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Competencies required by Agricultural Education Lecturers in Bee Keeping for Effective Teaching of Bee Production in Tertiary Institutions in Southeastern Nigeria

Valentine S. O. Ibe & Uloh, Emeka Victor ………………………………………….…1

A Review of the Role of Different Information Systems in Modern Organizations

Agburu Ogbaji Gabriel………………………………………………………………………13

The Escape of Chief Ada Spiff to Twon-Brass and the Founding Of Gbobokiri (Ada-Ama) in 1871 and Ekperikiri 1873

Oscar Inowei – Alabo……………………………………………………….……………….22

Factors Influencing Users’ Satisfaction with E-Payment System in Nigerian Universities

Ayoade, Olusola Bamidele & Yusuf, Kemi Jemilat…………………………………….…30

Environmental Effect on Students’ Academic Performance in Public and Private Secondary Schools in Adamawa State, Nigeria

Sunday Yeduma Ben; Muazu Muhammad Habibu & Aboki Mustapha Bello…………………………………………………………………………………………..47

Assessment on the Provision and Utilization of Human Resources for Universal Basic Education Programme in Sabon Gari Local Government Area of Kaduna State

Abubakar Muhammad Lawal………………………………………………………………58

An Appraisal of the Functionality, Adequacy and Use of ICT Tools to Enhance Web-Based Learning in Benue State University, Makurdi

Tor, Shiekuma Felix;   Wisdom, Audrey Gambo& Ezekiel, Paul………………………….69


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An Appraisal of the Functionality, Adequacy and Use of ICT Tools to Enhance Web-Based Learning in Benue State University, Makurdi

Tor, Shiekuma Felix1;   Wisdom, Audrey Gambo2 & Ezekiel, Paul3

1Department of Library and Information Science, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

2Kashim Ibrahim Library, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

3E-Library Section, Nigerian Defense Academy Library, Kaduna State, Nigeria

Email: talk2felixo@gmail.com; audreywisdom70@gmail.com; paulmcaye@yahoo.com

ABSTRACT

The study appraised the functionality, adequacy and use of ICT tools to enhance web-based learning in Benue State University, Makurdi. The population of the study included undergraduate students in the Benue State University, Makurdi. Simple random sampling was used in selecting the respondents. Descriptive survey design was adopted for the study, with a total population of 18, 729 students. A sample size of 375 students was used. The instrument for data collection was questionnaire. In analyzing the data, frequency table and simple percentage were used. The findings, revealed that, ICT tools in the Benue State university were functional but grossly adequate. The study equally brought to bear that the use of ICT tools enhances WBL in minimal ways such as accessing the Internet, doing assignments via web platforms, and browsing web-based materials. Poor Internet connectivity and inadequate ICT tools posed a major challenge to engaging ICTs in web-based learning. Based on the findings, it was recommended that the services of more maintenance engineers should be engaged to ensure constant functionality of ICT tools by checking, repairing and servicing them. Provisions should be made by the university management for yearly deployment of ICT tools. Web experts should be invited during orientation exercises to expose students to the functionalities of web-based learning and how they can maximally benefit from it, and investment in sound internet connectivity should be prioritized by both government and the university management.

Keywords: Adequacy, Functionality, Web-based Learning, Benue State University, ICT tools, Use


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Assessment of Consumer Behaviour on Retail Prices of Garri in Imo State

Eze E. U; Njoku G. U; Anah C. O & Abana P. C……………..……………….…….……1

Security Implication of Farmers and Fulani Herdsmen Conflict in Middle Belt Zone-2010-2018

Jibrin Ubale Yahaya……………………………………………………………….………10

Assessment of Government Role in the Growth of Mechanized Agricultural Marketing System

Bello, B. S.; Nwokenkwo, B. O.; Abdullahi, F. H.; Ozimede, Elizabeth O. & Saidu, Aliyu Baba……………………………………………………………………………………26

Evaluating the Effect of Momordica Balsamina Linn, Selenium and Lamivudine for the Treatment of Newcastle Disease in Pullets

D. Agang; P.A. Abdu; L. Saidu & M.M. Suleiman………………………….…………..40

Larval Morphometric and Adult Mortality of Dermestes Maculatus Degeer Exposed to Powdered and Steam Extracts Piper Guineense Pre-Treated Fish.

