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Chukwuka, Azubuike Victor, Adedeji Hameed Adebowale, and Oloyede Adeyemi Adekolurejo. "Morphological Differences and Trophic Niche Breadth of Sarotherodon galilaeus and Oreochromis niloticus from the Freshwater Lake Geriyo, North-Eastern Nigeria." Croatian Journal of Fisheries 77, no. 1 (2019): 19–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/cjf-2019-0003.
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Abstract The relationship between morphological traits and feeding ecology of the only two tilapiine cichlids (Sarotherodon galilaeus and Oreochromis niloticus) in Lake Geriyo, northeastern Nigeria, was examined. Stomach contents of 504 individuals were examined and analyzed to relate morphological differences of each species to its dietary preferences. Eleven ecological relevant morphological variables, including total length, standard length, head length, body depth, eye diameter, pectoral spine length, pelvic spine length, dorsal fin ray count, dorsal spine count and anal fin ray count, were also measured and subjected to Principal coordinate analysis (PCoA) to relate morphological differences of each species to its dietary preferences. The PCoA (using Euclidean distance) revealed a large morphological distance between species indicating adaptation for different spatial and vertical distributions within the lake. Furthermore, the correlation of these morphological differences with particular diet categories suggests a potential for specialized trophic tendencies, however, the high occurrence of two major food types (macrophytes and plankton) in stomach contents of both species indicate generalist trophic tendencies. While a high trophic overlap index (0.98) was recorded for both species, the trophic niche breadth was higher for S. galilaeus (4.18±0.32), compared to O. niloticus (3.33±0.24). Despite the large morphological differences of both tilapias, the high trophic overlaps indicate limited food options within Lake Geriyo. In addition, the successful coexistence of the tilapias in the face of limited food resources indicates suitable partitioning of food resources in the lake.
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Akingbola, Titilola S., Bamidele Tayo, Santosh L. Saraf, et al. "Low Fixed Dose Hydroxyurea for the Treatment of Adults with Sickle Cell Disease in Nigeria." Blood 130, Suppl_1 (2017): 981. http://dx.doi.org/10.1182/blood.v130.suppl_1.981.981.
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Abstract Background: The vast majority of births with sickle cell anemia occur in Africa 1 and early-life mortality, generally before age five years, is as high as 90% 2,3. Hydroxyurea was approved for sickle cell anemia by the US FDA in 1998 but is not commonly used in Africa due to fear of toxicity, lack of awareness and limited availability. Hemoglobin F is a protective factor that decreases severity of sickle cell anemia, and hydroxyurea treatment leads to an increase in hemoglobin F. In the US, hydroxyurea is typically initiated at a dose of 15 mg/kg followed by dose escalations of up to 35 mg/kg if tolerated with a goal of maximal tolerated dose and maximal response in hemoglobin F. Neutropenia and thrombocytopenia are the usual limitations to achieving maximal dose. In the landmark Multicenter Study of Hydroxyurea, the clinical response to hydroxyurea correlated strongly with a reduction in the neutrophil count as well as an increase in the fetal hemoglobin concentration as reflected in percentage of F cells. A striking decrease in pain crises was observed in the first three months of therapy, before dose escalation and before maximal increase in hemoglobin F levels 4. Furthermore, hydroxyurea in the range of 10-15.9 mg/kg/day was reportedly effective in decreasing the frequency of pain episodes in children and adolescents in Oman 5, and hydroxyurea 10 mg/kg/day decreased pain episodes in children and adults with sickle cell anemia in India 6. From these perspectives, we reasoned that a fixed dose of hydroxyurea 10 mg/kg/day is reasonable to investigate in the African setting where the safety in relationship to the resources and infectious exposures is not known. Methods: We assigned 48 sickle cell anemia patients to hydroxyurea 500 mg/day for 24 weeks to determine safety and efficacy; 28 had high-risk disease based on hemoglobin F<8.6% and absence of alpha-thalassemia. We defined a clinically meaningful adverse outcome category as ≥10% of patients developing platelets <50,000/uL, granulocytes <500/uL, clinical malaria and/or active tuberculosis. Picking up refills every four weeks was the adherence metric. We analyzed the results on an intent-to-treat basis. Results: The median (interquartile range) age was 25 (22-27) years and the median hydroxyurea dose 9.8 (9.1-10.4) mg/kg per day. The patients complied with treatment for a median of 20 (16-24) weeks. Four (8.3%) developed a pre-specified adverse outcome: clinical malaria (N=2), thrombocytopenia in combination with malaria (N=1), pulmonary tuberculosis (N=1). During therapy the median hemoglobin increased by 9.0 g/L, mean corpuscular volume by 11.2 fL and body weight by 3.0 kg while median white blood cells declined by 2600 per uL and platelets by 127,000 per uL (P<0.001). The median hemoglobin F increased from 4.1% (2.3-6.3%) at baseline (N=27) to 8.5% (6.3-12.9%) during therapy (N=24) (P<0.001). Conclusion: Our results suggest that low, fixed-dose dose hydroxyurea for sickle cell anemia in Nigeria is associated with a low adverse outcome rate and with improvements in blood counts, hemoglobin F and body weight. The effects on vaso-occlusive episodes and on the risks of recrudescent tuberculosis and malaria-associated thrombocytopenia should be assessed in further studies. Acknowledgment: Supported by a grant from the Doris Duke Foundation. References 1. Williams TN, Obaro SK. Sickle cell disease and malaria morbidity: a tale with two tails. Trends Parasitol 2011;27:315-20. 2. Grosse SD, Odame I, Atrash HK, Amendah DD, Piel FB, Williams TN. Sickle cell disease in Africa: a neglected cause of early childhood mortality. Am J Prev Med 2011;41:S398-405. 3. Makani J, Cox SE, Soka D, et al. Mortality in sickle cell anemia in Africa: a prospective cohort study in Tanzania. PLoS One 2011;6:e14699. 4. Charache S, Barton FB, Moore RD, et al. Hydroxyurea and sickle cell anemia. Clinical utility of a myelosuppressive "switching" agent. The Multicenter Study of Hydroxyurea in Sickle Cell Anemia. Medicine (Baltimore) 1996;75:300-26. 5. Sharef SW, Al-Hajri M, Beshlawi I, et al. Optimizing Hydroxyurea use in children with sickle cell disease: low dose regimen is effective. Eur J Haematol 2013. 6. Patel DK, Mashon RS, Patel S, Das BS, Purohit P, Bishwal SC. Low dose hydroxyurea is effective in reducing the incidence of painful crisis and frequency of blood transfusion in sickle cell anemia patients from eastern India. Hemoglobin 2012;36:409-20. Disclosures Ezekekwu: American Society of Hematology: Other: The Visitor training program was sponsored by ASH. Hsu: AstraZeneca steering committee for HESTIA trial: Research Funding. Gordeuk: Emmaus Life Sciences: Consultancy.
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Essien, Enefiok. "The jurisdiction of State High Courts in Nigeria." Journal of African Law 44, no. 2 (2000): 264–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0021855300012249.
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The jurisdiction of State High Courts in Nigeria is to be found in section 236(1) of the 1979 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The section provides:“236(1). Subject to the provisions of this constitution and in addition to such other jurisdiction as may be conferred upon it by law, the High Court of a State shall have unlimited jurisdiction to hear and determine any civil proceedings in which the existence or extent of a legal right, power, duty, liability, privilege, interest, obligation or claim is in issue or to hear and determine any criminal proceedings involving or relating ot any penalty, forfeiture, punishment or other liability in respect of an offence committed by any person.”
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Wingate, Emmanuel Onyedi, and Pontian N. Okoli. "Judicial Intervention in Arbitration: Unresolved Jurisdictional Issues Concerning Arbitrator Appointments in Nigeria." Journal of African Law 65, no. 2 (2021): 223–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0021855321000103.
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AbstractParties find it difficult to determine which Nigerian High Court should intervene in the appointment of arbitrators due to conflicting judicial precedents. This perennial challenge has defied any legal solution. Considering relevant case law, this article examines the Arbitration and Conciliation Act (ACA) vis-à-vis the Nigerian Constitution. The main argument is that the Nigerian Constitution read alongside the ACA confers the Federal High Court with additional jurisdiction to appoint arbitrators regardless of which court has jurisdiction concerning the underlying dispute. There are also uncertainties regarding the intervention jurisdiction of Nigeria's National Industrial Court to appoint arbitrators. Currently, no other court can exercise intervention jurisdiction in employment disputes. This article analyses recent decisions of the National Industrial Court and argues that this Court can only intervene to appoint arbitrators where both parties request the appointment in a pending action before the Court. It is also argued that decisions concerning the appointment of arbitrators through judicial intervention can be appealed.
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Falase-Aluko, Abiola. "New Developments in the Admiralty Jurisdiction of the Federal High Court in Nigeria." Journal of African Law 39, no. 1 (1995): 64–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s002185530000588x.
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Over 20 years ago, the Federal High Court was created. It is today the only Court with jurisdiction in matters relating to admiralty in Nigeria. This has, however, not been without some teething problems. Disputes arose over what matters fell within the admiralty jurisdiction of the courts and also as to which courts had admiralty jurisdiction. The recent Admiralty Jurisdiction Decree of 1991 addresses these issues by providing a comprehensive local code in line with the International Convention Relating to the Arrest of Sea-going Ships, 1952. This article traces the development of the admiralty jurisdiction of the Federal High Court and examines the scope of its jurisdiction today.
