1. EFFECTIVE INVOLVEMENT OF WOMEN IN GOVERNANCE AS A PANACEA TO NIGERIA SOCIO-POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC PROBLEMS
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Gender incongruity in politics is a worldwide phenomenon, literature abounds showing that the level of women’s participation at the highest level of political activity accounts for their invisibility in the top positions of...
2. A CRITICAL EVALUATION OF APAPA PORT ACCESS
Background To The Study
It's important to emphasize the importance of Apapa Creek Road. Any traffic congestion on it would undoubtedly cause several glitches in the logistics company, which is the primary operation on this route.
Creek roa...
3. FEMALE EDUCATION IN NIGERIA: THE KEY TO DEVELOPMENT
Background Of The Study
Education is a tool for the sustainable development of any economy (Oyitso & Olomukoro, 2012). In the last two decades, there have been agitations that women should be involved in ensuring the sustainable development of a cou...
4. IMPACT OF FORMAL EDUCATION ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN OREDO LOCAL GOVERNMENT, EDO STATE
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the study
Education is one parameter to see the level of the economy in a country. Education is the most strategic element for the development of a nation (Shofwan & Kun...
5. IMPROVING PRODUCTIVITY IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY THROUGH HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT
Background To The Study
Human Resource Management (HRM) is of strategic importance in all organizations. It contributes to the success of the organization and creates competitive advantage for the organization (Rana & Rastogi, 2010). The way HRM practices and polici...
6. INFLUENCE OF SOCIO ECONOMIC BACKGROUND ON SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENT PERCEPTION OF THEIR SCHOOL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CALABAR MUNICIPALITY, CROSS RIVER STATE
Background to the study
Socio-economic background or status refers to a person’s position in a given group, society or culture as determined by wealth, occupation, education and social class. Amutabi (2003) discusses the impact of socio-economic status on children...
7. KNOWLEDGE ON CAUSE AND PREVENTION OF ANAEMIA AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN ATTENDING ANTENATAL CLINIC
Background of the study
Anaemia describes a situation in which there is a reduction of haemoglobin concentration in the blood of pregnant women to a level below 11g/dl. Anaemia is one of the most common nutritional defi...
8. AN ANALYSIS OF CONFLICT MANAGEMENT AND ITS IMPACT ON WORKERS’ PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC SECTOR
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Conflict management is one of the classic areas of corporate management that has garnered a lot of attention. It has long been acknowledged as an important component of a successful company. As a result, organizations/corporation...
9. AN ASSESSMENT OF ABERRANT BEHAVIOR AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY
Abnormal behavior is described as failing to follow the rules or standards of society or the norms of the school. According to the Oxford Advanced Learners Dictionary six editions, deviant behavior is defined as behavior that differs from what is...
10. AN ASSESSMENT OF EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING AND ITS EFFECTIVENESS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF UNDER 5 CHILDREN
Background of Study
Infant feeding practices are a significant driver of infant nutritional status, which has an impact on infant morbidity and death. Breastfeeding is one of the most important feeding strategies since it is essential for an infant'...
11. AN ASSESSMENT OF READING CULTURE OF PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS AND THEIR ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
There is no question that a country's degree of development is directly related to its literacy level. Rather than improving its literacy ranking, several research indicate that Nigeria continues to regress (Olanrewaju, 2008)...
12. AN ASSESSMENT OF SOCIO-CULTURAL PRACTICES HINDERING WOMEN’S POLITICAL PARTICIPATION IN NIGERIA
Background to the Study
Communication's role in fostering a feeling of belonging and social responsibility among members of a society is strongly entrenched in its ability to provide individuals with knowledge and information that may lead to self-d...
13. AN ASSESSMENT OF TEACHERS EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION AND ITS IMPACT ON THE PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ECONOMICS
Background to the Study
In any developing country, it is critical to describe the nature and trajectory of educational advancement. Education is a systematic intellectual and moral instruction aimed at acquiring information, character development, and m...
14. AN ASSESSMENT OF THE CONCEPT OF VICTIMS OF CRIMES IN NIGERIA
Background to the Study
It is not exaggeration that despite the effort of National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) and other bodies like the International Labour Organization (ILO)1, there are still cases and reports of women and child traf...
15. AN EVALUATION OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP CENTRES AND ITS IMPACT ON JOB CREATION IN NIGERIA
Background to the Study
Human economic development will greatly contribute to the promotion of people' interest and aspiration inside the country through well-planned education and training activities (Egwu, 2009). Technical and vocational education...
16. AN EVALUATION OF LABOUR UNREST AND UNDERDEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
Background of the Study
The government employs the majority of workers, with private individuals employing just a small percentage of the workforce (Fajara, 2000). Labour unions have been key agents of socio-economic transformation and class struggle in Nigeria (...
