2024

The main purpose of this study was to assess the Impact of Mass Media on grassroots mobilization and participation in rural development in Ovia North East Local Government area of Edo State. Five research questions were raised. The study adopted the survey research design. The population of this study comprise of two hundred and twenty-nine thousand and five hundred (229,500), adults in twelve (12) communities in Ovia North East local government area local government area of Edo State while four hundred twenty one (421) participants selected from twelve communities in Etsako West Local Government area made up the sample for the study. The instrument for the study was the questionnaire which was designed based on the research questions raised. The face and content approach was adopted to determine the validity of the instrument and a test-retest method was used to find out the reliability of the research instrument which produced a reliability coefficient of 0.71. In analyzing the data, the researcher made used of frequency count and simple percentage. Findings from the study revealed that the major media for mobilizing community members are radio and town crier, the level of community member participation in community development projects is high. The people’s perception of the use of mass media for grassroots mobilization is very poor, and that the extent to which the mass media has been effectively used to each the rural populace is marginal

The study employed OLS to determine the impact of export on economic growth in Nigeria .The study used time series data from 1981-2022.The study revealed that export has a positive and significant impact on economic growth in Nigeria (RGDP)Non-oil export was found to be positive but insignificant impacting to economic growth in Nigeria (RGDP)Import has negative and insignificant impact on economic growth. And also, Trade openness was found to have a negative and insignificant impact on economic growth (RGDP).The result R squared (94..37percent)shoes that the line of best fit was highly fitted. The study found that export-led growth hypothesis is valid in Nigeria context. Therefore we recommend that the government should take active steps to diversify the economy so as to improve export contribution to the growth of Nigerian economy. The government should increase the capital investment in the oil sector. Trade and foreign exchange policies in favor of export expansion should be encouraged as proper implementation of import control measures that will certainly sharpen the understanding of the determinant of import behavior should also adopted in other to growth of the economy.

This study used the quantitative research method to determine the impact of child labour on academic performance of children in Uhunmwonde Local Government Area of Edo State. The survey design was adopted as the research design for the study and a sample size of one hundred (120) respondents were randomly taken using the simple random sampling technique. The questionnaire instrument was used for data collection and the content validity was used for validation while the test retest method was used to determine the reliability of the instrument. The statistical package for social science (SPSS) version 21 was used to analyze the data using the frequency distribution and simple percentage method. The study showed that some women are highly competent for most of the job opportunities in Nigeria but yet are not adequately employed due to diverse reasons such as inequalities as a result of gender

This study was carried out to examine the impact of low cost of environmental materials on the knowledge and attitudes of Students towards the proper solid waste disposal. Two research questions and two hypotheses were raised and analyzed for the purpose of the study. A purposive sampling technique was used in selection of fifty (50) undergraduate students which were drawn from 100 level students of the Departments of Health, Safety and Environmental Education (HSE) and in the Faculty of Education, University of Benin for the purpose of the study. The data were collected with questionnaire instrument and analyzed using mean and standard deviation. It was revealed that students from the experimental group who were exposed to low cost of environmental materials have good attitude towards proper solid waste disposal compared to students in the control group who were not exposed to these materials. The difference in their attitudes was significant, based on the data from the findings of this study. It was also revealed through further findings of this study that students from the experimental group who through the use of low cost environmental materials had knowledge about proper solid waste disposal among undergraduates compared to students in the control group who were not exposed to the materials. Only few of the students in the control group had a little knowledge about proper solid waste disposal. More findings of this study indicated that use of low cost environmental materials has a significant impact in equipping students with knowledge about proper solid waste disposal and the importance of proper solid waste disposal.

