PGD Project

This study examines globalization and stock market growth in Nigeria. A review of the literature reveals that trade and investment flows has helped different countries to developed more quickly and equally increased stock of productive capital without compromising their level of consumption. The primary objectives of the study is to test the hypothesis that there exist a positive relationship between globalization and stock market growth in Nigeria. In this research work, data were collected mainly from
secondary sources, e.g. central bank of Nigeria (CBN), Bureau of statistics. Upon the above, the analysis carried out reveals that globalization has a positive impact on growth of the Nigerian economy. In this study we reached the conclusion that the Nigerian stock market remains fundamental segment of Nigerian financial system and growth. The study recommend among others that there is need to further liberalize the economy but this must be done with caution so as to avoid the negative impact of the
trade liberalization

The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge and compliance level of Edo State Sanitation Management Laws among traders in Benin metropolis. In the study, five research questions were raised and three were hypothesized. This study used the descriptive survey research design to carry out the study. The population of this study was 17,417 shop owners in markets in Benin Metropolis. The sample size for this study was 568 respondents. A self- constructed questionnaire was used for the study and the instrument was validated. To ascertain the reliability of the instrument, test re-test reliability method was used. A pearson correlation coefficient score of 0.78 was observed thus, the instrument is reliable. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive
statistics of frequency count and percentages.Hypotheses were tested using pearson correlation and one way ANOVA. It was discovered in the study that majority of the respondents have moderate knowledge towards Edo State Sanitation Management laws; majority of the respondents indicated that they always dump refuse in gutter whenever they are not been watched or monitored; dropped refuse in open space when there is no waste bin; take interest in picking garbage, sometimes wastes around
my premises. There is a significant weak and negative relationship between knowledge and compliance with Sanitation management laws among traders in Benin metropolis. Educational background influenced the compliance of sanitation management laws of traders in Benin metropolis. Based on the findings of the study, the researcher recommended that there is need for proper sensitization of the traders in order to improve their knowledge towards the environment
sanitation laws amongst others.

The 1983 coup d’état that ousted the Shehu Shagari government out of power gave to justify their action with the poor health condition of across the country. The master minders claimed that the country’s hospitals had become “mere consulting clinics. “In the speech announcing the overthrow of the government, Sani Abacha (then a brigadier- general) lamented, “Health services are in (a) shambles as our hospitals are reduced to mere consulting clinics without drugs, water and equipment.” Depressingly, 40 years after, the last 24 years under civilian rule, not much improvement has been witnessed in the sector. (Source Punch Newspaper 14 September, 2021. page 14). Things have deteriorated in the sector so much that even the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), alongside the political elite, does not trust the country’s hospitals enough for their medical needs. Instead, have resorts to medical tourism in the United Kingdom at huge public huge expense. The British Broadcasting Corporation says Nigeria spends about $1 billion annually on medical tourism, particularly to India. This poor health infrastructure no doubt is the basic reason for the high-level exit of skilled medical workers from the county. The study examined the health implications of globalization of skilled Medical Health workers with evidence from post Covid -19 Brain Drains in Edo State Nigeria. It was discovered that globalization has produced significant shifts everywhere. Healthcare is undergoing dramatic globalization. This research is about the high level of brain drain as experience in the post covid -19 in Edo State Nigeria. With the mass exodus of doctors fleeing an increasingly hostile work and economic environment, if care is not taken, there will be nobody to consult at the decayed “clinics” again. Health is not valued until sickness comes. The study revealed that despite the risks of frontline workers during the pandemic –migration to high income countries remain attractive to medical skilled and health workers from Edo State due to better working conditions including remuneration and workload. The implications is that if not managed well, increased demand for health workers will leave considerable gaps in Edo already weak health system. (Nation Newspaper on Apr 25, 2022). It is recommended that government should intensify effort in the proper funding and encouragement of health
workers in Nigeria in order to arrest the continuous increase of brain drain in Edo State
and in Nigeria.

This study examined teachers’ preparedness in integrating digital technology in Mathematics teaching.Thisaimed to aid
mathematics teachers on how to integrate technology into their Mathematics teaching instructions and to understand the type of technology to use in teaching Mathematics. Ten research questions were raised and five were hypothesized and tested at the
0.05 level of significance. A correlational survey research design was adopted for the study. The population for the study
consisted of one hundred and seventy nine (179) public secondary school Mathematics teachers and seven hundred and eighty (780) private secondary school Mathematics teachers, which gave a total number of nine hundred and fifty nine (959) secondary school Mathematics teachers in Edo South Senatorial District, Edo State. A simple random sampling techniques was
used to collect information from in-service public and private secondary school Mathematics teachers which were drawn from the population. A sample of thirty-five (35) public schools and seventy (70) private schools (105 schools) and a sample size of two hundred and ten (210) secondary school Mathematics teachers were used for the study. The instrument for data collection was Mathematics Teachers Questionnaire Instrument (MTQI). Reliability of the instrument was determined using Cronbach Alpha and a value of 0.71 was obtained. Frequency counts, percentage, descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation), Independent t-test, Pearson correlation statistics and multiple regression analysiswere employed for data analysis. The findings revealed that majority of Mathematics teachers were not aware of the digital technology tools available to aid in teaching Mathematics; the knowledge of digital technology had been added as a required knowledge of instructions for Mathematics teachers in integrating
digital technologies in Mathematics teaching. Sequel to these findings, it was recommended that Mathematics teachers need to undergo training and retraining to meet the standard of Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) and set up education for the future as well as setting up the students for their future.