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Okorie, Chijioke. "Nigeria’s Federal High Court relies on physical evidence and shipping documents to invalidate registered designs." Journal of Intellectual Property Law & Practice 15, no. 11 (2020): 860–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jiplp/jpaa155.
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Ebenebe, C. I., M. I. Amobi, C. Udegbala, A. N. Ufele, and B. O. Nweze. "Survey of edible insect consumption in south-eastern Nigeria." Journal of Insects as Food and Feed 3, no. 4 (2017): 241–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.3920/jiff2017.0002.
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Edible insect consumption called entomophagy is very important in ensuring food security especially in a developing country like Nigeria, but promotion of entomophagy after a long period of adoption of western diets demands a comprehensive inventory of edible insect consumption in the past. At present, there is little or no repository of document with comprehensive information on edible insects consumed in the south eastern states of Nigeria and methods of use is also scarce in literature. It becomes imperative to assess edible insect consumption in the region as a background for promotion of entomophagy in the area. The study used questionnaires and oral interviews to obtain information on types of edible insects consumed, season of harvest, cooking methods, local dishes with edible insects, people’s reaction to edible insect consumption, challenges of entomophagy business and ethno-cultural beliefs on edible insect consumption. Of the 2,000 individuals sampled, 56.4% were males, 43.6% females, with 22.4% children, 19.6% teenagers, 24.2% young adults, 16.6% older adults and 17.2% aged above 60 years of age. The result showed that seventeen insect species belonging to six orders were consumed and harvesting is mainly during the rains, though some recorded year round availability. Restricted seasonal availability and high collecting costs are among the reported barriers to edible insect consumption The most common cooking methods documented in the study were frying or roasting. Six traditional dishes were found to include edible insects. Four ethno-cultural beliefs on some edible insects were also documented. Edible insect farming is therefore recommended as a strategy to bridge the gap between insect protein supply and demand in the region.
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Abayomi, Edema, and Owonipa Omoniyi Dare. "Geochemical Evaluation of Arimogija-Okeluse Limestones, Eastern Dahomey Basin, Southwestern Nigeria." International Letters of Natural Sciences 56 (July 2016): 57–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.18052/www.scipress.com/ilns.56.57.
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10 representative samples of limestone were collected from the Arimogija-Okeluse Axis of the Dahomey Basin and subjected to X-Ray Fluorescence analysis. Major and Trace elements were used to classify and predict the depositional environment of Arimogija-Okeluse limestone.The results for the major oxide composition revealed that CaO content ranges from 47.6-52.31% with a mean value of 50.06%. SiO2concentration varies from 1.94-5.24% with an average of 3.36%. Fe2O3. MgO, and Al2O3contents have mean values of 1.702%, 1.52%, and 1.09% respectively. Other oxides; Na2O, P2O5, K2O and TiO2are low in concentration. The Loss on Ignition also varies from 38.9-41.8 with a mean value of 40.43% suggesting a high carbonate content for the limestone. Standard Ca/Mg and Mg/Ca ratios varies from 25.87-37.63 and 0.03-0.04 with a mean of 33.31and 0.031 respectively. The high strontium content reveals a high saline environmental condition of formation for the limestone.The results obtained, however showed that the Arimogija-Okeluse limestone is a Magnesian limestone type deposited in a shallow marine environment and suitable for cement production.
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Frynas, Jedrzej George. "Legal Change in Africa: evidence from oil-related litigation in Nigeria." Journal of African Law 43, no. 2 (1999): 121–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0021855300011311.
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There has been a significant rise in litigation between oil companies and those affected by oil operations in Nigerian courts. In the period 1981–86, 24 compensation claims against Shell went to court in Nigeria. In early 1998, Shell was reportedly involved in over 500 pending court cases in Nigeria, out of which 70 per cent, or roughly 350 cases, dealt with oil spills, the other 30 per cent, or 150 cases, dealt mostly with other types of damage from oil operations, contracts, employment and taxation. In the whole of the 1980s, Chevron reportedly had only up to c. 50 court cases in Nigeria. In early 1998, Chevron was involved in over 200 cases, of which 80–90 per cent, or roughly 160–180 cases, dealt with oil spills, other types of damage from oil operations or land acquisition for oil operations. This substantial increase cannot be solely ascribed to expanding oil operations. There are various indications that an increase in the quantity of oil-related litigation was accompanied by legal change. In the 1990s, a number of high profile cases have been won by the local people in the oil-producing areas, notably Shell v. Farah, in which c. 4.6 million Naira (c. US$210,000 according to the official exchange rate) was awarded as damages to the plaintiffs.
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Mba, Lilian Chinedu, CK Ajaero, and AE Obetta. "Patterns of rice production and yields in south eastern Nigeria." African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development 21, no. 07 (2021): 18330–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.18697/ajfand.102.20105.
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This study assessed the patterns of rice production and yields in South Eastern Nigeria. The study focused on clusters of production systems and estimation of rice yields. The study adopted a questionnaire survey design. The instrument was subjected to face and content validation by three experts and the reliability of the instrument was determined with an internal consistency of 0.79. Four states, three Local Government Areas (LGAs) from each of the selected states were purposively selected, while two communities were randomly selected from each of the twelve LGAs making a total of twenty four communities. Twenty farm households were randomly selected from each of the two communities making a total of forty farm households per LGA. In all, a total of four hundred and eighty farm households were sampled. Data were collected on the rice types, patterns and yields in South Eastern Nigeria. Data generated were analysed using descriptive statistics, Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and Pearson correlation with STATA software. The results on the patterns of rice production showed that rain-fed dry upland and shallow fadama rice systems were the most widespread rice production systems across the states in the study area. Valley bottoms or ‘deep fadama’ are practiced in Anambra, Enugu and Ebonyi States. The preferred rice type in Anambra, Enugu and Ebonyi States is MAS 2401, while IR 1416 is the chief variety at Uzo-Uwani LGA of Enugu States and FARO 16 is the most preferred rice type in Abia State. The null hypothesis indicates that there exists a statistically significant variation in the patterns of rice production across the study areas. The mean yield estimation curve identified that Ebonyi State recorded the highest mean estimation production value of (7,805kg/ha) in rice production. The Pearson correlation results indicate that a very high (0.91) relationship exists between rice production patterns and yields in the study area. Based on these findings, it was concluded that the variations in the patterns of rice production across the study had resultant effect on the rice yields. It was recommended that policy makers should address the needs of local rice farmers by providing agricultural interventions at State and Local Government levels through improved agronomic practices, better inputs management and efficient water management to boost production and enable Nigeria attain the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on food security [25].
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Fahner, T. "Strangulated External Hernia." Tropical Doctor 17, no. 3 (1987): 120–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/004947558701700310.
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Thirty-six cases of strangulated external hernia were operated upon in Bethesda Hospital Ikachi, Eastern Nigeria, during a period of 27 months. Gut resection was necessary in nine. The causes of an increased case fatality rate after resection are reviewed. Three lesscommon conditions — Reduction en masse, lumbar hernia and Richter's hernia — are discussed. The overall case fatality rate from strangulated external hernia in Nigeria is not very different from that in Europe and the USA, although in Nigeria the resection rate is high.
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Felix, Odike, and Alero Akujobi. "Enforcement of Fundamental Rights in National Constitutions: Resolving the Conflict of Jurisdiction between the Federal High Court and State High Court in Nigeria." Beijing Law Review 09, no. 01 (2018): 53–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/blr.2018.91004.
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Elegido, J. M. "Void Assessments to Income Tax in Nigeria." Journal of African Law 32, no. 1 (1988): 44–63. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0021855300010214.
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Many Nigerian decisions in tax cases have firmly established the possibility of raising the defence of lack of jurisdiction in the assessment in an action for recovery of tax. This development has resulted from decisions of the courts and has led to a significant shift from the practice in the U.K. There— aside from the possibility of applying in rather exceptional cases for judicial review—the consideration of any issues, whether of fact or of law, as to the merits of an assessment is confined to appeals before the Commissioners with further appeal to the High Court on points of law. This apparently technical difference has had great practical importance. Recourse to the courts for the purpose of tax recovery has become more difficult for the Revenue and this has encouraged the development of extra-judicial methods of tax collection.A study of those Nigerian decisions that have established, extended and applied this doctrine, and of its consequences, should be of interest in other anglophone African countries. The income tax statutes of many such countries are basically similar due to their common descent from a “Model Ordinance” prepared in the U.K. in 1922. Decisions of the Nigerian Courts on the construction of provisions of the Nigerian tax statutes are of persuasive authority in other Commonwealth countries with similar provisions in their own tax enactments.This paper first provides a broad outline of the Nigerian legislation on tax assessments, appeals and collection in order to facilitate the understanding of the points discussed later.
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Okoroafor, O. N., P. C. Animoke, B. M. Anene, et al. "Constraints and prospects of turkey production in Enugu state south-eastern Nigeria." Nigerian Journal of Animal Production 47, no. 5 (2020): 142–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.51791/njap.v47i5.1328.
