2023

The study examined effect of ethical practices on the financial reporting of deposit money banks in Nigeria. The study employed the survey design and the purposive sampling technique to select 450 banks staffs. A well-constructed questionnaire, which was adjudged valid and reliable, was used for collection of data from the respondents. The data obtained through the administration of the questionnaires was analyzed using the Pearson correlation analysis. The study revealed that; there is positive and significant relationship between loyalty has significant effect on the financial reporting. A positive and significant relationship exists between law abiding and financial reporting. A positive and significant relationship exists between fairness and financial reporting. A positive and significant relationship exists between accountability and honesty and financial reporting. And lastly, A positive and significant relationship exists between integrity and reputation and financial reporting. The study concluded that; ethical practices has significant effect on the financial reporting of deposit money banks in Nigeria. The study further recommends that; Nigeria banks should work more on their integrity and reputation on the financial reporting. Accountability and honesty should be taking serious by Nigeria banks. Nigeria banks should fair in all their dealings because these will reflect on the financial reporting. Nigeria banks should be law abiding on their financial reporting to avoid suspension, penalties and fine against them, to customers.

This study examines the issues of teaching and learning Ethical Hacking and Cyber- Security in Edo state telecommunication industries. Specifically, this study intricately examines the challenges faced in the complete learning of the said field. Four research questions were raised and these questions were hypothesized. The population of this study comprises of 5 institutions divided into seven groups of personnel's. A sample of 25 persons involving students of the University of Benin, Lectures in the same University, and several others from various telecommunication industries in the Ovia North East Local Government Area where used for this assessment. A questionnaire was the instrument for data collection. And the answers were analyzed through the inferential statistics method where the hypothesis where also tested. The findings of the study mostly reviewed that one major issue in the teaching and learning of Ethical Hacking and Cyber-Security is the lack of financial support, infrastructure, and resources to this field from the Government of any other Organisation. I recommend this study to various ICT Trainers and Ethical Hackers would like to extensively indulge in this field of study. This study serves as a medium to employ the Government to acknowledge the importance of Ethical Hacking and Cyber-Security, and to help in growing this field of enlightenmen.

Here is an academic abstract tailored for this research topic, structured to meet standard institutional guidelines (Background, Objective, Methodology, Findings, and Significance). Abstract This study examines the socio-economic effects of the Boko Haram insurgency on the Nigerian economy, tracking its evolution from the administration of President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua to that of President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan (2009–2015). This period marks the transformation of the group from a localized sectarian movement into a highly destructive, transnational terrorist network. Utilizing a historical and descriptive analytical framework reliant on secondary data sources—including institutional reports, national statistical archives, and academic literature—the study evaluates how the escalation of violence disrupted both regional and macroeconomic stability. The findings reveal that the insurgency acted as a severe structural shock to the Nigerian state, particularly within the Northeast geopolitical zone. At the microeconomic level, systemic attacks on farming communities, agrarian supply chains, and border corridors paralyzed the local agricultural economy, decimated regional trade with neighboring Sahelian nations, and precipitated a severe humanitarian and Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) crisis. Regionally, the deliberate destruction of educational, healthcare, and telecommunications infrastructure crippled human capital development. At the macroeconomic level, the study demonstrates that the rising tide of insecurity forced a massive, non-developmental reallocation of public funds, as successive federal budgets heavily prioritized defense spending over critical infrastructure and social services. Furthermore, the heightened sovereign risk premium during the Jonathan administration slowed down Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows in non-oil sectors. The study concludes that while Nigeria’s economy underwent a historic GDP rebasing in 2014, the insurgency deeply decoupled the Northeast from national growth, intensifying regional economic disparities. It recommends a policy shift that balances counter-insurgency military operations with aggressive economic rehabilitation, infrastructural reconstruction, and youth employment programs targeting vulnerable regions.

The study eutrophication stimulation effect on river Eruvbi phytoplankton was done to observe the growth response of the phytoplankton to different nutrient enrichment. Water samples were collected from the river site as well as phytoplankton samples. The phytoplankton was subjected to microscopic examination. The study involved natural phytoplankton population and introduced algae of (Scenedesums acutus and Chlorella vulgaris). The nutrient concentration used were 2.4mg/L nitrate, 1.2 mg/L phosphate and 2.4 mg/L nitrate + 1.2 mg/L phosphate, growth measurement was done optically using spectrometry at 750nm. The physiochemical composition of the river was also carried out, with some done in situ and others done in the laboratory. The result of the stimulated experiment showed that indigenous phytoplankton growth was best stimulated by nitrate enrichment, while introduced phytoplankton responded better to phosphate enrichment. The phytoplankton composition of river Eruvbi has a low biodiversity and the algae present show the river to be oligotrophic in nature. Some physiochemical parameters such as dissolved solid, total alkalinity, total hardness and turbidity fell within the WHO guidelines for drinking water, while others like dissolved oxygen and pH were above the WHO guidelines for drinking water. It was concluded from the results that river Eruvbi which is oligotrophic as at present will under eutrophication if subjected to nitrate enrichment which will also cause a rapid bloom in the phytoplankton species of the river. Therefore extra care must be taken to prevent the eutrophication of the river.