This study was conducted to analyze principal leadership roles and school facilitiesmaintenance culture, six research questions were raised to guide this study. This study madeuseof the descriptive survey research design. The population of the study consisted 28 Public Secondary Schools in Ovia North East Local Government Area. A sample size of 50 secondary school teachers was selected to represent thetotal number of teachers in the 28 public secondary schools in Ovia North East Local Government Area using simple random sampling technique. The instrument for data collectionfor this study was a self-constructed close-ended questionnaire. Data obtained fromthe studywere analyzed using frequency and mean. The result of the findings revealed the necessity of establishing robust maintenance policies, andthere are inadequate resources allocated to school facilities maintenance, insuf icient awarenessof maintenance practices among school staf . Challenges with adherence to maintenanceschedules and protocols and inadequate training and support for maintenance personnel arethechallenges in school facility maintenance culture. It was also pointed out that there is a needforschools to adopt a more proactive approach to facility management rather than dependingoninsuf icient funds from government, to maintain facilities. Schools can get funds to maintainfacilities from PTA, Alumni, introducing extra moral classes, and asking for support fromphilanthropists to mention but few

The main purpose of this study is to ascertain the ways in which Continuing Education has contributed towards the political, economic, socio-cultural, and technological growth and development of both the individual adult learner and the society at large in Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State. This research work has shownthat theneed for continuing education in the economical, social cultural, political, technological and scientific growth and development of Ika NorthEastLocal Government Area of Delta State, cannot be overly emphasized. For the accomplishment of the objective of this research, five(5)research questions were raised and the sample was selected using the simple random sampling procedure. A questionnaire was drawn for 150 adult earners randomly selected from the Institute of Continuing Education(ICE), Asaba, Delta State. The validity of the instrument was tested through expert opinions, while Spearman-Brown’s prophesy formula was used to test the reliability. The data collected was analysed using frequency tables and simple percentages. The findings of this research revealed that although, continuing education has impacted the lives of the adult learners , improved his socio-economic situation and the economic and educational status of the society, there is still the need for sensitisation of the programme and favourable and effective governmental policies. It is recommended that the government and private individuals should invest more interest and resources into publicity and solidification of the existence of continuing education in the community.

Adams Oshiomhole was the governor of Edo State, Nigeria, for two terms in the past. After taking over office with the now-defunct Action Congress (AC) in 2007, he served under the auspices of the All Progressive Congress (APC). Oshiomole rose to prominence as the leader and president of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) prior to entering politics.1 When the administration of Governor Adams Oshiomhole took over office in November 2008, it realized that the Board of Internal Revenue needed to be reorganized and reformed in order to maximize the government's Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) for the provision of infrastructure and other services. This decision, which aims to institutionalize and improve tax and revenue administration while embracing the Comrade Governor's vision of a people- and results- oriented government, was a very brave and well-considered step.2 Since all other facets of growth have been put on hold, the comrade governor Oshiomhole's plan for infrastructure development has taken a different direction. This is because it is the exclusive goal of their government. In contrast to sports, social welfare, and security, the health sector is in a vegetative state, agriculture is in decline, and industry is not given attention. Nobody is fighting over these mistakes because everyone has the right to set viii their own priorities. However, arguments can arise if projects are prioritized yet lack cost-effective quality.3 The much-discussed highways are the first cause for alarm during comrade governor Oshiomhole. The administration has referred to its accomplishments in building roads as its "Magnus opus." The accomplishment reports are skillfully delivered without providing all the details. The public has never been informed of the number of kilometers of completed roads or the length of the corresponding drainage systems.4 It is feasible to complete 1,000 roads measuring 100 kilometers, as well as 100 roads measuring 1,000 kilometers. The one who has completed 1,000 roads appears to have accomplished something that Napoleon was unable to, while the person who has completed 100 roads is likely considered a trailblazer.5 But an appropriate assessment and appraisal become simple when the number of roads is compared side by side with the length in kilometers. As a result, O.O. Ikelegbe and D.A. Edokpa found that infrastructures are important indicators of development as well as quality of life and have the ability to promote endogenous growth,6 prevent rural-urban migration, stimulate economic activity, and raise living standards in Edo State's rural areas. It is clear that, many parts of Benin City, the capital of Edo State, have deplorable infrastructure currently, and urgent infrastructural provision and upkeep are needed to stop the eventual consequences on quality of life of the citizens. It is clear that emerging nations have quite different levels

