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In today's computing landscape, it is all about the proactive and intelligent solutions that extend beyond the reactive nature of a standard system monitoring solution. This project focuses on creating an AI-based System Monitor and Process Manager for Windows OS in the Rust programming language, with real-time intelligent analysis powered by Google's Gemini API. It overcomes the shortcomings of traditional monitoring solutions, including fixed thresholds, lack of elasticity for changing workloads, and the absence of human-readable insights, by combining Rust's performance and memory safety with cloud-based large language model (LLM) reasoning. Through the use of the sysinfo crate system metrics, such as CPU utilization, memory, disk I/O, and network traffic are collected and packaged into prompts sent to the Gemini 1.5 Flash API, which provides actionable, natural language summaries for each metric that are categorized by anomalies, optimizations, and priorities. High metric accuracy was shown through validation testing with the Windows Task Manager (1– 3% deviation, which is acceptable for real time monitoring). The AI-generated responses have always been relevant to the content, and 75-80% of them contained specific recommendations. The non-technical evaluators and technical evaluators both provided user feedback that showed a great preference for the use of the natural language interface system as opposed to traditional numerical dashboards. Although complete automation of the process was not achieved for security and complexity reasons, the system provides a good proof of concept for the feasibility of a hybrid architecture between a low-level native monitoring system and an AI-based semantic analysis system. The tool can be deployed as standalone tool without any dependency that requires a Windows executable file, which makes it easy to use for both individual and enterprise users. This work presents a novel methodology for proactive system performance management, especially important for resource-constrained systems, and serves as a stepping stone for future advancements such as predictive analytics, automated process control, and local LLM inference. Key components: System monitoring, Windows OS, Rust programming language, Artificial Intelligence, Gemini API, process management, anomaly detection, real-time analysis.

The study examined the macroeconomic determinants of banking sector development in Nigeria over the period 2000 to 2023. The specific objectives of the study were to examine whether exchange rate (EXRT), inflation rate (INFL),money supply (M2), interest rate (INTR), and real gross domestic product (RGDP) significantly affect banking sector development. The ordinary least square econometric technique was utilized in the analysis of data. The results from the analysis revealed exchange rate (EXRT) has significant negative effect on banking sector development (BSD) in Nigeria; money supply (M2) had a significant positive impact on banking sector development; while inflation rate (INFL) had a weak positive effect, real gross domestic product (RGDP) had a weak negative effect on banking sector development in Nigeria. The study therefore conclude that these variables should not be ignored by the Nigerian government and policy makers. They must place special attention on them in order to constantly sustain the current development of the Nigerian banking sector. The study recommends among others that, the government sand indeed monetary authority should formulate appropriate investment policy that will encourage investors to invest more in the economy. This can be achieved by lower the current high level of interest rate or banks’ lending rate in the country. By so doing, more people will be able to access loans for onward investment in the economy, and thereby boost the general economic activities in the country.

This study examines the relationship between local government autonomy and socioeconomic development in Nigeria, using Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State as a case study. The research emphasis the vital role of local governments in promoting grassroots development. Despite this, local governments in Nigeria have often been constrained by excessive interference from higher tiers of government, particularly in financial, administrative, and political matters. Such interference has weakened their capacity to function effectively and to implement developmental programs tailored to local needs. This study adopts a descriptive survey research design to assess the extent to which local government autonomy influences socioeconomic development in Oredo Local Government Area. The findings reveal that granting full financial, administrative, and political autonomy to local governments is crucial for enhancing service delivery and achieving sustainable development. The conclusion drawn by this research is that genuine local government autonomy is important and of necessity for effective grassroots governance and recommends that both federal and state governments should provide the necessary constitutional and institutional support to ensure full autonomy for local governments across Nigeria as this would enhance socio economic development at the grassroots and the country as a whole.

The principle of Maximum Power Transfer dictates that for a source to deliver maximum power to a load, the load impedance must be equal to the complex conjugate of the source impedance. In practical power delivery systems, particularly those with dynamic or reactive loads, this condition is rarely met, leading to significant power loss and reduced system efficiency. This project addresses the challenge of impedance mismatch by designing and implementing a Smart Load Matching Circuit that utilizes a microcontroller-based system to dynamically adjust the transformer tap position. The system employs voltage and current sensors to measure real-time source and load parameters, allowing the central Arduino microcontroller to calculate the instantaneous impedance. Based on a predefined control algorithm, the Arduino activates a bank of Single-Pole Double-Throw (SPDT) relays to switch the multi-tap transformer to the optimal winding ratio, thereby achieving the closest possible impedance match. The primary objective is to maximize power transfer efficiency under varying load conditions. The implementation and testing of this circuit demonstrate a significant improvement in power transfer efficiency compared to a fixed-tap system, validating the use of smart, dynamic control in addressing impedance mismatch in power electronics.

