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Omoruyi, Joan. "Improving information retrieval in In Nigeria—The Nigerian Periodicals Index (NPI)." International Library Review 22, no. 1 (January 1990): 31–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0020-7837(90)90037-g.
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Ukwuoma, Henry Chima. "Cybercrime." International Journal of Cyber Research and Education 3, no. 1 (January 2021): 16–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/ijcre.2021010102.
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This paper presents the nature, effects, and dynamics of cybercrime in Nigeria and its effects to economic development in the country. The paper is sourced for secondary data through, journals, periodicals and publications as well as obtained primary data from the field. Primary data was sourced through the distribution of 66 questionnaires using the purposive sampling technique. Findings revealed that there exists an insecure cyberspace in Nigeria and the activities of the cybercriminals affects the economy negatively by discouraging Nigerians from partaking in electronic services/transactions, thus discouraging Nigerians from accepting the concept of digital economy. Findings also revealed that activities such as unauthorized access, hacking and cracking, online fraud, identity theft, cyber terrorism, amongst others were dominant threats in the cyberspace and finally the cyberspace provide jobs and by implication contribute to the socioeconomic development of the Nigerian State. Recommendations proffered include the federal government to train and retrain forensic experts in all financial/security agencies towards achieving a secured cyber space and the need for the federal, state, and local governments to create awareness amongst others.
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Awotokun, Kunle. "Local Governments and Synchronous Issues Since Nigeria’s Fourth Republic." International Journal of Social Sciences and Management 8, no. 2 (April 28, 2021): 341–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ijssm.v8i2.34583.
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The paper examines the contentious issues bewildering local government as a level of governance in Nigeria’s federal system of government against the backdrop of classical theory and practice of federalism.
The article relies heavily on secondary data to run its analysis. Such data includes textbooks, journals, newspapers, magazines, periodicals, the Nigerian 1979 and 1999 constitutions, etc.
The findings are that there are lots of contradictions (inconsistencies) in the running of the Nigerian federal system of government. The federal government is fond of always arm-twisting state governments especially in the area of creating new local governments which has, no doubt, led to frustration, reactions and counter-reactions between the two tiers of government.
The work concludes on the note that there is the need to have a holistic review of Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution, with the view to returning the country to a true federal system akin to the Nigerian constitutions of 1960 and 1963 with modifications to reflect contemporary issues. This is the path of wisdom to stem the tide of separatist agitations in Nigeria and perhaps in plural African countries.
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Dominic, Shimawua. "EFFECTIVE PUBLIC POLICIES AND THE RE-INTEGRATION OF EX-CONVICTS: THE NIGERIAN CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM." Education and Science Journal of Policy Review and Curriculum Development 10, no. 1 (January 5, 2021): 97–106. http://dx.doi.org/10.48028/iiprds/esjprcd.v10.i1.08.
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In a recent development, the Nigeria Prison Service was renamed, “the Nigeria Correction Service”, a move that is designed to reorient the department along the lines of emergent demands of justice dispensation on the global scene. This study examined the extent to which the new Nigeria Correction Service can adjust to the laudable objective of repositioning itself for purposes of reformation and re-integration of the nation’s ex-convicts for a better Nigerian society. Data was obtained from secondary materials including books, periodicals, journals, newspapers, the internet, etc. Content analysis was adopted as the mode of analysis while the theory of social integration (Blau, 1960) was employed as the theoretical framework of the study. Findings revealed that the re-orientation of the “service” for purposes of reformation and reintegration of ex-convicts had long been taking place as many of such citizens had either acquired a good measure of education while in prison, learned various vocations, and even attained higher spiritual growths. The study suggested adequate funding to enhance the effort of the service in achieving its objectives.
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Dominic, Shimawuah. "ARTS, CULTURE AND TOURISM AS VERITABLE INSTRUMENTS OF A STABLE NIGERIAN POLITY: THE NEED FOR AN INCLUSIVE PUBLIC POLICY." International Journal of Innovative Research in Arts, Education and Technology 2, no. 1 (January 5, 2021): 12–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.48028/iiprds/ijiraet.v2.i1.02.
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Like in most other nations of the world, the round leather game (football) is one sport that triggers the display of solidarity among Nigerians irrespective of tribe, religion and other social affiliations. Another experience of a similar magnitude of show of solidarity in this country is the Festivals of Arts and Culture which also displays the potentials in tourism. This study examined the potentials of Arts, Culture and Tourism as instruments of unification of Nigerians for purposes of a stable Nigerian political environment as well as the need for an inclusive public policy. Data was obtained from secondary materials while the mode of analysis was content analysis. The secondary materials include – books, journals, periodicals, newspapers, the internet, etc. The sociological and anthropological modernized theory, Durkheim (1997) was adopted as the theoretical framework of the study. Findings showed that, the Festivals of Arts and Culture across this country are often associated with so much fanfare, enthusiasm, relaxation, show of solidarity, oneness, that people tend to forget their social identities, groups, ethnicities, religions and other social inclinations. Hence, this paper suggested that government evolves an inclusive policy that would regularize and formalize the organization of Festivals of Arts and Culture in this country. The paper came to the conclusion that such festivals with great potentials for the unification of nationals should be harnessed for purposes of the peaceful co-existence of all Nigerians. The paper noted that this could only be realized through a well-articulated and inclusive public policy on Arts, Culture and Tourism.
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Baba, Bello Usman. "Assessing Nigeria’s Journey towards IFRS Adoption." Information Management and Business Review 5, no. 10 (October 30, 2013): 505–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.22610/imbr.v5i10.1081.
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Recently the global corporate financial reporting scene has experienced a tremendous transformation with an unprecedented number of countries and enterprises around the world adopting IFRS as a basis in preparing financial statements. In Nigeria, the journey towards adoption of IFRS started in December 2010 and thus an implementation roadmap was designed which was broken down into three phases. Based on the above affirmation, the study assesses the achievements recorded so far, challenges being encountered, and measure taken in order to ensure a smooth and successful implementation of the three phases. Hence, the study is predominantly based on review of various journals, research papers, newspaper articles, periodicals and other documentary materials of professional accounting bodies as well as conferences, seminars and workshop papers. Consequently, the study found that most publicly quoted companies listed on the Nigerian stock exchange (NSE) were still far behind in their implementation process. Thus, the reason for the delay is attributed to several factors which ranges from challenge with amendment of the existing tax laws, the level of awareness among various stakeholders, weak compliance and enforcement mechanisms, the education level and experience, insufficient technical capacity, inadequate planning on the part of companies’ management as well as inadequate private sector participation. Accordingly, suggestions were made on how to forestall these challenges and ensure a smooth and successful implementation of the next phases.
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Popoola, Oluwatoyin Muse Johnson. "Preface to the Fourth Volume Second Issue of Indian-Pacific Journal of Accounting and Finance." Indian-Pacific Journal of Accounting and Finance 4, no. 2 (April 1, 2020): 1–3. http://dx.doi.org/10.52962/ipjaf.2020.4.2.106.
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I have the honour and privilege to welcome you to the Vol. 4 Issue 2 of Indian-Pacific Journal of Accounting and Finance. In Issue 2, the journal emphasises on taxation and corporate finance.
In the first paper with the caption “Dividend Policy as a driver of Corporate growth in Sub-Saharan Africa: Evidence in Nigeria”, Mr Emmanuel Dare Otitolaiye (Department of Accounting, Babcock University, Ilishan Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria) and Dr Olatunji Siyanbola (Department of Accounting, Babcock University, Ilishan Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria) examine dividend policy as a driver of corporate growth in sub-Saharan Africa: evidence in Nigeria. The ex-post facto research design was adopted to analyse how dividend policy spur the growth of active insurance companies in the Nigerian Stock Exchange using secondary data of the sampled firms for 2007 – 2018 while utilising descriptive and inferential (regression) statistics in data analysis. The findings reveal that dividend policy (i.e., as proxied by dividend pay-out) has an insignificant negative effect on corporate growth of insurance companies in Nigeria with the controlling effect of efficiency, firm age and leverage which have a significant effect on corporate growth of insurance companies in Nigeria. Specifically, the study reveals that efficiency has a significant negative effect on corporate growth. At the same time, firm age discloses a significant positive influence on corporate growth, as leverage exerts a significant negative effect on corporate growth.
In the second paper with the title “Tax structure and economic development: An infrastructural viewpoint”, Mr Okezie Uhuaba (Department of Accounting, Babcock University, Ilishan Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria), Dr Olatunji Siyanbola (Department of Accounting, Babcock University, Ilishan Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria) examines Nigeria's tax structure and economic development from the standpoint of infrastructural deficiencies. Also, Taro Yamane's formula was used to determine the sample size of 365. The study employed a survey research design using a structured questionnaire administered to 4200 senior tax practitioners and senior staff of the Federal Inland Revenue Service. A total of 85% of the questionnaire administered were retrieved while descriptive and inferential statistics were used for the data analysis. The study found that the tax structure had a significant positive effect on infrastructure in Nigeria.