Ebochuo V.C. and Onwuka C. N……………………………….…………………………50

Effect of Graded Levels of Fermented Mango (Mangifera spp) Kernel Composite Meal on the Serological Parameters of Laying Japanese Quails (Coturnix coturnix japonica)

Yerima Shettima Kolo; Abang Favour Bette & Attah Sunny…………………………..61

Biodiversity and Species Distribution of Indigenous under-utilized Fruit and Vegetable Crops in the North Senatorial District of Nasarawa State, Nigeria

Okpanachi, O., Aguoru, C.U., Azua, E.T. and Olasan, J.O…………………………….69


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BIODIVERSITY AND SPECIES DISTRIBUTION OF INDIGENOUS UNDER-UTILIZED FRUIT AND VEGETABLE CROPS IN THE NORTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT OF NASARAWA STATE, NIGERIA

Okpanachi, O., Aguoru, C.U., Azua, E.T. and Olasan, J.O.

Biodiversity and Environment Unit

Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Nigeria

Corresponding author: Olasan J.O.; Email: lekanolasan@yahoo.com)

ABSTRACT

Species distribution and diversity of indigenous fruit and vegetable crops were undertaken in three Local Government Areas of the North Senatorial Districts. Three locations were randomly chosen per LGA. Three random samplings were carried out in each location. A total of 27 localities were studied, each with a unique code and GPIS information. Qualitative and quantitative ecological approaches were adopted. Representative wild plant specimens were collected and identified. Herbarial specimens were also preserved. The Shannon-Wienner Diversity (H) computation was done for each LGA. The African butter pear and Black velvet Tamarind were rare in Akwanga LGA but Drum palm was frequently seen.  Akwanga LGA had 7 species accounting for 64 species richness (Gudi=22, Alushi=17, Walko=25). H-diversity was 1.83 while species evenness was 0.938. In Wamba LGA, African Locust beans and Finger root were abundantly present. However, Desert date, Red bush willow, Baobab and Wild onion spring were rarely encountered. Wamba LGA had 9 species with species richness of 420 dominated by Wamba (263). H-diversity was 1.20. Hmax was 2.20 while species evenness was 0.54.The most abundant species in NasarawaEggon were Jute plants most especially at Mada station. NasarawaEggon LGA had 11 species where species richness was 609 cutting across Mada station (228), Kagbu (102) and Lambaga (279). H-diversity was 1.55; Hmax was 2.4 while species evenness was 0.65. The strength of biodiversity of indigenous fruit and vegetable crop was low in Wamba (H<1.5) but moderate in the two other LGAs (H>1.5). This could be attributed to various anthropogenic activities and pressure causing loss of biodiversity. Many plants such as African butter pear and Black velvet Tamarind, Desert date, Red bush willow, Baobab and Wild onion spring are rare. There is need for intensive domestication and conservation of these plants for sustainable utilization in the Northern Senatorial District of Nasarawa State Nigeria.Key words: Biodiversity, Indigenous crops, Conservation, Sustainable utilization


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EFFECT OF GRADED LEVELS OF FERMENTED MANGO (Mangifera spp) KERNEL COMPOSITE MEAL ON THE SEROLOGICAL PARAMETERS OF LAYING JAPANESE QUAILS (Coturnix coturnix japonica)

Yerima Shettima Kolo; Abang Favour Bette & Attah Sunny

 Department of Animal Production

Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria

ABSTRACT

An experiment was conducted using one hundred and nine five (195) unsexed laying Japanese quails of about two weeks old to investigate the effect of graded levels of fermented mango kernel composite meal (FMKCM) on the health status of quails. The results for serum biochemical composition showed that serum sodium (Na+), serum chloride (Cl), serum bicarbonate (HCO3), serum creatinine; ALT, AST and Total Bilirubin were within normal reference ranges. However serum potassium rose slightly above the normal references range. It is concluded that FMKCM could replace maize up to 25% without any nutritional disorder, as the parameter that was not within the normal reference range did not follow a regular pattern and these observation were applicable to the control experiment as well, revealing that diets would not have accounted for these irregularities.

