2025

The study empirically examined change management and performance within the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency. To guide the study, three research questions were raised, and three hypothesis was generated. A survey research design which entails the use of structured questionnaire in sampling the opinion of the respondents on the subject was adopted in gathering data three. The Taro Yamane (1976) sample determination formula was used to determine the sample size from the population, and after due computation, a sample of 280 respondents was arrived at. A total of 280 questionnaires were distributed. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics, simple frequency count, percentages, and mean. Findings obtained from the analysis among other things, showed emotional readiness plays a crucial role in enhancing employee performance within the organization. It was concluded that successful change management in Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency depends largely on the extent to which employees are emotionally, cognitively, and intentionally prepared to engage with and sustain transformation processes, making readiness a critical determinant of organizational performance and long-term success Based on the findings, the study suggested that the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) should introduce regular emotional intelligence and stress management workshops to help employees develop resilience and adaptability during organisational change processes.

This study examines the exercise and consequences of religious power in Chinua Achebe’s Arrow of God, with particular focus on the character of Ezeulu, the chief priest of Ulu. It explores how Achebe uses Ezeulu’s leadership crisis to critique the dangers of absolute spiritual authority and its effects on communal stability within a traditional Igbo society undergoing colonial disruption. The research employs qualitative textual analysis, guided by Postcolonial Theory and Michel Foucault’s Power Theory, to interrogate how religious leadership intersects with issues of pride, resistance, and social change. Findings reveal that Achebe presents Ezeulu as a tragic figure whose rigid adherence to divine instruction and unwillingness to adapt to colonial and communal pressures ultimately lead to his downfall and the disintegration of traditional religious order. The study also demonstrates that colonial interference and the rise of Christianity exacerbate the collapse of indigenous authority, signalling the broader cultural shifts from traditionalism to modernity. By highlighting the intersection between religion, power, and politics, the research concludes that Achebe’s Arrow of God is a profound commentary on leadership, spiritual absolutism, and the fragility of traditional institutions when confronted by internal rigidity and external domination.

This study investigates the public perception of the Nigerian police force in Egor LocalGovernment Area of Edo State. Guided by the system theory, it explores how residentsassess the performance, behavior and relationship of the police with the community. Using adescriptive survey design, data were collected from 100 randomly selected respondents fromthe age range of 18 years to 46 years and above through structured questionnaire andanalyzed using simple percentages and frequency tables. Findings shows that while the police force holds a vital role in the maintenance order, public-perception remains largely negative due to corruption, bribery, poor response to distresscalls and police brutality. Respondents also identified inadequate training and lowmotivation as factors affecting police effectiveness. This study concluded that bridging thegap between police force and the community requires improved welfare, accountability andenhanced community policing initiatives to restore trust and credibility in the NigerianPolice Force

This study examines the persistent challenge of bad governance in Nigeria, tracing its roots from the colonial era through the post-independence period. It argues that many of the structural weaknesses evident in governance today such as corruption, weak institutions, and lack of accountability have historical foundations in colonial administrative practices that prioritized exploitation over development. Following independence in 1960, successive governments struggled to dismantle these inherited systems, often perpetuating inefficiency, political instability, and elite dominance. The study critically analyses both pre- and post-independence governance frameworks, highlighting key failures while also identifying moments of reform and resilience. It further explores the socio-economic consequences of bad governance, including poverty, inequality, and underdevelopment. In response, the study proposes a framework for revamping governance in Nigeria through institutional strengthening, ethical leadership, citizen participation, and policy reforms aimed at transparency and sustainable development. Ultimately, it concludes that overcoming the legacy of bad governance requires a deliberate break from past practices and a commitment to inclusive and accountable governance systems.

The growing presence of artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education is redefining academic work and learning across Nigeria. This qualitative exploratory study investigates academics’ perceptions and utilization of AI tools within Nigeria’s education sector. Drawing on semi-structured interviews conducted with university faculty, the research explores how AI technologies are being applied in teaching, research, and administrative processes. Results indicate that although AI is viewed as a valuable resource for improving instructional effectiveness, research efficiency, and institutional management, its practical adoption remains limited by inadequate infrastructure, lack of technical competence, and unresolved ethical issues. Participants highlighted both enthusiasm for AI’s potential to enhance academic productivity and concern about its implications for academic integrity and equity. The study recommends strengthening institutional capacity through targeted training, investment in digital infrastructure, and the establishment of ethical and regulatory frameworks to guide responsible AI use. These insights add to the growing body of literature on AI integration in Nigeria tertiary education and its role in shaping the sector’s future.

