3126. THE CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS OF POS BUSINESSES IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT: This study was carried out on the challenges and prospects of POS businesses in Nigeria using POS business owners in two selected Local Governments Areas in Anambra State as case study. To achieve this 3 research objectives were formulated.  The survey design was adopted and the simple random sampling techniques were employed in this study. The population size comprise of all the POS business operators in the study area. In determining the samp...

3127. AN EVALUATION OF THE CHALLENGES FACING MEDIA IN DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION IN NIGERIA

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The art of communication as we know it now has evolved over many generations. Humans have been working very hard for a very long time to improve on one of the most fundamental aspects of their existence, and this effort has resulted in the sophistication and complexity that characterised human communication in the modern world. The McBride commission has thus noted that, in reference to this evolution, "As the world has advanced the task of commu...

3128. EXAMINATION OF THE CHALLENGES FACING TRANSPORT SECTOR IN PROVIDING QUALITY SERVICE TO THE SOCIETY

ABSTRACT: This study was carried out on the challenges facing transport sector in providing quality service to the society using God is Good Motors, Lagos State as a case study. To achieve this, five significant research objectives were formulated.  The survey design was adopted and the simple random sampling techniques were employed in this study. The population size comprise of all the staff of God is Good Motors, Lagos State. In determining...

3129. AN EXAMINATION OF THE CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORMS IN NIGERIA

BACKGROUND OF STUDY: The system of local government administration practiced anywhere in the world, is dependent largely on the historical, geographical, sociological, political and economic life of the people. This is no less true of Nigeria with a long history of slavery and colonization as well as civilian and military administrations and these have to a large extent determined the system of local government administration in Nigeria up till today. We inte...

3130. THE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FACING EFFORTS TO REDUCE CHILD LABOR IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT: The research is concerned with Child Labour in Nigeria, Challenges and Prospects. The most important aspect of this study is to investigate to what extent labour among children affect their moral conducts and social relationship with others because no individual person leaves in isolation, the research also aims at determining the socio-economic effects of labour in order to bring them to the notice of the people and offer possible and valuable suggestions so a...

3131. AN EXAMINATION OF THE CHALLENGES AFFECTING PROCUREMENT PROCESSES IN PUBLIC ORGANIZATIONS IN NIGERIA

Background to the Study: Procurements processes entail various functions move far beyond traditional perception that procurement main role is acquiring works or services from outside sources for replenishing organization needs. Mlinga (2007), describe procurements as activity of assessing, buying of works, goods and service. Today, in many countries, public procurement has become an issue of public attention and debate, and has been subjected to reforms, rest...

3132. EXAMINATION OF THE ROLE OF CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA AS A CATALYST TO NATIONAL ECONOMIC POLICY AND DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA

Background of the Study: Economic policies are deliberate actions by the authority geared towards influencing total spending, output, income, cost of money, employment and other economic activities in an economy.  Economic development on the other hand is defined as a process whereby the real precipitate income of a country increases over a period of time.  Therefore, national economic policy and development is all about plans of action the central...

3133. AN INVESTIGATION OF THE CAUSES, EFFECTS AND CONTROL OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASES IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS: A CASE STUDY OF OREDO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE

BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: It is undoubtedly true that man as almost complete dominion over all things on earth, yet he has remained subjected to physical, biological and social environmental problems which he created. Man has largely conquered or is on the way to conquering communicable diseases but in the process of liquidating vectors of diseases. He runs risk of upsetting the circle of nature to the extent that he endangers food supply, pollutes the water he drinks and the...

3134. AN EMPIRICAL INVESTIGATION OF THE CAUSES OF EMPLOYEE CHANGE RESISTANCE

BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: Change is an inevitable phenomenon in any organization. This was aptly observed that all organization are in a state of flux whether or not they want to recognize it and manager it, resist it or ignore it. The manager that succeeds in managing his organization effectively is one that knows how to adopt and manage change in his organization. To survive dynamic competitive environment they must recognize the need for change. T...

3135. AN EMPIRICAL INVESTIGATION OF THE CAUSES OF UNEMPLOYMENT AMONG THE YOUTH

ABSTRACT: The youths are universally recognized as an important part of any society by both global and local programmes as well as institutions. For example the United Nations put aside every twelfth day of August of every year as an International Youth Day. In Uganda, National Youth Council which has a full secretariat from National level (Parliament) to village level, clearly spells out that youth be represented at all levels of decision making. In Manyanya...

3136. CAUSES OF THE REDUCTION IN THE ENROLLMENT OF BUSINESS EDUCATION

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Business education is a field of education which deal with business experiences for specialized occupational uses. Business education involves teaching students the fundamentals, theories, and process of business. As an arm of vocational education, its essential roles in the task of nation building is inestimable and well known to accountant, scientists, educationists and to people of all works of life. The realization of the essentia...

3137. CAUSES OF THE PREVALENCE OF TEENAGE PREGNANCY AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL FEMALE STUDENTS

ABSTRACT: The study examined the causes of the prevalence of teenage pregnancy among secondary school female students using selected secondary schools in Ijebu Ode as case study. Three research questions were formulated to guide the study. The sample size consisted of 119 teachers in the selected secondary schools in Ijebu Ode who were randomly selected. The statistical methods adopted were descriptive statistics. The major findings were;  lack of h...

3138. CAUSES OF ROAD ACCIDENT AMONG AUTOMOBILE ROAD USERS USING IJEBU-ODE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OGUN STATE

ABSTRACT: This study was undertaken to examine the perceived causes of road accident among automobile road users using Ijebu-Ode local Government Area of Ogun State as case study. The study employed survey research method. Data were gathered through primary and secondary source. A sample of one hundred and twenty(120) was drawn from the population and questionnaires were administered to them, out of the 120 questionnaires, 109 were returned, while 100 we...

