2021

The study was carried to investigate the influence of drug abuse teaching on biology students perception in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. Two (2) research questions and one (1) hypothesis were raised to guide the study. The method adopted by the researcher is the descriptive survey research design. A review of related literature was carried out. A total of one hundred students in public secondary school in Oredo Local Government Area constituted the population study sample. The instrument used for gathering data from the selected sample was a questionnaire. The reliability of the instrument was established at 0.71 using Cronbach statistics. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics in form of percentages, mean and t-test. The study revealed that, the teaching of drug abuse in the classroom by Biology and publicity of drug abuse and its effects in news and social media have influence on students perception toward drug abuse. The influence of drug abuse teaching on students’ perception has significant difference base on gender. It was recommended that; there is a need to formally incorporate drug teaching and counseling into the academic curriculum of primary and junior secondary schools since drug abuse as a topic in Biology is taught in secondary school II (SSS II). Government should establish special rehabilitation centres specifically for students who are substance abusers so as to help them continue with their education while undergoing rehabilitation.

One hundred and seventy seven ditch cutting samples were collected from Tomswell, Vals-Field, Niger Delta, at interval of 5715-5730ft to 8680-8695ft which marks the total depth of the well. The samples were subjected to sedimentological, mechanical and heavy mineral separation analysis. Ten (10) depths of interest were selected for proper analysis using a mechanical sieve machine. Pickett crossplots were integrated in evaluating the reservoir quality and depositional environment of sand bodies of the Toms-well in the Val’s Field, Offshore Niger Delta. Evaluated parameters include; storage properties (porosity, saturation), flow property
(permeability) as well as reservoir heterogeneities. Results show that the sand are texturally and compositionally matured. The corosity is fine to medium. The presence of cementing materials act as barriers to vertical flow of fluids but porosity is however preserved and permeability is enhanced by other processes such as coating of the grains by micro-quartz which slows down cementation. The sandstones are sourced from mainly felsic igneous rocks and from low to high grade metamorphic rocks. The depositional system is fluvial while the depositional environment is coastal plain. On the whole, the reservoir quality of the Toms-well, Val’s field is good and will yield optimal output on production.

Communication right from creation is a very essential aspect of human existence. Just as it is obtainable in other parts of the universe, the concept of consumer protection is same in Nigeria. It is designed to protect consumers from unscrupulous producers and service providers. The telecommunication sector in Nigeria is an active participant in this development as seen in the accelerated growth of the industry with one innovation replacing another in quick succession. Following the opening up of the telecommunication sector of the Nigerian economy in 2002, telecommunication services became widely available in the country with the number of active telephone lines presently trying to equal the population of the country. However, with the rapid growth of the telecommunication industry and the consequent expansion of its consumer base, consumer dissatisfaction has become rife in Nigeria. Consumer complaints against telecommunication services provider include call interference and loss of audio, high rates of call attempts, recurrent downtimes, long delay and non-delivery of SMS, multiple deliveries of a single SMS and unsolicited commercial text messages. While the government has responded through the enactment of legislations, with the aim regulating the telecommunication sector, the issue of consumer dissatisfaction still continuesamidst these legislations. Utilizing the doctrinal research methodology, this research work seeks to the efficiency of the regulatory frame work on the regulation of the telecommunication sector and consumerprotection in Nigeria. The research work concluded by making salient recommendation whichimplemented will ensure more protection of the telecommunication consumers in Nigeria.

This study investigates entrepreneurial education on venture success. The specific objectives include assessing the Efficiency of Current Entrepreneurial Education Programs, to examine entrepreneurs’ perceptions of entrepreneurial education and evaluate the effectiveness of existing government policies and identify opportunities in entrepreneurial education for successful venture creation and sustainability. Three research questions guide this study, entrepreneurial community located in Benin City. The sample size comprises 75 respondents, and data were collected through a 75 questionnaire survey of enterprises in Ugbowo, Benin City. The study was analysed using simple percentages, frequency table.The result the findings highlight the critical role of entrepreneurial education in equipping individuals with practical skills, fostering a growth-oriented mindset, and preparing them to navigate the complexities of the business environment. The positive perceptions of entrepreneurial education among respondents underscore its influence on decision-making processes, innovative capabilities, and overall business strategies. Furthermore, the significant contribution of entrepreneurial education to venture creation and sustainability emphasizes its importance in ensuring the long-term success and growth of businesses.. Therefore steps can be taken to increase its impact such as enhancing entrepreneurial education programs, promote growth-oriented mindset, increase access to entrepreneurial education, continuous improvement and feedback, etc.

