Economic Impact of IFAD-Value Chain Development Programme on Rice Farmers in North Central Zone, Nigeria by A. A. Iordekighir, C. K. Biam, G. A. Abu, J. A. C. Ezihe

“… Raising agricultural productivity, reducing food insecurity and poverty levels of poor- resource farmers is an important policy goal for any concerned nation, particularly, in developing countries, Nigeria inclusive. The study assessed the economic impact of International Fund for Agricultural Development-Value Chain Development  Programme (IFAD-VCDP) on rice farmers in North Central Zone, Nigeria using appropriate standard techniques with a well structured questionnaire. …”
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PROVOST’S ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS AND TEACHER’S JOB SATISFACTION IN SHEHU SHAGARI COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, SOKOTO STATE, NIGERIA by FODIO GARBA, FALMATA ABDULKARIM GALTIMARI

“… This study examined role performance of college Provost’s Administrative Skills on Teachers’ Job Satisfaction in Shehu Shagari College of Education Sokoto State, Nigeria.  The study adopts survey research design. …”
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Perceptions and Practice of Early Diagnosis of Sickle Cell Disease by Parents and Physicians in a Southwestern State of Nigeria by Oladele Simeon Olatunya, Adefunke Olarinre Babatola, Ezra Olatunde Ogundare, Babatunde Ajayi Olofinbiyi, Olubunmi Adeola Lawal, Jacob Olumuyiwa Awoleke, Olusola Peter Aduloju, Alaba Olanrewaju Daramola, Eyitayo Ebenezer Emmanuel, Oyebanji Anthony Olajuyin, Akinwumi Kolawole Komolafe, Abiola Olukayode Olaleye

“…The aim of this study was to assess the practice and perception of early SCD diagnosis among a group of parents and physicians in Nigeria. Patients and Methods. This was a cross-sectional descriptive study conducted to assess the opinions and practice of early diagnosis of SCD among 135 physicians caring for SCD patients and 164 mothers of children with SCD in a southwestern state of Nigeria. …”
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Efficacy of Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy on Poststroke Depression among Survivors of First Stroke Attack in Ibadan, Nigeria by Olugbemi Olukolade, Helen O. Osinowo

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Exclusive Breastfeeding Knowledge, Intention to Practice and Predictors among Primiparous Women in Enugu South-East, Nigeria by Chikaodili N. Ihudiebube-Splendor, Chinyelu B. Okafor, Agnes N. Anarado, Nonyelum N. Jisieike-Onuigbo, Anthonia U. Chinweuba, Ada C. Nwaneri, Joyce C. Arinze, Paulina C. Chikeme

“…This cross-sectional descriptive survey assessed knowledge and intention to practice EBF and its associated factors during pregnancy among primiparous women in selected communities in Enugu State, Nigeria. A total population study that applied inclusion criteria was used to recruit 201 primiparous mothers attending their third trimester antenatal care from selected health facilities in rural and urban communities in Enugu State. …”
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Student Engagement and Feedback on Online Learning and Facilitation: A Case Study of the National Open University of Nigeria by Adewale Adesina, Dorothy Ofoha, Olufemi A. Peters, Isaac S. Butswat

“… With the rapid adoption of online learning platforms occasioned by the rise in digital technologies, the National Open University of Nigeria has continued to leverage technology to optimise operations by offering synchronous online facilitation/tutoring to students as part of its regular academic support initiatives. …”
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Equine Dermatophytosis: A Survey of Its Occurrence and Species Distribution among Horses in Kaduna State, Nigeria by Magdalene N. Maurice, Haruna M. Kazeem, Clara N. Kwanashie, Nanven A. Maurice, Emmanuel O. Ngbede, Helen N. Adamu, Wayuta P. Mshelia, Richard E. Edeh

“…This study was designed to determine the occurrence and species distribution of dermatophyte from cutaneous skin lesions of horses in Kaduna State, Nigeria. A total of 102 skin scrapings were collected from 102 horses with skin lesions. …”
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Incidence of methicillin, inducible clindamycin, and vancomycin resistance in Staphylococcus aureus clinical isolates in Gombe, Northeastern Nigeria by Haruna Adamu, Celestina T. Otegwu, Fatima B. Abdullahi, Babajide A. Tytler, Busayo O. Olayinka

“…This study aimed to determine the incidence of methicillin resistant and vancomycin resistant S. aureus clinical isolates from Federal Teaching Hospital and State Specialist Hospital Gombe, Nigeria. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from October 2021 to January 2022 in two hospitals within the city of Gombe. …”
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Sweet Potato Processing Capabilities among Households in Delta Central Agricultural Zone of Delta State, Nigeria by Wilson Anyanwu, Chinyelu Irene Nwokolo, Angela Izukanne Emodi

