSINA STATE
Chapter One: Introduction
Background of the Study
Agriculture has long been the backbone of Northern Nigeria's economy, contrib...
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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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THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA HACKING ON BUSINESS BRAND REPUTATION
THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA HACKING ON BUSINESS BRAND REPUTATION
Chapter One: Introduction
Background of the Study
Social media has become an integral part of modern business strategy, offering platforms for brand promotion, customer engagement, and market analysis. H...
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THE IMPACT OF EDUCATIONAL PROMOTION INITIATIVE ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE- A CASE STUDY OF UNION BANK OF NIGERIA EDU360 INITIATIVE
THE IMPACT OF EDUCATIONAL PROMOTION INITIATIVE ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE- A CASE STUDY OF UNION BANK OF NIGERIA EDU360 INITIATIVE.
Chapter One: Introduction
Background of the Study
Educational promotion initiatives play a crucial role in enhancing academic performance...
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THE IMPACT OF TEACHERS RECOGNITION INITIATIVE ON NIGERIA QUALITY OF EDUCATION: A CASE STUDY OF MALTINA TEACHER OF THE YEAR EVENT
THE IMPACT OF TEACHERS RECOGNITION INITIATIVE ON NIGERIA QUALITY OF EDUCATION: A CASE STUDY OF MALTINA TEACHER OF THE YEAR EVENT
Chapter One: Introduction
Background of the Study
Teacher recognition initiatives are designed to acknowledge and reward the contributions...
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THE ROLE OF NCCE IN PROMOTING INCLUSIVE EDUCATION THROUGH TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAMS
THE ROLE OF NCCE IN PROMOTING INCLUSIVE EDUCATION THROUGH TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAMS
Chapter One: Introduction
Background of the Study
Inclusive education, which aims to provide equitable learning opportunities for all students, regar...
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THE INFLUENCE OF NBTE'S POLICIES ON THE ADOPTION OF MODERN TECHNOLOGIES IN NIGERIAN TECHNICAL EDUCATION
THE INFLUENCE OF NBTE'S POLICIES ON THE ADOPTION OF MODERN TECHNOLOGIES IN NIGERIAN TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Background of the Study
In the digital age, the integration of modern technologies in education is essential for improving teaching and learning outcomes, particularly i...
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AN APPRAISAL OF THE CHALLENGES FACED BY NBTE IN REGULATING TECHNICAL EDUCATION IN RURAL AND URBAN AREAS
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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THE ROLE OF EDUCATION IN PREVENTING GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS
THE ROLE OF EDUCATION IN PREVENTING GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Chapter One: Introduction
Background of the Study
Gender-based violence (GBV) remains a significant concern in many societies, including...
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EFFECT OF PRECIPITATION EFFECTIVENESS INDICES ON THE YIELD OF SOME SELECTED CEREAL CROPS IN SOKOTO STATE, NIGERIA.
ABSTRACT
Agriculture in Nigeria is mainly dependent on rainfall which is variable in nature. Therefore, the need to have a full knowledge of its pattern and trend is pertinent in order to achieve food sufficiency. This study examined the effect of precipitation effectiveness indices: On...
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EVALUATION OF GAMMA RADIATION-INDUCED MUTANT LINES OF SESAME (SESAMUM INDICUM L.) FOR GENETIC IMPROVEMENT OF SOME DESIRABLE TRAITS
ABSTRACT
The creation, evaluation and selection of mutants with desirable traits have served as source of genetic variability for breeding programmes of many crops. Thus, eleven mutant lines of sesame developed through induced gamma irradiation were evaluated in the M4 generation alongs...
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EXPLORING CROSS-LAMINATED TIMBER USE FOR TEMPORARY MILITARY STRUCTURES: BALLISTIC CONSIDERATIONS
SUMMARY
The design and construction of temporary military structures, built to house personnel in theater, have changed little since World War II. While lightweight, rapidly deployable, and quick to erect, these gage metal or wood frame structures provide minimal ballis...
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FACTORS INFLUENCING ADOPTION OF AGRONOMIC PRACTICES OF NERICA RICE PRODUCTION IN THREE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS OF KANO STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
This study was conducted to evaluate the factors influencing the adoption of NERICA rice agronomic practices among farmers in three selected Local Government Areas of Kano State, Nigeria. The specific objective were to: Determine the rate of adoption of NERICA agronomic practic...
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DETERMINING THE EFFECT OF PARTICLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION ON SHEAR BEHAVIOR OF SOIL
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background to the Study
Soil behavior is a fundamental factor in geotechnical enginee...
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THE EFFECT OF ANTHRAQUINONE DERIVATIVES ON SERUM GAMMA-GLUTAMYL TRANSFERASE ACTIVITY IN HIGH-FAT DIET-INDUCED OBESITY IN WISTAR RATS
1.1 Background of the Study
Anthraquinones, a class of organic compounds often derived from plants and synthesized for medicinal purposes, have garnered significant interest for their wide-ranging biological activities, particularly as...
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