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Item IoT-Based Intelligent System for Real-Time Soil Nutrient Monitoring and Decision Support in Farming: Potential for Deployment in Rice Farming in Nigeria(CUJOSTECH, 2025-04) AJiboye, Johnson Adegbenga; Usman A. U.; Salawu, N.; Gana, A. S.; Mohammed, H. K.; Ajiboye, M. A.This paper presents a comprehensive examination of the design, potential implementation, and existing technological landscape of Internet of Things (IoT)-based intelligent soil nutrient monitoring systems for rice farming. While the paper presents a model contextualized for Niger State, its findings offer insights relevant to rice-producing regions across Nigeria. Rice farmers face significant challenges related to soil fertility management, often due to reliance on inefficient traditional methods. By reviewing recent developments in sensor integration, embedded systems, and cloud-based platforms, this paper explores how such technologies can be applied to provide continuous, real-time monitoring of essential soil parameters like nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), pH, temperature, and moisture. The findings suggest that IoT-enabled systems, complemented by mobile applications and decision-support tools, offer a low-cost and scalable solution to enhance yield, optimize fertilizer use, and improve data-driven decision-making for small and medium-scale farmers. This paper aims to provide a state-of-the-art overview of current trends and contextualize the proposed system within the global and local technological ecosystem.Item Cancer Chemotherapy: A Review Update of the Mechanisms of Action, Prospects and Associated Problems(BIOMED Natural and Applied Science, 2021) Aishatu, Mustapha; Abdulfatai, Ismail; Jonathan, Ibrahm; Dauda, Muhammed; Opeyemi, N. Hassan; Peter, I. Ugwunnaji; Eustace, B. BerinyuyCancer is one of the leading causes of death in developed countries, responsible for about 25% of all deaths. On a yearly basis, 0.5% of the population is diagnosed with cancer. Treatment options include surgery, radiotherapy, and systemic therapies such as chemotherapy, endocrine therapy, and targeted agents. Conventional chemotherapeutical agents act by creating toxic effects on all dividing cells. The toxic byproducts of some chemotherapeutic drugs are deposited mainly in the liver producing hepatotoxicity, leading to many side-effects like loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps and constipation, anemia, fatigue, hyperthermia, loss of hair, etc. In this review update, the benefits and problems of chemotherapy have been highlighted and the mechanisms involved in cancer formation, groups of chemotherapeutic agents, as well as method of chemotherapeutic administration, have been discussed.Item Prevalence of protozoan parasites in some freshwater fishes of Dangana Lake Lapai, Niger State Nigeria(International Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry 2020; 5(2): 13-16, 2020) Mohammed Yakubu Manbe; Adamu Kabir Mohammed; Ismail Abdulfatai; Umar Muaz; Kanki HussainiPrevalence of protozoan parasites in some freshwater fishes of Dangana Lake Lapai were studied. A total of 184 fish from four (4) species were examined for ecto-parasites in the lake which were Clarias gariepinus (55), Tilapia zilli (51), Oreochromis nilocticus (41), and Leptocypris nilocticus (37). The parts of the fish that were examined are gills, skin, and fins. In all, 5 different protozoan parasites were isolated from the fish samples examined. The overall prevalence of protozoan parasites in sampled fishes was 84.76%. The percentage incidence revealed that Clarias gariepinus recorded 23.36%, Tilapia zilli, 22.28%, Oreochromis nilocticus, 20.10%, and Leptocypris nilocticus and 19.02% incidence. Five (5) species of protozoan parasites were encountered namely Ichthyobodo sp Gyrodactylus sp. Trichodina sp Caprina sp. and Microsporideans sp. The study revealed high protozoan prevalence from the study areaItem Assessment of some physicochemical parameters of Moussa stream, Bida, Niger State Nigeria(Journal of Public Health and environmental Pollution, 2020-09) Mohammed, Y. M.; Arimoro, F. O.; Ayanwale, A. V.; Adamu, K. M.; Ismail, A.; Umar M.; Kanki, H.The physicochemical characteristics of Moussa stream were studied monthly from January to August 2017 using standard methods and procedure. The results from the stream showed that water Temperature (24.9-27.5 C), Depth (14.7-45.8cm), Flow velocity (0.14-0.23 m/s), pH (6.33-8.6), Dissolved oxygen (3.10- 10.00 mg/L), Biochemical oxygen demand (2.0-7.0 mg/L), Turbidity (61-285NTU), Conductivity (20-63 µ/cm), Alkalinity (8-30 mg/L), Nitrate (0.87-3.85 mg/L), Phosphate (0.31-1.01mg/L) and Sodium (0.9- 13.5mg/L). All the physicochemical parameters were within the maximum permissible limit except Dissolved Oxygen (3.1-10 mg/L). All the parameters showed no significant difference (p>0.05) among all the sampling stations except depth and flow velocity which differed significantly (p<0.05) among all the sampling stations. Similarly temperature, depth and flow velocity showed no significant difference among sampling season. pH, DO, BOD, turbidity