In the third paper captioned “Monthly Tax Deduction as Final Tax: The Case of Malaysian Employees”, Dr Idawati Ibrahim (Tunku Puteri Intan Safinaz Scool of Accountancy, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia), Associate Professor Dr Zainol Bidin (Tunku Puteri Intan Safinaz School of Accountancy, Universiti Utara Malaysia), Associate Professor Dr Natrah Saad (Tunku Puteri Intan Safinaz School of Accountancy, Universiti Utara Malaysia), Muzainah Mansor (Tunku Puteri Intan Safinaz School of Accountancy, Universiti Utara Malaysia) examine employees' issues on MTD's implementation as the final tax system in Malaysia. This study comprises a case study on MTD implementation at two institutions that remain anonymous due to confidentiality. Data were collected from 64 responses from open-ended questionnaires to employees at both institutions. The data were analysed using a thematic approach. Findings from the analysis revealed that employees’ hesitation to such a system should not be ignored. There are three main issues discovered from this study which are: lack of knowledge on MTD as final tax among employees, a burden on claiming tax reliefs and the accuracy of MTD calculation; and employer’s readiness. The findings provide evidence of the IRBM. It provides a good foundation for the IRBM to strategise mechanisms to enhance the scheme's implementation.
In the fourth paper entitled “An assessment of Electronic-Auditing and economic value of the Nigerian Listed Companies”, Rebecca Deborah Benjamin (Department of Accounting, Babcock University, Ilishan Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria), Samson Adebolu Adegbite (Department of Accounting Osun State University Osogbo, Osun State. Nigeria), Appolos Nwabuisi Nwaobia (Department of Accounting, Babcock University, Ilishan Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria), Isoken Joy Adekunle (Department of Accounting College of Arts, Social and Management Sciences Crescent University, Abeokuta, Ogun State) evaluate the effect of electronic-auditing by internal auditors for the improved economic value of listed companies in Nigeria. The study adopted a survey research design. The sample size of the study consisted of 24 companies selected from the eleven industrial sub-sectors (Agriculture, Conglomerates, Construction, Consumer goods, financial services, Services, Health Care, ICT, Industrial goods, Natural Resources and Oil and Gas sectors) among the 161 listed companies on the Nigerian Stock Exchange as at 30 November 2019. Random sampling technique was employed in the selection of the 24 companies with about two companies representing each sector. The research instrument was subjected to content validity and reliability test, which yielded Cronbach’s alpha coefficient value of 0.80. The findings revealed that electronic-auditing had a positive and significant effect on the economic value of listed companies in Nigeria.
In the fifth paper with the title “Auditing Concepts and Stakeholders’ Expectations”, Mr Michael Oludare Oladiran Ajala (Department of Accounting, Babcock University, Ilishan Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria) and Professor Dr S. A. Owolabi (Department of Accounting, Babcock University, Ilishan Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria) feature a contemporary debate to resolve mixed feelings and misplaced perceptions of auditing concepts in filing widened expectation gaps of auditor's expression of opinion. Contributing to the argument involves a detailed review of auditing concepts, and broadening the understanding and educating the stakeholders on the essence of auditing. In this consideration, the study employed an exploratory research approach, reviewed related materials, journals, and periodicals in the field of auditing and financial accounting. The outcome of the review showed that Auditing concepts are specific and inclusive. Auditors are guided by these concepts and standards set out by the international standards on auditing. While these concepts are valid, there are divergences and misconceptions of what stakeholders expect from the audited financial statements. The study recommended that stakeholders require audit education and understand the essence of auditors’ reporting dilemma of regulated auditing guidelines or go beyond the auditing standards to please the stakeholders’ expectations.
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Otache, Innocent. "Agripreneurship development: a strategy for revamping Nigeria’s economy from recession." African Journal of Economic and Management Studies 8, no. 4 (December 4, 2017): 474–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ajems-05-2017-0091.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore agripreneurship development as a strategy for economic growth and development. Design/methodology/approach Though a few related literature were reviewed, this paper relies heavily on the author’s viewpoint regarding how Nigeria can grow and develop its economy through agripreneurship development. Findings The present economic challenges that Nigeria is facing are blamed on overdependence on the oil sector, bad governance, corruption, leadership failure, policy inconsistency, overdependence on imported goods and ostensible neglect of the agricultural sector. Also, policymakers, economic analysts and the government have advocated strongly for diversification of the economy. Besides, there is a consensus among scholars, economic analysts and policymakers that “agriculture is the answer.” Research limitations/implications This paper addresses specifically one sector of the economy – the agricultural sector. On the other hand, economic crisis needs to be addressed holistically by resolving specific issues that confront different sectors of the economy. Practical implications This paper has some insightful policy and practical implications for the Nigerian Government and Nigerians. The government and Nigerians need to take practical steps to grow and develop the economy. On the part of the government, apart from the need to transform the agricultural sector by allocating enough funds to it, the government should establish well-equipped agripreneurship development centers and organize periodically agripreneurship development programmes for the main purpose of training and developing both current and potential agripreneurs who will be able to apply today’s agricultural techniques and practices which involve a great deal of creativity and innovation for a successful agribusiness. The federal government should integrate agripreneurship education into Nigeria’s education system. Similarly, the Nigerian people, particularly the youths or graduates should be encouraged to choose agribusiness as a career. Originality/value While previous papers have offered different solutions to the current economic crisis that Nigeria is experiencing, ranging from economic to structural reforms, this paper differs significantly from others by recommending specifically agripreneurship development as a strategy for revamping Nigeria’s economy from its current recession. Moreover, there is a dearth of literature on agripreneurship and agripreneurship development. This paper therefore fills the literature gap.
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Eguzo, Kelechi N., Adegboyega Lawal, Chukwuemeka Oluoha, Kingsley Nnah, Uwemedimbuk Ekanem, Nancy Onwueyi, and Onyechere Nwokocha. "Clinical Pathway and Patient Navigation: Research Protocol on the Appropriateness, Timeliness and Support of Women Diagnosed with Breast Cancer in Abia Stat." Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Care 6, no. 3 (July 23, 2021): 367–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.31557/apjcc.2021.6.3.367-371.
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Background: Breast cancer is the second most common malignancy affecting Nigerian women, and contributes the highest cancer-related mortality in this population. Despite the rising prevalence of breast cancer, Nigerian healthcare professionals do not have adequate resources in screening, diagnosing, treating and follow up of women with breast cancer. The objective of this study was to understand how the development and implementation of a state-wide clinical pathway alongside a patient navigation program will impact the care providers and care receiver (beast cancer patients). Methods: This mixed methods, cross-sectional study will develop and deploy a multidisciplinary clinical pathway focused on breast cancer management. Trained patient navigators will facilitate the implementation of the pathway and to support patients. An electronic medical record system will be deployed to document the use of the pathway. Mixed methods data will be collected periodically, including patient satisfaction, treatment adherence, psychosocial outcomes, and quality of life. Qualitative data will provide contextual details.Anticipated Result and Discussion: This research will potentially structure the management of breast cancer in a way that optimizes available resources while reducing delays in Abia state, Nigeria.
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OLUMOKO, Tajudeen Abayomi. "CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MARKETING AND CUSTOMER SATISFACTION IN THE NIGERIAN BANKING INDUSTRY." LASU Journal of Employment Relations & Human Resource Management 1, no. 1 (December 1, 2018): 265–72. http://dx.doi.org/10.36108/ljerhrm/8102.01.0192.
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Marketing in the banking industry has witnessed a paradigm shift in orientations from transaction marketing to relationship marketing. Today, banks are working in extremely competitive and rapidly dynamic work environment which has necessitated the focus on responding to customers’ needs satisfactorily. This study examined the effect of customer relationship marketing on customer satisfaction of the Nigerian banking industry, with reference to First Bank of Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design and a well organized structured 5 Point likert scale questionnaire was distributed among two hundred (200) selected customers of First Bank of Nigeria using accidental sampling technique. The result of the study using regression analysis show that customer relationship marketing has significant effect on customer satisfaction since 84.6% of variance recorded in customer satisfaction is traceable to the practice of customer relationship marketing (R2 = 0.846, p < 0.05).The study also discovered that trust, commitment and communication have positive effects on customer satisfaction. Based on these findings, the study therefore recommended that there is a need for banks to develop a good customer relationship with their customers by periodically training employees on building enduring customer relationship.
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Fadiran, 'Dokun. "Classification and Shelving of Periodicals in Academic Libraries in Nigeria." Serials Librarian 13, no. 1 (November 1987): 107–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/j123v13n01_11.
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Isaac Ajala, Olugbenga. "Periodical literature use by the pre‐final and final undergraduate students in Nigerian universities." Library Review 57, no. 1 (February 8, 2008): 42–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/00242530810845053.
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Opara, Jacinta A. "Innovating Science Student-Teacher’s Practicum in Nigeria." International Letters of Social and Humanistic Sciences 53 (June 2015): 39–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.18052/www.scipress.com/ilshs.53.39.