3139. AN INVESTIGATION OF THE CAUSES OF OCCUPATIONAL CHANGE IN THE SECRETARIAL PROFESSION: A CASE STUDY OF THE INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY (IMT) ENUGU

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Secretary refers to a person who performs routines, administrative, or personal tasks for a superior. Those in secretary occupation perform duties such as typing, computer processing, and scheduling for an executive. Secretaries are often hardworking, important members of a business. Its administrative workings better than anyone else. Since the renaissance until the late 19th Century, men had assumed the title of secretary in the 188...

3140. EXAMINATION OF FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO SHORTHAND FAILURE AMONG STUDENTS PURSUING SECRETARIAL STUDIES

BACKGROUND OF STUDY: Prior to the emergence of industrial revolution, man’s choice of occupation was influential by such forces as heredity, culture and traditions. Then little consideration was giving to such factors as aptitude, interest and ability. Today, things have changed. One needs to choose an occupation, which will enable him to move forward for full development. This development was followed by the recognition of mechanical skill as being imp...

3141. CAUSES OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND ABUSE AGAINST WOMEN AND ITS EFFECTS ON FAMILY RELATIONSHIP IN FOUR SELECTED LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT: This study was carried out on the causes of domestic violence and abuse against women and its effects on family relationship in four selected Local Government in Taraba State, Nigeria. To achieve this 4 research questions were formulated.  The survey design was adopted and the simple random sampling techniques were employed in this study. The population size comprise of the entire married men and women in the study area. In determining the sample size, the rese...

3142. A STUDY ON THE AETIOLOGY AND MITIGATION OF RISKS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION ENVIRONMENT

Abstract: Occupational risks pose a significant risk to a dynamic labour force. Various occupational hazards, including but not limited to musculoskeletal disorders such as back discomfort, contact dermatitis, fractures in the shoulder and wrist, as well as cuts and burns, are among the prevalent health issues and injuries experienced by individuals in the workplace. Significant amounts of productive work time are forfeited by impacted personnel, and in more extreme inst...

3143. CAUSES AND PREVENTION OF DANGERS IN THE AREA OF FOOD PREPARATION

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

Occupational dangers pose a significant threat to an active workforce. Fricidences such as back discomfort, contact dermatitis, shoulder and wrist fractures, cuts, and burns are some of the occupational illnesses and injuries that workers experience. The afflicted employees lose valuable work hours, and in extreme circumstances, they may suffer lifelong impairment or die. People from all walks of life endure or have encountered some type of r...

3144. AN EXAMINATION OF THE CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF WATER POLLUTION IN SOCIETIES

ABSTRACT: This research studied and analyzed Water Pollution, the causes, the effects, the sources, types and control of Water Pollution in the societies. Water pollution occurred when pollutants were discharged directly or indirectly into water bodies without adequate treatment to remove harmful compounds, Water Pollution affected plant, and organisms living in this bodies of water. Water pollution was known to be caused by the following facto...

3145. AN EXAMINATION OF THE CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF TRUANCY ON PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN MATHEMATICS

ABSTRACT: This project work is essentially concerned with the investigation of the study of truancy among primary school pupils in Abeokuta North Local Government Area of Ogun State. A proper research was carried out on those causes that lead to truancy in primary schools. In carrying out the research, research questions are been set in order to direct the researcher in administration of questionnaires. There is also review of relevan...

3146. AN EXAMINATION OF THE CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF TEENAGE PREGNANCY IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS

ABSTRACT: The main aim and objectives of this research were to unravel the causes and effects of teenage pregnancy in secondary school students in some selected secondary schools in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State. The numbers of related literature were reviewed in order to know the way which peer group. Family background, environment, socio-economic status of parents, negative effects and socialization of mass media have been the major caus...

3147. EXAMINATION OF THE CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF SOFTWARE PIRACY IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT: The research on software piracy in Nigeria sought to investigate the underlying factors contributing to the prevalence of software piracy within the country. Its primary objectives encompassed analysing the impact of software piracy on Nigeria's economy, scrutinising the role of information and communication technology (ICT) in fostering the growth of software piracy, and exploring the intricate relationship between software piracy and the overall social well-be...

3148. AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF INCREASING MARITAL PROBLEMS IN KADUNA METROPOLIS

ABSTRACT: The present investigation was conducted with the primary objective of scrutinising the underlying factors and ramifications of marital discord, employing the urban area of Kaduna as a representative case study. The utilisation of the survey research design was employed in the course of this particular investigation. The researcher employed a structural questionnaire as the research instrument to gather pertinent data from 120 participants regarding...

3149. CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF MALNUTRITION IN CHILDREN IN OVIA NORTH EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE

ABSTRACT: The study investigated the causes and effects of malnutrition in children in Ovia North East Local Government Area, using mothers and health workers as population target. The sampling method was utilized in picking out the respondents. The questionnaire method was used. Questions such as: Is there knowledge of awareness of proper nutritional practices among mothers?, Is lack of nutrition education responsible for poor feeding? And Is starvation...

3150. CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF DROPOUT AMONG UNDERGRADUATES IN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF BAUCHI STATE UNIVERSITY

ABSTRACT: The present investigation was conducted with the primary objective of scrutinising the underlying factors and subsequent ramifications associated with the phenomenon of academic attrition within the Nigerian undergraduate population, with a specific focus on the region of Bauchi State. The survey design was implemented and the utilisation of simple random sampling techniques was employed in this study. The demographic composition encompasses individ...