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The need to fight against corruption in Nigeria led to the promulgation or establishment of Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Act, 2000. The Act wasthe first bill presented by President Olusegun Obasanjo to the National Assembly for consideration at the inception of the present democratic administration in 1999. It was passed and signed into law on the 13th of June, 2000. The Act establishes the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), which is the apex body saddled with the responsibility of fighting corruption and other related offences. In spite of the existence of the Anti-Graft Act, corruption in all spheres of our national existence is still on the increase. This inglorious monster of all embarrassment, which has eaten deep into the fabrics of our society, keeps exposing us to international odium and opprobrium. The established ICPC so far still has a lot to do in the aspect of corruption by the investigations carried out. The commission ahs come to be accepted by the populace and expectations on its activities are high. The commission is guided by the vision of fighting corruption to a 9 standstill and restoring Nigeria to the enviable standard of respectability and dignity within the Comity of Nations. The objective of this study therefore, is to look at the role of ICPC and to see how far this role has been performed. The views of scholars on this subject is reviewed in chapter two, wealsolook at the causes and effects of corruption in the same chapter. Chapter three looked at the stage of data presentation, interpretation and analysis, chi-square (X2) was employed for its effectiveness and near accuracy in social science research. This also followed the research design. It is, however, the findings of this work that corruption in Nigeria may have been encouraged by the level of poor education, poor salary among others that exist in the country. This project may now serve as a reference term to others who maybe doing similar corruption in Nigeria. The researcher recommends that: Workers should be well paid. , A worker’s pay should always reflect the socio-economic situation in the country and Education should be given priority in the government budget. If possible, free education to all levels should be introduced and enforced.

The impact of dietary fats on cardiovascular health is of growing concern, particularly in regions where red palm oil is a staple cooking fat. This study investigates the effect of frying an egg with red palm oil on egg cholesterol levels and its influence on the lipid profile and heart histology of Wistar rats. Sixteen female Wistar rats were divided into four dietary groups fried egg with red oil, raw cholesterol, positive control, and negative control. After 42 days, lipid profile analysis on some lipid (total cholesterol and triglyceride) revealed that the fried egg with red oil group had a total cholesterol level of (251.90 ± 2.64 mg/dL), which was significantly lower than the raw cholesterol group (307.63 ± 7.74 mg/dL). Triglyceride levels also varied, with the fried egg group showing (554.19 ± 9.16 mg/dL), compared to (577.09 ± 9.53 mg/dL) in the raw cholesterol group. Histological analysis of the heart tissues showed vascular stenosis and
perivascular infiltration in the fried egg with red oil group, while the raw cholesterol group exhibited mild perivascular fibroblast mobilization. These results indicate that frying eggs in red
palm oil alters lipid metabolism and affects cardiovascular health, potentially modifying cholesterol bioavailability. The study highlights the significance of cooking methods in influencing dietary cholesterol impact and underscores the need for further research on the longterm effects of palm oil consumption on heart health.

Anemia is a medical condition in which the concentration of circulating red blood cells is less than 13g/dL for males and 12g/dL for female adults. The leaves of Dennettia tripetala (DT) and Cola acuminata (CA) have been used to manage anemiain adults and children by herbal practitioners. This study compared the anti-anemic effects of Dennettia tripetala and Cola acuminata methanol leaf extracts on phenylhydrazine (PHZ)-induced hemolytic anemia in albino Wistar rats. The study was divided into four phases. In Phase I, nutritional and mineral
composition, qualitative and quantitative phytochemical content, In vitro antioxidant capacity, High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) were carried out in accordance with standard methods. In Phase II, acute and subacute toxicity of each extract was determined. In Phase III, the effect of each extract on biochemical parameters for kidney, liver and splenic functions were ascertained. Histology of bone marrow, kidney, liver and spleen and hematological parameters were also determined. In Phase IV, quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) for mRNA expression levels of IREG, HO-1, DMT-IRE and TFR1 genes in the liver and spleen was determined. Proximate analysis reveal that both leaf extracts contain substantial amounts of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, fibre and ash, with low moisture content. Minerals present are phosphorus, calcium, sodium, iron, magnesium, zinc, and potassium. Qualitative phytochemical and HPLC analysis reveal appreciable amounts of cardiac glycosides, saponins, alkaloids, terpenoids, coumarins, tannins, phenols, amino acids, and reducing sugars. Steroids were sparingly present, while flavonoids were abundant. GC-MS analysis showed the presence of terpenoids, hydrocarbons and fatty acids. Invitro anti-oxidant analysis indicates that CA scavenged DPPH radical better thanDT. However, DT had a higher total antioxidant capacity than CA. Acute toxicity studies show that both extracts had LD50 values >5,000 mg/kg body weight, with no mortality. Sub-acute toxicity revealed modulation of biochemical and hematological parameters. The effective dose of DT and CA against PHZ toxicity were 1,500 and 500mg/kg body weight, respectively. Administration of DT and CA resulted in significant (p<0.05) improvement of antioxidant status, biochemical indices and hematological parameters when compared with the negative control.

