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Seed Morphometrics Characterization of African Bambara Groundnut (Vigna subterranea L.) Landraces
Full text linkThe nutrient-dense Bambara groundnut is renowned for its ability to withstand extreme weather
conditions. Its use is still restricted despite its potential because of problems such a hard seed
coat, prolonged cooking times, and poor germination. In this study, a group of landraces from
all over Africa was evaluated for genetic diversity in important seed-associated properties.
Using a completely randomized approach with three replications, 60 genotypes were assessed
for seed hardness, germination performance, and seedling vigor. R version 4.1.1 was used to
analyze the data from the experiment, which was carried out at Jimma University College of
Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine in Ethiopia. Each trait's broad-sense heritability and
genetic and phenotypic coefficients of variation were calculated. For every evaluated attribute,
the analysis of variance showed highly significant differences (p<0.001) between genotypes.
Except mean germination time, every attribute showed significant heritability and genetic
advancement, indicating limited environmental effect and strong additive genetic control. As a
result, these qualities present excellent targets for breeding program selection. Interdependence
between attributes was demonstrated by the positive and significant association between
hundred-seed weight and seed length, width, thickness, electrical conductivity, and
compression force, as determined by Pearson correlation analysis. These findings lay the
groundwork for direct trait selection to increase seedling establishment and cooking quality in
Bambara groundnuts
GENDER BASED VIOLENCE IN NIGERIA IN THE 21ST CENTURY: STUDIES ON NIMO IN WESTERN IGBOLAND
Full text linkGender based violence in Nigeria and Nimo in particular has attained
frightening increase and unacceptable levels. It undermines the health, dignity,
security, and autonomy of women and girls, its victims, yet it remains shrouded in a
culture of silence. This paper examines different forms of gender based violence such
as child marriage/forced marriage, female circumcision, physical violence, sexual
assaults/crimes, widowhood rites and psychological violence. While using descriptive
and interpretative qualitative research methodology, the paper contends that gender
based violence is a common phenomenon in the society in the 21st century and that the
majority of the people in Nimo and Nigeria in general do not consider it a problem or
crime. The study relied on Liberal and Socialist Feminist Theories and primary and
secondary sources of data were employed for this work. The paper recommends
aggressive education and training that cuts across every strata of the society.
Furthermore, it insists that a collective measure that comprises all stakeholders such
as the local, state and federal government as well as the international agencies are
required for the effective eradication of gender based violence against women
SYNTACTIC STRUCTURES IN IGBO AND ENGLISH: A SOCIOLINGUISTIC STUDY OF UNDERGRADUATE USAGE
Full text linkThis study investigates the comparative syntactic competence of bilingual
undergraduate students in English and Igbo at Coal City University, Enugu. It
examines students’ understanding, usage, and grammatical comfort in
constructing sentences in both languages, as well as their ability to switch between
them in different communicative contexts. The research also explores
sociolinguistic factors that influence students’ syntactic choices, including
educational background, social environment, and digital media exposure. Using
a descriptive survey design, the study engaged all 87 first- and second-year
students from five selected departments in the Faculty of Arts, Social and
Management Sciences. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire
validated by linguistics experts and analyzed using descriptive statistics for
quantitative items and thematic analysis for qualitative responses. Findings
indicate that students demonstrate moderate competence in English syntax but
face challenges in Igbo sentence formation, particularly in formal settings.
Syntactic comfort was higher in informal or social contexts, where students
frequently switched between languages. The study concludes that English
dominance is affecting students’ fluency in Igbo and recommends enhanced Igbo
instruction, deliberate promotion of bilingual competence, and the integration of
sociolinguistic awareness into language education to strengthen grammatical
performance in both languages
ARCHITECTURE CREATIVITY IN ENHANCING REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
Full text linkThe study examined the effect of architecture creativity in enhancing real estate
development in Nigeria. The specific objectives were to; examine the effect of design innovation in
enhancing real estate development. Evaluate the effect of cultural relevance in enhancing real estate
development in Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive research survey design. A structure
questionnaire design with five-point Likert scale. The data collected was analyzed using Multiple
Regression analysis. The study revealed that where Design Innovation has a significant positive effect
in enhancing Real Estate Development with a p-value of (0.037<0.05). Cultural Relevance has a
significant positive effect in Enhancing Real Estate Development with a p-value of
(0.000<0.05) in Nigeria. The study concluded that architectural creativity a significant positive effect
in enhancing real estate development in Nigeria. The study recommended that, the government
should encourage real estate developers to invest in innovative architectural designs that incorporate
modern technologies and sustainable practices. This can be achieved through incentives such as tax
breaks or grants for projects that prioritize energy efficiency, green roofing, and smart building
technologies
PUBLIC SPENDING AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA
Full text linkSince one of the major goals of public spending is to create sustained and equitable economic
development, it is mandatory for every government to allocate such across different economic sectors.
