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Item Transforming the Curriculum for New Era Librarians in Tertiary Institutions: A Study of Federal University of Technology,Minna, Nigeria(West A frican Union University Institute Press, 2022-10) Saka Katamba Abubakar,; Madaki Abdulsalam Muhammad; Tauheed Halimah NeneItem Methods of Teaching Industrial and Technology Education(UDUS University Press Limited Sokoto, 2025) Igwe, C. O.; Hassan, A. M.Item Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Economic Development in Nigeria in the 21st Century. Entrepreneurship and Innovation(2017) Igwe, C. O.; Raymond, E.; Abutu, E.; Dantani, I. W.Item Proper Funding of Technology Education Institutions: A Condition for Sustainable Development of Nigerian Youths(Journal of Vocational and Adult Education (JOVAE), 2006) Igwe, C. O.; Ibeneme, O. T.This paper identifies the funding needs of technology education, which include purchase of new equipment, training and retraining of technology education teachers among others. It also considers the tragic consequences of improper funding of technology education institutions on the sustainable development of Nigerian youths. Constraints to proper funding were explored. It was observed that poor image and sole funding of technology education by government constitute a cog in the wheel of development and advancement of technology education in Nigeria. Finally, a call was made for involvement of the communities, foreign aids, industries, and technology education institutions in funding technology education.Item Gender Inequality in Technical and Vocational Education and Training: A challenge to Female Education in Nigeria(Journal of Nigerian Association of Teachers of Technology (JONATT), 2016) Owodunni, S. A.; Igwe, C. O.; Sanni, T. A.; Onatunde, E. K.This paper looks at the gender inequality in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) with respect to female education in Nigeria. It defined the concept of gender as socio cultural and is built based on the biological expectations of the individual on the basis of being male or female, and identifies wide range of gender issues militating against Technical and Vocational Education and Training development such as religion, stereotype, lack of adequate guidance and counseling services and cultural influences. The paper also looks at ways of encouraging female participation in TVET in Nigeria. Consequently, the paper recommended among others that a massive public orientation campaign, to encourage parents, teachers and the public at large towards female education in general and Technical and Vocational Education and Training in particular and a call for the removal and abolition of all socio-cultural, religious and political barriers inhibiting female education in general and Technical and Vocational Education and Training in particular.Item Environmental Risks and the Effects of Noise on Residents' Quality of Life and Well-being in Nigerian Urban Residential Environment(Frontiers in Water and Environment, 2025) Akande, Oluwafemi K.; Akinbami, Ademola A.; Akeremale, Igbayemi D.; John, Ayuba B.; Haruna, Aisha G.; Oshineye, Adegbenga A.; Lawal, Lateef Ademola; Anikor, Emmanuel M.; Sola-Adebiyi, Oyeyemi P.Environmental noise pollution is becoming a major concern in cities around the world, with serious consequences for public health and quality of life. In Nigeria, increasing urbanisation and uncontrolled urban growth have exacerbated noise pollution from transportation, industrial activity, and commercial hubs. This study examined environmental risks connected with noise pollution and its impact on residents' quality of life in Nigerian cities. The study used a mixed-methods approach, integrating noise level measurements (using a sound pressure level meter), resident questionnaire surveys (n=880), and spatial analysis to determine noise hotspots in the city centre. and their relationship to household satisfaction. The findings were compared to national (50 dBA) and worldwide (55 dBA) standards by the WHO. The findings revealed that noise from places of worship and road noise were highly rated, with about 75% of respondents reporting that environmental noise has a negative influence on their quality of life. The study recommended a synergistic approach to built environment design, design quality of residential buildings, and interventions by architects and other built environment experts to combat urban environmental pollution in residential settings. The study contributes to urban policy through its recommendations for noise mitigation measures and urban design frameworks that encourage healthier living conditions.Item INFRASTRUCTURE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs) IN NIGERIA(Kabod Publishing, 2022) Musa Abdullahi Sakanko; Joseph David; Safiyanu Umma YahayaThe government needs to harnessing innovative finance. The government budgets maybe insufficient to finance the infrastructures, therefore, finding new ways to tap into global capital markets, encourage more private sector investment in the sector and establishing public private partnership to ensure flow of finance to execute capital infrastructure. Managing infrastructure and recognizing its importance must be adopted in all sector of the economy. This is because infrastructure assets may need to be in place for time period for present and future