• January 21, 2022
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ASSESSMENT OF AWARENESS OF ACHA PRODUCTION AND POST-HARVEST INNOVATIONS AMONG ACHA FARMERS IN NASARAWA AND PLATEAU STATES, NIGERIA

Category : International Journal of Agricultural Research and Food Production, , Volume 6, number 3, 2021

Okeme, S.1, Obinne, C. P. O.2, Age, A. I.2 and Ibrahim, N.B.3

1National Cereals Research Institute, Acha Station, Riyom, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria.

2Department of Agricultural Extension, Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi

3Department of Soil Science, Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, Benue State

Email: simonokeme5@yahoo.com

ABSTRACT

The Study was carried out to ascertain the level of awareness of Acha production and Post-harvest innovations in Nasarawa and Plateau States, Nigeria.  Data were collected from 232 Acha farmers using multistage sampling technique. Questionnaire was used for data collection.  Analytical tools were descriptive statistics.  The pooled results revealed that, majority (49.57%, 46.55%, and 56.47%) of the farmers were not aware of tractor mounted truck, fertilizer application and herbicide application respectively.  Most (66.81%, 65.52%, 84.49%, 60%, 77%, 70%, 61%, 79%, 75.86%, 83.19%, 80.17%, 76.29%, 84.05%, 75.86%, 82.76% and 73.28%) ofthe farmers were not aware of ploughing, harrowing, ridging, improved planting materials, planting by dibbling, planting  by drilling, mechanical threshing, mechanical winnowing, dehulling mechanical dehusking and value addition innovations respectively.  Most (67.24%) of the respondents were highly aware of spraying innovations in Acha farming.  All (100%) of the farmers were not aware mechanical harvesting, drying and sprinkling innovations in acha production and post-harvest practices.  The major (68.10% and 65.52%) sources of information Acha farmers were friends and relatives (68.10%) as well as extension agents (65.52%) respectively.  Acha production and post-harvest practices were predominated with manual methods in the study area.  A few number of farmers used machine cum manual.  It was recommended that extension workers should create more awareness of Acha production and post-harvest innovations.  Government and other relevant stakeholders should mechanize acha farming activities and fund their spread through extension services.

Keywords: Awareness, Acha, Production, Post-harvest and Innovations.

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  • January 21, 2022
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SOCIO-ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS OF QUALITY PROTEIN MAIZE (QPM) FARMERS IN KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA

Category : International Journal of Agricultural Research and Food Production, , Volume 6, number 3, 2021

Makarau, S. B.1Garba, A. O1; 2Kanai, E. T.; Wamagi, I. T.2 Haruna,S2and Nale, B.  Y.2

1Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Kaduna State University (KASU)

2School of Agricultural Technology, NuhuBamali Polytechnic Zaria, SamaruKataf Campus

Email: zimaiyet@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

The study examined the socio-economic characteristics of farmers of Quality Protein Maize (QPM) in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Multistage sampling technique was used to collect primary data from 380 respondents from four Agricultural Zones using structured questionnaire through survey. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings revealed that 67.63% of the respondents were males, 81.84% were married with a mean household size of 8 people, 63.40% were primarily farmers by occupation with 66.84% having a mean quality protein maize farming experience of 19 years. Majority (92.63%) had access to extension services, 53.16% accessed credit facility with 96.05% and 93.42% having relations and friends as their major sources of credit respectively. About 79.21% of the respondents had one form of formal education or the other with 78.80% of the respondents belonging to cooperative associations. The result also revealed that 60% of the respondents acquired their farmland through inheritance and cultivate an average farm size of 2.0 ha.98.95% and 92.11% sourced their labour from cooperative (Gaiya) and family respectively, while 68.42% were into mixed cropping system of production. All (100.00%) the respondents were aware of quality protein maize. About 59% obtained information on quality protein maize from extension agents.It was concluded that males dominate the QPM production and obtained information from extension service delivery system. The researchers recommended that extension officers should encouragethe farmers to form functional cooperative associations to access government credit facilities in order to meet up with the high demandof inputs and toincrease the cultivation of quality protein maizeas a cheap sources of protein.

Keywords: analysis, socio-economics, characteristics, quality protein, maize farmers

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  • January 21, 2022
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TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF PERFORMANCE OF TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN RIVERS STATE

Category : International Journal of Science and Advanced Innovation Research, Volume 6, Number 1, 2021

Austine Sokpuwu; Enoch, Veronica Akpan& Nweke Emmanuel Onyekachi

Department of Educational Management, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt

Department of Educational Management, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt

Department of Office Technology and Management, Capt. Elechi Amadi Polytechnic, Port HarcourtE-mail: emy1242000@yahoo.com

ABSTRACT

This paper discussed technological innovation for the enhancement of performance of tertiary institutions in Rivers State. The paper examined technological innovation in the aspects of asynchronous technology, asynchronous technology and learning content.  The paper anchored its theory on diffusion theory. The paper suggested that higher education practitioners should make adequate Information and Communication Technology (ICT) facilities in their lecture halls as well as other learning facilities in the campus. Parents should also make available cheap smart-phones and other related facilities.

