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Characterization of Groundwater Potential in Parts of Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria Using Vertical Electrical Sounding Technique
No full textThe characterization of groundwater potential in parts of Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria, was carried out using the vertical electrical sounding technique. During the geophysical survey, twelve vertical electrical soundings (VES) were conducted using the Schlumberger Array. The processed resistivity data were interpreted using conventional curve matching and computer iteration methods with the aid of a resistivity software named Interpex-1-dimensional (IX1D) software. The VES results depict four different curve types, namely, HK, K, KHK, and HA-curve types. The result also reveals that 58% of all the sounding curves belong to K-types, whereas the remaining 42% belong to the other three curve types within the study area. Four to five geo-electric layers comprising the top soil, clayey sandstone, dry sandstone, saturated sandstone, and shale were delineated, with the latter usually occurring as the last layer. The third and fourth layers underlying dry sandstone formed the aquiferous unit. This unit was found to have an average resistivity value range of 1258.39 Ωm and an average aquifer thickness of 137.52 m. The water-saturated unit is deeply seated in some areas, with an average depth of 53.69 m. The watertable map shows a southeast groundwater flow pattern in the area. The result also shows that the hydraulic conductivity obtained ranges from 0.1427 to 0.9918 m/day with an average of 0.3917 m/day, while the transmissivity range is from 27.3327 m2/day to 79.1576 m2/day with an average of 41.0090 m2/day within the study area. The study concludes that there is huge groundwater potential within the study area, which can yield sufficient water to serve the immediate environs
OPTIMIZING SEISMIC DATA ACQUISITION FOR SUBSURFACE EXPLORATION: A CASE STUDY OF NIGER DELTA
No full textThe seismic reflection method has played a crucial role in geological exploration, spanning from petroleumto engineering investigations. This study aims to enhance seismic acquisition in the demanding Niger Delta terrain, particularly in the OML 28 block, considering environmental and urban complexities. Acomprehensive 3D reshoot seismic survey was conducted, involving systematic partitioning of the field into 7 swaths, while ensuring quality control measures. Shot points that fell on non-seismic objects werestrategically relocated to ensure full-fold coverage and adequate subsurface sampling without having anynegative environmental implications, utilizing techniques like point shift, smooth curve and laminar flow.Fold coverage analysis delineated distinct ranges across various offsets, including near, mid, far, and fulloffsets. Notably, the nominal full-fold coverage for OML 28 was 312, with observable improvements in mid offset ranges compared to near-offset and far-offset. Merging offset ranges facilitated achieving the required fold through swath overlap, ensuring thorough subsurface sampling. Additional analyses encompassed bin statistics, offset/azimuth rose diagrams, and surface topography examination, shedding light on trace distribution and elevation variations. Drilling operations were essential, revealing disparities between drilled and loaded depths, indicating potential signal attenuation concerns. Arrival time analysisemphasized drilling past weathered layers to mitigate signal attenuation. This study enhances seismicacquisition optimization, providing insights into fold coverage variations across offsets and emphasizingcomprehensive drilling practices for signal enhancement. These findings are crucial for refining subsurfaceimaging and geological comprehension, particularly in challenging terrains like the Niger Delta
Barriers to Implementing Internal Quality Assurance Practices in Public Secondary Schools in Enugu State.
