1. 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...
2. THE IMPACT OF EFFECTIVE CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT CONTROL ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL. CASE STUDY OF SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN BARIGA LOCAL GOVERNMENT
BACKGROUND OF STUDY
To parents and society at large, the school is being held liable for every aspect of students’ performance. So, classroom management plays a very significant role in students’ academic performance. Effective classroom management put the...
3. THE ECONOMIC PROBLEMS OF CASSAVA PRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
This study is aimed at finding out the cost of economic cultivation of cassava in Itu Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. It is one of the world’s most important staple food crops and provides a major source of carbohydrate to those w...
4. THE ECONOMIC PROBLEMS OF CASSAVA PRODUCTION
Background of the study
This study is aimed at finding out the cost of economic cultivation of cassava in Itu Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. It is one of the world’s most important staple food crops and provides a major source of carbohydrate to...
5. 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...
6. FARM POWER SOURCES AND UTILIZATION IN ENUGU STATE
BACKGROUND OF STUDY
Power is required to develop and execute the activities involved in agricultural production. In every part of the world power supply is almost directly proportional to agricultural production.
In view of the above fac...
7. EFFECTS OF BANDITRY ON FARMING SYSTEM IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
The main focus of this study is to examine the effect of bandit on farming system using konshisha local government in Benue State as the case study. Resident of the farming communities in konshisha form the population of the study. Survey resea...
8. INPUT NEEDS OF WATERMELON FARMERS IN GWAGWALADA AREA COUNCIL, FCT
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
According to Adeoye (2012), Nigeria has been said to have the capacity to produce adequate food for the country, particularly in terms of land and people resources. To achieve food self-sufficiency, as stated by Balogun, et al.,...
9. IMPACT OF BROADCASTING MEDIA ON THE USAGE OF CONTRACEPTIVES BY RURAL WOMEN
Background to the Study
Of all the Millennium Development Goals, the least progress has been made on goal Number Five (MDG 5): Reducing maternal mortality by three-quarters by the year 2015. (UNICEF 2009).
Every day, about 1,500 wome...
10. CHURCH PLANTING IN NIGERIA: ISSUES AND PROSPECTS
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...
11. AN EXAMINATION OF DOMESTIC WATER DEMAND AND SUPPLY A CASE STUDY OF ILORI, KWARA STATE
Background of the study
Water is necessary for life, and its availability, usage, and spatial distribution are all linked to economic growth and societal progress. Aside from oxygen, water is essential to life; it is a cornerstone for human success because adequate and...
12. 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...
13. ASSESSMENT of THE ECONOMIC PROBLEMS AFFECTING CASSAVA PRODUCTION IN ITU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
Background of the study
Cassava is one of the world's most important staple food crops, supplying a significant source of glucose to people who consume it. Since independence, Nigeria has enacted several development-oriented programmes, particularly in the agri...
14. THE IMPACT OF COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES ON THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
A cooperative is defined as "an autonomous association of persons united voluntarily to meet their common economic, social, and cultural needs and aspirations through a jointly-owned and democratically-controlled ent...
15. EVALUATION OF YOUTHS PARTICIPATION IN SELF HELP COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN BENIN CITY
Background Of The Study
People have enjoyed and shared the good tidings of nature from the beginning of human history due to the existence of communities and the social activities undertaken by the people for the improvement of their community, which is...
16. TECHNICAL EFFICIENCY AMONG RURAL WATERLEAF FARMERS IN UYO AGRICULTURAL ZONE OF AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA
Background of the Study
The majority of people have the misconception that farming is an activity that takes place nearly entirely on rural land (Kaufman and Bailkey, 2002 and Etim et al., 2005). Despite the fact that agriculture is predominately based in rural are...
17. ANALYSIS ON CASSAVA PROCESSING AND PRODUCTION: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECT
BACKGROUND OF STUDY
Cassava is a primary food crop that is produced mostly in the southern portion of Nigeria, as well as in the middle belt, and that originated in Brazil or Central America. The root tuber is processed into a variety of foods, including garri, fufu, an...