This research addresses critical challenges in Nigerian e-commerce through the development of a web-based Competitive Analysis System (CAS). The system tackles persistent issues of product authenticity verification, inaccurate descriptions, and limited competitive intelligence that undermine consumer trust and vendor competitiveness. Built on a Django REST Framework and React.js architecture with MySQL database management, the system integrates computer vision technology using Convolutional Neural Networks and FAISS similarity search, achieving 97% accuracy in product image verification. Natural Language Processing pipelines validate description accuracy against visual content, while automated web scraping modules provide real-time competitor intelligence across major e-commerce platforms. The research successfully delivered a fully functional platform that enables multi-vendor product comparison, automated verification, and competitive analysis. The system's theoretical framework combines Technology Acceptance Model with trust theory, specifically addressing the unique socio-technical challenges of emerging e-commerce markets. Practical implementation provides SMEs with accessible competitive intelligence tools while establishing new standards for transparency in digital commerce. The CAS platform demonstrates that integrating artificial intelligence and real-time analytics can effectively address core e-commerce challenges in developing economies, offering a scalable solution for enhancing market transparency and consumer confidence through verified product listings and data-driven vendor insights.

The study focused on redesigning an existing institutional waste receptacle that
suffered from frequent misuse, excessive mass, cramped capacity, and overflow
among other issues. Field observations revealed that ambiguous aesthetics
prompted users to treat the unit as furniture or storage, while manual handling
fostered surface contamination. The revised unit incorporates proximity triggered lid actuation through combined infrared sensing and microcontroller logic, eliminating direct contact. Structural refinements replaced dense wooden elements with high-density polyethylene and thin aluminium composites, yielding a 52 % mass reduction and a 30 % smaller base area while increasing internal volume fivefold. Fabrication involved iterative prototyping, sensor calibration, and load-bearing trials. Controlled assessments demonstrated 94 % actuation consistency, zero observed lid contacts during disposal, and full elimination of prior misuse patterns. The resulting device presents a practical, low-maintenance intervention for hygiene-sensitive environments such as lecture theatres and administrative corridors.

This study examined the impact of forensic accounting on the growth and development of the Nigerian economy, with specific focus on fraud investigation, litigation support, expert witness services, and financial reporting quality enhancement. The study adopted a survey research design, targeting 110 respondents comprising accountants, auditors, forensic practitioners, and finance officers in selected public sector institutions and professional accounting firms in Edo State. Out of the distributed questionnaires, 110 were duly completed and analyzed using E- Views 10 and SPSS 22. Descriptive statistics and regression analysis were employed to evaluate the data and test the research hypotheses at the 5% significance level. The findings revealed that fraud investigation, expert witness services, and financial reporting quality enhancement significantly influence economic growth and development, with expert witness services exerting the strongest effect. Conversely, litigation support was found to have no significant impact, suggesting institutional and systemic limitations in its application. The study recommends strengthening fraud investigation frameworks, improving expert witness training, embedding forensic oversight in financial reporting, and reforming the judicial system to maximize the developmental potential of forensic accounting practices.

Taxation is the nucleus and the path to modern development. Thus, the study was to assess the impact of poor taxation on the development of Local Government Areas. This is because local government as the third tier of government and the closest to the people especially in the rural areas needed revenue to provide basic social amenities to the people. But it is unfortunate to note that the local government management have not lived up to expectation especially to provide basic social amenities to the rural people. Thus, the objective of the research was to analyze the extent to which poor taxation had affected the development of those areas. The researcher used primary and secondary methods of data collection to generate the needed data. The data obtained through questionnaire was presented in tables and expressed in simple percentages. The following were some of the findings which included poor development of the areas, lack of basic social amenities to the rural people and lack of effective tax collection mechanisms. The study also revealed that poor taxation by local government in Nigeria has affected the spread of development to all the nooks and crannies of the country. Thus local government councils and their management should strategically plan on proper measures to generate revenue as to meet with their functions as provided by the constitution of the country

This study investigated the responsibilities of school managers in implementing the national policy on education for school development in public senior secondary schools in Ovia North East Local Government Area, Benin City, Edo State. The study aimed at finding solutions to the challenges faced by school managers in the implementation of the National policy on education in public secondary schools of Ovia North East Local Government Area, Benin City, Edo State. To achieve the purpose of the study, three research questions and a null hypothesis were raised and tested. dopting the descriptive survey design, data for the study were collected using an instrument which is a Questionnaire. The reliability coefficient of the Questionnaire was 0.76. The random sampling techniques was employed in the selection of 100 teachers who were randomly chosen from 20 public senior secondary schools in Ovia North East Local Government Area, Benin City, Edo State. The collected data were analyzed using the descriptive statistics (mean) and Pearson’s product moment correlation formula for testing the hypotheses. It was revealed by the study that the school management experience the issue of finance which result to poor implementation of the national policy on education in public senior secondary schools in Ovia North East Local Government Area, Benin City, Edo State.

This study examines the impact of youth organizations on the development of Uselu community in Benin City, Edo State. The role of youth organizations in community development cannot be overstated, as they serve as a platform for young people to contribute to the social, economic, and political development of their communities. Using a mixed-methods approach, this study investigates the activities, challenges, and achievements of youth organizations in Uselu community, as well as their impact on the community's development. The findings of this study reveal that youth organizations in Uselu community have made significant contributions to the community's development, including the provision of education and healthcare services, infrastructure development, and empowerment of young people. However, the study also identifies challenges facing these organizations, including inadequate funding, lack of government support, and limited capacity. The study recommends that government and other stakeholders provide support to youth organizations in Uselu community to enhance their capacity and impact. The study contributes to the literature on youth organizations and community development, and provides insights for policymakers and practitioners working in this field.