This study investigates the impact of digital technology in teaching and learning computer science in secondary school. The study adopted the survey design on the basis of which data was sourced using questionnaire on a sample of 250 students in Benin Metropolis. The data was analysed using chi-square statistical tool. The result revealed that there is significant difference in the computer science teachers’ attitude towards the use of technology Tools. Secondly, the result shows that there is significant difference in the computer science students’ attitude towards the use of Technology Tools in learning. Similarly, the result indicated that there is no significant difference of self-efficacy in the use of Technology Tools in teaching of computer science. The result also shows that there is significant difference of self-efficacy in the use of Technology Tools in learning of computer science. The study recommends that since Technology Tools depends on power supply, the entire erratic power supply needs to be improved upon throughout the country. Also, school authority should improvise for alternative source of power supply such as generator set in case of power failure. More time should be allocated to the teaching of computer science on the time-table in our secondary schools so that there will be enough time for the teaching of computer science. Also, computer science teachers should not be too overwhelmed with too many assignments so that they will have time to plan technology enhanced classes. Teachers must be aware that for meaningful learning to take place, teacher- student interaction is an essential factor that must be strictly considered. It is therefore admonished that when integrating Technology Tools in computer science teaching, teachers should interact with the students while computer science teaching is going on.

Statistical quality characteristics of the components are determined process can be selected for manufacture of the components. In mass production, products are assembled using parts or components manufactured or processed on different process or machines. This requires complete interchangeability of parts while assembling them, on the other hand, there will always be variations in the quality characteristics [length, weight, thickness etc.] because of the inherit variability introduced by the machines, tools, raw materials and operators. The presence of unavoidable variation and the necessity of interchangeability require that some limits be specified for the variation for any quality characteristic. A statistical control and loss minimization approach is a way of using statistical methods to minimize the total cost of quality including the cost of the defects and cost of controlling the process. this approach involves setting quality standards, collecting data on product or services characteristics, analysing the data to detect problems and then correcting these problems. This approach also helps organization achieve the highest possible quality at the lowest possible cost. The need of Statistical quality control in product and services cannot be over emphasized, as it helps in the improvement of manufacturing process to meet customer satisfaction.

This study was conducted to examine the preservatives and pesticide usage in some sawmills in Ovia North East Local Government Area Benin City. This study adopted purposive sampling techniques. Data collection, involved field survey and the field survey involved using questionnaires to collect data in conformity with the objectives. The survey data were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as, frequency distribution table, mean, and percentages. The majority (98%) of the respondents were male and the age distribution showed a predominance of relatively young workers. Most (63.1%) of the workers were married, and the educational distribution of respondents shows that the largest group has completed senior secondary school (34.5%), Work experience was also diverse, with a substantial number of experienced workers in the industry. Khaya spp (Mahogany), Milicia excelsa (Iroko), Triplochiton scleroxylon (Obeche), and Lovoa trichilioides (African Walnut) were among the most commonly supplied species. The source of timber supply to the sawmill indicated a higher percentage from natural forests and from another sawmill. While using naturally rot-resistant wood was a common method of treatment, the presence of wood- attacking insects of the order: Isoptera, Hemiptera and Coleoptera posed challenges to wood preservation. Chemical preservatives like Solignum and Attack were widely used. Pesticides and preservatives are used to protect wood products against these insect attacks, thus extending their lifespan. The method of application of preservatives and pesticides showed that brushing and spraying were the most prevalent methods. Based on the study and results obtained, the following recommendations are suggested: Sawmill operators should explore and adopt environmentally friendly wood preservation methods, such as heat treatment, borate-based preservatives, and naturally rot-resistant wood species. This will help minimize environmental impacts and enhance the industry's eco-friendliness.

