1. A CRITICAL EVALUATION OF ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE AND ITS IMPACT ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECT COMPLETION RATE IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT: This study was carried out on a critical evaluation of organizational culture and its impact on construction project completion rate in Nigeria using Malcolm Associates Construction Companies Minna, Niger State as case study. To achieve this 4... Read More
2. A SURVEY OF TEENAGE PROBLEMS IN NIGERIAN SECONDARY SCHOOLS
ABSTRACT: This study was carried out to examine a survey of teenage problems in Nigerian secondary schools with special reference to secondary schools in Niger State. Specifically, the study examined examine the need for effective counseling in seconda... Read More
3. AN ASSESSMENT OF GOVERNMENT EFFORT ON THE PROVISION OF PORTABLE WATER SUPPLY IN BIDA LGA, NIGER STATE
Background of the study: Nigeria has a vast amount of surface and subterranean water resources, which necessitates a well-defined administrative system capable of properly managing the resources. Nigeria's current water supply situation is woefully insufficie... Read More
4. ASSESSMENT OF GOVERNMENT’S COUNTER-TERRORISM STRATEGY IN NIGERIA’S INTERNAL SECURITY (2009 – 2013)
Background to the study: Since the return to democratic rule in 1999, Nigeria has witnessed series of ethno- religious and resource-based violence that have taken terror dimension and threatened its internal security. Terrorism, either international or domes... Read More
5. EXAMINING THE EFFECT OF POOR FUNDING OF CAPITAL PROJECTS ON THE WELFARE OF CITIZENS WITH PARTICULAR REFERENCE TO KAGARA DAM IN NIGER STATE
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
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6. An analysis of the prevalence of HIV and AIDS at General Hospital Minna using canonical correlation analysis
Chapter One 1.0 General Introduction
Ever since the identification of Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) as the cause of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) in 1983, the infection has become a global epidemic. HIV/AIDS is a unique and complex crisis that requires i...
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7. THE ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF SDGS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF PRIMARY EDUCATION IN MINNA, NIGER STATE
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background to the Study
It is commonly acknowledged that education is a key component of sustainable development and that it is essentia... Read More
8. KNOWLEDGE ON THE STANDARD PRECAUTION ON TUBERCULOSIS AMONG PRIMARY HEALTH CARE WORKERS OF BOSSO LGA OF NIGER STATE
ABSTRACT
This study investigates the role of public health workers in tuberculosis management and prevention. Two hundred and twenty nine (229) randomly selected (stratification) health workers were administered a 54-item questionnaire. The questio... Read More
9. THE HEALTH IMPLICATION OF CHILD ABUSE IN MAITUMBI, BOSSO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, NIGER STATE
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Survivors of childhood abuse often suffer from health problems long after the abuse has ended. Abuse survivors are sick more often and go to the doctor more (Felitti, 1991). They report more symptoms and are less likely to describe their health a... Read More
10. AN APPRAISAL OF THE PROTECTION OF THE RIGHTS OF A CHILD IN NIGER STATE
ABSTRACT
There are various legislations under the Nigerian legal system that seeks to protect the rights of the child. Majorly, the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria provided for human rights, Nigerian Children’s Trust Fund Act, Penal Code, Criminal Code, Childr... Read More
11. AN ASSESSMENT OF CADASTRAL PRACTICE IN NIGER STATE FOR EFFECTIVE LAND TITLING SYSTEM
ABSTRACT
The product of a Cadastral Surveys is an essential subset for effective land titling. Land titling procedure in Niger State has been an age-long concern among geo-spatial experts. This study presents a revalidation survey of 20 selected Title Deed Plans (TDPs) with a view to id... Read More
12. AN INTERVENTION STUDY ON MEDICATION ADHERENCE AND CLINICAL OUTCOME AMONG TYPE 2 DIABETIC PATIENTS IN A TERTIARY HEALTH FACILITY IN NIGER STATE NIGERIA.
