Auchi Polytechnic Auchi
Edo StateFOLLOWERSHIP AND LEADERSHIP AS A MEANS OF NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Background to the Study Leadership and followership are mutual activities of great influence to national development in all parts of the world. In Nigeria, after her independence in 1960, Nigeria moved from Parliamentary system of government to Presidential system of government, she has experienced both civilian and military regimes yet, her leaders have been unable […]
Read MoreFARMERS HERDSMEN CLASHES AND NATIONAL INTEGRATION IN NIGERIA. A CASE STUDY OF BENUE STATE FROM 2015 TO 2018
ABSTRACT The study was intended to examine Farmers/Herdsmen Clashes and National Integration in Nigeria: A Case Study of Benue State from 2015-2018. Two questions were developed in consonance with the objective of the study. The questions were answered based on the findings revealed from the literature review and overview of the study. Two research hypotheses […]
Read MoreTHE ANTIBIOTIC EFFECT OF GARLIC ON STAPHYLOCCUS AUREUS AND ESCHERICHIA COLI
1.3 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Since ancient time, naturally occurring plants have played an important role in the discovery of new therapeutic agents. Almost all antibiotics are subjected to the problem of bacterial resistance. Therefore, newer herbal antibacterial compounds from plants and their semisynthetic derivatives to overcome the resistance are under investigation. Garlic has had […]
Read MorePRODUCTION OF GREASE FROM RUBBER SEED
BACKGROUND OF STUDY The processing of fruits results in high amounts of waste materials such as peels, seeds, stones, and oil seed meals. A disposal of these materials usually represents a problem that is further aggravated by legal restrictions. Thus, new aspects concerning the use of these wastes as by-products for further exploitation on the […]
Read MoreTHE INFLUENCE OF THE USE OF LIBRARY SERVICES ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS
ABSTRACT This study examines the influence of the use of library services on academic performance of students in tertiary institutions with particular reference to Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State. Relevant literatures to the topic were reviewed in the course of this study. The population of the study is 1187. The stratified random sampling was used […]
Read MoreEFFECTIVENESS OF TESTIMONIAL ADVERTISING ON THE USE OF A PRODUCT. (A STUDY OF KANU NWAKWO IN PEAK MILK ADVERTISING)
ABSTRACT Advertising is a powerful and persuasive machine. It is an exciting, dynamic and fully challenging enterprise. It is a subject that cannot be ignored in our day to day life; infact “a world without advertisement is a bleak world” Awake 1988 Pg 1-6. Advertising is always ahead of us to greet us, Infact it […]
Read MoreEFFECTIVENESS OF MASS MEDIA IN SENSITIZING AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Nigeria, like most other countries of the world, is faced with myriad social problems and crimes. The rate of violent crimes against the human person is alarming Nigeria, especially in this digital age. Human trafficking are among the most heinous crimes against the human person. The menace of human trafficking has […]
Read MoreAN ASSESSMENT OF STUDENTS RESPONSE TO TELEVISION REALITY PROGRAMMES
Background of the Study The mass media, most especially television has become a part of our daily lives, and sources of information, education and entertainment have been described as the primary functions of the media. Lasswell (1948) as cited in Folarin (2005,p.74), assigns three functions to the media: Surveillance of the Environment (the news […]
Read MoreAN ASSESSMENT OF READERS PERCEPTION OF THE IMPORTANCE AND ROLE OF CARTOONS IN NIGERIA NEWSPAPER (A STUDY OF VANGUARD’S MR AND MRS CARTOONS)
1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Cartoons are non verbal graphic communication channels that express the opinions, views and findings of a media organization. They are used to advance an opinion in funny ways and are often based on current, burning and topical issues. They are used basically to educate, inform and entertain the audience by […]
Read MoreAN ASSESSMENT OF POLITICAL ADVERTISING ON ELECTORATES IN THE 2015 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
Background of the Study Advertising practice has a long history. Frank (2000.p,31) traced this history to as long ago as the creation of man and the sojourn in the Biblical Garden of Eden. Eve was said to have successfully advertised the forbidden fruit to Adam. Modern advertising has however been traced to the activities of […]
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