CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1   BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Solid wastes comprise all the wastes arising from human and animal activities that are normally solid, discarded as useless or unwanted. The cities of third world countries are growing at very rapid rates compared to those in the developed nations. For instance, a UN-Habitat report observed that […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1     Background of Study Today, there is no doubt that the world has increasingly become urban and the 20 century witnessed rapid and unprecedented urbanization of the world’s population. The global urban population increased from 13% in 1900 to 29% in 1950, 49% in 2005 and it is estimated that by 2030, […]

ABSTRACT   This project deals with the  control of Environmental Pollution in Nigeria. Pollution of the environment leads to the degradation of the environment, which is a consequence of industrialization.  In Nigeria, there are laws that are enacted to safeguard our environment.  There are also institutions put in place to enforce these laws. However, recent […]

  CHAPTER ONE BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The Oxford Advanced Learners English Dictionary defined environment as conditions, circumstances, etc affecting peoples’ lives. It is the complex of physical, chemical and biotic factors that acts upon an organism or an ecological community and ultimately determines its survival (Encyclopedia Britannica Vol. 4).   Haggets (1975) defines environment […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Since the beginning of civilization, man has always been motivated by the need to make progress and better the lives of fellow mankind by exploring the natural environment.  It is indisputable that the natural environment before the advent of environmental degradation,[1] created unlimited opportunities for development and economic sufficiency of the inhabitants […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the study Various devastating ecological effects and human disasters in the last 40 years have arisen majorly from industrial wastes causing environmental degradation (Abdel-Shafy and Abdel-Basir, 1991; Sridhar et al., 2000). The discharges from these industries constitute biohazard to man and other living organisms in the environment because they contain […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION   Background of the study The project schedule is the tool that communicates what work needs to be performed, which resources of the organization will perform the work and the timeframes in which that work needs to be performed. The project schedule should reflect all of the work associated with delivering the project on time. Project schedules are […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the study Increasing scenes of trash and its side-effect have made the studies on community attitude and littering behaviour of immense interest to scholars. The Tasmanian litter Act, 1973 describes litter as “Rubbish, refuse, Junk, filth, unwanted by the owner or possessor thereof”. Studies on littering have tended to associate […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION   Background of the study Nigeria flares more natural gas associated with oil extraction than any other country, with estimates suggesting that of the 3.5 billion cubic feet (100,000,000 m³) of associated gas produced annually, 2.5 billion cubic feet (70,000,000 m³), or about 70%, is wasted by flaring. This equals about 25% of the UK’s […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the study  Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airway which has a large impact on quality of life and poses a great burden on health services. In children, asthma is the most commonly reported chronic disease in developed countries.  Environmental factors, importantly including improved hygiene, ambient air pollution […]

CHAPTER ONE                                          INTRODUCTION Background of the studies Nigeria is naturally endowed with vast expanse of forest land, the swamp forests in the extreme Southern part of the country, the tropical rainforest in the South- western axis and the wooded savannah in the middle belt. Nigeria ranks among the countries of the world with abundant forest […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1    BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Adaptation refers to adjustments in ecological, social, or economic systems in response to actual or expected climatic stimuli and their effects or impacts. It refers to changes in processes, practices, and structures to moderate potential damages or to benefit from opportunities associated with climate change (Adams et […]

  ABSTRACT This study was intended to evaluate the consequences of deforestation on rural household income. This study was guided by the following objectives; to find out the causes of deforestation in Odighi in Edo state, to examine the consequences of in rural household income, to determine the strategies of reducing deforestation. The study employed […]

CHAPTER ONE                                          INTRODUCTION Background of the study Nigeria is naturally endowed with vast expanse of forest land, the swamp forests in the extreme Southern part of the country, the tropical rainforest in the South- western axis and the wooded savannah in the middle belt. Nigeria ranks among the countries of the world with abundant forest […]