“… The study examined the sweet potato processing capabilities among households in the Delta central agricultural zone in Delta State, Nigeria. A multistage sampling procedure was used to select 120 households for the study. …”
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SOCIAL WORK ROLES AND THE WELLBEING OF ORPHANS AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN IN CALABAR MUNICIPALITY, CROSS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA by NNANA OKOI OFEM, RITA NGOZI OKAFOR, LILIAN OTU UBI

“… The main focus of this study was on Social Work Roles and the Wellbeing of Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Calabar Municipality, Cross River State, Nigeria. To achieve this, three specific objectives were formulated to guide the study thus: to examine the condition and challenges of orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) and their wellbeing in Calabar Metropolis; to identify the roles of the government and non-governmental organization towards the wellbeing of orphans and vulnerable children in Calabar metropolis, and to examine the roles of social workers toward the vulnerable and orphan children and their wellbeing in Calabar Metropolis. …”
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Sociodemographic Risk Factors for Mental Health Disorders Among School Children in Umuahia, South-East Nigeria by Ikechukwu F. Ogbonna, Chizoba F. Achor, Joseph Ezeogu

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2023 GENERAL ELECTIONS, POLITICAL VIOLENCE AND NATIONAL INTEGRATION IN NIGERIA: A STUDY OF LAGOS STATE EXPERIENCE by AHMED OLAWALE MOLIKI, PETER ADENIYI Oluwatobi

“… This paper investigated nexus between the 2023 general elections, political violence and national integration in Nigeria, focusing on Lagos State’s experience. The study specifically examined the factors that promoted political violence during the 2023 general elections and its implication on national integration in Lagos State Nigeria. …”
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INTERNATIONAL NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS AND HUMANITARIAN RESPONSE IN NORTH EAST NIGERIA: UNOCHA IN PERSPECTIVE (2016 - 2022) by ABUBAKAR HASSAN, ADEJOH SUNDAY

“… The Boko Haram insurgency in North-East(NE) Nigeria continues into its 12th year. The conflict and insecurity have displaced millions of people, devastated agricultural production and other livelihoods, cut off essential services, and caused a crisis of protection. …”
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Effect of Fertilizer Types on the Growth and Yield of Amaranthus caudatus in Ilorin, Southern Guinea, Savanna Zone of Nigeria by Olowoake Adebayo Abayomi, Ojo James Adebayo

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The Coronavirus Health Crisis, Social Media, and Online Health Information Seeking Behaviour of Older Adults in Nigeria by Bibian Ugoala, Silas Udenze

“…Going by the latter statement, the research examines the impact of social media on thispopulation’s online health information-seeking behaviour in the face of the global coronavirus health crisisin Nigeria. The study employed Krejcie and Morgan’s (1970) technique for ascertaining the sample size for agiven population, and arrived at a sample of 384 quantitatively surveyed through a questionnaire. …”
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CHALLENGES OF LOCALIZATION OF THE POLICY FRAMEWORK AND NATIONAL ACTION PLAN FOR PREVENTING VIOLENT EXTREMISM IN PLATEAU STATE, NIGERIA by BEJI GOWAL BEKUMA, JOHN UKAWUILULU

“…The paper noted that violent extremism is fundamentally, repudiations of democratic values of tolerance, respect, inclusion and diversity. In Nigeria, threats from violent extremism are targeted against individuals, groups and the state. …”
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Potentials of hydrogen economy in energy transition towards 2050 net zero emission agenda: Opportunities for Nigeria by Abubakar S. Sambo, Abdullahi Adamu

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RETRACTED: Analysis of the Legal Framework Governing Gas Flaring in Nigeria’s Upstream Petroleum Sector and the Need for Overhauling by Olusola Joshua Olujobi

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ALTERNATIVE PARADIGM TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: THE INFLUENCE OF COMMUNITY BASED ORGANISATION ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN OYO STATE, NIGERIA by Lawal Ayofe BAKARE, Victoria Olubukola OGUNYEMI

“… This study investigated the influence of Community Based Organisation on community development in the selected local government areas of Oyo State, Nigeria. The study adopted survey research design and utilized primary data obtained through the administration of questionnaires. …”
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Co-creation of a gender responsive TB intervention in Nigeria: a researcher-led collaborative study by Chukwuebuka Ugwu, Oluwatoyosi Adekeye, Beate Ringwald, Rachael Thomson, Obioma Chijioke-Akaniro, Chukwuma Anyaike, S Bertel Squire, John Bimba, Tom Wingfield

“…Abstract Background In Nigeria, men constitute over half of the people notified with tuberculosis (TB), experience longer delays before reaching care, and are estimated to account for two thirds of people who miss out on care. …”
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