MIDWIVES’ AND MOTHERS’ PERCEPTION OF MIDWIVES SERVICE SCHEME CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background to the study Pregnancy and childbirth are normal physiological processes that bring joyful experiences to individuals and families. However, in many parts of the world, pregnancy constitutes a perilous journey, a risky and potentially fatal experience for millions of women especially in developing […]
SCHOOL PROJECT TOPICS BY DEPARTMENT: ALL PROJECT TOPICS AND MATERIALS
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MOTHERS` PERSPECTIVES OF FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION
MOTHERS` PERSPECTIVES OF FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to find out mothers perspectives on female genital mutilation (FGM) among the Maasai community in Kenya. The aim of the study can be used in utilizing the research result when planning education programs in preventing female genital mutilation. The research was carried […]
LACK OF AWARENESS ON PREVENTION OF ANAEMIA IN PREGNANCY AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN
LACK OF AWARENESS ON PREVENTION OF ANAEMIA IN PREGNANCY AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN ABSTRACT Worldwide it is estimated that about half of all pregnant women are anaemic. In Nigeria, the incidence of pregnant women with anaemia has increased and this accounts for about 20% of maternal mortality. This study therefore sought to investigate the knowledge and […]
PREVALENCE OF MULTIDRUG RESISTANT LIVESTOCK ASSOCIATED STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS ISOLATED FROM NASAL PASSAGE OF HEALTHY CATTLE
PREVALENCE OF MULTIDRUG RESISTANT LIVESTOCK ASSOCIATED STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS ISOLATED FROM NASAL PASSAGE OF HEALTHY CATTLE CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Cattle are large bodied ruminants that feed on pastures and forages or fodder. In Nigeria, cattle are reared primarily for meat which is a veritable source of protein for humans, and for […]
THE ATTITUDE OF NURSES TOWARDS RELAPSE PREVENTION AMONG PSYCHIATRIC PATIENTS
THE ATTITUDE OF NURSES TOWARDS RELAPSE PREVENTION AMONG PSYCHIATRIC PATIENTS ABSTRACT The problem of every hospital when the targeted objective is not achieved is that there is something wring either with health care givers, the patients or the general public. In order to improve the standard of health of the patients and keep them progressively […]
THE IMPACT OF THE MASS MEDIA ON RURAL DEVELOPMENT
THE IMPACT OF THE MASS MEDIA ON RURAL DEVELOPMENT CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Education through media has created substantial changes in the traditional concept of education, has eliminated most of the deficiencies of the traditional systems of education and has created fundamental changes in education (Charlton et al., 2002). Using the […]
THE PERCEPTION OF MEDIA STAFF WELFARE ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF JOURNALISM IN NIGERIA
THE PERCEPTION OF MEDIA STAFF WELFARE ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF JOURNALISM IN NIGERIA CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The mass media serve as conveyors of information and have the capacity to shape public perception on issues of importance. Nwagbara (2010) affirms that journalism in Nigeria has been described as a “bastion of […]
THE PROSPECTS AND CHALLENGES OF CAMPUS BROADCASTING STATION IN NIGERIA
THE PROSPECTS AND CHALLENGES OF CAMPUS BROADCASTING STATION IN NIGERIA CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Radio is regarded as an important modern medium because of its characteristics. It is cheap and affordable for large sections of populations everywhere. Its content is inexpensive to create and transmit. It is accessible because it does […]
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF THE ITSEKIRI NOUN PHRASE
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF THE ITSEKIRI NOUN PHRASE CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Noun phrase also known as nominal phrase (abbreviated as NP) is a type of phrase which has a noun or an indefinite pronoun as head word of its phrase. Noun phrases are very common and are the most recurring phrase […]
SOCIO LINGUISTIC INVESTIGATION OF SOME HAUSA PROVERBS
SOCIO LINGUISTIC INVESTIGATION OF SOME HAUSA PROVERBS ABSTRACT This research work is on Sociolinguistic Investigation of Some Hausa Proverbs. The Hausa term for proverb is Karin Magana and they are one of the oldest and most important types of myth, which form part and parcel of the Hausa culture. These wise sayings form a very crucial phase […]
CULTURAL INFLUENCE ON LANGUAGE
CULTURAL INFLUENCE ON LANGUAGE ABSTRACT The existence of taboo and sexism in Ohaozara dialect have be established. It is in the area of describing how culture influences language that constitutes issues of discuss in this research work. This work serves as an insight into the behaviour of language as it is bend, controlled and molded […]
THE IMPACT OF ADVERTISING ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MEDIA
THE IMPACT OF ADVERTISING ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MEDIA CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Advertising has been defined as “a powerful communication force and a vital marketing tool helping to sell goods and services, image and ideas…”(Wright1983:8).Advertising may also be seen as “a group of activities aiming at and including dissemination of […]
IMPLICATION OF TREASURY SINGLE ACCOUNT ON BANKING SECTOR OF NIGERIA AND THE ECONOMY AS A WHOLE
IMPLICATION OF TREASURY SINGLE ACCOUNT ON BANKING SECTOR OF NIGERIA AND THE ECONOMY AS A WHOLE CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Treasury Single Account is a public accounting system under which all government revenue, receipts and income and collected into one single account, usually maintained by the country’s Central Bank and all […]
AN EVALUATION OF FINANCIAL PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS OF PRIVATIZATION IN THE NIGERIA ECONOMY.