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The training of the science teacher requires both theory and practice. Teaching practice refers to a period of guided teaching during which the teacher-trainee or student-teacher assumes increasing responsibilities for directing the learning of a group of students over a period of some weeks, (about 12 weeks in all). Within this period, the student teacher undergoes a periodical apprenticeship under the guidance of supervisors from the training institutions and the co-operating school harboring the student teacher. In the process they endeavour to marry the theory taught and learnt with practice. The processes help them to acquire the necessary new skills, insights, attitudes and responsibilities which are basic to the teaching career/profession.
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Adisa, Toyin Ajibade, Fang Lee Cooke, and Vanessa Iwowo. "Mind your attitude: the impact of patriarchy on women’s workplace behaviour." Career Development International 25, no. 2 (December 6, 2019): 146–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/cdi-07-2019-0183.
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Purpose By conceptualising patriarchy in the workplace as a social situation, the purpose of this paper is to examine the prevalence of patriarchal attitudes and their impact on women’s workplace behaviour among Nigerian organisations. Design/methodology/approach The study uses a qualitative research approach, drawing on data from 32 semi-structured interviews with female employees and managers in two high-street banks in Nigeria. Findings The study finds that patriarchy shapes women’s behaviour in ways that undermine their performance and organisational citizenship behaviour (OCB). Furthermore, the study finds that patriarchal attitudes, often practised at home, are frequently transferred to organisational settings. This transference affects women’s workplace behaviour and maintains men’s (self-perceived) superior status quo, whereby women are dominated, discriminated against and permanently placed in inferior positions. Research limitations/implications The extent to which the findings of this research can be generalised is constrained by the limited sample and scope of the research. Practical implications The challenges posed by the strong patriarchy on women’s workplace behaviour are real and complex, and organisations must address them in order to create a fairer workplace in which employees can thrive. It is therefore essential for organisations to examine periodically their culture to ensure that all employees, regardless of gender, are involved in the organisation’s affairs. Furthermore, organisations need to help women become more proactive in combating patriarchal behaviour, which often affects their performance and OCB. This requires organisations to affirm consistently their equal opportunities, equal rights and equal treatment policies. It is essential that organisations take this problem seriously by attaching due penalty to gender discrimination, as this will go a long way in ensuring positive outcomes for women and providing a fairer workplace. Originality/value This study provides empirical evidence that a more egalitarian work environment (in Nigerian banking) will result in improved performance from female employees and organisations. It calls for greater policy and organisational interventions to create a more inclusive work environment and an equal society.
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Awotokun, Kunle. "The Legislative and Executive Institutions and the Challenge of Governance in Contemporary Nigeria." Journal of Politics and Law 14, no. 2 (December 22, 2020): 19. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/jpl.v14n2p19.
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The article examines the efforts of the executive and the legislature, i.e. the National Assembly at providing good governance against the backdrop of daunting challenge of insecurity in contemporary Nigeria.
The paper employs secondary data to elicit necessary information to assist in its analysis and findings. Such data includes textbooks, journals, newspapers, magazines, periodicals etc.
The findings are that both executive and legislative institutions pay lip service to quality governance. The two arms of government are tendentious towards kleptocracy. This development has compromised their efforts at fostering good governance.
The work concludes on the need to convocate extra executive and legislature bodies (Sovereign National Conference) to discuss and analyse the contemporary questions with the aim of finding lasting solutions to the issues. The prognosis will not only be helpful to Nigeria but serves as a template for other African countries with similar issues.
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Shimawua, Dominic. "ENHANCING NIGERIA’S NATIONAL SECURITY THROUGH STATE POLICING.LESSONS FROM THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA." International Journal of Innovative Research in Social Sciences & Strategic Management Techniques 8, no. 1 (January 5, 2021): 1–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.48028/iiprds/ijirsssmt.v8.i1.01.
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The Neighbourhood Principle presupposes that everyone in the vicinity knows each other and this makes it easier to monitor deviants in the society. Hence, the case for state policing in Nigeria in view of the upward surge in crime wave in this country. Data was obtained from secondary sources which include books, periodicals, journals, newspapers, the internet etc. Data was analyzed using the method of content analysis. The theory of social conflict (Coser, 1956) was adopted as the theoretical framework of the study. Results revealed that the success story of state policing in the United States was as a result certain factors-technology advancement, level of motivation, institutions and infrastructures, psychological and intellectual disposition of officers and even the acceptance of state policing by the society. These are all lacking in Nigeria. Thus, it was suggested in this study that the idea of state policing should be rested for now while the society works on her vital infrastructures, institutions, etc.
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Bello, Aduke Olufunmilayo. "An Assessment of Women’s Accessibility to Poverty Alleviation Programmes in Kano State, Nigeria." International Letters of Social and Humanistic Sciences 73 (September 2016): 54–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.18052/www.scipress.com/ilshs.73.54.
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This study examines the accessibility of women to Poverty Alleviation Programmes (PAP) in Kano State, Nigeria. The aim of the study was to identify the poverty alleviation programmes and assess the difference that exists btetween rural and urban women’s access to them. The results revealed that there was no significant difference between the accessibility of rural and urban women to PAP in the study area (Chi-square value = 9.196 (df) 1, p = 0.002). Consequently, it is recommended that the government should ensure proper periodical assessment and review of the administration and implementation of PAP in the study area. This will make the accessibility of women to the programmes result oriented. This will enhance the achievement of proper awareness among women and increase their accessibility to Poverty Alleviation Programmes in Kano State, Nigeria.
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Okonkwo, Theodore. "Environmental Constitutionalism in the United States and Nigeria: Recognizing Environmental Rights." International Journal of Social Science Studies 5, no. 7 (June 19, 2017): 66. http://dx.doi.org/10.11114/ijsss.v5i7.2497.
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Environmental constitutionalism is a scheme that protects the national and international environment by applying national and global constitutional law. By this, constitution-makers agree to include in their constitutions provisions aimed at environmental protection and sustainability, whereby procedural and substantive rights are written in the constitutions. The courts are in such jurisdictions called upon to enforce and protect such rights. This article addresses constitutionally embedded rights in the national constitutions of the United States of America and Nigeria. It analyzes constitutional environmental provisions in both how their judiciaries respond to such issues. This article looked at the problems associated with environmental constitutionalism in the United States and Nigeria and their connection with environmental rights. The aim is to take a holistic examination of the topic. The methodology adopted for the research is empirical. The primary and secondary sources of material selection were adopted through the use of the law libraries and the internet, books, journals and periodicals to gather information for this article. In conclusion, it was observed and recommended that no matter the similarities shared by the Untied States and Nigeria, the former has a more developed environmental jurisprudence on environmental protection by the courts. This is a truism, notwithstanding the fact that Nigeria’s constitution contains “state environmental duties”. The value of the research is that Nigeria should identify areas to be improved upon in its law and practice of environmental constitutionalism.
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Muritala, Taiwo Adewale, Muftau Adeniyi Ijaiya, Ahmed Oluwatobi Adekunle, and Mobolaji Kafayat Abidoye. "Capitalization and bank performance: Evidence from Nigerian Banking Sector." e-Finanse 13, no. 4 (December 1, 2017): 67–75. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/fiqf-2016-0036.
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AbstractThe study examines the impact of capitalization on bank performance of some selected commercial banks in Nigeria using econometric analysis on annual time series data of ten banks over the period of 2006 to 2014. The results from a Levin, Lin & Chu unit root test show that all the variables were non-stationary. The results from a Panel Least Square (PLS) estimate found that operating expenses, bank size and bank loan are negatively related to profitability but only bank loans are significant. On the other hand, bank deposit and bank liquidity are positively related to profitability but not significant. This conclusion has important policy implications for emerging countries like Nigeria as it suggests that capitalisation and total assets of a bank should be periodically evaluated. The regulatory authorities will therefore need to put in place appropriate machinery that will address issues of bank liquidity and assure asset quality in the industry.
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Alamu, Emmanuel O., Toluwalope E. Eyinla, Rasaki A. Sanusi, and Busie Maziya-Dixon. "Double Burden of Malnutrition: Evidence from a Selected Nigerian Population." Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism 2020 (September 1, 2020): 1–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/5674279.
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Indices reflecting the double burden of malnutrition in sub-Saharan Africa are increasing. Evidence to support this claim in households of Africa’s most populous country—Nigeria—is scant. This study, therefore, presents results from a study of mother-child pairs sampled from Akwa Ibom State in the southern region of Nigeria. Anthropometric measures for 660 mother-child pairs were collected according to standard procedures. Indices were expressed as the standard deviation of units from the median for the reference group. Chi-square analysis was used to test significant differences in proportion, and p<0.05 was taken as significant. A total of 37.4% of the children were stunted out of which 19.8% were moderately stunted, and 17.6% were severely stunted. Prevalence of wasting was 13.1%, 6.2% were moderately wasted, and 6.9% were severely wasted. Mean maternal body mass index was (23.54 ± 4.60) kgm2. 9.0% were underweight mothers, 23.2% were overweight, and 9.3% were obese. The co-existence of undernutrition among children and overnutrition in women of child-bearing age is prevalent in this population. We recommend that more effort be placed on active nutrition surveillance to ascertain malnutrition prevalence and periodically reassess priority challenges.