17. AN EVALUATION OF THE IMPACT OF GENDER EQUALITY ON WOMEN’S RIGHT TO WORK OUTSIDE MATRIMONIAL HOME IN ISLAMIC LAW
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
All human beings, according to Islam, are members of the same family, with the same mother (Hauwa'u) and father (Adam), and they should be treated with respect and provided all of the necessities of life that Allah supplies....
18. AN EXAMINATION OF STUDENTS PARTICIPATION OF THE 18+ WARNING SIGN IN ALCOHOL ADVERTISEMENTS IN NIGERIA TERTIARY INSTITUTION
Background to the Study
The most widely used substance among teenagers is alcohol. It's a common toxin that may affect practically any organ or system in the body if consumed in excess (Anderson, 2007). As a result of intoxication, alcohol intake involves a risk of...
19. AN EXAMINATION OF THE ACCESSIBILITY, USE, MISUSE, AND EFFECTS OF COMBINED ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES AMONG WOMEN OF CHILD BEARING AGE
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY
Family planning and contraception are among the major topics being debated throughout the world. The production of as many offspring as possible was a major objective in early human cultures. Today, however, only a few cultures c...
20. AN EXAMINATION OF TWITTER BAN AND ITS IMPACT ON GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY
Background of the study
Transparency and accountability are essential for the effective operation of a contemporary democracy and the promotion of societal well-being. Many powers are allocated to governmental bodies in most countries. The delegators, t...
21. ASSESSMENT OF STUDY HABITS AND THEIR IMPACT ON SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS' ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
BACKGROUND OF STUDY
Scholars and educational authorities have long been interested in the relationship between study habits and student academic achievement.
Students in any educational environment are always striving for academic achievement,...
22. EVALUATION OF THE ADAPTATION STRATEGIES TO CLIMATE VARIABILITY AMONG ARABLE CROP FARMERS
Background of the Study
Agriculture is one of Nigeria's most significant economic sectors, accounting for over 42 percent of the country's GDP and more than 70 percent of non-oil exports. It meets more than 80% of the country's food requirements. Approximate...
23. A STUDY OF THE FACTORS AFFECTING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF GIRLS IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Education is a dynamic process the result of which reflects almost directly on the standard of living. According to Farrant (1964) “Education describe the total process or human learning to which knowledge is imparted...
24. AN EVALUATION OF ROLE OF THE MEDIA AND NATIONAL SECURITY IN NIGERIA
Background to Study
The mass media comprises the means by which a society disseminates and receives information. The traditional instruments of the mass media to the modern man are the newspapers, magazines, radio and television. The Journalist is...
25. IMPACT OF TWITTER BAN ON GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN NIGERIA
Background of the study
Transparency and accountability are critical for the efficient functioning of a modern democracy and for fostering social well-being. In most societies, many powers are delegated to public authorities. Some assuran...
26. THE CAPITAL MARKET AND ITS IMPACT ON THE NIGERIAN ECONOMY, WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON THE NIGERIAN STOCK EXCHANGE
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
A formal and active capital market exists in Nigeria. Prior to 1961, practically all formal savings and deposits flowed through t...
27. APPRAISAL OF METHOD OF TEACHING BUSINESS STUDIES IN SECONDARY SCHOOL
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Business Education programs are part of the total educational program in Nigeria. Co-ordinated efforts on the part of business educations, school administration and guidance counsellors have brought the necessary changes. Hi...
28. ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF POVERTY ON MATERNAL AND INFANT MORTALITY
Background Of The Study
Maternal and child mortality are not new concepts 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 any society depends o...
29. COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF FEDERALISM AND NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIA AND SOUTH AFRICA (1960-2010)
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
A very striking feature of every federal state is the existence of diversities. Whether federations are formed by integration of previously independent entities or through differentiation of a single entity into many components, the...
30. ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF FOOD SAFETY AMONG PORK MARKETERS
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Pig is one of the domestic animals found in Nigeria and most parts of West Africa. Pigs are reared for the production of meat called pork and fat called lard. The pig produces litters twice a year. One litter or...
31. EFFECT OF EDUCATIONAL STATUS OF PARENTS ON STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN SELECTED FIVE SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Background to the Study
There have been several studies done within and outside Nigeria on the effects of home environment as well as the socio-economic status of parents on the academic achievement of students (Ajila & Olutola, 2007; Uw...
32. EFFECT OF MOTIVATION ON STUDENTS ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND INTEREST IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL BIOLOGY
Background of study
Education is an instrument that affects national development in Nigeria. It helps in the development of self and the society in the social, economic and religious aspects in the country. In other words, education plays a major role a...