asset. Implementation of the institutionalization measures to combat corruption to improve transparency. This is because corruption is one of the biggest sustainable development obstacles. In addition to ensuring that everyone has access to basic needs, governments must ensure that women and people with disabilities have equal access to productive resources such as grants, education and training, and employment opportunities. Educating young unemployed Nigerians, women, and persons with disabilities, and providing free education and healthcare, are keys to improving the educational and healthcare systems in Nigeria. The government must address the wide spread insecurity in the country to sstrengthening subsistence and small-scale Agriculture and pave wave for economic growth and developmentItem FUEL SUBSIDY AND NIGERIANS’ WELFARE(Advanced Concept Publishers, 2023) Musa Abdullahi Sakanko; Akomolafe Femi Augustine; Sufiyanu Umma YahayaFuel subsidies tend to disproportionately benefit higher-income groups who consume more fuel, rather than effectively targeting the most vulnerable segments of society. This regressive nature of subsidies can exacerbate income inequality and hinder efforts to achieve equitable socio-economic development. To ensure the welfare of Nigerians, it is vital to adopt a comprehensive and sustainable approach to energy pricing and subsidy reform. This approach should involve phasing out fuel subsidies gradually, while simultaneously implementing targeted social safety nets and support programs for the most vulnerable populations. Moreover, it is crucial to invest in alternative energy sources and infrastructure to reduce reliance on fossil fuels in the long run, promoting a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future. Ultimately, striking a balance between short-term relief and long-term sustainable development is essential to improve the welfare of Nigerians. By carefully evaluating the costs and benefits of fuel subsidies and implementing well-designed policies, the government can work towards a more equitable and prosperous society for all its citizens.Item An Econometrics Analysis of the Determinants of Exchange Rate in Nigeria (1980 - 2016)(European Journal of Business and Management, 2017) Musa Abdullahi Sakanko; Joseph DavidThe paper investigates the determinants of exchange rate in Nigeria using times series data ranging from 1980 to 2016 and employing the Vector Error Correction Mechanism (VECM) to separate the long-run determinants of exchange rate from its short-run determinants. The result from the dynamic model reveals that changes in domestic price level, interest rate differentials, trade openness, government purchases of tradable and non-tradable goods and capital inflow are the major long-run determinants of exchange rate in Nigeria while changes in the domestic price level, interest rate differentials and capital inflow are the major short-run determinants of exchange rate in Nigeria. The study recommended the actions of the monetary authorities towards the maintenance of relative low and stable price level, interest rate capable of attracting foreign investors and the design and implementation of trade policies which tend to increase the inflow of capital from abroad.Item Determination of Subsurface Geotechnical Properties for Foundation Design and Construction in Akenfa Community, Bayelsa State, Nigeria(American Journal of Civil Engineering and Archiutecture, published by Sciepub.com, 2014-08) Nwankwoala, H. O.; Amadi, A.N.; Ushie, F.A.; Warmate, T.; Eze, C.J.Abstract This study aims at establishing the sub-soil types and profile to ascertain the geotechnical characteristics of the underlying soils in Akenfa in Yenagoa, Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, Nigeria and recommend appropriate foundation design and construction of projects in the area. Three (3) geotechnical boreholes were drilled at the site to obtain baseline data on geotechnical properties of the soil and water level monitoring, the boreholes were advanced with the use of a cable percussion boring rig and were terminated to a maximum depth of 30m. The particle size distributions of a number of representative samples of the cohesionless soils were determined by sieve analysis. The results show that the samples are low to medium plasticity silty clay. The lithology revealed intercalations of clay and sand in thin layers to a depth of 2.0 m below the existing ground level. Underlying this clay is a stratum of loose to medium dense sand and dense sand. The sand is well sorted grading from fine to medium as the borehole advances. The laboratory analysis showed that the silty clay has undrained shear strength of 48 kPa. The loose sand has a maximum SPT (N) value of 12 while the medium dense sand has maximum SPT (N) value of 28. Considering the nature of the civil structures to be sited in the area, it is anticipated the load and the moderate compressibility of this near surface silty clay and the underlying loose silty sand be supported by means of raft foundation founded within the clay layer. It is recommended that studies on the geotechnical characteristics of the area be carried out as it provides valuable data that can be used for foundation design and other forms of construction for civil engineering structures in order to minimize adverse effects and prevention of post construction problems.