CHAPTER ONE Abstract Flooding is persistent in Lagos Metropolis. The objective of this paper is to ascertain the causes, magnitude, and effects; and to indicate directions for policy makers and urban dwellers. Topographical maps were used for data collection on the physical environment. Some physical measurements were made of the drainage channels and floods. 2,000 […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1   BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Slums are home to the poorest of urban populations in Africa. The houses inhabited by slum dwellers are mostly decrepit, overcrowded, in neighborhoods that are prone to flooding and beset with poor sanitation and shortage of potable water. Slums are easily formed in areas experiencing rapid urbanization […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION One of the greatest hazards of man today is poor sanitary condition of his environment, which is being caused by his daily activities, such as waste generation, increase in population and attendant increase in agricultural, industrial and commercial activities.   Wastes are substances, materials or objects discarded as worthless or unwanted, defective […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1   Background to Study Solid wastes comprise all the wastes arising from human and animal activities that are normally solid, discarded as useless or unwanted. Also included are by- products of process lines or materials that may be required by law to be disposed of (Okecha 2000). Solid waste can be classified […]

  CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION   Background of the study The most serious problems confronting cities, towns and their inhabitants as identified in Agenda 21(1996) include the following: Inadequate financial resources, lack of employment opportunities, spreading homelessness and expansion of squatter settlements, increased poverty and a widening gap between the rich and poor, growing insecurity and […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION   Background of the study                Marine pollution occurs when harmful, or potentially harmful, effects result from the entry into the ocean of chemicals, particles, industrial, agricultural and residential waste, noise, or the spread of invasive organisms. Eighty percent of marine pollution comes from land. Air pollution is also a contributing factor by carrying off pesticides or […]

ABSTRACT In recent years, there has been a tremendous increase in solid waste generation, resulting to the heaps of refuse along major streets and roads in most cities of Nigeria, and other developing countries which has been converted into landfills. The need to control this ugly situation and make our environment pristine, healthy and supportive […]

INTRODUCTION The word pollution has been used in many contexts with different connotative meaning. However, pollution can be seen as the contaminating the environment. The problem of air pollution has become has become a major concern to both global and local environmental policies formulators  purported to address its devastating trend, particularly in growing megacities of […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the study The rapid urbanization process in Akure has its own consequences such as overcrowded dwellings, high rate of pollution, inadequate household facilities, and carefree attitude of people toward poor environmental conditions which have been the precondition for deteriorating environment. Akure emerged as the capital of the Ondo State Government […]

ABSTRACT A lot has been written by many authors about new office technologies and how they have immensely affected secretarial performance. This study was therefore conducted to find out the secretary and the effect of new office technologies on record keeping management in institute of management and technology, in Enugu. As a result of this, […]

ABSTRACT This research work was done to find out the Role of Data Preservation in Enhancing the Efficiency of Secretarial Function in the Banking Sector in Aguata Local Government Area. In doing this, the researcher evaluated the various methods of data preservation, their advantages and disadvantages, and the functions of a secretary in an organization. […]

ABSTRACT The major purpose of this study is to find out the dearth of technological equipment and effect on secretarial job performance on ministries in Anambra State. The population of the study consisted of 25 secretarial from all the seven ministries selected. Four research questions were formulated which guided the study. (11) Eleven items structured […]

ABSTRACT The main purpose of this study was to investigate the role of headteachers in mobilizing community support for quality primary pupils’ achievement in Pankshin L.G.A of Plateau State. The target population for the study consists of all public primary schools in Pankshin L.G.A. with a total of One Hundred and seventy five (175). Stratified […]

ABSTRACT The indiscriminate use of antibiotics has become a global problem with implications for effective therapy of infections and dose resistance. The objective of this study is to determine the profile of antibiotic use at the health centre of Delta State University, Abraka. This study was a retrospective study of 592 patient prescriptions from January […]

                                                               CHAPTER ONE                                                                 INTRODUTION   BACKGROUND OF STUDY The African oil palm is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone in the west through the Democratic Republic of Congo in the east. It was domesticated in its native range, probably in Nigeria, and moved throughout tropical Africa by humans who practiced shifting agriculture at least 5000 […]

ABSTRACT The major purpose of this study is to determine factors influencing small and medium enterprises in Nigeria. To determines the extent finance house strick condition have affected the development of small and medium enterprise in Nigeria and also assess the extent poor financing has affected small and medium business operations. This study will help […]

ABSTRACT The research work investigates the effect of principal’s leadership behaviours and teacher’s morale in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. The study was carried out based on the following research questions and hypotheses. (1)Which of these leadership styles is mostly practice by secondary school principals? (2) What are the leadership factors affecting teacher […]

ABSTRACT The main purpose of this study is to investigate personnel management problems and their effects of teacher’s performance on secondary schools in Ankpa Local Government Area of Kogi State. It also aimed at identifying problems of personnel management and effects on teacher’s performance o n secondary schools and suggests solutions to the problems. For […]

