1. A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF NIGERIAN FOREIGN POLICY UNDER MUHAMMADU BUHARI ADMINISTRATION IN 1983-1985 AND 2015-2018
Background of the study
Foreign policy is a necessary activity engaged in by each sovereign State in the international system because no State is an island unto itself, nor can any State be insulated from the actions of others whether favourable or adverse. Bilateral an... Read More
2. THE ANALYSIS OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT EFFORT TOWARDS CASSAVA PRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Cassava is one of the most important crops in Nigeria. It is the most widely cultivated crop in the Southern part of the country in terms of area devoted to it and number of farmers growing it. Indeed, it is growth by almost every househo... Read More
3. A CRITICAL INVESTIGATION OF AGRICULTURE AND ITS IMPACTS ON ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA
Background to the Study: Agriculture comes from the Latin words "ager," which means "field," and "cultura," which means "cultivation." This shows that crop cultivation was the oldest type of agriculture (Are, Igbokwe, Asadu, Bawa, 2010... Read More
4. ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 LOCKDOWN ON FOOD INSECURITY AMONG CITIZENS
ABSTRACT: The main focus of this study is to present an analysis of impact of covid-19 lockdown and increased hunger on the Citizen using Iyana-Paja in Alimosho Local government Area of Lagos as case study. The study adopted survey research design. Using convenie... Read More
5. ASSESSMENT OF GLOBAL FOOD INSECURITY AS A THREAT TO NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (A CASE STUDY OF NIGERIA 2016 TO 2021)
Background of the Study: For many centuries, the concept of food security was understood to mean the capability of a nation's farmers, ranchers, and fishermen to provide enough of the food they produce to meet the needs of their whole population (Alexandratos, 2017). The conc... Read More
6. ASSESSMENT of THE ECONOMIC PROBLEMS AFFECTING CASSAVA PRODUCTION IN ITU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
Background of the study: Cassava is one of the world's most important staple food crops, supplying a significant source of glucose to people who consume it. Since independence, Nigeria has enacted several development-oriented programmes, particularly in the agricultural... Read More
7. A STUDY ON THE CHALLENGES MILITATING YAM PRODUCTION IN EDO STATE
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Yams (Dioscorea species of the family Dioscoreaceae) are a significant crop for food, money, and cultural customs. West and Central Africa is the leading producing and consumption region for yams in the globe (Ayeni, Adetunji, & Oyeni... Read More
8. EXAMINING THE RELEVANCE DEVELOPMENT OF THE AQUACULTURE COMPENDIUM
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: The Aquaculture Compendium is an encyclopedic, multimedia tool that brings together a wide range of different types of science-based information to support sound decision-making in aquaculture and aquatic resource management worldwid... Read More
9. AN EVALUATION OF THE IMPLICATIONS OF FUEL SUBSIDY REMOVAL CRISIS IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT: This study evaluated the implications of fuel subsidy removal crisis in Nigeria. The study specifically examined the implication of fuel subsidy removal on unemployment in Nigeria, assessed the impact of fuel subsidy removal on inflatio... Read More
10. THE CONTRIBUTION OF BANKING SECTOR TO AGRICULTURAL GROWTH IN NIGERIA A CASE STUDY OF UNION BANK, ENUGU BRANCH
Background of the Study: Nigeria faces serious poverty challenges. Two out of every three Nigerians live below the poverty line of $1 per day in income. Poverty in Nigeria is concentrated in rural areas, which are home to more than 70 percent of the nation’s poor. Developme... Read More
11. THE ROLE OF AGRICULTURAL SECTOR ON ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The role of agricultural sector in an economy cannot be overemphasized. The forward and backward linkages to the rest of the domestic economy, to the international market and w... Read More
12. THE IMPACT OF HERDERS' BANDITRY ACTIVITIES ON THE SCARCITY OF FOOD IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background Of The Study: Food scarcity, with its dangers for survival and serious physical and psychological discomfort, has been part of human experi... Read More
13. THE IMPACT OF FINANCIAL POLICY ON NIGERIAN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY AND OUTPUT
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study: It is impossible to overstate the significance of agriculture in the process of bringing about economic growth and devel... Read More
14. THE IMPACT OF MICROFINANCE CREDIT ON AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background to the Study: In most developed countries, subsistence has been directly or indirectly linked to agriculture. According to the Food and Agr... Read More
15. THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION STRATEGIES ON FOOD CROP PRODUCTION EFFICIENCY IN SOUTHWESTERN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study: The process of producing food requires resources, which could be natural or man-made resources. Natural resources include all the materials and forces that are supplied by natu... Read More
16. THE ECONOMIC PROBLEMS OF CASSAVA PRODUCTION
