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ABSTRACT<br><br><br> The study investigates the use of ICT in English Language pedagogy in selected<br><br><br> secondary schools in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The study is based on social theory<br><br><br> of learning and the theory of motivation. Four research questions and three null<br><br><br> hypotheses were developed to guide the study.<br><br><br> Descriptive survey design was<br><br><br> employed. The study covered ten (10) Public Secondary Schools in Port Harcourt<br><br><br> Local Government Area. A sample of 367 students and 53 teachers were selected,<br><br><br> using random sampling technique.<br><br><br> The instrument for data collection was a<br><br><br> questionnaire developed by the researcher. To establish the internal consistency of<br><br><br> the questionnaire, Cronbach’s alpha reliability technique was used. The data collected<br><br><br> were analyzed using mean and standard deviation. Z-test statistics was used for<br><br><br> testing the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The study found that teachers’<br><br><br> incompetence and the nonavailability of ICT facilities hindered the use of ICT in<br><br><br> teaching and learning English Language in Public Secondary Schools in Port Harcourt.<br><br><br> It was also found that there was no significance difference between teachers’ and<br><br><br> students’ use of ICT facilities in the teaching and learning of English Language. The<br><br><br> researcher recommended that teachers of English Language be trained on how to<br><br><br> employ ICT tools in language teaching, and that these facilities be made availability in<br><br><br> secondary schools by the government and proprietors

This study concentrates on exploring corruption and social injustice in Nigeria. From time past, the main issue affecting the progress of the country on both national and international scale is corruption and social injustice. It is so deeply complex that Nigeria is regularly used as a reference for anything corrupt. The illegal carting away of natural resources and public funds for personal gain has seriously destabilized the progress of the country and the people. The terrible nature of corruption and societal injustice has been encouraged by the government in its ability to turn a blind eye to serious crimes. This research therefore examines the features of these corrupt acts, revealing the impact it has had on the country and the people. Additionally, the crippling effects of these injustice are engaged as shown in the selected poetry collections as well as the expected negative response of the people, to these practices.

This study investigated social variables and drug abuse among undergraduate students of University of Calabar, Cross River State Nigeria. Four research questions and four null hypothesis was postulated to guide the study. Literature review was carried out based on the variables of the study. Correlational research design was used for the study. A simple random sampling technique was adopted to select two hundred (200) final year students, with the population of 1485 students in the department of social science education out of five(5) departments in the faculty of Arts & social science education; With a population of 1485 final year students. The instrument used for data collection was a well structured questionnaire titled Social variables and drug abuse questionnaire (SVDAQ). Pearson product moment correlation statistics and Analysis of variance was employed to test the hypothesis and all hypothesis were tested at .05 level of significance. Results of data analysis were presented on tables. The study established that there is significant relationship between social variables and drug abuse among undergraduate students of the university of Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. Based on the findings and conclusion of the study, it was recommended among others that awareness should be created for the society on the general effect of drug abuse on health of university undergraduates, youths should be sensitized to realize that excessive or even small intake of illicit drugs has inhibitory effect on their brain and life in totality and the government should establish drug rehabilitation centers with the help of the ministry of health to rehabilitate any student who engages in drugs.

The study was on Environmental Sanitation Authority and Waste Management in River's State”. The aim of the study was to examine the impact of poor policy implementation in driving waste management, collections and recycling development in River's State and its influence on the social economic development and overall development process in Nigeria thereby unraveling the influence of citizen’s participation and its impact on the political development and overall development process of Nigeria. Primary and secondary sources of data were used, 200 questionnaires were administered and retrieved, and the secondary sources include textbooks, journal, newspapers, and internet e.t.c. The Structural functionalist Theory by Herbert Spencer (1874). Served as the theoretical framework. The study aims to investigate any potential correlation between Environmental Sanitation Authority and Waste Management and national development within Nigeria. The study revealed a complex and diverse population with various social, economic, and political backgrounds. The citizens are deeply affected by issues such as poverty, unemployment, and lack of access to basic services such as healthcare and education due to improper waste management.

Abstract<br> <br> This study investigates the microbial load and shelf life of preserved tomatoes to assess their quality and safety during storage. Fresh tomatoes were processed and preserved using different preservation methods such as heat treatment, salt addition, and refrigeration. Microbial counts were determined at regular intervals using standard plate count methods. Results showed that microbial load increased gradually with storage time, with higher counts observed in samples stored at room temperature compared to refrigerated ones. Proper preservation techniques significantly reduced microbial growth and extended the shelf life of the tomatoes. The study concludes that temperature and hygienic processing are key factors in maintaining the safety and quality of preserved tomato products.

