TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS

This study was carried out to identify the role of ICT as a change agent for quality education in tertiary institutions development in Edo State. The research was carried out as a survey research using relevant literature from journals, magazines, books and the internet. Four research questions were raised and analyzed for the purpose of the study. A random sampling technique was used in selection of two hundred and fifty (250) undergraduate students from 100 level to 600 level which would be randomly selected faculty of Law, Education, Life science, Management Science, and Physical science, 50 students from each of the above-mentioned faculties. The data were collected with questionnaire instrument and analyzed using simple percentage. The result revealed that; computers, smartphones, digital libraries, Google, internet facility, Computer laboratories multimedia projectors, and laptops were predominantly used by tertiary institutions students in Edo state, the use of ICT in tertiary institutions brings about better pedagogy in learning and helps to provide individualized learning, incorporating the use of technological applications allows students to participate in higher-order thinking and improve their performance and information Technology
helps students to expand their knowledge in learning. And factors impeding the usage of ICT in Edo state tertiary institutions are, scarcity of ICT materials for obtaining information, epileptic power supplies, high acquisition and maintenance cost of ICT
equipment, and most likely, Insufficient time to prepare electronic-based materials by lecturers. Based on the results, it was recommended that tertiary institutions should be equipped with modern and advanced technological infrastructure to enable the effective use of appropriate technologies required for teaching and learning programmes, government at all levels should make available adequate funds and resources, particularly for the funding and sustenance of tertiary education, students in tertiary institutions should be encouraged on the use of internet to solve their academic problems and the Government should ensure the constant supply of power to tertiary institutions to aid the use of ICT associated facilities, and in view of the uniqueness of ICT, staff of tertiary institutions should measure up to the demands of new technology for knowledge creation. The benefits of ICT should be effectively harnessed in teaching and learning, for personal use in research, publication of articles, communication within and outside the institutions as well as social

Workplace violence against nurses is a growing concern that negatively affects their well- being, job performance, and the quality of patient care. This study investigated the factors influencing workplace violence and its impact on nurses’ job performance in selected wards at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Benin City, Edo State. A descriptive cross-sectional survey design was used, and data were collected from 101 nurses using structured questionnaires. Results revealed a high prevalence of workplace violence, with verbal abuse (98.3%), threats (80.1%), sexual harassment (69%), and physical assault (54.5%)
commonly experienced. Major contributing factors identified included long patient waiting times, understaffing, poor communication, unmet patient expectations, and lack of hospital security. The study also found that workplace violence significantly affected nurses’ job performance, motivation, mental health, and ability to deliver quality patient care. Despite the frequency of incidents, a significant portion of nurses did not report cases of violence. Respondents strongly supported strategies such as conflict resolution training, increased staffing, improved security, psychological support, and better communication with patients as effective in reducing violence. T

The study investigated the influence of artificial intelligence platforms on students’ attitude towards learning in tertiary institutions in Edo State. The main purpose of the study was to examine how AI platforms affect students’ cognitive, emotional, behavioural attitudes, and overall academic behaviour. Data were collected using a structured instrument titled Influence of Artificial Intelligence Platforms on Students’ Attitude Towards Learning Questionnaire (IAPSALQ). A sample size of two hundred (200) students was selected from the University of Benin using a stratified random sampling technique. The study adopted a survey research design, and data were gathered through the administration of questionnaires to the selected respondents. The collected data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and percentages for proper interpretation. The findings revealed that artificial intelligence platforms such as ChatGPT, Quillbot, Grok, Turnitin, Copilot, and Duolingo help students think more clearly, understand difficult concepts, generate creative academic ideas, and improve the overall quality and originality of their academic work. The use of these platforms was also found to enhance students’ understanding, memory of key information, and general learning effectiveness. Furthermore, the study revealed that artificial intelligence platforms positively influence students’ emotional and behavioural attitudes towards learning. Students reported increased confidence, motivation, and support, as well as reduced frustration when using AI tools for academic tasks

This study investigated the causes of sexual harassment among tertiary institutions in Nigeria; a case study, University of Benin. The study’s population comprised two hundred (1500) staff in senior secondary schools in Oredo Local Government Area, while the sample was made up of twenty (120). The research employed a descriptive survey and research design and utilised questionnaires for data collection. The question included a Likert scale to assess respondent responses. The collected data were presented in tabular form and analysed using simple percentages. Based on the findings, recommendations and suggestions were made to guide the study