The relevant of this study is that it will raise awareness about the social workers in community, reducing stigma around seeking help. Educates the public on the supportive roles social workers play, therefore fostering a more supportive environment for survivors. Informs policy makers about the critical roles of social worker, advocating for better resources and support. Encourages the creation of policies that support the training and employment of more social worker specialized in handling sexual violence cases.

This study looks at how delegation affects service delivery in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area (LGA) in Edo State, Nigeria. Delegation is a crucial management concept that entails the transfer of authority and responsibility from one person or level to another. The study's findings indicate that delegation improves service delivery in Ikpoba Okha LGA by increasing efficiency, creasing accountability, and improving communication. However, it also shows that insufficient training and unclear guidelines are two major obstacles to effective delegation in the LGA. The report proposes that the council provide regular training for officials, develop clear delegation procedures, and monitor and evaluate the performance of officials who have been allocated responsibility.
The findings show that, while delegation can improve service delivery by empowering lower-level officials and encouraging community engagement, obstacles such as poor training, restricted resources, and a lack of clear communication prevent it from reaching its full potential. The paper concludes with recommendations for strengthening delegation mechanisms aimed at improving service delivery outcomes in local government contexts, therefore contributing to the overarching aims of good governance and public service excellence.

Excessive prostaglandin production had been reported to lead to uterine contraction and premature cervical changes contributing to preterm birth. The aim of this study is to determine the effect of negro pepper on the prostaglandin level during the gestation period of wistar rat. Sixteen (16) female wistar rats weighing 140 to 160 were purchased from the animal house of the Department of Anatomy, University of Benin. The rats were acclimatized for two weeks to the laboratory condition with free access to food and water.
The dry fruits after being grind were soaked with n- hexane using maceration method for 24 hrs and were filtered to obtain the filtrate which was evapourated to obtain the oil. The female rats were mated with male rate in the ratio of 2:1. The rats were grouped into 4 groups (A, B, C, D) in two phases (Germinal and Embryonic Phase) and administered negro pepper extract orally at the doses of 0.25ml/Kg, 0.5ml/Kg and 1ml/Kg respectively daily for 7 days. The rats were sacrificed using chloroforms ane thesia, the uterus was collect from the animal and homogenated with buffer solution and then centrifuged to collect the Supernatant which was used for the biochemical analysis.
The result were statistically analyzed, results obtained were expressed as mean ±SEM (Standard Error of Mean). Differences among the means were determined by one way analysis of variance (ANOVA). Values were considered statistically significant if P value is less than 0.05 (P<0.05). Results: there was a significant increase in PGE2 level at 0.5ml/kg compared with control, though there was no significant differences in PGE2 at 0.25ml/kg compared with control in the embryonic phase and there was a significant decrease in PGE2 at 0.25ml/kg and 0.5ml/g in the Germinal phase compared with control though there was no significant difference in 1.0ml/kg compared to control. In conclusion, Negro Pepper Extract at 0.5ml/kg significantly increased PGE2 level at the embryonic phase but significantly decreased PGE2 in 0.25ml/kg and 0.5ml/kg in the germinal phase compared to control showing that administration of negro pepper extract during pregnancy maybe detrimental to the pregnancy.

Over the years there’ve been need to transition from fossil fuel into cleaner forms of energy as a result of the detrimental effect the burning of fossil fuel has on the environment. The storage related issues of hydrogen are some of the challenges limiting its exploration as a cleaner energy source. Specifically, compressed form of hydrogen storage which is the most adopted method of storing hydrogen faces various challenges such as the hydrogen embrittlement of steel and loses of structural integrity over the course of usage.
This study is aimed at addressing this issue by exploring two configurations and comparing them to the conventional all alloy steel configuration. The two configurations (HDPE, Carbon fiber configuration(H-C) and carbon fiber, HDPE, carbon fiber configuration (C-H-C)) were investigated for performances characteristics at various pressure levels and compared to the all-alloy steel configuration. At a pressure of 15Mpa, the H-c configuration had a stress value of 7.89E+07N/mm while the C-H-C configurations had a stress value of 1.05E+08N/mm. various parameters including stress, displacement, strain, and factor of safety for the two configurations were investigated and compared to the all-alloy steel configuration. The two configurations should good performance for various pressure values. However, the carbon fiber, HDPE, carbon fiber configurations should the closest performance to the all-alloy steel configurations, with the factor of safety almost equal for pressure values above 35Mpa.
Suggesting that the Carbon fiber, HDPE, Carbon fiber to be a good alternative to the all-alloy steel as it address the hydrogen embrittlement issue without compromising structural integrity.

The project is focused on designing and simulating a controllable-pitch marine propeller,for small to medium sized vessel such as fishing trawlers, passenger ferries, tugs and yacht, recognizing the pivotal role such technology plays in optimizing vessel performance. By addressing limitations in conventional fixed-pitch propellers, the project has been able to contribute to the evolution of marine propulsion systems, pushing the boundaries of efficiency and adaptability.

The project methodology involved a comprehensive literature review on marine propulsion and propeller design principles, followed by the formulation of a mathematical analysis for the controllable-pitch propeller design. SolidWorks 3D modeling software is utilized to create a detailed propeller design, which is then subjected to Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations to analyze hydrodynamic performance.

An iterative optimization process refines the design based on simulation outcomes, aiming for enhanced efficiency and performance. Through parametric studies and optimization, the project successfully demonstrates the efficiency gains achievable by adjusting the blade tip pitch angle. The controllable-pitch propeller's ability to adapt to varying operational conditions is highlighted, showcasing its potential for improved fuel efficiency and maneuverability. The project contributes to the ongoing advancements in marine propulsion technology, offering insights into the design and simulation of controllable-pitch propellers for small to medium-sized vessels.

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.