2024

The basis of this research was to conduct an investigation on the relationship between the legislature and the executive in the democratic system of Edo State. The investigation carries out in the course of this work revealed that indeed there exist a relationship between the legislature and the executive arms in the Edo State administration. The result from the research conducted between the legislature and executive where cordial at some point conflictual at other instance. But there was more conflictual, which brought about stability in the democratic system in Edo State

Background: Undergraduate students are the upcoming workforce of any country and their health is essentially linked to the social and economic development of the country. Health- seeking behaviour and health outcomes are shaped by socio-cultural beliefs, accessibility, cost and perceived quality of available health services and these affect health outcomes and indices. This study aimed at assessing the perception of, satisfaction with, major barriers to utilization, major health conditions prompting utilization of on-campus health services and factors influencing use of alternative sources of healthcare. Methods: The study was a descriptive cross-sectional study carried out among undergraduate students of University of Benin, Benin, Edo State, Nigeria. A sample size of 430 was obtained, and a multistage sampling technique was used to select respondents. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect the data for the study after pretesting. Data was analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25 and the level of statistical significance was set at p<0.05. Results: The mean age of respondents was 23.0 ± 3.2 years. A higher proportion, 52.8% were male, Christians (58.1%) and single (67.7%). Out of 430 respondents, 61.4% resided off-campus, 52.6% received a monthly allowance of between 50,001 to 100,000 naira and 73.5% received support from their parents. From the responses, 41.4% had received care at the health center in the past year and were most commonly by joint pain (21.9%), fever (15.7%) and headaches (11.8%). Ninety-five percent and 99.0% had a good perception of health center and were satisfied with the services provided there respectively. Common barriers to seeking health care at the center were long waiting time (37.4%), out-of-pocket payments (17.9%).

This study investigates feasibility study as a tool for entrepreneurial success in nigeria. The specific objectives include investigating ways in which feasibility study impact business operations in Nigeria, to determine expenses associated with conducting
feasibility studies, to illustrate how feasibility study provide insight into business environment, examine how capital requirement of a business relate to finding of a feasibility studies and to determine the challenge that hinder entrepreneurs from utilizing feasibility studies. Four research questions guide this study about feasibility study in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) 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. This study highlighted the crucial role of entrepreneurship development in job creation in Nigeria. It demonstrated how entrepreneurship initiatives significantly contribute to employment generation, showcasing the positive impact of entrepreneurial activities on the economy. The research identified the challenges entrepreneurs face in securing funding, infrastructure, market access, and regulatory support, and provided insights on how addressing these challenges can further enhance job creation. Additionally, the study underscored the importance of entrepreneurial education programs and mentorship schemes in shaping the entrepreneurial mindset, improving skill sets, and promoting business success among both aspiring and established entrepreneurs in Nigeria

Yoruba folksongs, deeply ingrained within the oral customs of the Yoruba community, hold immense value as preservers of cultural legacy, language customs, and communal principles. This study is an attempt to carry out an ethnographic analysis on Yoruba folksongs, with the motivation of understanding the rich dimension of the Yoruba folksongs. The data for this study were collected using the oral interview method, from native speakers. These data included different folksongs in Yoruba. The ethnography of communication theory is used as the guiding theoretical framework for the study. The analysis reveals that these songs are primarily utilized in settings such as the home, palace, or community, serving as vehicles for the transmission of linguistic norms and values. Yoruba folksongs are characterized by metaphorical expressions that of er insights into societal norms, history, and collective knowledge. They are often used for praising individuals, including royalty, employing high-status language to describe esteemed figures. Through metaphor and symbolism, folksongs convey the mood, thoughts, and locations associated with celebrated actions, enriching the understanding of societal dynamics within the Yoruba community