ABSTRACT
Diabetes is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in adults globally. Type 2 diabetes is a disease associated with a huge burden of medication non-adherence due to complex regimens leading to complications that further increase morbidity and mortality among this... Read More
13. ANALYSIS OF FACTORS INFLUENCING PRIVATE REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENTS IN THE PERI-URBAN AREAS OF BIDA, NIGER STATE
ABSTRACT
Peri-urban is the transition zone between well organized, recognized urban land uses and areas devoted to agriculture. The study examined the trend of private development across the peri-urban area of the town. the study administered 400 closed ended questionnaires and the tota... Read More
14. ANALYSIS OF RENTAL HOUSING QUALITY AND CO-TENANTS RELATIONSHIP IN MINNA, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
The quantitative and qualitative shortfall of housing in Nigeria occasioned by population explosion is a primary driver of rental buildings. However, the quality of the rental buildings and satisfaction of tenants has become a major source of concern for government at all level... Read More
15. ANALYSIS OF SCHOOL BASED INSTRUCTIONAL SUPERVISION IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
The purpose of the study was to investigate the analysis of school-based instructional supervision in primary schools in Niger State, Nigeria It was guided by six objectives;amon g which are to Determine the analysis of Head teachers’checking of teachers’ record of... Read More
16. ANALYSIS OF URBAN GROWTH AND INFRASTRUCTURAL CONDITION IN PERI-URBAN NEIGHBOURHOODS IN MINNA, NIGER STATE
ABSTRACT
The rapid expansion of cities in the 21st century is a cause for concern. More worrisome is the uncontrolled expansion of urban areas in the cities of developing countries and the associated housing and infrastructure deficit. Third world urbanization is associated with unplann... Read More
17. ANTICONVULSANT STUDIES ON METHANOL LEAF EXTRACT OF LAGGERAAURITA LINN.F.IN LABORATORY ANIMALS
ABSTRACT
LaggeraauritaLinn. belongs to the family of Asteraceae. It is an annual herb which is found growing as weeds in Nigeria and spread throughout the sub-Saharan Africa. In Nigeria, Laggeraaurita is used asa remedy for pediatric malaria and in the management of epilepsy in Niger st... Read More
18. ANTIMALARIAL SUSCEPTIBILITY AND DRUG RESISTANCE CHARACTERIZATION STUDIES OF PLASMODIUM SPECIES ISOLATES FROM PATIENTS IN SABON-WUSE, NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
About half of Nigerian population experience at least one episode of malaria per year, resulting in high morbidity and mortality and loss of economic value. Retrospective study of the profile of malarial patients and the antimalarial drugs prescribed at Umaru Musa Yaradua memor... Read More
19. ANTIMALARIAL SUSCEPTIBILITY AND DRUG RESISTANCE CHARACTERIZATION STUDIES OF PLASMODIUM SPECIES ISOLATES FROM PATIENTS IN SABON-WUSE, NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
About half of Nigerian population experience at least one episode of malaria per year, resulting in high morbidity and mortality and loss of economic value. Retrospective study of the profile of malarial patients and the antimalarial drugs prescribed at Umaru Musa Yaradua memor... Read More
20. APPLICATION OF CHEMOMETRICS TECHNIQUE TO NUTRITIONAL QUALITY EVALUATION OF SELECTED UNPROCESSEDAND PROCESSED WHEAT PRODUCTS IN MINNA, NIGER STATE
ABSTRACT
The study focused on the application of chemometric technique to nutritional quality evaluation of selected processed and unprocessed wheat products in Minna, Niger state. Fourteen wheat samples were collected from three markets in Minna. Proximate compositions of the samples w... Read More
21. APPLICATION OF INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF SOCIAL STUDIES IN JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
This study was on application of Information Communication Technology for Effective Teaching and Learning of Social Studies in Junior Secondary Schools in Niger State, Nigeria. Accordingly, five (5) research objectives, five research questions and five null hypotheses each guid... Read More
22. ASSESSMENT OF CONFLICTS INHERENT IN THE COMPULSORY ACQUISITION OF ZUNGERU HYDRO-ELECTRIC POWER DAM PROJECT AT ZUNGERU, NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Compulsory land acquisition is one of the most challenging issues in land administration in Nigeria. Compulsory land acquisition in Nigeria for urban growth and for various infrastructure developments has led to several conflicts resulting into litigation between the acquiring... Read More
23. 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
24. ASSESSMENT OF CROWD CONTROL STRA TEGIES IN THE DESIGN OF NATIONAL STADIUM AT MINNA, NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Stadium crowd referred to the number of people corning together in cluster for sporting activities and other events in the stadium. The stadium crowd is usually associated with certain problems that include but not limited to problems of movement, ventilation, temperature, and... Read More
25. ASSESSMENT OF DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES IN UNPLANNED SETTLEMENTS OF SULEJA, NIGER STATE NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Poor urban planning in the face of rapid urbanization and unplanned settlements is regarded as one of the major problems many urban areas in Niger State. In unplanned settlements, the decline in living conditions is accompanied by rapid deterioration of existing housing and hom... Read More