The increasing incidence of theft and mismanagement of personal belongings in school libraries has underscored the need for a reliable and secure storage solution. This project presents the design and implementation of an RFID-Based Secure Storage System developed specifically for the John Harris Library, University of Benin. The system leverages Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to provide an automated, user-friendly, and efficient means of storing and retrieving students’ personal items while ensuring security and accountability. A combination of hardware and software design methodologies was adopted. The development process involved three major stages: a user perception survey, system simulation, and physical implementation. The user survey established the need for improved storage security and confirmed students’ willingness to adopt an RFID-driven solution. The simulation phase, conducted using Proteus ISIS Professional, validated the system’s logic, data flow, and component integration before hardware assembly. The physical prototype was implemented using an ESP32 microcontroller, RC522 RFID reader, servo-based locker mechanism, and a dual power system supported by a Battery Management System (BMS) for stable operation under varying power conditions. Testing results revealed an average system response time of approximately two seconds and 100% tag recognition accuracy, confirming both reliability and efficiency. The dual power design eliminated voltage interference between the control unit and servo motors, while the BMS ensured safe and continuous functionality during power fluctuations. The system’s performance was evaluated using theoretical frameworks such as the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), Security Theory, and Socio-Technical Systems Theory, all of which validated its usability, security, and integration of human and technical subsystems. The developed RFID-Based Secure Storage System successfully met its objectives of providing an automated, secure, and scalable storage solution for school libraries. It demonstrates how mechatronic engineering principles and RFID technology can be effectively combined to enhance campus security infrastructure, improve operational efficiency, and promote user trust in academic environments.

This study examines the exercise and consequences of religious power in Chinua Achebe’s Arrow of God, with particular focus on the character of Ezeulu, the chief priest of Ulu. It explores how Achebe uses Ezeulu’s leadership crisis to critique the dangers of absolute spiritual authority and its effects on communal stability within a traditional Igbo society undergoing colonial disruption. The research employs qualitative textual analysis, guided by Postcolonial Theory and Michel Foucault’s Power Theory, to interrogate how religious leadership intersects with issues of pride, resistance, and social change. Findings reveal that Achebe presents Ezeulu as a tragic figure whose rigid adherence to divine instruction and unwillingness to adapt to colonial and communal pressures ultimately lead to his downfall and the disintegration of traditional religious order. The study also demonstrates that colonial interference and the rise of Christianity exacerbate the collapse of indigenous authority, signalling the broader cultural shifts from traditionalism to modernity. By highlighting the intersection between religion, power, and politics, the research concludes that Achebe’s Arrow of God is a profound commentary on leadership, spiritual absolutism, and the fragility of traditional institutions when confronted by internal rigidity and external domination.

This study specifically seeks to identify the major morphological processes in the language, analyze how they operate using examples from native speakers, identify their semantic functions, and describe the structural patterns and rules governing their use. The study is anchored on the Item- and-Arrangement theoretical framework, which explains how morphemes combine systematically to form complex words. Data for the study were collected through oral interviews with native Edo speakers and from written Edo texts. The sample population comprised adult native speakers of Edo language drawn from Benin City and its environs. The findings reveal that Edo employs several productive morphological processes such as affixation (prefixation, suffixation, circumfixation, and suprafixation), reduplication, compounding, and infixation. These processes play significant roles in deriving new words, marking grammatical categories, and extending meaning. The study further shows that tonal variation functions as a suprafix, affecting word meaning and grammatical distinctions. The need for this study arises from the relative lack of detailed morphological description of Edo despite its linguistic richness. The hypothesis that Edo morphological processes are rule-governed and structurally patterned was confirmed. In conclusion, the study contributes to the understanding of Edo morphology and provides a basis for further linguistic research on Niger-Congo language.

The study focused on redesigning an existing institutional waste receptacle that suffered from frequent misuse, excessive mass, cramped capacity, and overflow among other issues. Field observations revealed that ambiguous aesthetics prompted users to treat the unit as furniture or storage, while manual handling fostered surface contamination. The revised unit incorporates proximitytriggered lid actuation through combined infrared sensing and microcontroller logic, eliminating direct contact. Structural refinements replaced dense wooden elements with high-density polyethylene and thin aluminium composites, yielding a 52 % mass reduction and a 30 % smaller base area while increasing internal volume fivefold. Fabrication involved iterative prototyping, sensor calibration, and load-bearing trials. Controlled assessments demonstrated 94 % actuation consistency, zero observed lid contacts during disposal, and full elimination of prior misuse patterns. The resulting device presents a practical, low-maintenance intervention for hygiene-sensitive environments such as lecture theatres and administrative corridors.

This study developed functional anti-diabetic snack bars using composite flours from
Bambara groundnut, Cardaba banana, beetroot, guava leaf, and cinnamon, and assessed
their mineral and antinutrient compositions in relation to blood glucose regulation. Three formulations (Samples A, B, and C) were analyzed for key minerals magnesium, zinc, calcium, iron, and Phosphorus and antinutrients such as phytates, oxalates, and
cyanogenic compounds. Results revealed significant variations among samples. Sample B contained the most favourable mineral profile, with the highest levels of magnesium, zinc, and phosphorus, alongside low phytate content, indicating strong potential to support insulin activity and glucose metabolism. Sample A had high calcium but elevated
antinutrients, while Sample C showed low antinutrient levels but reduced mineral density. Overall, Sample B demonstrated the best balance between nutrient richness and minimal antinutrient interference, highlighting the potential of indigenous crops in formulating functional foods for glycaemic management.