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: This study is aimed at finding out the cost of economic cultivation of cassava in Itu Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. It is one of the world’s most important... Read More
17. AN EXAMINATION OF THE ECONOMIC PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH CASSAVA PRODUCTION
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background of the study: This study focuses on determining the economic cultivation costs of cassava in Itu Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. It is a crucial staple food crop globally, servin... Read More
18. THE IMPACT OF POPULATION GROWTH ON THE NIGERIAN ECONOMY
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background of the study: The consequences of population growth on the economic development of less developed countries are not the same because the condition prevailing in these countries are quite d... Read More
19. POOR ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE AND ITS IMPACT ON RURAL DEVELOPMENT
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background of the study: It is widely acknowledged that Nigerian roads are typically in a state of dilapidation, inadequately maintained, or completel... Read More
20. MACHINE LEARNING-BASED DECISION SUPPORT FOR DETECTING MAIZE PLANT DISEASE
1.1 Background to the study
Maize is a part of the vital crops in the globe following rice and wheat (IITA, 2005). The crop remains one of the principal grains farmed in the sub-savanna region of Nigeria (Fatima & Adbul, 2005). For several million people in Africa, maize has become... Read More
21. KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIORS OF TRADITIONAL HEALTH PRACTICES AMONG CAMBODIAN WOMEN (15-35 YEARS) LIVING IN MASSACHUSETTS
ABSTRACT: Cambodian immigrants have become a large population group in the United States since late 1970s. Traditional heath practices and alcohol consumption during pregnancy and lactation have both been associated with risks of maternal and child health in previous research. However, these asso... Read More
22. THE IMPACT OF NUTRITION EDUCATION ON FOOD SECURITY STATUS AND FOOD-RELATED BEHAVIORS
ABSTRACT
Food insecure individuals do not always have access to adequate food for a healthy lifestyle and are at high risk of detrimental health outcomes. Researchers hypothesize that food insecurity leads to changes in dietary practices, including greater overall food purchase in times... Read More
23. THE SUSTAINABILITY OF AGRICULTURE IN NIGERIA USING RUBBER AS A CASE STUDY
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
The history of natural rubber production in Nigeria began in 1894 with the exploitation of Funtumia elastic, indigenous wild rubber. The wild trees that yielded rubber were, however, ruined by poor tapping systems, and the export of wild rubber dropped s... Read More
24. ASSESSMENT OF URBAN ENCROACHMENT ON AGRICULTURAL LAND
ABSTRACT
Urban expansion constitutes one of the key agents of land use change with the impact felt at local, regional and global levels, such impact include spatial growth on agricultural land. This study assesses urban encroachment on agricultural land... Read More
25. ANTIFUNGAL ACTIVITIES OF ETHYL ACETATE FRACTION OF PSEUDOMONAS FLUORESCENS FERMENTATION BROTH AGAINST PHYTO- PATHOGENIC FUNGI FROM ROTTEN YAM
ABSTRACT
Yam tubers are prone to infestation by microorganism at all stages of growth and in storage. This rot reduces the quality of yam and affects food security. Pseudomonas fluorescens possess varieties of promising antifungal properties through production of secondary metabolites w... Read More
26. ASSESSMENT OF CRIME PROLIFERATION AND PREVENTION STRATEGIES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF SULEJA, NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Security is the most fundamental need of human beings. There are several interrelated domains of security – physical, emotional, social, economic and political. Urban security issues cover areas of security of lives and properties, healthy security, food security, economi... Read More
27. ASSESSMENT OF THE ROLE OF MICRO-FINANCE BANKS IN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT IN ADAMAWA STATE
1.1Background of the Study
With all the measures implemented to encourage new business, help existing businesses grow and to ultimately improve the economy, there is still a growing concern of business development. As a means to address this concern, microfinance banks were introduced t... Read More
28. CONTRIBUTIONS OF CASSAVA ENTERPRISE TO SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS OF ENTREPRENEURS IN SOUTH-EASTERN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Cassava, being an important staple, is widely grown in Nigeria. Potential contribution of Cassava Enterprise (CE) to Socioeconomic Status (SES) of entrepreneurs is threatened by fluctuation and unpredictability of cassava production, processing and marketing activities. Informa... Read More
29. THE PROBLEM AND PROSPECT OF MECHANIZED AGRICULTURE IN NORTHERN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF KATSINA STATE
THE PROBLEM AND PROSPECT OF MECHANIZED AGRICULTURE IN NORTHERN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF KATSINA STATE
Chapter One: Introduction
Background of the Study
Agriculture has long been the backbone of Northern Nigeria's economy, contrib... Read More
30. THE IMPACT OF LAND USE, LABOUR, AND CAPITAL IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY IN KADUNA STATE
THE IMPACT OF LAND USE, LABOUR, AND CAPITAL IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY IN KADUNA STATE.