ABSTRACT The major purpose of this study was to determine the management constraints of the office equipment and their contribution to the success of a business organization, as well as the problems and modern office equipment. We have been putting forward the argument that for the need of office machines, but it is important that […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION   Heavy rainfall are purely environmental hazards of meteorological phenomena, but very often induced by man’s improper utilization or abuse of the physical environment. Heavy rainfall are among the most dramatic forms interaction between man and its environment. They occur both in the developed or developing are always associated with heavy loses […]

ABSTRACT The study examined the effects of treasury single account policy on corruption in Nigeria: analysis from 2011 to 2017. The study adopted a cross sectional survey design and used questionnaire to generate its data. The population of the study consisted of 6393 staff from the federal ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) in Rivers State. […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The term Home economics means home training or skill training. It takes one on welfare of himself and other families. It has been in existent hence mothers train their girls on how to cook and do other work at home artworks, also mothers train their daughter on […]

Abstract Financial Statement Analysis and Interpretation is a very vital instrument of good management decision-making in business enterprise. Good decisions ensure business survival, profitability and growth. Without financial statement analysis in investment decisions, an enterprise is likely to make decisions, which could spell its doom. Poor or lack of qualitative financial statement analysis could lead […]

ABSTRACT Previous studies have paid little attention to the state of International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) awareness and adoption in North-Central geo-political zone of Nigeria. This study investigated level of awareness, challenges and adoption of IFRS for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in North-Central Nigeria with the view of highlighting the implication for financial reporting […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Over the years, Nigeria has experienced series of attacks and blast in most region of the country. The violent agitation by Militants in the Niger Delta region (MEND) has often led to loss of lives and properties otherwise known as “Movement for Emancipation of Niger Delta. So […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Children are the future of any nation or community. They are essential for the survival of any group of people. For this reason and more the focus of international public health concern has been on reducing child mortality and morbidity in order to propagate, preserve, nurture and ensure continuity of the human […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the Study In our society today, students face a complex and rapidly changing society. It has been reported that regardless of great effort put forth by families, government agencies and non-government agencies, many young people encounter difficulties in the transition from the world of school to that of work (Atchoarena […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of The Study Not until recently, a lot of social developments in Nigeria were directed towards people in the urban areas while those in the rural areas that make up the bulk of the population were relatively neglected. Although the necessary materials for the development of these rural areas abound; […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the study The overall objective in every teaching –learning interaction as usually required is to bring about harmonious development of the individual and acquisition of the desired knowledge, values and skills to enable him/her function in a particular way. The process of teaching needs to be supervised for effective […]

  CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.0 BACKGROUND OF STUDY Meaning of academic performance of student is challenging, since science student performance is the produce of socio-economic, psychological and environmental factors. Education ought to be growing as a profitable industry with prime objective of maximizing profit by delivering high quality education that produces well educated, skilled and […]

ABSTRACT The reduction in population growth is believed to improve a country’s prospects for economic development which in turn is  believe to enhance the country’s ability to improve the lives of its citizen. In case of Nigeria we can see the rapid growth of population which has been increasing in triple folds for example from […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1      Background of the Study Alago ethnic group are a people with common linguistic and cultural identities. The people are of Benue-Congo speaking group found around the defunct Lafia Native Authority in the present day Nasarawa State with their settlements at Keana, Doma, Obi, Assakio and Agwatashi among others. The population of […]

CHAPTER FOUR 4.1 DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS In this chapter, the researcher analyses the data collected in the course of this study. She then presents the result, indicating how far the research questions confirmed or discomforted as the case may be. In the analyzing the data , response from respondents are converted to raw scores, […]

  ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to find out the factors that inhibit the learning of English Language Proficiency in Kaduna State College of Education Gidan-Waya. English Language proficiency especially in Kaduna State College of Education and indeed all higher institutions in the country have become a mirage and a quest. Since the […]

  CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Timothy (2012) posits that three or four decades ago, banking was a simple business; consumers saved their money with and received their financial services from banks. When customers open savings account, they received passbook from the bank with which the account would be operated; and when it […]

ABSTRACT This study investigates the impacts of gender on the academic achievement of Social Studies JSS II students in public secondary schools in Jos North Local Government of Plateau State. The study was carried out on junior secondary school students. The study adopted a survey design. The students were randomly selected from a total population of […]

