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Perceived Level of Skills Possessed by Technical College Students for Self-Employment in Winding of Electrical Machines Operations in Rivers State
No full textThe study assessed level of skills possessed in winding of electrical machines operation for self-employment among students in Technical Colleges in Rivers State. Three research questions and three hypotheses guided the study. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. The population of the study comprised 38 electrical installation and maintenance work trade teachers’ and 22 workshop instructors in the four government technical colleges owned by Rivers State government. The study adopted a census sampling technique because the population is of manageable size. The instrument used for data collection was a 23 items questionnaire structured in a-4 points rating scale. The instrument for the study was face and content validated by three experts in the Department of Technical Education, Ignatius Ajuru, University of Education, Rumuolumini, Port Harcourt. The reliability of the instrument was determined through Cronbach alpha reliability coefficient method. A total of 20 respondents who were not part of the population of the study were used in testing the reliability of the instrument, the reliability co-efficient of 0.75 was obtained. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions while t-test was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The study found that students’ ability in dismantling of electrical machines will be an added advantage for employment or self- employment, students’ ability to remove and replace worn-out brushes accurately will be an added advantage for employment or self-employment upon graduation. Based on these finding, the study recommended among others that technical college students in Rivers State should be given the opportunity of real-life experience through exposure in industries/establishments as to enable them handle winding of electrical machines operation for self-employment upon their graduation
Effects of Mind-Mapping Teaching Strategy on Building Trade Students’ Academic Performance and Retention in Government Technical Colleges of Borno State, Nigeria
No full textThe main purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of mind-mapping teaching strategy on Building Trade students’ academic performance and retention in government technical colleges of Borno state, Nigeria. Bricklaying, Blocklaying and Concreting (BBC) is a subject of Building Trade program that is designed to provide both knowledge and skill that enable learners to efficiently perform in all aspect of brick/block layer’s work and become self-reliant. Two research questions and two null hypotheses were set. The study employed quasi-experimental research design. The experiment was carried out on all 103 NTCII BBC students at Government Technical Colleges of Borno state. The study consisted of experimental group and control group each treated independently. The experiment lasted for a period of 6 weeks. The test instrument used was consisted of 40 multiple choice questions adopted from NABTEB past question papers and validated by experts form Department of Technology Education Modibbo Adama University, Yola. Mean and standard deviation was used to answer Research questions, while ANCOVA was used to test the null hypotheses at 0.05 alpha levels and Bonferroni post-hoc test was used to find out where the significance lies. The finding of the study revealed that Mind-mapping teaching strategy improved more academic performance of Building Trade students than demonstration teaching method with Mean difference of 6.83% margin at Government Technical Colleges in Borno state, Nigeria. The Experimental Group (taught using Mind-mapping teaching strategy) students retain more academic performance than their counterparts in the control group (without treatment) by 9.62% margin at Government Technical Colleges in Borno State, Nigeria. Additionally, the research underscores that there was significant difference among the mean scores of Building Trade students taught using mind mapping teaching strategy and demonstration teaching method at government technical colleges of Borno State, Nigeria. There was significant difference among the mean scores of Building Trade students taught using mind-mapping teaching strategy and demonstration teaching method in their retention test at government technical colleges of Borno State, Nigeria. The study among others recommends that government and ministry of education should encourage the use of mind-mapping strategies in teaching building trade in Government Technical Colleges of Borno State, Nigeria
INCOME DIVERSIFICATION CONSTRAINTS AMONG FARM HOUSEHOLDS IN THE NIGER DELTA REGION OF NIGERIA
No full textThis study investigated constraints limiting income diversification among farm households within Nigeria\u27s Niger Delta Region. A total of 360 respondents were selected through multistage, purposive, and random sampling methodologies. Primary data obtained via structured questionnaires underwent analysis using descriptive and inferential statistical methods. Findings revealed that the principal constraints inhibiting non-farm income-generating activities included escalating costs of fuel and essential materials, deteriorated road infrastructure, and insufficient access to credit facilities. The study recommends governmental investment in modern, high-quality rural infrastructure to minimize entry barriers for both farm and non-farm ventures, thereby enabling households to maximize their productive capabilities and achieve enhanced diversification outcomes. Additionally, policymakers should expand access to affordable credit through various Credit Guarantee Scheme programs, subsidize agricultural inputs and equipment rental services to strengthen smallholder farmer productivity, and implement measures to ensure fuel affordability
INSECURITY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA: CONTEXT OF FOURTH REPUBLIC
