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The Influence of Food Taboo on the Nutritional Status of Pregnant Women, Women Breast Feeding Their Babies and Children in Ugboha Village in Esan South East Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria
Full text linkThe knowledge of nutrition and food taboos do have an apparent impact which is likely to bring about positive and negative health outcomes. This research aimed at exploring practices of food taboos meld by expectant women, women breast feeding their babies and children and the effects on their nutritional status. A descriptive one-time cross-sectional survey with the use of in-depth interviews on 80 participants that were selected through purposive sampling from the communities under investigation was adopted. The findings revealed that beliefs that are wrapped in the culture and religion of the participants of the research were found to be the main factor influencing the practice of food restrictions among expectant women and women breast feeding their babies and children, as the above mentioned categories were observed to be more prone to malnutrition owing to their being subjected to different degrees of malnutrition practices thereby increasing their chances of developing negative health outcomes which put their health in a compromising state. Proper sensitization of the right nutritional practice by health workers is carried out to educate the indigenes of Ugboh
Instagram-Based Skin Care Influencers and the Development of Mutual Trust Among Followers in Lagos, Nigeria
Full text linkSocial Media Influencers usage in this current online age is becoming necessary and common in the communication-marketing environment. Over the years, they have shown their relevance and influence as impactful in the online space. In light of this, the study seeks to investigate and identify the various deceptive practices used by social media skincare influencers, through focus group discussion. The universities participants in Lagos state were selected using the cluster sampling method because major skin care brands in Nigeria have their head offices in Lagos state, also, considering the fact that universities are known to house Nigerians or categories of people who are social media savvy, fashion forward and particular about skin care, looks and appearances. Result shows skin care influencers are very useful in the online space, not just for brand promotion but also for helping skincare consumers in their skin care purchase decision-making. In addition, social media skin care influencers are not necessarily deceptive, however, they influence mainly for the money and publicity and leave out significant information when promoting a brand, the respondents agree that in this age, the use of social media influencer is significant for product promotion and consumer information. It is recommended that regulatory bodies in Nigeria should set up monitoring or control bodies who would carry out customer marketing research on brand and influencer activities to curb deception
Bioremediation of heavy metals by some bacterial and fungal species
Full text linkHeavy-metal contaminants are increasingly becoming one of the most difficult challenges of contemporary agriculture due to their high toxicity and ability to accumulate in soils and crops. This presents potential threats to humans through food contamination, which could cause detrimental health effects. To overcome this concern, it is necessary to accelerate the pace of restoration of disturbed agricultural lands. Bioremediation is an effective treatment for agricultural soil pollution as it relies on the ability of microorganisms to remove pollutants. Hence, this study aimed to isolate and use bacterial and fungal species from oil-polluted soil samples to remediate heavy metal contaminants. Soil samples were collected from three locations in the B-dere community, Gokana, Rivers State. Physicochemical analysis, identification of bacterial and fungal isolates, selection of heavy metals degrading bacteria and fungi, percentage occurrence of isolates, and screening microbial isolates for heavy metals tolerance index were conducted. The results showed a physicochemical pH of 8.8 at 28.6 °C. Electrical conductivity was 1213 μs/cm, with total nitrogen and organic carbon contents of 14.6% and 9.22%, respectively. Eight bacterial isolates were identified in this study: Nocardia spp., Bacillus cereus, Bacillus subtilis, Corynebacterium spp, Clostridium spp. Chromobacterium violaceum, Pseudomonas putida and Serratia marcescens. Pseudomonas aeruginosa was the most prevalent bacterial isolate (29%). However, Bacillus sp had the highest tolerance index to the heavy metals studied. Five fungal cultures were identified from the oil polluted soil: Penicillum sp, Aspergillus terreus, Aspergillus niger, Rhizopus sp., and Fusarium sp with Aspergillus niger being the most prevalent (34%). Aspergillus sp. had the highest tolerance index. The increase in population observed in both Bacillus sp and Aspergillus sp shows that they have the ability to remediate heavy metals such as lead, cadmium and nickel. Though heavy metals affected some soil microorganisms, which are important in soil fertility but Bacillus and Aspergillus spp have the ability to utilise and degrade lead, nickel and cadmium, particularly in contaminated areas
Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as a Catalyst for Sustainable Development in Nigeria
Full text linkTechnical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is globally recognised as a strategic tool for economic revitalisation, youth empowerment, and sustainable development. This study explores the role of TVET in advancing sustainable development in Nigeria, drawing from secondary data including institutional reports, policy documents, and international literature. The findings reveal that TVET, when effectively structured and adequately supported, can significantly address Nigeria's economic, social, and environmental challenges. However, systemic issues such as funding gaps, institutional fragmentation, and societal stigma continue to undermine its impact. The study concludes with policy recommendations aimed at repositioning TVET as a key driver of sustainable development in Nigeria.