The integrity and efficient operation of pipelines are critical for the safe transportation of oil, gas, and other fluids. Traditional pipeline monitoring methods often fall short in providing comprehensive and real-time data essential for proactive maintenance and risk management. This project explores the integration of smart technologies in pipeline pigging systems to enhance pipeline monitoring and management. Smart pigging involves the use of intelligent inspection tools that traverse the pipeline, collecting high-resolution data on internal conditions, including corrosion, cracks, and other anomalies. By leveraging advanced sensors, data analytics, and real-time communication technologies, smart pigging systems offer unprecedented insights into pipeline health, enabling predictive maintenance and timely interventions. The implementation of these systems can significantly reduce the risk of leaks and ruptures, thereby ensuring environmental safety and operational efficiency. This study reviews the latest advancements in smart pigging technology, examines case studies of successful implementations, and discusses the challenges and future directions in the field of smart pipeline monitoring. In summary, the implementation of smart pipeline monitoring using pigging systems has delivered substantial benefits in terms of anomaly detection, maintenance optimization, operational efficiency, safety, and environmental protection. The device was fully tested and proven to perform optimally by taking temperature readings of the pipeline and converted it to pressure through the use of a programmable microcontroller. Pipeline leaks and failures can easily be detected by this prototype model when there is an increase and decrease in the flow rate of the fluid

Youth participation in politics remains pivotal in the sustenance of a nation’s democracy. Participation not only ensures that the government performs its duties, but also guarantees the rights of ordinary people to participate in their community development. Activities such as voting in an election, sponsoring a candidate, petitioning or participating in a protest are forms of political participationthat
influence public policy directly or indirectly through affecting the selection process of those who govern the people. The study attempted to examine the impacts of the youths on the democratic process in Edo State: A case study of the 2023 general elections. The study interrogated the following research questions: What was the level of the youths’ turnout during the 2023 general election in Edo State? What were the different ways the youths participated in the 2023 general election in Edo State? What were the youths’ patterns of voting in the 2023 general elections in Edo State?Did the youths indulge in electoral violence in the 2023 general election in Edo State? In what ways can youth political participation and the democratic process in Edo State and Nigeria be improved? Theoretically, the study utilized the system theory to explain youth political participation and the democratic process in Edo State during the2023general election. Methodologically, the study surveyed 392 respondents inOredoLocal Government Area through a structured questionnaire. The study madethefollowing key findings. The first finding was that there was massive youths’ turnout
during the general election in Edo State. The second finding was that the youthsparticipated in the elections by joining the INEC team as ad hoc staff, sensitizingthepeople on how to locate their voting centers and ways to vote in the electionandcampaigning for their preferred candidates. The third finding shows the patterns forwhich the youths voted during the 2023 general elections in Edo State. In that order, the pattern were voting to safeguard the future of Edo State and Nigeria’s democracy as well as foster national development, voting based on religion, personality of the candidates, ethnicity and political party. The last finding shows that the youths were also involved in various forms of electoral violence such as voter inducement, ballot box snatching and thuggery. The study therefore recommends that the government should create an enabling environment that can stimulate youths’ participation in Nigeria’s democratic process, implement the various policies such as ‘Not Too Young to Run’, and speedily implemented, need for proper sensitization of the Nigerian youths on the need to participate in politics and criminal elements are not good for the growth and development of any country