The amount of sunlight that strikes the earth’s surface in an hour and a half is enough to handle the entire world’s energy consumption for a full year. Solar Power Technology is one of the major types of green and renewable energy. They are used to convert sunlight into electrical energy either through photovoltaic (PV) panels or through mirrors that concentrate solar radiation. This energy can be used to generate electricity or be stored in batteries or thermal storage. This project is titled “The Design of a Standalone Solar Power System for Four Offices in Electrical/Electronic Department”. The project aims to design and install a Standalone Solar system to provide power supply for the critical loads present in four offices in Electrical/Electronic department, University of Benin. The methodology employed in this project was to calculate and estimate the electrical loads and critical loads in the four offices in Electrical/Electronic department, the sizing and installation of solar panels, batteries, inverter and charge controller, and lastly the test results and maintenance procedures carried out after the installation. This PV system consist of 3.5KVA 220V inverter at 50Hz which incorporates 14 300W-Solar panels all connected in parallel, 2 deep cycle batteries rated 200Ah, 12V connected in series and a 12V 200Amps charge controller. The system was designed to assess the total electric power demand. During the day the output from the PV charges the batteries and feed the load and when power failure occurs from the grid, the stored energy in the battery is again supplied back to the load in order to ensure there is always availability of power in the office.

The purpose of this research project is to examine the influence of class size on the teaching and learning of Business Studies, with special reference to junior secondary schools in Benin Metropolis. The specific objective of this study is to: Examine the influence of class size on the academic performance, classroom management, presentation of lesson, use of instructional materials And students interest in learning Business Studies in public junior secondary schools in Benin Metropolis. The target population of this study consist of 30,536 senior secondary students in the 45 public secondary schools in Benin metropolis. Benin metropolis which comprises of Egor, Ikpoba – Okha and Oredo LGA.A sample size of 120 students were selected for the purpose of this study. The research instrument used to collect data for the study was a structured questionnaire and responses from the. The validity of instrument was ascertained by the researcher’s supervisor and two other lecturers. The questionnaire was analyzed using frequency count and simple percentage. The findings revealed that class size influence the academic performance of students in public junior secondary school, the classroom management, presentation of lesson, use of instructional materials and student’s interest in learning. Based on this findings, the researcherrecommends that government should take in to consideration of special needs of the programme by funding or increasing the allocation giving to the institution and Ministry of Education should adopt ‘30 students per teacher’ policy as a strategy to address overcrowding in junior secondary school

This study examines globalization and stock market growth in Nigeria. A review of the literature reveals that trade and investment flows has helped different countries to developed more quickly and equally increased stock of productive capital without compromising their level of consumption. The primary objectives of the study is to test the hypothesis that there exist a positive relationship between globalization and stock market growth in Nigeria. In this research work, data were collected mainly from
secondary sources, e.g. central bank of Nigeria (CBN), Bureau of statistics. Upon the above, the analysis carried out reveals that globalization has a positive impact on growth of the Nigerian economy. In this study we reached the conclusion that the Nigerian stock market remains fundamental segment of Nigerian financial system and growth. The study recommend among others that there is need to further liberalize the economy but this must be done with caution so as to avoid the negative impact of the
trade liberalization

This study was carried out to identify the challenges of students teachers during teaching practice. Four research questions were raised in the study, they include; what is the effect of poor adherence of teaching practice duration by student teachers in University of Benin, what extent does insecurity in posted schools affects students teachers in University of Benin what is the effect of poor physical working condition on the performance of student teachers in University of Benin. Related literatures were reviewed to gather information and eminent scholar’s view on the variables under study. The descriptive survey design was adopted in the study. The population of this study consist of 2,031 students from the 8 departments in Faculty of Education, University of Benin, Edo State. A total of seventy (70) randomly selected 300 and 400 level students across seven (7)
departments in the faculty of education form the sample for the study. Descriptive statistics using frequency, percentage, and mean in tables were used in the data analysis of the study. Base on the finding it was discovered that there is an effect of
poor adherence of teaching practice duration by student teachers in University of Benin, Insecurity in posted schools affects student teachers in University of Beninduring teaching practice programme, majority encountered the problem of late
posting and therefore of the opinion that there is an effect of late posting on the performance of students teachers in University of Benin. Poor physical working conditions such as non-conduciveness of the environment, lack of equipment in the laboratory, non-availability of staffrooms for students teachers, and the absence of instructional materials for teaching in the posted
schools have an effect on the performance of student teachers.