The study looked at the impact of socio-economic status on educational performance of University of Benin students, Benin City, Edo state, Nigeria. The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of socio-economic status on educational performance of University of Benin students, Benin city. The research questions asked to achieve the objective of the study were as follows; To what extent do socio- economic factors such as family income and parental education level correlate with academic performance metrics like GPA and graduation rates among students at the University of Benin, What are the roles of income on the academic performance of students at the University of Benin, What are the impact of family background on academic performance and In what ways do socio-economic factors interact with other student success factors, such as study habits, learning styles, and access to mental health resources, to influence academic performance at the University of Benin.The sample size was 301 participants chosen from the study population using the Proportionate Stratified Random Sampling, the research instrument utilized was the questionnaire. Conclusion drawn from the analysis of the data retrieved from the questionnaire indicates that Understanding these challenges is crucial for developing targeted interventions aimed at fostering a more equitable learning environment at UNIBEN. The proposed interventions fall within three broad categories: financial support, academic support, and social support. Financial support initiatives range from need-based scholarships and grant programs to financial literacy workshops. Academic support services can include tutoring programs, supplemental instruction sessions, and writing center resources. Social support interventions encompass mentorship programs specifically designed for low-SES students, fostering peer support groups, and creating racially inclusive student organizations. Recommendations were made based on the findings and one of the recommendations: Universities should prioritize expanding need-based scholarships and grant programs specifically designed to support low-SES students. These programs should account for the full cost of attendance, encompassing tuition fees, living expenses, and the cost of essential academic resources like textbooks and technology. Partnering with corporations, foundations, and alumni associations can further bolster scholarship opportunities

Technology has advanced recently, and innovations such as blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), and data analytics are predicted to have an impact on the auditing and accounting profession. The term "auditing" usually refers to the impartial review and assessment of a business's financial statements, which is often carried out by a third party called an auditor. According to auditor regulations, the auditor's duties include verifying that the financial statements submitted present a true and fair view and offering their opinions on the financial report. They must also provide their assessment of the firm's sustainability within a year of the audited report's date (Jeong, & Rho, 2004). Although the audit process has evolved since its inception, auditors still have to manually take samples of data and use that data to test the validity of the company’s financial statement which can be costly, draining and time-consuming. This method has also proved to be inefficient in this modern age of technology, giving room for manipulation of figures or a misleading audit report. In the past there have been cases of financial crises involving some large organizations such as Enron, WorldCom, and other elite businesses which have brought about some concerns regarding the quality of audit. Since many users of audited financial statements have different expectations of the audit function, the aftermath of these scandals has led to the identification of a perceived expectation gap in audit quality. This has resulted in a call for changes to the auditing profession in order to ensure improved audit quality (Kida, 1980). The world is 11 changing rapidly due to the presence of artificial intelligence (AI), and the field of auditing is no exception. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is defined as “the ability of a computer or machine to mimic intelligent human behaviour” and includes a broad range of methods such as robotics, computer vision, machine learning, and natural language processing (Russell & Norvig, 2016). Research is required to fully understand the promises and challenges of this revolutionary technology, which is upending established auditing processes. Artificial Intelligence has a wide-ranging and continuously growing impact on auditing. Some of the tasks for which AI-powered tools are being used for include; Data analysis, fraud detection, continuous auditing, and audit planning and reporting

This study investigates impact of plastic waste on our physical environment in Benin. Four (4) research questions were raised to guide the study. The distribution of the population of this study were the residents of Benin City including customers and retailers distributed across the 3 local government areas which includes, Egor, Ikpoba-Okha and Oredo. The sample size adopted for the study was a total of Three Hundred (300) respondents within the area of the study. That is 100 respondents selected from each local government area that made up Benin City using a stratified random sampling technique. The major instrument used for this study was the questionnaire. The questionnaire was designed and validated by experts in the department of Health, Safety and Environmental Education, Faculty of Education University of Benin. Data were analyzed using descriptive
statistical techniques such as tables, frequencies counts, and simple percentages