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This study examines the effect of cashless policy on the Nigerian economic growth. Nigeria has continued to evolve in different realms. The economy is being reformed, the institutions are being reshaped and legislations are being re-examined so as to reposition the nation to take its rightful position in the international community. As a... Continue Reading

This study investigated Gender Issues and the Challenges of Rural Development in Nigeria, a case study of Ikwo local government Area of Ebonyi State (2006-2011). The major problem of this research is women’s gender discrimination, their poverty, powerlessness in the development of rural areas. The major objective is to evaluate gender... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1    BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The issue of unemployment on youths can not be overemphasized like (2009), posited that ‘Nigeria as a country is often described as a rich country majority of poor citizen where 50% of the citizen live below poverty level. Unemployment has been a problem in Nigeria especially since... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1  BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Nigeria gained an extra US$390 billion in oil-related fiscal revenue over the period 1971 - 2005 (Budina and Wijnbergen, 2008). What has the nation got to show for this? Despite such windfall, Nigeria has an increasing proportion of impoverished population and experienced continued stagnation... Continue Reading

This study focuses on the impact of recession on economic growth in Nigeria from 1980 to 2017. The Nigerian economy recently has been plunged into recession. This is as a result of over dependence on imports, falling prices of oil revenue, low investment inflows and high level of corruption. The study uses two multiple regression analysis... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1   BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Government revenue refers to the revenue received by a government to finance its operations and development projects. It is an important tool of the fiscal policy of the government as it facilitates government spending (OECD, 2008b). Governments need to perform various functions in the field... Continue Reading

The industrial sector remains a strong sector of any economy, be it developed or developing. The developed countries are noted for their high industrial performance. The effect of the industrial activities on the economy of underdeveloped or developing nation si still under contention. It’s a fact that the economy will not grow without... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The Nigerian financial system experienced series of reforms and amidst these reforms an important component of the sector, the financial market has demonstrated an impressive performance evidenced from its growth especially in the last decade. Coupled with this development,... Continue Reading

The purpose of this work is to find out some factors that hinder economic development in the state. From this study a questionnaire was designed and distributed directly to the respondents to test the followings hypothesis (political instability, inconsistent economic policy, unpatriotic behavior of some Nigerians poor educational... Continue Reading

The aim of the study is to critically investigate the impact of government education expenditure on economic growth in Nigeria. The Real Gross Domestic Product (RGDP) was used as the dependent variable as a proxy for economic growth, the explanatory variables used in this study include; recurrent government expenditure on education... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1    BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Intelligence is not the only determinant of academic achievement of a student. Lizzio, Wilson & Simons (2002) noted that academic achievement of a student is most often associated with a lot of components of learning environment. According to Bosque and Dore (1998), teaching and learning... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Considering financial stress as a possible predictor of issues in academic and social functioning and satisfaction among undergraduate residential college students this work is on the impact of financial stress on students academic performance. This study is to be carried out... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE  INTRODUCTION 1.1    BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY The world is today celebrating the improvements in communication technology which has broadened the scope of communication through Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). Modern Technology in communication no doubt has turned the entire world into a “Global village”. But... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE  INTRODUCTION 1.1     BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY As school population increases class sizes also increase, the performances of students become an issue. According to Dror (1995), class size has become a phenomenon often mentioned in the educational literature as an influence on pupil’s feelings and achievement, on administration,... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE  INTRODUCTION 1.1     BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY The school is a social and learning agent that provides the environment upon which a child may be formally educated in order to attain educational goals. Human beings, have unlimited capacity to learn, but might however be limited by the behavior patterns and facilities that the... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1   BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY A mobile phone is a device that can basically make and receive calls over a radio link while moving around a wide geographic area. (Pew Research center, 2010). It does so by connecting to a cellular network provided by a mobile phone operator, allowing access to the public telephone network.... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1    BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY In recent times, movies has remained an instrument of entertainment, information and education and it has overtaken more than half of other existing entertainment forms, which equally compete for time and attention of the average citizen. Since the early 20th century, the American film... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1     Background to the Study Movies has remained an instrument of entertainment, information and education and it has overtaken more than half of other existing entertainment forms, which equally compete for time and attention of the average citizen. Since the early 20th century, the American film industry dominated... Continue Reading

Abstract This research work investigated the role of field work in teaching and learning of geography in Niger Delta College of Education Warri. The persistent decline in field work, lecturer’s effectiveness, academic performance and attitude of students as well as mass failures in... Continue Reading

This study focused on the challenges facing the public primary school teachers in teaching career in Ovia North LGA. Specifically the study aimed at investigating the causes of the challenges that face the primary school teachers in their teaching career. The specific challenges that face the teachers in their teaching career and how do... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1     Background to the Study Science had been of great importance worldwide for suitable and socio-economic development as well as for technological advancement of the nations. Knowledge of science education is therefore required in all countries globally due to the numerous challenges that are facing them. The... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1     Background to the Study Work motivation refers to the psychological processes that influence individual behavior with respect to the attainment of workplace goals and tasks. Motivation therefore is the act of getting people to do things more efficiently or quickly with a sense of responsibility (Analoui, 2000).... Continue Reading

This study focuses on science curriculum implementation strategies/models in senior secondary schools in Port Harcourt. . A proper research was carried out to find out the strategies adopted in senior secondary schools in Port Harcourt for science curriculum implementation, to ascertain the factors Responsible for Implementation of... Continue Reading

This study was carried out because there is a special need to know the effects of the availability of laboratory and science equipment on student’s performance in the West African School Certificate Biology examination in some selected secondary schools in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State. The study was based on three... Continue Reading

This study investigates the impacts of gender on the academic achievement of Social Studies JSS II students in public secondary schools in Jos North Local Government of Plateau State. The study was carried out on junior secondary school students. The study adopted a survey design. The students were randomly selected from a total... Continue Reading