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ABSTRACT A residual clay soil was collected at Bako village along Gwagwalada-Garki road in Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria using the method of disturbed sampling. The clay was characterized and microstructural tests including X-ray Diffraction (XRD) test, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) test and Electron Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS) tests were also conducted on the clay soil. The clay was then compacted at Standard Proctor energy level to obtain the Maximum Dry ...

ABSTRACT Malaria is one of the most debilitating  tropical parasitic  diseases and the greatest cause  of hospitalization   and  death.   Recurring  problems  of drug  resistance  are reinforcing the need for finding new antimalarial drugs.  In this respect, natural plant products are the main sources of biologically  active compounds and have potential for the development of novel antimalarial drugs.  The present study was designed to elucidate bioactive metabolite and in vivo antimalaria ...

ABSTRACT The general aim and objectives of the study is to establish the influence of staff attitudes and information flow systems in Health Management System in general hospital in Niger State, the gap, staff attitudes has produced, challenges encountered and a way forward in general hospitals in Niger State. Descriptive survey design was used and a self-administered questionnaire for data collection. The population of the study comprised  of  both  the  ...

Abstract Criminality rate  relating  to  urban  insecurity  keep  mounting  on  daily  bases  due  to government failure to provide adequate security. Cities inhabitants have been victims of one form of crime or the other and over half of the crimes occurred in our neighbourhoods. Provision of building security components has long been associated with reduction of crime due to its involvement in prevention of unauthorized access or damages to life and ...

ABSTRACT The work focuses on the development of a low cost briquette making machine using Rice husks and Sugarcane baggase as selected materials. The realization that deforestation and wood fuel shortages are likely to become pressing problems in many countries has turned attention to other types of biomass fuel. However, rice husks and sugarcane baggasse residues are often bulky and difficult to burn which lead to this conversion technique developed. ...

ABSTRACT Vaccine hesitancy has been growing in an alarming rate and as a result, innocent children are dying. This study investigated the information behaviour of mothers in Minna, Niger state about information on measles vaccination. Information processing theory was also used as a theoretical framework while grounded theory was used as the methodology. Also, concept mapping and in-depth interview were employed to collect data until saturation level was attained at ...

ABSTRACT Globally, shopping malls trends have been changing from open precinct to larger shopping malls. This transition is heading towards a more enclosed and air conditioned environment as compared to the older forms of shopping centres such as arcade and plazas, which were designed opened. Shopping malls in Nigeria are therefore evolving into high consumption area of electricity, as a result of reclusive design approach due to minimum or no ...

ABSTRACT In this study selected natural waxes were blended with other selected synthetic waxes like paraffin wax and microcrystalline wax for the purpose of investment casting. Beeswax, carnauba wax and microcrystalline wax were selected to be blended with paraffin wax at the proportion of; 100%-0%, 80%-20%, 60%-40%, 50%-50%, 40%-60%, 20%-80%, and 0%-100%  for  each  blend.  Wax  properties  like  ash  content,  density,  specific  gravity, melting point, surface finishing, and shrinkage were ...

ABSTRACT This experiment was conducted to investigate the growth performance and carcass characteristics of weaner rabbits fed varying levels of Stylosanthes hamata leaf meal in the diet. The rabbits were randomly allocated into five treatment groups with three replicates comprising of  two rabbits in each replicate. The rabbits were initially weighed and there after,  subsequent  weights  were  taken  at  weekly  intervals  throughout  the  experimental period which lasted for twelve weeks. ...

Abstract This study investigated the impact of information and communication technology on teaching and learning of physics. The respondents used for the study were one hundred and fifty-seven (157) physics students and two (2) physics teachers drawn randomly from two senior secondary schools from each of the five educational districts out of the six educational districts available in Lagos State. Three null hypotheses were postulated and tested at level of ...

Abstract This study was on the role of Delta Broadcasting Service (DBS) Radio in managing Ehwrereko and Afiesere crisis in Ughelli North LGA Area, Delta State. Three objectives were raised which included: To examine causes of communal crisis in Ehwrereko and Afiere, to examine the role of Delta Broadcasting Service (DBS) Radio in managing Ehwrereko and Afiesere crisis in Ughelli North LGA Area and to ascertain how has Delta Broadcasting ...

Abstract Indeed, the oil industry plays a significant role in the recipient countries' economic development. Therefore, for strategic reasons, the majority of oil-rich countries spend their oil sector profits in non-oil businesses. However, the realism of achieving this goal in the context of the Nigerian economy has become murky during the previous 50 years. The way that such oil wealth has been used in Nigeria so far has been highly ...

Abstract This study was on the impact of Sunday school on church growth. Three objectives were raised which included: To examine how to use Sunday school campaigns in motivating and strengthening backsliding church members, to determine the rate of church growth attained during Sunday school campaigns and to ascertain the growth between the Sunday school attendance and the members of the church. A total of 77 responses were received and ...

Abstract This study was on the challenges of youth participation in politics and governance, a case study of Barkin Ladi LGC, Plateau State. Three objectives were raised which included:  To understand the reasons for the formation of Not too young to rule, to identify the challenges to youth participation in Nigeria politics and to ascertain the level of youth marginalization in political participation in Nigeria. A total of 77 responses ...

Abstract This study was on population growth effect on transportation facilities. Three objectives were raised which included:   examine the socio-economic effect of population growth on the livelihood of Warri people, examine the effects of population growth on transportation facilities in Warri Metropolis, examine the causes and consequent effects of rapid population growth in the area, identify the predominant mode of transportation and the transport facilities provided in the study area, ...

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1   BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY The origin of mass education in the north started in the late 1940s to early 1950s when the first bold step was taken with the establishment of the Northern Regional literacy Agency (NORLA) with head quarters in Zaria. The main objectives of the Agency was to raise the literacy level of northern Nigeria populace, hence it started with a vigorous campaign against ...

Abstract This study was on influence of Cartoon on News Paper Readership Among Student. Three objectives were raised which included: To determine the relevance of cartoon, to determine the influence of cartoon on newspaper readership among student and to determine the  influence of cartoon on newspaper readership among students of university of Lagos Akoka. A total of 77 responses were received and validated from the enrolled participants where all respondents ...

Abstract This study was on Fraud prevention and control in commercial Bank. Three objectives were raised which included:   To examine if management control has contributed to the breakdown in the internal audit systems of the selected commercial banks, to determine if Management control have effect on Whistle blowing in the selected commercial banks and to ascertain the way of preventing fraud in commercial bank. A total of 77 responses were ...

Abstract This study was on evaluation of the Role of Social and Economic Infrastructure in the Promotion of Business Activities in Nigeria. Selected Smes in Abuja. Three objectives were raised which included:  To identify infrastructure challenges that affect business activities in FCT Abuja, to evaluate the specific roles played by both economic and social infrastructures in promoting business activities in FCT Abuja, to suggest entrepreneurial policies that will enhance the ...

Abstract Since 1976, when Akure was named the administrative center of Ondo State, it has undergone fast expansion in terms of the city's population growth and urban sprawl. Environmental and climatic issues can be brought about by these agents of landuse and landcover changes. Because of this, we combined field surveys, geographic information system (GIS) methodologies, and temporal remote sensing data to discover changes in land use and land cover ...