 
Total Quality Management and Organisational Resilience: A Conceptual Focus on the Nigerian Food and Beverage Sector
Full text linkThis study explored the impact of Total Quality Management (TQM) on organisational resilience. The study took on a conceptual approach, relying on the trend of findings and ideas from extant literature to understand the current practices of TQM in the Nigerian food and beverage sector. The study developed a suggested model for further improvement of current practices of TQM implementation in the Nigerian food and beverage sector. This had factors including the emphasis on collaboration for the creative development of TQM approaches that meet the stakeholders’ expectations. Others included the need for adequate legal system support to business relationships and obligations with partners, and the relevance of human resource management development to address the fickle nature of stakeholders' expectations. This was coupled with the need for operational process evaluation to re-examine an operational process's potency to identify improvement areas and further development of their operations. The study concluded that the TQM organisation and its stakeholders to embrace the connectivity required for effective creativity and innovation needed to support the implementation of TQM. This has the potential to facilitate the hedge and create respite to address identified challenges to the implementation of TQM in the Nigerian food and beverage sector. Part of the recommendation was to adopt an empirical approach to explore the topic further and develop new findings to contribute to TQM development in the Nigerian context.
 
From Fragmentation to Unity: Assessing the Impact of Leadership and Technology in the Development of a United Igala Kingdom: Paper selected from 2nd Covenant University Conference on Leadership and Development (CUCLeD), June 11-13, 2025
No full textThe Igala people, scattered across the globe, trace their origins to a common ancestry. While historical narratives suggest diverse points of origin—including Egypt, Arabia, Abyssinia, Mali, and Kwararafa—recent advances in technology and research have established connections between the Igala people of Nigeria and Diaspora groups such as the Nago of Brazil, the Lucumi of Cuba, and the Gullah of North America. Fragmentation of the Igala nation over centuries has been attributed to factors such as expansionist wars, colonialism, the transatlantic slave trade, and migration in search of habitable environments. The Igala Reconnection Project, initiated by His Royal Majesty Michael Idakwo Oboni and sustained by his successor, HRM Mathew Alaji Oguche Akpa II, under the scholarly leadership of Historian Ayegba Abdullahi Adojo, has leveraged research and technological tools to uncover these shared ancestries. This project has not only fostered the revitalization of Igala socio-cultural practices but also catalyzed the recognition and development of a "United Igala Kingdom." This paper provides an evidence-based exploration of the originsof the Igala people and demonstrates that many groups historically attributed to the Yoruba, Igbo, Nupe, Jukun, and Hausa ethnicities are, in fact, of Igala descent. Employing logical reasoning, historical analysis, and artificial intelligence, the study draws compelling inferences to illuminate these connections. Ultimately, this work highlights the transformative role of leadership and technology in uniting the Igala people and fostering their socio-cultural and developmental aspirations
The Militarization of Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Modern Warfare and Global Security : Paper selected from 2nd Covenant University Conference on Leadership and Development (CUCLeD), June 11-13, 2025
No full textThe integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into military operations poses significant challenges to global stability and international security, underscoring the need for a comprehensive understanding of its implications. This study examines the militarization of AI in modern warfare through the lens of Deterrence and Social Identity Theory, which provides a framework for proper understanding of the study of militarization of artificial intelligent in warfare. Using a qualitative and descriptive approach, this study analyzes secondary data from peer-reviewed journals, military documents, and policy reports to explore the impact of AI-driven technologies on modern defence systems. The findings suggest that while AI enhances military capabilities, it also raises critical concerns regarding accountability, transparency, and unintended consequences. The study highlights the importance of balancing defence needs with humanitarian considerations and calls for further exploration of AI governance and international norms 
Building Skills for Digital Entrepreneurship and Motivating Self-Reliance
Full text linkThis research determined to explore how to encourage self-reliance and develop abilities for digital entrepreneurship. Two null hypotheses and research questions were established to direct the study to meet the research’s objectives. A survey study strategy was chosen for this study. Out of the two thousand undergraduates (2000) in the population, a sum of one hundred eighty-seven (187) respondents were chosen for the sample. Simple random sampling was used to make the selection. The key tool was a study questionnaire titled "Building Skills for Digital Entrepreneurship and Motivating Self-Reliance," approved by two specialists from the University of Maiduguri's Computer Engineering and Computer Science departments. The researchers distributed the questionnaire. A statistical study using Pearson product-moment correlation was done to test the hypotheses. With 276 degrees of freedom and critical values, every hypothesis was meaningful. The University of Maiduguri found that the self-reliance drive substantially correlates with skills in Point of sale (POS) operation and recharge card business. Based on the study's findings, it was suggested that lecturers have adequate supervision to carry out the Entrepreneurship program. Universities should have workstations, so the stations should be properly staffed and equipped to support achieving the goals.