26. ASSESSMENT OF EFFICIENT UTILIZATION OF PRODUCTION INPUTS AMONG WOMEN RICE FARMERS IN NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
The study assessed the efficient utilization of production inputs among women rice farmers in Niger State, Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select 195 women rice farmers and data collected through structured questionnaire were analysed using frequency distr... Read More
27. ASSESSMENT OF GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TO FLOOD DISASTER IN KEDE FLOODPLAIN IN MOKWA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, NIGER STATE
ABSTRACT
Kede floodplain is under constant threat of devastating floods annually. The rural dwellers adopted strategies and even the government have developed the National Disaster Management Framework (NDMF) through the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to respond to the issu... Read More
28. ASSESSMENT OF PASSIVE SECURITY MEASURES IN THE DESIGN OF A HOTEL IN MINNA, NIGER STATE
ABSTRACT
Security and safety are important factors to be considered in every design. This has in recent times become an issue of concern especially in Northern Nigeria. This research sought to assess the effectiveness of the security measures employed in hotel designs by identifying ava... Read More
29. ASSESSMENT OF WATER POVERTY IN MINNA, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Water is explicitly linked with economic progress and developmental trajectories of most countries and regions of the world. However, inspite of its significant contribution to quality of life, public health and socio-economic development, water scarcity has co... Read More
30. BOKO HARAM CRISIS AND THE SOCIO-POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT OF NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF NIGER STATE).
ABSTRACT
This research work attempt to examine the Boko Haram crisis in Nigeria and how it undermines socio-political development, with Niger State being our case study.
The work has five chapters, each chapter structured in analyzing the Boko Haram crisis in Nigeria and how i... Read More
31. CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS DELAY IN NIGER STATE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
Abstract
Economic development in every nation is based on construction projects undertaken through several types of contracts. However, construction industry is suffering from delay phenomenon. The causes and effects of delay in construction projects seem critical and if not handled app... Read More
32. CHARACTERIZATION OF POLLUTION HAZARDS OF SELECTED SURFACE AND GROUNDWATER SYSTEMS IN BIDA CATCHMENT AREA OF NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Water quality analysis was done for both surface and groundwater samples. For surface water, samples were taken from the upstream; middle; and downstream sections of the river Landzun. Similarly, for groundwater, samples were collected from specific locations around the Bida ca... Read More
33. COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF FIELD PERFORMANCES OF TWO DIFFERENT FARM TRACTORS
ABSTRACT
A simplified comparative test procedure was developed and adopted to produce information to help farmers and other researchers in the selection and optimisation of tractors. Two different makes of farm tractors, MF 285 and New Holland TT 75 were compared in 96 field performance... Read More
34. COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE SPATIAL AND TEMPORAL VARIATIONS IN HYDROLOGICAL PARAMETERS AT KAINJI AND SHIRORO DAMS, NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Climate variability has been one of the major issues of the 21st century. The idea is to understand the differences in the climatic conditions and long-term catchment regimes using mean monthly seasonality indices and to explore the differences in the hydrological parameters at... Read More
35. COMPARATIVE ASSESSMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ON THE ACHIEVEMENT OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOLSIN NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
This study was carried out in order to assess the management of human resource towards the achievement of public and private secondary schools comparatively in Niger State. It has been observed by the researcher that, recruitment of teachers for public secondary schools in Nige... Read More
36. DELINEATING AND INTERPRETING THE GOLD (MINERALISATION) VEINS AROUND BIDA AND ZUNGERU AREA OF NIGER STATE, NIGERIA USING AEROMAGNETIC AND RADIOMETRIC DATA
ABSTRACT
Both Airborne Magnetic and Radiometric dataset were employed to interpret the geology and geological structures that serve as host to gold and other solid minerals within the Bida (Sheet 184) and Zungeru (sheet 163). An area of 55 by 110 km square is contained within the cretac... Read More
37. DESIGN STRATEGIES FOR INTEGRATION OF SOCIAL INTERACTION IN CIVIC CENTRES FOR MINNA, NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Due to urbanization, civic centre has remained a subject of utmost importance because of its role in the city and human existence at large. Civic centre is the city’s symbolic public space where activities such as ceremonial mass gathering, rallies, conve... Read More
