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AUDIENCE PERCEPTION OF THE IMPACT OF INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE ON THE UNDERSTANDING OF BROADCASTING PROGRAMMES AMONG WARRI RESIDENTS

Abstract Indigenous language broadcasting in Nigeria is common and scholars have focused on how they enhance message delivery but not much on how it promotes indigenous languages. This study focused on audience’ consumption of indigenous language programmes, how much it learns about indigenous languages from such programmes and how the programmes contribute to mother-tongue development. The study explored cultural norm theory and adopted survey, while mean scores were used for ...

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CHALLENGES OF WOMEN INVOLVED IN AQUACULTURAL ACTIVITIES (A CASE STUDY OF OTUOCHA, ANAMBRA EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA ANAMBRA STATE)

Abstract This study was on challenges of women involved in aquacultural activities. Three objectives were raised which included:  Determine the socio-economic characteristics of the women involved in aquacultural activities in the study area, Highlight the roles and potentials of women across small-scale fisheries and aquaculture development in the study area, Identify the strengths and the opportunities available for the women fisherfolks to counteract their weaknesses and threats limiting their efficiency ...

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SOCIOCULTURAL BASES OF CHILD ABUSE

Abstract This study was on sociocultural bases of child abuse. Three objectives were raised which included; To ascertain the influence of Customs of parents on child abuse, to ascertain the influence of Religious Beliefs of parent on child abuse and to ascertain the influence of level of education on parents on child abuse. A total of 77 responses were received and validated from the enrolled participants where all respondents were ...

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THE EFFECT OF LANGUAGE DIVERSITY ON NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

ABSTRACT In the Nigerian state lies the problem of unity ever since its existence. Overtime, several linguists have tried to look at the diverse ethnolinguistic groups and a way out of Nigeria‟s persistent ethnic problems. Presently, Nigeria has about three hundred and fifty (350) ethnic groups alongside five hundred and twenty two (522) languages. The main problem however is the challenge of harnessing our diversities towards a viable national development. ...

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IJEBU-JESHA UNION CONFERENCE AND THE SOCIO–ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF IJEBU–JESHA, 1919 To 2010

CHAPTER ONE 1.1  BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Ijebu-jesha Unions’ Conference is the Umbrella Organization for all Social and Cultural Societies in Ijebu-jesha. An organization, according to the Oxford Dictionary means, a group of people who form a business, club etc, together in order to achieve a particular aim. Therefore, Ijebu-jesha Unions’ Conference is formed by some Ijebu-jesha indigenes in diaspora who share the same motives. This research work principally focuses ...

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THE IMPACT OF SATELLITE TELEVISION ON NIGERIAN CULTURE

ABSTRACT This research work is set to see how satellite television has affected the knowledge, belief, art, morals, law, customs and any other capabilities and habits acquired by Nigerians as a member of the society. The first chapter explains the introduction of the study, statement of the problem, purpose of the study, significance of the study, delimitation of the study, limitation of the study, historical background of Osun State Polytechnic, ...

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A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE CONCEPT OF PRIESTHOOD IN IGBO TRADITIONAL RELIGION AND CATHOLIC PRIESTHOOD

TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER ONE Introduction……………………………………………….………….1 1.1 Background of Study……………………………………………..…..3 1.2 Statement of Problem…………………………………………..…….4 1.3 Purpose of Study………………………………………………..……5 1.4 Significance of Study……………………………………………..….6 1.5 Scope of Study……………………………………………………….6 1.6 Methodology…………………………………………………………7 1.7 Division of Work…………………………………………………….7 CHAPTER TWO Literature Review……………………………………………….…..9 2.1 Priesthood in African Traditional Religion (Francis Arinze and Ikenga Metuh)……………………………………….. …..9 2.2 Priesthood in Roman Catholic Church (Vatican 11 Council Document)……………………………………………………….…….15 2.3 Priesthood in Judaism (The Sacred Scripture)…………………….23     CHAPTER THREE 3.0 ...

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THE RELEVANCE OF TRADITIONAL RULERS IN CONTEMPORARY NIGERIA AS GOVERNANCE

ABSTRACT Prior to 1861 when Britain annexed Lagos, governance in what is known as Nigeria revolved around Traditional rulers.  There is no doubt that traditional rulers in Nigeria have witnessed the erosion of their powers.  This political scenario had elicited so many arguments among stakeholders and traditional rulers on their role and relevance in the emerging political arrangement. It is on this note that this research may be timely and ...

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STIGMATIZATION AND ALIENATION OF UNMARRIED TEENAGE MOTHERS IN SUBCULTURE

 Abstract This study attempts to examine Stigmatization and Alienation of Unmarried Teenage Mothers in Sub-Culture (Agege Lga Of Lagos State). The study adopted a qualitative approach. While a total of 200 respondents were selected using simple random sampling, the research instrument was a structured questionnaire having both open and closed ended questions. Also, three hypotheses were tested in the course of the study. The finding reveals that Western culture fuels the pressure ...