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Mohr, Adam. "Out of Zion Into Philadelphia and West Africa: Faith Tabernacle Congregation, 1897-1925." Pneuma 32, no. 1 (2010): 56–79. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/027209610x12628362887631.
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AbstractIn May 1897 Faith Tabernacle Congregation was formally established in North Philadelphia, emerging from an independent mission that shortly thereafter became the Philadelphia branch of John Alexander Dowie’s Christian Catholic Church. Faith Tabernacle probably abstained from merging with Dowie’s organization because, unlike the Christian Catholic Church, it rigorously followed the faith principle for managing church finances. Like the Christian Catholic Church, Faith Tabernacle established many similar institutions, such as a church periodical (called Sword of the Spirit), a faith home, and a missions department. After Assistant Pastor Ambrose Clark became the second presiding elder in 1917, many of these institutions began flourishing in connection with a marked increase in membership, particularly in the American Mid-Atlantic as well as in Nigeria and Ghana. Unfortunately, a schism occurred in late 1925 that resulted in Clark’s leaving Faith Tabernacle to found the First Century Gospel Church. This event halted much of Faith Tabernacle’s growth both domestically and in West Africa. Subsequently, many of the former Faith Tabernacle followers in Nigeria and Ghana founded the oldest and largest Pentecostal churches in both countries.
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Ismaila, Suleiman. "Availability of Reformative Education Programmes for Prisoners in North West Nigeria." UMT Education Review 3, no. 1 (2020): 01–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.32350/uer.31.01.
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The study investigated the availability of reformative education programs for prisoners in northwest Nigeria. A descriptive survey was the adopted research design. The target population comprised the stakeholders (prison inmates, prison officials, lawyers, and human rights activists) from four states (Kaduna, Katsina, Jigawa, and Kano) northwest Nigeria. A total of 13 prisons, 1338 respondents (1068 inmates; 200 prison officials; 50 lawyers; and 20 human rights activists) were selected using multi-stage sampling. Four questionnaires designed by the researcher were used for data collection dedicating one questionnaire to each of the stakeholders. The validity of the instruments was ascertained using content and construct validity. The calculated value of Cronbach Alpha was 0.87. The data collected from the study were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The hypotheses were tested using chi-square. The findings of the study revealed that out of the five indicators of prisoners' reformative education, only one was available, that is, religious education. However, the other four, facilities, personnel, and reading materials; educational continuity and motivation; remedial and adult education, and vocational education were unavailable. The study recommended that prisons should be equipped with modern facilities for valuable reformative education. There should be training and retraining of prison personnel, and a well-stocked library with current and updated materials containing textbooks, periodicals and computers be provided in all prisons for the use of both inmates and prison officials, among others.
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Brynildsrud, Ola Brønstad, Vegard Eldholm, Jon Bohlin, Kennedy Uadiale, Stephen Obaro, and Dominique A. Caugant. "Acquisition of virulence genes by a carrier strain gave rise to the ongoing epidemics of meningococcal disease in West Africa." Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 115, no. 21 (May 7, 2018): 5510–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1802298115.
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In the African meningitis belt, a region of sub-Saharan Africa comprising 22 countries from Senegal in the west to Ethiopia in the east, large epidemics of serogroup A meningococcal meningitis have occurred periodically. After gradual introduction from 2010 of mass vaccination with a monovalent meningococcal A conjugate vaccine, serogroup A epidemics have been eliminated. Starting in 2013, the northwestern part of Nigeria has been affected by yearly outbreaks of meningitis caused by a novel strain of serogroup C Neisseria meningitidis (NmC). In 2015, the strain spread to the neighboring country Niger, where it caused a severe epidemic. Following a relative calm in 2016, the largest ever recorded epidemic of NmC broke out in Nigeria in 2017. Here, we describe the recent evolution of this new outbreak strain and show how the acquisition of capsule genes and virulence factors by a strain previously circulating asymptomatically in the African population led to the emergence of a virulent pathogen. This study illustrates the power of long-read whole-genome sequencing, combined with Illumina sequencing, for high-resolution epidemiological investigations.
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Njoku, H. O., U. G. Azubuike, E. C. Okoroigwe, and O. V. Ekechukwu. "Tilt angles for optimizing energy reception by fixed and periodically adjusted solar-irradiated surfaces in Nigeria." International Journal of Energy and Water Resources 4, no. 4 (June 11, 2020): 437–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s42108-020-00072-7.
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Tyomlia, Jooji, and Oguchi Benjamin. "SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE, POVERTY REDUCTION AND ENHANCED LIVELIHOOD: A THREE-STEP APPROACH TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA." International Journal of Innovative Research in Social Sciences and Strategic Management Techniques 7, no. 1 (September 3, 2020): 82–96. http://dx.doi.org/10.48028/iiprds/ijirsssmt.v7.i1.06.
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The majority of the population in most third world countries resides in the rural areas where farming is the predominant occupation. This study interrogated the extent to which sustainable agricultural practices can transform a rural farm population from one that is essentially poor to a vibrant semi-urban population whose standard of living is greatly enhanced in terms of income generation, access to basic necessities of life, education, sanitation, etc. Data was sourced from secondary materials which include books, magazines, journals, periodicals, newspapers, the internet, etc. the neoclassical theory of a linear closes system (Pearce, 1972) was adopted as the theoretical framework while the mode of content analysis employed as the tool of analysis revealed that a sustained agricultural practice can facilitate the process of poverty alleviation, improve the general welfare/living standard of the citizens and enhance the attainment of sustainable development in Nigeria. Government is therefore, advised to make greater effort at boosting sustainable agricultural practices as an avenue of facilitating sustainable development in the country.
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Mumini, Omisore Olatunji, Fayemiwo Michael Adebisi, Ofoegbu Osita Edward, and Adeniyi Shukurat Abidemi. "Simulation of Stock Prediction System using Artificial Neural Networks." International Journal of Business Analytics 3, no. 3 (July 2016): 25–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/ijban.2016070102.
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Stock trading, used to predict the direction of future stock prices, is a dynamic business primarily based on human intuition. This involves analyzing some non-linear fundamental and technical stock variables which are recorded periodically. This study presents the development of an ANN-based prediction model for forecasting closing price in the stock markets. The major steps taken are identification of technical variables used for prediction of stock prices, collection and pre-processing of stock data, and formulation of the ANN-based predictive model. Stock data of periods between 2010 and 2014 were collected from the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) and stored in a database. The data collected were classified into training and test data, where the training data was used to learn non-linear patterns that exist in the dataset; and test data was used to validate the prediction accuracy of the model. Evaluation results obtained from WEKA shows that discrepancies between actual and predicted values are insignificant.
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T. I., Aneni, Adaigbe V. C., Ogbebor C. O., Okere C. I., and Aghayedo C. O. "Impact of Weather Factors on Coelaenomenodera elaiedis MLK (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) in Nigeria." Journal of Biotechnology Research, no. 68 (October 31, 2020): 115–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.32861/jbr.68.115.128.
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The leaf miner (Coelaenomenodera elaeidis) is a major pest of the oil palm. It breaks out in epidemic proportions periodically, resulting in severe leaf defoliation and consequently low fresh fruit bunch (FFA) yield. This study analyses temperature, rainfall, relative humidity, and leaf miner abundance records sampled in oil palm fields between 1976 and 1980 in the main station of the Nigerian Institute for Oil Palm Research (NIFOR). Data for temperature, rainfall, and relative humidity were obtained from NIFOR meteorological station. Mathematical relationships between the insect stages (larva, pupa, and adult) and weather factors (rainfall and temperature) were developed indicating that pest predictions can be made for different leaf miner stages using their corresponding model equations giving specific values for rainfall and temperature. Variations in the seasonal patterns of temperature and rainfall are of major significance as a cue to timing leaf miner abundance and would help in making better decisions regarding where farmer action can target pest control interventions, thereby contributing to ensure food security. The need for continuous monitoring has great potential for detection and control of insect pests in oil palm growing areas.
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Oyebanji, Bukola, and Kolawole Aliyu. "DETERMINANTS OF CAREER CHOICE AMONG FEMALE UNDERGRADUATES IN OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY, NIGERIA." International Journal of New Economics and Social Sciences 12, no. 2 (December 31, 2020): 33–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0014.6880.