Abstract Resource utilization is an integral part of the overall management of the school. Education in a school is determined by provision of resources, their maximum utilization and management. A direct relationship exists between the quality of school facilities, teaching and learning materials, teaching personnel and the education process. The above will eventually determine the […]

ABSTRACT This study focused on “modern office equipments and their contributions to the success of a business organization (a case study o f NNPC Enugu) to achieve this purpose some research questions were raised and a review of related literature was made. The survey research design was adopted in this study. The population of the […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1     Background of the Study                                  Education is imparting and acquisition of knowledge, skills and attitude through teaching and learning at home from peer groups, formal organization such as schools and religious bodies for the settlement of individual concern so as to make him or her useful t himself or herself and the […]

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study is to examine the availability of Teachers, laboratory, library facilities for effective teaching of integrated science in junior secondary schools in Bassa local government area of Plateau State, Nigeria. Four research questions were raised which guided the study.  Ten different junior secondary schools were surveyed. This survey was restricted […]

CHAPTER ONE 1.0  INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Water is essential for life. Man needs water for various other purposes apart from drinking and body functions. The other purposes includes it’s use in transportation, waste disposal and hydro electric system. About 80% of the earth’s surface is covered by water. This may be grouped […]

ABSTRACT This study focused on “modern office equipments and their contributions to the success of a business organization (a case study o f NNPC Enugu) to achieve this purpose some research questions were raised and a review of related literature was made. The survey research design was adopted in this study. The population of the […]

Abstract This study investigated the effects of poverty on the performance of female teachers in Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State. Four research questions were stated and two hypotheses formulated. Survey design was adopted for the study to accommodate the use of questionnaire for data collection. Simple percentage and Chi-square statistics were employed for […]

 ABSTRACT This study was designed to investigate the various effects of poor nutritional needs on the academic performance of primary six pupils in Imillike Town. The purpose of the study was to find out the difference between food nutrients needed and the types given to primary six pupils. To also identify the extent to which […]

ABSTRACT The study examined the effects of boarding and de-boarding on the academic performance of senior secondary school students in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State. The quasi experimental design was adopted for this study. The target sample comprised of 48 with comparable ability and comprised of boys and girls between the age range […]

ABSTRACT The researcher is intended to discover the effective leadership as a tool of achieving organizational objective with a particular reference to first bank Jos, Farin-Gada branch with respect to identify the course of fairly quality leadership in the organization, the problems of inactive leadership with respect to lack of motivation, communication, improper organizational hierarchy […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1       BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Science plays a very important role in the economic, technological, social and political development of any nation. The teaching and learning of Science, Technology and Mathematics Education (STME) is specifically geared towards producing three intellectual capital:  scientists and engineers who will continue the research and development that […]

Abstract   This research work was carried out to investigate into the effect of industrial training scheme on the training of Office Managers.  It was discussed under the following sub headings according to the purpose of the study: Objectives of Industrial Training, benefits derived from Industrial Training, causes and remedies to the poor implementation of […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1    BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY World Health Organization view on substances and drug abuse “Substance abuse refers to the harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol and illicit drugs”. Psychoactive substances use can lead to dependence syndrome – a cluster of behavioural cognitive and psychological phenomena that develop after repeated […]

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.0 Background of Study Oil and Gas is considered to be one of the major sources of energy in the world due to its high energy density, easy transportability, and relative abundance. It is a vital factor in every country’s economy. Almost all items that we buy, use, and consume are products […]

  CHAPTER ONE   INTRODUCTION   BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Variance measures the variability or difference from a mean or response. A variance value of 0 indicates that all values within a set of numbers are identical. Statisticians use variance to see how individual numbers or values relate to each other.  Estimating variance components in […]

CHAPTER TWO INTRODUCTION One of the basic necessities of life which are food, shelter, water and Air is of great importance to humans most especially in public buildings where there is high traffic and congestion most of the time. Research has shown that people spend about 90 percent of their time indoor since the majority […]

CHAPTER ONE       INTRODUCTION/LITERATURE REVIEW1.1 INTRODUCTION  This project is as a result of increasing interest.   Essentially, the idea, as demonstrated in an existing design, arises in the project students a feeling of motivation, and hence the search for a way to bring it to reality in a simple, yet intelligent design, like […]