Keywords: Technological, Innovation, Performance, Tertiary institution, Enhancement

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  • January 21, 2022
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TAX INCENTIVE AND FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENTS (FDI) IN NIGERIA

Category : International Journal of Management Studies, Business & Entrepreneurship Research, Volume 6, Number 1, 2021

Ahmed Abubakar Sini& Denis Basila

Creative International Association, North-East Initiative, No. 11 Dikcherima Street, Maiduguri

Department of Accounting,Adamawa Statement University

ahmedabubakarsini001@gmail.com&cdbasila@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

This study examined the impact of tax incentives on FDI in Nigeria. Eleven firms taken for study for over the period of 1998 to 2017 were sampled. Descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation were used in analysis and to establishing the preliminary relationship between the variables and finally the Ordinary Least Square (OLS). Multiple regression was also used to establish the effect of the tax incentives of FDI. The study has established evidence of tax incentives in attracting FDI in Nigeria. All the variables were positively significant at various levels of significance except infrastructure development, which was negative and insignificant.

Key words: Tax Incentive, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Economic growth, Nigeria

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  • January 21, 2022
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TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE ENTREPRENEURIAL LIBRARIANSHIP: PROBLEMS AND APPROACHES FOR INNOVATIVE ACHIEVEMENT

Category : International Journal of Management Studies, Business & Entrepreneurship Research, Volume 6, Number 1, 2021

1Wavi PurMamza; 2Yohanna YudaundaWaba&3Salma Mund1

1Department of Library and Information Science, ModibboAdama University,Yola

2College Librarian, College of Education Gashua, Yobe State, Nigeria

3National Judicial Institute Library, Abuja

ABSTRACT

The concept of entrepreneurship in whatsoever disciple extends not only to the theoretical aspects of entrepreneurship as demonstrated in the class situation as a business knowledge acquisition but rather, its applicability should be more of practices that will sustain both the trainer and the trainees as a profession Many people ignorantly claimed that the digital revolution has indicated the downfall of libraries; some forget the fact that libraries are longer made up of the collection of physical books and static information repositories but, globalized access to information resources linked all together. Entrepreneurial librarianship has been considered as one of the most viable or virgin areas of business that is yet to be adequately exploited. Owing to the value of the nature of the field and the benefits people stand to gain out of it, numerous groups came up intending to take over the business because most of the professional librarians who would have taken over the task are not yet ready to meet up with the information needs of the century. This study is an attempt to unveil some of the fundamental ingredients of the current profession that were missing in most of our librarians today. The study hammered on who a professional librarian is; the qualities required of an entrepreneurial librarian; challenges associated with the business in question and, strategies were proffered to enable them to remain relevant to move on with the business.

Keywords: Sustainable: Entrepreneurial Librarianship: Problems: Approaches: Innovative Achievement.

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  • January 21, 2022
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EFFECT OF OIL AND NON-OIL REVENUE ON ECONOMIC GROWTH OF NIGERIA

Category : International Journal of Management Studies, Business & Entrepreneurship Research, Volume 6, Number 1, 2021

HenryEjikeme Udeh

Department of Accounting

Abia State University

E-mail: henejik05@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

The study was carried to ascertain the effect of oil and non-oil revenue of the government on economic growth of Nigeria. The scope of the research covers a period of thirty-five years running from 1981 to 2015. The researcher made use of multiple linear regression models. Secondary data on oil and non-oil revenue of the government for the period were collected from CBN statistical bulletin. Economic growth which is the dependent variable was represented by gross domestic product (GDP). The researcher applied the augmented Dickey-Fuller unit root test, co-integration test and error correction model in analysis of data. From the findings, oil and non-oil revenue exerted a positive and significant effect on gross domestic product. On this premise, the study recommended that more can be done to increase revenue generation through non-oil producing sectors of the economy by making available enabling environment and incentives that can facilitate economy diversification. Also, the researcher further suggested vesting the right for oil production solely in Nigeria owned companies like the NNPC other than sharing such with expatriate firms.

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  • January 21, 2022
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0THEORETICAL EVALUATION OF STEPSAPPROACHING ZERO EMISSION ON A DOUBLE THICK BARRIER OF A GAMMA PARTICLE

Category : International Journal of Engineering and Emerging Scientific Discovery,volume 6, number 1,2021

¹E. W. Likta, ²M. A. Abdul Azeez, ² F. W. Burari and ² O. W. Olasoji

¹ Department of Physics, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria

² Department of Physics, AbubakarTafawaBalewa University, Bauchi, Nigeria

Email: emmalikta2014@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

The goal of this work is to obtain tunneling probability of a gamma particle. The application of Schrӧdinger’s equation in barrier penetration has been applied to gamma particle decay for light, medium and heavy nuclei. Gamma particle tunneling probability has been calculated analytically. Decay probability computed for each gamma particle emitting nucleus shows interesting variations. Log plot of calculated Decay constant plotted against atomic number (Z), mass number (A) and Energy for gamma particle emitting nucleus shows the variations interesting.   Half-life which is a function of decay probability plotted against gamma particle energy or against atomic number of gamma particle emitting nucleus shows the variations of decay probabilities. Log plot of Calculated Half-life plotted against atomic number (Z), mass number (A) and Energy for gamma particle emitting nucleus shows interesting variations of decay probabilities. Calculated half-lives compared with experimental half-lives for each gamma particle emitting nucleus shows results which are in good agreement.