AN EVALUATION OF FINANCIAL PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS OF PRIVATIZATION IN THE NIGERIA ECONOMY CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY The privatization programme of the fist phase was said to benefit many Nigerians who were given the opportunity to purchase shares offered for sale by way of public offer. Subscription of shares during the phase […]
A CASE STUDY OF NATURAL FLOW AND TUBING STRING DESIGN FOR A WATER DRIVE RESERVOIR
ABSTRACT The design of natural flow and artificial lift tubing strings for the whole life of a water drive reservoir was carried out using data based on synthetic reservoir performance based on a material balance. The effects of reservoir properties on the life of the well was also investigated. Constraints such as maximum production, maximum […]
ACCESSIBILITY OF CREDIT FACILITY FROM FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS BY SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES: EVIDENCE FROM NIGERIA
ACCESSIBILITY OF CREDIT FACILITY FROM FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS BY SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES: EVIDENCE FROM NIGERIA Abstract This study tries to look at the accessibility of credit facility from financial institutions by small and Medium Scale Enterprises: Evidence from Nigeria. Small and Medium Scale Enterprises have been faced with poor funding when developing nations like […]
BUILDING AND RANKING OF GEOSTATISTICAL PETROLEUM RESERVOIR MODELS
ABSTRACT Techniques in Geostatistics are increasingly being used to generate reservoir models and quantify uncertainty in reservoir properties. This is achieved through the construction of multiple realizations to capture the physically significant features in the reservoir. However, only a limited number of these realizations are required for complex fluid flow simulation to predict reservoir future […]
APPLICATION OF MINIMUM CURVATURE METHOD TO WELLPATH CALCULATIONS
ABSTRACT A major drawback of directional and horizontal well drilling is the numerous complex computations required to be done while planning a well. These computations are very stressful and time consuming especially when done manually. One of the objectives of this study was to develop a user friendly Excel Spreadsheet program that would make the […]
ANALYSIS OF VOID FRACTION PHASE DISTRIBUTION OF GAS-LIQUID FLOW IN A HORIZONTAL PIPE USING WIRE MESH SENSOR DATA
ABSTRACT The scope of this work was to make detailed analysis of phase distribution in a horizontal pipe. This detailed analysis has been successfully carried out. Data obtained from wire mesh sensor (WMS) were used for the analyses. The operating fluid considered was an air/silicone oil mixture within a 6 m horizontal pipe with internal […]
AN APPROACH TO WELL PLACEMENT AND PRODUCTION IN A GREEN FIELD – A CASE STUDY
ABSTRACT Reservoir development planning and well placement significantly affect hydrocarbon recovery. Therefore, strategic well placement and development techniques are essential to minimize the risk of unproductive drilling and also to maximize production within the reservoir. This study presents an approach to well placement and production in a green field. A 3D static model of the […]
AN EXPERIMENTAL MODEL TO PREDICT AND CONTROL OILFIELD EMULSION TIGHTNESS: A NOVEL APPROACH
ABSTRACT Formation of water-in-oil emulsions are among the major challenges encountered by production and surface facilities engineers during the recovery of crude oil, especially in a large multi-wells system in both onshore and offshore oilfields. The development of systematic approaches to handle emulsion problem has been very slow. Several important aspects of emulsion that have […]
A REVIEW OF THE RHEOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF POWER LAW DRILLING FLUIDS ON CUTTINGS TRANSPORTATION IN NON-VERTICAL BOREHOLES
ABSTRACT Cuttings transportation during in non-vertical boreholes is necessary for oil and gas wells. Adequate cuttings removal from a well in drilling is critical for cost-effective drilling as high annular cuttings buildup often leads to high risk of stuck pipe, reduced rate of penetration and other impediments to standard drilling and completion procedures. This […]
A REVIEW OF APPLICATION OF PRESSURE DERIVATIVE CONCEPT TO MULTIRATE TESTS
ABSTRACT Pressure build-up data in low permeability reservoirs take too long and are usually of poor quality. A pressure buildup test is perhaps the most widely performed transient test. In pressure buildup test, a well which has been producing for some time at a constant rate is shut-in and the bottomhole pressure is measured as […]
CASE STUDY OF NATURAL FLOW AND ARTIFICIAL LIFT FOR A SOLUTION GAS DRIVE RESERVOIR
ABSTRACT Solution gas drive reservoirs are characterized by rapid and continuous decline of reservoir pressure. This rapid and continuous decline of reservoir pressure causes direct decline of reservoir performance at early stages of the life of the reservoir. The principal source of energy which is gas liberation from the crude oil and the subsequent expansion […]
DEVELOPMENT OF CONING CORRELATIONS FOR OIL RIM RESERVOIRS USING EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN AND RESPONSE SURFACE METHODOLOGY
ABSTRACT Proper management of thin oil rim reservoirs is required to maximize recovery and minimizes coning tendencies. The objective of this study is to determine the effect of reservoir and fluid properties on coning tendencies in thin oil rim reservoirs and to develop numerical correlations to predict oil recovery and water break through time for […]