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AN ASSESSMENT OF INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN NIGERIAN MOTHER-IN-LAW AND THEIR DAUGHTERS-IN-LAW

ABSTRACT CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study 1.2 Statement of the Problem 1.3 Purpose of the Study 1.4 Research Questions 1.5 Research Hypotheses 1.6 Significance of the Study 1.7 Scope of the Study 1.9 Definition of Terms CHAPTER TWO REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 2.1 conceptual review 2.2 Dimensions Of The Early In-Law Relationship 2.3 Behavior In The Relationship 2.4 Future Expectations Of Positive And Negative Changes 2.5 Other ...

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THE CONSEQUENCES OF DIVORCE IN BENIN KINGDOM

ABSTRACT Marriage is a sacred institution that must be well prepared for. Failure to plan before entering the union is planning to fail after entering the union. Every wedlock is bound to fail depending on the attitudes and inputs of the spouses involved.  Divorce is a common feature in the Nigerian society and worldwide. Using Benin Kingdom, as the central focus, Copies of questionnaire were used to elicit data from ...

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THE ROLE OF OONI OF IFE IN CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT

TABLE OF CONTENT Title page Approval page Dedication Acknowledgment Abstract Table of content CHAPETR ONE 1.0   INTRODUCTION  1.1        Background of the study 1.2        Statement of problem 1.3        Objective of the study 1.4        Research Hypotheses 1.5        Significance of the study 1.6        Scope and limitation of the study 1.7       Definition of terms 1.8       Organization of the study CHAPETR TWO 2.0   LITERATURE REVIEW CHAPETR THREE 3.0        Research methodology 3.1    sources of data collection 3.3        Population of the study 3.4        Sampling and sampling ...

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THE EFFICACY OF THE ENTHRONEMENT OF OBA OF BENIN AND THE CULTURAL IMPLICATION

Abstract The study provides an historical overview to the legitimacy and enthronement process of the Oba of Benin Kingdom from coming to power of the Oba dynasty till the British conquest. It is argued that the Benin Kingdom between the thirteenth and nineteenth centuries was a super-complex society but not a state, as it was not based on suprakin (territorial) social ties and there was no professional (bureaucratic) administration in ...

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WIDOWHOOD PRACTICE IN NIGERIA

CHAPTER 1 Introduction Discrimination against women is defined by Article 1 of the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women 1979 (referred to as the 1979 Convention) as “any distinction, exclusion or restriction made on the basis of sex which has the effect or purpose of impairing or nullifying the recognition, enjoyment or exercise by women, irrespective of their marital status, on a basis ...

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AN APPRAISAL OF CULTURAL FESTIVAL OF AFIZERE (JARAWA) PEOPLE OF JOS EAST PLATEAU STATE, NIGERIA

CHAPTER ONE Introduction Cultural festivals have been an integral part of human beings for a long period of time and have been practised in different parts of Africa. Such festivals are meant to celebrate some deities or ancestral gods to bring rain, prevent drought, bountiful harvest,to protect deathfertility and among others (Banjoko, 2009).Despite the fact that, many of these festivals have religious origins they entwine cultural and religious significance in ...

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EVALUATION OF THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR ARTS AND CULTURE TO NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

ABSTRACT The main objective of the study is to evaluate the contribution of National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) to National Development. Since its inception in 1975, the extent to which the council has achieved its stated objectives has not been determined. A comparison of reports in the arts and cultural sector reveals an increasing need for information by way of statistics, inventories, evaluation among others to assess and ...

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FESTAC ’77 PLANNING EXECUTION AND SOCIOECONOMIC CONSEQUENCES ON NIGERIA FROM 1966-1977

            CHAPTER ONE                                         INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study The Second World Black and African Festival of Art and Culture, popularly referred to as FESTAC 77, has a long and interesting history behind it. It is a history that is linked to some of the epochal events in the history of Black and African peoples. These are slavery, colonialism, neo-colonialism and imperialism. It would be ...

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A SOCIO-ECONOMIC RESPONSIBILITIES OF WOMEN IN OTUKPO CLAN IN THE 20TH CENTURY

TABLE OF CONTENTS TITLE PAGE- -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           i CERTIFICATION-     -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           ii DEDICATION-          -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS-  -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           iv TABLE OF CONTENTS-       -           -           -           -           -           -           -           -           vi CHAPTER ONE GENERAL INTRODUCTION Background of the Study- -           -           ...

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TRADITIONAL INSTITUTION COMMUNICATION NETWORKING SYSTEM AS AN INSTRUMENT FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT

ABSTRACT The study is a critical examination of the role of traditional institution communication network system as an instrument for rural development. Notwithstanding the various modern means of communication such as radio, internet, television, newspapers, magazines, etc. The rural means of communication is still the epitome for rural development. These traditional medium of communication includes the following talking drum, Smoke signals, Open market, Age groups, palm fronds, The town crier ...

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TRADITIONAL MARRAIGE CEREMONY ON THE YOUTHS

ABSTRACT The aim of this study is to find out the effects of traditional marriage ceremony on the youths among Bini-speaking people of Edo State. One hundred and thirty three questionnaire were distributed and one hundred and sixty were collected from both married men and women in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State and some youths. Percentages were employed in all analysis. On investigation, the researchers found out that ...

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