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Intervention Fund and Academic Performance of Primary School Pupils in Nigeria: Retrospective Study of Education Trust Fund
Get PDFThe study investigated utilisation of Education Trust Fund (ETF) financial resources as intervention fund and academic performance of public primary school pupils in the South-West, Nigeria. One research question was raised to guide the study, while two null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. Descriptive survey research design of the ex-post facto type was adopted for the study. 120 schools out of a total population of 10,576 public primary schools, selected through purposive and stratified sampling techniques formed the sample. Data generated from e-library of the Education Trust Fund (ETF), now Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) and Pupils\u27 Academic Performance Proforma (PAPP) were used to collect data. Primary data obtained from the appropriated and audited accounts of the ETF were used to answer the research questions. Quantitative data were subjected to statistical analyses with the use of IBM-SPSS version 20 to test the hypotheses. The results of the Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) indicated that [F (5, 24) = .707 and P> .05] showing no significant difference in the funds allocated to public primary schools among the states of the South-West, Nigeria. Results of Pearson\u27s Product Moment Correlation [r(5, N=720) =.273; P > .05] showed that the relationship between the utilisation of ETF intervention fund and pupils\u27 academic performance was not significant because P>.05 with a negative value which showed inverse relationship. It was recommended that government should include public primary education in the school infrastructure intervention fundingframework to enhance improved academic performance in public primary schools. 
Environmental Factors and Aged Abuse in Ibadan, Nigeria
Get PDFThis study examined the environmental factors and aged abuse in Ibadan. The study adopted a descriptive survey design and the 1978 WHO ‘30 by 7’ cluster sampling technique in selecting 1,244 aged persons from six local government areas in Ibadan. Environmental Factors Questionnaire with three sub-scales [culture (r=0.81); westernisation (r=0.79) and social support policy (r=0.75)], and Aged Abuse (r=0.83) scales were used for the data collection. These were complemented with Life-story and In-depth interview sessions with the aged. Multiple regression was used at 0.05 level of significance while qualitative data were content analysed. Environmental factors jointly predict aged abuse among the Yoruba people (F16, 1243=1285.59; R= 0.97), accounting for 94.3% of its variance. Cultural beliefs (?=0.24), Westernisation (?=-.16), and social support policy (?=-.10) factors had relative contributions to aged abuse. Succinctly, eroded culture, weak social support system, exposure to western culture contributed to aged abuses in Ibadan. There is the need for value orientation, strong social support and prosecution of Aged abusers
Barriers to the Use of ICT in the Teaching Health Education among Teachers in Ilorin-South Local Government, Kwara State, Nigeria
Get PDFThe study examined the barriers to using ICT in the teaching of Health Education in Secondary Schools in Ilorin South Local Government Area, Kwara State. The objective of the study was to examine (i) accessibility to internet network services (ii) ICT training, and (iii) allotted time as barriers to the use of ICT in teaching Health Education. A descriptive research design of survey type was used. A total of two hundred and forty-four (244) teachers were used for the study. A researcher structured, validated and pilot tested questionnaire was used for data collection. Findings revealed that; majority, (87.7%) of the respondents do not have stable internet service at their work place. Eighty-four (84.01%) of the respondents had the knowledge and needed ICT skills in the teaching of Health Education, while 79.51% of the respondents disagreed that there is no adequate time allotted to Health Education on the school timetable. It was concluded that ICT facilities are not adequate in most of the schools in the study area and teachers have to use their meagre salary to purchase data needed for internet activities. It was recommended that the Ministry of Education should carry out continuous training in the form of workshops and seminar to assist teachers in gaining more knowledge and competencies on the use of ICT
Apex Bank Intervention and Agricultural Development in Nigeria: .
No full textThe Nigerian apex bank\u27s agricultural intervention has continued to have a substantial influence on the growth of the agricultural sector, primarily through mobilizing credit facilities for the country\u27s small, medium, and large-scale commercial farmers. The study shows that the apex bank also aided the industry by using loan guarantees to handle default concerns, with the goal of encouraging commercial financial institutions to do business with agricultural business owners. The research does, however, include the Central Bank of Nigeria\u27s intervention facilities for agricultural growth in Nigeria. 
