2651. EFFECT OF CONFLICT ON AGRICULTURAL OUTPUT: A STUDY OF THE FULANI-HERDSMEN AND TIV-FARMERS CRISIS IN GUMA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, BENUE STATE

ABSTRACT: This study is primarily concerned with examining the impact of conflict on agricultural productivity. Specifically, it aims to investigate the repercussions of the ongoing fulani-herdsmen and tiv-farmers crisis in the guma local government area of benue state. The scholarly investigation thoroughly examined relevant literature pertaining to the subject matter at hand, encompassing its impact and potential remedies. Additionally, the study undertakes a comprehensive...

2652. EFFECT OF COMMUNICATION EFFICIENCY ON WORKERS PERFORMANCE IN AN ORGANISATION

ABSTARCT: The present investigation was conducted to examine the impact of communication efficacy on the performance of employees within an organisational setting, with ANAMMCO serving as the focal point of analysis. In order to attain this outcome, a set of four pivotal research objectives were meticulously formulated. The survey design was implemented and the utilisation of simple random sampling techniques was employed in this study. The population size en...

2653. EFFECT OF COMPUTERISATION OF LIBRARY ON STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

ABSTRACT: The primary objective of this study revolves around investigating the impact of computerization of library facilities on the academic performance of students, with a specific focus on Starville International School in Abuja. The study employed a survey research design, utilising a convenient sampling method to select a total of one hundred and forty-seven participants consisting of students and teachers from Starville International School in Ab...

2654. EFFECT OF COMPUTER USAGE ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS

ABSTRACT: This study was intended to evaluate the effect of computer usage on academic performance of students. This study was guided by the following objectives; To examine the relationship between computer usage and academic achievement of secondary school students in Nigeria, To examine the effectiveness of computer usage in teaching and learning process in secondary schools in Nigeria, To identify the disadvantages of computer usage in secondary schools i...

2655. EFFECT OF COMPUTER ASSISTED INSTRUCTION (CAI) ON STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN GOVERNMENT

ABSTRACT: The purpose of this investigation was to scrutinise the impact of Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) on the scholastic accomplishments of students in the domain of governance. Specifically, the study focused on students enrolled in SSI and SS2 levels across five carefully chosen secondary educational institutions situated within the jurisdiction of Ojo Local Government Area in Lagos State. The primary objective of this study was to investigate the...

2656. EFFECT OF CITIZEN JOURNALISM ON NEWS OBJECTIVITY IN NIGERIA

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The mass media are seen as advances in science and technology in a culture, as well as catalysts for social and economic transformation in that society (Melkote, 1991). The mass media's actions are assumed to mobilize human and material resources toward a certain social and cultural life in this setting. Furthermore, according to UNESCO (1980), the mass media has the ability to transmit ideas and values that may be viewed as the m...

2657. EFFECT OF BARRENNESS AND IT’S IMPLICATIONS ON MARITAL PROBLEM AMONG WOMAN ATTENDING GYNECOLOGICAL CLINIC AT SPECIALIST HOSPITAL BAUCHI

ABSTRACT

This study was conducted to evaluate the impact of infertility and its ramifications on marital discord among women seeking medical care at the gynaecological clinic of a specialist hospital in Bauchi. The study employed the utilisation of survey design and implemented the application of simple random sampling techniques. The population size encompasses the cohort of female individuals seeking medical care at the esteemed gynaecological cli...

2658. EFFECT OF BUILDING MATERIAL COST ON HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT: The present investigation was conducted to examine the impact of building material expenses on the advancement of residential structures in Nigeria. The study encompassed both public and private contractors, with the active participation of esteemed civil engineers and quantity surveyors in the region of Imo State, serving as a representative case study. The primary objective of this study was to investigate the impact of building materials expendit...

2659. EFFECT OF BROKEN HOME ON CHILDREN

ABSTRACT: The present study examined the impact of disrupted family structures on children residing in Edo State. The research was conducted with the assistance of five research inquiries. The study employed an ex-post facto research design. The study sample consisted of 450 secondary school pupils who came from broken households within the designated study area. This study employed two distinct instruments. The initial instrument employed was the Broken...

2660. EFFECT OF CASUALISATION OF WORK ON EMPLOYEES’ JOB SATISFACTION IN THE NIGERIAN MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY

Background to the Study: The changing nature of work has taken a new dimension with the adoption of flexible work arrangements by many firms globally (ILO, 2004). Casualization in the Nigerian labour market is a subject of great concern. Increase casual employees are filling positions that are permanent in nature; in line with employee vulnerability in Nigeria is the high level of unemployment and accompanying poverty (Anugwon, 2007). The world economic meltd...

2661. EFFECT OF CLASS SIZE ON STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN SOCIAL STUDIES

ABSTRACT: The general focus of this study was to examine the effect of class size in academic performance of student in Social Studies using  Warri south local government of Delta State as case study. The survey research design was employed for the study. The target population for this study comprised of students of selected secondary schools in Warri South, in Delta State. Five(5) secondary schools  were purposively selected which form the pop...

2662. EFFECT OF BULLYING ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS (A CASE STUDY OF ABUJA MUNICIPAL AREA COUNCIL AMAC)

Background of Study: There are many reported cases of bullying among students in Nigeria secondary schools and other school levels. School administrators in their meetings with parents, for example at Parent – Teacher Association (PTA) meetings and other occasions report that bullying is on the increase and warn that parents should caution their children (Owuamanam and Makinwa, 2015).

Bullying among students of secondary school occur worl...

