1. A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN RENTAL RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES IN NIGERIA
Background of the study
A home is one of life's most fundamental need. This need can be met for an individual in one of two ways: either by occupying his own property as an owner's occupier or by renting a property from someone else. In our more traditional soci... Read More
2. A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON THE WAYS OF GENERATING INCOME IN NIGERIAN LIBRARIES
Background to the study
Generally, sufficient funding is needed for effective library and information service delivery; also while responding to the opportunities of digital revolution, the library faces renewed and intensified period of financial strin... Read More
3. A STUDY INTO THE INFLUENCE OF FIELD STUDY ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF GEOGRAPHY STUDENTS (Case study of Geography Department, UNIBEN)
Field study is the collection of information outside a laboratory, library or workplace setting (Wikipedia, 2016). The approaches and methods used in field study vary across disciplines. For example, biologists who conduct field study may simply observe animals interacting with their environments... Read More
4. AN APPLICATION OF DUE PROCESS IN EXISTING PROCUREMENT METHODS IN NIGERIA
Abstract: This research work looks at Due Process Application in the procurement of construction projects in Nigeria. It gives a brief background of the introduction of due process generally in the Nigerian public sector and specifically in the construction industry.
Th... Read More
5. AN EXAMINATION OF THE PROBLEM AND PROSPECT OF FINANCING STATE GOVERNMENT PROJECTS THROUGH THE CAPITAL MARKET
Abstract: The study which examined the problem and prospect of financing state government projects through the capital market presented revealed that there is a significant difference in the project financing from state government project in finance problems and those in di... Read More
6. LOCAL PRODUCTION AND IT IMPACT IN NIGERIA ECONOMY
Background of the study: The structure of the Nigerian economy is typical of an underdeveloped country. Over half of the gross domestic product (GDP) is accounted for by the primary sector with agriculture continuing to play an important role. The oil and gas sector, in particula... Read More
7. MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONAL PROBLEMS OF RURAL WATER SUPPLY IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF WATER CORPORATION AWKA)
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Nigeria is blessed by nature with a lot of natural resources amongst which water is one of them, WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION (WHO) confirmed that Nigeria was blessed with abundant water resources, the excess of which has been causing flood... Read More
8. A CRITICAL APPRAISAL OF THE IMPACT OF CAPITAL BUDGETING ON PUBLIC SECTOR
BACKGROND OF THE STUDY: Every business firm normally will like to know how it perform over a period of time this leading to a preparation of profit and loss statement. They also ask about their position at a particular point in time, which lead them to the preparation of budget.... Read More
9. A CRITICAL INVESTIGATION INTO PIPELINE VANDALISM IN NIGER DELTA
ABSTRACT: This study was carried out to examine investigation into pipeline vandalism in Abiteye in Warri south west. Specifically, the study Investigating the pipeline vandalism at Abiteye, Warri South West, Delta State. – its problem and prosp... Read More
10. A CRITICAL SURVEY OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND ITS IMPACTS AND EFFECTS ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT: This study was conducted to critically survey the covid-19 pandemic and its impacts and effects on construction projects in Nigeria. Specifically, the study sought to examine the effect of covid-19 pandemic on the efficiency of construction projects and... Read More
11. A REVIEW OF AWARENESS LEVEL AND PRACTICES OF GREEN CONSTRUCTION
ABSTRACT: In spite of the huge environmental and energy problem in Nigeria, designers have not seen the need for a shift from their traditional method of designing buildings. Green building which is also known as sustainable buildings are buildings which represents friendly struc... Read More
12. A STUDY ON THE EXAMINATION OF INSURANCE AWARENESS AND INSURANCE PERFORMANCE IN THE NIGERIAN ECONOMY
ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study was to analyse insurance awareness and insurance performance in the Nigerian economy. The case study utilised NICON Insurance Limited, located in Abuja, as a focal point for the research. The purpose of this study is to an... Read More
13. AN APPLICATION OF DUE PROCESS IN EXISTING PROCUREMENT METHODS IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT: This research work looks at Due Process Application in the procurement of construction projects in Nigeria. It gives a brief background of the introduction of due process generally in the Nigerian public sector and specifically in the construction indus... Read More
14. A CRITICAL EVALUATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) AND ITS UTILISATION DURING THE PRE-CONTRACT PHASE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
ABSTRACT: This study assessed the methods that the design team members use to manage the information that is based on the cost (client’s budget) of the project, and also their efficacy. It also examined factors limiting members of the design team from adopt... Read More
15. A CRITICAL EVALUATION OF THE NIGERIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY'S CAPACITY TO IMPLEMENT VALUE MANAGEMENT PROCESSES FOR EFFICIENT PROJECT EXECUTION
ABSTRACT: Value management is widely accepted as a technique in achieving value for money. In accordance with the stipulation of the Public Procurement Act in Nigeria that value for money practices should be followed in procuring public... Read More
16. AN ASSESSMENT ON THE ADOPTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF GREEN CONSTRUCTION
ABSTRACT: In spite of the huge environmental and energy problem in Nigeria, designers have not seen the need for a shift from their traditional method of designing buildings. Green building which is also known as sustainable buildings are buildings which represents friendly... Read More