This research was aimed at investigating the incidence of alcoholism among tertiary institutions male staff members of Ovia North-East Local Government Area: Case study of University of Benin. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design. The population of this study consisted of two hundred and fifteen (215) male staff members (academics and non-academics) of Faculty of Education, University of Benin in Ovia North-East Local Government Area of Edo State. The sample size of this study was one hundred (100) male staff members drawn from the population using the systematic random sample technique. Research instrument in form of questionnaire was designed and validated by the researcher’s supervisor and two other experts, which was used to collect data from the male staff members for the purpose of this study. The descriptive statistics of simple frequency counts and percentage was used to analyze the data collected.

Background: Physical inactivity is a major global public health concern, contributing to the rise of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and premature mortality. Despite the widely acknowledged importance of sporting activities for physical, mental, and social well-being, there is a dearth of comprehensive data on the participation of undergraduate students in Nigeria. Understanding the role of sports among this population is crucial for developing effective health promotion strategies. Objectives: To assess the role of sporting activities among undergraduate students in selected tertiary institutions in Benin City in order to inform policy and program development regarding sports. Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 400 undergraduate students in selected tertiary institutions in Benin City, Edo State. Data was collected using a pretested, self-administered questionnaire. The study utilized the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), the Exercise Benefits and Barriers Scale (EBBS), and the Academic Achievement Questionnaire (AAQ) as tools. Data was entered and analyzed using IBM SPSS version 25.0. Bivariate and multivariate analysis was conducted, with the level of significance set at p < 0.05. Results: The mean age of respondents was 21.95 ± 2.834 years, with a slight predominance of females 207 (51.7%). Knowledge of sporting activities was poor with only a little over one-third 147 (36.8%) of the undergraduates demonstrating good knowledge of sporting activities. Majority 292 (73.0%) of undergraduates expressed a positive attitude towards sporting activities. Only 135 (33.8%) of the undergraduates participated in sporting activities. The most common sports were running (49.8%), football (45.8%), and high jump (41.1%). Key determinants of 1 non-participation included lack of time and heavy academic workload. Students who engaged in sporting activities had better academic performance compared to those who did not, though it was not statistically significant. Conclusion: Although undergraduate students largely possess a positive attitude towards sporting activities, their knowledge is low and participation is low. The study highlights the need for structured interventions to improve knowledge and remove the structural barriers to participation, which, in turn, contribute positively to the academic performance of students.

The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of guidance and counseling services on the career choice of students in tertiary institutions, using the University of Benin, Benin City. In carrying out this research work, seven research questions were raised, research question one was answered while research questions 2-7 were hypothesized. The study is essentially correlation survey research design. The random sampling techniques was used to select a sample size which consisted of 300 students which were from five different faculties in the University of Benin. A questionnaire titled Influence of Guidance and Counselling Services on the Career Choices of Students in Tertiary Institutions (IGACSCCSTI) Adapted from Fischers and turners (1970) testing was used to elicit responses from the respondents. Descriptive Statistices was used to determine the reliabity of the instrument using the Cronbach’s Alpha reliability method. Mean and Standard Deviation was used to analyze the research questions, simple statistics, frequency and percentage was used to analyze the demographic characteristics of the respondents. Two sample independent t-test, one-way anova, one-way post hoc, pearson product moment correlation was used to analyze hypotheses one to five. Findings of the study reported that guidance and counseling services has an influence on the career choices made by students in tertiary institutions. The study revealed that there is a relationship parental educational background and the career choices made by student. The study also revealed that there is a relationship between parental expectations and the career choices made by student. The study also revealed that the relationship between the general influence of guidance and counseling services and the specific influence of the parental educational background is significant. The study also revealed that the relationship between the general influence of guidance and counseling services and the specific influence of parental expectations is not significant. The study also revealed that there is a relationship between age of students and the career choice that they make. It is expected that this study will provide a new perspective of how the students view guidance and counseling services and equip them with the knowledge of its importance and influence. The study recommended that government agencies should create place the guidance and counseling programme as part of the normal school curriculum because it will be a source of enlightenment to students at all levels in teaching them on making informed career decisions, parents should as a matter ix visit counseling clinics for knowledge as it will help them bridge the gap between their children and themselves and also assist them to develop coping mechanism.