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The study was conducted to gather relevant information on turkey management, andprevalent diseases in turkeys, constraints and prospects of turkey production in Enugu state.The study was conducted in nine local government areas in the three senatorial zones of Enugu State, Nigeria covering 297 turkey keepers. A structured questionnaire was administered and information on the socio-economic characteristics of turkey producers, production patterns, management practices, prevalent diseases in turkeys and the common problems facing turkey production in Enugu State were identified and collected. The finding of the study indicated that turkey production was carried out mainly by adult female (53.0%), who were either secondary school holders (40.7%) or degree holders (26.3%). Majority (48.1%) had no previous experience in turkey production, however (52.3% involved in the business were within 36-50 years old. Turkey production in Enugu State was generally a part-time occupation as respondents were engaged in other primary occupation such as crop farming (32.6%), trading (24.6%) and civil service (18.5%). Turkeys were kept in small numbers (1-20) along with local chicken, exotic chicken, guinea fowl and ducks by a large (84.6%) number of the farmers. Majority (44.1%) of the turkey keepers in the study area adopted intensive system of management whereas a few (15.8%) allowed their turkeys to roam around. Constraints to turkey production as identified by the farmers in the study area were high cost of feed (86.5%), early poult mortality (85.2%), inadequate access to veterinary care (78.80%), unavailability and high cost of poult (74.40%), lack of management skills (63.3%) and lack of capital (61.7%).Fowl pox (69.0%) and Newcastle disease (57.6%) were the main disease problem constantly encountered and these diseases limit production in the study area. Turkey farmers affirmed that turkey production is a profitable and promising venture based on turkeys' high survival rate, ability to resist diseases and the cash generated after sale of the turkeys. In conclusion, despite the factors limiting turkey production as outlined by the respondents, turkey production has great potential in bridging the animal protein supply therefore, poultry farmers should be encouraged by government to increase their level of production by establishing reliable breeding centres in the south-east Nigeria which will ensure regular supply of day old poult, prompt disease control by employment of more veterinarians and provide soft loans to farmers. L'étude a été menée pour recueillir des informations pertinentes sur la gestion des dindes et les maladies répandues chez les dindes, les contraintes et les perspectives de la production de dindes dans l'État d'Enugu au Nigeria. L'étude a été menée dans neuf zones de gouvernement local dans les trois zones sénatoriales de l'État d'Enugu, au Nigeria, couvrant 297 éleveurs de dindes. Un questionnaire structuré a été administré et des informations sur les caractéristiques socio-économiques des producteurs de dinde, les modes de production, les pratiques de gestion, les maladies répandues chez les dindes et les problèmes courants auxquels est confrontée la production de dinde dans l'État d'Enugu ont été identifiées et collectées. Les résultats de l'étude ont indiqué que la production de dinde était principalement réalisée par des femmes adultes (53,0%), qui étaient soit titulaires d'une école secondaire (40.7%), soit titulaires d'un diplôme (26.3%). La majorité (48.1%) n'avait aucune expérience antérieure dans la production de dinde, mais (52.3%) impliqués dans l'entreprise avaient entre 36 et 50 ans. La production de dinde dans l'État d'Enugu était généralement une activité à temps partiel, car les personnes interrogées exerçaient d'autres activités primaires telles que l'agriculture (32.6%), le commerce (24.6%) et la function publique (18.5%). Les dindes étaient élevées en petit nombre (1 à 20) avec du poulet local, du poulet exotique, de la pintade et des canards par un grand nombre (84.6%) des agriculteurs. La majorité (44.1%) des éleveurs de dindes de la zone d'étude ont adopté un système de gestion intensif tandis que quelques-uns (15.8%) ont laissé leurs dindes se déplacer. Les contraintes à la production de dindes identifiées par les éleveurs dans la zone d'étude étaient le coût élevé des aliments (86.5%), la mortalité précoce des dindonneaux (85.2%), l'accès insuffisant aux soins vétérinaires (78.80%), l'indisponibilité et le coût élevé des dindonneaux (74.40%).), le manque de compétences en gestion (63.3%) et le manque de capital (61.7%). La variole aviaire (69.0%) et la maladie de Newcastle (57.6%) ont été le principal problème de maladie constamment rencontré et ces maladies limitent la production dans la zone d'étude. Les éleveurs de dindes ont affirmé que la production de dindes était une entreprise rentable et prometteuse basée sur le taux de survie élevé des dindes, leur capacité à résister aux maladies et les revenus générés après la vente des dindes. En conclusion, malgré les facteurs limitant la production de dinde comme indiqué par les répondants, la production de dinde a un grand potentiel pour combler l'approvisionnement en protéines animales.Par conséquent, les aviculteurs devraient être encouragés par le gouvernement à augmenter leur niveau de production en établissant des centres d'élevage fiables dans le sud-est du Nigéria, qui garantira un approvisionnement régulier en dindonneaux d'un jour, un contrôle rapide de la maladie par l'emploi de plus de veterinaries et accordera des prêts à des conditions avantageuses aux agriculteurs.
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Alloh, Bo. "An Evaluation of the Enforcement of Fundamental Rights and the Controversy of Jurisdiction of the Federal and State High Courts in Nigeria." Africa Journal of Comparative Constitutional Law 2020 (2020): 59–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.47348/ajcl/2020/a3.
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This article examines the issue of jurisdiction between various high courts on the enforcement of fundamental rights in Nigeria. Fundamental rights are derived from the constitution and are expressly entrenched in the constitution of a country. They vary from one country to another and are specifically enacted in a country’s constitution in line with the history and culture of the country. In Nigeria, jurisdiction is vested in both State and Federal High Courts with respect to the enforcement of fundamental rights. However, the jurisdiction of the State High Courts is ousted and donated to the Federal High Courts, once a case on fundamental rights falls under section 251 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The researcher adopted the doctrinal method of research. The objective of this article is to reveal that the concurrent jurisdiction of both the Federal and State High Courts to hear and determine applications to secure the enforcement of fundamental rights has led to years of seemingly unsettled controversies, academically and procedurally. However, this controversy has been settled in the case of FUT Minna v Olutayo. This article concludes that the Supreme Court decision in the case of FUT Minna v Olutayo supports the realisation of the enforcement of fundamental rights in Nigeria.
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Bitrus, I., H. I. Musa, I. U. Hambali, M. Konto, I. Shittu, and P. U. Balami. "Occurrence of haemoparasites in cattle slaughtered at Jalingo abattoir, north-eastern Nigeria." Sokoto Journal of Veterinary Sciences 19, no. 1 (2021): 21–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/sokjvs.v19i1.3.
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Livestock plays a significant role in the economy of a nation but its productivity can be hampered by numerous haemoparasites thereby leading to economic losses to the livestock industry. The prevalence of haemoparasite in cattle slaughtered at Jalingo abattoir was investigated. A total of four hundred blood samples were collected at the point of slaughter, processed, and screened for haemoparasites by examining Giemsa-stained thin blood smears. An overall prevalence of 12.25% was recorded. Four haemoparasites of cattle with prevalence rates of 5.0%, 6.75%, 0.25%, and 0.25% for Anaplasma, Babesia, Microfilaria and Trypanosoma respectively were observed. The prevalence of haemoparasite in relation to sex, revealed higher infection in females (13.75%) than in males (10.0%) which were not found statistically different (P > 0.05). All breeds encountered during the study were infected with haemoparasites with the highest prevalence of 13.91 % recorded in White Fulani, Red Bororo (10.94%), and Sokoto Gudali (10.00 %), while Adamawa Gudali had the least prevalence of 0.5%. There was no statistically significant difference in the prevalence of haemoparasite in relation to breeds (P > 0.05). High prevalence was observed in the young (14.29%) more than the adult (11.59%) and older (12.14%). The current study has revealed the haemoparasites status in cattle slaughtered at Jalingo abattoir. Therefore, there is a need for effective preventive and control policy of these haemoparasites to enhance livestock productivity.
 Keywords: Abattoir, cattle, haemoparasite, prevalence, slaughter
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Anyebe, Peter Ademu. "Tax Disputes Resolution In Nigeria: Going Beyound The Traditional Court And Administrative Resolution System." Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal 6, no. 12 (2020): 236–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.14738/assrj.612.7574.
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It is the requirement of law that tax is paid. Therefore, the discharge of tax obligation in Nigeria is not by choice. In the process of the tax authorities who are authorized under the law to collect taxes from tax payers, disputes arise. The paper reveals that in its bid to lessen the incidents of tax evasion in Nigeria, the Federal Government carried out a major reform in its tax regime. Thus, the Tax Appeal Tribunal (TAT) was established to ensure fairness and transparency of the tax system through a quick and efficient method of dispensing justice. Appeal from there lies to the Federal High Court on point of law. However, there is the unresolved problem of the constitutionality of TAT in its powers and jurisdiction in resolving tax disputes with Federal High Court (FHC). Furthermore, the paper reveals that tax disputes are not arbitrable under Nigerian law. It is the argument of this paper that although the courts are recognized as the most visible dispute arbiter, it is not always the most effective or efficient method. Therefore, it is further the argument of this paper that Nigeria’s tax objection procedures as governed by statutory rules should incorporate Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanism as practiced in other jurisdictions. The paper recommends that the necessary amendments should be made to enable TAT and FHC at their levels to encourage the use of early dispute resolution (EDR) and alternative dispute resolution (ADR), particularly mediation in the settlement of tax disputes brought before them. The introduction of VAIDS (Voluntary Assets and Income Declaration Scheme) by the Federal Government of Nigeria is in line with global best practices on non-disclosure of informal and declaration of assets. The paper concludes among others that Nigeria, as a country cannot operate in isolation, hence the introduction of ADR in its tax dispute resolution processes should be imminent and mandatory.