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Why females choose a career path is a stimulating question among social educators. Consequently, this study investigated the role of some intrinsic, extrinsic, and interpersonal variables in shaping the choice of career of female undergraduates. An Online Career Choice Survey questionnaire was administered to 1440 first to fifth-year female undergraduates randomly selected from Obafemi Awolowo University. Data obtained were subjected to ordinal logistic regression and descriptive analysis. Two intrinsic factors; prestige and personal interest were found to play a huge role in the choice of career. Among extrinsic factors, females were more likely to choose a career path that offers career advancement through training. Gender stereotypes and societal expectations as pro-jected by the media was a key interpersonal factor that could shape present-day career paths for young women. Taken together, these results bring forth the need for stakeholders in the educational system (teachers, counselors, principals) to provide career and professional development opportu-nities periodically to enable female students to make informed career decisions. Finally, given the huge influence of media in shaping future aspirations, there is a dire need for the media to portray women in traditionally male-dominated careers.
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Adehi, Mary U., and Bilkisu Maijamaa. "COVID-19, LEARNING & DIVIDENDS." African Journal of Education and Practice 6, no. 5 (September 22, 2020): 79. http://dx.doi.org/10.47604/ajep.1137.
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The era of coronavirus pandemic (November 2019 to June 2020) has been a traumatic period for all countries around the globe. It was a very sober period because the virus is a novel one, and mortality and infection rates were on very rapid increase while scientists battled with treatment measures as well as vaccine discoveries to quell the pandemonium. The home front and life style in general changed, while the big question is, was there a benefit? People generally embraced virtual meetings to be able to interact and move on with life. The 16 Plus school in Lagos Nigeria was not left out of these meetings, as such, during one of such virtual meetings for the end of semester assembly, 30th May, 2020, we presented this paper to 65 members of staff, 10 parents and 25 graduating students (age 16 and above) with an objective to identify some benefits of the pandemic period. Some methods that were adopted to extract information for this paper include google search of periodicals. It is really nice to note that despite all odds, ‘lemonades were made from lemons’ in covid-19 era.
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N, Oyibo. "Biodegradation of Total Petroleum Hydrocarbon by Molecularly Identified Bacteria Isolated From an Oilfield Wastewater in Nigeria." Open Access Journal of Microbiology & Biotechnology 5, no. 2 (2020): 1–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.23880/oajmb-16000164.
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Biodegradation of petroleum hydrocarbon is a complex process that depends on the nature and on the amount of the hydrocarbon present. Many microbial organisms have been shown to possess the capacity to biodegrade various components of hydrocarbon. Hence this study was aimed at assessing the potential of bacterial species isolated from oilfield wastewater to biodegrade total petroleum hydrocarbon in crude oil. Oilfield wastewater was collected from an onshore oil production platform. Standard procedures were observed during collection and microbiological analysis of wastewater samples. Bacteria isolated were identified using conventional and molecular methods. The biodegradation set up was done using six conical flasks containing basal medium of mineral salt broth and crude oil as the source of energy for growth. Bacteria isolated were identified as Acinetobacter species, Enterobacter hormaechei, Myroides odaratimimus and Lysinibacillus species. Flasks of experimental set ups were inoculated with 1ml of individual isolate and mixed culture except the control. The biodegradation of TPH were periodically monitored for 35 days using Gas Chromatography (GC). Total viable counts (CFU/ML) obtained during the experiment ranged from 0-1.8×105, 1.65×105 - 3.2×106, 1.90×106 -1.28×107, 1.52×106 – 8.9×106, 1.13×106 – 1.48×107, 3.4×106 – 2.19×107 in control, Acinetobacter species, Enterobacter hormaechei, Myroides odaratimimus, Lysinibacillus species and the mixed culture treatment options respectively. The initial concentration of TPH at day 1 was 3241.47mg/l. At the end of the experiment (day 35), control, Acinetobacter species, Enterobacter hormaechei, Myroides odaratimimus, Lysinibacillus speccies and the mixed culture treatment options recorded final concentration of 2823.33, 363.72, 383.44, 284.55, 472.70 and 212.21mg/l respectively. Highest percentage removal of 93.5% was observed in the mixed culture while the least of 12.9% was observed in the control; individual species showed significant reduction in TPH with different capability. Results showed that bacteria isolated from oilfield wastewater have the ability to degrade total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH) and can be used in the clean-up of crude oil contaminated area.
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Schatzkin, Eric, Kayode Afolabi, Olanike Adedeji, Eugene Kongnyuy, Jennifer Shen, and Jenny Liu. "Lessons learned from a public sector community-based distribution program for scaling up DMPA-SC contraceptive services in Nigeria." Gates Open Research 3 (June 26, 2019): 1500. http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/gatesopenres.13010.1.
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Background: From August 2016 to December 2017, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Nigeria, through three implementing partners, scaled up the public sector delivery of subcutaneous depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA-SC, brand name Sayana Press) across 10 states. The public sector program featured a proactive community-based distribution (CBD) model, led by community health extension workers (CHEWs) and supported by community health volunteers (CHVs). Methods: We conducted monitoring and evaluation (M&E) alongside program implementation to understand the program’s reach, particularly in terms of clients served, and their proportions of new users of modern contraception and younger women. Key performance indicators (KPIs) were calculated from end-user data digitized from client registers. To evaluate performance trends over time and understand geographic variation, we analyzed quarterly data in Excel and Stata 15, and complemented these analyses with data from interviews conducted periodically with program staff and performance documentation submitted by implementing partners. Results: The program reached 144,505 clients, of whom 88% (n=127,315) were women. Among women reached, 92% (n=116,614) chose DMPA-SC. The program reached a high percentage of new users of modern contraception: 80% (n=93,075) of DMPA-SC clients were new users, as were 80% (n=111,350) of overall clients. However, only 26% (n=36,313) of clients were under 25. From performance reports and interviews with program staff, many involved credited the CBD model with reaching a client base largely comprised of new users of modern contraception. Conclusions: Our analysis of the Nigeria public sector DMPA-SC program suggests that the combination of DMPA-SC and proactive CBD may accelerate contraceptive uptake and reduce unmet need in Nigeria. While some strategies for increasing the cost-efficiency of the CBD emerged, future research on this delivery model should focus on key concerns about the modality’s sustainability.
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Oladeji, S. O. "Evaluation of physicochemical parameters in wastewater from Muhammad Ayuba dam in Kazaure, Jigawa state, Nigeria." Archives of Agriculture and Environmental Science 5, no. 4 (December 25, 2020): 482–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.26832/24566632.2020.050408.
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Evaluation of physicochemical parameters namely alkalinity, biological oxygen demand (BOD), chemical oxygen demand (COD), conductivity, dissolved oxygen (DO), hardness, pH and total dissolved solids (TDS) in the wastewater samples collected from Muhammad Ayuba dam in Kazaure, Nigeria. The study was conducted during harmattan season for a period of three months from November, 2019 – January, 2020. All the parameters were analysed using conventional methods. The results showed their concentrations were in the range of 1.00 – 1.50 mg/L for alkalinity, 3.00 – 3.45 mg/L for BOD, 12.45 – 24.00 mg/L for COD, 745 – 1200 µS/cm for conductivity, 5.50 – 6.30 mg/L for DO, 1.82 – 2.45 mg/L for hardness, 7.20 – 7.90 for pH and 410 – 440 mg/L for TDS. The concentrations of these parameters in the wastewater were observed less than World Health Organization (WHO) tolerance limits with exception of electrical conductivity that was above 1000 µS/cm after four weeks of investigation. This study revealed gradual build-up of various ions in the dam water due to the mixing of contaminated wastewater from the adjacent community. Therefore, the periodical monitoring of different physicochemical parameters of the dam water should put in place as to evaluate their environmental impacts and possible potential risks.
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Adepoju, Abimbola O., Scholastica Ewolor, and Oluwakemi A. Obayelu. "Welfare Implications of Domestic Land Grabs Among Rural Households in Delta State, Nigeria." Rural Sustainability Research 39, no. 334 (August 1, 2018): 19–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/plua-2018-0003.
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Abstract Rural households are displaced from their lands without any plan in place to resettle or compensate them, for a promise of improvement in their living standards. This has not only resulted in a decline in the living standard of the rural populace, in terms of loss of land and livelihoods, the poor are also further marginalized and impoverished. This study examines the welfare implication of domestic land grabs among rural households in Delta State, Nigeria, employing primary data obtained from one hundred and seventy-three representative farming households. Descriptive analysis revealed that majority were low-income earners and engaged in farming as their major occupation. Econometric analysis revealed land size, secondary education, community leaders’ influence, compensation and the use to which the grabbed land was put into as some of the significant factors influencing domestic land grabs in the study area. Further, the size of land grabbed, no compensation for the use of land and low farm output were found to have negative effects on the welfare of the farmers. Thus, the need to intensify efforts to ensure that the rural populace is not being unreasonably dispossessed of its lands, becomes imperative. The need for commensurate compensation of rural households whose lands were grabbed and periodical checks on community leaders who positively influence domestic land acquisitions arbitrarily also becomes pertinent for improvement in the welfare of the farmers. This is especially so, if these small-scale farmers are to be significant drivers of global food security.