Human Capital Development and Poverty Alleviation in Nigeria: : Evidence from ARDLModel
No full textTheoretical and empirical research has emphasized that education is the most powerful instrument for developing and empowering citizens to master their social, cultural environment and compete for survival. However, most of the developing economies, although conscious of the transformation, that education brings, are yet to reap its full potential. A recent statistic on the multidimensional poverty index in Nigeria coordinated by the National Bureau of Statistics (2022) indicates that 63% of persons living in Nigeria (133 million people) are multidimensionally poor. Furthermore, the incidence of monetary poverty is lower than the incidence of multidimensional poverty across most states. The 2018/19 national monetary poverty line indicates that 40.1% of people are poor. Over time, different governments in Nigeria have adopted programmes and policies to address the challenge of poverty in Nigeria, some of which are based on the empowerment of youths and women, among others. Also, education at the primary level in most states in Nigeria is financed by the government. This study ascertains whether human capital development can alleviate the poverty level of Nigerians using data that spans from 1985-2020. The autoregressive distributed lag model was employed. It was found that a long-run relationship exists between human capital development and poverty in Nigeria. In the short run, government spending on health, consumer price index, final consumption expenditure and employed persons determine poverty headcount in Nigeria. Even though findings indicate significant relationships between key variables, the study recommends the urgent need to ensure that economic growth is inclusive and sustainable in Nigeria. This can be enhanced through increased public and private sector investment in education and health. 
OVERSIGHT FUNCTIONS OF THE LEGISLATURE AND THE ROLES OF THE JUDICIARY IN NIGERIA: THE CHALLENGES FOR THE RULE OF LAW
Get PDFOn the one hand, the ultimate objective of the oversight functions of the legislature is to promote accountability, transparency, and responsiveness on the part of the executive and by extension check and balance its public actions. On the other hand, the constitution vests the judiciary as the third organ inter alia with the powers to interpret and apply all laws in the country in relation to both criminal and civil matters and disputes between individuals, groups, political authorities, as well as between one state and the Federal Government in a federal system. It is against this backdrop that this article examined the oversight functions of the legislature and the roles of the judiciary in Nigeria and the challenges it may constitute to the rule of law. This paper argued that the legislative oversight function make for an important source of suspicion and conflict, particularly between the legislature and the executive. Therefore, the judiciary, ordinarily supposed to serve as an impartial arbiter is incapacitated to serve the interest of the executive arm in many instances. This paper adopts historical and analytical approaches through the use of primary and secondary documents as contained in published and unpublished materials. The paper concludes and recommends that rule of law and democracy can work effectively and efficiently only if the capacity of legislatures is strengthened to address critical issues relating to constitutionalism, corruption, and poverty.This can also be achieved by checking the excesses of the executive and collaborating with the judiciary to avert the consequences of democracy by court order
Interrogating the Interconnection between Sustainable Development and Knowledge-based Economy
Get PDFThe two expressions, sustainable development and knowledge- based economy are concepts that have all along been used and treated as if they are mutually exclusive. However, the truth is that the two concepts are intractable one from the other. Rather, they are, as a matter of fact, a sine qua non for each other. This is simply so because it takes intellectual capital or ‘’knowledge’’ for any form of development, whether social or technological, not only to reproduce itself but also in or it to grow and expand into the future without any compromises to its form, quality or status. This paper sets out to interrogate this relationship between the two concepts, demonstrating how it is only when they feed into each other that real and meaningful development takes place. The interest in the paper arises out of the understanding that the sustainable development that is a product of the interplay between it and the knowledge economy is the answer to the contemporary problem of acute unemployment because, when correctly contextualized, the knowledge economy equips the individual not only to look for a job but also to apply their knowledge to earn a living through forging a niche in the economy through selfemployment. At this point when there is widespread unemployment virtually the world over, but more especially in the developing countries and Botswana is no exception, a topic that promises to significantly increase the opportunities for self-employment must attract the attention of all and sundry. And finally, BA ISAGO University has established a Research and Innovation Unit. The innovation section is the strongest indication that the University has taken a pioneering and bold stand to commercialize research outputs. It is in that space that the knowledge economy will find its utmost application. 
