1. A CONTRASTIVE STUDY OF THE SENTENCE STRUCTURE OF ENGLISH AND IGARRA LANGUAGES
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY
The most primary aim of language is communication, and communication can be transactional or interactional. However, different languages have different forms a...
2. AN ASSESSMENT OF ELECTION VIOLENCE IN NIGERIA
Background of the study
Nigeria's electoral process has been marred by violence. Recent forms of electoral violence, on the other hand, have taken on an unprecedented scale and are altering shape and character, with grave consequences for democratic...
3. AN ASSESSMENT OF HOUSING DEMAND AND SUPPLY
Background of the study
Housing is one of the basic necessities of man and has no doubt a profound impact on the health, welfare and productivity of the individual others are clothing and food. Housing must not be considered purely as shelter but agains...
4. RESOURCES GENERATION AND MANAGEMENT IN PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS IN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF THE MINISTRY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND CHIEFTAINCY AFFAIRS, KOGI STATE
Background of the Study
The local government system is a system of government established as a third tier of government after&nb...
5. INVESTIGATION OF THE CHALLENGES FACED BY BASIC SCIENCE TEACHERS IN TEACHING OF BASIC SCIENCE
ABSTRACT
Both parents and state government have repeatedly expressed the need to trace out the causes for the good results the fact that the specific goals of every state in Nigeria is to produce qualified students for admission into institution of high...
6. AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE CAUSES OF PREMARITAL SEX SECONDARY SCHOOL GIRLS AND ITS IMPACT ON THEIR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
ABSTRACT
The research work focuses on the causes of Premarital Sex among Secondary School Girls and Its Impact on their Academic Achievements in Yagba East Local Government Area of Kogi State. One Hundred and Fifty Questionnaires were administered to fe...
7. RESOURCES GENERATION AND MANAGEMENT IN PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Investigating resource generation and management in the ministry of local government, Kogi State; the study generated five research questions, two null and an alternative hypotheses. The hypotheses were tested using c...
8. EFFECT OF POOR CONDITION OF SERVICE ON STAFF PERFORMANCE
ABSTRACT
This study was carried out on the effect of poor condition of service on staff performance using Bassa Local Government Of Kogi State As Case Study. To achieve this 5 research questions were formulated. The survey design was adopted and the sim...
9. A SURVEY ON PERSONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HYGIENE IN THE TRANSMISSION OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Akerman (2001) defines personal hygiene as "practices that an individual engages in to maintain their body health and well-being via cleanliness." While many people equate hygiene with "cleanliness," hygiene i...
10. EFFECTS OF ELECTORAL VIOLENCE ON THE POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT OF KOGI STATE (2015-2020)
Background of the study
Elections are regarded as the beating heart of any democracy. Jinadu (2019) asserts that election is the official process of selecting a person for public office or adopting or rejecting a political position which ...
11. COVID 19 PANDEMIC AND THE LIVELIHOOD OF PUBLIC SERVANTS IN OKENE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KOGI STATE
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- Background of the study
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Livelihoods are an important source of income for people, their talents, and their arrangements all contribute to a living. Food, money, and possessions are all part of on...
12. ELECTORAL REFORMS AND GOVERNANCE IN KOGI STATE (1999-2021)
Background of the study
It is impossible to place enough emphasis on how important elections are to the democratic process and to maintaining political stability. This is due to the fact that holding elections continues to be the cornerstone of democrat...
13. PUBLIC PERCEPTION ON EFFECT OF DRUGS ABUSE ON YOUTHS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE: A STUDY CASE OF LOKOJA, KOGI STATE
Background of the Study
Drug abuse has transformed into a worldwide issue negatively impacting nearly every single nation, however the magnitude, induces, implications, and attributes vary from one nation to another. Etymologically, Kiiru (2...
