3676. AN ANALYSIS OF THE CAUSES, EFFECTS AND SOLUTIONS OF BUILDING COLLAPSE IN LAGOS STATE

ABSTRACT: This study was carried out on the causes, effects and solutions of building collapse in Lagos State. Specifically, this study aimed at examining the causes of building collapse in Lagos State, identify the effects of building collapse in Lagos State, and identify the remedial measures or approaches to building collapse in Lagos State. The survey design was adopted and the simple random sampling techniques were employed in this study....

3677. AN ANALYSIS OF SCHOOL MANAGEMENT PROBLEMS AND STUDENTS' ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS

ABSTRACT: This study was carried out to examine the problems of school management and students' academic performance in secondary schools using 10 selected secondary schools in Calabar, Cross Rivers as case study. Specifically, the study was aimed at identifying school factors which affect students' academic performance in the study area, investigate the extent to which those factors affect secondary students’ academic performance in C...

3678. An Analysis of Reported Crime Cases in Nigeria

ABSTRACT: Crime is a public wrong. It is an act strongly disapproved by society. Crime includes murder, dacoities, fraud, rape, etc. Each society has its own perspective of defining crime. For commission of crime, there should be a criminal intention and a criminal act. No individual is a born criminal; the criminal intention and behaviour of an individual are a result of various social, economic, biological and psychological causes. This study was conducted...

3679. AN ANALYSIS OF NEWSPAPERS IN THE COVERAGE OF KIDNAPPING IN THE SOUTH WEST NIGERIA: A COMPARATIVE REVIEW OF PUNCH AND GUARDIAN NEWSPAPERS

ABSTRACT: The rate at which innocent lives have been muddied in Nigeria by the problem of kidnapping and abduction is concerning, since the impact of kidnapping is becoming severe in Nigerians to the point that everyone is sleeping with one eye open. This scenario has frightened both domestic and foreign investors away from establishing in Nigeria, which has contributed to  unfathomable economic downturn. Hence, this study aimed at having a&nbs...

3680. A CRITICAL EXAMINATION OF CONTEMPORARY OFFICE EQUIPMENT AND ITS INFLUENCE ON ORGANISATIONAL SUCCESS (A CASE STUDY OF NNPC ENUGU DEPOT)

ABSTRACT: This study focused on “modern office equipments and its impact on the success of an organization (a case study o f NNPC Enugu) to achieve this purpose some research questions were raised and a review of related literature was made. The survey research design was adopted in this study. The population of the study includes workers, and management of NNPC Enugu depot. A sample of 150 respondents and random sampling technique was used in selecting the wo...

3681. A STUDY ON THE UTILISATION OF LIBRARY SOFTWARE IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES WITHIN THE NIGERIAN CONTEXT

ABSTRACT: This study used a survey design to examine libraries software usage in academic libraries using selected universities in Adamawa State as case study. The study was guided by four (4) research questions. The population included all librarians of selected university Yola, Adamawa State; while the sample used for the study included 60 university librarians cutting across the five selected universities in the study area. An instrument cal...

3682. A STUDY ON CHALLENGING PEDAGOGICAL CONCEPTS IN FUNDAMENTAL SCIENTIFIC SUBJECTS AMONG JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Background of the study: According to a number of sources, the ideals of science and technology in relation to national development are ingrained in the minds of leaders from African and third world countries (Logan, & Skamp, 2021). Since as early as 1880, students in Nigeria's secondary schools have been exposed to the scientific method. In the beginning, it was taught as a general science, but later, it was broken down into its component parts of physics, chemistry,...

3683. AN ANALYSIS OF BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT ON THE SUCCESS AND GROWTH OF THE ORGANISATION

ABSTRACT: This study examined an analysis of business environment on the successful and growth of the organization with reference to auto auction mall, Lagos State. Specifically, the study aimed at investigating the environmental factors that affect business and organizational growth in Nigeria, the extent at which business environment determines the success and growth of organization, and the strategies to improve business environment in other...