DEVELOPMENT OF BREAKTHROUGH TIME CORRELATIONS FOR CONING IN BOTTOM WATER SUPPORTED RESERVOIRS
ABSTRACT This research work mainly investigates the development and the behavior of cones (both water and gas cones) in oil reservoirs supported by strong aquifer, and from which analytical correlations are developed for quick engineering estimates of the time for water/gas cones to break into the perforations of the producing wells. The studies treated the […]
DEVELOPMENT OF A GAS CONDENSATE RESERVOIR: CASE STUDY OF THE NIGER DELTA
ABSTRACT Gas condensate reservoirs are single phase at the initial condition. It changes to multiphase when the reservoir conditions are located between the critical point and the cricondentherm of the reservoir in the phase envelope. This makes it unique to providing a reliable source of energy for human usage. The objective of this study is […]
DEVELOPMENT OF A COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR SOLIDS CONTROL
ABSTRACT Computer software is used extensively to increase productivity and reduce man‟s hours of labour. This work presents the development of a solids control software (SOLCON) which is designed for real time mud system management and quick performance of routine rig computations: determination of total solids and low gravity solids content; mud property and density […]
DETAILED ANALYSIS OF PRESSURE DROP IN A LARGE DIAMETER VERTICAL PIPE
ABSTRACT With the ever increasing need to optimize production, the accurate understanding of the mechanics of multi-phase flow and its effect on the pressure drop along the oil-well flow string is becoming more pertinent. The efficient design of gas-lift pump, electric submersible pumps, separators, flow strings and other production equipment depends on the accurate prediction […]
DEEPWATER PETROLEUM EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION IN THE GULF OF GUINEA: Comparative Analysis of Petroleum Fiscal Systems Performance
ABSTRACT Petroleum Fiscal System (PFS) is a major determinant of investment decision in the exploration and production of oil and gas in any country. It basically describes the profitability relationship between the host government of the producing community and the International Oil Companies (IOCs). The comparative analysis of the performance of the fiscal regimes becomes […]
COMPARATIVE ECONOMICS OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTION OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUES
ABSTRACT Hydrocarbon production in the petroleum industry is often constrained by reservoir heterogeneity, deliverability and capacity of surface facilities, also optimization technique in the petroleum industry requires execution of several iterative runs by comparing various solutions until an optimum or satisfactory solution is found. In this study a comparative economic analysis to aid the optimization […]
EFFECT OF GAS-OIL-RATIO ON OIL PRODUCTION
ABSTRACT Maximum production from an oil well can be achieved through proper selection of tubing size. The selection of optimum tubing size must be evaluated when completing a well in any type of reservoir especially solution gas drive reservoir since there is likelihood of producing more gas as the reservoir pressure declines. The most widely […]
DIRECTIONAL DRILLING HYDRAULICS OPTIMIZATION USING CONVENTIONAL AND NANOBASED DRILLING FLUIDS
ABSTRACT During drilling operations, special attention must be given to wellbore hydraulics to ensure functional, safe, economic, and environmentally responsible delivery of the well. The Hydraulics system shares common purposes with the drilling fluid, it helps to control subsurface pressures, remove cuttings from the well, clean the bit, size the pump, increase the rate of […]
DIAGNOSTIC PLOTS FOR ANALYSIS OF WATER PRODUCTION AND RESERVOIR PERFORMANCE (A Case Study)
ABSTRACT The research is aimed at the understanding of the various diagnostic plots for the analysis of water production that are available as well as the application of these methods in a case study. It also aimed at the establishment of a work flow for the evaluation of water production mechanisms. A workflow was developed […]
DEVELOPMENT OF GENERALIZED WELL SEMI-ANALYTICAL CONING MODELS
ABSTRACT Oil deposits are often found in association with a communicating gas or water zone. The production of the oil often leads to the coning of water or gas. This dynamic interaction can be captured by a properly detailed reservoir simulation, which unfortunately may not always be practical. To brigde the gap, researchers over the […]
ESTIMATION OF DRILLING WASTES – AN ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN WHILE DRILLING OIL AND GAS WELLS
ABSTRACT Despite its numerous benefits the search and production of crude oil poses a lot of dangers to the environment. Among these include land, water and air pollution. Prominent among the major sources of E&P waste is drilling operations which form the second largest source of waste after production activities. The major drilling wastes are […]
ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY IN HIGH VISCOUS RESERVOIR USING THE THERMAL PROCESS
ABSTRACT New sources of energy should be found to relieve the high demand of energy. Even though heavy oil and bitumen are difficult to produce due to their high viscosity which can be reduced by heating, with increased oil price, the production of these heavy oils are seen viable thus the need for a model […]
