2023

This study was carried out analyse the use of Visual aids in teaching Biology in Senior Secondary Schools in Benin metropolis. The research was carried out as survey research using relevant literature from journals, magazines, books and the internet. Four research questions were raised to guide the study. The researcher made effort in analysing the extent of the availability of visual materials in senior secondary schools, constraints faced by teachers in the use of visual aids in the teaching of Biology and effective usage of visual aids by Biology teachers. The random sampling technique was used in selecting schools. 50 Biology teachers that were purposively selected from Senior secondary schools in Egor Local, Oredo and Ikpoba okha Government Area, Edo state. These Local Government Areas are part of Benin Metropolis. The data were collected with the questionnaire instrument and analyzed using simple percentage. The result revealed that; Most visual materials for teaching Biology are not available in Senior Secondary Schools in Benin metropolis, predominate challenges faced by Biology teachers in the use of visual aids are, Irregular power supply, overpopulation, finance, high cost of visual aids and poor implementation of the Biology curriculum. And Biology teachers in the schools of study, make use of available visual materials like maps. Educational charts, models, pictures and textbooks for teaching. based on the results, it was recommended that, education stakeholders in the country should finance provision of computers, power generating sets, Audio Visual Aids, and expand teaching aids in all secondary schools. This will enhance the use of Audio-Visual aids in the teaching and learning of Biology, Biology teachers should be trained and retrained in the proper use and handling of instructional materials to bring about desirable learning outcomes and Based on the challenges teachers are facing in the use of audio visual aids, regular power supply or an alternative source of power should be provided for the schools, schools. As this will be a motivating force to drive teachers in the use.

In recent years, social media platforms have become an integral part of our daily lives, significantly influencing various aspects of society, including education. This work focuses on the relationship between social media and the University of Benin (UNIBEN) students, specifically examining their use of and dependence on digital marketing. The objective of this study is to explore how social media platforms have transformed the marketing landscape for UNIBEN students and to assess their dependence on digital marketing strategies. The study employed the use of a survey research method to gather data. Structured administered questionnaire was distributed among a representative of UNIBEN students to collect data. The study showed that UNIBEN students heavily rely on social media platform forms for communication, information sharing, and engagement with brands, leading to a high dependence on digital marketing strategy. The findings contribute to the existing body of knowledge on the impact of social media on university students, shedding light on the effectiveness of digital marketing strategies in reaching and influencing a targeted audience. The implications of this research are substantial, as, they help companies and sellers to plan effective strategies to engage specific target audiences. It also assists university students in leveraging social media platforms to enhance their marketing efforts, improve student engagement, and foster a sense of connectivity with sellers. Overall, this study aims to provide valuable insights into the relationship between social media and UNIBEN students, highlighting the extent to which they depend on digital marketing strategies, this research will also help shape future researchers on social media marketing as an effective tool for digital marketing practice.

Extracts from different parts of the Newbouldia laevis plant (leaves, stem bark and roots bark), have been shown to possess antimicrobial, anti-malarial, antioxidant, nociceptive and anti inflammatory properties. Previous experiments carried out have shown that the extracts from the leaf, stem bark and root bark have anti- inflammatory. But none of these studies have ascertained the IOP reducing effect of the extracts from the leaf, stem bark and root bark of the Newbouldia laevis plant in the eyes which was studied in this investigative work. This study aimed to investigate the effects of ethanolic extracts of Newbouldia laevis leaves, stems, and roots on physically induced corneo-conjunctival inflammation and increased intraocular pressure (IOP) in rabbits. Thirty (30) rabbits were used for this study and these rabbits were grouped into six ranging from group A through to group F. Each of the six experimental groups was treated with different extract (leaf, stem, or root) of Newbouldia laevis, while the control group was treated with sterile water. From the study, it was found that all three extracts (leaf, stem, and root) were effective in reducing corneal inflammation and increased IOP, and showed significant differences compared to the control group. ANOVA analysis used on the study showed the statical significant values (p < 0.005 was taken to be statistically significant) of the various treatments for corneal inflammation, ranging from group A- C having p values of: 0.002, 0.001,0.265, respectively and induced IOP having p values of: 0.002, 0.002, and 0.001, respectively. During the course of this study, the leaf extract was found to be the most potent in the treatment of both the inflammation and induced IOP.