Academic performance of students in universities has been associated with underlying problems, one of which is that of students’ stress. This study therefore aims to determine the influence of stress on the academic performance of undergraduates in University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State. In order to carry out the task, four research questions were raised and one hypothesis formulated which was tested at 0.05 level of significance. The descriptive survey research design was used for the study. The population of the study comprised 6576 undergraduates. The data was collected using simple random technique and a sample size of 380 undergraduate students from the eight (8) departments in the Faculty of Education, University of Benin, Benin city, was used for the study. The research instrument used for the study was a self-structured questionnaire. The validity of the instrument was subjected to scrutiny and the test-retest reliability technique was used to ascertain its reliability. The correlation coefficient computed was 0.82 indicating that the instrument was reliable. The data was analysed using descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentages and means, while chi-square statistics was used to test the hypothesis. Results revealed that undergraduate students of University of Benin were having stressed times in certain areas of their academic life such as: overall study habits, organizing time, listening and taking notes, writing test/examinations, financial concerns/hardships, campus environment, and course requirements. Majority (66.6%) of the respondents reported to have high stress levels while, the stress level for 18.9% of the respondents is moderate and for 14.5% of the respondents, it is low. The chi-square test carried out confirmed that there is a significant relationship between students’ stress levels and their academic performance in the University of Benin. In conclusion, students have to set priorities in light of their resources to avoid stressful situations. Recommendations were made that stress intervention programs be designed to address stress of University students. Coping strategies that deals with one's own thoughts and feelings can be facilitated by accessible professional and peer counselling, student support groups, and adequate course advising. Also, students themselves must develop effective study habits by giving appropriate time that must fulfil the demand of their course.

The study was carried out to determine the antagonistic activity of Trichoderma viride and Bacillus sp. against microorganisms responsible for disease or spoilage of potato. Diseased/spoilt potato tubers were obtained from open markets in Benin City. Standard microbiological techniques were employed for isolation of bacteria and fungi from diseased/spoilt potato tubers. Bacteria and fungi were enumerated using pour plate method. Cultural, morphological and biochemical characteristics were employed for identification of the isolates. Pathogenicity tests were used to evaluate the involvement of the isolates in the spoilage or disease of potato tubers. Biocontrol or antagonistic activity was carried out for the spoilage-causing microbes which were Trichoderma viride and Bacillus sp. using Potato dextrose agar and Mueller Hinton agar. The results revealed that the heterotrophic bacterial counts for spoilt/diseased potato ranged from log10 3.65±0.41 cfu/g (Uselu market) to log10 4.02±0.25 cfu/g (Aduwawa Market), while the fungal counts ranged from log10 3.57±0.30 cfu/g (Aduwawa market) to log10 3.85±0.10 cfu/g (Uselu market). The cultural morphological and biochemical characteristics of bacterial isolates from spoilt potato revealed their identity as; Erwinia sp, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Bacillus sp. and Staphylococcus aureus while the fungal isolates from spoilt potato were Aspergillus sp., Rhizopus sp. and Penicillium sp.. The pathogenicity or spoilage test of isolated microorganisms from spoilt to healthy potato tubers showed that only Erwinia sp. and Aspergillus sp. were found to induce disease or spoilage condition in potato tubers. The in vitro antagonism (percentage inhibition) of Bacillus sp. and Trichoderma viridia on growth of Aspergillus sp. and Erwinia sp. showed that Trichoderma viridia had more biocontrol effect on growth of Aspergillus (50%) and Erwinia (47%) after 5 days of culture on growth media. In conclusion, Trichoderma viride and Bacillus sp. exhibited significant antagonistic activity against potato soft rot pathogens. The study identifies Erwinia sp. and Aspergillus sp. as key contributors to potato spoilage. Trichoderma viride demonstrates a notable biocontrol effect, inhibiting the growth of Aspergillus sp. and Erwinia sp.. These findings reveals the potential of Trichoderma viride and Bacillus sp. as promising biocontrol agents for mitigating potato soft rot, offering sustainable and environmentally friendly alternatives for potato cultivation and storage.

Storage and display of textiles are as important as creating the textiles it self. The longitive of textiles depends on how well it has been stored, handled and preserved, also to appreciate properly a good textile produce it has to be displayed in the right manner to be appealing to the human sense of sight. This research is aimed at tackling the problem of storage and display of textiles in the textile unit, which will help improve the lifespan of textiles produced, protecting them from factors that damage textiles and also help showcase the beautiful textiles done in the university of Benin by the textile unit of the department of fine and applied art. The major aim of this research is to provide specially adapted compartments for the display and storage of textiles through construction. The concept of the compartments are gotten from comparative studies of various display and storage compartments in art museums, galleries and other higher institutions with a textile unit. It is hoped that the specially adapted compartments for storage and display of textiles will be useful in reducing fabric damage and help display textiles properly for it's beauty to be appreciated