1. A CRITICAL EVALUATION OF APAPA PORT ACCESS
Background To The Study
It's important to emphasize the importance of Apapa Creek Road. Any traffic congestion on it would undoubtedly cause several glitches in the logistics company, which is the primary operation on this route.
Creek roa...
2. EVALUATION OF THE ADAPTATION STRATEGIES TO CLIMATE VARIABILITY AMONG ARABLE CROP FARMERS
Background of the Study
Agriculture is one of Nigeria's most significant economic sectors, accounting for over 42 percent of the country's GDP and more than 70 percent of non-oil exports. It meets more than 80% of the country's food requirements. Approximate...
3. THE IMPLICATION OF HERDSMEN BANDITRY ACTIVITIES ON FOOD SCARCITY IN NIGERIA
Background Of The Study
Food scarcity, with its dangers for survival and serious physical and psychological discomfort, has been part of human experience and human culture from the earliest inception of language and thought. The need to overcome the cha...
4. THE ADMINISTRATION OF COLONIAL TAXATION IN ZARIA PROVINCE
Introduction
By 1900, the partition of Africa among the colonizing powers of Europe -France, Britain, Germany, Belgium, Dutch, Italy and Portugal was practically completed. Though, the detailed demarcation of the co...
5. THE EFFECT OF BUSH BURNING ON AGRICULTURAL LAND
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY
Burning with reference to land cultivation is a method of land preparation (Joseph, 2019). In Edo State generally and in Ekiadolor in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo Stat...
6. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF INDUSTRIAL WATER POLLUTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Water pollution is a major problem in the global context, and it has been suggested that is the leading worldwide cause of deaths and diseases (Ademoroti 1996). The growth of the major industrial cities also caused water pollutio...
7. INFLUENCE OF AVAILABILITY AND ADEQUACY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE TEACHERS ON THE PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENT
EXCERPT FROM THE STUDY
Agricultural science teachers are always interested to finish the syllabus before the external examination – Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) conducted by West African Examination Council (WAEC). Agricultural science is one of th...
8. THE ROLE OF FULANI RADIO IN RESOLVING HERDSMEN-FARMERS CRISIS IN NIGERIA
EXCERPT FROM THE STUDY
The herdsmen/farmers crises pose a threat to democratic governance as the level of intolerance among the herdsmen and farmers in Nigeria has deteriorated to unimaginable level of arms struggle resulting in countless deaths among villagers with the...
9. DETERMINATION OF RESILIENCE OF BROILERS FARMERS
ABSTRACT
The contributions of the poultry farms to Nigerian economic development will depend on its resilience to distortions in the ever changing economic scenario.This study evaluates the resilience status of poultry (broiler) farms in Del...
10. BROILER PRODUCTION AND VALUE IN IMO STATE A CASE STUDY OF EZINITTLE MBAISE
ABSTRACT
The cost and return analysis of different sizes of integrated broiler farms in Oru East in Imo State has been carried out based on the primary data collected from 150 broiler farmers for the period Mar 2011 to Feb 2012. The study has shown that...
11. ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF PINEAPPLE PRODUCTION
Background to the Study
Nigeria is largely an agrarian country, because 70 percent of the population is engaged in agricultural production at a sustainable level des...
12. ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF PIG PRODUCTION
Background of the Study
In Nigeria, human population is out growing food production resulting to food crisis in the country (F.O.S., 2007). This is...
13. EFFECTS OF SMALL SCALE BUSINESS ON THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF LAGOS)
ABSTRACT
The main purpose of this study is to know the roles and efforts of Small Scale Business Enterprises in the Nigerian Economic Development. Every nation no matter the nature and rate of available human and material resources under its disposal can hardly attain g...
14. IMPACT OF AGRICULTURAL OUTPUT ON NIGERIAN ECONOMY
Background of the study
One of the important objectives of macroeconomic policy in has been the rapid economic growth of an economy. Economic growth is defined as “the process whereby the real per capita income of a country over a long period of time.” Econo...
15. A REVIEW ON THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT IN POVERTY ALLEVIATION IN NIGERIA
Background to the Study
Every government has as one of its main goals enhancing the wellbeing of its people. The fundamental principle of welfareism embraces all coordinated efforts made to ameliorate and raise the standard of life of the populace, hence fostering econ...