 
Comparative Biochemical Characterization of Hydrocarbon-Degrading Bacteria on Petroleum-Contaminated Soils from Baranyonwa-Dere in Gokana and Non-Contaminated Soils from Rukpokwu in Obio/Akpor L.G.A, Rivers State, Nigeria
Full text linkThis study presents a comparative biochemical evaluation of hydrocarbon-degrading bacteria (HDB) isolated from petroleumcontaminated soil in Baranyonwa-Dere (B-Dere), Gokana LGA, and non-contaminated soil from Rukpokwu, Obio/Akpor LGA, Rivers State, Nigeria. Using culture-dependent methods and standard biochemical assays, five bacterial genera were identified across both sites: Pseudomonas sp., Salmonella sp., Citrobacter sp., Bacillus megaterium, and Bacillus subtilis. However, isolates from the contaminated site demonstrated significantly higher enzymatic activities, including catalase, urease, succinate dehydrogenase, peroxidase, and protease. Among the isolates, Bacillus subtilis from the polluted soil exhibited the highest catalase (730.73 ± 79.92 µmol/mL/min) and urease (0.25 ± 0.01 mg/g/min) activities, while Pseudomonas sp. recorded peak succinate dehydrogenase activity (5.67 ± 0.01 µmol/mL/min). Bacillus megaterium excelled in peroxidase (76.04 ± 0.01 µmol/mL/min) and protease (91.08 ± 0.68 units/mg) activities. In contrast, isolates from the non-contaminated site exhibited comparatively lower enzymatic expression, indicating reduced metabolic demand and hydrocarbon stress. Catalase activity was significantly dominant (p < 0.001) in the polluted environment, suggesting its pivotal role in microbial oxidative stress management and survival in petroleum-rich soils. These findings confirm that oil contamination selectively enhances the diversity and enzymatic adaptation of indigenous bacteria, equipping them for effective hydrocarbon degradation. The elevated metabolic activities in contaminated soils underscore the potential of these native strains as viable bioremediation agents. Harnessing their enzymatic profiles offers a sustainable and eco-friendly strategy for restoring oil-polluted environments in the Niger Delta and similar regions globally
Assessing the Readiness for the Adoption of Early Entrepreneurship Education in Nigeria: Implications for Reducing Unemployment and Poverty
Full text linkThis study examined the readiness for the adoption of Early Entrepreneurship Education (EEE) in Nigeria as a strategic pathway for reducing unemployment and poverty among the youths. A quantitative survey design was employed, gathering data from 384 respondents comprising primary-school teachers, head teachers, and education administrators across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation, regression, and factor analysis to determine institutional readiness, perception levels, and the influence of socio-economic variables on adoption. Findings revealed a moderate level of readiness, with generally positive educator perception toward EEE but hindered by weak curriculum integration, inadequate teacher preparation, and limited infrastructure. Significant relationships were observed between teacher capacity, policy support, and community involvement in predicting readiness. The study recommends that the Universal Basic Education (UBE) curriculum be redesigned to include practical entrepreneurship modules from lower-basic levels; continuous professional development programs should be organized for teachers; and targeted funding mechanisms be introduced to strengthen institutional support. Collaboration among government agencies, private-sector partners, and local communities is vital for sustainability. Overall, early entrepreneurship education is presented as a sustainable framework for national development, employment generation, and poverty alleviation.