38. DETECTION OF HEPATITIS B VIRUS FROM INMATES IN SELECTED CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES IN NIGER STATE
ABSTRACT
Research has shown high transmission of hepatitis B virus (HBV) among inmates in correctional facilities in the developed world, but the data base for the developing countries is still lacking information on same. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of Hepatit... Read More
39. EEFFECTS OF COMPUTER AIDED INSTRUCTION (CAI) PACKAGE ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND RETENTION OF BIOLOGY STUDENTS IN MINNA METROPOLIS, NIGER STATE
ABSTRACT
The study determined the effectiveness of Computer Aided Instructional package (CAI) on achievement and retention of biology students in senior secondary schools in Minna metropolis. Four research questions were raised and four null hypotheses were tested. The... Read More
40. EFFECT OF SOCIAL SKILLS TRAINING AND VALUES CLARIFICATION COUNSELLING TECHNIQUES ON AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOUR OF SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN KONTAGORA METROPOLIS, NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
This study investigated the effect of social skills training and values clarification counselling techniques on aggressive behaviours of senior secondary school students in Kontagora Metropolis, Niger State, Nigeria. The objective of the study was to determine the effect of soc... Read More
41. EFFECT OF URBAN RUNOFF AND HUMAN ACTIVITIES ON SOME PHYSICO- CHEMICAL PARAMETERS OF RIVER LANDZUN, BIDA, NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Urban runoff and human activities have become a major source of surface groundwater pollution sources most in developing nations where most of their domestic and toilet waste and deposited. The river landzum is located in Bida, Niger State, Nigeria which is the... Read More
42. EFFECTS OF COMPUTER SIMULATION ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND RETENTION IN GEOGRAPHY AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
The study investigated the Effects of Computer Simulation on Academic Achievement and Retention in Geography Among Secondary School Students in Niger State. Gender and retention was considered. One hundred and sixty (120) students were selected from the four secondary schools i... Read More
43. EFFECTS OF FLIPPED CLASSROOM INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES ON SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ PERFORMANCE IN ORAL- ENGLISH IN MINNA, NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
This study investigated the effects of flipped classroom instructional strategies on senior secondary school students‟ performance in Oral-English in Minna, Niger state, Nigeria. The study adopted a quasi-experimental design using pretest, posttest, non-randomized, non-equivale... Read More
44. EFFECTS OF IMPROVISED INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA ON NIGER STATE SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ACHIEVEMENT IN SELECTED BIOLOGY CONCEPTS
ABSTRACT
This study investigated the effects of improvised instructional media on secondary school students’ achievement in biology in Niger State. It also investigated gender and ability levels effects on achievement. Two hundred and seventy (270) students were d... Read More
45. EFFECTS OF PROJECT-BASED APPROACH ON ACQUISITION OF ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS, RETENTION AND PERFORMANCE IN BIOLOGY AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
This study investigated the Effect of Project-based Approach on Acquisition of Entrepreneurial Skills, Retention and Performance in Biology, among Secondary School Students, in Niger State, Nigeria. The study adopted pre-test, post-test, quasi- experimental design. The populati... Read More
46. EFFECTS OF SCAFFOLDING AND SCENARIO-BASED TEACHING METHODS ON STUDENTS’ PERFORMANCE IN FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING IN FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION,KONTAGORA NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
The research investigated the effects of scaffolding and scenario based teaching methods on the performance of NCEI students in financial accounting in Federal College of Education, Kontagora, Niger State. Four research questions were answered and four hypotheses were tested at... Read More
47. 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
48. EFFECTS OF WOMENS’ INVOLVEMENT IN COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES ON INCOME OF GROUNDNUT PROCESSORS IN AGRICULTURAL ZONE I AREA OF NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
The study assessed the effects of cooperative societies on women involvement in groundnut processing in Agricultural Zone I of Niger State, Nigeria using a sample of 205 groundnut processors randomly selected using Taro Yamane formula at 5% error tolerance and 95% level of conf... Read More
49. 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
50. EXAMINING THE CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES OF MEDICAL INFLATION IN NIGER STATE: IMPLICATIONS FOR CHILD AND MATERNAL HEALTH
EXAMINING THE CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES OF MEDICAL INFLATION IN NIGER STATE: IMPLICATIONS FOR CHILD AND MATERNAL HEALTH
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study
Medical inflation is a pressing concern that significantly af... Read More