Project aimed to design and construct a fence that meets the specific needs of the<br> mosque while adhering to civil engineering principles. Security and privacy concerns <br> were the primary drivers for this initiative, with the mosque serving as a place of worship <br> for female students and staff who require a safe and private space.. The compressive <br> strength of the cubes produced in the laboratory with curing days 7, 14 and 28 days are The<br> 15.16N/mm2<br> , 18.73N/mm2<br> and 19.96N/mm2<br> respectively. The completed fence, though <br> unfinished, successfully addressed the primary concerns of security and privacy. This <br> project contributed to the development of Civil Engineering skills, particularly in <br> perimeter fencing design and construction. Recommendations for future phases include <br> using durable, low-maintenance materials, completing the remaining construction, and <br> encouraging similar hands-on projects to enhance students' practical skills in Civil <br> Engineering. Overall, this project has improved the safety and privacy of the Mosque's <br> users while providing valuable learning experiences for the students involved.

ABSTRACT<br><br> Early childhood education (ECE) is important for preparing young children for school and life. This study examined the comparative study of effectiveness of ECE in public and private primary schools, case study, Okitipupa Local Government Area (LGA) of Ondo State. Five purposes of study were generated for this research work which includes examining the: (i) teaching and learning materials used in public and private early childhood centers in Okitipupa LGA of Ondo State (ii) quality of personnel available for early childhood education in public and private primary schools in Okitipupa LGA of Ondo State (iii) classroom management for early childhood education in public and private primary schools in Okitipupa LGA of Ondo State (iv) level of compliance of teacher-pupil ratio for early childhood education in public and private primary schools in Okitipupa LGA of Ondo State (v) availability of outdoor play materials in early childhood education in private and public primary schools in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State, out of which five research questions were raised to guide the study. <br><br> The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The target population for the study consisted of 2,786 public and private school teachers in Okitipupa LGA. Multi-stage sampling technique of stratified and proportionate (7.5%) sampling procedure were used to select 200 respondents. The instrument was subjected to face and content validity by supervisor and 2 other experts. The reliability score of 0.75 was obtained using Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC). The data gathered were analysed using the descriptive statistics of frequency count and percentage for demographic data while mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions. <br><br> The findings of the study revealed that: <br><br> the usage of teaching and learning materials for public and private early childhood centers in Okitipupa LGA of Ondo State was high, the quality of personnel available for early childhood education in public and private primary schools in Okitipupa LGA of Ondo State was high, the effectiveness of classroom management for early childhood education in public and private primary schools in Okitipupa LGA of Ondo State was high, the level of compliance of teacher-pupil ratio for early childhood education in public and private primary schools in Okitipupa LGA of Ondo State was low, the available outdoor play materials in early childhood education in private and public primary schools in Okitipupa LGA of Ondo State was high.<br><br> Based on the findings, the study concluded that the usage of teaching and learning materials, quality of personnel available, effectiveness of classroom management, and availability of outdoor play materials for public and private primary schools in Okitipupa LGA of Ondo State were high except the level of compliance of teacher-pupil ratio for public and private primary schools which was low. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others that the government should provide funding and policy support to equip schools with quality learning materials as well as recruit and deploy more qualified teachers to reduce overcrowding classrooms.

CT<br><br><br><br> The research work examined the impact of Whatsapp Usage On Students Academic Performance: A Study Of Federal Polytechnic Oko. The research objective were to find out the frequency of WhatsApp platform usage by the students of Federal Polytechnic Oko and whether exposure to WhatsApp has any negative influence on the educational growth and performance of students in Federal Polytechnic Oko. The study used survey method as its research design with a sample size of 400. Questionnaire was data of instrument of collection. The study revealed that Students of Federal Polytechnic Oko are daily and very often exposed to WhatsApp, that MTN followed by Airtel are the mobile networks students of Federal Polytechnic majorly used to access their WhatsApp platform, that WhatsApp have bridged the gap of information imbalance between the students and school management and that students of Federal Polytechnic Oko derive information, advert and jokes gratification from WhatsApp usage. The study concluded that The presence of positive and negative sides of WhatsAPP does not change the fact that the tools has gained an important place in our lives, and starting to take their place in education. In a nutshell, this research has explained that WhatsApp Messenger indeed contributes positively as an information dissemination platform among the Federal Polytechnic Oko students. The study recommended that students using WhatsApp must set timeline for themselves in other to reduce addiction, WhatsApp Group Administrator must set up time to lock up the group when there is no relevant information to be posted and Schools management should develop good WhatsApp contents that will assist students in their learning activities.