INTRODUCTION: Community pharmacies play a crucial role in providing healthcare services to the general population including students but there is limited research on how this particular demographic perceives and engages community pharmacies. OBJECTIVE: The study aimed to investigate university students’ perception towards community pharmacies and their health services in Ekosodin community, Benin City, Edo state. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 400 university students living in the Ekosodin community. A self-administered questionnaire was the primary tool for data collection and consisted of 3 sections: respondent’s demographics, reasons for/frequency of pharmacy visits and assessment of satisfaction levels and actionable feedback. Collected data were analyzed through both descriptive and inferential statistics using statistical software such as the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS version 21). RESULTS: Out of 400 respondents, 344 (86%) identified medicine purchases as the main reason for visiting the community pharmacy. The role of the pharmacist was seen as satisfactory with a mean score of 4.10 (maximum of 5) while commonly expected health screening services were blood pressure measurements and malaria parasite tests (253, 63%). The majority (273, 68.3%) were willing to discuss medicines prescribed for them with the pharmacist with a lack of privacy often cited as the main barrier to communication (239, 59.8%). CONCLUSION: The study revealed that the majority of university students were satisfied with the provided health services and perceive community pharmacists as drug experts whom they can willingly discuss medication issues with. However, the lack of privacy in the pharmacy hindered effective communication.

This study examines the role of women in Benin Kingdom using Aro Iden as a case study. This has become necessary because inspite of the tremendous sacrifice made by Queen Iden towards the survival of Benin kingdom, no scholarly study has been done in this regard. The research employed historical method. Oral interviews and personal observation, books, journals, published and unpublished articles and internet sources were also consulted as part of secondary sources of information. The study discovers that Queen Iden’s sacrifice helped shape Benin Kingdom. She was the queen during the reign of Oba Ewuape in about 1700 AD. She is known to have volunteered herself as a sacrificial lamb for the welfare of her husband and that of the entire kingdom.

The traditional view of human tragedy which existed several centuries back in the ancient Greek religious myths was transposed not only to Western Europe but also to the African context in the literary representation of reality in tragedy. This project aims at examining the role of fate in tragedy. It is an evaluation of selected plays by two outstanding playwrights; Ola Rotimi and Wole Soyinka. The research can be used to examine how fate plays a major role in the life of man from the Yoruba point of view. It explored the universal theme of predestination and how it is emphasized in the Yoruba tradition. It also explored how oppressive political regimes, such as dictatorships can shape the fate of individuals and communities. Coming into the world in the West African Nigerian Yoruba metaphysical universe, the tragic personage holds his fate in his own hands. The gods and supernatural beings in the invisible realms claim foreknowledge of the fate which the tragic hero brings into the world, yet does not influence the fate-holder in the winding trail of life to the fulfillment of tragic fate. This research concludes that tragedy occurs as a product of the constant working of fate in the tragic hero which fulfills itself in a tragic conflict through the hero’s free-will, according to the prophecy of the gods in Ola Rotimi’s The gods are not to blame. This is more so in the Aristotelian concept of catharsis in
tragedy due to the interplay between prehistoric fate and historic fate, the latter being the product of the former.