Plants have been recognized for their lifesaving and therapeutic properties. Various forms of cancer are prevalent in the society. Zingiber officinale (rhizome), Eugenia caryophyllus (flower), Callistemon citrinus (leaves), Hyptis suaveolens (leaves), Ocimum basilicum (leaves), Ocimum gratissimum (leaves) as well as Tetrapleura tetraptera pod are used in ethnomedicine in treating tumor-related ailments. This study was undertaken to evaluate the cytotoxic and growth inhibitory effects of these plants using predictive and confirmatory tests on cancer cell lines. Preliminary screening of the essential oils of Z. officinale (rhizome), E. caryophyllus (flower), C. citrinus (leaves), H. suaveolens (leaves), O. basilicum (leaves), O. gratissimum (leaves) and T. tetraptera pod methanol extract was carried out using bench-top assay methods for cytotoxicity involving the use of tadpoles of Raniceps ranninus (10-40 μg/mL) and brine shrimp of Artemia salina (10-1000 μg/mL), and antiproliferation using radicle of Sorghum bicolor seeds (1-30 mg/mL). The essential oils were further tested on breast cancer (AU 565) and cervical cancer (HeLa) cell lines at 50 μg/mL. Essential oils of E. caryophyllus, O. basilicum and O. gratissimum were subjected to column chromatography and preparative TLC and the resulting fractions were also tested. T. tetraptera extract was partitioned into hexane, chloroform and aqueous fractions which were tested against AU 565. Vacuum liquid chromatography and other chromatographic techniques employed in the evaluation of the chloroform fraction led to the isolation of two compounds which were also tested for their effects on AU 565 and MDA- MB231 at 50 μM. The essential oils and their respective isolates were subjected to GCMS while NMR and Mass spectrometric analysis were carried out on the isolates obtained from the extract. The results of the preliminary screening of the essential oils and extract showed a concentration dependent activity. Similar activities were also observed with the tadpole and brine shrimp mortality assays. H. suaveolens and Z. officinale oils showed the highest activity against AU 565 cells with 86.74 and 43% growth inhibitions respectively. The chromatographic procedures on the essential oils resulted in isolates with higher activities. GCMS revealed them to be thymol from O. gratissimum and eugenol from E. caryophyllus which produced +85.07 % and +18.82 % inhibitions against AU 565 cells respectively, as well as estragole from O. basilicum which gave +89.3 % inhibition against HeLa cells. The partitioning and isolation procedures carried out on T. tetraptera pod extract resulted in the isolation of two compounds. NMR and MS revealed the XX compounds to be 22-hydroxyisohopane and (3-O-[β-D-glucopyranosyl-2'-acetamido-2'- deoxy]- oleanolic acid with 14.36 and 19 % inhibitions against breast cancer cell line respectively. These results have shown the potency and justified the probable use of these plants in ethnomedicine in treating tumor-related ailments.

The study examined the factors influencing students’ dropouts in adult literacy centres in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. In order to achieve the purpose of this study, five research questions were raised to guide the study. The sample for the study consists of one hundred (100) adult learners selected from four (4) adult literacy centres in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. The participants were selected using the simple random sampling method and data was collected with the aid of questionnaire. The validity and reliability of the instrument were ascertained using the test-retest procedures. Simple percentages and frequency count were used to analyze collected data. Findings from the study revealed that the several factors such as low facilitator’s competence, financial constraints, gender and distance from literacy centre are capable of influencing student drop-out in adult literacy centres. And based on the findings emanating from the study it was recommended that there is need for national re-orientation to the value of adult literacy education through public enlightenment programmes to encourage the adult learners to continue with the literacy programme.