14. COMPETENCY IMPROVEMENT NEEDS OF TECHNOLOGY TEACHERS IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF BASIC TECHNOLOGY
ABSTRACT
The study was carried out to determine competency improvement needs of technology teachers in the implementation of basic technology in Kogi State. The study used cross-sectional survey design and simple random sampling was used to select the sample. Fifty six junior secondary...
15. A STUDY OF THE ACTIVITIES OF NATIONAL PROGRAMME ON IMMUNIZATION AND CHILD MORTALITY
Abstract
The Cumulative Sum (CUSUM) Control Chart was widely used in manufacturing industries to monitor process performance, set up standard for the operational parameters, maintaining standard and monitor for improvement. In this study, CUSUM Scheme is designed and im...
16. ISSUES AND CHALLENGES OF RETIREMENT OF CIVIL SERVANT
ABSTRACT
This research work is poised to look into the ‘’Issues and Challenges of Retirement of Civil Servant’’ (A case study of Kogi State Public Service) The research work is divided into five chapters with each chapter linking each other. The...
17. MANAGEMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE
ABSTRACT
This research is aimed at examining ‘’The Management of Local Government Finance With particular reference to Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State’’ The research work is divided into five chapters. The researcher used both prim...
18. THE IMPACT OF STAFF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS
Abstract
This research work is poised to look into the Impact of Staff Training and Development in Tertiary Institutions (A Case Study of Kogi State University, Anyigba) The study is aimed at examining the Impact training and development has on the staf...
19. THE NECESSITY OF CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ORGANIZATIONAL GROWTH
ABSTRACT
This study was carried out to examine the necessity of corporate social responsibility for organizational growth with special reference to Dangote cement factory Kogi State. Specifically, the study ascertain if organizations...
20. EFFECT OF FIELD TRIP METHOD ON STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT IN DEKIWA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KOGI STATE
ABSTRACT
The study investigated the effect of field trip method on student achievement in dekiwa local government area of kogi state. Specifically, the study aimed to examine the effect of field trip method on students’ academic achievement in...
21. SOCIAL MEDIA AND YOUTH CRIMINALITY AMONG KOGI STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS, ANYIGBA
ABSTRACT
This study was carried out to appraise social media and youth criminality among Kogi State University students, Anyigba. Specifically, the study examined ways the use of social media have influenced students behaviours, the various criminal activities that...
22. SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES AND SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR AMONG STUDENTS OF SELECTED TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN KOGI STATE
Abstract
Today in Nigeria, Social Networking Sites like Facebook, 2go and WhatsApp are getting more popular among students of Tertiary Institutions irrespective of their different ethno-social backgrounds. It has become a vital part of their social life, presenting...
23. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF INFANT MORTALITY RATE
ABSTRACT
This study is to carry out statistical analysis of infant mortality rate in Kogi state from the period of 2006 – 2015. And computation was made by using the analysis from infant death and life birth in General Hospital Okene, Local Government Area, Kogi S...
24. THE ROLE OF CO-OPERATE SOCIETIES TOWARDS THE DEVELOPMENT OF RURAL COMMUNITIES IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
The development of rural areas in Nigeria is influenced by numerous factors. The activities of co-operative societies in Kogi State was checked to see if it played any role in the development in the community it operates, Oral interview were carried out, severa...
25. THE ROLE OF SMALL SCALE ENTERPRISES IN THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE RURAL AREAS
ABSTRACT
This research work was designed to determine the role of small and medium enterprise in the socio-economic development of rural area. Some selected enterprises in MopaMuro local government of Kogi State were used as a case study and questionnaires...
26. THE IMPACT OF EFFECTIVE UNIONISM ON THE DETERMINATION OF WORKERS WELFARE
ABSTRACT
This research work is poised to look into the Impact of Effective Unionism on the Determination of workers welfare in Kogi State with emphasis on Lokoja Local Government Area. The research work is divided into five chapters with each chapter li...
