2021

The study investigated educating society through television drama programme; a case study of Tchidi's Chekere Professor Johnbull. The objective was to identify and highlight the various ways through which good quality television drama uplift society via education and enlightenment. The study was based on cultivation theory of communication. The investigation was conducted within the Ekehuan Campus of the University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria. The study adopted the Survey research design, using the questionnaire as instrument for data collection. Through the random sampling technique, one hundred students were identified and sampled. Data was calculated in simple percentage and presented in tables. Findings review that television drama programmes are a veritable means of enlightenment and education. Also, the study found that television drama plays an explicit role in reshaping society. It is recommended that television drama productions should be properly funded by educational institution and NGOs. Producers should focus on themes that will enhance social cohesion.

Zooplankton and macrobenthic invertebrate fauna are good indicators of the overall water quality of rivers, as changes in water quality affect their general distribution and abundance. This study investigates the community structure of zooplankton and macrobenthic invertebrate fauna of Siluko River, Edo State, Nigeria. Zooplankton and macrobenthic invertebrate samples were collected monthly fromJuly2016toMarch 2017 at four designated stations between 09:00 hours and 12:00 hours using plankton net and filtering 100litres of water, respectively and thereafter analyzed in the laboratory using standard methods. A total of 20 zooplankton taxa comprising 386 individuals belonging to the group Cladocera, Cyclopoida, ploimida and Flosculariaceae were encountered. Tropocyclops prasinus had the highest number of abundance. Cladocera accounted for 31.00% while Cyclopoida, Ploimidaandflosculariaceae accounted for 62.00%, 6.00% and 1% respectively. Shannon-Weiner’s diversityindices showed that highest value of 3.583 was obtained in station 4 and lowest value of 2.731was obtained in station 2 for the zooplankton. There were no observed seasonal variation in Cladocera and Copepods composition and abundance except for Rotifers, which were moreabundant in dry season. A total of 52 macrobenthic invertebrate taxa comprising of 2163individuals, three phyla; Annelida, Arthropoda and Mollusca were encountered in this study. Centroptilum sp. had the highest abundance. Diversity and evenness indices showed that therewas no significant difference (p>0.05) in species composition across the study stations. Using Shannon-Weiner’s diversity index, highest value was obtained in station 1 and the lowest was obtained in station 3. Ephemeroptera, Plecoptera, Trichoptera (EPT) index revealed that the water quality at stations 1, 3 and 4 were acceptable, while that of station 2 was categorized as

This study investigated UNIBEN students’ perception of the use of social media for advertising by Bolt Transportation Company in Benin City. The study was anchored on the Technological Acceptance Model and Perception Theory as its theoretical framework. It also adopted the survey research design and the questionnaire was used as instrument for generating data from respondents. A total of 300 students from the Department of Mass Communication, University of Benin were selected as sample size and studied. From the analysis of the data gathered, it was discovered that a students have a very high level of awareness of Bolt social media advertising. Findings also discovered that students have a favorable and positive perception towards Bolt adverts on social media. This is due to the fact that they find it informative and useful in choosing transportation services. Consequently, it influences their behavior by making them use Bolt often. Therefore, the study recommended that social media advertisers should come up with better strategies in crafting and developing their advertising messages in order to engage students for improved results and patronage. It also recommended that advertisers and marketers should craft simple, clear and credible messages in order to build trust, brand awareness and patronage.

The purpose of this study is to examine how Nollywood Films can be used to promote 'Family Values'. Nigeria, as we know it is a country blessed with diverse culture. Whatever be the differences, there are societal norms and values that are generally acceptable by everyone. This study shows how Nollywood films have assumed an important role as part of every family in Nigeria. In today's society, people tend to pick up different traits from what they see in movies and it is against this backdrop, that the researcher, adopts the historical, descriptive and analytical approaches as the method of reflecting on how the video films in Nigeria affect and influence its viewers, either positively or negatively. The work has shown that most Nigerian Home Videos do not portray any traditional African values and that the movies do not safeguard traditional African values like honesty, hospitability, modesty etc. There is too much display of immorality (Nudity, prostitution etc) and other negative vices in the Home movies. To portray how Nollywood films can be used in promoting family values, a sample of three films were collected and carefully analyzed, noting relevant points as portrayed in the Films. It concludes by canvassing the government and other stakeholders in movie production to look into the potential of the Nollywood film industry in redressing contemporary social challenges and promoting cultural norms and values.

This research specifically examines the use of the Twitter hashtag in the mobilization of Lagos youth for the #EndSARS protests of 2020. This study became necessary and was carried out due to the fact that there has been no extensive research done to measure the extent and influence of the Twitter hashtag in the mobilization of Lagos youth for the #EndSARS protests of 2020. The objectives of this study were to determine the extent of the access to information on the #EndSARS protest through the Twitter hashtag, to ascertain the perception of Lagos youth to the information available to them on the #EndSARS protest and to investigate the extent to which Lagos youth were able to influence the Twittersphere using the Twitter hashtag. The survey design was adopted for this study with the aid of a 15-item questionnaire which was administered to 400 respondents purposively selected from the three senatorial districts in Lagos state. Data obtained were analyzed and presented with the aid of frequency tables, simple percentages and mean score. The key findings of this study showed that the Twitter hashtag was instrumental for spreading information about the #EndSARS protests, Lagos youth had a positive outlook towards this information and they were able to influence the Twittersphere to a very large extent using the Twitter hashtag. Therefore, this study concludes that the Twitter hashtag was indeed effective and influential in spreading information about the 2020 #EndSARS protests and in the mobilization of Lagos youth for the protests. To this end, it is recommended that the Twitter hashtag should be used more as a tool for the exchange of information as well as online activism. Also, this study proved that the Twitter hashtag was effective for mass physical mobilization therefore; it is recommended thatshould be sustained.