Keywords: fermented mango kernel, maize, Japanese quail, serological indices


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LARVAL MORPHOMETRIC AND ADULT MORTALITY OF DERMESTES MACULATUS DEGEER EXPOSED TO POWDERED AND STEAM EXTRACTS PIPER GUINEENSE PRE-TREATED FISH

Ebochuo V.C. & Onwuka C. N.
Department of Fisheries and Marine Technology
Imo State Polytechnic, Umuagwo, Ohaji.
Email: victorebochuo@gmail.com


ABSTRACT


Effect of powdered and steam extracts of Black Pepper (Piper guineense) Uziza (Igbo), at doses of 5%, 7.5% and 10% on the Hyde beetle ( Dermestes maculatus Degeer) Exposed To pre- treated fish (Clarias gariepinus) was monitored for 21days. Treated and untreated fish were enclosed in plastic jars covered with muslin to which three pairs of the insect had been introduced and left at ambience. Mortalities were monitored every 24hours, while instar stages were obtained through the measurement of larvae present at the end of the experiment to the nearest millimeter. Powdered form caused 100% adult mortality at all doses. Steam extracted form resulted in 33.30%, 50.00% and 66.79%, at 5%, 7.30% and 10% spice concentrations respectively. Black pepper powder destroyed perpetuation of Hide beetle in pre – treated fish while specimens placed on spice extract pre – treated fish reproduced. Linear decreases in length of larval
instars stages reared on substrate with increasing spice steam extract concentrations were observed. Mean length range for each dose 3.25±0.7mm -14.00±0.00mm for 0.00%; 2.00 + 0.04mm – 12.00 + 0.09mm for
5%; 5.50 + 1.10mm -12.00mm for 7.3% and 2.00 + 0.00mm – 9.00±0.33 for 10%.Five larval instars were found in all replicates of the control while six were found in all replicates of the pre – treated fish. In addition to the traditional usage, Piper guineense can further be utilized to preserve and protect smoked dried fish in storage against the hide beetle, “Dermestes maculatus Degeer.”


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EVALUATING THE EFFECT OF MOMORDICA BALSAMINA LINN, SELENIUM AND LAMIVUDINE FOR THE TREATMENT OF NEWCASTLE DISEASE IN PULLETS

D. Agang1; P.A. Abdu2; L. Saidu2 & M.M. Suleiman3
1National Veterinary Research Institute (NVRI) – Vom, Nigeria,
2Department of Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeri
3Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Faculty of Vet. Med., Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria


ABSTRACT


Newcastle disease virus (NDV) is an avian paramyxovirus that causes significant economic losses to the poultry industry worldwide. Aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of M. balsamina, selenium and lamivudine for the treatment of ND. While the objectives of the study were to: Determine the Midian Lethal dose (MLD) of M. balsamina, selenium and lamivudine for the treatment of ND. A total of three hundred day-old dominant black pullets obtained from a commercial hatchery in Ibadan, Nigeria were randomly assigned into six groups. Group I was pretreated orally with 300mg of aqueous ethanol extract of M. balsamina / bird for 1 week before challenge with NDV Kudu 113. Birds in group II were inoculated with NDV Kudu 113 and then treated immediately with 300mg of ethanol extract of M. balsamina fruits for 3 weeks. Birds in group III were inoculated with NDV Kudu 113 and immediately treated with lamivudine with 300mg/ 1 litre of water and group V and VI were negative and positive control groups respectively. Both positive and negative control groups were treated with drinking water for 3 weeks orally. Birds were bled in weekly basis: on day-old, 4th week, 5th week, 6th week and 7th week. Serum was obtained by allowing the blood collected from each bird to stand for 3hrs at room temperature. Clinical signs of ND recorded in groups due to ND in pullets were: Group I: inactive, emaciation, dollness, ruffle feathers, anorexia, weakness, coughing, sneezing, greenish white diarrhea, salivation, mortality 5,9,8,1,7. Group II: inactive, emaciation, dollness, ruffle feathers, anorexia, weakness, coughing, sneezing, greenish white diarrhea,
salivation, mortality 12,13,3. Group IV: inactive, emaciation, dollness, ruffle feathers, anorexia, weakness, coughing, sneezing, greenish white diarrhea, mortality 4,3,2,2


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Conceptual Framework of Factors Influencing Customers’ Usage of Mobile Banking Services in Tertiary Institutions in Oyo State, Nigeria

Ayoade, Olusola Bamidele & Gbadegesin, Adegboyega Uthman
Department of Computer Science
Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Oyo, Nigeria
Email: ayoadebamidele2014@yahoo.com

