The main purpose of this study was to know the extent of exposure to social media sexual content and it's Influence on the sexual behavior of undergraduates of University of Benin. The study was to address four research objectives. The study was anchored on the Uses and gratification theory and Media dependency theory. In this study a survey research design was adopted. The population comprises all students from the four department, Mass communication,Theatre Arts,Fine Arts,Early childhood education in University of Benin, Ekehuan Campus,Edo state. A seventeen item questionnaire was used in the survey design to collect data from 352 students of Ekehuan campus University of Benin. As a result of the field study and analysis of results. The findings revealed that social media exposure to Sexual content can have a detrimental effect on the sexual and public health of undergraduates and can therefore elevate prevalence if STDs and Unwanted Pregnancy. Undergraduates should learn not to rely too much on social media platforms. The study also adds to the understanding of the economic and societal impact of the exposure to sexual Content on social media.

This study explores the intricate effects of family norms on language use - using the Igbo language as a case study. The theoretical framework employed in this research work is the Ethnography of Communication SPEAKING model proposed by Dell Hymes of 1964.This theoretical framework was deemed suitable and appropriate for this research because it shows that communication is a comprehensive and intricate act that requires an expect manipulation on the part of the speaker and good listening skills on the addressee’s part. Oral data were gathered through an oral interview from adult male and female within the ages of forty (40) - sixty (70) years and above of the Igbo language native speakers. Some of the findings of this research includes that in the Igbo family, idioms and metaphor could be employed to share experiences and impact wisdom indirectly. For example, the idiom “mmada aburo chukwu” (No one is God). Also, the intricate interplay between politeness, respect and hierarchy within an Igbo family profoundly influences language use. This linguistics etiquette sustains the rich cultural heritage, fosters strong bonds and upholds the values and harmony across generations. Also, in conversation, it is customary to acknowledge elders first before addressing others. This demonstrates hierarchical structure and respect for age. Depending on the time of day, customary greeting such as “ututu oma” (good morning) or “Ehihi oma” (good morning) are exchanged as a sign of respect for age.

This study aimed to assess the awareness and practice ofmental health promotion among students of the University of Benin, with a focus on identifying the factors that facilitate or hinder mental health-promoting behaviors.
A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted among 240 randomly selected students from various faculties within the university. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire that assessed participants' awareness of mental health, their attitudes towards mental health promotion, and their engagement in mental health-promoting behaviors. The questionnaire also gathered information on participants'demographic characteristics, including age, gender, and faculty. The results of the study showed that the majority of the participants were aware of the importance of mental health and expressed a willingness to engage in practices that promote mental health.However, despite this awareness and willingness, only a few of the participants reported practicing mental health-promotion. Further analysis revealed that the low engagement in mental health-promoting behaviors among the participants was largely due to the low availability and accessibility ofmental health services within the university.
The findings ofthis study highlight the need for targeted interventions to enhance mental health awareness and practice among university students. Specifically, the study recommends that the university increase the availability and accessibility ofmental health services, provide education and training on mental health promotion, and promote a culture ofmental health awareness and support among students, faculty, and staff.

uminants depend mostly on all year-round grazing on natural pastures residue. Most of these areas face seasonal dry periods in which the availability of these pasture decreases and also, its quality by a reduction in the content of digestible energy and nitrogen. Ruminant livestock raised in Nigeria tend to reflect the cyclical variation in quality and quantity of these available for ages. Although ruminants are endowed with the ability to convert low quality feed into high quality animal protein and utilize feeds from land not suitable for cultivation of crops, however, the utilization of these low-quality crop residues is hampered by its low protein content, fiber content, digestibility, vitamin and minerals. Biodegradation of crop residues using edible mushroom has been reported to give rise to products with enhanced nutritive values that promote farm animal performance. This study was carried out to determine the effect of biodegradation period on the chemical composition and in vitro fermentation of rice straw with 60% palm oil sludge (POS) in ruminant feeding. Different inclusion rate of palm oil sludge (POS) and rice straw such as 0%RS, 40%RS and 100% RS at different biodegradation periods; 0, 2, 4 and 6 weeks. The substrates used were dried, mixed to inclusion levels (40% rice straw and 60% palm oil sludge), inoculated with fungal (Pleurotus tuber-regium) to aid biodegradation and further milled to uniform power. Chemical composition and in vitro fermentation study were carried out and data analyzed. However, there was no significant difference between the chemical composition, gas volume production and shown by the data analyzed but the post in vitro gas production has significant difference. Thus, this result shows that it can be included in ruminant diets as an increase in crude protein and decrease in crude fiber and methane gas production.

This study investigates the feasibility of utilizing locally sourced flint, borax, kaolin and other suitable glaze raw materials in Edo State for the production of low-melting glazes. Consequently, sourcing and utilization of glaze suitable raw materials for formulation of low melting glaze at studio level has been problematic despite the significant role of glaze in ceramic production, scarcity and development of local glaze for use including dependance on imported glaze raw materials for glaze formulation have created the inability to glaze ceramic products in the ceramic unit of the Department of Fine and Applied Arts in the University of Benin. Effort was made with this study to bridge the foregoing goal by identifying and sourcing flint, borax, kaolin and other suitable glaze raw materials locally to formulate low melting glaze of 1050°c. The raw materials were characterized and formulated into glaze compositions. The glazes compositions were then applied to ceramic test tiles and were fired to different temperatures. The results show that the locally sourced raw materials can be used to produce low-melting glazes with desirable properties. The study demonstrates the potential for local sourcing and utilization of raw materials in Edo State, promoting Economic Development, Sustainability, and Innovation in the ceramic industries in Nigeria.

