1. THE CONSTRAINTS OF AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
Background of the study: Agriculture is the most basic form of human activities in the whole world. It includes the cultivation of crops as well as rearing of animals for human uses. Today in Nigeria, about 70% of its population is engaged in this activity. Despite the larg... Read More
2. AN EXAMINATION OF FACTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE BEHAVIOR OF WOMEN TOWARDS FAMILY PLANNING IN NIGERIA
Background of the Study: Family planning is the process of having a specific number of children at intervals acceptable by individuals or couples, with the goal of promoting both the health and welfare of the family unit as a whole. As the name suggests, family planning involves... Read More
3. AN INVESTIGATION INTO FACTOR ASSOCIATED WITH CHILD ABUSE
Background of the study: Procreation is a phenomenon that ensures the survival and continuity of a nation. However, the rearing pattern of the children that are products of wedlock is a crucial task that is significant in determining the quality of citizens that... Read More
4. AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE ATTITUDE OF WOMEN TOWARDS FAMILY PLANNING PROGRAMME: A CASE STUDY OF LAGOS STATE
ABSTRACT: This study investigated the attitude of women towards family planning programme in Lagos State in Ikosi/Iheri Local Government Area of Lagos State. The purpose of this research was to find out the influence of family size, socio-economic status of famil... Read More
5. AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE CHALLENGES AND PROSPECT OF REARING POULTRY IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: All domestic birds maintained by humans for the purpose of producing eggs, meat, and other goods and services for human use are collectively referred to as poultry. Ducks, turkeys, guinea hens, and geese are examples of domestic bird... Read More
6. ASSESSMENT OF THE CAUSES OF POOR ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN AGRICULTURE
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Agricultural Science is a science subject taught in Nigerian secondary schools with the aim of educating students in the knowledge and practice of agriculture in order to increase food production and contribute to the country's overal... Read More
7. ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF FOOD SAFETY AMONG PORK MARKETERS
Abstract: Pig is one of the domestic animals found in Nigeria and most parts of West Africa. Pigs are reared for the production of meat called pork and fat called lard. The pig produces litters twice a year. One litter or one birth give between... Read More
8. 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
9. THE INFLUENCE OF BROADCAST MEDIA ON THE MORAL UPBRINGING OF NIGERIAN CHILDREN
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study: The mass media-radio, television, newspaper and magazine reach large numbers of people through communication and entertainmen... Read More
10. THE INFLUENCE OF FATHERING STYLE ON SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT AMONG ADOLESCENTS
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION: Early pregnancy is a situation whereby a girl-child is impregnated as a result of premarital sexual activity. Many girls these days are in the habit of being involved in premarital sexual acts... Read More
11. THE INFLUENCE OF PARENTING STYLES ON SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
CHAPTER ONE
Introduction
The study of human development is centrally concerned with understanding the processes that lead adults to function adequately within their cultures. These skills include an understand... Read More
12. THE INFLUENCE OF PARENTING STYLE ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND CAREER PATH
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The academic achievement of adolescents has been a major concern of educators for years. As documented in the research litera... Read More
13. THE INFLUENCE OF SINGLE PARENTING ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN IDO-OSI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EKITI STATE
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background of the study: Every country places a significant emphasis on the education of its educational system. As a result, it commands a significant education of attention from the family, the commu... Read More
14. THE IMPACT OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL FACTORS ON THE USE OF FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES IN NKANU AREA OF ENUGU STATE.