18. A CRITICAL INVESTIGATION OF AGRICULTURE AND ITS IMPACTS ON ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA
Background to the Study
Agriculture comes from the Latin words "ager," which means "field," and "cultura," which means "cultivation." This shows that crop cultivation was the oldest type of agriculture (Are, Igbokwe, Asadu,...
19. THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION STRATEGIES ON FOOD CROP PRODUCTION EFFICIENCY IN SOUTHWESTERN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
This study examined the effects of climate change adaptation strategies on food crop production efficiency in Southwestern Nigeria. The study used multistage sampling technique and primary data were collected from 360 food crop farmers (i.e...
20. THE NEED FOR EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT: AN EXAMINATION OF ORGANIZATIONAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES (A CASE STUDY OF UNION BANK OF NIGERIA PLC)
ABSTRACT
In all business enterprise the need for effective management: an examination of organizational policies and procedures in very important and can never be over emphasized and to achieve this goal target and objective it is beckoned on the design of man...
21. ECONOMICS OF OIL PALM SEEDLINGS PRODUCTION.
ABSTRACT
The study determined the economics of oil palm seedlings production in Edo South Senatorial district, Edo State. The specific objective was to examine the socio-economic characteristics of the oil palm seedlings producers, identify the methods adopted in...
22. ANALYSIS OF PROFITABILITY AND RESOURCE USE EFFICIENCY IN CASSAVA FARMING
ABSTRACT
The study was conducted to analyze the profitability and resource use efficiency of cassava farming in Benue State. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to select one hundred and eighty-six (186) cassava farmers from three local Government...
23. ATTITUDE OF FARMERS TOWARDS PAYING FOR AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICES
ABSTRACT
The study assessed the attitude of farmers towards paying for agricultural extension services in Kaduna State. One hundred and fifty five respondents were randomly selected from Kachia and Jaba Local Governments (LGAs) for the study. Descriptive statisti...
24. EVALUATION OF THE IMPACT OF DEFORESTATION ON THE ENVIRONMENT
ABSTRACT
In spite of their immeasurable benefits to life sustenance, the sustainable management of forest and forest resources in Nigeria is fraught with innumerable challenges such as the conflicting roles of the various stakeholders involved in forest management. For...
25. ADAPTATION METHODS OF ARABLE CROP FARMERS TO CLIMATE VARIABILITY
ABSTRACT
This study examined the adaptation strategies of arable crop farmers to climate variability. The study used multistage sampling technique and primary data were collected from 360 food crop farmers (i.e. 180 respondents were randomly selected from each selected...
26. PERCEPTION OF URBAN BEAUTIFICATION PROGRAM IN IBADAN
Abstract
Urban areas in the developing world are under constant pressure of a growing population. Cities, metropolis and mega cities are now emerging as centers of domestic and international investments in an era of economic reforms, liberalization and globalization. This has created op...
27. PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS OF MAIZE PRODUCTION
ABSTRACT
This study was specially designed to find the problems and prospects of maize production in Kaduna State. In carrying out this study, the respondents were made up to farmers. A total sample size of fifty respondents were interviewed with the aid of questionnaire, the findings w...
28. THE PROBLEM AND PROSSPECTS OF COCOYAM PRODUCTION
ABSTRACT
It is a common practice in Nigeria and other West Africa Countries especially in area lying within the rainforest belt, with thick vegetation cover, the aim of management should be to avoid excessive and inadequate level of farming system and maintains su...
29. UTILIZATION OF INFORMATION AMONG ARABLE CROP FARMERS
Abstract
The main objective of this study was to examine the utilization of agricultural knowledge and information by arable farmers in Edo State, Nigeria. Multistage random sampling technique was used to select a sample size of 80 respondents. Primary data was collected with the aid of...
30. EFFECTS OF NITROGEN FERTILIZER AND PLANT SPACING ON TWO PASTURE GRASSES (Brachiaria decumbens and Digitaria decumbens )
ABSTRACT
A field experiment was conducted in the early growing season (April- July) of 2014 at the Teaching and Research farm of the University of Benin. The objective of the study was to evaluate the effects of three rates (0, 120, 240 kg ha-1) of NPK fertilizer...