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Awotokun Ph.D, Kunle. "The Emerging Pattern of Metropolitan Governance of Lagos, Its Neighbors and Environmental Sustainability in the 21st Century Nigeria." Sustainability in Environment 5, no. 4 (October 18, 2020): p1. http://dx.doi.org/10.22158/se.v5n4p1.
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The paper examines the emerging pattern of governance in metropolitan Lagos and its neighboring settlements taking cognizance of environmental sustainability in the 21st Century with its attendant challenges. The work specifically highlights the metropolitan status of Lagos as a megacity and the issue of having to cope with its incessant population growth vis-à-vis the paucity of basic amenities needed to shove off such a highly vulnerable and competitive milieu.The work employs secondary data to elicit necessary information for its analysis and findings. Such data includes (but not limited to) textbooks, journals newspapers, magazines, periodicals, World Bank and UN-Habitat reports, etc.The findings are that governmental and non-governmental actors are involved in the metropolitan governance of Lagos and its neighbor howbeit in a perfunctory manner. Ogun State government is ostensibly proactive along provision of housing that can add value to the environment but these housing estates are deficient in basic infrastructure such as constant water supply, sewage, refuse pack, security, etc.The paper recommends a synergy among the federal government, Lagos and Ogun States as a means of ameliorating the sufferings of the people living in the area in question, as the population of the area may leap to thirty (30) million in 2025 according to population analysts. Hence, governmental and non-governmental interventions become expedient.
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Uchechukwu, E. Ezeoke, I. Omotowo Babatunde, and C. Ndu Anne. "Investigating Knowledge, Attitude and Health Care Waste Management by Health Workers in a Nigerian Tertiary Health Institution." Global Journal of Health Science 9, no. 4 (March 7, 2017): 222. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/gjhs.v9n4p222.
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INTRODUCTION: Inadequate knowledge and practice of health care waste management by health workers may have serious health consequences and a significant impact on the environment.OBJECTIVE: The purpose of the study was to ascertain the knowledge, attitude and practice of hospital waste management among health workers in Enugu.METHODS: A cross sectional descriptive survey was carried out among 115 health workers at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Enugu. Data were collected using self-administered questionnaire, and was analysed using SPSS version 21. Statistical significance of association between variables was assessed using Chi-square test at p<0.05. Ethical clearance was obtained from the Research Ethics Committee of UNTHRESULTS: All 115 respondents returned the completed questionnaires. Sixty (52.2%) were females and fifty five (47.8%) were males. The mean age of respondents was 31.7 ±11.8 years. Ninety three (80.9%) had heard of hospital waste management, 95 (83%) were aware that hospital waste is classified into hazardous and non-hazardous waste. Ninety nine (86.1%) were aware of waste segregation, only 25(21.7%) dispose medical waste in specified color coded container always. Majority 90 (78.3%) use latex gloves when handling waste.CONCLUSION: Most of the respondents knew what health care waste management means (HCWM), but very few practiced appropriate health care waste management. Health education and training is recommended for the health care workers periodically and regularly.
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Oseni, Yejide O., and Margaret O. Afolabi. "Development and Evaluation of Health Promotion Training Program for Community Pharmacists in Oyo State, Nigeria." Pedagogy in Health Promotion 6, no. 4 (May 25, 2020): 296–304. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2373379920918614.
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Background. Community pharmacists have considered training in health promotion services to improve their practice, but no published study in Nigeria has provided such training to improve practice change. Objectives. The study aims to develop and evaluate the appropriateness and applicability of health promotion training provided for community pharmacists after identifying the gaps in the provision of health promotion services in community pharmacies in Oyo State, Nigeria. Materials and Methods. A 2-day training was developed, conducted, and evaluated on a 5-point Likert-type scale, semistructured questionnaire administered to randomly sampled 80 respondents. It rated participants’ opinions on the training content, resource persons, and perceived sufficiency of the training. Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS Version 21 with descriptive statistics while open-ended responses were analyzed thematically. Results. Response rate was 72.5%. Total mean score of participants’ opinions on the training program was 45.67 ± 5.802 (range of 10–50; midpoint 30). An average score ranged from 3.97 to 4.61 out of the total score of 5 was obtained for good presentation abilities of the resource persons. Respondents (93.1%) strongly agreed and agreed that the training was sufficient to deliver the health promotion services (4.36 ± 0.765). They suggested the need to organize the training periodically (15.5%), training to cover other areas like use of diagnostic test kit and immunization (13.8%) and allowance of more time for interaction and sharing of experiences by participants (10.3%). Conclusion. The training was adequate for use by community pharmacists and fit for the purpose it was designed for.
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Falola, Victor Oluwole, and Segun Bode Jolayemi. "Impact of Multimedia Technology on the Teaching and Learning of Oral English in Osun State Secondary Schools, Nigeria." African Journal of Inter/Multidisciplinary Studies 2, no. 1 (July 21, 2020): 37–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.51415/ajims.v2i1.837.
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The paper sets to examine the impact of multimedia technology in the teaching and learning of oral English in secondary schools in Osun State. The researchers’ main objectives are to determine the availability of multimedia technology in secondary schools and also find out the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills possessed by oral English teachers. Further, the study explores strategies to improve on the usability of multimedia technology in secondary schools. Data were collected through questionnaires distributed among 80 teachers in Osun State central senatorial district. The results and discussions of findings are presented based on the demographic information of the respondents as well as their views towards the utilisation of ICT. Recommendations are made to the language planners, government, and the relevant agencies in the education sector as it was observed that challenges in pronunciation were not limited to students alone; it also affected teachers. This study further suggests that refresher courses be organised periodically for oral English language teachers and particularly, that the teaching of oral English should start at a primary school level.
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Falola, Victor Oluwole, and Segun Bode Jolayemi. "Impact of Multimedia Technology on the Teaching and Learning of Oral English in Osun State Secondary Schools, Nigeria." African Journal of Inter/Multidisciplinary Studies 2, no. 1 (July 21, 2020): 37–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.51415/ajims.v2i1.837.
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The paper sets to examine the impact of multimedia technology in the teaching and learning of oral English in secondary schools in Osun State. The researchers’ main objectives are to determine the availability of multimedia technology in secondary schools and also find out the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills possessed by oral English teachers. Further, the study explores strategies to improve on the usability of multimedia technology in secondary schools. Data were collected through questionnaires distributed among 80 teachers in Osun State central senatorial district. The results and discussions of findings are presented based on the demographic information of the respondents as well as their views towards the utilisation of ICT. Recommendations are made to the language planners, government, and the relevant agencies in the education sector as it was observed that challenges in pronunciation were not limited to students alone; it also affected teachers. This study further suggests that refresher courses be organised periodically for oral English language teachers and particularly, that the teaching of oral English should start at a primary school level.
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Kapoor, A., L. Li, J. Victoria, B. Oderinde, C. Mason, P. Pandey, S. Z. Zaidi, and E. Delwart. "Multiple novel astrovirus species in human stool." Journal of General Virology 90, no. 12 (December 1, 2009): 2965–72. http://dx.doi.org/10.1099/vir.0.014449-0.
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Diarrhoea remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in developing countries where numerous cases remain without identified aetiology. Astroviruses are a recently identified cause of animal gastroenteritis which currently includes two species suspected of causing human diarrhoea. Using pan-astrovirus RT-PCR, we analysed human stool samples from different continents for astrovirus-related RNA sequences. We identified variants of the two known human astrovirus species plus, based on genetic distance criteria, three novel astrovirus species all distantly related to mink and ovine astroviruses, which we provisionally named HMOAstV species A–C. The complete genome of species A displayed all the conserved characteristics of mammalian astroviruses. Each of the now three groups of astroviruses found in human stool (HAstV, AstV-MLB and HMOAstV) were more closely related to animal astroviruses than to each other, indicating that human astroviruses may periodically emerge from zoonotic transmissions. Based on the pathogenic impact of their closest phylogenetic relatives in animals, further investigations of the role of HMOAstV, so far detected in Nigeria, Nepal and Pakistan, in human gastroenteritis are warranted.
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AJ, Omotoso, Chinenye Nwosu, Ekpe EL, Ekpe SL, Kingsley A, and Usene O. "Association between Blood Pressure, Body Mass Index (Bmi) and Age amongst Women in a Community in Cross River State of Nigeria." International Journal Of Medical Science And Clinical Invention 5, no. 3 (March 19, 2018): 3630–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.18535/ijmsci/v5i3.14.
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BACKGROUND: High body mass index (obesity) is a great health threat to aging individuals which results in increased blood pressure.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: The Study was carried out in four different communities namely: Ikom, Akamkpa, Calabar South and Calabar Municipal of Cross River State, Nigeria. It was carried out amongst 130 women who voluntarily gave their consent during a cervical screening done in their various locations during the period of December 2016 to January 2017 in Cross River State, Nigeria. Blood pressure was measured using a standard mercury sphygmomanometer to obtain both the diastolic and systolic blood pressure of the various individuals. The height and weight were obtained using a weighing balance and a stadiometer respectively to get the weight and height. It was summarized age group wise and cut off points gotten from the individuals and reviewed using the WHO classification of body mass index classification. Data obtained were presented using frequencies and percentages.
