1. AN INVESTIGATION OF THE AGITATION AND CLAMORING FOR RESTRUCTURING OF NIGERIA FEDERATION
Background of the study
For some months, the discourse of restructuring has dominated the public sphere, and this theme has been disseminated via the use of digital, print, and electronic media. Restructuring appears to be the in-thing currently in every quarter. Until...
2. APPRAISAL OF THE PROBLEM FACED BY SMALL FARM HOLDERS IN ACCESSING LOAN FACILITIES
EXCERPT FROM THE STUDY
Nigerian agriculture has high potential but actualizing it depends on concerted efforts to address the major challenges confronting the sector which include among others; access to finance by small scale farmers. This problem has been compounded w...
3. EFFECTS OF BANDITRY ON FARMING SYSTEM IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
The main focus of this study is to examine the effect of bandit on farming system using konshisha local government in Benue State as the case study. Resident of the farming communities in konshisha form the population of the study. Survey resea...
4. IMPACT OF AGRICULTURAL OUTPUT ON NIGERIAN ECONOMY
Background of the study
One of the important objectives of macroeconomic policy in has been the rapid economic growth of an economy. Economic growth is defined as “the process whereby the real per capita income of a country over a long period of time.” Econo...
5. IMPACT OF BRANDING AND PACKAGING ON SALES TURNOVER OF NESTLE FOOD NIGERIA PLC
INTRODUCTION
One element that has undergone tremendous change in the past decade is branding and packaging according to Rahim, liberalization by allowing for easy imports of printing technology. Made a vast difference to packaging and branding Simpli...
6. THE ROLE OF MICRO-ORGANISMS IN WASTE RECYCLING
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Microorganisms are found virtually everywhere in the natural world, where they perform a wide variety of important tasks. Microorganisms like Halobacterium, which live in the Dead Sea, and Chlamydomonas nivalis, which is responsi...
7. PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS OF SMALL SCALE FARMING
Background Of The Study
The term agriculture is derived from the Latin words “ager” (field) and “cultural” (cultivation). This meant field cultivation. This is not a complete definition of agriculture since agriculture also has t...
8. PRODUCTION AND DETERMINATION OF FUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES OF PLANTAIN FLOUR
ABSTRACT
Plantains (Musa epp) are important staple foods, which make substantial contribution of the nutrition and economy of millions of people through the developing world and are grown in 720 countries. The gross value of plantain production in...
9. EFFECT OF PRECIPITATION EFFECTIVENESS INDICES ON THE YIELD OF SOME SELECTED CEREAL CROPS
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...
10. INFLUENCE OF COMMUNITY RADIO IN AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT IN ENUGU STATE
ABSTRACT
The purpose of this study was to assess the influence of the program Agriculture for a better tomorrow on farming practices of farmers in Enugu state. The study also sought to investigate the perceptions and attitudes of the farmers towards the program, find o...
11. MICROBIAL FOOD SPOILAGE DISORDERS (DISEASES) AND ITS CONTROL
ABSTRACT
Foods and microorganisms have long and interesting associations which developed long before the beginning of recorded history. Foods are not only nutritious to consumers, but are also excellent sources of nutrients for microbial growth. Depending on the microor...
12. PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS OF MAIZE PRODUCTION
ABSTRACT
This study was specially designed to find the problems and prospects of maize production in Kaduna State. In carrying out this study, the respondents were made up to farmers. A total sample size of fifty respondents were interviewed with the aid of questionnaire, the findings w...
13. SOIL CHARACTERIZATION AND LAND SUITABILITY EVALUATION
ABSTRACT
The land at Anuka, Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State in Southeastern Nigeria, under the sub-humid tropical climate was evaluated for maize (Zea mays), cassava (Manihot esculenta), yam (Dioscorea spp.) and oil palm (Elaei...
14. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF GRAIN GRINDING MACHINE
Background of the Study
The grinding of grain occurs by the application of mechanical forces that alter the structure of the grain by overcoming the interior binding forces, after which the state of the solid is changed to flour. Grain produce on the farm is processed i...