16. AN ANALYSIS OF THE FUNCTIONS OF ICT AS A CHANGE AGENT FOR QUALITY EDUCATION IN TERTIARY INSTITUTION IN NIGERIA
Background of the study
The term "quality assurance" refers to a notion that encompasses a wide range of activities with the overarching goal of enhancing the educational system's input, process, and final product in terms of their respective levels of exc...
17. AN INVESTIGATION ON THE IMPACT OF NITROGEN FERTILIZER AND PLANT SPACING ON TWO PASTURE GRASSES (brachiaria decumbens and digitaria decumbens )
INTRODUCTION
Forage and fodder crops are essential to the productivity of Nigeria's domestic ruminant population, which is estimated to number 101 million animals (Fed Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources, 2008). It is believed that just a pitiful 3% of...
18. ANALYSIS ON THE STATUS OF PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION OF CEREAL IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF STUDY
Cereal grains are by far the most significant plants for humans to eat out of all the other kinds of plants that may provide sustenance. Cereal grains are the seeds produced by cultivated grasses such as wheat, corn, oat, barley, rye, rice, so...
19. ANALYSIS ON THE IMPACT OF BUSH BURNING ON AGRICULTURAL LAND
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY
In the state of Edo, one of the ways in which land is prepared for agriculture is by the use of fire. The natural vegetation on the surface of the soil can be removed from Ekiadolor, which is located in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Ed...
20. IMPROVING FINGERLING SUPPLY AND FISH NUTRITION FOR SMALLHOLDER FARMS: A REVIEW INLAND AQUACULTURE IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY
Aquaculture is one method for bridging the gap between declining fish availability and growing global food fish demand. Africa, especially Nigeria, has limited aquaculture heritage and has been hampered by a variety of externa...
21. THE EFFECT OF HERDSMEN ACTIVITIES ON FOOD SECURITY IN NIGERIA A STUDY OF KADUNA STATE
Background Of The Study
Recent years have seen a rise in the prominence of security threats as a central topic of discussion throughout the world. This is mostly because to the devastation that these threats do to the economies of both developed and les...
22. THE IMPLICATION OF HERDSMEN BANDITRY ACTIVITIES ON FOOD SCARCITY IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Recent years have seen a rise in the prominence of security threats as a central topic of discussion throughout the world. This is mostly because to the devastation that these threats do to the economies of both developed and les...
23. INLAND AQUACULTURE IN NIGERIA: IMPROVING FINGERLING SUPPLY AND FISH NUTRITION FOR SMALLHOLDER FARMS
ABSTRACT
This study was carried out to assessing inland aquaculture in Nigeria: improving fingerling supply and fish nutrition for smallholder farms using in Sagamu, Ogun state as a case study. Specifically, the study examine the level of productio...
24. EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT MARKETING OF POULTRY PRODUCTS
ABSTRACT
This research work “Effective And Efficient Marketing Of Poultry Products” in Enugu State using poultry farms in Ujodo Local Government Are is a study that is crucial for the improvement of poultry establishment in Ujodo Local...
25. THE PREVALENCE OF POULTRY DISEASE AND IT MORTALITY RATE
ABSTRACT
This study was carried out to investigate the prevalence of poultry disease and its mortality rate using selected commercial poultry farms in Uyo, Akwa Ibom st...
26. IMPROVING FINGERLING SUPPLY AND FISH NUTRITION FOR SMALLHOLDER FARMS: A REVIEW INLAND AQUACULTURE IN NIGERIA
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
Inland aquaculture is an integral component of the overall agricultural production system in Nigeria. The major species cultured in Nigeria include tilapias, catfish and carp; however the African catfish Clarias gariepi...
27. IMPROVING URBAN RESIDENTS AWARENESS OF THE IMPACT OF HOUSEHOLD ACTIVITIES ON CLIMATE CHANGE
ABSTRACT
This study was carried out to examine improving urban residents awareness of the impact of household activities on climate change with special reference to Abeokuta South, Ogun State. Specifically, the study aim to examine the causes...