RESULTS: Underweight individuals (8)had a total percentage of 6.15%.A total of 46(35.40%) of the individuals were of normal weight..46 and 30 of the individuals had a percentage of 35.40% and 23.08%respectively(overweight and obese).A maximum number of the individuals were normal(were neither prehypertensive nor hypertensive). 49 and 19 individuals were prehypertensive in systolic and diastolic blood pressure respectively and 7 and 16 were hypertensive in systolic and diastolic blood pressure respectively.
CONCLUSION: A high body mass index and hypertension correlate with advancing age. and can be prevented by living an acceptable lifestyle devoid of it Triggers like alcohol, smoking ,reduced salt intake etc and having a regular routine check-up done periodically.
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Madu, Uchechukwu E. "Traditional Segregation: Encoded Language as Powerful Tool. Insights from Okǝti Ụmụakpo-Lejja Ọmaba chant." Journal of Language and Cultural Education 8, no. 3 (December 1, 2020): 127–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/jolace-2020-0025.
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Abstract Language becomes a tool for power and segregation when it functions as a social divider among individuals. Language creates a division between the educated and uneducated, an indigene and non-indigene of a place; an initiate and uninitiated member of a sect. Focusing on the opposition between expressions and their meanings, this study examines Ụmụakpo-Lejja Okǝti Ọmaba chant, which is a heroic and masculine performance that takes place in the Okǝti (masking enclosure of the deity) of Umuakpo village square in Lejja town of Enugu State, Nigeria. The mystified language promotes discrimination among initiates, non-initiates, and women. Ọmaba is a popular fertility Deity among the Nsukka-Igbo extraction and Egara Ọmaba (Ọmaba chant) generally applies to the various chants performed to honour the deity during its periodical stay on earth. Using Schleiermacher’s Literary Hermeneutics Approach of the methodical practice of interpretation, the metaphorical language of the performance is interpreted to reveal the thoughts and the ideology behind the performance in totality. Among the Findings is that the textual language of Ụmụakpo-Lejja Okǝti Ọmaba chant is almost impossible without authorial and member’s interpretation and therefore, they are capable of initiating discriminatory perception of a non-initiate as a weakling or a woman.
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Uchegbulam, O., and F. C. Ugbe. "Integrating Geophysical, Geochemical and Geotechnical Characteristics to Assess Soil and Groundwater Resources in Ovade, South-South Nigeria." Journal of Scientific Research 13, no. 2 (May 1, 2021): 395–405. http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jsr.v13i2.49626.
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Integrated methods were employed to assess soil and groundwater resources in an oil and gas producing area. Earth resistivity meter was used for the electrical imaging of the subsurface. Physico-chemical, geochemical and geotechnical parameters of soil and groundwater samples were determined. The results of the resistivity data revealed that a high resistive plume with resistivity > 2,000 Ohm-m has penetrated the soil beyond 20 m beneath the surface in some parts. The water samples show mild acidity with pH values in the range 4.3-5.5. Total dissolved solids (TDS) is low 26.55- 38.05 mg/L and conductivity ranges from 55.38-65.60 µS/cm. Iron content in water is fairly high (0.878-0.994 mg/L). Groundwater samples analysis using ultra violet (UV) detector and gas chromatography (GC) show that total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH) is very low (< 0.01 mg/L and <0.031mg/L) respectively. It can be attributed to the sealing of the confined aquifer by impermeable clay in the case of the groundwater. The average permeability of the soil is 8.098 ´ 10-3cm/s indicating good drainage. The results have shown that shallow boreholes are prone to pollution. Groundwater of the area needs treatment before it can be consumed and integrated methods of investigation should be carried out periodically.
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AWOSUSI, Omowumi Omojola, Lateef Damilare OLUSESI, and Samuel Shaji ZAKARIYA. "WORK-LIFE BALANCE AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AMONG STAFF OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN, NIGERIA." LASU Journal of Employment Relations & Human Resource Management 2, no. 1 (December 1, 2020): 1–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.36108/ljerhrm/0202.02.0110.
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The study investigated the relationship between Work-life Balance (WLB) and Emotional Intelligence among staff of the University of Ilorin, a conventional public institution in Nigeria. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design. The study population was all staff of the University of Ilorin which was put at 6,000. Using Taro Yamane (1967) formula, a sample size of 375 was selected. The actual participants were picked through stratified and simple random sampling techniques. The research instrument was a structured questionnaire developed from the combination of Hayman (2005)’s WLB Scale and Daniel Goleman (1997)’s EI Dimensions made of 30 items. Three hypotheses were formulated. Two of them were tested with Pearson rho Correlation and the third with Linear Regression Analysis. It was found (i) that work-life balance was significantly related to emotional intelligence [r (373) = 0.483, p<0.01]. (2) that work-life balance is significantly correlated with Self-regulation [r (373) = 0.908, p<0.01] and (3) that Work-Life Balance had a significant influence on Self Awareness. The value of R square shows that 35.9% of the variation in the dependent variable (self-awareness) is explained by the independent variable (work-life balance). The model is highly significant at (F=103.692, p=.000) which shows that it can be used to predict the outcome variable. The value of coefficient (β = 0.599) is significant and positive, showing that work-life balance leads to increase in self-awareness. From the findings and conclusions of the study, it is recommended that for the degree of employees’ emotional intelligence to improve tremendously, organisations must enact adequate Work-Life Balance policies to reduce strains and pressures of workers. Employers should organise periodical capacity building for staff to develop their emotional intelligence; and organisations must ensure that staff take advantage of their (the establishments) life-enriching welfare policies such as opportunities for leave and sponsored holidays.
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E. D., Oruonye, Dimas Anikemuah, and Ahmed Y. M. "Challenges of Emergency Management in Nigeria: A Case Study of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) (FEMA)." International Journal of World Policy and Development Studies, no. 73 (July 11, 2021): 35–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.32861/ijwpds.73.35.44.
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The study examined the challenges of emergency management and response in Nigeria; a case study of FCT Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), FCT Nigeria. The study assesses the nature and trend of disasters and emergency situations prevalent in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the effectiveness of FEMA’s response to emergency situations in the FCT, and highlights the challenges of the Federal Environmental Management Agency of FCT. Both primary and secondary methods of data collection were used. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data. The findings of the study revealed that road crashes and flooding are the highest emergency situations recorded in the area. The trend shows that in 2014, 40 emergency situations were recorded, 26 in 2016, and 49 the highest in 2019. In terms of the effectiveness of FEMA’s response to emergencies, the study findings revealed that from 2014 to 2019, 215 emergency situations were recorded, 740 lives were saved as a result of FEMA’s response time of 3 to 15 minutes. The study also revealed that FCT FEMA synergies with other emergency stakeholders in emergency management and response. Training of staffs was periodically carried out to improve productivity and level of alertness of the staff. Some of the humanitarian services of FCT FEMA include the distribution of relief materials and school enrolment for internally displaced persons (IDPs). These notwithstanding, the activities of the agency have been constrained by inadequate funding, poor logistics, wrong address from callers, lack of proper maintenance of infrastructure and equipment, improper vulnerability assessment, and inadequate and ineffective legal and regulatory framework. Based on the findings, the study recommends adequate funding, use of other means of transportation, public enlightenment, and increase synergies among emergency management stakeholders.
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Fatile, Jacob Olufemi, Ogunlela Yemisi, Akindele Iyiola Tomilayo, and Oluwole K. Sanni. "Improving public agency performance using balanced scorecard in Lagos internal revenue service (LIRS)." Journal of Research in Emerging Markets 1, no. 3 (September 18, 2019): 67–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.30585/jrems.v1i3.347.
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Improving public agency performance vis-à-vis productivity is the greatest challenge facing the public sector. The main objective of this study is to determine the effectiveness of performance measurement using balanced scorecard (BSC) in Lagos Internal Revenue Service (LIRS). Primary and secondary data were utilized for the study. The primary data collected was analyzed using both descriptive statistics while the stated hypotheses were tested using regression analysis. The study adopts the theory of change (ToC) postulated by Weiss as a theoretical basis. The findings of the study reveal that using the balanced scorecard to measure performance periodically with stakeholders' reflection in LIRS has increased significantly the annual revenue generation in Lagos State. The study recommends among others that more attention should be paid to the provision of adequate incentives as well as training and development on contemporary issues in tax management for tax officers to promote their efficiency and effectiveness in developing economies including Nigeria. Furthermore, since citizens' expectation on societal general development and demand varies across divisions and localities Lagos state. Lagos state government should, therefore, accommodate the aspirations of the various groups to engender sustainable tax compliance by citizens.