15. PRODUCTION OF BREAD USING WHEAT AND CASSAVA BLEND FLAVOURED WITH GINGER
INTRODUCTION
Bread is a staple food prepared from a dough of flour and water usually by baking. It is a good source of good nutrient such as macronutrients (carbohydrates protein, and fats) and micronutrients (minerals and vitamins) that are essential for human health.<...
16. PRODUCTION AND DETERMINATION OF FUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES OF PLANTAIN FLOUR
ABSTRACT
Plantains (Musa epp) are important staple foods, which make substantial contribution of the nutrition and economy of millions of people through the developing world and are grown in 720 countries. The gross value of plantain production in sub-saharan Afri...
17. DEVELOPMENT OF DEFICIT IRRIGATION SCHEDULLING STRATEGIES FOR MAIZE CROP UNDER GRAVITY-DRIP IRRIGATION SYSTEM
Excerpt from the Study
The complexity of emitters in drip systems, makes it difficult to maintain precision during its production, as a result of changes in temperature, mould damage and nonuniform mixing of raw materials. These are some of the factors affecting emitter...
18. DETERMINATION OF LEAD (Pb) LEVELS IN SELECTED MINING COMMUNITIES IN ZAMFARA STATE - NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
In 2010, the world’s attention was drawn to Zamfara State, Nigeria following the ‘unprecedented’ death reported (particularly of children) as a result of lead poisoning in the process of small scale gold mining of lead-rich ore using rudimentary tools. This st...
19. EVALUATION OF TABLETING AND COMPRESSIONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF NATIVE AND MICROCRYSTALLINE STARCHES DERIVED FROM DIGITARIA IBURUA
ABSTRACT
Acid hydrolyzed starch produces microcrystalline starch (MCS) with improved functional properties in terms of flowability or compressibility. The aim of this study was to investigate the binder, disintegrant and compressional properties of native and modified starches derived f...
20. EVALUATION OF TABLETING PROPERTIES OF NATIVE AND MODIFIED STARCHES, DERIVED FROM SOLENOSTEMON ROTUNDIFOLIUS, AS TABLET BINDER AND DISINTEGRANT
ABSTRACT
The aim of this research was to study the tableting properties of Solenostemon rotundifolius starch (SRS) and modified forms for use as pharmaceutical excipient by wet granulation method of tablet production in paracetamol formulation. The physicochemical properties of native a...
21. Hippos and Humans: Human-Wildlife Conflict at the Kiri Dam, Northeastern Nigeria
ABSTRACT
Globally, human-wildlife conflict is increasing due to increased encroachment by human populations into natural habitats. The hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibious) is often involved in human-wildlife conflict in Africa. This conflict is a major threat to hippos, which are clas...
22. PHYTOCHEMICAL, PHARMACOLOGICAL AND FORMULATION STUDIES OF Andrographis paniculata Nee Acanthacae
ABSTRACT
The leaves of Andrographis paniculata acanthaceae is used locally in Northern Nigerian for the treatment of hypertension without quantification or dosage standardization. This work was primarily set out to find justification for the local medicinal use of this plant and to scie...
23. DETERMINATION OF Cd, Co, Cu, AND Fe IN WATER AND SOME VEGETABLE CROPS CULTIVATED AROUND GALMA AND KUBANNI RIVERS, ZARIA
ABSTRACT
The level of some trace elements including cadmium, cobalt, copper and iron in water and vegetable samples of cabbage (Brassica oleracea var capitata); lettuce (lactuca sativa L); maize (zea mays); okra (Abelmoschus esculent L ); onion (Alium spp) and spinach(Amarantus spp) alo...
24. EVALUATION OF TABLETING PROPERTIES OF CRUDE TURMERIC (CURCUMA LONGA LINN) POWDER
ABSTRACT
The aim of this work is to formulate crude turmeric powder into tablet form. The powder was produced from the turmeric rhizome. Physicochemical properties of the powder; angle of repose (AR), bulk density (BD), tapped density (TD), Hausner‟s ratio (HR), Carr‟s index (CI), true...