EFFECTS OF PARTIAL COMPLETION ON PRODUCTIVITY INDEX
ABSTRACT A new method for analysing productivity index (PI) on vertical wells is the main objective of this study. Well performance is often measured in terms of the well’s productivity which is dependent on a number of factors such as the reservoir’s configuration, the type of completion, petrophysical and fluid properties, formation damage, etc. The […]
HYDRODYNAMICS BEHAVIOUR OF SLUG FLOW IN 800 OFF THE HORIZONTAL PIPE USING ELECTRICAL CAPACITANCE TOMOGRAPHY (ECT) DATA
ABSTRACT This study presents an investigation of the hydrodynamics behaviour of slug flow in an inclined (80 degree inclination) and 67 mm internal diameter pipe. The study provides a more rudimentary explanation into the physical phenomenon that controls slug flows behaviour and the way these parameters behave under variable flow conditions. Various correlations for determining […]
EVALUATION OF IN-FILL WELL PLACEMENT AND OPTIMIZATION USING EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN AND GENETIC ALGORITHM
ABSTRACT Determination of optimal well locations for infill drilling is a challenging task because engineering and geologic variables affecting reservoir performance are often nonlinearly correlated and have some degree of uncertainty attached to them. Numerical models which are the basis of well placement decisions rely on data that are uncertain, which in turn translate to […]
PRACTICAL APPROACHES FOR SOLVING LOST CIRCULATION PROBLEMS WHILE DRILLING
ABSTRACT As the demand for petroleum resources increases, drilling of oil and gas wells are often carried out in challenging and hostile environments. Among the top ten drilling challenges facing the oil and gas industry today is the problem of lost circulation. Major progress has been made to understand this problem and how to combat […]
PRACTICAL APPROACH TO EFFECTIVE SAND PREDICTION, CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT
ABSTRACT The production of formation sand is a problem associated with most oil deposits in the world. Major Sand production effects affect safety, well or field economics and continuous production. This has prompted the continued search for solutions to mitigate sand production in the oil and gas industry over time. The methodology often employed is […]
OPTIMIZATION OF STRATEGIES FOR NATURAL GAS UTILIZATION: CASE STUDY OF THE NIGER DELTA
ABSTRACT Nigeria is endowed with huge proven gas reserves estimated to be 184 trillion cubic feet (Tcf). It ranks as the 7th holder of natural gas reserves in the world, and the largest in Africa. Nigeria also flares more natural gas than any other country; it accounts for 12.5% of the world‟s annual gas flared and […]
MODELING AND SIMULATION OF RESERVOIR FORMATION DAMAGE DUE TO CHEMICAL PRECIPITATION AND PARTICULATE PROCESSES
ABSTRACT Formation damage is an undesirable operational and economic problem that can occur in many phases of field development including drilling, completion, workover, production, stimulation, waterflooding and enhanced oil recovery. In fact, it is among the major causes of a well productivity reduction in petroleum reservoirs. Proper understanding of the factors causing these damages is […]
MATERIAL BALANCE APPLICATION FOR BROWNFIELD DEVELOPMENT
ABSTRACT The need to re-develop one of the Brown fields located in the Niger Delta area of Nigeria was necessitated by the fact that there are still three undeveloped reservoirs in the field.A total of six stacked reservoirs, A100 to A600 (all oil bearing with associated gas) were penetrated between 8552 ftss and 10652 ftss […]
INVESTIGATING THE BEHAVIOUR OF AIR-SILICONE OIL FLOWS IN VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL PIPES FOR EFFECTIVE GAS-LIQUID TRANSPORT
ABSTRACT The concurrent flow of gas/liquid in pipes poses a great challenge due to the difficulty associated with the flow of fluid. The flow is characterized by the existence of flow regimes which can be identified by the geometrical arrangement of the phases in a pipe, with Churn flow being the least understood flow pattern […]
INVESTIGATING HORIZONTAL-WELL INTERFERENCE TEST APPLICATIONS
ABSTRACT One of the major challenges in reservoir engineering is the accurate description of the reservoir. This description is essential in all aspects of petroleum engineering, and is typically achieved through reservoir characterization by integrating various kinds of information obtained from the reservoir. One reliable source of reservoir information is well testing. Analysis of well […]
IMPLICATION OF VOID PREDICTION IN THE DETERMINATION OF PRESSURE GRADIENT IN VERTICAL PIPES
ABSTRACT This research work mainly investigates the implication of void prediction in the estimation of total pressure gradient in vertical pipes for multiphase flow systems. Experimental data was collected for a multiphase flow system with silicone oil and air as the liquid and gas phases. The void fraction prediction was carried out using Microsoft Excel. […]
QUANTIFYING INCREMENTAL OIL PRODUCTION AND ECONOMICS OF USING INTELLIGENT COMPLETION AS A TOOL FOR RESERVOIR MANAGEMENT
ABSTRACT Huge amount of hydrocarbon in place is left unrecovered. Integrated reservoir management, in addition to the use of new technologies improves hydrocarbon recovery. Intelligent completion is one of the technologies which enhance reservoir management thereby improving the hydrocarbon recovery.This work presents a review of intelligent completion technology, guidelines to evaluate the decision whether or […]