3684. AN ANALYSIS OF CHILD LABOUR, CHILD TRAFFICKING AND GIRL CHILD MARRIAGE IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT: This study was carried out to examine child labour, child trafficking and girl child marriage in Nigeria using resident of Enugu urban as case study. Specifically, the study examined  the role of the media in the fight against child labour, trafficking and marriage in Nigeria. The study also  assess the public perception/ opinion on the war against the widespread of child- labour, trafficking and early marriage by the media. The study furt...

3685. AN ANALYSIS OF AMBIENT AIR POLLUTION AND PREGNANCY OUTCOMES: A REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE

Abstract: Over the last decade or so, a large number of studies have investigated the possible adverse effects of ambient air pollution on birth outcomes. We reviewed these studies, which were identified by a systematic search of the main scientific databases. Virtually all reviewed studies were population based, with information on exposure to air pollution derived from routine monitoring sources. Overall, there is evidence implicating air pollution in adver...

3686. A BACTERIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER IN THE HALLS OF RESIDENCE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF BENIN

INTRODUCTION: Water has an essential role in life and is inextricably intertwined with it; without water, there would be no life. Because of this, it is essential that water always get the appropriate amount of attention at all times. The provision of clean water for consumption is not a frivolous amenity but rather one of the most fundamental necessities of existence. As a result, the provision of potable water to all people has captured the interest of a gr...

3687. AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES AND ITS IMPACT ON THE NIGERIA ECONOMY

ABSTRACT: This thesis focuses on the contributions of the Agricultural Development Programmes of the government of Imo State towards economic growth and development in the State between 1999 and 2007. The study traces the genesis and stages of ADP from the old Eastern region of Nigeria up till the creation of Imo State in 1976 and the birth of Imo State Agricultural Development Corporation (ADC) in 1976. Efforts of diverse ADPs up till the eve of th...

3688. AGRICULTURAL BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION: STRATEGIES FOR INVOLVING RURAL FARMERS IN AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA

ABSTRACT: Akwa Ibom States is located in the rainforest belt of Nigeria known for preponderance of agricultural biodiversity. Agricultural biodiversity or agrobiodiversity is succinctly referred, is the diversity of agrogenetic resources used directly for food and agriculture; the diversity of species that support production and the diversity of species that support agroecosystem, as well as diversity agroecosystems themselves. It perfor...

3689. THE UTILISATION OF ADVERTISING AS A POTENT INSTRUMENT FOR FOSTERING BUSINESS EXPANSION : A CASE STUDY OF NIGERIAN BOTTLING COMPANY PLC

Abstract: The research focused on the utilisation of advertising as a potent instrument for fostering business expansion. Advertising is defined as the dissemination of information or persuasive messages through various media channels, with the intention of promoting ideas, products, or services. This communication is typically carried out by a sponsor who is clearly known. The primary objective of advertising is to generate product awareness and enhance bran...

3690. ADVERTISING: A HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PROMOTIONAL INSTRUMENT FOR MARKETING NOVEL PRODUCTS

ABSTRACT: Promotional mix variables differ in effectiveness in generating consumer interest and influencing purchase decision.  In this study, an attempt is made to evaluate the effectiveness of advertising, one of the promotional mix element used by NASCO group of companies, Jos. Current, NASCO household products are market leaders in most part of the country. This study reveals the extent to which advertising is considered a central in d...

3691. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF QUALITY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOLS

ABSTRACT: A conscious and deliberate gift to give to the child is to get the child educated and this is what every parent strive to give to their children. However, the school as a custodian of knowledge and a tool for public growth and development is faced with so many challenges but the overwhelming challenge is the administrative challenge it is daily faced with. An aspect of this administrative challenge is the administrative staff quality which is related to the eff...

3692. ADMINISTRATION IN PURCHASING OF HOSTEL BUSINESS

Abstract: In this study, our focus was on the administration in purchasing of hostel business, Hotel in Owerri. (Hotel C FPNO) as case study. The study is was specifically focused on finding out if Campus hotel is truly experiencing high percentage of student patronage; finding out what administration strategies Campus hotel is applying that attracts more student; finding out why Campus hotel is doing relatively well in creating awareness, determining the eff...