25. TRACE METAL CONTENTS AT SELECTED GROWTH STAGES OF WHEAT AND MAIZE GROWN ON ROADSIDE SOIL AT KADAWA KANO STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Risk assessment of selected trace metals Cr, Cd, Pb, Zn and Cu at selected growth stages (15 days – germination or seedling stage, 30 days – tillering stage, 45 days – booting/shooting stage, 60 days – heading/earing stage, 75 days – flowering stag...
26. 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...
27. EVALUATION OF THE BINDING PROPERTIES OF ENZYME - HYDROLYZED CASSAVA STARCH IN CHLOROQUINE PHOSPHATE TABLET FORMULATIONS
ABSTRACT
Starch is a major carbohydrate, easily extractable from various sources like cassava, maize, potato etc which find wide application in various food and Pharmaceutical industries. There has been a lot of attempt to modify this highly flexible polymer with the aim of extending an...
28. TRADITIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN OMU-ARAN DUING THE COLONIAL ERA
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INTRODUCTION:
Omu-Aran is the most populous and largest town in igbominaland of kwara state. The town was originally called “Omu” but was later changed to Omu-Aran about...
29. EVALUATION OF MILLET STARCHES (Pennisetum glaucum and Pennisetum americanum) AS TABLET BINDERS AND DISINTEGRANTS
Abstract
Starch was extracted from the two varieties of millet (Pennisetum glaucum and Pennisetum americanum) by the wet extraction method, the percentage yield was determined. The physicochemical properties investigated includes: flow rate, angle of repose, carr’s index, tapped d...
30. PRODCUTION OF WOOD ADHESIVE LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL
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HISTORICAL BACKGROUND (PREAMBLE)
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HISTORICAL BACKGROUND (PREAMBLE)
Technology has played an important role in man’s development and thus, has helped to shape the world as it is seen today. This could be seen in all facets of industrial...
31. NUTRITIONAL EVALUATION OF CEREAL AND LEGUME-BASED COMPLEMENTARY DIETS USED IN JOS, PLATEAU STATE
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Three multimix complementary diets were prepared from local foodstuffs i.e. maize (Zea mays), acha grain (Digitaria exilis) rice (Sativa oryza), sorghum (Sorgum bicolar), millet (Pennisatum typhoides), groundnut (Arachis hypogea), bambaranut (V-oadzeia subterranea), sesame (Ses...
32. COMPOSTING OF TANNERY WASTE WITH SAWDUST FOR PRODUCTION OF ORGANIC MANURE
ABSTRACT
The utilisation of tannery waste (TW) in combination with sawdust (SD) as compost manure for agricultural use was studied. The two wastes samples were collected and mixed in the ratios (TW/SD) 1:1, 1:5, 5:1, 1:10 and 10:1, respectively. Composting bin was used during the proces...
33. ASSESSMENT OF NUTRITIONAL AND PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF MAIZE (Zea Mays) STORED IN METALLIC SILOS
ABSTRACT
The magnitude of deterioration of maize (Zea Mays) in storage and storage losses recorded globally is worrisome especially in the developing countries. However, with the evolution of metallic silos, there has been tremendous reduction in the storage losses. In the storage of ma...
34. NIGERIAN FEDERALISM AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTONOMY
Background of the Study
Federalism, according to K.C Wheare, is the method of dividing powers so that the central and regional governments are each, within a sphere, coordinate and independent. He said that the characteristics of this Federal Principle are the division...
35. THE REMOVAL OF PHOSPHORIC COMPOUNDS FROM SURFACE WATER NEAR A FARMLAND USING MAIZE TASSEL IMMOBILIZED IN POLYVINYL ALCOHOL
ABSTRACT
In this study, proximate analysis and characterization techniques were carried out on maize tassel fibres in order to check its feasibility as a bio-sorbent for bio-sorption process before the immobilization with Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA). The moisture content, ash content, appar...
