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ABSTRACT<br> This study examines the emergence and evolution of cryptocurrency discourse, focusing on its linguistic features and societal impact, using Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) as the theoretical framework. The research traces the development of cryptocurrency language from Bitcoin’s 2009 introduction to contemporary discussions on Twitter (2023–2025), analyzing key linguistic patterns—metaphors (“moon”), ideological framing (“decentralization”), technical jargon (“blockchain”), slang (“HODL”), hashtags (#Bitcoin), and persuasive rhetoric (“buy the dip”). It explores how this discourse reflects and shapes societal, economic, and technological factors, particularly in Nigeria’s context of banking distrust and youth-led crypto trading. Data were collected from Twitter posts, analyzed for ideological and transformative roles. Findings reveal that cryptocurrency discourse constructs libertarian ideologies, promotes decentralized finance, and contrasts with traditional financial language’s formality. The study contributes to linguistic research on technological innovation, offering insights for Nigerian traders, educators, and policymakers navigating the crypto landscape, and advancing CDA’s application to digital communication.

This study investigates the impact of parental involvement on the career development of university students in Nigeria. Career development is a critical aspect of students’ transition from university to the labor market, yet parental influence remains understudied in the Nigerian context. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. A sample of 300 undergraduate students from 3 universities in Nigeria was selected using stratified random sampling. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire titled “Parental Involvement and Career Development Questionnaire” (PICDQ). Data analysis was done using mean, standard deviation, and Pearson Product Moment Correlation. Findings revealed that parental involvement in career decision-making, financial support, and emotional encouragement significantly influences students’ career choice, self-efficacy, and career planning. The study concludes that active and supportive parental involvement enhances positive career development outcomes. It recommends that universities should organize career counseling programs that include parents to equip them with current labor market information.

This study evaluates the effect of aging and marinating with ginger and turmeric on the microbial count of spent layer meat. Sixteen (16) spent layerswere used for the study. A total of four treatments: grilled control (no marination),grilled with ginger, grilled with turmeric, grilled with ginger and turmeric, fresh control (no marination), fresh with ginger, fresh with turmeric, fresh with ginger and turmeric, and four replications having one (1) spent layers in each replicate, were used for the study. The findings from the study showed that meat without marination had a high microbial load, indicating vulnerability to spoilage and contamination. Ginger treatment reduced TBC to 1.50E+07 CFU/g, demonstrating its antimicrobial properties. Turmeric treatment recorded the highest TBC at 2.67E+07 CFU/g, suggesting it may create conditions for certain bacteria to thrive. The combination treatment yielded a TBC of 1.19E+07 CFU/g, suggesting a synergistic effect. The findings for TFC showed significant differences (p

This study is an empirical examination of Firms 'Other National Corporate Disclosures and Profitability of Listed Manufacturing Firms in Nigeria from 2014 to 2023. Four hypotheses were formulated in line with the objectives of the study. Ex-post facto research design was adopted in the study. The study population was made up of the 40 listed actively traded manufacturing firms in Nigeria. This population was also considered as the sample size of 40 using census sampling technique. Secondary sources data were collected through reviewing of the firm's annual reports from 2014-2023. 7he data obtained were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple regression analyses. The results revealed that five year financial summary disclosures have a significant positive influence on firm's profitability; value added statement disclosures have a significant positive effect on firms profitability (ROA) of listed manufacturing firm’s in Nigeria, there is a significant impact of investment property analysis (IPA) on profitability of the listed manufacturing firms in Nigeria; and also there is a significant join influence of five year financial summary (FYFS), Value Added Statement (VAS) and investment Property Analysis (PA) disclosures on profitability (ROA) of the listed manufacturing firms in Nigeria. It was concluded that five year financial summary;, statement of value Added and investment Property Analysis disclosures are the significant other national disclosures that influence profitability (ROA) of the listed manufacturing firms in Nigeria. It was recommended among others that, the regulators and other supervisory authorities especially FRCN and SEC should ensure that all listed manufacturing companies comply with these "other national financial statements. IFRSB should in no distant time integral these "other national disclosures" as an integral part of the sets of general purpose financial statements.

This project presents the design and implementation of a highway speed checker system which provides a simple way to traffic authorities for monitoring of all the vehicles from the control room. This system calculates the speed and GPS/GPRS coordinates continuously and these GPS coordinates helps to find out the area in which the vehicle has been present and the maximum speed allowed in the respective area. The speed and the coordinates of vehicle calculated are continuously stored in a memory card. If the speed of any vehicle exceeds the speed limit, the driver is alerted through a buzzer indicating the same. If the driver still does not drive within the speed limit, an SMS, which contains the vehicle registration number, and the over speed reading of the speedometer will be sent to the traffic regulatory mobile phone.

This study investigates the statistical relationship between population growth and food demand in Nigeria using time-series data spanning from 1990 to 2024. As Nigeria continues to experience rapid population growth, concerns over national food security have intensified. The research employed descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and multiple linear regression models, Findings revealed a strong and statistically significant positive correlation (r = 0.872) between population and food demand. Also, in the multiple regression model, population and food imports were positive and significant predictors, while inflation had a negative impact. GDP per capita did not significantly influence food demand. The study concludes that population growth is a major driver of food demand in Nigeria. It recommends that policy makers invest in agricultural development, implement population control strategies, and manage inflation to ensure sustainable food security. The research contributes to the growing body of knowledge advocating for data-driven policy planning in developing economies.

This research work investigated the branding and competitive edge among bread bakers in Idah Metropolis. The specific objectives of the study were to determine the degree to which brand equity can affect competitive edge in Idah Metropolis; determine the effect of brand image on competitive edge in Idah Metropolis; and ascertain the effect that brand name can make on competitive edge in Idah Metropolis. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The population size was unknown while the sample size was 150. The study adopted the primary and secondary sources of data while the questionnaire was the instrument of data collection. The validity and reliability of the research instrument were ascertained. Multiple regression statistics was used to test the formulated hypotheses at 5% level of significance. The finding showed that there is a significant effect of the three variables on competitive edge among bread bakers in Idah metropolis. The study recommended that Bakery businesses should embrace the practice of product branding because the advantages outweigh any drawbacks. The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) should regularly run programmes to educate bakers and other SMEs on the importance of product branding.

The rapid evolution of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) has revolutionized global financial sectors, with computerized accounting systems (CAS) becoming pivotal in enhancing organizational performance. This study examines the effect of CAS on the performance of Access Bank Nigeria, focusing on operational efficiency, profitability, customer satisfaction, and implementation challenges. Against the backdrop of Nigeria’s competitive banking landscape, the research addresses gaps in empirical evidence on CAS’s role in driving performance metrics within the context of a leading Nigerian bank.<br> A descriptive survey design was adopted, utilizing structured questionnaires administered to 100 staff members across Access Bank’s accounting, finance, IT, and operations departments. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and regression models to test four null hypotheses. Findings revealed that CAS significantly enhances operational efficiency (β = 0.85, p < 0.001), profitability (β = 0.75, p < 0.001), and customer satisfaction (β = 0.90, p < 0.001), attributed to faster transaction processing, error reduction, and improved service delivery. However, challenges such as high implementation costs, technical skill gaps, and cybersecurity risks persist, underscoring systemic barriers to optimal CAS utilization.<br> The study concludes that while CAS adoption is critical to Access Bank’s performance, addressing technical and financial constraints is essential for maximizing benefits. Recommendations include targeted staff training, robust cybersecurity frameworks, and periodic system upgrades. This research contributes insights for banking institutions, policymakers, and academia, emphasizing the strategic integration of technology to bolster financial sector resilience in emerging economie