ABSTRACT The major purpose of this research is to find out the causes of conflict between Secretaries and Bosses in Anambra State owned Establishments. The population of the study consists of 58 Secretaries in Anambra State Owned Companies. The sample for the study was the total population of the Secretaries which is 58. Three research […]

  ABSTRACT Although the causes and challenges of single mother hard in Nigeria have been explored a bit, research on single motherhood in Jos North is surprisingly birth histories to explore single motherhood over the life course of women in Kabong and Apata Districts. We find out that in both locations, a substantial number of […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION/LITERATURE REVIEW The problem of environmental pollution due to toxic metals has begun to cause concern now in most major metropolitan cities. The toxic heavy metals entering the ecosystem may lead to geoaccumulation, bioaccumulation and biomagnification. Heavy metals like Fe, Cu, Zn, Ni and other trace elements are important for proper functioning of […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1     BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY “Getting angry is so easy, everybody is bound to become angry, but becoming angry at the correct person, to the correct degree, in the correct time, for correct reason in correct ways, is not easy”. (Goleman, 1995). This statement by Aristotle perhaps highlighted that conflicts are AUTHORITARIAN […]

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 especially in the future generations it is a saying, that the future of […]

ABSTRACT The study was on assessment of the role of Parent Teachers’ Association (PTA) in funding of public secondary school education in Kaduna State. The statement of the problem was based on the fact that education is a capital intensive venture that requires huge sums of money. For this reason, government funding alone failed to […]

  ABSTRACT This study, an assessment of the contribution of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) to sustainable economic development in Nigeria., was undertaken to find out if the SME sub-sector in Nigeria has performed its critical role of driving the country’s industrial transformation and development as it has done in other developed countries; and […]

ABSTRACT The contribution of the Business Establishment to the economic development of any nation cannot be over emphasized. Computer have also contributed greatly to ease the functions performed by this industries to meet its economic obligations to the nation. The computer as a very necessary tool has not been adopted by all business establishments. So […]

ABSTRACT This study was survey of physical working conditions and their effects on productivity of the secretaries in some business establishment in Enugu urban. The population of the study consisted of 150 secretaries from the selected business establishments in Enugu urban. The sample for the study was to secretaries out of 150. Four research questions […]

Abstract The objective of this study is to investigate the whistleblowing mechanism and internal audit effectiveness in Nigerian Public Sector.. To achieve this objective some research questions were raised, hypothesis were formulated and related literature to the study were reviewed. Ninety (90) copies of the questionnaire were distributed to Federal, State and Local Government institutions […]

CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY   1.1 Introduction This chapter covers the background to the problem, statement of the problem, purpose and objectives of the study, research questions and tasks, the significance and conceptual framework.   1.2 Background to the Problem Truancy is defined as unauthorized absence from school. Desocio et al (2007) […]

ABSTRACT The study examined the traditional political system and the development of democracy in Nigeria. A study of Lagos state. The study focus on a timeline of ten years; from 2010-2019. The study employed the survey design and the purposive sampling technique to select 95 Lagos state politicians. A well- constructed questionnaire, which was adjudged […]

ABSTRACT The study was carried out on the use of performance appraisal and reward system in enhancing employee performance. The study adopted a descriptive research design. The population of interest consists of all 300 employees of Nestlé Nigeria PLC. A sample size of 171 was selected using stratified sampling method. Data was collection using structured […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the study Coronavirus, otherwise known as COVID-19 has generated so much anxiety and tension globally. COVID-19 has altered the information-seeking behaviour of audiences in this 21st century. The Covid-19 pandemic in Nigeria is part of the global scourge of coronavirus disease 2019 caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1     BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY The Collins concise dictionary defines juvenile as pertaining to the young or immature of youth or childhood. This comprises the child and the adolescent. According to World Health Organization (WHO), a child falls within the age group of 0 – 19 years. Some countries further include any […]

1.0       Introduction Due to the high nature of competitiveness in the Nigerian market, they have been a significant change in marketing strategies and concept of advertisement. According to Singh (2012), various organizations now place focus on the customer preferences because the customers are the consumers of their products. The advancement in information and communication technology […]

ABSTRACT This study investigated the role of television media on disseminating Covid-19 vaccination information in Nigeria in University of Ilorin. The study employed a survey method. The total population of the study was 133 students, collected from the different departments in the school. This study employed a simple random sampling method to select its sample. […]