3693. ADHERENCE TO ETHICAL ADVERTISING BY TRADO-MEDICINE COMPANIES IN EBONYI STATE

ABSTRACT: This study was carried out to examine adherence to ethical advertising by trado-medicine companies in Ebonyi State. Specifically, the study aims to find out whether trado- medical companies make use of advertisement, examine whether trado- medicine companies adhere to the ethics of advertisement and investigate whether customers believe in the use of traditional medicines. The study employed the survey descriptive research design. A t...

3694. AN EXAMINATION OF ADAPTATION STRATEGIES EMPLOYED BY ARABLE CROP FARMERS IN RESPONSE TO CLIMATE VARIABILITY

ABSTRACT: This study examined the adaptation strategies of arable crop farmers to climate variability. The study used multistage sampling technique and primary data were collected from 360 food crop farmers (i.e. 180 respondents were randomly selected from each selected state from the savanna and the rainforest agro-ecological zones that dominates the region). The analytical techniques involved descriptive and inferential statistics. Results of the multinomial logit analysis...

3695. A SURVEY ON THE APPLICATION OF ACCOUNTING METHODS AS A TOOL FOR MANAGEMENT DECISION MAKING

ABSTRACT: This study was undertaken to examine management  of accounting methods as a tool for decision making in an organization adopted by Plastic Footwear Industry Limited, Port Harcourt. In order to actualize these objectives, structural questionnaires were drawn and administered; personal interview method was also in conforming items that contained in the questionnaire. The first chapter of the study gave a general introduction and backgro...

3696. AN ASSESSMENT OF THE APPLICATION OF ACCOUNTING INFORMATION AND CONCEPTS FOR ORGANIZATIONAL PLANNING AND DECISION MAKING

Abstract: Accounting is a body of knowledge which does not have a gingle definition, vicarious and several actions have come up with different definitions which reflects the period in the evolutionary  stages of accounting thoughts during which definitions were made.Thirty questionnaires were distributed to the employee who made up the  sample size got much co-operation from the respondents but it must be stressed that some staffs were either too busy due to the vol...

3697. THE IMPACT OF ACCOUNTING INFORMATION ON THE PERFORMANCE OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN NIGERIA CONTEMPORARY BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

ABSTRACT: The purpose of this research was to investigate the relationship between accounting information and the performance of financial institutions in the contemporary business landscape of Nigeria. The study focused on specific branches of First Bank located in Aba, Abia State, as a representative case study. In order to do this, four distinct study objectives were created. The study utilised a survey methodology and employed simple random sampling techn...

3698. ACCOUNTING INFORMATION AND ITS ROLE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF BUSINESS ORGANIZATION (A CASE STUDY OF FIRST BANK PLC)

ABSTRACT: This research project aims to investigate the significance of Accounting Information and its role in the management of a business organisation. During the course of this study, particular attention was given to the banking sector. To effectively illustrate this, the researcher selected First Bank Plc, Agbor Road Branch as a case study.

Chapter one of this study provides an overview of the background, statement of the problems, hypothesis,...

3699. ACCEPTANCE AND UTILISATION OF FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES AMONGST SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

ABSTRACT: Family planning is an important preventive measure against maternal and child morbidity and mortality. It is an essential component of primary health care and reproductive health. There is relatively high fertility rate in suburban and rural Nigeria despite the efforts of government and other non-governmental family planning services providers. This study sought to investigate the acceptance and utilisation of family planning services amongst s...

3700. ACADEMIC REPOSITORY EVALUATION AS A RESOURCE FOR EFFECTIVE STUDENT ACADEMIC WORK

ABSTRACT: Institutional repositories also known as digital libraries serve to provide services that support users in their tasks. This study investigates the usage of the digital resources and repository system in an academic institution of higher learning. The purpose of this research is to investigate the effects of the digital repositories as a resource for an effective students’ academic work using the “Kubanni” repository and stude...