Chapter One: Introduction
Background of the Study
Agriculture remains a critical sector in Nigeria, contributing significantly to the nation... Read More
31. CATTLE RUSTLING, CROP DESERTIFICATION, AND BANDITRY AS FACTORS MILITATING LIVESTOCK FARMING IN YOBE STATE, NIGERIA
CATTLE RUSTLING, CROP DESERTIFICATION, AND BANDITRY AS FACTORS MILITATING LIVESTOCK FARMING IN YOBE STATE, NIGERIA
Chapter One: Introduction
Background of the Study
Livestock farming is a crucial component of agriculture in Nigeria, providing livelihood for millions... Read More
32. JAPA AND ITS IMPACT ON NIGERIAN ECONOMIC SECTORS: ANALYZING EFFECTS ON AGRICULTURE, MANUFACTURING, AND TRADE
JAPA AND ITS IMPACT ON NIGERIAN ECONOMIC SECTORS: ANALYZING EFFECTS ON AGRICULTURE, MANUFACTURING, AND TRADE.
Chapter One: Introduction
Background of the Study
The Japa phenomenon, which refers to the mass migration of Nigerians seek... Read More
33. JAPA AND AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY: THE CONSEQUENCES OF RURAL-URBAN MIGRATION IN NIGERIA
JAPA AND AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY: THE CONSEQUENCES OF RURAL-URBAN MIGRATION IN NIGERIA.
Chapter One: Introduction
Background of the Study
The Japa phenomenon, characterized by the large-scale migration of Nigerians seeking better o... Read More
34. EFFECTS OF VITELLARIA PARADOXA LEAF DIETS ON GROWTH AND NUTRITIONAL CONTENTS OF CIRINA FORDA (LEPIDOPTERA: SATURNIIDAE)
ABSTRACT
The current challenge of food security has called for exploitation of natural product, with potential nutritional and therapeutic characteristic, especially from less tapped agent. Cirina forda belongs to the Order Lepidoptera, family satuniidae, it’s an insect that has b... Read More
35. ELECTRICITY VANDALISM IN NIGER STATE: UNDERSTANDING THE MOTIVATIONS AND ITS EFFECTS ON AGRICULTURAL BUSINESSES
ELECTRICITY VANDALISM IN NIGER STATE: UNDERSTANDING THE MOTIVATIONS AND ITS EFFECTS ON AGRICULTURAL BUSINESSES
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
Electricity is a critical resource that underpins modern economic ac... Read More
36. COMPARISON BETWEEN AQUEOUS AND ETHANOLIC EXTRACTS OF VERNONIA AMYGDALINA ON FUNGAL AND BACTERIAL ISOLATE FROM SPOILED PEPPER AND TOMATO FRUIT IN DUTSE JIGAWA STATE
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background to the Study
Plant-based antimicrobial agents have gained significant atte... Read More
37. PRODUCTION AND QUALITY ASSESSMENT OF ZOBO DRINK
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.0 Background of the Study
Zobo drink, made from dried calyces of Hibiscus sabdariffa, i... Read More
38. THE EFFECT OF INDIGENOUS SPICES (GINGER, GARLIC AND UTAZI) EXTRACT ON THE HEALTH STATUS AND GROWTH PERFORMANCE OF BROILERS
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study
Poultry production is an essential industry in the worldwide agricultural econ... Read More