Although centralized institutions, like governments, can use blockchain technology to increase the safety and security of sensitive data, this technology also permits the emergence of decentralized business models. The proposal to create a car registration system in Nigeria that can enhance interoperability between governmental agencies and might be expanded to a cross-borders system is described in this project work and is based on the Ethereum blockchain network. The suggested system takes care of all car registration-related procedures, including changing a vehicle's ownership status and registering it. As the car registration information is supplied to each government agency in a single decentralized system, this approach can facilitate information interchange among several states

This research focuses on the design and implementation of a wireless resistivity meter using discrete components. The system addresses the limitations of traditional wired resistivity meters by integrating a wireless transmitter and receiver for efficient data acquisition and portability. The transmitter processes sinusoidal and square wave signals from a signal generator and wirelessly transmits the data to the receiver for analysis. The wireless resistivity meter was evaluated through experimental tests to validate its accuracy, reliability, and operational range. Results demonstrate that the system effectively captures and transmits geophysical data with high precision, making it a significant advancement over conventional wired systems. Key features of the system include real-time data storage and export capabilities, compatibility with modern software tools like LabVIEW Signal Express, and robust performance across varying field conditions.

This research was conducted to examine the coverage of new CBN policy on redesigned naira note, by select mainstream newspapers in Nigeria. Its aimwereto ascertain the level of coverage given to CBN new policy on redesigned naira note, find out what prominence was given to new CBN policy on redesigned naira note, ascertain the possible position of newspapers in the newspaper reportage of CBN policy on redesigned naira note, determine the pattern of reports given to report age on new CBN policy on redesigned naira note and lastly ascertain the frequency of stories on the CBN policy on redesigned naira note. The content analysis method was adopted to carefully collect data from newspaper stories published from October 26, 2022 to February 2023. A total of 71 editions of both Vanguard and Guardian newspapers were collated and analyzed. The study was anchored on the Agenda-Setting theory and the media dependency theory. The findings of the research revealed that; Media organizations in Nigeria, gave a high level of reportage onCBNpolicy on redesigned naira note, media organizations did not give prominence to there portage of activities on CBN policy on redesigned naira note, media organizationsfailed in their correlation or interpretative function as most of the items on the subject matter were reported as straight news, newspapers in Nigeria were not frequent enough with the reportage of CBN policy on redesigned naira note, media organizations is on the negative stand point on the issue of CBN policy on redesigned naira note, media organizations, covered more items on criticism and reactions of the public on the policy. The researcher however recommends that; Media organizations should avoid adding too much emotions to their new stories, so that the audience will not get too emotional and miss the message, on issues of government policies, media organizations, should be more frequent in the reportage of stories, that has to do with policies at its early stage, rather than engaging in the rush hour approach, to ensure proper understanding, more media practitioners should be trained on financial analysis, so that when any policy that has to do with finance, is made by the government, they will be able to conduct proper analysis on it, while trying to represent the public, on issues of government policies, the media should place more focus on stories that will enlighten the members of the public rather than projecting stories of attack and problems emanating from the policy, the media should try as much as possible to be on a neutral position and uphold truth and accuracy, so that they will not present the government in a bad light.

