S. B. ABUSOMWAN

Information and communication technology (ICT) is a vital tool that is now becoming inevitable in all spheres of life and human endeavors. Its relevance cannot be over-emphasized and the challenges it poses to human endeavors require research to stamp the authority. This research revealed the relevance, importance and the effects of ICT on accounting education students. It also reveals their prospects of becoming employable and having an edge over other students and improving their educational performance. Chapter one of this study gives a background of information and communication, the purpose of the study and research questions. Chapter two reviewed available tests, journals and online articles on information and communication technologies with emphasis on the importance of ICT on accounting education students. Chapter three deals with the methodology to be employed which were the simple arithmetic percentage and mean. Chapter four analyzed the data from the questionnaire using the mean analysis. The study concluded that the introduction of ICT has helped the accounting education students to access information easily: It has also enhanced their job prospects and their learning and academic performance. It has been established that ICT helps in all spheres of life. To this end, it was recommended that; (I) government should give more concentration to the aspect of ICT on accounting education. (II) Laboratories should be provided for the students to access the internet (III) There should be training and retraining of lecturers for them to be acquainted with the knowledge of ICT.

This study investigated the Benefits of Establishing Quality Assurance Protocol in Vocational Training on Students' Academic Performance in Edo State, Nigeria. The research was motivated by the critical role of Vocational and Technical Education (VTE) in combating youth unemployment and fostering national development, amidst concerns about inconsistent training quality.
The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The population comprised students and teachers from vocational institutions across Benin City, Ekpoma, and Uromi. A sample of 105 respondents (90 students and 15 teachers) was selected using a purposive sampling technique. The instrument for data collection was a self-structured questionnaire titled "Benefits of Establishing Quality Assurance Protocol in Vocational Training to Students Academic Performance in Edo State," which was validated by experts and demonstrated high reliability with a Cronbach's Alpha coefficient of 0.81. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation).
The findings revealed that assurance measures in vocational training, the implementation of quality assurance protocols, their influence on academic performance, and the benefits derived from them all affect students' academic achievements to a high extent. The study concluded that quality assurance is a foundational pillar for academic success in vocational training, transforming institutions into hubs of excellence that produce competent and employable graduates. Recommendations include that the Edo State Government should legislate and fund a mandatory QA framework, institutions should establish internal quality assurance units, and instructors should engage in continuous professional development. Suggestions for further studies were also made.

This Study Examined the Influence of Automobile Technology on Students Entrepreneurship Performance and Sustainable Development The target population of the study comprises of all students in the automotive technology departments of technical colleges in Abeokuta North Local Government area. The study will specifically target students who are in the final year of their program, as they are expected to have a more comprehensive understanding of the curriculum and its practical applications. The sample size will be determined using a simple random sampling technique. A total of 80. automotive technology students from various technical colleges in Abeokuta North Local Government area will be selected to participate in the study. This sample size is chosen to ensure that the findings are representative of the student population while remaining manageable for data collection. The following recommendations were made;1. Strengthen industry partnerships to improve access to modern automotive technologies through collaborative programs and equipment donations Integrate entrepreneurship modules into technical curricula to bridge the gap between technical skills and business management Upgrade workshop facilities with sustainable technology equipment to ensure hands-on experience with eco-friendly automotive solutions Provide specialized training for instructors on emerging automotive technologies to maintain curriculum relevance with industry developments For Government Agencies
Increase funding for technical education equipment and facilities to address current resource gaps

This Study Examined the Influence Of Automobile Technology On Students Entrepreneurship Performance And Substainable Development The target population of the study comprises of all students in the automotive technology departments of technical colleges in Abeokuta North Local Government area. The study will specifically target students who are in the final year of their program, as they are expected to have a more comprehensive understanding of the curriculum and its practical applications. The sample size will be determined using a simple random sampling technique. A total of 80. automotive technology students from various technical colleges in Abeokuta North Local Government area will be selected to participate in the study.
This sample size is chosen to ensure that the findings are representative of the student population while remaining manageable for data collection. The following recommendations were made;1. Strengthen industry partnerships to improve access to modern automotive technologies through collaborative programs and equipment donationsIntegrate entrepreneurship modules into technical curricula to bridge the gap between technical skills and business management Upgrade workshop
facilities with sustainable technology equipment to ensure hands-on experience with eco-friendly automotive solutions
Provide specialized training for instructors on emerging automotive technologies to maintain curriculum relevance with industry developments For Government Agencies Increase funding for technical education equipment and facilities to address current resource gaps

This study investigated the impact of the availability and utilization of e-learning technologies on Business Education programs at the University of Benin, Benin City. The research was guided by five research questions. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population comprised all sixty-eight (68) 300-level and 400-level Business Education undergraduate students, and due to its manageable size, a census sampling technique was used. The instrument for data collection was a self-structured questionnaire titled "Impact of Availability and Utilisation of E-Learning Technologies on Business Education Programs Questionnaire (IAUETBEPQ)," which was validated by experts and demonstrated reliability with a Cronbach's alpha coefficient of 0.70. Data were analyzed using mean and standard deviation. The findings revealed that e-learning technologies are available to a high extent in the program. The study also found a high extent of utilization of these technologies by both educators and students. Furthermore, e-learning technologies were shown to have a high extent of positive impact on student engagement and academic performance. However, significant challenges, including poor internet connectivity, frequent power outages, and limited technical support, were found to limit effective use to a high extent. The study concluded that while elearning technologies are available and utilized, their full potential is hampered by infrastructural and skill-based challenges. It was recommended, among other things, that the university should invest more in upgrading ICT infrastructure, organize regular training for educators, and provide orientation and support for students to maximize e-learning platforms.