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Garba, Ahmed Salisu. "Permissible Limitations to Freedom of Religion and Belief in Nigeria." Religion & Human Rights 15, no. 1-2 (2020): 57–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/18710328-bja10009.
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Abstract The application of permissible limitations to restrict freedom of religion and belief in Nigeria continues to generate debate among scholars. This article applies a socio-legal methodology to analyse the legal rationale that Nigerian courts have used in cases concerning limitations to freedom of religion or belief. First, the article explores the history of the legal frameworks for the protection of freedom of religion and belief including its limitation in Nigeria. Second, the article analyses Nigerian courts’ interpretation of the concept with specific reference to the legal rational used. Third, the article investigates the application of the proportionality test to balance the regulatory power of the state and citizens’ right to practice their religion. The article engages with case-law on freedom of religion, mostly from High courts and Court of Appeal in Nigeria. The article contains contributions from several scholars, religious groups, public officials, Non-Governmental Organisations obtained through interviews at their various offices.
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Enwonwu, KG, C. Ibeh, I. Modebe, et al. "Orthostatic Hypotension among the Elderly Hypertensives in Anambra State, South Eastern Nigeria." Journal of Epidemiological Society of Nigeria 3, no. 1 (2020): 1–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.46912/jeson.31.
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Background: Orthostatic hypotension is a sustained reduction of systolic blood pressure of at least 20mmHg or diastolic blood pressure of at least 10mmHg within three minutes of standing from supine position. The burden of orthostatic hypotension on public health is substantial, with a prevalence of 7% to 55% in the elderly and is higher in those with risk factors especially hypertension, use of antihypertensive drugs and diabetes mellitus. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of orthostatic hypertension among the elderly hypertensives in Anambra State.Methods: This was a community based cross-sectional study among 400 elderly people aged 60 years and above who were recruited using a multistage sampling method. Data was collected using interviewer administered questionnaire. Mercury sphygmomanometer, weighing scale, stadiometer and glucometer were used to record blood pressure, body weight, height and random blood sugar respectively. Statistical analysis was done using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 21 and p value ≤ 0.05 was considered statistically significant.Results: Most of the participants had either systolic or diastolic hypertension (85.8%). The prevalence of orthostatic hypotension was 14.8% in the study population and 16.3% among those who were hypertensive. Those with supine diastolic hypertension [OR: 1.699 (95% CI: 0.401-7.209)] were more likely than those without supine diastolic hypertension to have orthostatic hypotension. Conclusion: The prevalence of orthostatic hypotension among elderly hypertensives aged 60 years and above in Anambra State was found to be relatively high, implying a higher risk of orthostatic hypotension in elderly hypertensives than in normotensives. This finding will aid clinicians in better management of elderly patients which will lead to prevention of the various complications due orthostatic hypotension.
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Abamara, Nnaemeka C., Leonard N. Ezeh, Nkechi N. Anazodo, and Cynthia N. Onyejiaka. "Attitudinal Factors Associated with Prostate Cancer among Adult Males in South Eastern Nigeria." Research in Health Science 2, no. 2 (2017): 147. http://dx.doi.org/10.22158/rhs.v2n2p147.
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<p><em>Prostate cancer is one of the most common and lethal cancers in the world. The incidence of prostate cancer has been increasing in recent years. Beliefs and awareness towards prostate cancer screening among men is very crucial for early detection and management of the condition. In Nigeria, it is the most common male cancer and maybe as high as that seen in African Americans in the united states. This paper examines the knowledge, belief and attitudes of men in Nigeria towards prostate cancer and prostate cancer screening for the peaceful existence in our society</em><em>.</em></p>
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UH, Umar, Yunusa DM, Farate A, Ahmadu MS, Umar UA, and Ali AM. "BRAIN COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHIC FINDINGS OF STROKE PATIENTS IN MAIDUGURI, NORTH-EASTERN NIGERIA." Kanem Journal Medical Sciences 15, no. 1 (2021): 1–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.36020/kjms.2021.1506.
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Background: Stroke is a major neurological condition with high disability and mortality rates in developing countries including Nigeria. Computed tomography (CT) scan is an important imaging modality in confirming the diagnosis of stroke, classifying stroke subtypes and ruling out stroke mimics. Objectives: To determine the CT findings of patients with stroke in Maiduguri, North-eastern Nigeria. Methodology: A retrospective hospital-based study conducted at the Department of Radiology, Federal Neuro-psychiatric Hospital, Maiduguri, North-eastern Nigeria over four-year period from January 2015 to December 2018. All patients were clinically diagnosed with stroke and referred to the department for a brain CT scan. The request forms and CT reports were retrieved from the Archive and analysed. All patients were examined with a 16-slice General Electric CT scanner. Data were analysed using SPSS statistical software version 23. Results: There were 138 patients and out of which, 83 (60%) were males and 55 (40%) females with a male to female ratio of 1.5:1. The mean age was 51.6 ± 16.6 years with an age range of 5-85 years and the majority of the patients were middle-aged group. The CT findings showed 88 (64%) were confirmed stroke cases and the remaining 50 (36%) were misdiagnoses of stroke, with normal finding in 23% and stroke mimics in the remaining 13%. Brain infarction was the most common stroke subtype accounting for 64% of the patients, followed by intracerebral haemorrhage of 33% and 3% had subarachnoid haemorrhage. The left cerebral hemisphere was the most commonly involved. Cerebral atrophy and brain tumours were the two most common stroke mimics in this study and they were mostly seen in females than males. Conclusion: In this study, the accuracy rate of clinical diagnosis of stroke was low. Therefore, CT scan is the 'gold standard’ in the diagnosis of stroke and it is strongly recommended in the management of all stroke patients.
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UH, Umar, Yunusa DM, Farate A, Ahmadu MS, Umar UA, and Ali AM. "BRAIN COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHIC FINDINGS OF STROKE PATIENTS IN MAIDUGURI, NORTH-EASTERN NIGERIA." Kanem Journal Medical Sciences 15, no. 1 (2021): 45–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.36020/kjms.2021.1501.006.
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Background: Stroke is a major neurological condition with high disability and mortality rates in developing countries including Nigeria. Computed tomography (CT) scan is an important imaging modality in confirming the diagnosis of stroke, classifying stroke subtypes and ruling out stroke mimics. Objectives: To determine the CT findings of patients with stroke in Maiduguri, North-eastern Nigeria. Methodology: A retrospective hospital-based study conducted at the Department of Radiology, Federal Neuro-psychiatric Hospital, Maiduguri, North-eastern Nigeria over four-year period from January 2015 to December 2018. All patients were clinically diagnosed with stroke and referred to the department for a brain CT scan. The request forms and CT reports were retrieved from the Archive and analysed. All patients were examined with a 16-slice General Electric CT scanner. Data were analysed using SPSS statistical software version 23. Results: There were 138 patients and out of which, 83 (60%) were males and 55 (40%) females with a male to female ratio of 1.5:1. The mean age was 51.6 ± 16.6 years with an age range of 5-85 years and the majority of the patients were middle-aged group. The CT findings showed 88 (64%) were confirmed stroke cases and the remaining 50 (36%) were misdiagnoses of stroke, with normal finding in 23% and stroke mimics in the remaining 13%. Brain infarction was the most common stroke subtype accounting for 64% of the patients, followed by intracerebral haemorrhage of 33% and 3% had subarachnoid haemorrhage. The left cerebral hemisphere was the most commonly involved. Cerebral atrophy and brain tumours were the two most common stroke mimics in this study and they were mostly seen in females than males. Conclusion: In this study, the accuracy rate of clinical diagnosis of stroke was low. Therefore, CT scan is the 'gold standard’ in the diagnosis of stroke and it is strongly recommended in the management of all stroke patients.
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Uzoma Madu, Augustine, and Emmanuel M. K. Dawha. "Analyses of Awareness, Perception and Attitude towards Embedded Librarianship among Librarians in North-Eastern Universities, Nigeria." Asian Journal of Information Science and Technology 9, no. 3 (2019): 37–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.51983/ajist-2019.9.3.290.
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Innovations in library services and need for professional development among librarians with growth in research have brought to bear on the concept of embedded librarianship as a new research area in librarianship. It is expected that librarians in Nigeria must do all to move with the current trend in the discipline. This study aims to under the roles of awareness, attitude and perception of academic librarians in North-east Nigeria towards embedded librarianship practice. A survey of 11 university libraries in the region was undertaken with 356 conveniently selected samples. The descriptive result indicates a high level of awareness while attitude and perception recorded significant agreement to answer the research questions. The null hypothesis of non-significant effect of awareness, perception and attitude on embedded librarianship among academic librarians in university libraries in the north-east, Nigeria was rejected at F(3: 352) =2376.807, P<.0005, R2 =.953 and was replaced with the alternate hypothesis. The study concludes that academic librarians in the study area have a high awareness level, positive attitude and perception about embedded librarianship. However, the actual practice of the term is still low from the practical assessment.
