Over the years, secondary school education has been the engine room for acquiring knowledge. This is a time when students are made to understand or learn about other subjects that determine the course of study which one would want to engage in higher education after primary school as opined by Melvin (2015). Where it is placed today in the educational system depicts its relevance. Schwarzeller (2016) stated that a school is regarded as that which gives an outside view of what needs to happen in ... read more

Just like any other research, ranging from unavailability of needed accurate materials on the topic under study, inability to get data Financial constraint , was faced by the researcher ,in getting relevant materials and in printing and collation of questionnaires Time factor: time factor pose another constraint since having to shuttle between writing of the research and also engaging in other academic work making it uneasy for the researcher

Transfer of authority in Delegating Responsibility This refers to the nurse managers granting the necessary power/support to the subordinate to carry out assigned task, which includes specifying the extent of authority granted, allowing subordinate access to the resources needed to accomplish the task assigned, allowing delegate freedom to use his/her discretion and creativity to accomplish the task, ensuring that each person working on a project/task gets to understand the individual roles a... read more

A CRITICAL INVESTIGATION ON SAFETY PRACTICE AMONG CONSTRUCTION BASED COMPANIES IN KANO STATE ABSTRACT This study was carried out to investigate on safety practice among construction based companies using Dantata & Sawoe Construction Company Ltd, Kano State as a case study. The survey design was adopted and the simple random sampling techniques were employed in this study. The population size comprised of staff of Dantata & Sawoe Construction Company Ltd, Kano State. In deter... read more

The use of Pidgin goes beyond verbal communication and has become more of a verbal behavior as its expression has moved from the boundaries of informal conversation to formal situations. Scholars have called for the urgent consideration and pronouncement of Nigeria Pidgin as co-official lan

INFLUENCE OF NEWS BLOGGING ON JOURNALISM ABSTRACT This study was carried out to examine the influence of news blogging on journalism: an assessment of student perception. the study specifically was aimed to find out whether news blogging has shaped journalism in Nigeria, find out how blogging has influenced the practice of journalism in Nigeria, and determine whether blogging has affected the credibility of journalism practice in Nigeria. The survey design was adopted and the sim... read more

This research work is organized in five chapters, for easy understanding, as follows. Chapter one is concern with the introduction, which consist of the (overview, of the study), historical background, statement of problem, objectives of the study, research hypotheses, significance of the study, scope and limitation of the study, definition of terms and historical background of the study

EVALUATION OF THE QUALITY ASSURANCE PRACTICES OF NIGERIAN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of Study The academic or university library remains the heart of the university. The library’s role is to support the intellectual development of the university community by making provision in terms of resources and facilities and services to users of varied categories (students, lecturers, professionals and scholars). Thus, an academic library is a library that i... read more

nation will never become prosperous and economically independent. This underscores the importance of mathematical competence of all the learners at all levels of education . It is also the reason for making mathematics compulsory and one of the leading core subjects in the secondary schools curriculum in Nigeria (NPE,2004). Mathematics is not only the language of science, but also the essential nutrient for thought, logic, reasoning and progress (Aminu, 1990). For instance, the skills acquired i... read more

A fuel subsidy refers to a governmental policy that involves providing customers with a reduction in the market price of fossil fuel, resulting in their paying less than the prevailing market rate for fuel (Ovaga and Okechukwu, 2022). When subsidies are implemented, customers are able to purchase petroleum products at a price per litre that is lower than the prevailing market price. There are ongoing global discussions around the issue of fuel subsidies,

ckground of the study The nature of work and workplace has changed over the years. A decrease in sentiments of well-being and trust in the workplace are two potential outcomes of workplace competition that prioritizes individual interests. The effect of intense competition that has been bolstered by globalization has been the creation of job prospects that are not secure. This can be seen in the ever-increasing number of mergers, acquisitions, outsourcing, and downsizing operations. Not just ... read more

ccording to Adams (2018), the national policy on education (1981) aspires to make education a dynamic instrument for change that will revolutionize all aspects of the nation's existence. Among the policy's objectives is the acquisition of suitable mental and physical skills, abilities, and competence as equipment for the person to live in and contribute to the growth of society." Individuals should be able to convert into valuable beings for themselves, their communities, and the country as a wh... read more

1.1 Background of the study Mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV remains a major public health problem and continues to account for a substantial proportion of new HIV infections among young children [Thara and Srinivasan 2000; Murphy 2002; Botha et al. 2006]. The delivery of HIV counseling and testing (HCT) services toward pregnant women for prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) is one of the most important HIV prevention strategies. During the past decade, significant pro... read more

he Police is one of the most important institutions in the society. They are entrusted with the right to protect the citizen even when that involves the use of violence. More is expected of the Police than most modern professional jobs. They are expected to be brave and not show any human emotion like fear, shock, surprise, etc even in the face of serious tragedies like death, deformity, etc Undoubtedly, peace, safety and security are both necessary and indispensable requirements for development... read more

Flood disaster is not a recent phenomenon in Nigeria and its destructive tendencies are sometimes enormous. According to the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP, 2006), flooding is one of the major environmental crises ravaging the universe within the century and the millennium. This is especially the case in most wetlands of the world. The reason is attributed to the general rise in sea level globally, due to the global warming as well as the saturated nature of the wetlands in Nigeria. Pe... read more

riculture was the primary industry in Nigeria right up to the beginning of the 1970s. At that time, the nation was well-known for its expertise in the production of groundnuts, which led to the construction of the groundnut pyramids in Kano, as well as oil palms and quicker parts of cocoa in the western portion of the nation. The country's economy saw profound shifts as a direct result of the finding of oil in the country in amounts sufficient for commercial production. Agriculture is no longer ... read more

Background of the study The most significant feature that accords any nation a democratic statute is the concept of periodic elections, as no political entity can be described as democratic if it is devoid of elections. Among other things, elections create a channel for competitiveness that allows public offices to be keenly contested for by qualified candidates with a view to rendering selfless services to the people. The populace are thus empowered by the political system to determine who r... read more

sexual lives. Sexual health necessitates a positive attitude towards human sexuality as well as a grasp of the various elements that influence human sexual behaviour. Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are a major source of concern for world health. There are over 25 known sexually transmitted viral, bacterial, protozoa, and pathogenic illnesses or infections (Holmes, Sparling, and Stamm, 2018). Surprisingly, sexually transmitted infections (STDs) among teenagers have arisen as a major co... read more

The following questions have been prepared for the study What is the extent peer group influences students’ attitude toward the learning of Mathematics? What is the extent peer group influences students’ commitment and concentration toward the learning of Mathematics? What is the extent peer group influences students’ study habit toward the learning of Mathematics? What is the extent peer group influences students’ learning outcome in Mathematics classes? What is the exten... read more

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The implementation of the bimodal voter accreditation mechanism in Nigeria's 2023 general elections was intended to increase the electoral process's transparency and legitimacy (Okonji, 2022). According to Ogbom (2023), the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) is an electronic gadget intended to read Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and authenticate voters using their fingerprints to verify their eligibility to vote at a specific polling location. The Assistant Presid... read more