31. DEVELOPMENT AND PERFORMANCE OPTIMISATION OF A TWO-ROW ENGINE-PROPELLED SEEDRIDGE PLANTER
Excerpt from the Study
The two-row engine propelled ridge seed planter was developed and evaluated for performance in comparison with an existing single row animal drawn seed planter and the manual planting method. The developed planter has the capacity for planting two...
32. RAINFALL TRENDS AND VARIABILITY IN IBADAN, OYO STATE
Project Body
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY
Rain is liquid water in form of droplets that have condensed from atmospheric water vapor and then precipitated that is, become heavy enough to fall under gravity (Mordurch, 1995; Sala and Lauenroth, 1982). Rain is a major...
33. CHURCH PLANTING IN NIGERIA: ISSUES AND PROSPECTS A STUDY OF REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD (RCCG)
ABSTRACT
This study was conducted to examine the challenges and prospects of church planting in Nigeria. Church planting is among the visions of numerous denominations and even other faiths like Islam. The intention or motive is to convey the message (gospel) of the...
34. INTEGRATION OF PASSIVE COOLING DESIGN STRATEGIESINSHOPPING MALLS, ZARIA, KADUNA STATE
ABSTRACT
Globally, shopping malls trends have been changing from open precinct tolargershopping malls. This transition is heading towards a more enclosed and air conditionedenvironment as compared to the older forms of shopping centres such as arcadeandplazas, which were designed opened...
35. ASSESSMENT OF MORPHO-PHYSIOLOGICAL VARIATIONS IN TRADITIONAL AND IMPROVED CULTIVARS OF RICE (Oriza sativa L.)
ABSTRACT
A total of twenty two improved rice cultivars were collected from the National Cereals Research Institute (NCRI), Baddegi Rice Breeding unit and seventeen local cultivars collected from famers were examined for morhpo-physiological character variations, reaction to iron toxicit...
36. ASSESSMENT OF PASSIVE SECURITY MEASURES IN MIXEDUSE BUILDING OFFA, KWARA STATE
ABSTRACT
Buildings are manmade structures that are primarily meant for shelter. They are designed in different sizes, shapes, forms and functions. Some buildings have only one function and some have multiple functions such as residential and commercial purposes. These types of building...
37. COMPOSTING OF TANNERY WASTE WITH SAWDUST FOR PRODUCTION OF ORGANIC MANURE
ABSTRACT
The utilisation of tannery waste (TW) in combination with sawdust (SD) as compost manure for agricultural use was studied. The two wastes samples were collected and mixed in the ratios (TW/SD) 1:1, 1:5, 5:1, 1:10 and 10:1, respectively. Composting bin was used during the proces...
38. IMPACT OF PUBLIC WORK NIGERIA LIMITED QUARRY ACTIVITIES ON PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT OF VWANG DISTRICT, JOS SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF PLATEAU STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Construction activities at all levels depend to a large extent on quarry stone aggregate for structural and none structural-developmental activities. The environmental implication of some of these quarry industries is often not considered. This study assessed the impact of publ...
39. ANALYSIS OF AGROFORESTRY PRACTICES IN KATSINA STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
The study investigated agroforestry farming among some international organizations, Nigerian Government, Kastina State Government and farmers in Katsina State. The aim of the study was to provide a baseline information on agroforestry practices in Kastina State. The practices u...
40. RATTLE TREE (ALBIZIA LEBBECK) EFFECTS ON SOIL PROPERTIES AND PRODUCTIVITY OF IRISH POTATO (SOLANUM TUBEROSUM) ON THE JOS PLATEAU, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
This study was carried out with the aim of assessing the rattle tree (Albizia lebbeck) effects on soil properties and Irish potato (Solanum tuberosum) productivity on the Jos Plateau, Nigeria. In carrying out the research, a randomized complete block design (RCBD) was employed...
