TOPICS

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the study

Education is one parameter to see the level of the economy in a country. Education is the most strategic element for the development of a nation (Shofwan & Kun...

BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY

According to the Oxford Learners Dictionary, an accident is described as "anything that happens without a visible reason, generally something terrible and unwanted." This means that an accident can occur at any time, anyplace, and at a...

Background of the Study

Articles 19 and 21 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) of December 10, 1948, state that the availability and use of information are essential human rights problems. In this information age, it is more important th...

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

Road transport is a critical structure for economic development of a country. It influences the pace, structure and pattern of development. Nigeria has one of the largest road network in Africa. However, Road safety is an issue o...

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...

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Nigerian government has made significant efforts in recent years, not only in the fair distribution of such facilities to different parts of the country but also to increase the quality and improve the quality of such facilities.

The de...

EXCERPT FROM THE STUDY

In the light of the analysis carried out, the following conclusions were drawn.

1. Mechanical problems are significant determinants of road accidents among automobile road users in Ijebu-Ode local Government Area of Ogun State.
2. Ignor...

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

Economic crimes has been described as the manifestation of a criminal act done either solely or in an organized manner with or without associates or groups, with an intent to earn wealth through illegal means, carrying out of ill...

Background to the Study

In Nigeria, according to the National Policy on Education, (2004) one of the main objectives of secondary education is to equip students to live effectively in modern age of science and technology. The implication of this objecti...

Due to the ever-increasing traffic demand, modern societies with well-planned road management systems, and sufficient infrastructures for transportation still face the problem of traffic congestion. This results in loss of travel time, and huge societal and economic costs. Traffic congestion in h...

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

As transportation, communication, and utility networks continue to grow in complexity and size, the likelihood of two or more networks occupying a common right-of-way or intersecting each other also continues to increase. Conflicts arise when on...

Background of the study

Reading serves as a tool for students’ enhancement of intellectual properties of people from generation to generations so as to ensure continuous human and societal transformations and developments. Reading is an act of dec...

​​​​​​​Background of the study

Church Growth is a movement within evangelical Christianity which focuses on developing methods to grow churches based on business marketing strategies as seen in Luke 14:23 which says “And the lord said unto the serva...

BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY

Christianity in Nigeria which has led to planting of churches dates back to the 16th century when the Portuguese introduced Latin Christianity in Benin and Warri. Looking at Christianity from that early beginning to the present time, many st...

Background To The Study

It is important to draw attention to Creek Road's importance in Apapa. The logistics industry, which is the main activity on this route, would undoubtedly experience several problems if there is any traffic congestion there.<...

Background of the study

Academic libraries are transforming in the new information age as a result of quickly changing media technologies, increased user tastes and expectations, competition from other information sources such as the internet, and shrin...

Background of the study

Transportation and property are critical in the physical and economic development of towns and cities around the world. Property and land prices tend to rise faster in locations with developing transportation networks and fall mo...

Background of the Study

The advancement of modern model office technologies has brought closer the “electronic Office” which is the term used in describing the way the modern model office is developing which has made it possible for workers...

Background of the problem

Every community on the face of the planet has its own particular set of challenges and dangers. There is no exception for Nigeria in this regard. As a developing world, she deals with the issues of her own country on the nation...

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

The issue of rising corruption in Nigeria is undeniably one of the most important and unaddressed issues confronting the country. The prevalence of corruption and unscrupulous practices in Nigeria, particularly among politicians,...

ABSTRACT

This study was undertaken to examine the perceived determinants of road traffic accidents among automobile road users using Ijebu-Ode local Government Area of Ogun State as case study. The study employed survey research method. Data were g...

Abstract

The phenomenon of road traffic crash along Abuja-Lokoja highway has been a source of concern in view of the loss of life and its socio-economic consequence. Many Nigerians utilizes different transport modes to reach their various destinations on a daily basis....

Abstract

The aim and objectives of this study centred on the analysis of Bio data of drivers on the level of Road Traffic accident on Onitsha – Owerri highway, as highlighted from the onset of the work, the analysis is based on reports of road traffic crash from y...

Abstract

Tourist destinations with better diverse attractions have become more important than individual attractions due to better highways over the past few years in China. Destination image, tourist satisfaction and destination loyalty are vital fact...

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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...

Background to the study

The university plays a central role in the development of a nation; it provides the intellectual force and manpower needed to sustain the socio-economic and political aspiration of the nation. According to Wikipedia, the free online  encyclo...

1. 1. Background to the Study

Traffic management is the practice of managing the existing traffic environment to create avenue for free flow of traffic, to control and manage traffic proceedings.  Prior to 199...

ABSTRACT

This study was undertaken to examine the perceived causes of road accident among automobile road users using Ijebu-Ode local Government Area of Ogun State as case study. The study employed survey research method. Data were gathered through primary and secondary...

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...

ABSTRACT

The lack of information on bus travel time in Makurdi metropolis to enable trip makers plan for journeys is seen as a challenge in recent times. This study developed a multiple linear regression model for predicting bus travel time along bus routes within the metropolis and thi...

ABSTRACT

Risk assessment of selected trace metals Cr, Cd, Pb, Zn and Cu at selected growth stages (15 days – germination or seedling stage, 30 days – tillering stage, 45 days – booting/shooting stage, 60 days – heading/earing stage, 75 days – flowering stag...

ABSTRACT

The safety of passengers is an important aspect of developing a car with superlative automaticity. Human error accounts for 94% of serious crashes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Autonomous vehicles or self-driving cars may respond more...

Background to the Study

Education has for long been recognized as a basic instrument of economic growth, social development and technological advancement of any society or nation. It is in recognition of this fact that government are required to commit immense resources to ensure the...

ABSTRACT

This study evaluated the improvement of bearing capacity of lateritic soil for pavement subgrade by addition of rock flour stabilized with 0 - 12% rock flour by dry weight of soil at incremental rate of 3% and compacted using British Standard Light (BSL), West Africa Standard (...

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...

INTRODUCTION

Motherless babies home refers to a place or a home whereby infant baby who has no female parent. While Orphan is one who loss both parents prematurely either through natural death or disaster.

Motherless is a situation whereby a baby or person lac...

ABSTRACT

A Tropical Black Clay (TBC), obtained by method of disturbed sampling, at a depth of between 0.5m to 1.5m, at Gwako village, Abuja, Nigeria, was treated with 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10% each of Calcium Carbide Residue (CCR) and Coconut Shell Ash (CSA). Effect of the additives was in...

ABSTRACT

Clayey soil collected along Gwagwalada – Garki road was characterized and classified as A-7-6 soil according to American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) soil classification system. The clay was treated with 0, 2, 4 and 6% cement which wa...

ABSTRACT

Highway Road Traffic Crashes (HRTC) is a global phenomenon that affect all strata of human life, which have become a reoccurring problem that constitutes a burden to road users in Kaduna State, and Nigeria in general. It has been acknowledged that road traffic crashes occurred...

Introduction

The transportation community has experienced the beginnings of a cultural shift toward embedding transportation system management and operation into our culture, work ethic Manufacturers, distributors, and third-party logistics companies all have specific b...