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Modular and Mobile Processing: A Tool for Enhancing Cassava Value Chain and Profitability
Get PDFCassava is a vital source of calories in tropical regions, ranking third after rice and maize. However, the cassava value chain faces challenges that limit its profitability. This study examines the potential of modular and mobile processing as a means to improve the value and profitability of cassava production. Drawing on the theoretical framework of New Institutional Economics, the study utilizes a descriptive survey design with a focus on Ogun State, Nigeria.The research population consists of 180 cassava-based processors and marketers, selected using a multistage random sampling technique. Primary data is collected through questionnaires, while secondary data is sourced from journals, periodicals, textbooks, and the internet. Simple Regression Analysis is employed to determine the correlation between variables, using SPSS computer package Version 25.The study reveals that the adoption of modular and mobile processing methods by cassava farmers can significantly impact the value chain and profitability. Farmers who embrace these innovative approaches can achieve higher yields and increase their income. Encouraging cassava growers to adopt modular and mobile processing techniques is recommended to enhance the value chain and profitability of cassava production.In conclusion, this study highlights the importance of incorporating simple biological and mechanical technologies, new ideas, and policies in cassava production and processing. The findings emphasize the transformative potential of modular and mobile processing methods and call for a shift towards innovative approaches to foster the growth and profitability of the cassava value chain
Towards Electroencephalography-based Approach in Nigeria, Challenges and Application
Get PDFElectroencephalography (EEG) is a non-invasive neuroimaging technique that measures electrical activity in the brain. It has gained considerable attention in recent years due to its potential applications in various fields, including healthcare, neurology, and cognitive neuroscience. However, the successful implementation of EEG-based approaches poses several challenges that need to be addressed. This abstract focuses on exploring the challenges associated with EEG-based approaches and their application in Nigeria. The challenges include limited resources and infrastructure, lack of specialized training, cultural and societal factors, and data quality issues. These challenges can hinder the widespread adoption and effective utilization of EEG technology in the Nigerian context. Despite these challenges, EEG-based approaches hold significant promise in various applications within Nigeria. The potential applications include diagnosing and monitoring neurological disorders, studying cognitive processes, investigating mental health conditions, and developing brain-computer interface systems. To address the challenges, collaborative efforts between researchers, healthcare professionals, and policymakers are essential. Investments in infrastructure, training programs, and research funding can help overcome resource limitations and promote the adoption of EEG technology. Additionally, raising awareness about the benefits of EEGbased approaches, addressing cultural and societal concerns, and establishing data quality standards are crucial steps towards successful implementation. In conclusion, while EEGbased approaches face challenges in Nigeria, they offer immense potential for advancing healthcare and neuroscience research. Overcoming these challenges through concerted efforts will pave the way for the widespread adoption and effective application of EEG technology in Nigeria, leading to improved diagnosis, treatment, and understanding of brain-related conditions
Employees\u27 Job Satisfaction and Crisis Management: A panacea for Realization of Sustainable Development Goal.
Get PDFThis study adopts a comprehensive approach to understand how job satisfaction among employees contributes to crisis management and ultimately supports the attainment of Sustainable Development Goal. It explores various factors influencing job satisfaction, such as work environment, leadership styles, organizational culture, and employee\u27s well-being. By analyzing these factors, the research aims to identify strategies and practices that organisations can adopt to enhance employees\u27 job satisfaction, leading to improved crisis management capabilities. The paper utilizes job satisfaction, crisis management and sustainable development goal theories to provide in-depth insights into employees\u27 experiences and perceptions on the need for peaceful co-existence in workplace and the society at large. The findings of this research have implications for both academics and practitioners. By highlighting the importance of job satisfaction in crisis management, the study underscores the significance of nurturing a positive work environment and organisational culture. Moreover, it offers practical recommendations for organisations to enhance employees\u27 job satisfaction, such as promoting work-life balance, providing training and development opportunities, and fostering transparent communication channels. Ultimately, the research aims to contribute to the broader goal of achieving Sustainable Development Goal by emphasizing the role of employees\u27 job satisfaction as a panacea for effective crisis management. 