28. INLAND AQUACULTURE IN NIGERIA: IMPROVING FINGERLING SUPPLY AND FISH NUTRITION FOR SMALLHOLDER FARMS
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY
Aquaculture is the husbandry of aquatic food organisms. The need arose from the decrease in supply from ocean fisheries as a result of over-fishing, habitat destruction and pollution. One of the ways to bridge the gap between the reduced fish...
29. THE IMPACT OF CORRUPTION ON THE NIGERIA ECONOMY(1999-2015)
BACKGROUND OF STUDY
Corruption is a global issue which is an endemic to government all over the world. The World Bank website cites corruption as the single most important obstacle to development. It is a subversive force that can topple the most entrenched regimes, it...
30. AN ASSESSMENT OF APAPA PORT ACCESS
ABSTRACT
Transportation and traffic problems particularly, traffic congestion, delays, parking space difficulties, environmental pollution which started to manifest in Lagos since the early 1980's have continued to increase at an alarming rate and have now reach...
31. THE EFFECT OF FULANI HERDSMEN CRISIS ON FOOD SECURITY IN NIGERIA
Background to the Study
Food insecurity and armed conflict are two major problems that have aroused the attention of international institutions, political analysts, and governments in the country. Over several decades, resources have been mobilized to reduc...
32. THE EFFECT OF MICROFINANCE BANKS SERVICES ON AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION OF MEMBERS OF COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES
STATEMENT OF RESEARCH PROBLEM
According to Anyanwu etal (1997:14) “the agricultural sector has been recognized for a long time as an important sector to Nigeria economy and development is one...
33. THE EFFECT OF LOGISTICS INDUSTRY ON THE ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF THE MARITIME INDUSTRY)
Statement of the Problem
Policy inconsistency has been one of the problems encountered in maritime sector in Nigeria, the issue of inadequate policy formulation and implementation; hence the contribution of the maritime sector to economic growth has bee...
34. ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECT OF SAND EXCAVATION ON THE ENVIRONMENT
ABSTRACT
This study was carried out on the effect of sand excavation on the environment The study examined positive and negative environmental impacts of the continuous removal of river sand, pit sand and gravel from sampled rivers and open areas surrounding Abra...
35. MANAGERIAL COMPETENCE AND TRAINING NEEDS OF POULTRY FARMERS
Abstract
This study is on managerial competence and training needs of poultry farmers. The total population for the study is 200 staff of selected poultry farms in Delta state. The researcher used questionnaires as the instrument for the data collection. Descripti...
36. EVALUATION OF THE MACRO-NUTRIENT STATUS OF THE CURRENT FIELD PRACTICAL TRAINING (305) EXPERIMENTAL FARMSITE
ABSTRACT
The current 305 Field Practical Training Farm site of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Benin (Ugbowo), Benin City, Edo state in Nigeria was selected for the study. It has been used for cropping (sole and intercropping) over 12 years were analyzed chemi...
37. EVALUATION OF THE MACRO-NUTRIENT STATUS OF THE CURRENT FIELD PRACTICAL TRAINING (305) EXPERIMENTAL FARMSITE,
ABSTRACT
The current 305 Field Practical Training Farm site of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Benin (Ugbowo), Benin City, Edo state in Nigeria was selected for the study. It has been used for cropping (sole and intercropping) over 12 years were analyzed chemi...
38. SPATIAL VARIABILITY OF SOIL PROPERTIES AS INFLUENCED BY PARENT MATERIALS IN THE CROSS RIVER BASIN FARM, ITU, AKWA IBOM STATE
ABSTRACT
Spatial variability of soil properties as influenced by parent materials in areas under different land use. Land conversion from native ecosystem to agricultural use may alter soil physical, chemical and biological properties depending on durat...
39. VALUE ADDITION AS A BASIS FOR ENHANCING PRODUCTIVITY IN RICE PRODUCTION AND PROCESSING
Abstract
This study is on value addition as a basis for enhancing productivity in rice production and processing. The total population for the study is 200 staff of selected rice farms in Enugu state. The researcher used questionnaires as the instrument for the da...