No full textThis study investigated the state of quality assurance in secondary education in Nigeria, focusing on the implementation of internal quality assurance measures to enhance educational outcomes in Enugu State. The study was guided by give research purposes. Drawing on qualitative and quantitative data analysis from stakeholders, including educators, administrators, and policymakers, the research identifiedt critical challenges hindering effective quality assurance practices. These challenges include inadequate funding, insufficient professional development opportunities for educators, lack of stakeholder collaboration, and minimal involvement of teachers in decision-making processes. The study emphasized the need for a comprehensive strategy that fosters a culture of collaboration and open communication among all stakeholders in the education sector. Recommendations include among others; the establishment of ongoing professional development programs, mentorship initiatives for teachers, and active engagement of educators in quality assurance decisions to mitigate resistance and promote ownership of initiatives. Furthermore, the study advocates for increased funding from educational authorities to provide necessary resources, such as teaching materials and technology. By addressing these issues, the research posited that Nigeria could enhance its educational quality, by contributing to sustainable development and improved student outcomes in the increasingly competitive global landscape
DIGITALIZATION OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT FOR EFFECTIVE ADMINISTRATION OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
No full textThe integration of digital technologies has become paramount for the efficient management of schools. This paper explored the digitalization of personnel management as a pivotal strategy for enhancing the administration of educational institutions in Nigeria. The rapid advancement of digital tools offers opportunities to streamline administrative tasks, improve communication channels, and enhance decision-making processes within educational institutions. Digitalization initiatives encompass various aspects, including adopting digital platforms for data management, automating routine tasks, and implementing online communication tools for staff and students. Moreover, utilizing digital technologies facilitates monitoring and evaluation, enabling school administrators to make data-driven decisions to enhance teaching and learning outcomes. This paper also examined the benefits of digitalizing school personnel management and addressed the challenges faced by schools such as inadequate communication system, internet connectivity, shortage of digital tools and problems encountered in digitalization, which hinder optimal performance and resource utilization. Through a comprehensive literature review, this study emphasized the importance of equipping school personnel with digital literacy skills and providing adequate training to harness the full potential of digital tools. Furthermore, based on the review, it was recommended that government should provide support by investing in digital tools and infrastructure to ensure the digitalization of personnel management. This would emerge as a critical enabler for the effective administration of educational institutions offering avenues for improved efficiency, transparency, and overall educational quality
SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING (SEL) AND ITS IMPACT ON STUDENTS\u27 ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS
No full textThis paper investigated the impact of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) program on students\u27 academic performance. The researchers employed a qualitative case study design utilizing different secondary sources such as literature, reports and empirical studies in gathering an in-depth knowledge of Social Emotional Learning and its impact on students’ academic performance. The data obtained during our investigation was grouped into three namely, published case study, academic journal, and policy report categories. Each of these groups provides different views about Social Emotional Learning implementation. Results showed that Social Emotional Learning programs enhanced students’ competencies in various ways such as mastering one\u27s own emotions, creating social awareness, regulating one’s emotions, and promoting interpersonal skills. Out of the twenty-three (23) reports reviewed, teachers’ training was observed to be a critical issue in academic journals with 60%, this suggested that organizing training and educational workshops can be very helpful. Generally, policy reports showed that funding levels across government similar or related educational structures varied considerably with the US funding exceeding that of Nigeria by far and these consistent supports have been discovered to improve teacher confidence building in classroom practice as well as boosts students’ engagement. It also underlined the importance of funding, teacher education, and cultural adaptability in implementing SEL effectively. It demonstrated the need for ongoing assessment of SEL programs to take on these challenges appropriately and, ultimately, to nurture students\u27 holistic growth and well-being. Educators, policymakers, and other stakeholders working to improve SEL practices in a variety of educational contexts can draw on these findings to draw important lessons
Agricultural Wealth-Creation: The Role of Education, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Social Work Support in Nigeria
No full textThis study explores the roles of education, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and social work support in revitalizing Nigeria\u27s agricultural sector, a crucial area for the nation\u27s economic development and food security. It examines how these components individually and collectively contribute to enhancing agricultural productivity, sustainability, and community well-being. The research culminates that integrating CSR with educational and social work efforts creates a synergistic effect, facilitating the adoption of innovative agricultural techniques and improving resource access for farmers. It underscores the importance of education in equipping future agricultural leaders with essential skills and knowledge, CSR in fostering sustainable agricultural practices and community support, and social work in providing practical assistance and addressing barriers to productivity. By synthesizing these elements, the study proposes a comprehensive approach to revitalizing Nigeria\u27s agricultural sector, aimed towards promotion of economic growth, enhanced food security, and improved livelihoods. 
