CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Nigeria is a state where islam, christianity and traditional African religions are freely practised. Nigeria’s two major religions, islam and christianity, are sometimes depicted as monolithic entities that confront each other in pitched battles. Religious beliefs and values are an important feature of the daily … Read more
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background to the Study Over the years, the international community has embraced several goals and campaigns aimed to reach several development goals, variously defined. For example, the United Nations (UN) campaigns „Education for all (1978)‟, „Health for all (1990)‟ aimed to achieve primary education and access to health care by 2000. The … Read more
PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS OF TECHNICAL TEACHERS IN KANO STATE SCIENCE AND TECHNICAL SCHOOL BOARD CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the study Technical education programme in Nigeria evolved in response to technological an industrial needs of the people. It has received the backing of the National Policy on Education (NPE 1977 revised in 1981). … Read more
CAUSES AND PREVENTION OF CRACKS IN BUILDINGS Cracks can occur due to chemical reactions in construction materials, changes in temperature and climate, foundation movements and settling of buildings, environmental stresses like nearby trains, earth quakes etc. Faulty design, bad quality materials, wrong method of construction, weather effects and lots of wear and tear can create … Read more
ABSTRACT Nigeria is among one of the development countries that growing rapidly in all sectors which include the sector in construction. Nevertheless, some of the new buildings are poorly constructed. One of the components that need attention is the defects in new buildings. The aim of this study is to evaluate the causes of defects … Read more
Investigation Of Defects In New Buildings In Nigeria CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 General Introduction In this modern era, there are more and more-high rise buildings being developed by the clients or the contractors due to the reason of insufficient land use and high population of people. New buildings mean different thing to … Read more
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background To The Study Over the years, there is no doubt saying, Nigeria banking industry has undergone various phases of reforms both in structure, policies, rules and regulations with the objective of achieving sound banking system and financial system stability. The regulatory and the supervisory policy framework are aimed at achieving prudential … Read more
WOMEN LABOUR UTILIZATION IN CROP PRODUCTION IN ABIA STATE, NIGERIA ABSTRACT The main aim of the study was to analyze women labour utilization in crop production in Abia State. The specific objectives included (i) identify specific farming operations that utilize women labour in the study area; (ii) compare the relative contribution of women and men … Read more
TRENDS IN THE ACTIVITIES OF THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA, 1991-2013 ABSTRACT This study evaluated the impact of the extension services of Green River Project (GRP) on fish farmers in Niger Delta, Nigeria. Specifically, it sought to ascertain fishery technologies received by GRP fish farmers; determine adoption of fish farming … Read more
TRADITIONAL AND MODERN GROUNDNUT PROCESSING AND MARKETING IN NORTH CENTRAL NIGERIA ABSTRACT The study evaluated the traditional and modern groundnut processing and marketing in North Central Nigeria. The focus was on groundnut oil processing and marketing systems; input use efficiency in production and factors that made for efficiency; profitability of the processing activity and factors … Read more