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Nwachukwu, Ndubuisi O., Azu R. Onyeagba, Elendu C. Onwuchekwa, Okoronkwo C. Uche, and Ulasi A. Esther. "Treatment default among pulmonary tuberculosis patients at an urban slum in South-Eastern Nigeria." International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences 5, no. 7 (2017): 3098. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20172994.
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Background: Anambra State is one of the States in Nigeria with a high rate of treatment default. The objectives were to examine default from treatment among newly diagnosed pulmonary tuberculosis patients and identify reasons for default.Methods: This prospective observational study was conducted at Okpoko in Ogbaru local government area of Anambra state. A total of 166 patients participated. Diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis was based on microscopy. Patients were treated using the standard 6-month regimen recommended by WHO.Results: A treatment default rate of 13.3% was observed. Default was higher in males (15.7%) and in patients aged < 35 years old (P<0.05). Exactly 9 (13.8%) defaulters lived >5km radius from treatment centers versus 3 (12.9%) who lived <5km radius from treatment centers (P<0.05). Majority of patients 17 (77.3%) defaulted during the continuation phase of treatment. The main reasons for default were attributed to harsh attitude of care providers (59.1%), resolution of symptoms (54.5%) migration (36.4%) and poverty (36.4%).Conclusions: Treatment default was high (13.3%) and majority of patients defaulted during the continuation phases. Periodic supervision of community care providers and enhanced counselling of young patients will reduce patient default from treatment.
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Apuke, Oberiri Destiny, and Livinus Jesse Ayih. "The Acceptance and Practice of Citizen Journalism in The North Eastern Part of Nigeria." Jurnal Pengajian Media Malaysia 22, no. 1 (2020): 1–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.22452/jpmm.vol22no1.1.
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This study aimed at increasing our understanding of citizen journalism practice, with a focus on rural dwellers which has been less well studied. This study, which is anchored on democratic participant media theory took place at Ardo Kola, Taraba State in the north-eastern region of Nigeria. The data were collected through face-to-face semi-structured interviews, among 40 rural dwellers. The findings confirmed acceptance and knowledge of citizen journalism among the rural dwellers, but its adoption and practice are still very minimal due to poverty, power failure, their attitude, religious upbringing, customs, high level of illiteracy, high internet subscription and slow speed. It was suggested that government should make efforts to set up good schools, create more job opportunities, sponsor the skill work of those who did not attend formal education, and improve power supply in the rural communities. Interestingly, it was found among many other things that citizen journalism provides an avenue for community dwellers to gather and disseminate messages with immediacy, assists in the checkmating of the excesses of government officials, and promotes a healthy lifestyle in community settings. Therefore, it is relevant to encourage citizen journalism practice in rural areas, and further studies could explore beyond the use of a single community, more issues confronting rural dwellers as regards the adoption and practice of citizen journalism in developing countries.
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Emmanuel, Aniwetalu, Ilechukwu Juliet, Oguadinma Vivian, Chiadikobi Kingsley, and Nnaji Ezechimelu. "Spectral analysis of Rayleigh waves in south-eastern parts of Niger delta, Nigeria." International Journal of Advanced Geosciences 6, no. 1 (2017): 51. http://dx.doi.org/10.14419/ijag.v6i1.8776.
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Interference of ground roll energy on true seismic reflection records has continued to pose a serious challenge to exploration geophysicists. In view of this, amplitude and power spectra of the Rayleigh waves which are the precursor of the ground roll energy were derived from over 70 raw monitor records and plotted as a function of frequency. The objective is to determine the locus of ground energy in the seismic records, analyse their dispersion pattern and suggests viable ways of suppressing them. The results of the amplitude spectrum plots revealed that Rayleigh waved exhibit oscillatory behavior with very high-amplitude values, which correspond to the locus of ground roll energy. This energy is confined to very low frequency range of about 4-9Hz. The Power spectrum which was given as the square of the amplitude as a function of frequency showed appreciable lobes of breaths of the ground roll energy of about 0.5-0.7cm and their trend of dispersions. The power spectrum plots revealed several peaks excluding the early peaks that are direct indication of ground roll energy. The plots showed pronounced and constant decline in energy levels with increasing frequency and reaching very low decibel values of -60Db to -80Db at frequency range of 50Hz. This indicates that the environment is dispersive in nature which probably results from velocity layering. This is a precursor to seismic noise which among others can be suppressed in the field by designing filters with sharper cut off characteristics.
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Sampson, Ebong Mbuotidem, Victory Udoh, Nsidibe Mbuotidem Sampson, Comfort Abraham, and Joseph Ogbobula. "Environmental And Socio-Economic Effects Of Timber Exploitation In Imo River Estuary, Eastern Obolo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria." International Journal of social Sciences and Economic Review 1, no. 1 (2019): 22–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.36923/ijsser.v1i1.29.
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Purpose: This study was carried out to evaluate the environmental and socio-economic effects of timber harvesting as well as to identify the drivers increasing the rate of timber exploitation in Imo River Estuary, Eastern Obolo Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom state, Nigeria.
 Methodology: It was conducted in five Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Eastern Obolo Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom state, Nigeria. A random sampling technique was employed to select a total of 300 respondents composed of 60 randomly selected respondents from each of the five LGAs. A structured questionnaire was used in collecting information from the respondents. Data acquired from the field was subjected to statistical and econometric analysis which included percentages, frequencies, Likert scale rating, exploratory factor analysis, and Chi-square,
 Main Findings: The major finding of this study was that the major cause of timber exploitation in the study area was unemployment, absence of forest regulations, unstable government policies, lack of trained officials, and high cost of timber products. The application of the Factor Analysis Model in this study showed that loss of biodiversity, the disappearance of forest cover, damaging of immature trees and non-wood forest products are the highest environmental effects of timber exploitation in the study area, loading far higher than the stated 0.3 decision score value. Among the social effects, high cost of farm labor is the most severe of social effects in the study area, while the increased cost of wood and forest product and high cost of living ranked highest among the economic effects.
 Applications: The study will be of great importance to environmental policy makers, conservationists, researchers, and Geographers in Nigeria. It will contribute significantly to knowledge build-up in relation to restoring the sanctity of threatened forests in Southern Nigeria.
 Novelty/Originality: The Niger Delta region of Nigeria where this study was carried out is often synonymous with militancy and the problems of environmental pollution. However, this study veers from these already known challenges to peculiar drivers of the depleting forests in this area. The study, therefore, will contribute to the scanty literature related to the subject matter within the study area.
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Nwaerema, Peace, and David Edokpa. "Population Variability and Heat Bias Prediction in a Tropical Country, Nigeria, From 2006 to 2036." Advanced Journal of Social Science 4, no. 1 (2018): 28–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.21467/ajss.4.1.28-38.
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This research explores population variability and heat bias prediction in a tropical country, Nigeria from 2006 to 2036. Data were generated from the projections of the National Population Commission (NPC) using the population mathematical model for heat bias data. With national population growth rate of 2.67%, Nigeria recorded heat bias of 60C in 2016, 6.1oC in 2026 and 6.20C in 2036 as well as 0.10C decadal variation indicating that it has exceeded the 0.5-0.250C standard comfort threshold. The analytical results show that there is a positive association between population density and heat bias across the states of Nigeria with greater effects in states such as Lagos, Anambra, Imo, Abia, Akwa Ibom Ekiti, Rivers, Osun and Ebonyi due to the high concentration of people in their limited land mass. And more of the eastern states of Nigeria will have much effect of the heat bias due to their high population density. It shows that land mass does not have any association with heat bias and will likely be influenced by land modification and atmospheric characteristics. Heat wave could result to death of people; therefore, national planners should implement environmental, health and land-use management strategies with immediate action in order to make Nigeria a safe place to live.
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Ozumba, N. A., N. Ø. Christensen, A. B. C. Nwosu, and O. C. Nwaorgu. "Endemicity, focality and seasonality of transmission of human schistosomiasis in Amagunze Village, eastern Nigeria." Journal of Helminthology 63, no. 3 (1989): 206–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0022149x00008993.
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ABSTRACTThe pattern of transmission of human schistosomiasis was studied in Amagunze Village, eastern Nigeria, during 1986–1987. The prevalence of Schistosoma haematobium in 119 schoolboys aged 5–12 years was 79%. The geometric mean of intensity of infection was 49 eggs/10 ml urine and the frequency of visible haematuria was 25·2%. No S. mansoni infections were demonstrated. A marked seasonality in population density of Bulinus truncatus, B. forskalii and Biomphalaria pfeifferi was demonstrated with reduced densities during the late rainy and early dry seasons. Schistosoma sp. infected B. truncatus were found in the late dry and early rainy seasons in 2 out of 7 major human water contact sites studied. Seasonality and focality of transmission of S. haematobium and its high endemicity in the area were thus demonstrated.
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Enoh, Mfoniso Asuquo, Francis Ifeanyi Okeke, and Uzoma Chinenye Okeke. "AUTOMATIC LINEAMENTS MAPPING AND EXTRACTION IN RELATIONSHIP TO NATURAL HYDROCARBON SEEPAGE IN UGWUEME, SOUTH-EASTERN NIGERIA." Geodesy and cartography 47, no. 1 (2021): 34–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.3846/gac.2021.12099.
