1. THE ROLE OF COMPUTER IN FRAUD DETECTION AND PREVENTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Since 1986 when structural adjustment programme was introduced, the banking business changed. As the number of branches grow form sixty five in 1985 to one hundred and fifty five in 1994, the techniques of delivering bank s...
2. MODELING FOR INVERSION IN EXPLORATION GEOPHYSICS
Introduction and Background
Understanding the physics of our surrounding has driven science and technology for a long time and while some part of the earth is well know and understood, its subsurface is mostly unknown. The subsurface is one of today’s most important challenges. Fi...
3. THE PHYSICO-MECHANICAL AND MORPHOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF -CELLULOSE-FILLED POLYSTYRENE (PS) AND POLYVINYL ACETATE (PVAc) BLENDS
ABSTRACT
Studies of physico-mechanical and morphological properties of pure and -cellulose reinforced blends of polystyrene (PS) and poly (vinyl acetate) (PVAc) are reported in this work. The compression moulded articles of the blends of different compositions (10:90, 20:80, 30:70, 40:...
4. The effect of dialectal differences on syntactic constructions in Igbo language in Onitsha
Background of the study
Igbo, like many African languages, exhibits considerable dialectal variation. In Onitsha, dialectal differences influence syntactic constructions, leading to variation in word order, clause structure, and connective usage. This study examines how t...
5. An evaluation of syntactic framing in Yoruba political discourse in Abeokuta
Background of the study
Yoruba political discourse in Abeokuta is marked by a sophisticated use of syntactic framing that strategically shapes political narratives and influences public perception. Political speakers and commentators employ specific syntactic arrangements&...
6. An investigation of syntactic strategies in Efik traditional narratives in Calabar
Background of the study
Efik traditional narratives in Calabar are celebrated for their rich linguistic artistry, where syntactic strategies play an essential role in storytelling. This study investigates how traditional storytellers employ various syntactic devices—...
7. An appraisal of sentence structure in Nigerian parliamentary debates: A case study of Igbo politicians
Background of the study
Nigerian parliamentary debates provide a rich context for examining the interplay between language and politics. This study appraises the sentence structures employed by Igbo politicians during debates, focusing on how syntactic choices reflect pers...
8. An examination of the syntactic representation of emotion in Nigerian poetry in Abuja
Background of the study
Nigerian poetry, particularly in urban centers like Abuja, often employs complex syntactic devices to convey deep emotional expressions. This study examines how poets use syntactic structures—such as inversion, fragmentation, and ellipsis&mdas...
9. The effect of bilingual education on sentence construction in Yoruba language among school children in Ibadan
Background of the study
Bilingual education programs in Ibadan expose school children to both Yoruba and English, influencing their sentence construction in each language. This study investigates how bilingual instruction affects the syntactic structures of Yoruba among le...
10. An Investigation of Syntactic Patterns in Nigerian Political Debates: A Case Study of Senate Speeches
Background of the Study
Senate speeches in Nigerian political debates represent a formal arena where language is strategically employed to persuade, inform, and reflect policy stances. This study investigates the syntactic patterns inherent in these speeches, focusing on...