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background To The Study: Family Planning is the deliberate regulation of conception or delivery, or the use of contraceptives, drugs, abortion, or other methods to prevent or terminate pregnancy, or th... Read More
15. THE CRIME OF CHILD ABUSE IN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF PORT HARCOURT, RIVER STATE
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background of the study: The phenomena of procreation assures the existence and continuation of a country. However, the manner in which married parent... Read More
16. AN APPRAISAL OF THE IMPAC T OF GENDER EQUALIT Y ON WOME N’ S RIGHT TO WORK OUTSID E MATRI M ONI AL HOME IN ISLAM IC LAW
ABSTRACT
This study entitled: “An Appraisal of the Impact of Gender Equality on Women’s Rights to Work in Islamic Law” has examined the Islamic perspective on gender equality and it is argued that Islamic law has elevated women and gives them a very dignified position,... Read More
17. AN ASSESSMENT OF FARMERS’-HERDERS’ VIOLENT CONFLICT IN BENUE STATE, NIGERIA (2009- 2018)
ABSTRACT
In Nigeria, particularly Benue State, farmer-herder conflicts have become widespread and increasingly assume a violent dimension.The groups involved in the violent conflicts over resources are crop farmers and herders. Both the farmers and herders are completely dependent on la... Read More
18. ANXIOLYTIC PROPERTIES OF MITRACARPUS VILLOSUS (SW) DC.LEAF EXTRACTS IN MICE AND RATS
ABSTRACT
The leaf of Mitracarpusvillosus (Sw.) DC. (Rubiaceae) is used in West African folk medicine for the management of a plethora of stress-related diseases including headaches and toothaches. In this study, preliminary phytochemical analysis of the ethylacetateleaf extract of Mitra... Read More
19. COMPARATIVE EFFECT OF COMMERCIAL FEED AND FORMULATED DIETS ON THE GROWTH AND BIOCHEMICAL PARAMETERS OF HETEROBRANCHUS BIDORSALIS (CATFISH) FINGERLINGS
ABSTRACT
Fish farming is a major viable solution to the problem of protein inadequacy in Nigeria but the high cost of feed remains a major obstacle. This study evaluated the comparative effect of commercial feed and formulated diets on the growth and biochemical parameters of Heterobran... Read More
20. DEVELOPMENT OF FISH POND MONITORING AND CONTROL SYSTEM
ABSTRACT
Automated system of fish farming has become inevitable due to the immense importance of fisheries aquaculture. The efficiency of any fish rearing system depends on monitoring and control of pond water quality parameters as well as adequate feeding and a reliable power source. T... Read More
21. 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
22. FAMILY DYNAMICS AND MIGRATION: ANALYZING THE SOCIAL IMPLICATIONS OF JAPA ON NIGERIAN FAMILY STRUCTURES
FAMILY DYNAMICS AND MIGRATION: ANALYZING THE SOCIAL IMPLICATIONS OF JAPA ON NIGERIAN FAMILY STRUCTURES
Chapter One: Introduction
Background of the Study
The "Japa" phenomenon, referring to the mass migration of Nigerians to... Read More
23. EFFECTS OF ADMINISTRATION OF CARBAMAZEPINE, PHENYTOIN AND THEIR COMBINATION ON NEUROBEHAVIOURAL, COGNITIVE HAEMATOLOGICAL AND SERUM BIOCHEMICAL CHANGES IN ALBINO RATS
ABSTRACT
The aim of the study was to evaluate the neurobehavioural patterns, cognitive functions and haemato-biochemical changes following the administration of carbamazepine (CBZ), phenytoin (PHE) and their combination. Forty, apparently healthy adult male Albino rats weighing between... Read More
24. 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
25. ELECTRICITY VANDALISM IN KATSINA STATE: INVESTIGATING SOCIOECONOMIC CAUSES AND PREVENTIVE STRATEGIES
ELECTRICITY VANDALISM IN KATSINA STATE: INVESTIGATING SOCIOECONOMIC CAUSES AND PREVENTIVE STRATEGIES
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
Electricity vandalism has emerged as a critical issue affecting the reliabilit... Read More
26. EVALUATION OF NOOTROPIC ACTIVITY OF METHANOL STEM EXTRACT OF PARQUETINA NIGRESCENS AFZEL IN MICE
ABSTRACT
Parquetina nigrescens is a plant with numerous ethnomedicinal uses in African traditional medicine practice. In the South Western part of Nigeria, the stems and roots are roasted, powdered then mixed with pap taken as memory enhancer and for its antiaging effect. This study the... Read More
27. GENDER DIFFERENTIALS OF LIVELIHOOD DIVERSIFICATION STRATEGIES AND ITS EFFECTS ON POVERTY STATUS OF RURAL HOUSEHOLDS IN NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
The study on the gender differentials of livelihood diversification strategies and its effects on poverty status of rural households was conducted in Niger State, Nigeria. Multi–stage sampling technique was used to select 138 male and 92 female rural households on which s... Read More