ABSTRACT This study investigated the role of purchasing function in the Nigeria industries of the Nigeria Breweries Ltd, Ibadan, Oyo state. The study based on the assumption that proper inventory management, procurement monitoring, procurement controls, procurement planning, as well as training of workforce can result to better organizational performance. Descriptive research design was followed. The […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1       Background of the study Nigeria as a political entity is bedeviled with a myriad of socio economic and political problems, which are inherently multifarious in nature[1]. Some of these problems include political instability or uncertainty, corruption, poverty, moral decadence, and various forms of economic crimes such as currency trafficking, product adulteration […]

ABSTRACT The confidentiality promise is technically complex, politically uncertain and scientifically ill-defined to address multiple patients’ needs. This is because patients’ confidentiality provides diverse perspectives which are yet to meet thorough academic examination. Therefore, the purpose of the study was to assess circumstances that may constrain healthcare workers from keeping the confidentiality promise. The study’s […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1       Background of the study There were immense changes in the 20th century, which affected all nations’ social and economic levels. These changes opened up the boundaries of a world that was, until then, a binary one and before that, imperialist. This process induced the fragmentation and spreading of cultures, followed by […]

ABSTRACT The study examines the menace of vote buying in Nigeria electoral system; issues, effect, causes and solution: a study of the 2018 Ekiti state gubernatorial election. Vote buying In Nigerian election is not a new phenomenon however; it has gotten a lot of spotlight as a result of its inherent ability of causing devastating […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1       Background to the Study The Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is caused by the human imunedeficiency virus (HIV), which destroys the cells in the body that combats infections. Although, recent medical advances have caused a shift from the mindset of a terminal disease to one of a chronic manageable conditions in some […]

ABSTRACT The study examined the influence of MTV base musical programme on the dressing pattern of ABSU students. Survey research method was adopted to investigate how MTV Base, a popular music television channel, has influenced the dressing patterns of the undergraduates, considering the channel’s constant portrayal of western culture in its music programmes, especially the […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Alcohol has many usage and contrasting connotations. A glass of wine with a meal can symbolize Love, friendship, relaxation and enjoyment of a special occasion. It can represent romance, coming of age, success, beginnings and endings, good news and good company. At a Christian Eucharist or Jewish […]

ABSTRACT This project work is focused on the implication of professional misconduct on teaching and learning of business studies in Shomolu Local Government District of Lagos State. Until recently professional misconduct has been so rampant in our secondary schools to the extent that teaching and learning of business study activities are seriously distorted. The study […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1       Background of the study Beginning in the late 1970s, many vendors, practitioners, and academics promoted the development of computer-based Decision Support Systems (DSS). Their actions created high expectations for DSS and generated much optimism about the prospects for improving decision making (Vaishnavi and Kuechler, 2015). Despite the buildup and excitement, the […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1       Background of the Study In the past centuries, secretaries kept important documents or mails in their files or drawers. These files were kept in the filing cabinet or the storage facility which was in use for years. Some of these documents become too old and torn, it could get lost or […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1       Background of the study Today’s business environments have been faced with intense competition coupled with sophisticated technology and globalization. In view of this, customers have become more sensitive by the day and this has made most organizations to place utmost priority and concern on their customers as they are the vital […]

ABSTRACT   This study examined the impact of small and medium enterprises financing on poverty reduction in Nigeria: 1991-2010. The broad objective of the study is to determine the role of small and medium enterprises in Nigeria and its contribution towards industrialization. Three research questions were posed for the study and three hypotheses formulated in […]

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1       Background of the Study Globalization, the increasing integration among nations has accelerated over the past half a century, driven largely by the remarkable expansion in international trade and extra ordinary advances in information and communication technologies (Ojeka, 2004). Globalization is not a simple phenomenon neither is it a uniform process rather, […]

CHAPTER ONE Introduction 1.1       Background of the study In December 2019, there were emergence of some cases of the corona virus that originated in Wuhan City according to the World Health Organization (WHO, 2020). The causative pathogen was named the novel corona-virus because it was the first of its kind (Huang et al., 2020). The […]

 ABSTRACT This study sought to explore the influence of religious education on moral development of  secondary school students in AMAC, Abuja.  The study was guided by the following objectives: to find out whether teachers characteristics influence moral development of  secondary school students,  to find out if teaching methodologies employed in Religious Education influence moral development […]