27. THE ROLES OF THE MASS MEDIA IN THE FIGHT AGAINST RELIGIOUS CRISIS
THE ROLES OF THE MASS MEDIA IN THE FIGHT AGAINST RELIGIOUS CRISIS
ABSTRACT
This study was carried out to examine the the roles of the mass media in the fight against religious crisis in Dekina Local Government, kogi State. Specifically, the st...
28. ASSESSING MEN’S ATTITUDE TOWARDS FAMILY PLANNING
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
The issue of family planning all over the world has attracted attention due to it important in decision making about population growth and development issues. Uncontrolled birth is a major contributing factor of an increase...
29. AN ASSESSMENT OF PERSONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HYGIENE IN THE TRANSMISSION OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
ABSTRACT
The primary objective of this study is to examine personal and environmental hygiene in the transmission of communicable diseases. Determine the prevalence of communicable diseases in Kabba Local Government Area in Kogi State. The research adopted a descriptive...
30. CHILDLESSNESS AND SOCIO-CULTURAL IMPACT ON MARRIED COUPLES
Abstract
The research is an in-depth analysis of childlessness and socio-cultural impact on married couples in idah urban community of Kogi State. The study explored ways of reducing pressure both from the family and the society as a whole with particular refe...
31. CHARACTERIZATION AND GRAVITY CONCENTRATION OF KURUNGU IRON ORE, KOGI STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Characterization and concentration of Kurungu Iron ore has been undertaken. Bulk samples were collected from the deposit site located in Kurungu village Ajaokuta Local Government Area of Kogi State, Nigeria. The samples were crushed and pulverized and a representative sample ob...
32. LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
The scope of this study borders on the role of local government in rural development using Dekina Local Government Area in Kogi State. The study therefore adopts a qualitative descriptive approach. It implore one of the traditiona...
33. THE ROLE OF CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES TOWARDS DEVELOPMENT OF RURAL AREAS
ABSTRACT
This research work was designed to see to the way the areas could be developed through the co-operative society with Idah Local Government Area of Kogi State as a case study, Oral interview were carried out, several book were c...
34. THE EFFECT OF POLITICAL THUGGERY ON GOOD GOVERNANCE IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF IDAH AND IGALAMELA-ODOLU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA)
ABSTRACT
The research is posed to examine the Effect of Political Thuggery on Good Government in Kogi State with a particular reference to Idah local and Igalamela/Odolu local government area of Kogi State. The researcher shall comprise five chapters, arrange in an...
35. A HISTORY OF MUSLIM CHRISTIAN ACTIVITIES
Abstract
This work examines the History of Muslims-Christian activities among the Igala people of Ankpa Local Government Area of Kogi State, from 1979 to 1992. The work examines the activities of Christians and Muslims. It also shows the relationship between all the rel...
36. FLOOD RISK ASSESSMENT OF OFU RIVER CATCHMENT IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
The aim of this study was to carry out a flood risk assessment for Ofu River Catchment in Nigeria. Shuttle Radar Topographic Mission Digital Elevation Model (SRTM DEM) and River Map of Africa were used to delineate the catchment boundaries in ArcGIS 10.2.2 coupled with ArcHydro...
37. SUITABILITY OF OSARA AND JAMATA RIVER SAND DEPOSITS FOR MOULDING OPERATION
ABSTRACT
This research was carried out to ascertain the suitability of Osara and Jamata River sand for moulding operation and Ajaokuta Foundry Sand was also tested along with the two sands under the same condition and their moulding properties were compared with that of American Foundry...
38. PHARMACOGNOSTIC AND ANALGESIC STUDIES OFDESMODIUM VELUTINUM (P.BEAUV.) DC.(PAPILIONACEAE)
ABSTRACT
Pain is an unpleasant sensation often associated with disease and/ or injury. The people in Lokoja use traditional medicine especially medicinal plants in the treatment and management of pain.The use of orthodox medicine for example, pentazocine, in managing pain is associated...