17. AN EVALUATION OF THE REVENUE COLLECTION STRATEGIES IN THE REFORMED LOCAL GOVERNMENT
ABSTRACT: The study aimed at evaluation of the revenue collection strategies in the reformed local government: A case study of UDI LGA of Enugu State. Specifically, the study identify the existing resources of local government revenue in the state. The... Read More
18. AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE PROBLEMS OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Generally speaking, small and medium-sized businesses (also known as SMEs) are considered to be the main power of every nation's economic progress, and they are also recognized as justified methods that promote development internation... Read More
19. ANALYSIS OF FACTORS INFLUENCING MATERIAL WASTAGE ON BUILDING SITE IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT: The study was carried to critically investigate the analysis of factors influencing material wastage on building sites in Kaduna State. To achieve this objective, three research questions were stated to guide this study. The data collected were analyzed... Read More
20. ANALYSIS OF MAINTENANCE CULTURE EMPLOYED IN PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Over the years, Nigeria has had a number of laudable projects that makes one proud of being a Nigerian. These projects range from the Liberty Stadium, Ibadan (now called the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium) to the National Stadium Lagos, Universities, hospitals,... Read More
21. ANALYTICAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF AUTOMATIC SOLAR STREET LIGHT
INTRODUCTION: Since the discovery of electrical energy for illumination, it is evident that human interaction is required to operate the switch, either off when not in use or ONM when needed. Because of this reason, as well as a lack of electricity supply, there has been a p... Read More
22. APPLICATION OF BUILDING SURVEY FOR MAINTENANCE OF BUILDING IN NIGERIA
Abstract: This research project present the application of building survey for maintenance of buildings. It used analytic model and field studies on improper building maintenance to discuss the causes and remedial measures to be used. It was discovered that... Read More
23. APPLICATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) AT PRE-CONTRACT STAGE OF BUILDING PROJECTS
ABSTRACT: This study assessed the methods that the design team members use to manage the information that is based on the cost (client’s budget) of the project, and also their efficacy. It also examined factors limiting members of the design team from adopt... Read More
24. APPRAISAL OF INCOME TAX COLLECTION AND ADMINISTRATION IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Tax is an important factor in economic planning and development of a nation and I is an important agent of social change, (Ola 1985:109). Tax according to Agysi (1983:174) the transfer of resources from private sector to the public sector... Read More
25. EVALUATING THE ACCESSIBILITY OF LAND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAND USE ACT
Background to the study: One problematic issue in Nigeria now is having access to urban land, especially housing, commercial, industrial, recreational, and other urban development projects like infrastructural and social amenities. Because of this chronic shortag... Read More
26. APPRAISING THE FACTORS AFFECTING HEALTH AND SAFETY IN SMALL MEDIUM AND LARGE CONSTRUCTION SITES IN OYO STATE
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: However, the construction industry is often regarded as one of the most hazardous sectors of the industry anywhere in the globe. According to the International Training Centre of the International Labour Organization (2011), a constructio... Read More
27. ASSESSING KNOWLEDGE, PRACTICE AND FACTORS INFLUENCING BIRTH PREPAREDNESS AND COMPLICATION READINESS AMONG COUPLES
ABSTRACT: This study was carried out to assess knowledge, practice and factors influencing birth preparedness and complication readiness among couples in selected rural communities in Oji River. The objectives of the study were to determine knowledge of birth pre... Read More
28. ASSESSING THE EXTENT OF UTILIZATION OF INDIGENOUS MODES OF COMMUNICATION FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ABSTRACT: The study examines the extent of utilization of indigenous modes of communication for community development in Nsukka L.G.A of Enugu state The study is predicated on the research problem that the Western modem mass media which have dominated the la... Read More
29. ASSESSMENT OF CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT AND ITS IMPACT ON THE ORGANIZATION PERFORMANCE
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: A large number of organizations were organized based on the products and services they offered (Christopher, Payne and Ballantyne, 2002). The 4Ps, which stand for product, pricing, place, and promotion, were given a lot of atten... Read More
30. ASSESSMENT OF DOMESTIC DEBT AND ITS IMPACT ON THE NIGERIAN ECONOMY (1980 - 2020)
Background to the study: Citizens, government institutions, privately held corporations such as banks, and the economy as a whole are all affected by a country's debt structure. The tota... Read More
31. ASSESSMENT OF ONLINE MARKETING AND ITS INFLUENCE ON REAL ESTATE BUSINESS
Background of the study: Over the past ten years, there has been a spectacular increase in the usage of the Internet, and more specifically the World Wide Web. This rise has had an influence on practically every aspect of daily life in industrialised cultures. In... Read More
32. ASSESSMENT OF SUCCESS AND FAILURE FACTORS IN NIGERIA BUILDING INDUSTRY
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The building process appears as ordered, linear phenomenon that can be organized, planned and managed easily. The high rate of failures that occur &... Read More
33. ASSESSMENT OF TEACHING AND LEANING OF I.R.S AND THE INSTRUMENTALITY OF ICT IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL AYEDAADE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OSUN STATE
Background to the Study: Information and communication technology (ICT) is gaining importance in today's society, dubbed the information age, since it is considered to facilitate and accelerate our entrance into an information-based environment. In addition,... Read More
