1. A CRITICAL SURVEY OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND ITS IMPACTS AND EFFECTS ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN NIGERIA
Background of the study
The construction sector makes a considerable contribution to the economy, and its operations are vital to fulfilling national socioeconomic development goals such as supplying housing, infrastructure, and jobs (Anaman & Osei-...
2. THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON STUDENTS' READING CULTURE IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Globally, the concept of reading is one of the essential building blocks of learning, it is a process that requires the use of complex thought processes to interpret printed symbols as meaningful units, and to comprehend them as...
3. PRIVATE OWNERSHIP AND EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT: ISSUES AND CHALLENGES
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
The Management and administration of the Nigeria Educational system is by law vested concurrently in the hands of the Federal, State and Local Government. Whereas the Federal and State Governments carry out their responsibility a...
4. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF ROAD ACCIDENTS (A CASE IN ENUGU STATE FROM 1993 TO 2000)
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
In the world today, transportation which is the conveyance of goods and passengers from one phase to another or the movement of commuter and their goods, produce and products, and/or they themselves from one location to another h...
5. AN EVALUATION OF THE ROLE OF YOUTHS IN NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: A STUDY OF IKWO LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL, EBONYI STATE, 2015-2020
Background of the study
Without a doubt, a country's growth is mainly determined by its youthful population's productivity and creativity. As a result, youths' contributions to national development cannot be overlooked in national developmen...
6. DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF CURRENCY CONVERTER FOR MAJOR WORLD COUNTRIES
LITERATURE REVIEW
Concept of exchange rate exposure
Notwithstanding the fact that the conversion rates of different currencies to
one another usually change over time, it can provide the condition of risk for
dif...
7. A CRITICAL STRUCTURAL DETAILING OF A SINGLE STOREY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING WITH RETAINING WALL
CHAPTER ONE
In the building business, there is only one method by which information is sent to a contractor. Designers in the engineering sector communicate to each order by means of drawing and specification. An engineering drawing, wh...
8. ASSESSMENT OF COMPUTER BASED CENSUS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: A CASESTUDY OF NATIONAL POPULATION COMMISSION (NPC)
Introduction
From time immemorial, the census has been a trustworthy activity on which the government relies for decision-making as well as administrative and planning support. According to Robert M. Groves, Director of the United States Census Bureau (2010);
...
9. RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CULTURAL TOURISM AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN UMUAGBOM COMMUNITY IN IMO STATE
Background of The Study
Community development has played a vital role in some Nigerian communities by eradicating suffering such as illiteracy and disease, thus improving the standard of living of the people within the community, and by instilling a sense of citizenship...
10. ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT IN ATAKUNMOSA WEST LGA OF OSUN STATE
Background of the study
Since the implementation of the 1976 local government reform, the concept of local government administration in Nigeria has gained considerable interest both domestically and globally. The local government level, according...
11. THE INFLUENCE OF VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION ON EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN KWARA STATE
Background of the study
Education in specialized trades and professions is almost certainly the source of both socioeconomic and political steadiness (Kutz, 2021). According to the National Policy on Education, "that component of education which le...
12. THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT AGENCIES IN URBAN HOUSING DELIVERY
ABSTRACT
There is a continuous exacerbation of environmental problems in big cities of today’s world, thereby, diminishing the quality of life in them. Of particular concern is the fact that today’s megacities are evolving i...
13. UTILIZATION OF STEEL SLAG FOR STABILIZATION OF A LATERITIC SOIL
ABSTRACT
A lateritic soil classified as sandy clay or (CL) and A-7-6 (5) according to Unified Soil Classification System (USCS) and AASHTO classification system respectively, was treated with up to 10% pulverized steel slag (an industrial waste pr...
14. EXAMINATION OF CAUSES OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT FAILURES AND ABANDONEMTS IN NIGERIA
Abstract
Abandoned projects and construction failures includes construction projects and civil infrastructure development projects such as houses, churches, schools, roads, bridges, dams, tunnels, airfields, and harbors. . This study was conducted to investigate the ca...
15. RELIABILITY ANALYSIS OF REINFORCED CONCRETE BRIDGE DECKS SUBJECT TO FATIGUE
Problem Statement
Deterioration of reinforced concrete bridge decks has been a major problem in the country. Both Federal Ministry of Works and Federal Roads Maintenance Agency records show that as at the year 2008, there were 1,696 Bridges that had been completed from year to year an...
16. MAKURDI AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING, MARKURDI, BENUE STATE
0 BACKGROUND TO THE PROJECT
The airport terminal is a building at an airport where passengers transfer between ground transportation and the facilities that allow them to board and disembark from the aircraft. Within the terminal, passengers purchase tickets, transfer thei...
17. MODAL ANALYSIS OF VERTICALLY CURVED CONCRETE FLYOVER BRIDGES
ABSTRACT
The effectiveness and sensitivity of vertically curved concrete flyover bridge (VCCFB) profile is presented. Modal analysis was conducted on three VCCFB models; one for a profile achieved using horizontal beams, profile achieved using slightly curved beams and a profile achieve...
18. THE EVALUATION OF CERAMIC WASTE AS PARTIAL REPLACEMENT OF COARSE AGGREGATE IN HOT MIX ASPHALT
ABSTRACT The study investigates the suitability of ceramic waste aggregate (CWA) as partial replacement for coarse aggregate in asphalt concrete. In order to achieve the aim of the study, consistency tests such as sieve analysis, aggregate crushing and impact value, water absorption, particle sha...