conductivity alkalinity, Nitrate Phosphate and Sodium differed significantly among sampling seasons. The deteriorating water quality were implications of pollution stress caused by different anthropogenic activities.Item Continuous Professional Development Dissemination and Knowledge Addition for Building Construction Professionals Belonging to Built Environment Regulatory Bodies(International Journal of Engineering Management and Humanities (IJEMH), 2025) Alaezi, J. O.; Umbugala, M. D.; Mubarak, R. I.; Agidani, J.; Igwe, C. O.Item In vivo Antioxidant and Hepato-Protective Properties of Stem Bark Methanol Extract of Vitex doniana(Advance Research in Life Science, 2020-10) Simon, C. Mai lafiya; Sheridan, O. Kolawole; Abdulazeez, K. Adeniyi,; Bala, A. Muhammed; Abdulfatai, Ismail; Adenine, R. Alawode; Bashir, LawalThe harmful effects that accompany the use of orthodox antioxidant medicine have necessitated the hunt for inherent antioxidants from plants extracts. In the present study, the in vivo antioxidant and hepato-protective activities of Vitex doniana against carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) induced liver damage in albino rats were investigated. The hepatoprotective activities of the methanol extract of Vitex doniana stem bark were compared with Silymarin, a known hepatoprotective drug. Twenty-five (25) male albino adult rats were grouped into five (5) each. Group 1 and 2 was used as the normal and negative control respectively. Group 3-5 were treated with 200 mg/kg, 400 mg/kg methanol extract of Vitex doniana stem bark and 100 mg/kg Silymarin respectively. Results indicated that elevated levels of serum ALT, AST and ALB, and reduced serum SOD, GST and CAT in CCl4-hepatotoxic rats was an evidence of impairment in liver function. Administration of methanol extract of Vitex doniana stem bark (200 and 400 mg/kg body weight) and standard control drug Silymarin (100 mg/kg) have no significant (P>0.05) effect on CCl4- induced elevations of the ALT and AST levels while the reduction in albumin concentration, total proteins, SOD, GST and CAT due to CCl4 was reversed. In conclusion, Vitex doniana exhibited significant antioxidant and hepatoprotective properties in CCL4 induced liver damage in rat, and thus could be used and incorporated in the development of new and effective antioxidant drugs.Item Evaluation of the Implementation of Automotive Mechatronic Programme in Vocational Enterprise Institutions in Nigeria(International Journal of Industrial Technology Education, Engineering, Science and Education (IJITESED), 2021) Igwe, C. O.; Abdulkadir, M.; Mustafa, A.; Nma, T. N.; Aliyu, T.; Nma, Y. A.The study was designed to evaluate the implementation of automotive mechatronics programme of the Vocational Enterprise Institutions (VEIs) in Nigeria. Two research questions and two null hypotheses guided the study. A descriptive survey research design was employed for the study. The study was conducted in three VEIs offering automotive mechatronics programme in FCT Abuja and Kaduna State. A total of 90 respondents comprising of 14 administrators 32 instructors and 44 technical staff drawn from the three National Board for Technical Education accredited Vocational Enterprise Institutions offering Automotive Mechatronics Programme in Federal Capital Territory, Abuja and Kaduna State was used as a total population for the study, A structured questionnaire titled: Automotive Mechatronics Programme Evaluation Implementation Questionnaire (AMPEIQ) developed by the researchers and validated by three experts from Industrial and Technology Education Department, Federal University of Technology, Minna was used for data collected for the study. The reliability coefficient of the instrument was 0.78 using Cronbach Alpha statistics. Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS Version 23) was used for the data analysis. Mean, standard deviation, frequency and percentage were the statistical tools used for answering research questions while ANOVA Statistics was used to analyze the null hypotheses formulated for the study at 0.05 level of significant. The findings of the study revealed among others that: the available training equipment/facilities were rarely often used and most teaching methods needed for effective implementation of automotive mechatronics programme were rarely often used. Based on the findings it was recommended that: The VEIs in FCT Abuja and Kaduna State should adhere to the NBTE minimum requirement of training equipment/facilities for the implementation of the automotive mechatronics programmes, the available training equipment/facilities in the VEIs in FCT Abuja and Kaduna State should be effectively utilized for the implementation of the automotive mechatronics programmes, the automotive mechatronics instructors/technical staff of the VEIs in FCT Abuja and Kaduna State should be encourage to adopt wide range of teaching methods in teaching automotive mechatronics.Item A Comparative Study of Compressed Earth Bricks (Ceb's) and Sandcrete Blocks for Building Construction(Nigerian Journal of Technological Research (NJTR), 2017) Kareem, W. B.; Okwori, R. O.; Kagara, A. B.; Igwe, C. O.; Ayandokun, S. T.This