Delta State

The marine ecosystem in Delta State, Nigeria, plays a crucial role in supporting biodiversity, fisheries, and the livelihoods of coastal communities. However, this ecosystem is increasingly threatened by pollution from various human activities. This study explores the major pollutants affecting the marine
environment in Delta State, aiming to identify their sources, types, and impacts. This study will adopt a single method approach. This design is chosen because it allows for a
comprehensive understanding of the problem by quantitative data on the physical presence of pollutants. Quantitative Component That involves the systematic collection and statistical analysis of water and sediment samples to quantify the concentration of specific pollutants. Measurement of pollutant levels in water and sediment samples. Key pollutants identified include crude oil and petroleum products, heavy metals such as lead and mercury, plastic waste, agricultural runoff containing fertilizers and pesticides, and untreated sewage. These pollutants orignate mainly from oil exploration, industrial discharge, poor waste disposal practices, and agricultural activities.The research highlights how these pollutants harm aquatic life, reduce water quality, and disrupt the ecological balance. Fish kills, habitat destruction, and the accumulation of toxins in marine organisms are among the observed effects. The study also considers the social and economic consequences for communities that rely on fishing and marine resources. To address these challenges, the study recommends stronger environmental regulations, improved waste management systems, and community involvement in conservation efforts. Protecting the marine ecosystem in Delta State is essential for sustainable development and the well-being of future generations

This project investigates the effect of key drilling parameters on Rate of Penetration (ROP) using real-world field data from a selected well. The parameters analyzed include Weight on Bit (WOB), Rotational Speed (RPM), and mud properties such as Plastic Viscosity, Yield Point, and Gel Strength. The study aims to understand how variations in these parameters influence ROP and to identify combinations that could
enhance drilling efficiency. Microsoft Excel was used for organizing, calculating, and analyzing the data, with additional tools such as Solver applied for basic optimization. By focusing on a practical, data-driven approach, this work contributes to ongoing efforts in optimizing drilling operations, especially in regions where advanced software and models may be inaccessible. The findings provide insight into the practical relationships between operational parameters and ROP, and highlight opportunities for performance improvement in similar field environments

This study explores the role of Ukwuani youths in this language endangerment, examining their attitudes, choices, and the social forces influencing their linguistic preferences. Grounded in Fishman’s Language Shift Theory (1964), the research adopts a quantitative approach, gathering data from 50 Ukwuani-speaking youths through structured questionnaires. Findings reveal a significant decline in Ukwuani usage, with English being the preferred language for daily interactions. While some youths still speak Ukwuani at home or during cultural events, its relevance in education, social media, and peer interactions is alarmingly low. Key contributing factors include urbanization, globalization, and the lack of formal instruction in Ukwuani. Despite this decline, hope remains. Many respondents support initiatives to revive the language, such as integrating Ukwuani into school curricula, promoting it on digital platforms, and encouraging community-based language programs. This study highlights the urgent need for collaborative efforts between families, educators, policymakers, and the media to ensure that Ukwuani is not just a language of the past but a living, thriving part of the future.

This study was designed to investigate the violation of human rights andENDSARS protest in Delta state. The general objective of this study is to examine the violation of human rights and ENDSARS protest using Delta state as a case study. Other objectives include; to ascertain the underlying causes that led to ENDSARS protest in Delta state in particular and Nigeria at large, to ascertain the relationship between human rights abuse and ENDSARS protest in Delta state, to examine the strategies through which ENDSARS protest was executed in Delta state and to determine what extent ENDSARSprotest has called for the eradication of corruption in Nigeria. The study adopted the survey research design using the “Taro yamane” formula as the sampling technique. The sample size for this study is four hundred (400) respondents. Questionnaires were administered to the sampled respondents as the instrument for data collection but three hundred and eighty three (383)questionnaires were retrieved. The questionnaires were framed to reflect every aspect of the research question. Data collected from the questionnaire wasanalyzed using descriptive statistics. Frequency distribution and percentage analysis was used to analyze the research question while an inferential statistics in terms of chi-squared (x2) was used to test the hypotheses raised. The findings of the study shows that the ENDSARS movement is driven by deep discontentment and systemic problems perceived by Nigerian citizens. Surveysshow that Nigerians report very low levels of trust in the police and that most of them have paid or have been asked to a bribe to police. Findings also revealed how some police forces have been commercialized to serve the interests of politicians and rich individuals. The protest brought attention to the issue of police brutality in Nigeria on a global scale. The widespread use of socialmedia allowed protesters to share evidence of police misconduct, leading to increased awareness and international condemnation. Findings also revealed that most of the respondents felt that the initial objective of completelyaddressing police brutality was not fully achieved. The findings of the study suggests that Government need to establish ef ective and independent oversight mechanisms to monitor police activities. In conclusion, the study provides insights and recommendations that can guide policy makers in making informed decisions on human right

The definition of marriage varies according to cultures. Marriage is a legal union between a man and woman as husband and wife. In some jurisdictions, it is a union between two persons in the same sex usually entailing legal obligations of each person to the other. Marriage is also called matrimony or wedlock. It is a socially or ritually recognized union or legal contract between spouses that established rights and obligations between them and their in-laws, as well as the society in general.2 When defined broadly; marriage can be recognized by a state, and organization or a religious body, a tribal group, local community or peers. Oxford advanced dictionary defines marriage as the legal relationship between a husband and a wife. According to the definition above, which states that marriage could also be a union between two persons of the same sex which has a legal backing.3 However,, this research stands with the definition that are based on marriage being a union between a man and a woman which is the most acceptable in Egbudu-Akah land and not the other way round. Egbudu-Akah is a town located in Aniocha-South Local Government area of Delta state. Akishe River formed the boundary between her and Ashama, Ubulu in the East, in the west bordered by Ekuku-Agbor, in the south by Ejeme and Nsukwa and in the North by Ute-Okpu. Egbudu-Akah, is located in the forest belt of the state, Delta, it covers a total of about twelve (12)miles east to west, and the same North to South