Unfortunately, for some years in the past, Nigeria has continued to be confronted with the challenge of not making
its rising public expenditures to spur the growth of its economy significantly. This study investigates the influence
of public spending on the economic growth of Nigeria for the period 2015 to 2021. Specifically, it explores
the impact of government spending on administration, health and education on real gross domestic product in
Nigeria from 2015 to 2021. Ex-post research approach is employed, while the historical data used are obtained
from yearly reports and financial reports of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and National Bureau of Statistics
(NBS). OLS and multiple regression are employed for estimation. The results indicate that public spending on
health has a positive a weak influence on economic growth in Nigeria, while the impacts of public spending on
administration and education on economic growth are weak and negative. Based on the results, the study
recommends that the Nigerian government should ensure that total its spending is managed in such manner
that will enhance the country’s productive capacity and accelerate its economic growth
Sustaining Social Values Through Apprenticeship and Mentoring Dynamics: A Hidden Curriculum Perspective
Full text linkApprenticeship and mentoring have long been recognized as powerful educational strategies for transmitting not
just technical skills but also core social values, often operating through a hidden curriculum that subtly shapes
attitudes, norms, and ethical perspectives. This paper examines the potential of apprenticeship and mentoring
dynamics as critical mechanisms for sustaining social values within contemporary educational and vocational
settings. Drawing on the hidden curriculum perspective, it explores how these informal, yet impactful modes of
learning contribute to character formation, social responsibility, and community cohesion. The study argues
that, beyond structured instruction, the implicit lessons conveyed through role modelling, shared experiences,
and interpersonal relationships play a crucial role in reinforcing societal norms and values. This perspective
highlights the importance of intentional mentorship programmes that emphasize character development and
ethical practice as essential components of holistic education. The paper further discusses the implications for
curriculum design, educational leadership, and policy formulation, emphasizing the need for educational
institutions to integrate these dynamics to foster socially responsible citizens. The paper, hence, underscores the
role of mentors as moral exemplars and the apprenticeship model as a powerful vehicle for social value
transmission, offering a roadmap for sustaining cultural heritage and promoting positive social change
STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION OF FOLKLORE AS A TOOL FOR MORAL INSTRUCTION IN ESL CLASSROOMS IN JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ENUGU STATE
Full text linkThis study investigated junior secondary school students’
perception of folklore as a tool for moral instruction in English as a Second
Language (ESL) classrooms in Enugu State, Nigeria. Folklore, as an
indigenous oral tradition, has historically transmitted cultural values and
ethical lessons across generations, yet its role in formal education has
declined in the face of globalization and Western pedagogical dominance.
Anchored on Bandura’s Social Learning Theory, the study examined how
students experience folklore as both a medium of language acquisition and
moral development. A survey research design was adopted, with a
population of junior secondary students drawn from three schools:
Godfrey Okoye University Secondary School, College of Immaculate
Conception, and St. Patrick Secondary School, Emene. A total of 105
questionnaires were distributed and retrieved, yielding a 100% return rate.
Data were analyzed using mean and standard deviation, with a 2.5
acceptance benchmark. Findings revealed that students perceived folklore
as effective in promoting honesty, respect, diligence, and improved
language competence, though some viewed it as outdated. The study
concludes that folklore remains a relevant pedagogical tool, reinforcing
both moral values and communicative skills. It recommends systematic
integration of folklore into ESL curricula to strengthen cultural identity,
moral reasoning, and language learning
RURAL SOCIOLOGY An African Perspective
Full text linkDefinition of Sociology
Sociology is concerned with the study of human societies. It is concerned with man in his society, changes taking place and the problems emanating from those changes. The focus of sociology according to Giddens (1982: 19) is the study of the institutions of the advanced or the ‘industrialized’ societies, and of the conditions of transformation of those institutions.