QUANTIFICATION OF UNCERTAINTY AND RISKS FOR DEVELOPING MARGINAL FIELDS IN THE NIGER DELTA
ABSTRACT The Niger Delta is Nigeria’s and Africa’s most prol ific producing basin and has some untapped oil resources because of their marginality. The development of marginal oil field in Nigeria has now become an important strategic issue. This is due to the vast availability of these fields scattered all over the Niger Delta. The […]
PRESSURE ANALYSIS OF A WELL WITH AN INCLINED HYDRAULIC FRACTURE IN A NATURALLY FRACTURED RESERVOIR
ABSTRACT Hydraulic fracturing has been an effective technique to stimulate damaged wells or wells producing from low-permeability formation. It has been established that the orientation of a hydraulic fracture is perpendicular to the direction of the least principal stress in the formation. Thus, most pressure transient analysis techniques are based on the assumption that the […]
PUBLIC RELATIONS AND IMAGE MAKING IN GOVERNMENT INSTITUTIONS (A CASE STUDY OF FRCN, ABUJA)
CHAPTER ONEINTRODUCTION1.1. Background of the studyThe importance of public relations in any organization cannot be overemphasized. This is largely buttressed by the fact that the public relations unit of an organization is an important factor which aids in the success of any organization through building and sustaining its corporate image.In many government parastatals and private organizations whether […]
FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH HEALTH SEEKING AND PREVENTION OF HUMAN. PAPILLOMA VIRUS INFECTION (A study of Babcock University High School)
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study is to examine the factors associated with health seeking and prevention of human papilloma virus infection. Three (3) research questions and hypotheses were raised to solve the research problems. The research employs exploratory, survey and descriptive research methods using quantitative and qualitative analysis. The population of this study comprises […]
ANTI-GRAFT AGENCIES AND ANTI CORRUPTION CAMPAIGNS IN NIGERIA, 2011 to 2015
CHAPTER ONE 1.1 Background To The Study Corruption constitutes a great challenge to the realization of democratic dividend in form of Education, social, economic, and political development of any nation. The issue has therefore generated public outcry and the concern of government to stem it out of the Nigerian cultural heritage.. The United Nations Global Programme against […]
CHALLENGES OF EFFECTIVE UTILIZATION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT REVENUE IN NIGERIA (UYO)
CHAPTER ONE1.1 BACK GROUND OF THE STUDY Nigeria as a sovereign nation operates a federal system of government i.e the federal government, state government and the local government councils.Onwo (1992) Observed that each level of the three tiers of government derive its powers not from the magnanimity of the central government but from the constitution; each level […]
IMPACT OF CELEBRITY ENDORSEMENT ON CONSUMER BEHAVIOR AND SALES VOLUME OF AN ORGANIZATION (A CASE STUDY OF PAMPERS)
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study In recent years most adverts on television has a celebrity that projects the products or services by way of using the product and with this, has influence on the buyers and customers of these products and services and thus the sales volume of an organization. Basically, a celebrity […]
THE EFFECT OF ONLINE ADVERTISING ON CONSUMER BUYING BEHAVIOR USING STUDENTS OF FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC BIDA
CHAPTER ONE 1.1 Introduction The rapid growth of information technology has enhanced the importance of online advertising. Out of the innovations of the information technology, internet is by far the most attracting considerable media. Moreover, the internet is emerging as the most important source of information because of its ease wealth […]
IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON CONSUMER BUYING BEHAVIOUR (A CASE STUDY OF LAGOS STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS)
1.1 INTRODUCTIONNew technological inventions can have a great impact in organizations through its contributions to change the social environment while expediting sharing of knowledge and the development of new ideas. (Kling et al, 2005). Social Media will come in handy as a good example of new technological innovation that is making a great impact in […]
NURSING INTERVENTION FOR THE PROMOTION OF INFECTION CONTROL IN TWO TEACHING HOSPITALS IN OGUN STATE, NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Infection control is an aspect of healthcare delivery that deals with the curtailment of the spread of infection within the healthcare set-up, be it from patient-to-patient, patient-to-staff, staff-to-patients or staff to staff. According to World Health Organisation (WHO, 2011) the components of infection prevention and control are […]
NURSING INTERVENTION ON THE MIDWIVES’ SKILLS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF POSTPARTUM HAEMORRHAGE IN SELECTED SECONDARY HEALTH FACILITIES IN ONDO STATE, NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Pregnancy and delivery are supposed to be a safe process when well-managed, but a number of times it involves major health risks, even to women with no pre-existing health problem. Thousands of women die all over the world from issues directly associated with pregnancy, delivery and its […]
PERCEIVED SOCIAL SUPPORT AND SOCIO – DEMOGRAPHIC VARIABLES AS CORRELATES OF QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY SYNDROME PATIENTS IN A TEACHING HOSPITAL, OGUN STATE.