Organisational and Administrative Factors as Predictors of Undergraduates Intramural Sports Participation: A Case Study of Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State
Get PDFThis study examined organisational and administrative factors as predictors of intramural sports participation among undergraduates of Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State. Previous studies paid little concentrations on intramural sports participation and predictive factors such as organisational and administrative in tertiary institutions. Descriptive survey research design was adapted in this study. Proportionate stratified and simple random sampling techniques were used to select 1166 respondents; while questionnaire was used for data collection. Descriptive statistics of frequency counts, percentages and inferential statistics of regression were used for the analyses. The result of the study revealed that the level of intramural sports participation among the undergraduates of Adeleke University, Ede was low. There was a significant joint prediction of organizational factors on intramural sports participation among undergraduates of Adeleke University, Ede (F(3,1165)=34.169, p<0.05). Sport funding (ß=0.263, t=9.037, p<0.05) and timetable scheduling (ß=0.098, t=3.486, p<0.05) had significant relative prediction on intermural sports participation among the respondents, while organizational policy (ß=-0.029, t=-0.999, p<0.05) did not. There was a significant joint prediction of administrative factors on intramural sports participation among undergraduates of Adeleke University, Ede (F(2,1165)=17.223, p<0.05). Availability of personnel (ß=0.165, t=5.582, p<0.05) and personnel competencies (ß=0.086, t=2.928, p<0.05) had significant relative prediction on intermural sports participation among the respondents. It was therefore recommended that Sports Council of Adeleke University, Ede, in collaboration with academic planning Unit, should ensure that undergraduates are enlightened on the benefits that are attached to intramural sports. 
Interconnectedness of Girl-Child Education and Poverty Alleviation: Exploring the Dynamics
Get PDFThis paper delves into the intricate relationship between girl-child education and poverty alleviation, emphasizing the multifaceted dynamics that underpin this crucial intersection. Empirical evidence from various global contexts reveals that educating girls not only empowers them individually but also generates far-reaching socioeconomic benefits that ripple throughout communities and nations.The study examines the direct impact of girl-child education on poverty reduction. It demonstrates that an educated girl is more likely to secure gainful employment, earn a higher income, and make informed decisions about her reproductive health, leading to smaller, healthier families. These factors collectively contribute to a decrease in the incidence of poverty within households.Furthermore, the study explores the indirect effects of girl-child education on poverty alleviation. It discusses how educated girls are more likely to invest in their children\u27s education and well-being, fostering a cycle of empowerment that spans generations. Additionally, the enhanced economic productivity resulting from a more educated female workforce can stimulate economic growth, further ameliorating poverty on a macroeconomic scale. The paper also scrutinizes the barriers and challenges that hinder girl-child education, including cultural norms, financial constraints, and gender-based discrimination. It underscores the importance of targeted policy interventions to mitigate these obstacles and promote access to quality education for girls. 
Vocational and Universal Basic Education for Sustainable Development in Nigeria
Get PDFVocational education is the component of education that prepares an individual with the expertise, abilities, and mindset necessary to enter the workforce and advance in a certain career. Basic education, which teaches reading and numeracy while also encouraging cognitive, affective, and social development, is a pedagogical experience experienced by the vast majority of humans in some form or another. Vocational and universal basic education has been reported to be significant in the growth and development of a nation. Hence, the universal declaration of human rights was adopted in 1948, emphasizing everyone\u27s right to education, with a focus on basic education. Sustainable development is the development that meets the requirements of the present without jeopardizing future generations\u27 ability to meet their own needs. Sustainability necessitates the integration of theory and practice. As a result, the school\u27s curriculum must accept and promote the following ideals: reflecting community realities, generating creative activity among pupils, teacher empowerment, and so on. Finally, education at various levels has the potential to shape the world of tomorrow by providing individuals and society with the necessary skills and perspectives, knowledge and values for living and working sustainably. This paper, therefore seeks to examine vocational and universal basic education for sustainable development
Theological Review on Multicultural Church of Mission Christian Perspective
