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Factors contributing to school dropout among girls in Tanzania

The study aims to examine the factors contributing to school dropout among girls in Tanzania. Dodoma, Lindi, Pwani and Singida were the case areas of the study, in which, 315 people were selected and various methods of data collection such as in-depth interview, administered questionnaire and focus group discussion were applied. The findings showed that, girls’ dropout is high in both primary and secondary level compared to boys while the factors reported to be contributing to dropout were ...

Role of Vocational and Technical Education Towards the Development of National Economy for Self Sustainance

Abstract This paper examines the role of vocational and technical education towards the development of national economy for self-sustenance. Vocational and technical education being the education that makes an individual to be self reliance, non- dependence on white collar job also served as the education that boost the economy situation of the nation and alleviate poverty among the citizens. This paper points out the importance of vocational and technical education and its concept, the conc...

A SURVEY OF PRINCIPALS' AWARNESS OF THE POLICY DIRECTIVES ON THE IMPLEMENTATION AND STRUCTURE OF THE NEW SENIOR SECONDARY EDUCATION CURRICULUM (SSEC)

Abstract This study is a survey of principals’ awareness of the policy directives on the implementation and structure of the new Senior Secondary Education Curriculum. A total of  hundred (100)school principals from hundred public and private senior secondary schools in the six Area Councils in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja  were used for the study.  Principals’Awareness   of   the   Structure   and   Mode   of   Implementation   of   the   SSEC   Que...

THE IMPACT OF POOR REVENUE GENERATION ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT Revenue generation is the nucleus and the path to modern development. Thus, the study was to assess the impact of poor revenue generation on the development of Local Government Areas. Consequent upon the fact that this tier of government is the closest to the people, and it will required revenue to meet the social and infrastructural expectations of its people. But it is worrisome that the level has fallen below expectations, vis-à-vis its inability to provide basic social ameni...

NIGERIA FOREIGN DEBT AND THEIR CHALLENGES IN ECONOMY RECOVERY

Foreign debt, otherwise known as external debt, is the part of total debt held by creditors of foreign countries, i.e. non-residents of the debtor's country. According to BUSINESS DICTIONARY, Foreign Debt is an amount a country owes to other countries either directly as a result of government –to-government loans or indirectly because of negative balance of trade Foreign debt is placed within four broad categories: Private non-guaranteed debtPublic and publicly guaranteed debtCentra...

ASSESSMENT OF PEER PRESSURE GROUP AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS ON THE ADMINISTRATION OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN OGUN STATE, NIGERIA.

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1     Background of the Study Education is a basic need and a human right that should be accorded to all human beings solely by the reason of being human being. Sharkar Rao (2015) admitted that every child has a need to attend school. Hence, schools are seen as providers of education formally. Iyiola Sunday (1991) in Okeke Benson (2007) concluded saying:  no matter who you are, you are not bigger than education itself. It makes you what you are and can always ma...

NEMA, State Contigency Response Agencies and the Conflict Refugee Management in Northeastern Nigeria: A Social Work Perspective

There have been a number of uprising in the Nigeria society o f resent. The Northeastern states have received a number of these upraising.   For example when the Boko Haram insurgency started in the North Eastern parts of Nigeria some years ago, majority of Nigerians felt it will come and go like other conflict challenges the country has had in the past. Though there are a number of different conflicts plaguing the North Eastern part of Nigeria, the Boko Haran insurgence has   remain the ...

The Causes of Pirate Attack on the Gulf of Guinea And the Adopted Solution in Africa

In this paper, the research study on the causes of pirate attack on the gulf of guinea and the adopted solution in Africa is welcomed.  This method was emphasized to solve and address the abnormal pirate attacks paraded on the gulf of guinea which involves the loss of lives, goods worth of millions, properties, ships, cargoes, income revenues, import and export materials and equipment that worth million dollars and investment, lost to pirates attacks especially the countries that sail across...

Computation of the Earth's Gravity Anomalies of Southwestern Nigeria Using the Gravity Model Equation

This seminar report is meant to determine the Earth’s gravity anomalies of south-western Nigeria using the gravity model equation. This development has led to the formulation of rigorous mathematical analysis. The gravity anomalies data over the area of study are generated from a computer program written in MAT-LAB, which is then contoured to produce a 3-Dimensional anomaly maps.

TYPES, FACTORS, EFFECTS OF VIOLENCE AND COPING STRATEGIES BY WOMEN IN REHABILITATION CENTRES IN NIGERIA.

ABSTRACT   The study was informed by the need to examine the types, factors, consequences of violence and coping strategies by women in rehabilitation centres in Nigeria. The design was descriptive survey were a sample 75 respondents from a population of 105female in the NAPTIP rehabilitation centres in the 6 geopolitical zones. The objectives of this study were to examine the types, factors and consequences of violence against women. The study has the following research questions: what are ...

NUCLEAR MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING (NMRI)

Abstract This paper investigates the physics concepts, basic principles, basic procedure, merit and demerit of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging.  As a widely used medical technique, this type of imaging utilizes the inherent magnetic properties of protons in human cells.  Superconducting magnets are generally enclosed in a large housing unit to scan various parts of the body. Although there are no biological hazards yet associated with this technique, extreme caution must be taken when wo...

The impact of rapid population increase on economic growth in Nigeria

The study examined the effect of rapid population increase on economic growth in Nigeria. Data was collected from well structured questionnaire administered to the residents of Ondo state. Data collected was analyzed using mean, standard deviation, frequency counts and percentages. Findings revealed that Human capital development has positive impact on economic growth in Nigeria. It was also discloded thst population growth has great effect on economic growth. Similarly, findings revealed th...

Social factors as determinants of attitude of University of Ibadan undergraduate students towards their counterparts with hearing impairment

ABSTRACT There have been different kinds of attitudes formed towards students with hearing impairment by their counterparts with normal hearing at the University of Ibadan. This has negative effects on the social and academic adjustment of students with hearing impairment and there have been few studies on this subject in the literature.  Therefore, the study sought to provide solutions to this problem.   Many researches have been carried out on the attitude of students w...

The numerical and comparative analysis of savings and loan scheme using cooperative bank and contributory schemes

ABSTRACT This study was designed to investigate the numerical and comparative analysis of savings and loan facilities using cooperative societies, banks and contributory schemes. The sample used for this study consisted of the market women/men, St Joseph cooperative society and Adeyemi college of education cooperative societies in ondo west local government of ondo state. The validated questionnaire were administered to 200 respondents in the selected population also six research hypothesis w...

CAUSES OF DIVORCE AND ITS EFFECT ON CHILD UP-BRINGING AMONG WOMEN IN OJI-RIVER L.G.A, ENUGU STATE.

08132208096 This research work titled “the causes of divorce and its effect on child up bring among women in Oji-River L.G.A, Enugu State examine the relationship between divorce and its effect on child up bringing among women in Oji-River L.G.A. The researcher adopted survey design. The population of the study consists of the entire population of Oji-River L.G.A, which consist of 79,280. The sample size of this study is 399. The sampling techniques used in this study are purposive and stra...


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