1. AN ASSESSMENT OF PUBIC PERCEPTION OF HEALTH-RELATED RADIO PROGRAMMES IN NIGERIA
Background Of The Study
One of humanity's recurring concerns is the predominance of health-related issues, as existing diseases spread and new ones arise with little or no knowledge about those illnesses and diseases. As a result, the incidence of d...
2. 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...
3. A SURVEY ON DIROFILARIA IMMITIS AND ITS PREVALENCE IN DOGS IN ZARIA
EXCERPT FROM THE STUDY
Dirofilaria immitis: Is a common parasite of dogs (and some other carnivores) in many parts of the world. It is considerably veterinary problem, particularly in U.S.A and Japan. In the dogs, adult worms lie coiled...
4. INVESTIGATION OF COMMUTERS AS A MAJOR CONTRIBUTOR TO THE SPREAD OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASES IN PUBLIC PLACES
EXCERPT FROM THE STUDY
Movement is associated with the spread of disease in many ways. One way in which travel helps communicable diseases to spread is by the introduction of a new microorganism into a new geographic area (Whitty, Ansah 2019).
A novel pat...
5. AN INVESTIGATION INTO SS2 STUDENTS DIFFICULTY IN LEARNING ECOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF BIOLOGY IN IKWO LGA OF EBONYI STATE
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Biology is a branch of science that studies life. According to Maduabum (2006), science (Biology) constitute the bedrock of the National development which in its broadest sense refers to all human activities which involves organi...
6. A STUDY OF THE MOSQUITO AS THE PRIMARY MALARIA VECTOR
The Plasmodium parasite, which is responsible for malaria, as well as nematode worms, such as Wuchereria bancrofti, which are responsible for filariasis, and a large number of arbo-viruses, such as yellow fever and dengue viruses, which are two diseases that have a significant impact in tropical...
7. 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...
8. 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...
9. AN ASSESSMENT OF SMALL-SCALE ENTERPRISE AND GROWTH OF THE SOCIETY
Background of the Study
It is impossible to overstate the value of small businesses, particularly in emerging nations like Nigeria. Worldwide, small firms are recognized as catalysts for socioeconomic growth because they promote entrepreneurship, innova...
10. EFFECTS OF SANITATION PRACTICES ON THE HEALTH OF RESIDENTS OF IGBO EFON IN ETI-OSA LOCAL GOVERNMENT, LAGOS STATE
Background to the Study
Poor environmental quality is widely recognized as posing a severe threat to social and economic development, as well as to human survival. Environmental deterioration, in the opinion of Adeniyi (2017), has a higher impact...
11. LEVEL OF AWARENESS AND PREVENTION OF ANAEMIA IN PREGNANCY AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN IN NIGERIA(A CASE STUDY OF IBESIKPO-ASUTAN LGA)
Abstract
The present study revealed that the prevalence of anaemia among pregnant women was 57% which is a severe public health problem. The foregoing discussion has indicated that anaemia during pregnancy is a result of many factors, including late pregnancy, lack of f...
12. STRATEGIES FOR EFFECTIVE SUPERVISION AND MANAGEMENT OF PRIMARY SCHOOLS
ABSTRACT
This study was conceived out of the fact that many primary schools especially in Anambra State lack the concept and apprehension of the role of supervision and good management for effective academic progress. Many teachers and pupils are the vi...
13. STOOL ANALYSIS FOR PARASITIC WORMS (ENTERIC WORM) AMONG PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS
ABSTRACT
Stools from primary School pupils in Asata Enugu were analysed for parasitic worms. The analyses were conducted at the Microbiology Laboratory Department of National Orthopaedic Hospital, Enugu. A total of hundred (100) samples coll...
14. PUBLIC HEALTH IMPLICATIONS OF WATER QUALITY OF THE KIRI RESERVOIR
ABSTRACT
Both water pollution and water scarcity are increasing global problems and particularly serious challenges for Africa. According to the World Health Organization, more people lack access to safe water in Africa than anywhere else in the world. To meet the growing demand for wat...
15. AN EXAMINATION OF TAX ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT MECHANISMS UNDER THE FEDERAL INLAND REVENUE SERVICE ACT, 2007
ABSTRACT
From the inception of modern taxation in Nigeria in the first decade of the 20th century the problem of poor tax administration has been the cankerworms that militate against an optimum revenue generation which affect negatively the government ability to render essential servic...
16. ANALYSIS OF THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK OF INCOME TAX ENFORCEMENT AND COMPLIANCE STRATEGY FOR REVENUE GENERATION IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
From the inception of modern taxation in Nigeria in the first decade of the 20th century the problem of poor tax administration has been the cankerworms that militate against an optimum revenue generation which affect negatively the government ability to render essential servic...
17. DETERMINE THE PREVALENCE OF GASTROINTESTINAL HELMINTH AMONG SLAUGHTERED CATTLE IN BENIN CITY ABATTOIRS.
General Background to the Study
Cattle constitute an important source of animal protein to many Nigerians. A lot of socio-economic importance is therefore attached to ownership of these animals that, in some cases, may be the only realizable wealth of a rural household (Omeke, 198...
18. DESIGN, FABRICATION AND EVALUATION OF A BENISEED (Sesamum indicum L.) OIL EXPELLER
ABSRACT
Some physical and mechanical properties of two Nigerian beniseed accessions (Yandev-55 and E8) were determined at 5 moisture content levels of 5.3, 10.6, 16.1, 22.4, and 28.3 per cent (wet basis). These were used as inputs into designing a beniseed oil expeller, as available one...
19. PHYSICOCHEMICAL PARAMETERS AND MACROINVERTEBRATE FUNCTIONAL FEEDING GROUPS IN RIVER CHANCHAGA, MINNA, NIGER STATE
Background to the Study
Water is necessary for human survival. This well-recognized fact is the basis for the emerging view of basic human water needs as a human right to water (Glieck, 1998; Cunha, 2009). Rivers are among the most-threatened ecological systems of the globe (Arimoro and...
20. EPIDEMIOLOGICAL STUDIES OF SCHISTOSOMIASIS IN JOS SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, PLATEAU STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract
Schistosomiasis is a helminthic disease that affect many people all over the world causing illnesses that prevent people from farming and performing other activities, and at times gives rise to malignancies which are fatal. Between 1999 and 2004, some aspects of the epidemiolog...
21. RELIGIOUS AND SOCIAL ANALYSIS OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN IMO STATE, NIGERIA
Background to the Study
One of the remarkable features of the present day Imo State is that women and children constitute the most vulnerable group that undergo violence in different spheres of life. Also, excluding them from the socio-economic development of their imme...
22. EARTHWORM ECOLOGY, HEAVY METALS AND TOTAL PETROLEUM HYDROCARBON ASSESSMENT OF AN OIL SPILL SITE IN AGAYE, LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
Agaye has experienced frequent spills of premium motor spirit due to pipeline vandalization. Over time,the spills have contaminated the water sources and farmlands, and with the attendant inferno, destroyed the soil biota. There is dearth of scientific information on effect of...
23. PREVALENCE OF SCHISTOSOMA HEAMATOBIUM AMONG PEOPLE LIVING IN DARUSALAM AREA IN MINNA, NIGER STATE
Background of the study
Schistosomiasis, caused by parasitic flatworms of the genus Schistosoma, remains a significant public health challenge in many parts of sub-Saharan Africa, including Nigeria. Among the various species causing schistosomiasis, Sch...