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The study focus on the integration of Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System for identification and delineation of lineaments in relation to natural hydrocarbon seepage, which occur in Ugwueme, South-Eastern Nigeria. To achieve this objective, remotely sensed data (ASTER Digital Elevation Model and Landsat 8 OLI/TIRS) were used to depict the surface expression of faults, folds and fractures which are expressed in the form of lineaments. The global positioning system (GPS) was also used for ground verification. The geology map of the study area, which is elucidated in the geology of Nigeria was used to show the distribution of rocks and other geologic structures. The delineation of lineament features was done automatically with the PCI Geomatica while the Rock ware was used to generate the Rose diagram for demonstration of the direction of the extracted lineaments. The classification of the lineaments density and the lineaments intersection analysis were categorized as very low, low, moderate, high and very high classes respectively. Areas classified as very high to high lineaments density are potential zone, which act as conduits for hydrocarbon seepage. The result shows that a total lineament frequency of 947 km and a total lineament length of 946 km were delineated from the satellite data. The result further shows that areas with high lineaments density are concentrated in the southwest, south, central and northern part of the study area while areas with low lineament density were found within the eastern part of Ugwueme. The Rose diagram highlight the major trend in the (NE-SW), (N-S) and (NW-SE) directions, and the minor trend in the (W-E) direction. These directional trends depict the directions of lineaments which act as conduits zones for hydrocarbon seepage in the region. The overall findings of the study shows that lineament density, lineament intersection and rose diagrams are concepts applicable in hydrocarbon oil and gas seepages.
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Igwe, C. A., M. Zarei, and K. Stahr. "Mineral and elemental distribution in soils formed on the River Niger floodplain, eastern Nigeria." Soil Research 43, no. 2 (2005): 147. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/sr04046.
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Studies of mineral distribution in soils provide vital information for understanding the genesis of the soil. We studied the soils formed on the floodplain of the River Niger to determine the occurrence, distribution, and weathering transformations of minerals in a soil chronosequence in eastern Nigeria. Five soil profiles representing 5 depositional stages were studied. The soils have aquic moisture regimes and an isohyperthermic temperature regime by Soil Taxonomy. Gleysation due to poor drainage is very dominant. The soils are low in pH, organic matter, and exchangeable cations. Plinthisation and ferralitisation resulting in high values of Fe2O3 and Al2O3 were observed in the coarse sand, while in the fine sand fractions, quartz and feldspar grains have accumulated with mica being next in abundance. The occurrence of expansible minerals and kaolinite in the clay fractions is as a result of transformation of mica and feldspars giving rise to these minerals. We postulate that the origin and abundance of K2O and MgO in the clay fractions were from the breakdown of the structural units of the expansible minerals, micas and feldspars. Illite undergoes a transformation process to expansible minerals, while kaolinitisation is the major process in the clay fractions. Principal component analysis shows that 23 mineral variables which relate with kaolinite and other silicate clays can be reduced to 5 principal components.
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Yakubu, Sirajo. "Ude Jones Udeogu v FRN & Ors no SC. 622C/2019: its implication on fighting financial crime and the way forward." Journal of Financial Crime 28, no. 1 (2021): 18–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jfc-05-2020-0087.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to show how fighting financial crime suffered a setback in Nigeria as a result of the Supreme Court ruling in an appeal case – Ude Jones Udeogu v FRN and Ors no SC. 622C/2019. Design/methodology/approach This paper is a critical analysis of the implication of Supreme Courts’ ruling in Ude Udeogu Jones, its implication to law enforcement’s effort in fighting financial crime and the way to get around the ruling. The paper adopts qualitative methods. It is conducted through the analysis of the ruling and the relevant laws. Findings Due to the ruling in UdeUdeogu Jones, Section 396(7) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015 is no longer good law. Federal High Court judges elevated to the Court of Appeal no longer have special dispensation to conclude criminal cases they part heard. Furthermore, the ruling is a serious setback on the law enforcement’s efforts in fighting corruption. However, the drastic effect of the ruling can be mitigated by amending Section 396(7). Research limitations/implications Because the ruling is very recent, analysis is based on the relevant enactments and case laws including recent decisions of the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. Originality/value There is no comprehensive work on this ruling. Therefore, this paper adds value to knowledge as it makes clear the background of the appeal case, as well as the impact of the ruling of the Supreme Court on fighting financial crime in Nigeria and the way to get around the ruling.
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OSHI, DANIEL C., SARAH NAKALEMA, and LUKE L. OSHI. "CULTURAL AND SOCIAL ASPECTS OF HIV/AIDS SEX EDUCATION IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN NIGERIA." Journal of Biosocial Science 37, no. 2 (2004): 175–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0021932004006820.
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This is an exploratory study to examine the social and cultural determinants of the teaching of HIV/AIDS sex education among secondary school teachers in Eastern Nigeria. The research analyses how teachers perceive passing their knowledge of HIV/AIDS prevention measures to their students in the context of their cultural and social norms, which restrict open discussion of sex. This is a qualitative study based on in-depth interviews with 60 teachers drawn from secondary school teachers in Eastern Nigeria, supplemented with five focus group discussions, and content analysis of teachers’ lesson preparatory notes. The findings show a high level knowledge of HIV/AIDS preventive measures among teachers. However, teachers are not passing on this knowledge because of cultural and social inhibitions. In addition, teachers have not been receiving adequate training and motivation on information, education and communication for HIV/AIDS sex education. The situation calls for serious policy intervention.
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Dalah, Chiwa Musa, and V. V. Singh. "A Survey and Assessment Report of Hiv/Aids Awareness of in North-Eastern Nigeria." International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer Science and Software Engineering 7, no. 11 (2017): 105. http://dx.doi.org/10.23956/ijarcsse.v7i11.473.
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Prevention is better than Cure. The effect of Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) global epidemic continue to emerge decades after the first wave of infection. One key aspect of controlling the epidemic is by enlightening the general public on the epidemic. That is on how it can be contracted and controlled. Since the start of the epidemic many measures have been taken by government and non-governmental organizations to control the epidemic but still it continued to infect and kill many people. The measures taken includes manufacturing antiretroviral drugs and therapy, using of condoms and enlightment among others. Nigeria consist of thirty-six (36) states and the federal capital territory (FCT) Abuja, and these are grouped in to six geopolitical zones. North-Eastern Nigeria consist of six states (6) namely Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba and Yobe states with a total population of about twenty-five million (25m), most of the people live in the rural areas where level of education is low, level of poverty is high and culture and tradition may contribute to the spread of the epidemic. Using secondary data from Federal Ministry of Health, National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), and National Agency for the Control of Aids (NACA), State Agency for the Control of Aids (SACA) and other Non- governmental organizations, the study will find out are the people of North-Eastern Nigeria aware of HIV/AIDS? Statistical methods and techniques are used in analyzing the data.
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Ahiauzu, Ndidi, and Teingo Inko-Tariah. "Applicability of anti-money laundering laws to legal practitioners in Nigeria." Journal of Money Laundering Control 19, no. 4 (2016): 329–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jmlc-09-2015-0038.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to review the recent judgement of the Federal High Court exempting Nigerian lawyers from anti-money laundering (AML) obligations and to proffer suggestions as to ways of complying with international standards. Design/methodology/approach An analysis of the case and judgement was undertaken and a commentary on the effect of the obligations on lawyers was given. As a result of the analysis, suggestions were made to satisfy regulatory requirements while recognising the sanctity of the legal profession and the professional responsibilities members owe to their clients. Findings AML obligations are tasking and may impact negatively on rights of both lawyers and of their clients. However, with some measures taken by both regulators and lawyers, loopholes can be comfortably covered without leaving the legal sector exposed to criminal intents. Research limitations/implications There has not been any appeal on the case, and therefore the paper may not be conclusive. Practical implications Very relevant recommendations were made and, if taken up, may provide a meeting point for both parties and achieve the key purpose of detecting and/or preventing money laundering. Originality/value This is the first academic paper to analyse the current case and to provide relevant suggestions on the matter.
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O. T., Ande, Ojo O. A., Adeyolanu O. D., et al. "Digital Soil Mapping and Morphogenetic Characterization of Soils of Ebonyi Formation in South Eastern Nigeria." Earth Science Research 5, no. 1 (2015): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/esr.v5n1p1.
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Soils formed from Ebonyi formation in south eastern Nigeria were mapped and classified for effective management and sustainable land use. The soil mapping was executed by combination of conventional method, soil landscape relationship and spatial analyses in GIS environ using digital terrain model to produce the soil map of Ikwo Local Government in Ebonyi State at a scale of 1:50,000. The soils were characterized and classified for effective soil management based on results of analyses of soils sampled from profile pits. The results show four mapping units based on the geology which comprises mainly sandstone, silt stone, shale and river alluvium parent materials. The major soils mapped include Typic Udifluvent, Aquertic Udifluvent, Typic dystrudept and Ultic Udifluvent. The morphology shows influence of low Ca:Mg ratio and high clay content in the subsoil (&gt;30%) consequent ponding and hydromorphic soils. Soil quality is low to moderate based on pH and of between 4.14 to 5.19 which decreased down the profile. This also explains decrease of base saturation in some pedons. (16.84 and 98.17%). The acidic and anaerobic condition of some of the profiles must have aided the Fe/Mn movement to form Fe/Mn nodules at the base of some of the profiles. Bi genetic processes was involved in the lowlands including cummulization and gleization with formation of alluvium at the upper horizons with little stratification of the underlain parent materials due to combination of ecto/endo saturation. Other processes include Ferruginisation at break of slope and in situ formation of soils with high clay and silt content in areas with geohydrology setting of marine sedimentation of marl. The combination of poorly bedded shales, siltstones and limestone highly influenced formation of multifaceted terrain with rolling to undulating uplands and flood plains at the lowlands.
