1. AN EVALUATION OF NON-TIMBER FOREST PRODUCTS AND THEIR IMPACT ON RURAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME
Background of Study
Forests produce a variety of items for domestic and industrial usage (Appiah 2009). Timber and non-timber items are divided into two categories (NTFPs). NTFPs serve a significant role in supporting the lives of populations living nea...
2. THE RELATIVE IMPACT OF OIL AND NON-OIL EXPORTS ON ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA: 1983-2007
Background to the study
Oil, a very versatile and flexible, non-repr...
3. ASSESSMENT OF TEACHING AND LEANING OF I.R.S AND THE INSTRUMENTALITY OF ICT IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL AYEDAADE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OSUN STATE
Background to the Study
Information and communication technology (ICT) is gaining importance in today's society, dubbed the information age, since it is considered to facilitate and accelerate our entrance into an information-based environment. In a...
4. THE SOUTH WEST AGITATION AND CLAMOUR FOR NIGERIA’S RESTRUCTURING IN THE FOURTH REPUBLIC
Background of the study
Nigeria's federalism since the pre-independence era has been a cause of considerable debate. More controversial is her return to democratic rule in 1999, which has resulted in the emergence of a new form of politics cen...
5. PROBLEMS OF TEACHING ARABIC LANGUAGE IN JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Background Of The Study
Because learning a language is both a scientific process and an activity that is centered on the learner, a broad variety of teaching-learning activities need to be created. However, due to a variety of impediments, the teaching...
6. THE UNITED NATION AND THE ARABIC-ISRAELI CONFLICTS (1948 – 1973)
ABSTRACT
This study was carried out to examine thethe united nation and the Arabic-Israeli conflicts (1948 – 1973). Specifically, the study examine the emergence of the Arab - Israeli conflicts, find out the role played by the united nations during the Arab...
7. PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND RHEOLOGICAL MODELING OF SYNERGISTIC INTERACTION OF SOME PLANT GUM EXUDATES.
ABSTRACT
The visco-elastic properties of Khayasenegalensis (KS gum), Anacardium occidentale (AO gum) and Acacia senegal (AS gum) blends in dilute solution were investigated. The gums were evaluated for intrinsic viscosity and the elastic component. Molecular conformation of the complex...
8. AN ANALYSIS OF ISLAMIC CIVIL PROCEDURE IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
As a result of interactions between individuals, it is normal for dispute to arise. Islamic Law had provided the procedures through which such dispute can be judicially determined. Nigerian Courts are enjoined to apply procedural Rules enunciated by Makili School of jurispruden...
9. AN ANALYSIS OF THE USE OF TESTIMONY AS A MEANS OF PROOF IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
It is natural and common in human society to have between individuals a kind of dispute that may probably arise. Islamic Law had laid down and provides the procedures through which such dispute can be judicially determined. Nigerian Courts are enjoined to apply principles and R...
10. THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPLICATIONS OF THE BOKO HARAM INSURGENCE IN NIGERIA: 2009-2013
Abstract
Boko Haram figuratively implies that western for nonIslamic education is a sin, is a very controversial Nigeria militant group that seeks for the imposition of sharia law in the entire northern states of Nigeria. The hierarchical structure of the group is not presently well def...
11. EFFECT OF TEACHING ORAL EXPRESSION ON DEVELOPING SPEAKING SKILLS OF SIS II STUDENTS
ABSTRACT
This research titled "effect of teaching oral expression on developing speaking skills of SIS II students in Arabic schools of Kaduna state-Nigeria”, aimed at finding the impact of teaching oral expression on developing speaking skills of SIS II students in Arabic sc...
12. AN ANALYSIS OF POST-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES OF ILMIYYAH SCHOOL GRADUATES (A CASE STUDY OF APAPA IGANMU LOCAL COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT AREA)
Background of the study
Qur c ānic education has been a fundamental duty upon every Muslim for over 1400years. Its system has grown from ancient to nomadic as well as modern methods, with varying factors and challenges of multifarious dimensions and mag...
13. EVALUATION OF LAGOS STATE PRIMARY PUPILS' ATTITUDE AND MOTIVATION FOR LEARNING ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS STUDIES
Background of the study
Islamic Studies revolves around learning about Islam and its creeds. The primary sources of Islamic Studies are Qur'an and Hadith. The original language of these two prime sources of Islamic knowledge is Arabic. Thus, t...
14. THE DEVELOPMENT OF ISLAMIC EDUCATION IN THE ERA OF PROPHET MUHAMMAD
ABSTRACT
This study was carried out to examine the development of Islamic education in the era of prophet Muhammad. Specifically, the study examine the history of Islamic education in the era of prophet Muhammad, find out the aims and objectives of isla...
15. AN ANALYSIS OF THE ATTITUDE AND PERCEPTION OF STUDENTS AND PARENTS TOWARD THE VIABILITY OF ARABIC EDUCATION IN LAGOS STATE
ABSTRACT
This thesis examines students' and parents' views on Arabic education in Lagos State, Nigeria. It analyses the elements that shape these attitudes and perceptions to illuminate the problems and potential of modern Arabic education. The...
