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A Contrastive Analysis of Plural Formation in English and Ụkwụanị
Get PDFThis study is a contrastive analysis of the morphology of plural formations in English and Ụkwụanị. It is primarily directed at investigating the cross-linguistic variations in plural formation processes and the acquisitional challenges they pose. With insight from Auto-segmental phonology, primary and secondary data were analyzed using probability sampling and nominal scale. Data analyses revealed that phonological conditioning of the D1 morpheme and realizing nouns through allomorphs is only obtainable in English. However, plural noun formations are morphological processes involving vowel and consonant spreading of the skeletal tier. The study identifies the structural divergence between English and Ụkwụanị in number marking systems and establishes the pedagogical value of pluralization. The study recommends that English language teachers, especially in the Niger Delta region, particularly among Ụkwụanị users of English, should utilize auto-segmental phonology in the teaching/learning processes to avoid overgeneralization.
Keywords: Contrastive analysis, pluralization, nouns, morphology, phonology, Ụkwụan
Assessment of Auditory Awareness among Hearing Aids Users in Calabar Municipal Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria
Get PDFAssessment of auditory awareness among hearing aids users in Calabar Municipal Local Government Area of Cross River state, Nigeria. To achieve the aim of this study, four research questions were formulated to guide this study. Literature related to the variables under study was reviewed according to the hypotheses for the study. Survey research design was adopted for this study. The essence of this design was to allow the researcher make inference and generalization of the population by selecting and studying the sample chosen for the study. A total sample of two hundred and twenty (120) respondents were randomly selected for the study. The selection was done through the accidental sampling technique. The main instrument used for the collection of data was the questionnaire titled Assessment of Auditory Awareness questionnaire (AAAQ). The questionnaire was subjected to face validity by two experts in Measurement and Evaluation/Research and Statistics and Faculty of Education who vetted the items developed. The reliability estimate of the instrument was established through the Cronbach Alpha reliability method. The data were collected personally by the researchers with the help of some research assistants. To analyze the data for the study, descriptive statistics of mean and standard (simple percentage) was adopted this was because of the nature of the variables involved in the study. The result of the analysis reveals that, the level of sound detection among hearing aids, sound localization, auditory attention level and sound discrimination among hearing aids users in Calabar Municipal is significantly positive. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended that auditory hearing aids should be provided to users.
Keywords: Auditory Awareness, Hearing Aids, Hearing Aids Users, Sound Localization, Auditory Attention, Calabar Sound Discrimination
Concept of Automated Income Tax in Edo State Nigeria: Learning from the American System
Get PDFNigeria's tax framework, as defined by Section 24(f) of the Constitution, mandates that all citizens fulfill their tax obligations. This legal foundation empowers various government levels to collect taxes, including income taxes from individuals and corporations. However, the persistent issue of tax evasion remains a significant obstacle to revenue generation in Nigeria. This problem isn't confined to a specific region, as Edo State, too, grapples with income tax evasion, detrimentally impacting its revenues. Despite legislative and judicial efforts, tax evasion prevails. In response, the Edo State Government introduced the Edo Revenue Automate System (ERAS), a computerized solution aimed at streamlining individual income tax administration and curbing evasion. Concerning this, the study tends to adopt a doctrinal method of study in ascertaining the legal issues of adopting automated income tax in Edo State, drawing inspiration from the United States, where a well-established computerized income tax system operates under the backing of enacted laws. The study therefore found that there are incidences of tax evasion in Edo state, that though the adoption of an automated income tax system could aid in curtailing the incidence of tax evasion in the State, there are legal and socio-economic shortcomings that could hamper the Edo State automated income tax system. In this regard, this study recommends and concludes with proposals for enhancing the effectiveness of the computerized individual income tax system in Edo State. The study further emphasizes the need for a strong legal framework to support technology-driven tax systems and the importance of adopting best practices from countries like the United States to mitigate tax evasion.
Keywords: Automated, Legal, Income, Tax, Edo State, Americ
Compensation for Oil Pollution Damage in Nigeria: Establishment of an Administrative Institution with Arbitrative Power to the Rescue?