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Ikeagwulonu, Richard C., Charles C. Onyenekwe, Nkiruka R. Ukibe, et al. "Mycotoxin contamination of herbal medications on sale in Ebonyi State, Nigeria." International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences 14, no. 2 (2020): 613–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ijbcs.v14i2.24.
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The practice of herbal medication is as old as the culture of the people and despite the advent of modern medication, many people of south eastern Nigeria, still patronizes herbal medication. Herbal medications are consumed directly and could be contaminated with mycotoxins which are detrimental to human and animal health. This study was therefore, designed to determine the extent of mycotoxin contamination of herbal medications on sale in Ebonyi State, South-Eastern Nigeria. In this regard, a multistage random sampling technique was used to select 19 herbal medication samples from stores and markets in Ebonyi State, Nigeria and evaluated for occurrence of three major mycotoxins- aflatoxins (AFs), ochratoxin A (OTA) and fumonisins (FB). Employing wet extraction procedure, mycotoxin occurrence and levels were determined via lateral flow immunoassay technique. Results showed high prevalence of all three mycotoxins in the samples in the order OTA (89.47%), FB (82.46%) and AF (82.21%). Ochratoxin A was highest in Goodswill herbal (23.66 ± 3.51 ppb) and lowest in Goko mixture (0.00 ± 0.00) while fumonisin was highest in Ukwara (634.33 ± 8.00 ppb) and lowest in Iketo-2 mixture (0.00 ± 0.10). Aflatoxin B1 was highest in African Iba (20.00 ± 2.00 ppb) and lowest in Dunamis and Divine roots herbals (0.00 ± 0.00). Data from the analysis of herbal medication samples showed varying concentrations of mycotoxins AFs (0 – 20 ppb); OTA (0 – 23 ppb); FB (0 – 634 ppb) respectively. In conclusion, mycotoxins concentration determined in the herbal samples were above Nigerian and European Union (EU) set limits for OTA only. The co-occurrence of these mycotoxins in herbal samples analyzed in this study raises further awareness to the health risks consumers of these herbal commodities.Keywords: Mycotoxin, herbal medicine, quality, Nigeria.
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Olayinka Omoniyi, Timilehin. "Appraisal of harmful traditional practices in Nigeria: magnitude, justifications and interventions." Journal of Social, Humanity, and Education 1, no. 1 (2020): 67–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.35912/jshe.v1i1.335.
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Purpose: The study did an appraisal of harmful traditional practices (HTPs) in Nigeria despite global, regional, national laws, policies and programmes, women and girl-children are still being subjected to dehumanising treatments. Research methodology: Systematic search in literature, personal experiences, archival materials, and oral interviews were used in data collection, while thematic analysis was used to interpret oral confessions carried out on thirty-six (36) elderly persons who were purposively selected. Results: There is high prevalence of HTPs across the Nigeria which the cultural and secular laws are silent about. It was discovered that many children (underage 10-15years of age) in Hausa/Fulani lands are prone to marriage by adoption, force or early marriage of girls between, while in the Eastern part, the is high magnitude of child hustling, outrageous dowry payment, separatist theory as practiced in Osu caste system, servitude (Maid) etc, and in the West are practices of scarification, wife battery, polygamy. They rely on socio-cultural, psycho-sexual, spiritual and aesthetic justifications. The study recommends action-related studies followed by proper education interventions. Limitations: The study covered HTPs across Nigeria with 36 participants. Further studies should concentrate on tribe or region basis with larger participants. Contribution: This study did an appraisal of harmful traditional practices in Nigeria; magnitude, justifications and interventions Keywords: Harmful Traditional Practices, Traditions, Magnitude, Justification
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Nwankwo, O. G., J. O. Adinde, U. J. Anieke, C. M. Ukwuani, P. O. Ugwuanyi, and A. C. Aniakor. "High Tunnel Production of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) as Influenced by Apical Clipping in Iwollo, South Eastern Nigeria." International Journal of Current Research in Biosciences and Plant Biology 3, no. 10 (2016): 1–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.20546/ijcrbp.2016.310.001.
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Ekpo, I. E., and I. I. Joseph. "Phytoplankton species composition and abundance in a freshwater ecotone, Akwa Ibom State, South-Eastern Nigeria." Journal of Aquatic Sciences 35, no. 1 (2020): 91–102. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jas.v35i1.11.
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Phytoplankton composition and abundance could be used to evaluate the health of any aquatic ecosystem. Phytoplankton species were quantitatively sampled for twelve calendar months from Abak River, Nigeria using standard methods. Data generated were pooled and subjected to appropriate statistical analysis including descriptive and inferential statistics. The results showed that 3,901 cells/l, 45 species, 36 genera and 4 phytoplankton taxonomic groups were identified. The dominant species in terms of number of cells/l was Phormidium valderiae (1,770 cells/l; 45.37%) while the least (1 cell/l; 0.02%) were Closteriopsis longissima and Netrium digitus. Order of significance in terms of number of species was: Chlorophyta (20 species; 44.45 %) > Bacillariophyta (15 species; 33.33%) > Cyanophyta (9 species; 20.00%) > Xanthophyta (1 species; 2.22%). Dominance of the phytoplankton cell counts were observed in the following trend: Cyanophyta (65.27%) > Bacillariophyta (20.06%) > Chlorophyta (13.30%) > Xanthophyta (1.38%). Low abundance of this flora accompanied by the high occurrence of Cyanophyta cells and species are indications of pollution of this important aquatic ecosystem. Hence, wastes generation and dumping without pretreatments into the river especially, organic and inorganic fertilizers should be discouraged.
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Ibeziako, Ngozi S., Roland Chidi Ibekwe, and Bede C. Ibe. "Infant Sleeping Environment in South-Eastern Nigeria (Sleeping Place and Sleeping Position): A Preliminary Survey." Journal of Tropical Medicine 2009 (2009): 1–5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2009/283046.
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Objective. To determine infant sleeping position/place and the factors associated with them in South-eastern Nigeria.Methods. this is a cross-sectional study on infant sleeping environment. Subjects were the mother/ infant pairs that attended the well baby clinics at the Institute of Child Health of the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu (ICH-UNTH), Mother of Christ Specialist Hospital (MCSH), Enugu and the Ebonyi State University Teaching Hospital (EBSUTH), Abakaliki.Results. Lying on the side was the most common (51.1%) and the least stable sleeping position. Only 36.6% of infants who slept in that position were likely to be found in the same position the following morning; lying supine was the most stable (74.1%). The difference in stability of sleeping positions was statistically significant (). Twenty six point seven percent of the mothers routinely lay their infants in prone position. On logistic regression, maternal parity was the only factor that was predictive of nonprone sleeping position (). Bed sharing, though common (66.9%), was more among the experienced () and less educated mothers ().Conclusion. There is a high level of prone sleeping position and bed sharing among infants in this study site. The potential consequences of these are unclear. There is therefore a need to conduct local studies to clarify its implication.
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Sulyman, D., K. A. Ayanda, and Y. M. Mahmud. "Pattern and associated factors of psychoactive substance use among undergraduate students in a North-eastern Nigerian University." Research Journal of Health Sciences 8, no. 1 (2020): 25–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/rejhs.v8i1.4.
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Objective: There is an increased trend in the use of psychoactive substances among youths in Northern Nigeria. Youths use substances to enhance performances. Studies have shown associations between drug use and psychiatric morbidity. This study examined the use of psychoactive substances among undergraduates. It also assessed the presence of psychiatric morbidity among the users and nonusers of psychoactive drugs.
 Method: The study was a cross-sectional study using WHO Student Drug Use Survey Questionnaire and GHQ-12 for 983 undergraduates of a northern Nigeria university.
 Results: The prevalence rate of psychoactive substance use was 36.5%. Tobacco, stimulants and alcohol were commonly used drugs. Parental separation and fathers' use of drugs were factors associated with the use of psychoactive substances. Psychiatric morbidity among substance users and non-users were 31.0% and 11.8%
 Conclusion: The study found high rate for the use of psychoactive substances among the students with correspondingly high rate of psychiatric morbidity among the users of psychoactive substances.
 Keywords: Psychoactive substance; Psychiatric morbidity; undergraduate students.
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Okwor, T. J., A. C. Ndu, S. U. Arinze-Onyia, et al. "Prevalence and Predictors of Stress among Bankers in Enugu State South-East Nigeria." Journal of Community Medicine and Primary Health Care 32, no. 2 (2020): 68–79. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jcmphc.v32i2.6.