Exploring Post-Basic Education Students\u27 Preference for Algebra and Geometry Topics in Lagos State
No full textThe study examined students’ preference of Algebra and Geometry at Post-Basic Education level in Kosofe Local Government Area, Lagos State. Four research questions and two hypotheses were raised to guide the study. Two hundred PostBasic Education students drawn from two senior secondary schools using simple random sampling technique were used for the study. Students responded to a standardized Algebra and Geometry Topical Inventory which served as instrument for data collection in the study. The instrument was validated by three professionals and yielded a reliability of 0.80 and 0.90 by Cronbach’s alpha analysis. Frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation and independent t-test were used to analyze data. Findings revealed Algebraic fractions and Cosine rule as most preferred topics under Algebra and Geometry respectively while Change of subject of formula and Coordinate geometry, proof of theorems and chord property were observed to be least preferred in these branches of mathematics. Test of hypotheses indicated that male students significantly preferred topics in both Algebra and Geometry than female students. It was therefore recommended that gender responsive pedagogy and text writing at the Post-Basic Education level should be included in Mathematics curriculum. In addition, students’ interest, particularly female students, in Algebra and Geometry at Post-Basic Education level should be improved through academic and career talks
Patenting in Biotechnology: An Analysis of the Three Tests of Patentability under the Nigerian Patent Law
No full textBiotechnology has the potential to address some of the problems, including food insecurity andmalnutrition, the emergence and re-emergence of infectious diseases, and climate change,besetting developing countries such as Nigeria. However, it poses a significant challenge to theexisting patent system in Nigeria due to its inherent connection to naturally occurring substances.Therefore, this paper provides a legal analysis of the applicability of the patent standard tests ofnovelty, inventiveness and industrial application to biotechnology in Nigeria. The analysis drawson the interpretations of similar provisions in the European Union, the United States and theUnited Kingdom. The primary purpose is to identify and clarify possible issues that could arise inthe bid to apply relevant provisions of the existing patent law to biotechnological inventions inNigeria. The paper found that biotechnological inventions and innovations have provenchallenging to the requirements of novelty, inventiveness and industrial applicability under theglobalised patent standards. This is because patent laws evolved primarily in response to thedevelopment of machines and chemical processes, so they do not necessarily contemplate thepeculiarities of biotechnological inventions and innovations. It is recommended that for clarity,there is a need for Nigeria to formulate principles that would guide the application of the patentlaw to biotechnology as obtained in other jurisdictions, bearing in mind the possible implicationsof biotechnology patents on public health, food security, traditional knowledge and theenvironment among other factors
Rape as an Endemic Factor in Nigeria: An Examination of its Causes, Effects and Control
No full textNigeria is presently faced with a number of challenges which are pathetic and raise seriousconcern for the safety of our society. Insecurity, corruption, unemployment, abject poverty, poormedical care, kidnapping and incessant rape offenses are parts of what is experienced on dailybasis. Rape is a global social problem and its perpetrators and victims cut across all age brackets.In Nigeria, rape is a serious offence which attracts life imprisonment. Despite this, the commissionof rape offence is on the high side and it has become an endemic in our society. It is not enough tomake provisions for punishment against rape offenders, but to also examine the causes, effects andways to prevent further occurrence in the society. This paper examines the concept of rape underthe Nigerian law, causes of rape, effects of rape, factors militating against the efforts to reducerape and possible ways to reduce rape in our society. This paper adopts doctrinal approach ofqualitative method of research with the use of primary and secondary materials such as theStatutes, decided cases, online journals, textbooks, conference papers, published articles andnewspaper. This paper concludes that punishment alone cannot eradicate rape, rather adequateattention should be given to the causes, effects and ways to prevent rape in our society sincenothing justifies the act of rape. This paper recommends and calls for more awareness andsensitization on the causes and effects of rape in addition to adequate retributive measures toreduce rape in our society
A Legal Appraisal of Tax Incentives in the Development of Manufacturing Industries in Nigeria: Lessons from the United States of America
No full textReduction in tax liabilities also referred to as tax incentives, are schemes put in place by many nations to incite andstimulate economic activities, growth and development. This research provides a legal appraisal of tax incentives inthe development of manufacturing industries in Nigeria, citing some lessons from the practice in the United States ofAmerica. The research analyzes the various types of tax incentives available to manufacturing industries in Nigeriasuch as tax credits, tax holidays, investment allowances etc. It assesses the challenges and impact of these taxincentives, including increased foreign investment, job creation, economic growth etc. The Research employsdoctrinal research methodology and the approaches include expository, narrative and descriptive. Findings revealamong other things that the challenges to tax incentives in the manufacturing industries in Nigeria includes but notlimited to: revenue loss, unequal distribution of benefits, lack of awareness, and potential abuse. The researchcontributes to the ongoing debate on the role of tax incentives in promoting economic development in Nigeria andprovides insights for policy makers, legal practitioners and stakeholders in the manufacturing sector