33. EFFECT OF TEACHERS STRIKE ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOL
Background Of The Study
This project attempts to examine the effect of strike on the academic performance of schools in Nigeria at large and Oredo L.G.A. of Edo State in particular. The secondary school community is composed of many staff unions; strike...
34. INFLUENCE OF SOCIO ECONOMIC BACKGROUND ON SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENT PERCEPTION OF THEIR SCHOOL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN CALABAR MUNICIPALITY, CROSS RIVER STATE
Background to the study
Socio-economic background or status refers to a person’s position in a given group, society or culture as determined by wealth, occupation, education and social class. Amutabi (2003) discusses the impact of socio-economic s...
35. KNOWLEDGE ON CAUSE AND PREVENTION OF ANAEMIA AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN ATTENDING ANTENATAL CLINIC
Background of the study
Anaemia describes a situation in which there is a reduction of haemoglobin concentration in the blood of pregnant women to a level below 11g/dl. Anaemia is one of the most common nutritional defi...
36. THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN UNEMPLOYMENT AND RAPE IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Every society across the globe has its peculiar problems and challenges. Nigeria is not an exception. As a developing country, she faces her own share of social, political, economic and cultural problems which has in no small mea...
37. MOTIVATION: A CATALYST FOR ENHANCED PRODUCTIVITY
Background Of The Study
Motivation is a common word often discussed by people in any given organisation and it shall be discuss in terms of management and employees relationship. Basically, management involves planning, organising, directing, coordinati...
38. A STUDY OF THE FACTORS AFFECTING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF GIRLS IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Education is a dynamic process the result of which reflects almost directly on the standard of living. According to Farrant (1964) “Education describe the total process or human learning to which knowledge is imparted...
39. THE ACCOUNTING INFORMATION AS A TOOL FOR MANAGEMENT DECISION-MAKING
BACKGROUND OF STUDY
The owner of a business naturally wishes to run his business as efficiently as possible. One of...
40. AN ASSESSMENT OF HOUSING DEMAND AND SUPPLY
Background of the study
Housing is one of the basic necessities of man and has no doubt a profound impact on the health, welfare and productivity of the individual others are clothing and food. Housing must not be considered purely as shelter but agains...
41. RESOURCES GENERATION AND MANAGEMENT IN PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS IN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF THE MINISTRY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND CHIEFTAINCY AFFAIRS, KOGI STATE
Background of the Study
The local government system is a system of government established as a third tier of government after&nb...
42. ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF POVERTY ON MATERNAL AND INFANT MORTALITY
Background Of The Study
Maternal and child mortality are not new concepts 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 any society depends o...
43. SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACT OF CRISIS AND MILITANCY ON TOURISM DESTINATION IN SOUTH-WEST NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Tourism in recent times has developed significantly to become one of most rapidly growing industries in the world. According W.T.O (2002), ‘global economy is presently driven by three major industries and these are tec...
44. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF ROAD ACCIDENTS (A CASE IN ENUGU STATE FROM 1993 TO 2000)
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
In the world today, transportation which is the conveyance of goods and passengers from one phase to another or the movement of commuter and their goods, produce and products, and/or they themselves from one location to another h...
45. THE ACCOUNTING INFORMATION AS A TOOL FOR MANAGEMENT DECISION-MAKING
BACKGROUND OF STUDY
The owner of a business naturally wishes to run his business as efficiently as possible (Emma, 2010). One of the pur...
46. THE ADMINISTRATION OF COLONIAL TAXATION IN ZARIA PROVINCE
Introduction
By 1900, the partition of Africa among the colonizing powers of Europe -France, Britain, Germany, Belgium, Dutch, Italy and Portugal was practically completed. Though, the detailed demarcation of the co...
47. THE ECONOMIC PROBLEMS OF CASSAVA PRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
This study is aimed at finding out the cost of economic cultivation of cassava in Itu Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. It is one of the world’s most important staple food crops and provides a major source of carbohydrate to those w...
48. THE EFFECT OF EMPLOYMENT ON SANDWICH GRADUATE AT THE LABOUR MARKET
Background of the Study
The growing and expanding economic responsibilities of governments at the federal and state levels, have affected the capability of governments to continuously recruit adequately qualified teachers to meet with the ex...
49. THE EFFECT OF HAWKING ON STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN SELECTED JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
The emergence of street hawking in Nigeria as been so prevalent of which it as now become an eye sore situation to education. Education is the best legacy a nation can give to her citizens especially the youth (Emma, 20...
50. DEVELOPMENT OF THE AQUACULTURE COMPENDIUM
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY
The Aquaculture Compendium is an encyclopedic, multimedia tool that brings together a wide range of different types of science-based information to support sound decision-making in aquaculture and aquatic resource management wor...