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Background: The work environment is rapidly changing and in recent times, occupational stress poses a threat to the health, morale and productivity of workers and the organization. This study sought to determine the prevalence and predictors of stress among bankers in a south-eastern state of Nigeria. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out among 370 bankers in Enugu State, Nigeria using the Health, Safety, Executive (HSE) management standards indicator tool. Multistage sampling method was used to select participants. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS 22.0. Level of statistical significance was set at p< 0.05.Results: The mean age of the participants was 34.54±6.3 years while the mean years of work was 6.01±4.7years. One hundred and seventy-four (47%) reported high level of stress due to relationship at work while 318 (85.9%) reported low level of stress due to roles. Being 35 years or less was found to a predictor of high (AOR 0.55, CI 0.30-1.02) level of stress due to control.Work experience of 5 years or less was found to be a predictor of both high (AOR 0.74, CI 0.40--1.37) and low (AOR 0.99, CI 0.40-1.37) levels of stress due to control.Conclusion: This study has shown that the prevalence of stress was high among bankers in Enugu State, South-East Nigeria. There is, therefore, the need for routine stress assessment and interventions in the banking industry especially for those at high risk.
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Omosule, Sedara Samuel, and Joshua E.O. "Evaluation of The Existing State of Geothermal Exploration and Development in Nigeria." JOURNAL OF ADVANCES IN PHYSICS 2, no. 2 (2006): 118–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.24297/jap.v2i2.2098.
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Relatively little expenditure for hydroelectricity and fossil fuels have had a restraining influence on levels of exploration and development for geothermal energy resources in Nigeria for the past several years. The focus of development has been in the areas of low temperature geothermal energy involving the exploration and assessment of hot spring resources primarily for recreational applications – although possibly for other direct uses depending on local infrastructure and access to appropriate energy markets. The geological structure of Nigeria influences geothermal exploration extent within each geological province. Sedimentary basins in Nigeria have been explored for hydrocarbons for several decades, thus the oil companies collected large subsurface temperature data basis. But not much is known about geothermal conditions within Nigerian Precambrian crystalline province. On the basis of BHT data from oil wells it has been found that geothermal gradient in Niger Delta ranges from 1.5 to 4.9°C/100m and in Anambra Basin (directly to the north) it can reach 5.7°C/100m. Exploration for geothermal energy in northern Nigeria based on shallow water wells (down to 600 m deep) was carried out over 20 years ago. The other aspect of geothermal exploration in Nigeria is investigating of the thermal springs and seepages, which occur mainly within sediments of the Middle and Upper Benue Trough. The water of the warmest springs in that area: Akiri and Ruwan Zafi have the temperature about 56°C and it suggests the occurrence of some geothermal anomalies. So far, there are probably only three (direct) geothermal energy utilisation sites in Nigeria. The Ikogosi warm spring (37°C) located in south-western part of the country, in Ekiti state, the Wikki warm spring (39°C) located in Bauchi (North-eastern) part of Nigeria and the Rafin Rewa spring (42°C) located in Plateau (North-central) state of Nigeria. Hence this paper reviews the current status of the geothermal industry (both high and low temperature) in Nigeria.
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Albert, Ajani Oludele, and Onah Onodje. "Migration and Cultural Identity Retention of Igbo Migrants in Ibadan, Nigeria." Journal of Sustainable Development 9, no. 2 (2016): 137. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/jsd.v9n2p137.
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<p>Nigeria, a country of 170 million people and 250 ethnic nationalities presents a complex picture of internal migration within its geographical entity. This study investigated the issues relating to cultural identity retention among a highly migratory ethnic group, the Igbo, whose origin is in the Eastern part of Nigeria. The study employed exploratory research design. Twenty-five in-depth interviews were conducted and two focus group discussion sessions were held with members of <em>Eha Alumona</em> home town association in Ibadan, a city in the south western Nigeria. Data were collected during the association’s meetings and other cultural activities involving the members of the group. The study adopted thematic content analysis of its data. The findings indicate that the Igbo migrant association was a very active agency in the promotion of Igbo cultural identity among its members. Both material and non-material cultural elements were equally affected in the process of adaptation by the migrants. The study concludes that though the migrants indicated a high level of integration into their host culture, they continued to retain certain cultural elements of their community of origin.</p>
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Otu, Akaninyene A., Ubong A. Udoh, Okokon I. Ita, Joseph P. Hicks, Ido Ukpeh, and John Walley. "Prevalence of Zika and malaria in patients with fever in secondary healthcare facilities in south-eastern Nigeria." Tropical Doctor 50, no. 1 (2019): 22–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0049475519872580.
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We describe the frequency of Zika and malaria among patients presenting with fever to secondary health facilities in Cross River State, Nigeria. Using a cross-sectional, stratified survey design, we randomly selected nine facilities and consecutively recruited 100 participants (aged ≥ 1 year) who presented with fever. On testing blood samples using Biocan qualitative lateral flow immuno-chromatographic cassettes for Zika IgG and IgM, 10% were seropositive for Zika virus (ZIKV) IgM, 12% for ZIKV IgG and 20% for ZIKV IgM, IgG or both. Following microscopy of thick films stained with Giemsa for malaria parasites, 55% were positive for malaria and 15% were positive for both malaria and ZIKV IgM, IgG or both. A moderately negative association between urban and rural household location and seropositivity for ZIKV IgM or IgG was found on logistic regression. Our results clearly indicate a high rate of probable ZIKV and malaria co-incidence in Cross River State. Given the high risk of serious fetal outcomes following ZIKV infection, further epidemiological research and surveillance systems for ZIKV are clearly required.
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Njoku, O. N. "Colonialism and the Decline of the Traditional Metal Industry of the Igbo, Nigeria." Itinerario 15, no. 2 (1991): 59–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0165115300006380.
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At the close of the nineteenth century, that is on the eve of colonial rule in Igboland, Igbo metal industry was flourishing. Production had attained a high level in the range and the quality of output. The output included agricultural equipment, traps and guns as well as title insignia and ornaments, mosdy made of copper and brass. The demand for die smiths' products were widespread and seemingly insatiable. To serve the need of dieir widely dispersed customers and patrons, Igbo smiths from Abiriba, Agulu Amokwe, Agulu Umana, Awka, and Nkwere undertook regular tours of parts of soudi-eastern Nigeria and even beyond – up to die Niger-Benue confluence area; past die Edo country to Ondo Yorubaland; and to the Bamenda district of die Cameroons. The superiority of Igbo metalworking led, in some of these places, to the demise of the local industry.
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Mohammed, Bukar, Zanna Ali, Ibrahim Ahmed, and Mohammed Adamu. "BUILDING CONDITION SURVEY AND SYSTEMATIC DEFECTS DIAGNOSIS ON LIBRARY BUILDING IN NIGERIA." International Journal of Innovative Research in Education, Technology & Social Strategies 8, no. 1 (2021): 76–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.48028/iiprds/ijiretss.v8.i1.08.
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The building under investigation is at Mai Idris Alooma Polytechnic Geidam library situated in Yobe State North Eastern, Nigeria. The building is being occupied by large number of people many defects propelled were associated with cracks, discoloration, settlement, dampness, peeling, moisture and mold grow on the buildings besides environmental factors. These compelled the researcher to conduct the investigation to look into possible remedies in line with the bulk stage defects diagnostic that will be useful in identifying the aspect. The information gathered through survey of the affected building under investigation based on spatial severity degree of damages suffered on the buildings. Moreover; the analysis for the investigation is based on Assessment Rating system (BARIS) that provide very high-resolution to process the interferometric techniques. However, after a critical survey of the building facades from each side the researcher explores the major defects found on the building that is mostly attributed due to poor workmanship, general climatic conditions, and practical inadequacy during construction. Therefore, the diagnosis will predict the overall judgment for the type of repair required.
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Giwa, Abdulmoseen Segun, Abdul Ghaffar Memon, Jabran Ahmad, et al. "Assessment of high fluoride in water sources and endemic fluorosis in the North-Eastern communities of Gombe State, Nigeria." Environmental Pollutants and Bioavailability 33, no. 1 (2021): 31–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/26395940.2021.1908849.
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Umoh, Victor Aniedi, Akaninyene Otu, Henry Okpa, and Emmanuel Effa. "The Pattern of Respiratory Disease Morbidity and Mortality in a Tertiary Hospital in Southern-Eastern Nigeria." Pulmonary Medicine 2013 (2013): 1–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/581973.
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Background. Respiratory complaints are commonly encountered in medicine and respiratory diseases place a high burden on healthcare infrastructure. Healthcare planning should be based on adequate information: this study will help us to analyze the pattern of respiratory disease admissions in the medical wards in a developing country.Methods. The medical records of patients admitted into the medical wards over a 5-year period were retrieved and reviewed. Information obtained included demography, diagnosis, comorbid conditions, and risk factors for respiratory disease.Results. Three thousand four hundred and ninety patients were admitted into the medical wards with 325 (9.3%) of them diagnosed with a respiratory condition. There were 121 females and 204 males. The average age of the patients was 40.7 ± 14.7 years. Only 7% of the patients smoked cigarette. The commonest respiratory conditions were tuberculosis (66.8%) and pneumonia (24.9%). The commonest comorbidity was HIV infection (39.7%). Tuberculosis/HIV coinfection rate was 50.7%. HIV infection was the single most important predictor of an adverse outcome (OR 5.1, 95% CI 2.05–12.7,P<0.001).Conclusion. Infective conditions make up a large percentage of respiratory diseases in low income countries with HIV infection constituting a significant risk factor for a poor disease outcome.