No full textThe main problem of Nigeria nowadays is the growth in insecurity. A major cause for concern is the frequency of wanton and ritual killings, kidnappings, property vandalism, Delta militancy, fraud, farmer-herder conflicts, banditry, religious conflicts, Boko haram insurgency, and interethnic disputes. Numerous times, crooked politicians and bad leadership are blamed for this terrible Nigerian experience. It is believed that leadership will serve as a catalyst for the coordination, effective distribution of good news, projection of visions, dissemination of knowledge, and implementation of excellent public policy. Unfortunately, Nigerian leadership is lacking greatly. Numerous persons in positions of power abuse such positions for their gain, the imposition and realization of personal interests, victimization, theft, the pursuit of rivals, and the poverty of the populace. In contrast, this lack of managerial and leadership skills has developed into a scary insecurity that is raging. The mounting anxiety prevents both domestic and foreign investment, poses a major risk to the safety of people and property, and obstructs the pursuit of sustainable development. This paper examined insecurity challenges and leadership in Nigeria from 1999-2023(Fourth Republic), the incidents of insecurity, and their implication on sustainable development. Secondary data collected from the internet, academic journals, books, and newspapers was used. The data was analyzed based on the content and descriptive statistics. This study recommends that the government must raise national intelligence to fight the menace and also policymakers to design and implement inclusive policies that mitigate violence
ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILL SET AND SUSTAINABILITY OF SMEs IN ANAMBRA STATE
No full textThe continuous repetition of business products and processes affects the sustainability of MSMEs in Anambra State. In view of this, the study determined the extent of relationship between entrepreneurial skill-set and sustainability of MSMEs in Anambra State. The specific objective of the study focused on the extent of relationship that exists between creative thinking and business competitiveness; secondly, between risk taking and business survival of MSMEs in Anambra State. The study was anchored on opportunity –based theory. Survey research design was adopted in the study and the study purposively selected 120 registered MSMEs comprising of 229 respondents. Data were collected with the aid of structured questionnaire while hypotheses were tested using Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient with the aid of Statistical Packages for Social Science (SPSS version 27). Findings revealed that there is positive relationship that exists between entrepreneurship skill set and sustainability of MSMEs in Anambra State by revealing a positive relationship between creative thinking and business competitiveness; also the study revealed that risk taking is positively related to business survival. The study concluded that entrepreneurial skill-set has tendency of supporting the sustainability of MSMEs as it can contribute to the competitive edge of business as well as business survival. The study recommended that there is need to incorporate creative thinking into the business practice of MSMEs as it will contribute to business competitiveness and sustainability
DIVERSIFICATION STRATEGY AND ORGANIZATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY OF MANUFACTURING COMPANIES IN SOUTH EAST, NIGERIA
No full textThis study explored diversification strategy and growth of manufacturing companies in south-East, Nigeria. The aim of the study was to examine the relationship between diversification strategy (Concentric and Horizontal) and organizational productivity of four listed manufacturing companies in South East, Nigeria. The study adopted descriptive survey design. The study population was 594, consisting of managers, supervisors and administrative staff of the four listed manufacturing firms in South-East, Nigeria. A sample size of two hundred and thirty-nine (239) managers, supervisors and administrative staff were drawn from the population using Taro Yamane while proportionate random sampling technique was used for selection of sample unit. Two hundred and fifteen (215) copies of questionnaire retrieved were completely filled and used for the study. The Spearman Rank Correlation (rho) was used to analyze the relationship between diversification strategy and organizational productivity while Theil-Sen Regression was used to test the hypotheses. The result of the analysis revealed that concentric and horizontal diversification had a significant positive relationship with the organizational productivity. The findings led to the conclusion that diversification is vital for improving the productivity of manufacturing firms in Nigeria\u27s South-East. The study recommended, among others that manufacturing companies should diversify as to boost their streams of income while maximizing their capability, also horizontal diversification is recommended for its ability to avert decline in the product life cycle
EFFECT OF FOREIGN TRADE ON THE NIGERIAN MANUFACTURING SECTOR (1999-2022)