The purpose of this study was to explore the impact of technology on efficiency in the management of health insurance claims. The research and discussions were guided by the specific objectives of the study which are: the capacity of health insurance companies to adopt technology in claims management; resource benefits resulting from implementing technology in claims management; the adoption and implementation strategies of implementing technology in claims management. A thematic analysis approach was employed in analyzing the qualitative data obtained from the field through in-depth interviews between January 2017 and August 2023. A total of fifteen (15) participants were purposively selected from three (3) health insurance organizations in Delta state, Nigeria, using structured interview guide. Result revealed that adopting and implementing technology in the claims management process facilitates timely processing and reimbursement of claims by health insurance companies and reduction of administrative and medical cost. Organizational scope, knowledge and awareness of available
advanced technology for claims management as well as financial capacity of the health insurance organizations are key enablers for the adoption of technology for claims management. Participatory decision-making and regular training of staff were also key factors in the implementation of advanced technology in the claims management process. Among the recommendations from this study is the need for the National Health Insurance Act (NHIA) to take measures that will boost national adoption of technology in claim processing by health insurance companies in view of the numerous benefits

This study investigated random and systematic errors in 2024 NECO SSCEMathematics Multiple Choice Test Items among senior secondary school three students in Ethiope East Local Government Area, Delta State Nigeria.The study specifically assessed extends’ of random and systematic errors and also the difference between observed random and systematic errors in 2024 NECO SSCE mathematics multiple choice test items administered to examinees in 2024.Three research questions guided the study.The study adopted a survey research design on a population of 1,270 SSS III students in Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State The sample size was 320 selected through random sampling techniques in two stages.The instrument used for data collection was adopted from NECO.The instrument was the official NECO standardizedachievement mathematics multiple choice 60 test items with four options A-D administered and used for the in-school Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) in 2024. The instrument was not validated because it was standardized. For the reliability of the instrument, it was administered on twenty students twice with three weeks’ time gap and subjected to Pearson Product Moment Correlation statistics to establish its dependability.The reliability coefficient of .84 was obtained.The data used for the study were collected independently by the researcher with the assistance of classroom teachers. Data were analysed using CrobachAlpha, Paired t-test and variance statistics respectively in R software. Findings revealed that the 2024 NECO SSCEMathematics multiple-choiceitemsexhibited 15.6% random error, 6.09% systematic error, suggesting a small but significantlevel of consistent bias in measurement with random error of 90.48% substantially higher than systematic error of 9.52%. It was concluded that the 2024 NECO SSCE Mathematics multiple-choice test items were more affected by unpredictable inconsistencies than by systematic bias. It was therefore recommended that item development procedures need to beenhanced by NECO in order to improve in the aspect of item-writing, moderation, and pilottesting processes to ensure all multiple-choice items are clear, discriminating, and free from x ambiguity that could increase random error. Also, that teachers; should adequately exposure students to standardized testing conditions and develop classroom assessments aligned withNECO standards to minimize performance fluctuations in summative assessment

Maternal mortality continues to pose a significant public health challenge in Sub-Saharan Africa, with Nigeria ranking among the countries with the highest burden. The death of women during their reproductive years not only disrupts family structures and causes emotional distress but also places an increased strain on healthcare systems and impedes national economic and developmental progress. In alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly the goal focused on reducing maternal mortality, this study investigates the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in maternal healthcare through the development of a predictive ensemble model for maternal mortality in Delta State, Nigeria. The objective was to accurately classify maternal health risks, enabling the early identification of high-risk pregnancies and facilitating timely clinical interventions that can reduce preventable maternal deaths. Maternal health data were collected from three healthcare centers across Delta State, Nigeria. Nine supervised machine learning algorithms were employed, including Linear Support Vector Machine (SVM), Gaussian Naïve Bayes, Multilayer Perceptron (MLP), Decision Tree, Random Forest, Gradient Boosting Decision Tree (GBDT), Extreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost), Light Gradient Boosting Machine (LightGBM), and Categorical Boosting (CatBoost).

This study dealt on the Examination of Safety Practices in Biology Laboratory at Senior Secondary School in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State. The questionnaire was the instrument for data collection. Data was collected from one hundred (100) public senior secondary school teachers and
students selected from five public senior secondary schools in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State. The questionnaire was the instrument for data collection. The descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. An analysis of data was done using descriptive statistics which include frequency count and simple percentage.The findings from the study include that the type of design and fitting in the biology laboratory do not ensure safety in senior secondary schools in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State.It was concluded that that there is inadequate laboratory equipment. The researcher also concluded that the services of laboratory assistants and personnel ensure safety in biology laboratory and that safety practices are applied by the students during practical section in biology laboratory in Senior Secondary Schools in Warri South Local Government Area of
Delta State. Some of the recommendations made include that government should provide funds to equip scanty laboratories building for practical’s that can accommodates both student and their teacher to make teaching easier and leaning faster. It was also recommended that laboratory building should be set aside at the school environment in order to avoid distractions.