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Maintaining steady blood glucose levels is essential for metabolic balance and overall health. This study explores the potential of bitter kola, a rich source of bioactive compounds, to regulate blood sugar levels. Despite the global prevalence of diabetes mellitus, research on the acute and sub-acute impacts of bitter kola on blood glucose levels remains limited. The research utilizes various approaches, including testing for acute toxicity, evaluating normal blood sugar levels, and conducting anti-diabetic experiments on rats. It found that administering ethanol extracts of bitter kola at doses up to 5000 mg/kg is safe and can lower blood glucose levels in both normal and diabetic rats, indicating its potential in managing hyperglycemia and diabetes mellitus, comparable to the standard drug Glibenclamide. Moreover, the extract illustrated possible liver protection abilities and showed a positive influence on lipid levels, notably lowering cholesterol, triglycerides, and LDL levels. Crucially, it didn't negatively affect kidney tissue, indicating its safety. These results emphasize the potential of bitter kola as a natural dietary approach in managing diabetes, providing optimism for better blood sugar control and overall health.

Solvent- impregnated sorbent extraction of tantalum is reported. Tantalum was effectively extracted with 3500C carbonized and activated with 0.5 M hydrofluoric acid and impregnated with methyl isobutyl ketone from hydrofluoric acid leached tantalite ore. The transport study of tantalum ions through a supported solvent-impregnated based sorbent (coconut shell) has been carried out using a design expert (RSM). Factors affecting extraction of tantalum was studied via pH, temperature and contact time is discussed. The final extracts of tantalum complex were directly inserted after color development in the spectrophotometer for absorbance measurement which enhances the sensitivity. It was observed that at a pH of 1, a temperature of 28oC and at a contact time of 5 minutes, the percentage (%) tantalum extraction was decreased to 53.37% and it was observed that at a pH of 1, an increased temperature of 68oC and at a contact time of 30 minutes, the percentage (%) tantalum extraction was increased to 91.55%. The sorbent under study can therefore be used as alternative in order to reduce the high cost of conventional adsorbent used in extraction management.

This study examines the impact of external debt on Nigeria economic performance using the Autoregressive Distributed Lag ( ADRL) approach. The analyses covers key macroeconomic indicators such as GDP growth, debt servicing, and external borrowing over a selected period of time. findings reveal that while external debt has the potential to support economic growth , excessive debt accumulation and high debt servicing costs have had a negative effect on Nigeria's economic performance in the long run. the ARDL results confirm both short and long term relationships between external debt and economic performance . The study recommends improved debt management strategies and efficient utilization of borrowed funds to ensure sustainable growth.

In today's digital age, the security of online accounts and sensitive information has become a paramount concern. A critical component of this security is the strength of passwords used to protect these accounts. A password is "a series of letters, numbers, etc. that you must enter into a computer or computer system to use it". Password strength is a term that refers to how effective a password is in preventing unauthorized access to a computer system or account. A time cracking estimator is a tool that calculates how long it would take to break a password by trying every possible combination of letters, numbers and symbols until finding a match. This project aim is to develop an advanced Password Strength and Time Cracking Estimator that enhances password security by accurately assessing the strength of passwords and providing realistic estimations of the time required to crack them. The Password Strength and Time Estimator tool has been successfully developed and tested. Users can input their passwords through a web-based interface and the tool provides an instant assessment of the password's strength and an estimate of the time it would take for a brute-force attack to compromise it. The tool's accuracy has been validated through extensive testing with a wide range of passwords, and it consistently provides reliable results. The project frontend was built with HTML, CSS, while the backend was built with Java Script. The Password Strength and Time Estimator project addresses a critical aspect of cybersecurity by empowering users to make informed decisions about their online security. By understanding the strength of their passwords and the potential risks, individuals and organizations can take proactive steps to enhance their digital security posture. This project contributes to the ongoing efforts to create a safer online environment and emphasizes the importance of strong, unique passwords in safeguarding sensitive data.