Key word:Schrӧdinger’s equation, Emission, Half-life,Gamma and Decay constant.

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  • January 21, 2022
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REGULATORY FRAMEWORK AND POLITICAL PARTY FINANCING IN NIGERIA; ANALYZING 2011-2019 APC AND PDP PARTICIPATION IN GENERAL ELECTIONS

Category : International Journal of Social Sciences and Conflict Management, volume 6, Number 2, 2021

1Haruna Musa Yakubu & 2Ibrahim Musa Ibrahim Kirfi

1Faculty of Management Sciences; Federal University of Kashere, Nigeria, 2Corporate Affairs Commission of Nigeria

ABSTRACT

This paper examine the regulatory framework on political party financing in Nigeria. There is an ongoing debate on the theme that excessive illicit financing of political parties and massively corrupt financial support of individual candidates on electoral competitions constitute serious threat to the process, and negatively influences the development of politics and consolidation of democracy in developing countries. The study is restricted to political party financing and consolidation of democracy in Nigeria within the period of 2011 to 2019 in two major political parties in Nigeria- All Progressive Congress (APC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).  The primary sources of financing political parties in any democracy across the globe is through payment of membership dues, but none the less, Nigeria presents an exception because such dues are hardly paid, another source of funding for the political parties are government grants to political parties which is a universal practice. Party financing is the livewire of political parties that further enables political parties to create awareness about party manifestoes as a means for mobilization and recruitment of more members, this is key to winning elections and execution of party programs through government policies.

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  • January 21, 2022
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ANALYSIS OF ERRORS IN COMPLETING SQUARE WHEN SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS SOLVE QUADRATIC EQUATION BY NEWMAN ERROR ANALYSIS PROCEDURE IN NASARAWA STATE

Category : International Journal of Educational Research and Management Technology, Volume 6, Number 2, 2021

Kyari Sunday Steven

Department of Basic Sciences,

College of Agriculture Science andTechnology Lafia, Nasarawa State

Email: stevenskyari@yahoo.com

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study was to diagnose, using the Newman error analysis model. The error committed when students solve quadratic equation using completing square method. The target population was all SS3 students in Nasarawa State public schools. Three research questions and three hypotheses were answered and tested respectively. Survey design was used for the study. Data collected was analysed using student t-test. The result of the findings showed that all the students committed errors at various stages of Newman model and there is no significance difference in the means of errors committed by SS3 students that solved quadratic equation using completing square method.

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  • January 21, 2022
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EFFECT OF PARTITIVE VARIATION TEACHING STRATEGY ON PUPIL’S MOTIVATION AND PERFORMANCE IN BASIC SCHOOL ALGEBRA IN BENUE STATE, NIGERIA

Category : International Journal of Educational Research and Management Technology, Volume 6, Number 2, 2021

Clement OrverIgyu; Martha Mimi Chianson-Akaa; Iorhemen John Kyeleve&Benjamin IorstwamImoko

Department of Science and Mathematics Education

Benue State University, Makurdi, Nigeria

ABSTRACT

This study investigated the effect of partitive variation teaching strategy on pupils’ motivation and academic performance in basic five algebra in Benue state, Nigeria. The quasi experimental, pretest-posttest design was adopted for the research. Four schools were systematically selected in Zone B education zone of the state. There were 113 pupils (54 male, 59 female) in the experimental group and 141 pupils (77 male, 64 female) in the control group. Two research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. There were two instruments used for the study: the algebra performance test (APT) which was an objective test and the Algebra Motivation Questionnaire (AMQ). These were administered on the respondents before and after teaching using carefully prepared lesson plans for both groups of pupils. The experimental procedure took 6 weeks from training to completion. The data collected were analysed using SPSS for Windows analytical software. Means and standard deviations were used to answer the research questions. The multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA) was used to compare the means of motivation ratings, while analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. Findings revealed that there was statistically significant difference F (6,490) = 44.64; P = 0.00 < 0.05 in the mean motivation ratings and mean performance F (3,245) = 43.12; P = 0.00 < 0.05 between the experimental and control groups. The study concluded that the partitive variation teaching strategy motivates pupils and improves algebra performance among Basic 5 pupils.

Keywords:partitive variation, motivation, performance, algebra, Basic school

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