Influence of Psychological Distress and Gender on Creative Thinking Ability of Students in Tertiary Institutions in Ibadan, Oyo State Nigeria
Get PDFCreative thinking ability is a key component in human development and has been elusive among undergraduates in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions. The ability to reflect and rationalise the thought process is a requisite for innovative research and entrepreneurial skill. This study examines the influence of psychological distress and gender on creative thinking abilityof students in some selected tertiary institutions in Ibadan, Nigeria. A cross sectional survey design and a purposive sampling technique was adopted to select 390 participants with age ranges between 15-40 years, ?????=17.89, SD=7.86 into the study. A structured questionnaire focusing on socio-demographic profile, psychological distress and creative thinking ability was administered to the participants. Two hypotheses were formulated, tested and confirmed. Data were analysed using descriptive, independent sample t-test and multiple regression statistical tools.The results showed that gender (388)=3.24, P<.01) has significant influence on creative thinking ability, indicating males(?????=36.34,SD=4.44) exhibit more creative thinking ability than females (?????=34.78,SD=4.90). Additionally, stress (B=.06,?=.37,P<.01), anxiety(B=-.02,?=-.16,P<.01) and depression (B=-.02,?=.02,P<.01)independently and jointly (F[3,390]=26.42,R=.41, R²=.17,P<.01) predicts creative thinking ability . The study concluded that psychological distress (stress, anxiety and depression) and gender have significant influence on creative thinking ability of students. The implication and recommendation of study were discussed accordingly. 
Prevalence of Library Anxiety among Undergraduate Students in Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Get PDFLibrary anxiety is a significant phenomenon among research anxiety constructs that influence academic success. The phenomenon has received attention among scholars in the developed world. The study investigates the prevalence of library anxiety among undergraduate students of Lead City University, Nigeria. The study uses the descriptive survey research method for population of 3,285 undergraduate students of the university, and proportional sampling techniques of 10 percentage are randomly selected from each faculty. The standardise measuring instrument: AQAK Library Anxiety is used. The study shows that (26.9%) of undergraduate students experience mild anxiety, while 21.7% experiences severe library anxiety and 17.2% experience low anxiety. The study further reveals that 21.3% experienced moderate anxiety and only 12.9% of the undergraduate students experience no anxiety. The study also reveals the factors responsible for library anxiety among the undergraduate students include library environment settings (3.20), inadequate user education (3.03), attitude of library staff (3.00), arrangement and awareness of library resources (2.81) and inadequate user knowledge (2.82). The study recommends improved user education programmes, creating awareness about library services and resources and library staff should improve on their relationship with the library users. 
Employee Benefits as Predictor of Teachers\u27 Job Satisfaction in Public Primary Schools in Southwest, Nigeria
Get PDFThis study examined employee benefits as a predictor of teachers\u27 job satisfaction in Southwest, Nigerian public primary schools. Four objectives consisting of two research questions and two hypotheses were raised. A descriptive survey research design was employed. The population consisted of all public primary school teachers (82,576). 1,310 teachers were used as the sample. A self-designed questionnaire titled - "Employee Benefits and Job Satisfaction Questionnaire (EBJSQ)" was used for data collection. Cronbach\u27s Alpha gave a reliability value of 0.754. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results revealed a high level of teachers\u27 job satisfaction based on management support but low for work itself and autonomy. Furthermore, results showed that teachers receive low level of fringe, insurance and paid time off benefits. Lastly, results revealed a significant joint influence of employee benefits on teachers’ job satisfaction. However, only fringe and insurance benefits had relative significant influence on teachers\u27 job satisfaction. It was recommended amongst others that employee benefits should be provided for teachers as at when due