This study investigated the influence of regular physical activity and exercise on undergraduates in the Faculty of Education, University of Benin. It was a descriptive survey that employed qualitative and quantitative survey approach in analyzing data. The main problem of the study was that students appear to face numerous barriers to becoming physically active. Five (5) research questions were raised to guide the study with one hypothesis tested. The significance of the study from the results, shows that students will be exposed to the vulnerability of physical inactivity and the consequences it has on the academic life of undergraduates. The (sample of the study was 200 selected from 400 level undergraduate students of a total population of 1.852 during the study year in the Faculty of Education, University of Benin). Questionnaire was used as instrument to collect data. The Cronbach alpha co-efficient was used to determine the dependability of the instrument and the reliability of co-efficient was found to be 0.76 which was considered satisfactory for establishing the reliability of the instrument. The statistical techniques used to analyze data collected were frequencies and percentages. An independent t-test was also used to test the hypothesis. The results showed among others that, lack of physical activity and exercise contributed to poor academic outcome and disposition. The recommendation therefore was that, fitness clubs that will engage these students in physical activity and exercise are to be provided to make them have easy access to facilities/equipment that would augment regular physical activity and thereby subsequently improving their fitness level towards the pursuance of their academic goal in the university

Background: WMSDs are disorders/injuries sustained from job environment and work performance; they worsen or lasts longer as a result of the work environment.
Aim: The aim of this study was to measure the prevalence and identify the preventive and coping strategies of WMSDs among physiotherapists in the south-south region of Nigeria.
Methods: Simple random sampling technique was used to select hospitals and physiotherapists in these hospitals were the respondents in this study. A questionnaire was used to collect data on the socio-demographic characteristics, prevalence of WMSDs on different regions of the body, risk factors of developing WMSDs, preventive measures and coping strategies of WMSDs among respondents; data obtained was analyzed using SPSS version 26; descriptive and interferential statistics of Chi square was used to determine the association between the prevalence of WMSDs and the socio demographic characteristics of the respondents.
Results: This study showed 86.5% of WMSDs among respondents, working in the same position for a long period as a major risk factors contributing to WMSDs, ergonomic modification as a preventive measure of WMSDs and adjustment of plinths/bed as the major coping strategies adopted by respondents towards WMSDs.

Solvent- impregnated sorbent extraction of tantalum is reported. Tantalum was effectively extracted with 3500C carbonized and activated with 0.5 M hydrofluoric acid and impregnated with methyl isobutyl ketone from hydrofluoric acid leached tantalite ore. The transport study of tantalum ions through a supported solvent-impregnated based sorbent (coconut shell) has been carried out using a design expert (RSM). Factors affecting extraction of tantalum was studied via pH, temperature and contact time is discussed. The final extracts of tantalum complex were directly inserted after colour development in the spectrophotometer for absorbance measurement which enhances the sensitivity. It was observed that at a pH of 1, a temperature of 28oC and at a contact time of 5 minutes, the percentage (%) tantalum extraction was decreased to 53.37% and it was observed that at a pH of 1, an increased temperature of 68oC and at a contact time of 30 minutes, the percentage (%) tantalum extraction was increased to 91.55%. the sorbent under study can therefore be used as alternative in order to reduce the high cost of conventional adsorbent used in extraction management.

There has been disagreement on the extent to which tax revenue contribute to the development of the Nigerian economy. This study aims to assess the impact of tax administration on economic development in Nigeria. The study investigated the influence of four tax revenue streams ; Income tax from companies’ profits, income tax from personal Income, Petroleum Profits tax and Value Added Tax on economic development represented by Human Development Index (HDI). The research employs regression analysis to examine dataontaxation and economic development across a 24-year period from 2000 to 2023. The datawasacquired from the statistics Bulletin of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), tax reports of theFederal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), and the Human Development Report published by theUnited Nations Development Programme (UNDP).The study utilised the autoregressive distributed lag estimator (ADRL) to account for the varying levels of integration among thevariables. The research findings indicate that there is no significant correlation betweenCompanies Income Tax (CIT) and Economic Development (HDI) in Nigeria. There is no significantrelationship between Personal Income Tax and Economic (HDI). PetroleumProfit Tax (PPT) andValue Added Tax (VAT), however, are significantly and positively related to economic development(HDI). The study therefore concludes that taxation can lead to positive economic development in Nigeria if policymakers examine the structure of Companies Income Tax andPersonal Income Tax to address potential leakages or suboptimal utilisation. Their operations of the Value Added Tax and Petroleum Profit Tax should also be strengthened to ensure theycontribute to economic development.

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