Get PDFThe incessant restiveness in Nigeria`s oil-producing communities over the lack of fair, adequate and prompt compensation for oil pollution damage puts a big question mark on the effectiveness of the country`s current legal arrangement for compensation for oil pollution damage. Nigeria has no legal system for compensation for oil pollution damage, as there is no single law that is specifically enacted for it. No policy is formulated for its implementation, and no regulatory institution is established to enforce it. This study adopts a multi-method research design, incorporating both traditional legal analysis (doctrinal method) and socio-legal research techniques (non-doctrinal method) to investigate the effectiveness of compensation for oil pollution damage in Nigeria. For the doctrinal aspect, the study relies on relevant international laws, conventions and treaties, local legislation, past and extant Nigeria`s Constitution, case law, textbooks, academic publications, law reports, encyclopedias, law dictionaries, and newspaper publications. For the non-doctrinal method of legal research, the study uses questionnaire survey as a versatile tool to gather useful and appropriate data/information on the effectiveness of energy industry compensation in some selected oil-producing communities of Bayelsa and Rivers States. The paper, therefore, suggests the development of a legal system of compensation for oil pollution damage that is based on the enactment of comprehensive law for compensation for oil pollution damage and the establishment of an independent regulatory institution with powers of arbitration, and its own rules of procedure, that will facilitate prompt, adequate and fair resolution of matters of compensation for oil pollution damage
Parents` Background and Children`s Educational Attainment in Maiduguri Metropolis, Borno State, Nigeria
Get PDFThe research employed a correlational design to examine the interrelationships between parental background and children's educational attainment in Maiduguri Metropolis, Borno State, Nigeria. It specifically examined parents` socioeconomic variables such as level of income and education that influence children's educational attainment. The population of the study comprised households from 15 electoral wards in Maiduguri, from which five wards were randomly selected, representing 20% of the total. Following Smith's (1975) guidelines for small populations, purposive sampling was utilized to identify 200 households. Data collection was facilitated through a self-constructed questionnaire titled Parental Background, and Educational Attainment (PBEA), which was validated by experts with an emphasis on face and content validity. A pilot study was also conducted in two wards excluded from the main sample to test the reliability of the instrument. The reliability was determined using the Pearson correlation coefficient at a significance level of 0.05. Data analysis involved the Pearson moment correlation coefficient and multiple regression to evaluate the relationships between educational attainment and parents` socioeconomic variables. The findings indicated a significant correlation amongst children's educational attainment and parents` income and level of education. Therefore, it was recommended that government should invest hugely on free education to school age children. This will enable economically disadvantaged children to acquire free education in spite of their socioeconomic background.
Keywords: Parents` Income, Parents` Educational Background & Educational Attainment
Social Networking and its influence on Academic Performance of Upper Basic Social Studies Students in Delta State, Nigeria
Get PDFThis study examined the influence of social networking regarding the academic performance of upper basic Social Studies students in Delta State. The study adopted an ex-post facto research design. Two research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. The sample size of the study comprised 1023 basic 9 students randomly drawn from 11 schools. The stratified random sampling technique was used to select students for the study. The instruments for data collection were questionnaire and Social Studies students’ academic performance scores. Cronbach’s alpha analysis was used for estimating the internal consistency reliability of the questionnaire. The questionnaire items were analyzed and tested for significant level of P<0.5. Pearson coefficient of determination was used to answer the research questions, while Pearson Product Moment Correlation was used to test the null hypotheses at 0.05 significant level. According to the study's findings, students' academic performance in Social Studies was significantly impacted by their use of social networking sites like Facebook and WhatsApp. Based on the results, it was suggested that in order to increase academic performance, students should be encouraged to utilize Facebook and WhatsApp for academic purposes.
Keywords: Social Studies, Social Networking, Facebook, WhatsApp, Academic Performance
The Nexus between Agricultural Education Curriculum and Food Security in Nigeria: Challenges and Way Forward for Sustainable Practice
Get PDFThis essay investigates the connection between Nigerian food security and agricultural education curricula. The study explores the importance of incorporating agricultural education within the formal education system with an emphasis on Nigeria in order to address the urgent problems of food insecurity in the nation. It looks at how agricultural education can help people acquire the information, abilities, and mindset needed to increase agricultural output, support sustainable farming methods, and guarantee that every Nigerian has access to wholesome food. In addition to discussing policy implications and reform strategies aimed at strengthening the relationship between agricultural education and food security in Nigeria, the paper emphasises the significance of fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in the agricultural sector, promoting practical training and experiential learning, and aligning curriculum with industry needs. These strategies include investing in vocational and technical education, youth empowerment programmes, and agricultural extension services. The paper offers insights into how Nigeria might leverage the transformative potential of agricultural education to achieve food security, support rural development, and create a more resilient and sustainable food system by examining successful initiatives and best practices. Overall, the study emphasises how crucial agricultural education curricula are to tackling issues with food security and promoting agricultural growth in Nigeria.