16. AN APPRAISAL OF STAKEHOLDERS PERCEPTIONS OF THE PERCEIVED ROLES OF ARAB EMBASSIES IN ENHANCING ARABIC EDUCATION IN LAGOS STATE
ABSTRACT
This study provides a detailed appraisal of stakeholders’ perceptions regarding the roles of Arab embassies in enhancing Arabic education in Lagos State. The investigation explores how these diplomatic entities influence Arabic education...
17. A STUDY OF RELEVANCE OF THE USE OF LANGUAGE LABORATORY IN ISLAMIC STUDIES (A SURVEY OF SELECTED JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN IFAKO-IJAYE LOCAL GOVERNMENT)
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study
The integration of technology into education has significantl...
18. Design of a Computer-Based Animation System for Learning Arabic in Islamic Schools, Kano, Kano State
Background of the study
Arabic language learning is central to Islamic education; however, traditional methods often rely on rote memorization and static instructional materials that may not fully engage students. In Islamic schools in Kano, there is a growing need for inn...
19. The impact of religion on linguistic identity among Yoruba Muslims and Christians
Background of the study
Religion has historically played a critical role in shaping linguistic identity, particularly among communities where religious affiliation intersects with cultural heritage. Among Yoruba Muslims and Christians, religion not only guides spiritual b...
20. The effect of bilingualism on morphological processes in Hausa language in Kaduna
Background of the study
Bilingualism, prevalent in Kaduna, profoundly affects the morphological processes of the Hausa language. In a bilingual context where Hausa coexists with dominant languages like English and Arabic, speakers often negotiate dual linguistic systems....
21. An evaluation of language contact phenomena in historical Hausa texts in Kano
Background of the Study
Historical Hausa texts from Kano provide a rich resource for exploring language contact phenomena. Over centuries, Hausa has interacted with Arabic, Persian, and later European languages, leaving traces in script, vocabulary, and syntax. These text...
22. The impact of historical trade routes on lexical borrowing in Igbo language in Onitsha
Background of the Study
Historical trade routes have long been catalysts for linguistic exchange, and the Igbo language in Onitsha is a prime example of this phenomenon. As a major trading hub, Onitsha has facilitated interactions between the Igbo and various external cul...
23. The impact of historical trade routes on lexical borrowing in Igbo language in Onitsha
Background of the Study
Historical trade routes have long been catalysts for linguistic exchange, and the Igbo language in Onitsha is a prime example of this phenomenon. As a major trading hub, Onitsha has facilitated interactions between the Igbo and various external cul...
24. An examination of the influence of colonial languages on Hausa linguistic evolution in Kano
Background of the Study
Colonial languages, particularly English and Arabic, have significantly influenced the evolution of Hausa in Kano. During the colonial era, the introduction of English for administration and education, along with religious influences from Arabic, i...
25. An investigation of historical syntactic patterns in Hausa language in Northern Nigeria
Background of the Study
Historical syntactic patterns in the Hausa language offer insight into the linguistic evolution of Northern Nigeria. Through centuries of oral tradition, trade, and cultural exchange, Hausa has developed distinct syntactic features that reflect bot...
26. An Appraisal of the Influence of Historical Contact with Arabic on Hausa Language in Kano
Background of the Study
Hausa, a major language of Northern Nigeria, has a long history of contact with Arabic due to trade, religious propagation, and cultural exchange. This contact has significantly influenced Hausa vocabulary, syntax, and phonology (A...
27. An appraisal of traditional language contact phenomena and their impact on Hausa morphology
Background of the Study
Traditional language contact phenomena, such as trade, intermarriage, and cultural exchange, have profoundly impacted the morphological structure of Hausa. Historical interactions with neighboring languages—including Arabic,...
28. An Assessment of the Influence of Pre-Colonial Cultural Exchanges on Hausa Phonological Developments
Background of the Study
Pre-colonial cultural exchanges in Northern Nigeria significantly influenced Hausa phonology. Trade, migration, and interethnic contact introduced new sounds and phonological patterns into Hausa long before colonial rule (Abubakar,...
29. A Study on the Effect of Linguistic Borrowing on Nigerian Phonetics: A Case Study of Loanwords in Nigerian English
Background of the Study
Nigerian English, as a product of cultural and linguistic diversity, incorporates numerous loanwords from indigenous languages, Arabic, and colonial influences. This study investigates how linguistic borrowing affects the phonetics of Nigerian Engl...
30. An Examination of Pragmatic Variation in Nigerian Religious Discourses: A Case Study of Mosque Sermons
Background of the Study
Religious discourses, particularly mosque sermons, form a pivotal component of Nigeria’s sociocultural landscape, where pragmatic variation plays a crucial role in effective communication. This study examines how variations in pragmatic marke...
31. The Impact of Language Borrowing on Nigerian Phonology: A Study of Loanwords in Nigerian English
Background of the study
Language borrowing is a common phenomenon in multilingual societies, and Nigerian English is no exception. The integration of loanwords from indigenous languages, as well as global tongues such as Arabic, Portuguese, and French, has significantly influenced the p...