Anthocleista grandiflora has a history of traditional herbal use and has been reported to possess a wide range of therapeutic properties. This current study aimed to explore the effect of chronic administration of a methanol seed extract of Anthocleista grandiflora on the biochemical indicators of renal function in male rats. For this study, twenty male rats were randomly divided into four groups, each consisting of five rats. The extract was administered orally at doses of 200, 400, and 800 mg/kg of body weight for a duration of 28 days. The kidney was harvested and processed histologically and blood samples were taken for biochemical assays. Statistical analysis was conducted using one-way ANOVA with Graph Pad Prism. The findings revealed that there were no significant differences in the sum of the means of all the parameters measured across the groups (P>0.05) when compared with control. Based on the absence of elevated urea and creatinine levels in the blood and the absence of any abnormalities in the histological examination of kidney tissues across all treatment groups, it can be inferred that Anthocleista grandiflora, administered at varying doses over a four-week period, does not appear to have any adverse effects on kidney function.

This study was designed to examine the work-life balance and its impact on employee performance in Edo State Civil Service (2011– 2021). The objectives of the study include the following: To examine if work flexibility affects the organizational productivity in Edo state civil service, to investigate if employer/employee relationship have any effect on increased productivity in Edo State civil service, to examine the influence of work environment on organizational productivity in Edo State civil service, to investigate how job security affects organizational productivity in Edo state civil service. The study adopted survey research design. The population of study of this research is made up of the population of study of this research is made up of both senior and junior staff of three ministries (Information and Orientation, Commerce and Industries and education) of Edo state civil service with a population of 6,241. The instrument used for the collection of data was the questionnaire which was administered to the study sampled respondents. Out of the 600 questionnaires distributed, 587 copies were retrieved. The data collected was analyzed using simple percentage and chi square analytical method to test the hypotheses generated for the study. The study discovered amongst others that, work flexibility has an impact on organizational productivity in Edo state civil service. Also, Safe work environment affects organizational productivity in Edo state civil service. Furthermore, policy recommendations were adopted which include amongst others that, more work flexibility should be encouraged in Edo state civil service. Also, healthy employer employee relationship should be cultivated in Edo state civil service.

The study examined the strategies for intensification in Ikare. The aim was to account for and describe the various processes evident in the realization of intensity in Ikare. Data for the study were drawn from several discourses where native speakers use the language for discourse and constructions for intensification were elicited. Using, Cognitive Linguistics theory. This theory posits that language is not just a set of arbitrary symbols, but rather a reflection of human cognition and experience. It emphasizes the role of conceptual systems in shaping linguistic structures and meanings. It views language as an essential element of human thinking and emphasizes the role of cognitive processes in shaping linguistic structure and meaning. It offers valuable insights into the study of intensification by examining how conceptualize and express heightened degrees of meaning. This study described the different strategies– adverbs, prefixes, adjectives, reduplication, repetition hyperbole, etc.– in use in the language to satisfy the basic human need to emphasize. The study discovered that adverbs such as gbe, bù, yán, ówàná, and adjectives like duro, prefixes like áwon, repetition like Ọmọ, gbe, are all techniques used for emphasizing itensity. The study’s findings reveal that Ikare language utilizes tactics such as reduplication, exclamations, and hyperbole to enhance emphasis and intensity.”

The purpose of this study was to find out the perception of students on the career relevance of home economics in junior secondary schools of Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. This work focused on JSS3 students of five secondary schools in Oredo Local Government Area. From each school twenty students were randomly selected making a total of 100 students which constituted the sample size. The major instrument for data collection was based on questionnaire. The questionnaire comprised of two sections, section A and B. Section A was designed to elicit information relating to demographic data, while section B was designed to elicit information relating to factors which tend to influence the perception of students on the career relevance of home economics. The questionnaire was personally administered to the respondents by the researcher Information gathered from the questionnaire was analyzed using mean.
From the analysis it was discovered that sex of a student, parents, social prestige and home economics teachers have an influence on the perception of students on the career relevance of people. On the basis of the findings made, the researcher strongly recommends that educational policies should mainly be value-oriented in practice and not just rhetorical. Government should fund vocational education in schools and provide both urban and rural schools with highly relevant and stimulating materials, so as to stimulate positive attitude among students towards home economics. The research suggests that other research studies be carried out to find out other factors that are likely to influence the perception of students towards the career relevance of home economics