19. AN ANALYSIS OF LEGAL FRAMEWORK ON COMBATING CYBERCRIME IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
This research provides a conceptual discourse into the challenges of cybercrimes and the modes of curbing it. The modern society today faces with the greatest achievements of technical and technological development, associated by rapid expansion of information technology and au...
20. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A METRE BRIDGE
ABSTRACT
The work started with an extensive literary research in an attempt to find out facts about the instrument. This led to probing the history of Wheatstone bridge, hour it was developed up till the point Wheatstone Bridges of different desig...
21. DOMESTIC_AIRPORT_TERMINAL_BUILDING
BACKGROUND TO THE PROJECT
The airpot terminal is a building at an airport where passengers transfer between ground transportation and the facilities that allow them to board and disembark from the aircraft. Within the terminal, passengers purchase tickets, transfer their luggage, and go...
22. DEFICIT FINANCING AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
ABSTRACT
This study carried out an in-depth investigation of the effects of deficit financing on economic growth in the Sub-Sahara African countries, using Cameroon, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa as the sample size. The longitudinal research design was used since the data obtained for...
23. THE EFFECT OF PRIVATIZATION AND COMMERCIALIZATION OF GOVERNMENT OWNED INDUSTRIES IN DEVELOPING ECONOMY
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Today, we are witnesses to sweeping changes that are taking place in the economies of both developed and developing countries. These changes relate to efforts to move away from government ownership, control or participation in the economy towards free enterprise...
24. INTELLIGENCE GATHERING ON KIDNAPPING INCIDENCE USING GEOSPATIAL TECHNOLOGIES
ABSTRACT
Of late, Nigeria has been posed to all forms of insecurities which threatens the existence of the entire nation. Of the several crimes being perpetrated, is the act of kidnapping. The crime of kidnapping for ransom has become so rampant in various parts of the country particula...
25. ORIGAMI AND TENSEGRITY: STRUCTURES AND METAMATERIALS
ABSTRACT
In recent years, the call for multi-functional structural systems has increased substantially, with potential applications across scales: from deployable outer space structures [1], [2], to transformable multi-role robots [3], [4], and to microstructures of metamaterials [5]&nd...
26. EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTS OF LABORATORY AND DISCUSSION METHODS ON PERFORMANCE AND RETENTION OF CHEMISTRY STUDENTS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Background to the Study
Chemistry is a science based discipline offered in the SeniorSecondary School Level of Education in Nigeria; it is one of the core science subject offered by students who want to take to professions in health, engineering and sciences. It is the...
27. DESIGN_AND_CONSTRUCTION_OF_AN_INVERTER_TYPE_ARC_WELDING_MACHINE
THE BACKGROUND
Welding is a way of heating pieces of metal using electricity or a flame so that they melt and stick together. It can simply be defined as the process of joining two or more pieces of metal to make the act as a single piece. This is often done by melting the work pieces a...
28. EFFECTS OF MNEMONIC AND PRIOR KNOWLEDGE-BASED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES ON SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ LEARNING OUTCOMES IN MATHEMATICS IN IBADAN
Background to the Study
Mathematics is perhaps one of the most dreaded subjects at all levels of education, especially secondary schools where the subject is made compulsory. It has been described as the bedrock of national development and a subject without which a nati...
29. AN ASSESSMENT OF ICT AND ITS EFFECT ON NIGERIAN YOUTHS BEHAVIORAL DECADENCE
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Communication is defined as "an interaction process in which individuals or groups relate to one another and exchange information, experiences, and culture" (Okunna, 1999). Bridges and gulfs are built as a result of suc...
30. AN ASSESSMENT OF MAINTENANCE IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS IN ACCORDANCE TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT( A CASE STUDY OF ORON LGA, AKWA IBOM STATE)
Background Of Study
The requirement to design and produce projects in the smallest amount of time led to the development of project management. In complicated initiatives, project management is required to offer a sense of purpose and to establish a foc...
31. EVALUATION OF THE ATTITUDE OF RADIOGRAPHERS TOWARDS GERIATRIC PATIENTS IN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF HEALTH IBADAN(UCH)
Background of the study
The provision of healthcare services to the geriatric population presents unique challenges and opportunities for healthcare professionals worldwide. As the global population continues to age, the demand for medical imaging servi...
32. CAUSES AND EFFECT OF CONTAMINATED WATER ON HUMAN HEALTH
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the study
Water contamination remains a critical public health issue gl...
33. MASS MEDIA AND ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS CONSCIOUSNESS AMONG THE YOUTHS IN ABAKALIKI EBONYI STATE
Background of the Study
The role of mass media in fostering environmental awareness and consciousness among the youth in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, is critical in the context of growing environmental challenges. Mass media, through its wide reach and influence, has the po...
34. INVESTIGATING THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN ACCESSING THE E- RESOURCES AMONG UNDERGRADUATES (A CASE STUDY OF FACULTY OF ARTS UNDERGRADUATES OF SA'ADU ZUNGUR UNIVERSITY GADAU)
Background of the Study
The increasing integration of social media into various facets of life, particularly in education, has revolutionized how students access information and resources. The influence of social media in higher education is profound, with platforms like Facebook, Twitt...