Sociology examines social life events in human civilization. According to Onyeneke (1996:26), sociology is concerned in areas of human social life for which scientific explanations will be sought. The necessity to examine human connections as a whole because the whole is more important than the sum of its parts led to the development of sociology as a science. Sociology is basically the scientific study of human connections, according to Bertrand (1958:3). Sociology differs from other other disciplines in that it focuses emphasis largely on human connections as a whole. Instead of focusing on the person or naturalistic phenomena, sociology examines how group life affects the individual or how natural occurrences affect group life or human civilization. Sociology was described by Owo (1994:2) as the methodical and scientific study of individuals and social groupings.
It offers a conceptual framework for comprehending all aspects of group social interaction in humans. There are primary groups and subsidiary groups. A primary group would be a family, but a secondary group would be a club membership. The term "sociology" was coined by Auguste Comte in 1838, and he described it as the disciplined study of society
THE ROLE OF DIASPORA IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COUNTRY OF THE ORIGIN: THE NIGERIA EXAMPLE
Full text linkMany Nigerians move into Diaspora for greener pasture (jakpa) while some could move because of
insecurity, the level of poverty and abuse of human rights by the past and present Nigerian
governments. The October 2020 end SARS (police brutality) a national protest mostly by Nigerian
youths under President Mohamadu Buhari and the august 2024 ten days national protest against bad
governance, insecurity, poverty and abuse of human rights in Nigerian. The government responded
by intimidating arresting and even killing protesters instead of finding out what happens and how to
solve them. The Nigerian governments have no listening ears and exclude the Nigerian citizens from
governance the research work is anchored on the push and pull factors in migration the researcher
reviewed many literature in migration role of Diasporas in both countries of origin and host countries
the role of United Nations Agencies in Diaspora and partnership with the Diasporas for national
development. The research found out that the Diasporas have been helping at family and community
levels and also at national level through partnership with mostly the Nigerians in Diaspora
commission. Majority of them still have interest at home and would like to come home after their
sojourn in Diaspora. The federal government of Nigeria should create adequate awareness about
migrating through illegal routes because many Sub Sahara Africans have died while migrating
illegally through the Sahara Desert and the Mediterranean Sea to Europe and other places. They
should also create enabling environment for those who choose to remain in Nigeria to stop further
unnecessary and desperate migration
Bank of Industry Lending Policy and Growth of Microenterprises in Anambra State: A Focus on the Leather-making Clusters. African Journal of Business and Economic Research
Full text linkSeveral studies have investigated the effect of commercial bank lending on the
growth of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria. At the
same time, there is still a dearth of empirical literature examining the
contributions of the Bank of Industry (BOI) to the growth of microenterprises
in the country. Against this background, the study investigated the effect of
BOI lending on the growth of microenterprises in Anambra State from 2015 to
2023. Although the microenterprises provide many channels for jobs and
revenue sources in the state, they face funding challenges for business
expansion. As a leading development finance institution in Nigeria, understanding the role of the BOI in the growth of microenterprises becomes
fundamental. Methodologically, the study relied on the theory of government
failure to interrogate the research problem. The study utilised an ex post facto
research design and employed a survey method for data collection. A total of
109 leather clusters were selected for this study from a pool of 150 registered
leather clusters in Anambra State. It was determined using the Taro Yamane
formula (1967), while the purposive sampling technique was relied upon during
the distribution of questionnaires and interview sections. Also, the study
adopted descriptive statistics and qualitative descriptive methods to analyse the
primary data generated through questionnaires and interviews. The study found
that the BOI microenterprises lending scheme did not advance the growth of
leather-making enterprises in the state. It recommends, among others, the need
for the BOI to grant leatherworkers waivers on the provision of collateral and
ranking guarantors in civil service as the basis for loan procurement. The
findings and recommendations of this study would help the BOI to address the
identified shortfalls and develop initiatives required to dismantle the current
financial barriers facing small business growth in Anambra State