Mathematics has an age long old relationship with physics and other natural sciences. It is the foundation of science and technology and the xiv xv functional role of mathematics to science and technology is multifarious, that no area of science, technology and business enterprise escapes its application. This study investigated the effects of Mathematics Knowledge on the
Performance of Physics students. A sample of fifty- two (52) Physics students in senior secondary school 2 (SS2) was randomly selected. Then, they were subsequently divided into two groups. Group 1 constitute of 22 students who have been taught mathematics and physics for a period of time and were allowed to write examination on the two subjects after the period of learning with their results computed. Group 2 is made up of 30 students who have also been taught mathematics and physics for a period of time and were allowed to write examinations on the two subjects after the period of learning with their results adequately computed. The design adopted in the study was a survey research design with each group treated differently. The instrument, students' result sheets was used to obtain performance data of students. The data was analysed using percentages and regression to determine the relationship between the independent variable (good knowledge of Mathematics) and the
dependent variable (students' performance in physics)

The aim of this study was to examined attitude of undergraduate students in hall of residence in university of Benin towards environmental sanitation and waste disposal, four research questions were raised to guide the study. What are the attitudes of students living in hall of residences in university of Benin toward environmental sanitation? What is the current environmental sanitation situation in the hall of residences in University of Benin? What factors account for the environmental sanitation in the hall of residences in university of Benin? What are the current practices of students towards a better way to dispose waste and environmental sanitation? The descriptive survey research design was used for this study. The population of the study consist of students in the Faculty of Education in University of Benin. A sample of 200 students were randomly selected from the population. Questionnaire was the instrument used to elicit information from the respondents. The data collated were analyzed using the simple percentage, mean and standard deviation. The findings from the study it was seen that the students feel unconcerned toward environmental sanitation in their surroundings.it was also seen that students have a negative attitude toward health important of maintaining good environment. It was seen that polluted air from refuse dumping site brings out odour cause respiratory disease among students. The recommendation includes Environment health offices should train and operate on the opinion that active participation of cleaning the environment is necessary because people are more inclined to use and support of
sanitation improvement if properly guided. There should be legislation for proper sanitation on a regular basis to make every day count as it will enhance the health status of the environment.

The study was to investigate the attitude of VTE students towards Student Industrial work Experience Scheme, using University of Benin as a case study. Four (4) research questions were raised and literature of other researchers were reviewed. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design, data was collected through the aid of a questionnaire. The questionnaire was structured according to the research questions and distributed to sample population of 100 respondents. The findings of the study revealed that the attitude of students towards SIWES in the higher institutions is quite high and that three are several Factors responsible for students’ attitude towards SIWES which has made many of the students reluctant when it comes to carry out their SIWES program. It was concluded that the attitude of students towards SIWES in the higher institutions is quite high because these students are excited when it comes to SIWES because of practical knowledge they would gain. Factors responsible for students’ attitude towards SIWES which has made many of the students reluctant when it comes to carry out their SIWES program should be properly looked nto and adequately addressed if the program is to be more effective. It was however recommended that more trainings should be given to students by s school management on the importance of the SIWES program in a bid to enhancing their perception; government should ensure that more attention should be given to the SIWES program so that it will become more attractive and interesting to students; and that industries should endeavour to pay intern students so that they will have increased interest and confidence in the program

This study examined the comparative economic analysis of waterleaf and fluted pumpkin in Benin metropolis Edo State. Specifically, the study described the socio-economic characteristics of fluted pumpkin and waterleaf farmers in the study area, identified and compared the production operations of waterleaf and fluted pumpkin, determined and compared the profitability of waterleaf and fluted pumpkin production, examined and compared the factors affecting the production of waterleaf and fluted pumpkin and identified the constraints faced by farmers in the production of fluted pumpkin and waterleaf in the study area. Multistage sampling procedure involving the combination of purposive, and simple random sampling technique was used to sample a total of 90 respondents (39 for waterleaf and 51 for fluted pumpkin respondent). The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics, budgetary model, and multiple regression model and t- test. The results of the analysis showed the mean age of 52years for waterleaf and 53years for fluted pumpkin while 74.36% were female for waterleaf farmers and 84.31% were also female for fluted pumpkin farmers. The results also revealed that 56.41% had primary education for Waterleaf farmers and 58.82% for Fluted Pumpkin farmer and the highest form of education is primary education

The study examined Socio-Cultural determinant of domestic violence among married couples in Egor Local Government Area, Benin City, Edo State. The objective of the study was to know the relationship between cultural factors and domestic violence among married couples, to examine the relationship between social factors and domestic violence among married couples, to find out the consequences of domestic violence among married couples and to suggest the possible solutions that would help reduce domestic violence among married couples. The cross-sectional research design was adopted for this study. One hundred and fifty (150) copies of questionnaire were distributed to respondents in Egor Local Government Area in Edo state. Data collected were analyzed using frequency count, percentages, and mean with the aid of the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) 24.0. The empirical result revealed that it was revealed that socio-cultural factors can lead to domestic violence; that there are consequences that results from domestic violence and that there are possible solution that should be adopted in solving or limiting domestic violence among married couples. The study recommends the need to increased awareness of domestic violence by government, policy makers, NGO and religious organizations through the mass media by especially the social media to create awareness and sensitize the public not just women alone to speak out against domestic violence and that the Government comes up with laws that works against social-cultural norms that intimate partner violence in all ramifications.