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CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY For a start, I argue that colonialism, slave trade and missionaries are the pioneers of Western civilization in Africa. This is true to the extent that colonialism serves as a vehicle of western civilization in Africa. Colonialism, perceived in this context, is a forceful imposition of foreign rule over indigenous traditional political setting and foreign dominance and subjugation of Africans in all spheres ...

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The present technological advancement in many countries of the world requires that an individual be given a type of education that will prepare him as an all round consumer or producer of human and material resources in any society he may find himself. Nigeria economy is facing technological changes in business and industry. Hence the increasing demands for competent and efficient personnel ...

Abstract Nigeria has the highest number of diabetics in Sub-Saharan Africa. As a chronic illness, diabetes mellitus (DM) places serious constraints on the people living with diabetes mellitus. The short-term and long-term complications affecting the physical, psychological and social functioning of diabetics can impinge on their health-related quality of life (HRQOL). This study assessed and compared the HRQOL of diabetic patients and non-diabetics in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. Four ...

ABSTRACT This study was aimed at assessing the iron, zinc and anthropometric indices of pre-school children aged 2 – 5 years in Ozubulu. A total of two hundred and forty (240) preschool children were randomly selected. Questionnaire, anthropometric measurements, biochemical analysis and 3–day weighed food intake were used for data collection. Two hundred and forty (240) questionnaires were distributed to mothers and caregivers of the selected children. Out of the ...

Abstract:  This study was carried out to assess the problems and prospects of studying shorthand in Federal Colleges of Education in the North-Western Nigeria. In order to achieve this, four specific objectives were raised among which is identifying the problems faced by students of shorthand in Federal Colleges of Education in the North West Zone of Nigeria. As a guide for the researcher, four research questions and four Null hypotheses ...

Abstract:  This study was carried out to determine the influence of business education skills in promoting Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) in North-Western Geopolitical Zone of Nigeria. The study had five specific objectives which aimed at determining: how book-keeping/accounting skills influence the success of SMEs, the ways through which marketing skills influence the success of SMEs, how office technology and management skills influence the survival of SMEs, how leadership ...

Abstract  The study sets out to investigate the process of establishing and managing e–libraries in universities in Northwest zone of Nigerian. Issues of e-library management such as where the elibrary should be established, access to the e-library, computer usage, registration of users, staff structure and training were investigated. In addition, various services available in the university e-libraries ranging from virtual to reprography were discussed, staff competency in managing e-libraries in ...

  CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background to the Study Higher institutions in Nigeria have been saddled with the main responsibility of training both youths and the nation’s professional personnel such as managers, scientists, engineers and technicians who participate in the development, adaptation and diffusion of innovations in the country. The development of higher education in the country is correlated with economic development. However, matching the quality of the products of institutions ...

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background to the Study Higher education, as defined by National Policy on Education (1998) is the education given after secondary education in Universities, Colleges of education, Polytechnics, Monotechnics, including those institutions offering correspondence courses. The goals of tertiary education in Nigeria as spelt out by the policy are: to contribute to national development through high level relevant manpower training; to develop and inculcate proper values for the ...

CHAPTER ONE Introduction Background to the Study Diarrhoea accounts for high levels of mortality in young children in developing countries like Nigeria, despite worldwide efforts to improve overall child health levels. Each year, in the developing countries of Asia, Africa and Latin America, approximately five million children under five years of age die from acute diarrhoea. About 80 per cent of these deaths are in the first two years of ...

ABSTRACT This research work explored the issue of early marriage in Nigeria. It shed light specifically on reasons behind its perpetuation, its harmful consequences, shows how it constitutes a barrier to education and enjoyment of human rights by girls and how it further threatens the development of the country. The findings from respondents and extensive reading of materials related to early marriage suggest that early marriage is due to various ...

Abstract:  A study of the effects of multi- dimensional variables associated with female enrollment into technology programmes in the Federal polytechnics in Northern states was undertaken to determine its effect, so as to proffer solution to the problem in the area of research. Expost factor method was employed, while Likert scale and personally designed questionnaire were used as instruments to elicit relevant information sought for the study. A sample size ...

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CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Students are so anxious about themselves and all that affect their lives. Sometimes they ask certain questions about themselves which requires parent/guardians response they ask questions such as where do bodies comes from, why do bodies need father etc they equally ask questions based on films, audio, television programme watched and magazines they read. The secondary school and society at large have now realized ...

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1              BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY In many institutions around the world the word “MALPRACTICE” has become a common phenomenon. According to oxford dictionary, malpractice is defined as: “a careless illegal or unacceptable behaviour by the somebody in a professional or official positive, e.g. medical practice”. Advance learners dictionary defines malpractice as act of behaviour improperly and illegal in one’s business affairs. ...

CHAPTER ONE 1.1     INTRODUCTION. Our present concern about skills development in information and communication technology in Nigeria classroom stem from the fact that skills development in information and communication technology in Nigeria classrooms have not received the attention it deserved because modern life requires that the quality of education be improved. In the present day secondary schools, lack of skills in ICT has lead to the problem the  students are ...

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY The Nigerian education philosophy is based on the integration of individual into a sound and effective citizen vis-à-vis the acquisition of appropriate skills, abilities and competences, both mental and physical, as equipment for the individual to live in and contribute to the development of his society. It is within this framework that adult education especially for women becomes relevant. Similarly, the United Nations ...

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY During the colonial era education was mostly in the hands of the missionaries who introduced a type of education known as the Latin grammar. The grammar schools offer very little subject based on the types on curriculum specified by colonial masters and by the agency establishing them, which is the introduction of their educational system and also incorporate into their ideas and opinions. ...

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY In Nigeria today, there exist several higher institutions of learning, in order to create a good image for these institutions information has to be effectively and efficiently disseminated. This process of exchanging information is known as communication. For any society to function well the people should be able to transmit knowledge intentions, feelings, business from one person to another effective communication brings about ...

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY The teaching of science principles and concepts are regarded as the vehicle for rigid technological development and scientific innovations. There are other areas where good knowledge of science subject are required, such areas include manufacturing of nuclear power stations, production of medicine and related area such as geophysics. The role of science in both national and global development of technology cannot be over ...