The purpose of this project is to design a small-scale biogas digester that uses household food waste as feedstock to address the financial and environmental issues that arise from food waste. The aim is to reduce dependency on fossil fuels by producing biogas from biodegradable waste, which can be used for power generation and cooking. A review of the literature, conceptual design, meticulous manufacturing, and performance testing are among the goals. The study emphasizes how important it is to address rising food waste to improve the environment and provide financial relief. The project's goal is to make it easier for homes to adopt biogas plants by offering ideas that are simple enough for installation. The scope includes designing and building a biogas canister digester as well as producing biogas from home food waste.

Over the years, we have seen a great increase in the production of plastics due to its inclusion in many sectors. This huge surge in the production of plastics has also seen a rapid increase in plastic waste, the increase in plastic waste is due to some factors like: plastics take around 500 years to decompose, recycling of plastics takes more energy and costs more than the production of new plastics, each time plastics are recycled, they become weaker. The need to find adequate disposal methods and proper management of plastics has never been more important, this led to the research of thermal pyrolysis and also the design and fabrication of a pyrolysis reactor. Pyrolysis is the thermal decomposition of waste in an oxygen free (inert) environment, this process makes it possible to thermally decompose plastic wastes and derive useful fuel oils from them. In this research, three experiments were carried out using different types of plastics namely: Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) and High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE). These three plastics gave different results after the pyrolysis process.

This project, "The Impact of Christian Association in Conflict Resolution in Nigeria 2006-2011," examines the role, potential, and limitations of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) as a major non-state actor in fostering peace and managing conflict within the Nigerian state during a critical period of heightened ethno-religious tension. Nigeria is characterized by complex, often violent, conflicts stemming from political, economic, and social instability intertwined with religious, ethnic, and resource-based differences. This study investigates CAN's organizational structure, its foundation (rooted in the ecumenical imperative "That they all may be one"), and its objectives to promote national understanding, peace, and moral welfare. The core of the research lies in analyzing the tangible mechanisms CAN deploys for conflict resolution and peacebuilding, such as dialogue, seminars, workshops, and evangelism of peace, emphasizing the use of religious values to mediate disputes. While acknowledging that historical scholarship has often focused on the politicization of CAN, this work argues for the significance of CAN's social and economic roles in addressing societal ills—the bedrock for sustainable peace. The study adopts a historical methodology, utilizing both primary and secondary sources, to critically assess CAN's impact and evaluate the challenges it faces, including issues of internal unity, external opposition, and historical record-keeping deficiencies, in its sustained effort to be a credible and effective peacebuilding organization in the Nigerian polity.

The study investigated the role of Business education on unemployment reduction in tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Five research questions were raised to guide the study. The population of the study comprised of all 400 level students in the Department of Vocational and Technical Education in the 2018/2019 academic session with a total number of 24 students while there was no sample as the sampling size was manageable. The descriptive survey study was adopted for the study. A structured questionnaire tagged ‘The Role of Business education in the Reduction of Unemployment Questionnaire (BEERUQ) was used for data collection. The instrument was validated by the researchers; supervisor as well as two other supervisors in the Department of Vocational and Technical Education, University of Benin. The test re-test reliability method was adopted by the study to ascertain the consistency of the research instrument which yielded a coefficient of 0.75. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as mean and standard deviation The study concluded that Business education equips recipients with the requisite skills for them to be self -reliant thereby enhancing their standard of living. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended amongst others that government should increase its annual budgetary allocation to facilitate the effective delivery of Business education thereby impacting students with the requisite skills for self- reliance, training and re-training of Business educators to improve their level of performance through regular and periodic seminars to impact residents with the requisite skills for selfreliance to mention but a few.

This study examines the relationship between academic performance in selected public secondary schools students in Oredo Local Government Area, Edo State, Nigeria. The study's specific objectives were to determine the causes of child abuse and whether it can influence students to engage in antisocial behaviour in public secondary schools in Oredo Local Government Area, Edo State, Nigeria. Additional objectives included determining whether there is a relationship between academic performance and physical, sexual, emotional, or psychological abuse, as well as whether it affects students' academic performance.

100 respondents were selected from Edokpolor Senior Grammar School and Oredo Girls Senior Secondary School. A personal administration of one hundred valid questionnaire responses was used to get the data. Major statistical techniques for data analysis and hypothesis testing in the study included frequency distribution, mean, standard deviation, t-test statistics analysis, multi regression analysis, and tables.

The analysis revealed that physical abuse has no significant relationship with academic performance of public secondary school students in Oredo Local Government Area, Edo State, Nigeria; that sexual abuse has significant relationship with academic performance of public secondary school students in Oredo Local Government Area, Edo State, Nigeria and that emotional or psychological abuse has significant relationship with academic performance of public secondary school students in Oredo Local Government Area, Edo State, Nigeria.

Finally, the study recommends for the establishment of thorough prevention and awareness initiatives in schools to inform parents, instructors, and students about the negative impacts of emotional and psychological abuse on academic performance; encouragement of a school climate that places a high value on empathy, respect, and a zero-tolerance policy for any kind of harassment or abuse, examination and improvement of current laws and policies pertaining to the protection of children and the avoidance of abuse in the educational system.
Keywords: Child Abuse, Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Emotional Abuse and Student Academic Performance.