36. THE OCCURENCE OF OCHRATOXIN A AND CYCLOPIAZONIC ACID IN MAIZE AND SORGHUM GROWN IN MICROCLIMATIC ZONES OF NIGER STATE
ABSTRACT
Mycotoxigenic fungi and their associated mycotoxins remain a significant threat to growers, consumers, and food regulators. They damage the quality of agricultural crop commodities and impact negatively on food safety. The aim of the study was to determine the occurrence of Pen...
37. APPLICATION OF SATELLITE BASED REMOTE SENSING TO THE ESTIMATION AND MONITORING OF CROP HEALTH
ABSTRACT
The effect of loss in the availability of farm products has a lot of negative impact on the society. The decrease in crops production has created disparity between the food demand of world population and the global agricultural output. Crop production faces alot of challenges,...
38. THE STUDY OF PROPERTIES OF BRIQUETTE PRODUCED FROM GROUNDNUT SHELL COAL BLEND
Background of the study
Biomass, particularly agricultural residues seem to be one of the most promising energy resources for developing countries (Patomsok, 2008). Rural households and minority of urban dwellers depend solely on fuel woods (charcoal, firewood and sawdust) as their prim...
39. NUTRITIONAL, SENSORY AND STORAGE PROPERTIES OF SNACK PRODUCED FROM MAIZE (Zea mays Linn) AND AFRICAN YAM BEAN SEED (Sphenostylis stenocarpa Hochst Ex A. Rich) FLOUR BLENDS
ABSTRACT
Low nutritional value and inconsistent sensory qualities arising from crude and nonstandardised processing operations characterise most Nigerian maize-based snacks including kokoro. African Yam Bean Seed (AYB) is an underutilised crop with high nutritional value, but literature...
40. EFFECTS OF AGE AT PEPPER SEEDLING TRANSPLANT AND MAIZE POPULATION ON THE GROWTH AND PRODUCTIVITY OF MAIZE-PEPPER INTERCROP ON AN ALFISOL IN IBADAN
ABSTRACT
Mixed cropping of pepper (Capsicum frutescens L.) with arable crops is a popular cropping system among peasant farmers of southwestern Nigeria. The yield of pepper is affected by age at transplanting as well as population of the intercrop. However, there is paucity of informati...
41. EVALUATION OF CASSAVA (Manihot esculenta Crantz) ROOT PRODUCTS AS REPLACEMENT FOR MAIZE (Zea mays Linn) IN PULLET AND LAYER PRODUCTION
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Availability of dietary energy is a major problem in poultry in Nigeria. Maize, a conventional energy ingredient is expensive. Cassava, which could be a cheaper alternative energy source, has not been tried in Nigeria. The performance of pullets and layers fed various Cassava R...
42. FUNGAL-DEGRADED MAIZE BY-PRODUCTS AS FEED FOR WEST AFRICAN DWARF RAM
ABSTRACT
Maize by-products are potential feed resources for ruminants if properly harnessed. Their uses are however limited by high fibre content and low digestibility which can be enhanced by fungal degradation. Information on the use of fungal-degradation of maize by-products as feed...
43. IMPACT OF WORLD BANK COMMERCIAL AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT ON MAIZE PRODUCTION IN GIWA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KADUNA STATE, 20011- 2017
ABSTRACT
Agriculture is the bedrock and fundamental pre-condition for economic growth of any country. The multidimensional contributions of the sector to the Nigerian economy cannot be overemphasized, but the percentage contribution of the sector has fallen drastically since the discove...
44. MACHINE LEARNING-BASED DECISION SUPPORT FOR DETECTING MAIZE PLANT DISEASE
1.1 Background to the study
Maize is a part of the vital crops in the globe following rice and wheat (IITA, 2005). The crop remains one of the principal grains farmed in the sub-savanna region of Nigeria (Fatima & Adbul, 2005). For several million people in Africa, maize has become...