34. ASSESSMENT OF THE CAUSES, EFFECTS AND SOLUTIONS OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDING COLLAPSE IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: Since independence, the Nigeria government has desperately continued to make concerted effort in the area of quantitative (but not qualitative) supply of mass housing through huge budgetary and policy provisions but, surprisingly, the rat... Read More
35. ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ON RURAL DEVELOPMENT IN SOBA AND ZARIA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS KADUNA STATE
Background to the Study: The desire for creating local government anywhere in the world stems from the need to facilitate development at the grassroots level. The issue of rural development has been creating a lot of concern in most third world countries. There has been growing r... Read More
36. ASSESSMENT OF THE PROJECT FAILURE IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROJECTS
ABSTRACT: The broad aim of this study boarders on an evaluation of cause and effect of project failure in Lagos State. The study adopted the survey descriptive research design and with the aid of convenience sampling method, the researcher conveniently selected t... Read More
37. ASSESSMENT OF THE ROLE OF GENDER IN COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT
Background Of The Study: Gender refers to the socially constructed roles, behaviours, activities, and a... Read More
38. ASSESSMENT OF THE SURVIVAL PRACTICES OF QUANTIITY SURVEYING FIRMS IN A RECESSED ECONOMY
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The construction industry plays an important role in a nation’s economy and its activities are also vital to the achievement of national socio-economic development goals of providing shelter, infrastructure and employment. According to Aibinu and Ja... Read More
39. ASSESSMENT OF THE SURVIVAL PRACTICES OF QUANTIITY SURVEYING FIRMS IN A RECESSED ECONOMY
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The construction industry plays an important role in a nation’s economy and its activities are also vital to the achievement of national socio-economic development goals of providing shelter, infrastructure and employment. According to Aibinu and Ja... Read More
40. ASSESSMENT ON THE ROLE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT USING JOS AS CASE STUDY
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The desire of the rural population to participate directly in the affairs of their communities is driving the rising demand for local government in every corner of the world. Local government is, in reality, as ancient as mankind, as it is the only form o... Read More
41. AUDIENCE PERCEPTION OF AFRICA INDEPENDENT TELEVISION (AIT) COVERAGE OF POLITICAL NEWS
Background of the study: In this era of digital technology and globalization of communication, the media industries have crucial role to play in creating awareness and giving first class information to the populace on issues emanating from the administrations and governance of th... Read More
42. AUDIT CONFLICT: IT’S IMPACT ON AUDITORS ABILITY TO RESIST MANAGEMENT PRESSURE
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The impact of auditing in any organization is of vital importance that their growth and retardation depend on it. According to Nwabueze (2020) an audit is an independent examination of and expression of opinion of the financial statement... Read More
43. AUTONOMY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN NIGERIA: ISSUES AND WAY FORWARD
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The Nigerian government structure is made up of three tiers, which are the federal government, state government and the local government. The three of them are involved in delivering dividends of democracy to the people. They each have th... Read More
44. AVAILABILITY OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES, SUPERVISION PROCEDURES AND QUALITY ASSURANCE PRACTICES IN PUBLIC SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ONDO STATE, NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The change and development of any nation in the globe begins and ends with the education of a high-quality educational system. Because of this, no nation ever progresses beyond the degree of education she possesses. In addition, education... Read More
45. AWARENESS AND PRACTICE OF GREEN CONSTRUCTION
ABSTRACT: In spite of the huge environmental and energy problem in Nigeria, designers have not seen the need for a shift from their traditional method of designing buildings. Green building which is also known as sustainable buildings are buildings which represen... Read More
46. BRAND DIFFERENTIATION AND POSITIONING FOR MAXIMUM COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE (A STUDY OF DANGOTE NOODLES)
ABSTRACT: In the market place, no company can win if its market offering resembles every other company’s product. Companies must pursue relevant positioning and differentiation. As part of branding strategy, a company and its offering must represent a distinctive big idea i... Read More
47. CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF DESIGN VARIATION IN ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
ABSTRACT: Variability poses a significant challenge within the building business. differences in construction projects are a common occurrence, with the degree of these differences varying significantly across different projects. Consequently, the customer was co... Read More
48. 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... Read More
49. AN EXAMINATION OF POLICY IMPLEMENTATION CHALLENGES IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT: This study was carried out on the challenges of policy implementation in Nigeria. To achieve this 4 research questions were formulated. Respondents were obtained from civil servants resident in Abuja, FCT of Nigeria. The survey design was adopted and th... Read More
50. COMBATING CORRUPTION IN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF THE ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL CRIMES COMMISSION (EFCC)
INTRODUCTION: Nigeria became an independent nation on the 1st of October 1960. A country richly endowed with monumental geographical and diverse natural resources ranging from crude oil to gas (natural), coal al, et. Nigeria possesses potential market ability for rapid econo... Read More