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the study Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) is a pandemic disease in which the body’s defense mechanism is weak and this makes the body unable to get rid of infection (NACA, 2001). HIV/AIDS is an incurable diseases that makes the casualty susceptible (Rajeev, 2012), […]
UTILIZATION OF DONABEDIAN MODEL IN EVALUATION OF MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTHCARE QUALITY SERVICEIN SELECTED HEALTH CARE FACILITIES IN ILE-IFE
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study The quality of care received during pregnancy and the place of delivery are great determinants of maternal and child morbidity and mortality. Improving and sustaining the quality of care in healthcare institutions has been an area of concerns and recurrent issue over the year. The client’s expression […]
BUDGETARY CONTROL AS A TOOL FOR IMPROVED PERFORMANCE( A STUDY OF SELECTED COMPANIES IN UYO METROPOLIS)
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Since we live in an age which is marked by uncertainties in business prospects, it is in a setting of this nature that the budget is of great importance. Nearly everybody budget to some extent, even though many who prepare and use budget do not recognize that […]
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND PROFITABILITY OF SELECTED MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN NIGERIA
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND PROFITABILITY OF SELECTED MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN NIGERIA ABSTRACT The objective of this study is to empirically investigate the relationship between corporate governance (measured by Board Size, Ownership Concentration and CEO Duality) and profitability (measured by Return on Asset and Return on Equity) of selected Nigerian manufacturing companies. The study adopted survey research […]
THE ROLE OF INSURANCE IN MINIMIZING BUSINESS RISK ( A CASE STUDY OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE BUSINESSES IN UYO)
THE ROLE OF INSURANCE IN MINIMIZING BUSINESS RISK ( A CASE STUDY OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE BUSINESSES IN UYO) ABSTRACT SMEs are noted as the foundation of the emerging private sector in developing countries and government’sassistance is paramount to sustainin contribution to the country’s economyenhance (Worl performance of SMEs, little or no attention is […]
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION AS A STRATEGY FOR ENHANCING ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION AS A STRATEGY FOR ENHANCING ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK Effective communication as a strategy for enhancing organizational performance. The word communication is derived from the Latin word communis meaning “Common” the communicator seeks to establish “commonness” with a receiver. Hence we define communication as the transmission of information and understanding through the use […]
TAXATION AS A MAJOR SOURCE OF FUNDING TO THE GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE TAXATION AS AN ASPECT OF GOVERNMENT FISCAL POLICY. According to Nwoke (1993:1) taxation can be defined as the imposition of an obligatory levy or contribution of an individual or corporate donate by recipient, public authority. Two important attributes of taxation are that the levying authority posses the legal capacity to do […]
THE ROLE OF AUDITING IN ENSURING ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
THE ROLE OF AUDITING IN ENSURING ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS 2.0 INTRODUCTION A critical element of all research work is the review of literature it is so important that Asolabi (1992) noted that its omission, represents a void or absence of a major element in research. The literature review, a recording to Bruce (1994) has 6 key […]
MANAGERIAL COMPETENCE AND TRAINING NEEDS OF POULTRY FARMERS IN NIGERIA
MANAGERIAL COMPETENCE AND TRAINING NEEDS OF POULTRY FARMERS IN NIGERIA 2.1 Meaning of Poultry Poultry comes from the French /Norman word, (pullus), which means small animal, but in a more comprehensive form, it is seen as a category of domesticated birds kept by humans for the purpose of collecting their eggs or droppings, […]
FACTORS INFLUENCING CUSTOMER LOYALTY IN THE NIGERIAN BANKING INDUSTRY
FACTORS INFLUENCING CUSTOMER LOYALTY IN THE NIGERIAN BANKING INDUSTRY CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Nigerian banks in the face of increasing competition are currently facing enormous challenges which have made survival increasingly difficult. To survive and be successful providers of financial services, it is extremely important that the present environment should go […]
PERCEPTION OF BANK CUSTOMERS ON CBN’S CASHLESS POLICY IN NIGERIA
PERCEPTION OF BANK CUSTOMERS ON CBN’S CASHLESS POLICY IN NIGERIA CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY The recent innovation of technology for financial transactions poses interesting questions for policy makers and financial institutions regarding the suitability of current institutional arrangements and availability of instruments to guarantee financial stability, efficiency, effectiveness of monetary policy […]
THE INFLUENCE OF THE REDUCTION IN OIL PRICE AND THE DEVALUATION OF NAIRA ON THE NIGERIA ECONOMIC GROWTH
THE INFLUENCE OF THE REDUCTION IN OIL PRICE AND THE DEVALUATION OF NAIRA ON THE NIGERIA ECONOMIC GROWTH CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Nigeria, the most populous black nation situated in western Africa is popularly known for her dominant source of revenue; Crude oil. Thus, Nigeria became increasingly dependent on oil revenue, […]
AN EVALUATION OF THE INDEPENDENCY OF THE CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA
AN EVALUATION OF THE INDEPENDENCY OF THE CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Central banks are essentially government banks. First and foremost, they govern monetary policy, controlling how much domestic currency will circulate in a country’s economy at any given time. They also act as financial agents for governments, […]