41. RATTLE TREE (ALBIZIA LEBBECK) EFFECTS ON SOIL PROPERTIES AND PRODUCTIVITY OF IRISH POTATO (SOLANUM TUBEROSUM) ON THE JOS PLATEAU, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
This study was carried out with the aim of assessing the rattle tree (Albizia lebbeck) effects on soil properties and Irish potato (Solanum tuberosum) productivity on the Jos Plateau, Nigeria. In carrying out the research, a randomized complete block design (RCBD) was employed...
42. MOLECULAR AND PHYLOGENETIC DIVERSITY STUDIES OF SOME ACHA (Digitaria spp.)LANDRACES OF THE JOS PLATEAU AND ITS ENVIRONMENTS
ABSTRACT
The evaluation of the molecular and phylogenetic diversity ofAcha (Digitaria spp.) landraces of the Jos plateau and its environs, was carried out between 2012, 2013 and 2014.The phenotypic and genotypic characters of the different accessions showed that variability due to effec...
43. UTILIZATION OF ADAPTATION STRATEGIES TO CLIMATE CHANGEAND VARIABILITY BY FARMERS IN AGRICULTURAL ZONEOFNIGER STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
The research entitled ‘’ adaptation strategies to climate change and variability by farmersinagricultural zone of Niger State, Nigeria” The study was carried out to describe thesocio-economic characteristics of farming households, and to examine how much they...
44. APPRAISAL OF ARCHBISHOP JOSEPH ABIODUN ADETILOYE’S PRIMACY IN THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF NIGERIA 1988-1999
Abstract
Archbishop Joseph Abiodun Adetiloye from Odo-Owa in the present Ekiti State was the second Nigerian primate after the Most Rev. T.O. Olufosoye. His primacy captured the attention of the research because, his, could be said to have given or aroused the interest of the entire Ang...
45. BIBLE TRANSLATION IN ANGLICAN MISSIONARY EXPANSION IN IGBOLAND NIGERIA, 1857–1960- A SOCIO-CULTURAL EVALUATION
Background to the Study
It is not an assumption that many indigenous languages are facing the challenge of relevance in the contemporary global missionary and religious expressions. The Igbo language, for instance is seemingly on the brinks, inspite of the early effort...
46. EFFECTS OF AGE AT PEPPER SEEDLING TRANSPLANT AND MAIZE POPULATION ON THE GROWTH AND PRODUCTIVITY OF MAIZE-PEPPER INTERCROP ON AN ALFISOL IN IBADAN
ABSTRACT
Mixed cropping of pepper (Capsicum frutescens L.) with arable crops is a popular cropping system among peasant farmers of southwestern Nigeria. The yield of pepper is affected by age at transplanting as well as population of the intercrop. However, there is paucity of informati...
47. EFFECTS OF FERTILIZER TYPE AND HARVESTING TIME ON YIELD OF CASSAVA (Manihot esculenta Crantz) IN IBADAN, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Cassava productivity is limited by soil fertility status and maturity period. Frequently used mineral fertilizer is expensive and detrimental to soil health and productivity while information on specific harvest period is scarce. Thus, studies were conducted to assess the influ...
48. ADAPTATION STRATEGIES OF ARABLE CROP FARMERS TO CLIMATE VARIABILITY
Background of the Study
Agriculture is one of the most important sectors of the Nigerian economy, accounting for around 42% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and more than 70% of the country's exports of goods other than oil. It sati...
49. EFFECTS OF AGRICULTURAL INSURANCE ON SURVIVAL OF SMALL FARM HOLDERS IN NIGERIA
Background of the Study
In view of persistent and wide forms of risks facing their means of living farming households pursue several traditional means of overcoming these risks. For example, to reduce exposure to potential losses, farmers often spread t...
50. AN ASSESSMENT OF THE DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF PRACTICAL GARDENING SKILLS PACKAGE FOR JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ENUGU STATE
Background Of Study
School gardens have a long history in our educational system, and they are currently gaining popularity. Because the gardens are considered as a tool to teach kids about agriculture, science, nutrition, environmental sciences, and he...