2663. EFFECT OF BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION ON THE ECONOMIC GROWTH OF NIGERIA

Background to the Study: A budget is a framework for revenue and expenditure outlays over a specified period usually one year (Olurankise 2012). The role of budget in an economy cannot be overemphasized Olomola (2009). It is an essential factor for economy in facilitating and realizing the vision of government in a given fiscal year. Olomola (2009) opined that the budget process has always been coming with unending faults. The most visible bottlenecks are ass...

2664. EFFECT OF CASHLESS POLICY ON THE NIGERIAN ECONOMY

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The recent evolution of technology for financial transactions poses interesting questions for policy makers and financial institutions regarding the suitability of current institutional arrangements and availability of instruments to guarantee financial stability, efficiency and effectiveness of monetary policy. Over the course of history, different forms of payment systems have been in existence. Initially, ‘trade by barter’ was common; h...

2665. EFFECT OF CAPITAL STRUCTURE ON THE PERFORMANCE OF NIGERIA MANUFACTURING FIRM (2008-2023)

ABSTRACT: Corporate managers often grapple with the challenge of determining the optimal blend of stock and debt in their capital structure to effectively enhance returns and maximise the value of their organisation. This study seeks to evaluate the impact of capital structure on the financial performance of industrial companies listed in Nigeria. The population for this study comprises all manufacturing firms listed on the Nigeria Stock Exchange. Howeve...

2666. EFFECT OF BANDITRY ON THE EDUCATION SYSTEM IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF KADUNA STATE)

Background Of The Study: Security issues are global issues that must be addressed in order to establish a conducive climate for socioeconomic progress. Insecurity not only endangers residents' lives and property, but also halts a country's overall growth (Ekene, 2015; Haruna, 2016). As a result, security and development are inextricably linked (Haruna, 2016; Nwanegbo and Odigbo, 2013; Chandler, 2007 as cited in Ewetan and Urhie, 2014). In most African...

2667. EFFECT OF BANDITRY ON RURAL-URBAN MIGRATION IN NIGERIA

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Migration is regarded as the movement of person(s) from one ecological region to another region, which might be on temporary or permanent origin [Adewale 2005]. A group of persons migrate based on the existing conditions and the motives for it differs from one person to another depending on the circumstances that brought about the decision to migrate. Migration is a selective process affecting individuals or families/households with c...

2668. EFFECT OF BANDITRY ON RURAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT: The study is focused on a critical investiagation of banditry on rural community development using funtua local Government in Kastina State as a case study.  Survey research design and convenience sampling method was employed for the study. Fifty (50) educated respondent who are residents of Funtua Local government in Kastina State were purporsively selected which forms the population for the study. Using questionnaire as an instrument, forty-s...

2669. EFFECT OF BAD ROAD TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF IMO STATE (CASE STUDY IMO STATE)

ABSTRACT: This study was carried out to examine the Effect of Bad Road to the Economic Development of Imo State, using Ministry of Works and Transport, Imo state as case study. Specifically, the study aimed at discovering the effect of bad road on infrastructure in Imo state; find out the effect of bad road on literacy rate in Imo state; and examine the effect of bad roads on the rate of employment in Imo state. The study employed the survey descrip...

2670. EFFECT OF BAD ROAD ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

ABSTRACT: This study was carried out to examine the Effect of Bad Road to the Economic Development of Imo State, using Ministry of Works and Transport, Imo state as case study. Specifically, the study aimed at discovering the effect of bad road on infrastructure in Imo state; find out the effect of bad road on literacy rate in Imo state; and examine the effect of bad roads on the rate of employment in Imo state. The study employed the survey de...

2671. EFFECT OF AVAILABILITY OF BUSINESS CREDIT ON SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED BUSINESSES

Abstract: A business whether small or big, simple or complex, private or public is created to provide competitive prices. Business in Nigeria, has been classified as small, medium and large. In both the developed and developing countries, the government is turning to small and medium scale industries, as a means of economic development and a veritable means of solving problems. It is also a seedbed of innovations, inventions and employment. Presently in Nigeria, SMEs ass...

2672. EFFECT OF AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINE ON THE PERFORMANCE OF NIGERIAN BANKS

Background of the Study: In today’s business world, globalization and international experience has become critically important. Banking industries can no longer get away with operating loosely connected groups of businesses that happen to be located around the world, but must strategically integrate their activities. Mitroff [1] stated that, only the banks, businesses, industries, and whole by societies that clearly understand the new rules of doing business in a w...

2673. EFFECT OF AUTOMATED CLEARING SYSTEM ON BANK PERFORMANCE IN BANKING

Abstract: To start with, the goal of every operation staff is to deliver quality service and in the process excite the customer.

Through information given it is obvious that automated clearing system in Nigeria has improved payment service. The purpose of clearing banks to make the process more manageable. Method used in this project work has been arranged and design in a meaningful way so that it will be obvious to anybody that come across this pro...

2674. EFFECT OF ADVERTISEMENT ON CONSUMER PURCHASE DECISION IN FOOD AND BEVERAGES INDUSTRY

ABSTRACT: This study was carried out to examine effect of advertisement on consumer purchase decision in food and beverages industry with special reference to Rite food. Specifically, the study  examine the justification for advertisement in an organization. The study also ascertain various form of advertisement strategies adopted by industry. Lastly, the study examine the impact of advertisement in purchasing decision of consumers. T...

2675. EFFECT OF ADVERTISEMENT ON CONSUMER BRAND PREFERENCE

ABSTRACT: This research work is designed to examine the impact of advertising on consumer brand preference with particular reference to Big Kitchen Nigeria, Port-Harcourt, Nigeria. For the purpose of clarity, this project has been divided into five chapters and the information was gathered through both primary and secondary sources. The introduction was done in chapter one where objective of the study, the statement of the problem, the hypothesis, scope and t...