Get PDFMulticultural theology began in the 1970’s as a way of expressing theological mutuality and equality between cultures. Christianity was born in many cultures, as can be seen in the book of Acts of the Apostles. Looking at the eschatological vision of the Church, in the Revelation of Apostle John, is multiracial. Cultural diversity, mission, and the Church were all embedded in the purpose for which Jesus Christ died on the cross, when John 3:16 ‘For God so loved the world so much that He gave His only begotten Son, so that everyone who believes in Him may not die but have eternal life”. In the book of Acts of the Apostles God demonstrated multiculturalism in mission when He sent tongue of fire on the day of Pentecost whereby the apostles were speaking and all people present there could hear their language. This paper explores Christian perspective, relevant theory like the theory of unity in diversity in Christ as possibility of mission as a way of expressing the cultural engagement that is more appropriate. Multicultural mission is relational, mutual, dialogical, open-minded, and creates space for all cultures within the Biblical context and make “all” counts, within which God’s mission dei (the mission of God) can be experienced by individual and all. This paper recommends that the Nigeria Church give way to multiculturalism in order to further the misio dei as Christ did and commanded
Information Dissemination Strategies in Agricultural Extension Research of Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute during COVID-19
Get PDFThe global pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) hasdrastically altered the world as we know it. This has been especially feltin the agricultural sector, where farmers and food producers have beenhit hard by the pandemic. In Nigeria, the Nigerian Stored ProductsResearch Institute (NSPRI) was tasked with helping farmers combat theimpacts arising from the pandemic. This paper seeks to evaluate theinformation dissemination strategies employed by the NSPRI inagricultural extension research during the Covid-19 pandemic.Theresearch used a qualitative case study design to examine the NSPRI\u27sinformation dissemination strategies. Semi-structured interviews wereconducted with six key informants from the NSPRI. Themes wereidentified by manual coding and data was analyzed using descriptivestatistics. The findings indicate that the NSPRI used a variety ofstrategies to disseminate information to farmers during the pandemic. The most employed strategies were radio broadcasts and awarenesscampaigns, followed by text messaging and in-person visits. Additionally, the NSPRI utilized social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and WhatsApp to reach out to farmers. The study concluded that theinformation dissemination strategies employed by the NSPRI duringCOVID-19 were effective in and disseminating valuable information. However, the impact of thesestrategies was not uniform across the country, as access to technologyand digital literacy varied greatly from region to region. The studyrecommends further research to measure the effectiveness of thestrategies adopted by NSPRI more precisely, as well as the use ofmore innovative approaches to enhance the effectiveness ofinformation dissemination
The Potentials of Hague Convention on Inter-Country Adoption for Child Adoption Practices in Nigeria: Potentials of Hague Convention on Inter-Country Adoption for Child Adoption
No full textThe Hague Convention on Inter-country Adoption is founded on the concepts that necessitate a far more audacious attempt to regulate and manage inter-country adoption on a worldwide scale. This study is centered on the significance of the 1993 Hague Convention on inter-country adoption. This convention places priority on child\u27s best interest during adoption processes. The focus on the child\u27s interest is achieved by taking into account the principle\u27s international, regional, and national legal provisions, as well as their interpretation and application in child adoption practices. In the long run, the convention will contribute in the development of new initiatives to promote bilateral and multilateral adoption relations. The objectives of this study are to accentuate the importance of the Hague Convention on the Adoption of Children in Nigeria and to explore the issues as regard to Child Adoption in Nigeria. This study found that, while inter-country adoption is legal in Nigeria, implementing Hague Convention on Inter-country Adoption will be beneficial in preventing child abduction, sale, or trafficking. One of the study\u27s recommendations is the Hague Convention will be beneficial to the Nigerian government as evaluation would show areas where the Hague Convention’s implementation process is deficient, allowing the government to offer alternative methods to streamline the process. This would also benefit adoption agencies by increasing the effectiveness and significance of the educational and infrastructure services provided to people seeking adoption
Causal Relationship between Economic Openness and Growth of Sectoral Output in Nigeria: .
No full textThis paper assesses the causal relationship between economic openness and growth of sectoral output in Nigeria over the period of 1985 – 2019. Secondary data gathered from World Bank and Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Statistical Bulletin were used. Time series was employed for estimating the model. Growth of sectoral output was the dependent variable while financial depth, economic openness, government effectiveness, inflation rate, exchange rate and interest rate were the independent variables in the model. The findings revealed that trade openness and service output per capital growth had a positive relationship at both side at 10% and 5% significance level, while other variables had negative relationship. Based on the findings, the study recommended that government should diversify Nigeria economy, focus on infrastructure facilities, make provisions and enforce the uses of sophisticated farm tools among others