Keywords: Agricultural Education, Food Security, Curriculum, Curriculum Integration, Sustainable Agricultur
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Enhanced Administrators Decision Making in Educational Institutions: A Comprehensive Exploration of Applications, Challenges, and Opportunities
Get PDFThe role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a powerful tool for enhancing decision-making in educational institutions has been examined. This paper provides a detailed insight into the exploration of the applications, challenges, and opportunities inherent with leveraging AI for improved decision-making in educational institutions. The paper draws on existing research and current trends, to examine the different applications of AI in education. This includes but not limited to personalized learning, predictive analytics, and administrative optimization. The challenges and ethical considerations associated with the use of AI adoption, such as algorithmic bias, data privacy, and transparency were highlighted. Despite these challenges, the paper identifies numerous opportunities for educational stakeholders to harness the transformative potential of AI to improve teaching, learning, and administrative processes. Recommendations are provided for policymakers, educators, and stakeholders to adopt AI as a catalyst for innovation and enhanced educational decision-making. The paper concluded that by prioritizing responsible AI use, through fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, promoting equity and inclusion, educational institutions can open the doors to the full benefits of the transformative potentials of AI to improve decision-making and foster educational equity
From Passive Partakers to Sexual Provocateurs: A Taxonomic Study of the Emerging Sexual Identities of Women in Nigeria’s Digital Space
Get PDFFemale sexuality in Nigeria is exiting the traditional orbit where its patterns and parameters were foregrounded to a socially calibrated enclave determined by the erotic energy of women exercising their sexual autonomy in Nigeria’s digital space. As if fighting the conspiracy of silence that has enshrouded their sexual agency, young women and girls in Nigeria are becoming overtly assertive about their sexual needs, bodily rights, and romantic expectations in ways that are reinforcing their sexual empowerment and agency. This paper attempts a taxonomic examination of the trends in the sexual identities of women discernible in the comic skits and memes of female content creators who specialise in producing content involving women expressing their primal libidinal instincts. Theoretical inspiration is drawn from Jeffrey Week’s theoretical work on sexuality (2007). Data were curated from memes on Facebook featuring women from the three major ethnic groups in Nigeria - Yorùbá, Hausa and Igbo - who explicitly expressed their libidinal urges and sexual agency. Eight memes were purposively selected based on their features, substantiating the arguments raised in this study. The study reveals that the potent libidinal forces of women on social media can be grouped into four sexual types: the sexpert, the erotophile, the succubus and the fetishist. The study concluded that sexuality has transformed from the orbit of traditional moralism and cultural enclave to the threshold of sexual egalitarianism in Nigeria.
Keywords: Digital space, sexual identities, passive partakers, sexual provocateurs, Nigeri
A Comparative Legal Analysis of the Fundamental Human Rights Enshrined in Nigeria and Uganda Constitutions
Get PDFWhat is now known today as Fundamental Human Rights came to lamb light through a United Nations declaration called the UDHR; Universal Declaration of Human Rights, of 1948. This document may have not been a legal instrument per se but a mere declaration for the world to follow. Because it was not an instrument to be relied on in Court when these rights were violated, there was a need for separate documents to be created and that led to the creation of two instruments out of it Known as ICCPR and ICESCR. These two legal instruments have been incorporated by Nigeria and Uganda with little variations adopted in their constitutions. It is concerning that this study seeks to educate readers through a comparative analysis of the fundamental human rights stipulated in the Nigeria and Uganda Constitutions to show their similarities and differences and if there are gaps make recommendations to fill them. Concerning this the study adopts a doctrinal method of research, utilizing primary and secondary sources. The study found that Nigeria and Uganda have recognized these rights and codified them under chapter four of their Constitutions, these rights are referred to as inalienable rights are they cannot be transferred, sold, or shared among citizens. The constitution of Nigeria and the constitution of Uganda guarantee their citizens protection of these rights where; violation will attract full punishment by the Law. However, there are core variations in these which in essence the Uganda constitutional rights seem to be more encompassing than the Nigerian rights provided for in the constitution. Hence this study concludes and recommends the need for Nigeria government to take a leap from the Uganda perspective of human rights as contain in their constitution.
Keywords: Legal, Fundamental, Human, Rights, and Constitution