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Adejuyigbe, Omolade. "Evolution of Inter-Community Boundaries in Africa." Cahiers de géographie du Québec 18, no. 43 (April 12, 2005): 83–105. http://dx.doi.org/10.7202/021177ar.
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Amodel of the evolution of inter-community boundaries in Africa is presented. It is assumed that adjacent communities have different cores from which they progressively explore and interact in the frontier between them. The boundary is not fixed before there is effective occupation of the frontier and its evolution can be visualized in different stages : (i) expansion stage when the communities spread out from their different core areas ; (ii) contact stage when explorers and migrants come against physical or human hinderances to their expansion ; (iii) stabilization stage when each side lays exclusive claim to parts of the frontier from which it seeks to exclude the other. Attempt to exclude others may lead to conflicts on rights to sections of the frontier ; (iv) allocation stage when adjacent members of different communities resolve disputes arising from stabilisation and agree on the boundary between them; (v) delimitation stage when the entire length of the boundary between two communities is agreed upon and defined ; (vi) demarcation stage when the boundary is surveyed and marked ; (vii) administration stage during which the boundary is periodically supervised. Examples of real situations in Western Nigeria are used to illustrate each stage of the model.
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Nwankwo, E. "MetaPink Program: Simplifying the Breast Cancer Journey for Patients With Advanced Stage Breast Cancer in Nigeria." Journal of Global Oncology 4, Supplement 2 (October 1, 2018): 170s. http://dx.doi.org/10.1200/jgo.18.38600.
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Background and context: Breast cancer is the number one diagnosed cancer in Nigeria. 75% of these breast cancer diagnosis are at stage 3 and 4. This is due in part to lack of awareness of the signs and symptoms, inadequate screening and diagnostic facilities, insufficient policies and guidelines, and fear. Metastatic breast cancer patients do not have the time nor the strength to deal with the stress, delay, and confusion of trying to find adequate care. Run For a Cure Africa (RFCA) wishes to establish a program that helps navigate metastatic breast cancer patients in Lagos state, and surrounding states in Nigeria toward breast cancer care and resources. Aim: The MetaPink program empowers and educates patients with advanced stage breast cancer by providing them with timely and relevant information and resources on their disease and how they, the patient, can improve their quality of life and overall prognosis. Additionally, RFCA creates greater awareness of metastatic breast cancer in the community and the necessity for regular screenings. Strategy/Tactics: This project is being implemented by RFCA. RFCA is working work with the health care professionals (HCP) in the oncology and community health department at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) in addition to their organization mentors, The Rose Foundation in Houston, Texas. RFCA is also working with community associations, drama troupes, and groups to create sensitization in hard to access areas. Patients and participants of the MetaPink program have a support team, through the monthly support group, with whom they fellowship, ask advice, gain insight, and just off load any looming concerns. Program/Policy process: RFCA enrolls metastatic patients through our supported clinics, call ins, and our screening outreaches. Each patient enrolled in the program gets a starter pack. RFCA hosts monthly support groups and Q&A sessions anchored by medical professionals, RFCA also hosts community outreach events via the radio, market drama skits, and musical awareness presentations. Periodically we follow-up and communicate with MetaPink program participants via MetaPink WhatsApp, telephone, in-person meetings/visits, and support group meetings. Outcomes: The objective of the MetaPink program is to simplify the breast cancer journey for metastatic breast cancer patients in Nigeria and give them the emotional support and confidence to understand and navigate through their personal breast cancer journey. RFCA also creates larger community awareness of advanced stage breast cancer in a method that is culturally appealing and resonates with the environment. What was learned: As the program progresses, RFCA will learn how to effectively navigate patients in this resource-poor environment. This will contribute to their quality of life and improved breast cancer management in Nigeria. [Figure: see text]
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Grace Dolapo, Pelemo, O. Onanuga Ayotola, O. Ilori Olufemi, and Ugbala Chukwuemeka Peter. "Library Orientation and Information Literacy Skills as Correlates of Scholarly Research of Postgraduate Students of Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria." Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services 10, no. 1 (May 5, 2020): 40–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.51983/ijiss.2020.10.1.479.
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This study focused on library orientation, information literacy skills as correlate of scholarly research of postgraduate students at Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta. The university has ten colleges with various departments. A survey research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprised all 1,361 postgraduates in Diploma, Masters and Doctor of Philosophy from the ten (10) colleges in the institution. Out of the population, 900 postgraduates were randomly selected using purposive sampling technique, while data were collected using questionnaire. Findings of the study revealed that there is no library orientation programme for postgraduates at FUNAAB, while the only form of information literacy available to them is the use of computer course. It was also found that information literacy skills of postgraduate are still low given that majority of them either cannot access the library’s online catalogue or its electronic databases without assistance. The study therefore concluded that library orientation and information literacy skills are essential for postgraduate’s quality research output and recommends for inclusion of library orientation, information literacy and any other user education programmes into postgraduate curriculum. Also, seminars and workshops on the online catalogue and electronic databases for research should equally be periodically organised for postgraduate students.
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Olaseni, A. O. "Longitudinal Analysis of HIV Disclosure Intention: The Implication of Duration of Diagnosis Knowledge and CD4 Counts Among Asymptomatic Treatment-seeking People Living with HIV/AIDS." Open AIDS Journal 14, no. 1 (October 20, 2020): 84–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1874613602014010084.
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Introduction: The spate of non-disclosure among individuals diagnosed with Human-Immunodeficiency-Virus and Acquired-Immune-Deficiency-Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) has continually been a primary global concern, especially in developing countries. Meta-analysis findings in Nigeria reported poor disclosure rates of 12.5% - 39.5%, which were far below the average disclosure benchmark of 79.0% standard stipulated for developing nations by the World Health Organization. There is no consensus regarding the roles of CD4 counts in disclosure intention. In Nigeria, there is a paucity of literature providing detailed understanding of the predictors of disclosure intention by the duration of diagnosis knowledge and CD4 counts. Methods: This study, therefore, investigated the implication of duration of diagnosis knowledge and CD4 counts in the prediction of HIV disclosure intention among people seeking HIV treatment. Longitudinal survey research designs were adopted. 390 participants were purposively selected to respond to HIV Self-Disclosure Intention Index (α=0.92), while information on CD4 counts and Duration of Diagnosis Knowledge was obtained from the selected respondents’ case files periodically. Binomial logistic regression analysis was used to analyze data at 0.05. Respondents’ mean age was 39.5±10.5 years. Results: Findings revealed that the duration of diagnosis knowledge and CD4 counts interactively predicted the outcome of disclosure intention among treatment-seeking PLHIV. (χ2 = 12.78, df = 2, p < 0.001) and further showed that the likelihood of disclosing HIV positive status increases by 13% between Time 1 (OR = -0.49, p < 0.01; 95%CI = 01.14-12.74) and Time 2 (OR = -0.36, p < 0.05; 95%CI = 01.11-10.93). Increase in CD4 counts was also found to increase the likelihood of HIV self-disclosure by 15% between Time 1 (OR = - 0.84, p < 0.01; 95%CI = 01.09-03.06) and Time 2 (OR = - 0.99, p < 0.01; 95%CI = 00.29-03.06). Conclusion: It was concluded that the duration of diagnosis knowledge and CD4 counts have significant implications in determining the intention to disclose HIV positive status. The study limitations and recommendations were further discussed.
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Nyewusira, Vincent, and Kenneth Nweke. "Anti-Corruption Crusade in Nigeria: An Assessment of the Disposition of the National Assembly (1999-2013)." Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences 8, no. 4-1 (July 1, 2017): 195–204. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/mjss-2018-0090.
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Abstract Corruption has inadvertently been elevated to a state or national policy with all the symptoms of a hemorrhaging system. While any aggressive and purposeful anti-corruption crusade will always generate popular support and acclaim in Nigeria, it is sure to provoke anger, frustration and resistance among the political class with vested interest in the status quo. Periodically, the National Assembly, whose members largely belong to the latter group, is one of the institutions vested with the constitutional responsibility of preventing and exposing corruption, inefficiency and waste in the management of public funds within its legislative competence. This is specifically stipulated in section 88 (2) (b) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). The study adopts the institutional approach to interrogate the efforts, capacity and political will of the National Assembly to function as the watchdog of public funds via legislations, inquiries or investigations, oversights, appropriations and resolutions. Our treatise includes a general survey and analysis of the Acts passed by the National Assembly establishing anti-corruption agencies such as the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). We shall also do an exposition of some highprofile investigations conducted by the National Assembly over some federal government agencies pursuant to sections 88 and 89 of the constitution. Unfortunately, controversies and revelations arising from these exercises gravitated, in some cases, to narratives of sleaze in the National Assembly. It is also argued that the opaque and jumbo salaries and allowances associated with members of the National legislature significantly detract from any anti-corruption posturing of that institution. We conclude that mere sloganeering and platitudes on the powers of the National Assembly in combating corruption will yield little or no results until operators of the legislative arm of government at the national level understand and perform their critical role as the ‘soul and conscience of good governance’.