Background: The rates of burnout globally among university lecturers are reported to range from 5% and 45%. The demand of high standard quality services has increased with the on-going globalization worldwide. The estimate of burnout among university lecturers often yield high values and varies between countries, across time, specialties or work sector, i.e. public/private or rural/urban. Education, and especially higher education (University), is one of the areas with the highest prevalence of burnout, which some authors estimate to be 40%. Objectives: To assess burnout among university lecturers working in University of
Benin, Benin City, Edo State, to identify and address potential issues that could affect their well-being and job performance. Materials And Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study design was utilized for this study. Five hundred and forty nine respondents were selected using multi-stage sampling techniques. Data were collected using a structured interviewer-administered questionnaire comprising both opened ended and closed questions addressing the knowledge, prevalence, determinant and coping strategy of burnout. Data was analyzed using IBM SPSS version 25.0 and a p < 0.05 was considered significant. Results: The response rate in this study was 100%. Most of the respondents from this study were in the age group 40-49 with mean age group of 41.88(+ 6.23) years. Out of the total respondents, 517 (94.2%) had good knowledge while 32 (5.2%) had poor knowledge of burnout. Prevalence of burnout among university lecturers were high in about five hundred and eighteen (97.5) of the respondents. Length of career, faculty and age were the factors found to have affected the knowledge and prevalence. XIII Majority of the respondents 98.0% had positive coping strategy, with most of the respondents 376(68.5%) got help and advice from other people as a coping strategy. Conclusion: Majority of university lecturers in University of Benin, Benin City had good knowledge of burnout syndrome, had burnout, with high grades of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and lack of personal accomplishments. Over nine-tenths of the university lecturers in University of Benin, Benin City reported work overload, being underpaid, insufficient sleep, lack of incentives and promotions, and time pressures to meet deadlines as major factors that could lead to burnout among them. Also, most of the respondents got positive coping strategy

With a variety of EOR methods explored, the discovery is in tune with Low-salinity water Injection (LSW) as a promising enhancement of the rate at which oil is recoverable from the reservoir. However, the comprehensive understanding of the principal mechanism directing this technique, has not been fully harnessed, causing the difficulty of creating the most favourable salinity condition, and the ionic formation, required for the injected solution. However, a wider school of thought holds that, the driving mechanism in LSWI of the carbonate’s reservoir, is vast. Though, the modification in wettability is seen as the primary mechanism driving oil to a more recoverable state, with most literature review proving this, how it works is up for a good intelligent discuss. This literature attempts to reviews a variety of working states of LSWI, from studies, field investigations, as well as individual recommended mechanisms affecting the oil–rock–brine contact interfaces. Furthermore, the uniqueness of this project, is to provides an extensive evaluation of previous treatises, on LSWI in carbonate reservoirs, the analyses, applications, as well as achievements that have given ground for a mastery of the difficulty of the multicomponent systems and the potential benefits it has on the oil production industry

‘’Whispers of Wisdom: Patriarchal influence on future generations ‘’ is apainting project that explores the relationship between the elder and younger generations, focusing on the transfer of knowledge, experience, and life lessons. The artwork portrays an old man offering guidance and wisdom to a group of
youths, symbolizing the passing of generational advice. This project emphasizes the value of elders in shaping the moral, ethical, and practical direction of the younger generation through storytelling, mentorship, and lived experiences. The project draws from psychological and philosophical theories, such as Erik Erikson’s concept of generativity, which highlights the elder’s role in contributing to the well-being of the next generation. The painting also reflects cultural traditions where elders are revered for their wisdom and insight, providing a visual narrative that calls for reflection on the importance of intergenerational relationships. Using Acrylic on canvas, the painting integrates rich textures and contrasting light to highlight the figure of the old man, symbolizing wisdom, leadership, and guidance. Through symbolism, such as a book and staff held by the elder, the painting conveys themes of knowledge, strength, and legacy. ‘’Whispers of Wisdom: Patriarchal influence on future generations’’ encourages viewers to appreciate the role of elders in their own lives and recognize the impact of wisdom passed down through generations

Ce travail commence par la biographie et les livres de l’auteur nous rapprochant de l’esprit et de l’expérience de l’auteur et donnant un résumé et une analyse du livre. Le deuxième chapitre nous introduit au féminisme en vue générale, l’histoire et la théorie du féminisme et le but du féminisme discutant du mouvement du féminisme jusqu’à ce jour Le troisième et dernier chapitre aborde le thème du féminisme dans le livre “le Baobab fou” de Ken Bugul, l’anti-féminisme et la quête d’identité. Enfin les conclusions qui donnent un résumé du travail et un point de vue personnel et général sur le sujet.