SUICIDE AN ETHICAL CONSIDERATION OF THE PHENOMENON.
The right to life, as it pertains to humans, is fundamental and serves as the basis for other rights. However, this right has been violated and challenged in various ways throughout history. While some advocate for the respect of human life, others seem indifferent to actions that threaten this fundamental right. These opposing viewpoints are broadly categorized as “Pro-life” and “Pro-choice.” Pro-lifers support maintaining the dignity of human life and oppose acts like abortion, ...
Rape, Law and Politics in Ancient Roman Society
The notorious rapes of Rhea Silvia, the Sabine women, Lucretia, and Livia are documented in Ancient Roman documents. These incidents had a profound impact on Roman history and were recorded throughout the political landscape. These terrifying incidents were interconnected with significant junctures in the political development of Rome, such as the founding of the city, the Republic, and the subsequent attempts at restoration after the turbulent Decemvirate period. This study sheds light on ho...
Issues in Traffic Law Administration in Nigeria
Abstract This work examined issues in traffic law administration in Nigeria. The paper traced the historical origin of the promulgation of traffic laws and establishment of traffic agencies in Nigeria. The study revealed that there are not only multiplicity of offenses and punishments in different statutory provisions in Nigeria, but that different agencies perform the same trac functions like arrest and prosecution with high chances of conflict of duties and without certainty where to draw t...
The Impact of Climate Change on African Commodity Trade
Africa is the world's second-largest continent, covering an area of approximately 30.2 million square kilometers. It is home to 54 countries, each with its unique culture, history, and natural resources. The continent is rich in natural resources, including oil, gas, minerals, and agricultural commodities, which are in high demand globally. The African continent plays a significant role in the global commodity trade, providing the world with critical raw materials. Africa is a leading produce...
Improving Stroke Prevention and Quantifying Outcomes Using a United States' City Model: Intervention Measurement through Population Survey and Hospital-Based Study
PROPOSAL: ABSTRACT Background: Currently stroke represents a serious problem in public health as one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity worldwide [1-3] with developing countries accounting for 85% of global deaths from stroke [1, 3-5]. A very good example explains how stroke seems to be increasing in Nigeria and the case fatality is unacceptably high [6]. Good perceptions and knowledge of stroke; a population’s knowledge of the stroke risk factor profiles, and good quality...
KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE OF INFERTILE WOMEN TOWARDS CHILD ADOPTION AS INFERTILITY MANAGEMENT IN A GOVERNMENT OWNED TEACHING HOSPITAL, IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT Infertility is a major societal problem with public health importance in developing countries. Infertile couples have few treatment alternatives. Most of the time, the expense of this treatment is not affordable for the average person, and the success rates with these kinds of treatments are low. Child adoption provides an alternative for infertile women to have children. The study investigated the knowledge and attitudes of infertile women towards child adoption as infertility manag...
ERODED REVERENCE OF YORUBA ROYALTY: PROGNOSIS TO MORAL BANKRUPTCY IN YORUBALAND
Abstract The Yoruba, as a people, culturally have great respect for their kings. The kings were taken to be the representatives of the gods until the advent of the Westerners. The respect the Yoruba had for their kings was primordial. The kings were the executive heads of government as well as the spiritual heads of the traditional religion. However, civilization has diminished the role and importance of kings in the Yorubaland. The kings who upheld the moral values of the people are no l...
THE ROLE OF IYA KAA IN THE YORUBA PRE-COLONIAL EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM: A TEMPLATE FOR DAY CARE CENTRES IN NIGERIA
Abstract The Yoruba educational system has provisions for the care of the young ones even before the advent of western education or formal education. An experienced woman is placed in charge of the young ones, she is known as Iya Kaa. Iya Kaa is the title given to a woman who is a specialist in the care of children, she is in charge of the children until the arrival of Parents from farms. In recent times, the number of full-time housewives in Africa’s urban areas is on a rapid decline, un...
Data Models of GIS
RASTER DATA MODELS AND OTHERS
Critically analysis of the ‘BIG DIG” central artery tunnel project in Boston, United States - QUAL 11016
Critical analysis of the ‘BIG DIG’’ central artery tunnel project in Boston, United States
Role of Innovation in Project Delivery
Without innovation, countries across the world would have struggled to enhance or sustain their economic growth, their living standards, their international competiveness and their infrastructural development (OECD, 2005). Meanwhile, it should be pointed out that the definition and application of the term innovation are largely context-based. It is for this reason that innovation does not technically mean the same thing to both manufacturers and service providers (DTI, 2007). It is also for t...
Influence of Socio-Demographic Variables and Television Broadcast on European Football Leagues Followership Among Football Fans in Ibadan Nigeria
The industry of Sports, and in particular, football, has become a veritable avenue to keep societies alive especially in recent years around the world. The objective of this study was to examine the Influence of Socio-Demographic Variables and Television Broadcast on European Football followership among fans in Ibadan, South West Nigeria.The research design involved a mixed-method approach, with the use of both qualitative and quantitative techniques.
Preference of Ram Lambs Raised on Different Bedding Materials
In sheep production, the choice of bedding materials affects production, animal growth, and animal welfare; therefore a balance must exist between animal comfort, and well being, cleanliness, and efficiency. This study investigated the preference of weaned ram lambs raised on three bedding materials (Sand, Straw, and Wood shavings) and Cement floor. A total of Eight (8) ram lambs (10-15kg) were randomly housed in a pen that was subdivided into 4 areas. Three of these areas had 1 of the 3 type...
INFLUENCE OF MONITORING AND EVALUATION ON PROJECT SUSTAINABILITY IN NIGERIA, A CASE STUDY OF LOCAL EMPOWERMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROJECT (LEEMP) IN BENUE STATE
ABSTRACTThis study examines the Influence of Monitoring and Evaluation on Project Sustainability inNigeria, A Case Study of Local Empowerment and Environmental Management Project(LEEMP) in Benue State. Monitoring and Evaluation (M & E) helps to track projectperformance at any given time and provides reasons for an observed project status. In thisstudy, M & E was defined as the key component of project management that gives controlover the main parameters that define a project; scope, quality,...