40. ANTIFUNGAL ACTIVITIES OF ETHYL ACETATE FRACTION OF PSEUDOMONAS FLUORESCENS FERMENTATION BROTH AGAINST PHYTOPATHOGENIC FUNGI FROM ROTTEN YAM
ABSTRACT
Yam tubers are prone to infestation by microorganism at all stages of growth and in storage. This rot reduces the quality of yam and affects food security. Pseudomonas fluorescens possess varieties of promising antifungal properties through production of secondary metabolites w...
41. ANTIMICROBIAL SUSCEPTIBILITY STUDIES OF ESCHERICHIA COLI, SALMONELLA SPP, PASTURELLA SPP ISOLATED FROM QUAIL EGG SHELLS IN SOME FARMS IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
This study was undertaken to highlight the detection and susceptibility of some bacterial associated with quail eggs. Quail egg shells from some farms in Kaduna State were screened for incidence of Escherichia coli, Salmonella species and Pasturella species using standard micro...
42. MOLECULAR EPIDEMIOLOGY OF LIVESTOCK-ASSOCIATED METHICILLIN RESISTANT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS (LA-MRSA) FROM POULTRY IN EBONYI STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is now a leading cause of staphylococcal infections in humans and animals. In this study, cloacae and nostrils of 1800 poultry birds selected at random in 9 farms spread across Ebonyi State and 19 poultry farm workers from thes...
43. AUTOMATED FISH FEEDER Using Internet of Things (IoT)
ABSTRACT
Automated Fish Feeder is a system, which focuses on aiding small scale fish farmers to feed their farms efficiently. By using Arduino and Internet of Things, this is made possible. This provides fish farmers with time and adequate information as the system is set to feed at sev...
44. Hippos and Humans: Human-Wildlife Conflict at the Kiri Dam, Northeastern Nigeria
ABSTRACT
Globally, human-wildlife conflict is increasing due to increased encroachment by human populations into natural habitats. The hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibious) is often involved in human-wildlife conflict in Africa. This conflict is a major threat to hippos, which are clas...
45. ISOLATION AND MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF METHICILLIN RESISTANT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS FROM POULTRY AND POULTRY FARM WORKERS IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
The increasing rate of drug resistance associated with methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus is not only a problem in the clinical sector but also in livestock disease treatment and management. Methicillin resistant Staph. aureus is now a leading cause of staphylococcal i...
46. BIOACCUMULATION OF NATURALLY OCCURING RADIONUCLIDES IN RICE AND SWEET POTATOE SAMPLES CULTIVATED IN SELECTED FARMLANDS OF KEBBI STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
This study details the bioaccumulation of natural radionuclides in rice and sweet potatoes samples acquired from selected farmlands of Kebbi State. Ten (10) samples of rice and five (5) samples of sweet potatoes were collected from (15) different farmlands in Kebbi State and an...
47. THE DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN EFARMING SYSTEM APPLICATION FOR BELLO GOSTU FARMS
ABSTRACT
There are so many farmers in Nigeria with good products, the kind that someone somewhere wants to buy, but one of many problems that buyers face is that they have no access to the poultry producers or don’t even know those products exits. Now, Bello Gostu Farms App is an...
48. TECHNICAL TEACHERS’ COMPETENCY NEEDS FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING OF BASIC TECHNOLOGY IN JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN CROSS RIVER STATE
Background to the Study
Teachers have been recognized as indispensable human resource and indeed the single most vital element in the educational system. This conviction is amply reflected in educational literature and in various government policy documents across the globe. For instanc...
49. ANALYSIS OF CREDIT FACILITIES TO SMALL SCALE FARMERS (A STUDY OF SMALL-SCALE FARMERS IN BENDE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ABIA SATE)
ABSTRACT
Inadequate support in terms of credit facilities from government and financial institution has been identified as one of the major problem affecting farming operation particularly that of the small scale farmers in Nigeria. This study analyzed the impact of credit facilities to...
50. IMPACT OF AGROCHEMICALS APPLICATION ON HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT OF BADEGGI AND ENVIRONS, NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
The occurrence of agrochemicals in our environment as a result of the indiscriminate or intentional use has resulted in its persistence in the environment, thereby affecting the ecosystems and non target organisms in the study area. Therefore this study examine impact of agroch...