THE ROLE OF RADIO IN MOBILIZING NIGERIAN WOMEN INTO POLITICS
THE ROLE OF RADIO IN MOBILIZING NIGERIAN WOMEN INTO POLITICS CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY This study, the role of radio in mobilizing Nigerian women into politics will look into the role played by radio as a medium of mass communication in galvanizing and preparing Nigerian women into politics especially towards participating in […]
THE ROLE OF MASS MEDIA IN EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
THE ROLE OF MASS MEDIA IN EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA ABSTRACT This examine the role of mass medial in educational development in Nigeria. The background centre on the role of mass medial in educational development in Nigeria finding out whether television plays an effective role in formal education. The researcher has attempted to carry out […]
TRADE LIBERALIZATION AND PERFORMANCE OF THE NIGERIAN TEXTILE INDUSTRY (1986 – 2015)
TRADE LIBERALIZATION AND PERFORMANCE OF THE NIGERIAN TEXTILE INDUSTRY (1986 – 2015) ABSTRACT Nigerian textile industry is characterized with ineffective incentives, political uncertainty, acute power shortage, poor infrastructure, smuggling and red-tape bureaucracy, among others. However, government of Nigeria in appreciation of the role of industrialization in growth process now motivates firms. This is done through […]
INNOVATION STRATEGY AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE IN SELECTED DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS IN LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA
INNOVATION STRATEGY AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE IN SELECTED DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS IN LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA ABSTRACT In a highly competitive environment, innovation is the essential key to a firm obtaining a dominant position as the understanding of strategic innovation management practices leads to an improved organizational performance signifying its importance. In the present era of economic […]
IMPACT OF TAX REVENUE ON NIGERIA’S ECONOMIC GROWTH
IMPACT OF TAX REVENUE ON NIGERIA’S ECONOMIC GROWTH ABSTRACT The importance of taxation as a policy in a growing economy like Nigeria cannot underestimate. It has become one of the popular positions of professional economists that tax revenue of any given government / nation contributes to the checks and healthy management of its national governance […]
CHALLENGES AFFECTING PROCUREMENT PROCESSES IN PUBLIC ORGANIZATIONS IN NIGERIA
CHALLENGES AFFECTING PROCUREMENT PROCESSES IN PUBLIC ORGANIZATIONS IN NIGERIA CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Procurements processes entail various functions move far beyond traditional perception that procurement main role is acquiring works or services from outside sources for replenishing organization needs. Mlinga (2007), describe procurements as activity of assessing, buying of works, goods […]
WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT AND FIRMS PERFORMANCE
WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT AND FIRMS PERFORMANCE ABSTRACT This study investigated the relationship between working capital management measured by account receivable period (ACRP), inventory period (INVP), cash conversion cycle (CCC) and sales Growth (SG) and profitability performance measured by returns on assets (ROA). The study utilized secondary data obtained from the annual financial statements of Nigerian […]
THE IMPACT OF MULTIPLE TAXATION ON BUSINESS SURVIVAL IN NIGERIA
THE IMPACT OF MULTIPLE TAXATION ON BUSINESS SURVIVAL IN NIGERIA ABSTRACT Taxation is one of the major fiscal policies the government of any nation such as Nigeria can use to achieve economic stability and in the financing of capital expenditure. Various taxes are levied upon the income, wealth or gain of an individual, family and […]
THE IMPACT OF SERVICE RECOVERY ON CUSTOMER LOYALTY
THE IMPACT OF SERVICE RECOVERY ON CUSTOMER LOYALTY CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION In today’s business world, competition has made it difficult for sellers to survive and every day new sellers or new products are coming to the market. In order to survive, earn high profit and avoiding customer Switching cost, customer loyalty has become a very […]
CHALLENGES FACING TRANSPORT SECTOR IN PROVIDING QUALITY SERVICE TO THE SOCIETY
CHALLENGES FACING TRANSPORT SECTOR IN PROVIDING QUALITY SERVICE TO THE SOCIETY CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study The transportation sectors most especially the road transport provide the most efficient means of moving people especially in density populated urban centers. In addition to the well-being of its users, public transport plays a vital role […]
CAPACITY BUILDING AND EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IN CIVIL SERVICE OF NIGERIA
CAPACITY BUILDING AND EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IN CIVIL SERVICE OF NIGERIA CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Capacity building and development must be based on a need analysis derived from a comparison of “actual performance‟‟ and behavior with “required performance‟‟ and behavior. Capacity building and development is one of the major ways organization invests […]
ASSESSMENT OF THE CONTRIBUTION OF INDUSTRIAL TRAINING FUND IN MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT
ASSESSMENT OF THE CONTRIBUTION OF INDUSTRIAL TRAINING FUND IN MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Employee’s training and development is seen as the most important formation of any competent management. The reason is not far-fetched, the ever increasing technological sophistication especially in this age of computer technology has really make it […]
ASSESSMENT OF THE CONTRIBUTION OF EMPLOYEES COMMITMENT ON ORGANIZATION PRODUCTIVITY