study examined the production and testing of sandcrete bricks and compressed earth bricks (CEB’s) with a view to comparing their strength and moisture content of materials used. Some units of sandcrete bricks and laterite bricks were made using machine vibrated sandcrete brick mould and hydraulic brick making machine respectively. The bricks were tested to determine their moisture content and compressive strength. The results obtained from the tests were compared with the specifications of Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute (2006), Nigerian Building Code (2006), and Nigerian Industrial Standards (2000). The results indicated that the compressive strength of 300x150x170 sandcrete bricks varies from.1.3 N/mm² to 2.6 N/mm², as the curing age increases from 7 to 28 days. For laterite bricks, the strength varies from 1.0N/mm² at 7 days to 2.2N/mm² at 28 days. All the bricks produced satisfied the minimum requirements in terms of compressive strength, by all available codes, but the compressive strength of sandcrete bricks is higher than the CEB's. It was concluded that sandcrete bricks have better strength compare to compressed earth brick, more so compressed earth bricks (CEB's) absorb more water than sandcrete bricks, and:‘sandcrete bricks can be use as substructure (foundation unit). It was recommended among others that sandcrete bricks should be used for foundation of a building.Item Information technology service provision in Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET): Implication for Sustainable Development in 21st Century Nigeria(Benue State University Journal of Education, 2017) Igwe, C. O.; Nwankwo, F. C.; Akawu, L. A.; Tauheed, H. N.; Abubakar, G. L.The provision of technology information services for effective Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Programme in Nigeria is a sine-qua-non for sustainable development in the 21st century. Access to, and ability to use information among Nigerians is one of the most important factors that can sustain Nigerian as the giant of Africa and enable it achieve its dream as one of the twenty largest world economies by the year 2020. The main drivers of ICT in TVET emanate from attempts to meet the demand of maturing or emerging knowledge economies which includes keeping pace with ICT and new technologies in the workplace. TVET is a type of education which prepares individuals for the world of work and also is a viable tool for sustainable development. The economic and industrial development of any nation in the 21st century is propelled by effective integration of ICT in TVET through the provision of technology information services. This is saddled with some challenges like infrastructure-related challenges, availability and accessibility of information technology resources and poor funding Recommended among others, improved maintenance culture on the systems and ICT tools and regular facilities upgrade. The government and relevant stakeholders should Improve budgetary allocation for adequate funding. Also, the private sector should contribute in both financial and material resources toward the provision of technology information services for effective TVET programme in Nigeria. The implication of ITSP in TVET for sustainable development in the 21st century is that TVET can now aim to reach its full potential. Today information technology has been integrated in the process of education and training, leading to a view concept of e-learning and TVET.Item Improving Safety Procedure and Accident Prevention on Construction Sites in Abuja, Nigeria(ATBU Journal of Technology and Educational Research (JOTER), 2019) Igwe, C. O.; Kareem, W. B.; Stephen, M. D.; Nwachukwu, A. O.The study determined ways of improving safety procedure and accident prevention on construction sites in Abuja, Nigeria. Today, construction sites are considered as one of the most hazardous places in the world. The population of the study was 100 (20 professional builders and 80 building professionals). Two research questions were raised and two hypotheses were formulated that guided the study and tested at 0.05 level of significance. A twenty (20) items instrument title improving Safety procedures and Accident prevention on construction Sites (QISPAPCS) questionnaire was developed by the researcher and used for data collection. The questionnaire was validated by three specialist and. A pilot of the instrument was carried out. A reliability coefficient of 0.08 was obtained using Cronbach alpha reliability method. Data was analyzed using mean, Standard Deviations and z-test statistics. Finding revealed among other that there are seven (7) major causes of accidents at buildings construction sites, there is no significant difference between the mean ratings of professional builders and technicians on the major causes of accident at building construction sites. Based on the findings, the study recommends among others that there should be training and appointment of a resident safety personnel/manager to implement safety policies and form a motoring control system to always remind workers about personal safety responsibility at the site