ABSTRACT


This study examined factors influencing consumers’ usage of mobile banking services in tertiary institutions in Oyo State, Nigeria. A descriptive survey design was employed and a conceptual model was constructed
using extended TAM theoretical model with the inclusions of relative advantage, perceived compatibility, perceived risk, perceived credibility, social influence, perceived self-efficacy, perceived trust and perceived
awareness. The items for each construct were adapted from the previous validated constructs in literatures with little modification to suit the objectives of the study. The study employed the use of incidental random
sampling technique to select three hundred and twenty respondents from each institution making a total of one thousand, six hundred. Ten hypotheses were formulated for the study and data collected were analyzed
using stepwise regression analysis at 0.05 level of significant. The results of the study showed that ten independent variables; perceived risk (PR), relative advantage (RA), perceived trust (PT), perceived ease of use (PEOU), perceived usefulness (PU), social influence (SI), perceived compatibility (PCOM), perceived credibility (PC), perceived self-efficacy (PSE and perceived awareness (PAW) significantly influence consumers’ intention to use mobile banking services in tertiary institutions in Oyo State, Nigeria. Relative advantage is the strongest predictor of consumers’ intention to use mobile banking services in tertiary institutions in Oyo State, Nigeria followed by perceived usefulness, perceived credibility, perceived
compatibility and perceived awareness. Therefore, the providers of the service should pay much attention on relative advantage by making sure that the mobile banking services has advantage over branch banking in
accessing accounts from any location and at any time, and provides greater control and flexibility in managing the customers’ accounts. Also, banks and service providers should project higher security when providing mobile banking services and also developed a trustworthy system so as to yield higher consumer’s acceptance and usage.
Keywords: Mobile Banking, PDA, Relative Advantage, Perceived Risk, Perceived Trust, Perceived Usefulness


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Fabrication and Properties of Okro Bast Fibre/Unsaturated polyester resin Composites

U.I Hindatua, A.T Suleb, K. S Abdullahib, M. S Matob
a Department of Art and Industrial Design School of Technology, Kano state Polytechnic
b Department of Fashion and Textile Technology, School of Technology, Kano State Polytechnic, Kano
Email: amirgetso@yahoo.com; Corresponding Author: A.T. Sule,

ABSTRACT

Composites of Okro bast fibres (OBF) unsaturated polyester resins (UPR) were fabricated using hand layup technique. The composites were subjected to tests to analyze their physical and mechanical properties. The density was found to decrease from 1.14 to 0.12 g/cm3 as the fibre content increased from 0 to 15%. Water absorption showed increase with increase in filler content and with increase in the number of days in water. The result obtained from the tensile strength, elongation and hardness, of the composites were all found to decrease with increased fibre content .The scanning electron microscope showed fibre pullout and cracks at the interface.
Keywords Okro bast fibre, unsaturated polyester resin, Water absorption, Hardness, scanning electron microscope and composites.


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Evaluation of Activated Carbon from Coconut Husk as Standard pH Enhancer for Drilling Mud Formulation

1Okologume Chinedu Wilfred & 2Asaboro Jefferson
1,2Department of Petroleum Engineering,
Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Nigeria
Email: 1okologume.wilfred@fupre.edu.ng, 2asajeffry13@gmail.com


ABSTRACT


In Nigeria oil and gas industry drilling operations, most of the chemicals used as pH controller are usually imported at an exorbitant price – which take a large part of the drilling/well cost and have ripple effect on the
economy of the drilling companies. This study nonetheless focuses on investigating the suitability of locally sourced materials as pH enhancer in a drilling mud program. A high pH is desirable to suppress corrosion
rate, hydrogen embrittlement and the solubility of Ca2+ and Mg2+ which makes up clay. In addition, the organic viscosity control additives benefit from the high pH.). In order to minimize drilling cost andnmaximize profit, locally made additives is being investigated to supplement the imported additives. Activated carbon from coconut husk is being envisaged for use as a pH enhancer because it is environmentally friendly in that it is degradable and has no adverse effect on the formation properties.
Nevertheless, the result from the experiment conducted in this study revealed that the local additives imparted significant pH unit of 13.0 in the drilling mud when compared to the foreign addictive such as sodium hydroxide which gave 13.5. Also, from the cost/benefit analysis, the cost of formulating laboratory barrel of drilling mud using the foreign pH additive was $ 7.15, while the cost of same volume using local additive (coconut husk) was $ 6.175, the use of local additives would save a minimum of $ 0.975.
Keywords: pH, drilling cost, profit, coconut husk, drilling mud, local additives