39. NIGERIA FEDERALISM AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTONOMY
Abstract
This study is on Nigeria federalism and local government autonomy. The total population for the study is 200 staff of Ofu local government of Kogi state. The researcher used questionnaires as the instrument for the data collection. Descriptive Survey rese...
40. ADAPTATION OF BIOMIMICRY ARCHITECTURE PRINCIPLE FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN CIVIC CENTRE LOKOJA, KOGI STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Civic centre is a reference point of any city where it is located and has been designed to attract interest, hence symbolic expression is one of the paramount requirements in a civic centre design. Biomimicry is defined as imitation of life. It would go a long way in enhancing...
41. ASSESSING THE MINERAL AND GEOTHERMAL POTENTIALS OF PART OF KOGI STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
The Mineral and Geothermal Potentials of part of Kogi State was investigated through the interpretation of aeromagnetic and radiometric data of the study area. Vertical and horizontal derivatives, Analytical Signal, CET, Euler deconvolution and Spectral depth analysis were used...
42. ASSESSMENT OF FIRE SAFETY MEASURES IN THE DESIGN OF CONFLUENCE SHOPPING MALL LOKOJA, KOGI STATE
ABSTRACT Shopping malls are fundamentally large complex buildings occupied by considerable numbers of the general public and shop staff. These buildings must be planned to be safe and in the event of an emergency or fire outbreak, allow for fast and safe evacuation from the building by all its oc...
43. HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTIVITY IN THE CIVIL SERVICE: AN APPRAISAL OF KOGI STATE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Abstract
The Civil Service as the machinery of Government performs the unique role of governance and National development as such government everywhere in the world have come to terms with the need to train and re-train it’s human resource for them to be better equipped to maximiz...
44. NIGERIAN FEDERALISM AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTONOMY
Background of the Study
Federalism, according to K.C Wheare, is the method of dividing powers so that the central and regional governments are each, within a sphere, coordinate and independent. He said that the characteristics of this Federal Principle are the division...
45. 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...
46. TYPOLOGY, CAUSATIVE FACTORS AND PREVENTIVE STRATEGIES OF ACCIDENT IN TECHNICAL COLLEGE WORKSHOPS IN KWARA AND KOGI STATES
Background to the Study
The fundamental emphasis of technical and vocational education programme is skills development. Technical education borders on acquisition of knowledge and skills in trades like woodwork, metalwork, electrical installations, electronics, block/bricklaying and con...
47. IMPACT OF KOGI STATE UNIVERSITY ON HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY OF ANYIGBA TOWN, KOGI STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Liberalization of the establishment of tertiary educational institutions across Nigeria in recent times has created new growth poles as places or settlements where the institutions are located have benefitted from several associated social and economic benefits. However, the es...
48. APPLICATION OF TIME MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF PUBLIC SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KOGI STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
This study was carried out to assess the “Application of Time Management Strategies to the Administration of Public Senior Secondary Schools in Kogi State, Nigeria”. Six objectives were set to assess the Application of appropriate schedule of School Activities to th...
49. SALARIES AND WAGES ADMINISTRATION AS A TOOL FOR IMPROVING EMPLOYEE’S PERFORMANCE IN AN ORGANISATION. (A CASE STUDY OF OLAMABORO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KOGI STATE)
ABSTRACT
This work is concerned with salaries and wages administration in Nigeria public sector, a case study of Olamaboro Local Government Area of Kogi State. It is on this premise that the study is set to evaluate and highlight the significances of salaries and wages as factors toward...
50. EFFECTS OF RATIONAL SELF ANALYSIS AND COGNITIVE RESTRUCTURING COUNSELLING TECHNIQUES ON BULLYING BEHAVIOUR AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN LOKOJA, KOGI STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
This study examined the Effects of Rational Self Analysis (RSA) and Cognitive Restructuring (CR) Counselling Techniques on Bullying Behaviour among Secondary School Students in Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria. It has six stated objectives to carry out the study upon which six resea...