No full textThe main objective of the study is to examine the effect of foreign trade on the performance of the Nigerian Manufacturing sector. The specific objective was to determine the effect of export trade, import trade and balance of payment on the real gross domestic product of the Nigerian manufacturing sector. Ex-post facto research design was utilized in the study. This study sourced secondary data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) statistical bulletin, spanning a time frame of 24 years, covering the period of 1999 to 2022. The study\u27s data were analyzed using the Ordinary Least Square (OLS) regression method. The test of hypotheses conducted with the regression estimates from Ordinary Least Square showed the following results: Export trade has a positive and significant effect on the gross domestic product of the Nigerian manufacturing sector (p-value = 0.0088); Import trade has a negative and significant effect on the gross domestic product of the Nigerian manufacturing sector (p-value = 0.0145); Balance of payment has a negative and significant effect on the gross domestic product of the Nigerian manufacturing sector (p-value = 0.0092). The study recommends that to further capitalize on the positive effect of export trade, the Nigerian government and manufacturing sector stakeholders should actively promote the diversification of export products and explore new international markets through targeted policies, incentives, and support programs that facilitate product innovation, quality improvement, and market penetration strategies
BIBLICAL CULTURE ON SEXUALITY AND ITS SOCIAL IMPLICATION ON THE CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY
No full textThis study explores the Biblical culture on sexuality and its social implication on the contemporary society through content analysis of relevant scriptural texts and scholarly literature. The background of the study is rooted in the growing moral decline and the increasing liberalization of sexual practices in modern societies, which often contradict biblical teachings. The problem addressed is the widening gap between biblical standards of sexual behaviour and prevailing societal norms, which has led to significant social, moral, and psychological consequences. The aim of the study is to examine biblical views on sexuality and assess their implications for contemporary social values. The objectives include identifying biblical teachings on various aspects of sexuality—such as sex and marriage, celibacy, oral sex and masturbation, pre-marital and extra-marital sex, prostitution, incest, and homosexuality—and evaluating their relevance and influence in today’s society. Using content analysis as the methodology, the study critically analyses scriptural passages and interprets their meanings in light of contemporary sexual ethics. Findings reveal that the Bible upholds sexual relations within the confines of marriage, condemns sexual immorality in all forms, and emphasizes purity, fidelity, and respect for the human body. The consequences of sexual sin, as outlined in Scripture, include spiritual separation from God and societal decay. Social implications observed include broken homes, rise in sexually transmitted infections, and moral confusion among youths. Recommendations include increased biblical literacy, sexual education grounded in Christian values, parental guidance, pastoral involvement, and the promotion of moral discipline. The study concludes that adherence to biblical sexual ethics offers a path to personal and societal transformation. 
Mathematical Model for the dynamics of Kidnapping in Nigeria with Optimal Control
No full textKidnapping is regarded as one of the most terrifying types of banditry in the world. In Nigeria, it is a volent act use for perpetuating political objectives and interest by politicians. We developed a compartmentalized mathematical model for the dynamics of kidnapping activity. Total human population was sub-divided into S(t), I(t), U(t), R(t), K(t) and D(t), a system non-linear first order ordinary differential equations was developed. Two equilibrium points were established (kidnapper free equilibrium point and equilibrium point with kidnapping activity), stability analysis was carried out and the analytical result shows that the two equilibrium points are local asymptotically stable (LAS). The equilibrium point with kidnapping activity is globally asymptotically stable (GAS) provided that the condition of the Lyapunov function is satisfied. Additionally, the fundamental reproduction number or threshold number was calculated followed by numerical simulations to back up the analytical results
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE ATTITUDE OF STUDENTS TOWARDS THE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF FRENCH LANGUAGE IN LOKOJA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KOGI STATE
No full textThis research examined theFactors influencing the attitude of students towards the teaching and learning of French Language in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State. Four research questions were raised and analysed. Related literature was reviewed to broaden the view of the research. Descriptive research design was used for the study. Questionnaire was used as research instrument. The population for this study was all the Lokoja Local Government Area teachers. Simple Random sampling technique was used to select fifty (50) respondents from Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State. A validated researcher designed questionnaire was administered to the sample and simple percentage was used to analyze the data gathered. It was revealed that Teacher’s qualification/mastery of instructional materials, method of teaching, excursion to where the French language is being spoken and adequate reading materials affect the general attitudes of students towards the learning of French language and that there is urgent need of looking towards those factors to promote efficient and effective teaching of French language in secondary schools in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State. Based on the findings of the study, the conclusion drawn includes: the general attitude of students towards French language can be influenced by teacher’s qualification/mastery of instructional materials and that the method of teaching, excursion to where the French language is being spoken and adequate reading materials affect the students positively. The study recommends amongst others that a friendly environment should be created for the students and teachers for the learning of French language and competent and qualified teachers should be employed by the government to handle French language in secondary schools.