ASSESSMENT OF THE CONTRIBUTION OF EMPLOYEES COMMITMENT ON ORGANIZATION PRODUCTIVITY CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to 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 […]
AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE PROBLEM OF FINANCING SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES IN NIGERIA
AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE PROBLEM OF FINANCING SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES IN NIGERIA CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) are largely viewed as the engine wire of any nation’s economic growth and they are regarded as justifiable means that propel development globally. SMEs are labour intensive; […]
AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE NEEDED TRAINING FOR EXECUTIVE SECRETARIES IN PUBLIC ESTABLISHMENTS
AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE NEEDED TRAINING FOR EXECUTIVE SECRETARIES IN PUBLIC ESTABLISHMENTS CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY The emergence of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Nigeria has posed a serious challenge to all facets of the Nigerian economy. This has necessitated executive secretaries to keep abreast of the current technology as […]
AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE IMPACT OF HUMAN CAPITAL TO THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE IMPACT OF HUMAN CAPITAL TO THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Overtime, various scholars have affirmed the role of investment in human capital on economic growth. Human capital is considered as the most valuable asset and needs to be mobilized (Awopegba, 2003). Human […]
ACHIEVING ORGANISATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS THROUGH EFFECTIVE INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
ACHIEVING ORGANISATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS THROUGH EFFECTIVE INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Industrial relations is a multidisciplinary field that studies the employment relationship. Industrial relations is increasingly being called employment relations because of the importance of non-industrial employment relationships. Many outsiders also equate industrial relations to labor relations and believe that industrial […]
A STUDY ON THE ROLE OF ACCOUNTING RATIO ANALYSIS ON BUSINESS DECISIONS IN NIGERIA
A STUDY ON THE ROLE OF ACCOUNTING RATIO ANALYSIS ON BUSINESS DECISIONS IN NIGERIA CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study According to Igben (1999:423), “Accounting {or financial} ratio is a proportion or fraction or percentage expressing the relationship between one item in a set financial statements and another item in the financial statements. […]
A STUDY ON THE FACTORS MILITATING AGAINST HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT
A STUDY ON THE FACTORS MILITATING AGAINST HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study The purpose of human resource management policy is to ensure efficient and effective development of human resources management. Armstrong (2009) stresses the human resource management as the process of increasing knowledge, skills and the capacity of people […]
THE IMPACT OF WORK ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIES ON STAFF BEHAVIORAL OUTCOMES IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS
THE IMPACT OF WORK ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIES ON STAFF BEHAVIORAL OUTCOMES IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The advent of globalization characterized by widening consumer choice has intensified competition in both local and international markets. Consumers were now exposed to a wider range of generic products which enabled them to choose […]
THE USE OF COMPENSATION PACKAGES FOR EMPLOYEES PERFORMANCE AND RETENTION IN NIGERIA
THE USE OF COMPENSATION PACKAGES FOR EMPLOYEES PERFORMANCE AND RETENTION IN NIGERIA CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Compensation packages entail some basic features that tend to make employees satisfy on their job amongst which includes salaries, bonuses, incentives, allowances, promotion, recognition (Ezeh, 2014). All these have significant impact on employees’ performance, however, […]
THE IMPACT OF OUTSOURCING HUMAN RESOURCE FUNCTION ON ORGANIZATION PERFORMANCE
THE IMPACT OF OUTSOURCING HUMAN RESOURCE FUNCTION ON ORGANIZATION PERFORMANCE CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study The debate on human resource (HR) outsourcing is polarized. HR outsourcing is seen as an opportunity for the HR function by some and as a threat by others. The first view suggests that HR outsourcing is an […]
THE IMPACT OF OPTIMAL JOB SATISFACTION ON EFFECTIVE EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE
THE IMPACT OF OPTIMAL JOB SATISFACTION ON EFFECTIVE EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study It is a general understanding that job satisfaction is an attitude towards job, in other words job satisfaction is an affective or emotional response toward various facets of one’s job. A person with a high level of […]
THE IMPACT OF EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION ON WORK PERFORMANCE IN THE PRIVATE ORGANIZATION
THE IMPACT OF EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION ON WORK PERFORMANCE IN THE PRIVATE ORGANIZATION CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Business conduct today worldwide is challenging. Moreover, their performance in terms of returns growth is facing internal and external working challenges. To stay alive in a current rough working environment and handle the entire range […]
THE EFFECT OF MARKETING STRATEGIES ON DEPOSIT BANK PERFORMANCE
THE EFFECT OF MARKETING STRATEGIES ON DEPOSIT BANK PERFORMANCE CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The purpose of business as asserted by Peter Drucker is to create customers and provide them with two basic functions of marketing and innovation. In today’s intense competitive business environment, these words ring more bells. A well-designed marketing […]