The study investigates the role of ITV's 'You and the Law' programme in raisinghuman rights awareness among residents of Benin Metropolis, Nigeria. Theresearch seeks to assess the programmes's contribution to human rights
awareness, identify the specific human rights issues it addresses, and examine thechallenges that Benin residents face in accessing the programme. The study draws
upon two theoretical frameworks: the Social Responsibility Theory, emphasising the media's responsibility to society, and the Agenda Setting Theory, which highlights the media's influence on public perception. The researcher employs a survey method to gather and analyse quantitative data from Benin Metropolis residents who are familiar with human rights awareness programs. The findings indicate that 'You and the Law' significantly informs, educates, sensitizes, and exposes human rights violations among Benin residents. However, there are varying opinions regarding its empowerment, influence, and ability to drawattention. The program ef ectively addresses a range of human rights issues, including poor infrastructure, police brutality, minimum wage, discrimination, violence, and security. Based on the findings, the researcher concludes that the study underscores the critical role of media, represented by ITV's 'You and the Law,' in advancing human rights awareness. It advocates for strategic improvements to maximise the positive impact of media in promoting human rights, fostering a more informed and empowered citizenry in Benin Metropolis, and contributing to broader discussions about human rights in Nigeria. Based on the conclusion, the researcher recommends among others the improvement in content quality, a stronger online presence and potential program timing adjustments. Implementing these measures will enable ITV's 'You and the Law' to continue its vital mission, furthering awareness and driving positive change in Benin Metropolis.

BACKGROUND: Globally, COVID-19 pandemic emerged as a major public health concern and has had severe, wide-reaching effects on the functioning of societies, economies, social and healthcare systems worldwide. In addition to the ongoing health crisis, mental health crisis has been unfolding. During the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare workers had high workload and exposure to multiple psychosocial stressors. The psychological impact of the pandemic on healthcare workers has been assessed worldwide, but there are limited data on how healthcare workers have been affected in Low and Middle Income Countries (LMICs). OBJECTIVES: The objectives of this study were to assess and compare the knowledge, attitude, prevalence and effect of COVID-19 on the mental health status of Frontline and Non-Frontline Health Workers of University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) and also to identify their coping strategies. METHODOLOGY: A comparative cross-sectional study was conducted from August 2021 through June 2023 among Frontline Health Workers and Non-Frontline Health Workers of University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin-City using a systemic random sampling technique. The sample size was calculated using the formula for estimating two proportions for a comparative cross-sectional study. Ethical approval was obtained from the Ethics and Research Committee, University of Benin Teaching Hospital. Data was collected using a structured self-administered questionnaire adapted and modified from the World Health Organization( WHO )Interim Guidance document on the knowledge, attitude and practice of health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12), and the Brief-COPES Strategy scale. Data was analyzed with IBM SPSS version 25.0 and the level of significance was set at p < 0.05. Data presentation was done using graphs, frequency tables and prose.

This study was design to investigate the adsorption capacity of ascorbic acidonorgano-bentonite clay by studying the adsorption capacity of organo-bentoniteclay. Kinetic parameters such as time and p H from the result obtained, amount adsorbed with time increase with increase with time until equilibrium was attained, while for p H increase in p H leads to increase in amount adsorbed while equilibriumwas attained at p H 8 to 10. From the result obtained it will be seen that adsorption capacity variedwithdifferent parameter

This study examined the relationship between quality customer service and brand perception among commercial bank customers in Benin City, Nigeria. The research focused on four key dimensions of customer service: employee performance, good communication, quick responsiveness, and empathy, assessing their impact on brand perception. A total of 385questionnaires were distributed to customers within the Benin Metropolis, with 380 successfully retrieved and analyzed. The study adopted a quantitative research design, utilizing descriptive statistics and regression analysis to evaluate the data. The findings reveal that employeeper formance, quick responsiveness, and empathy have a significant positive relationship with brand perception, indicating that ef icient service delivery and customer engagement enhance brand perception. However, good communication does not significantly influence brand perception, suggesting that customers may prioritize service ef iciency and personalized interactions over mere information exchange. Based on these findings, the study recommends that commercial banks invest in employee training programs, enhance service responsiveness through technology-driven solutions, and foster a customer-centric approach emphasizing empathy to improve brand perception. Additionally, banks should focus on optimizing service delivery rather than solely improving communication strategies to strengthen their competitive advantage in the banking sector