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Technology-based Tax Reform: A Strategy For Curbing Graduate Unemployment In Edo State Of Nigeria
This study aims at exploring the concept of technology-based tax reform: a strategy for curbing graduate unemployment in Edo state. A structure questionnaire survey design was adopted with extensive reliance on primary data source and the Eview software was used for analyzing the data while the questionnaires were administered to selected male and female in the three local government areas
Reforming Planning And Budgeting Process In The Nigerian Public Sector: Need For Policy And Legislative Reforms In Nigeria
The essence of planning and budgeting in any given country of the world is to make life abundant and tolerable through the provision of necessary infrastructure and economic development initiative. However, Nigeria case is different where for over five decades; the country is at state of disrepair as far as infrastructural development is concerned. This study, therefore, is an attempt
Assessment Of Radionuclides In Borehole Water In The Abokobi Municipality
Of Greater Accra
Region Of Ghana
Gamma spectrometry study was carried out in fifteen selected borehole within the Abokobi Municipality in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. The analysis was carried out at Ghana Atomic Energy Commission using gross alpha/beta counter to quantify the radionuclides of interest. Mean activity concentrations of 226Ra, 232Th and 40K in fifteen boreholes were measured. The activity concentrations of 226Ra, 232Th
Determinants Of Water Security Among Women With Children Under Five Years In The Urban Slums Of Nakuru Municipality, Kenya
Water security is one of the strategies to achieve sustainable development goal number three that calls upon the governments to "ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages". However, rapid urbanization continues to challenge government's efforts of ensuring total coverage in water. In Kenya, infants and children dying from illnesses related to water insecurity in the urban
The Impact Of Oil Price Volatility On Stock Price In Nigeria
This Study examined the impact of oil price volatility on stock price in Nigeria. Using the Ordinary Least Square method, the study analysed the secondary data collected, covering the period 1985 to 2017. Findings showed a long run relationship between the price of oil and stock price in Nigeria. Specifically, oil price and Inflation strongly and positively relate to stock
Influence Of Rap Music Artists On The Behaviour Of Organized Criminal Gangs In Embakasi Central, Nairobi County
This research study sought to determine the influence of Rap music artists on the behavior of organized criminal gangs in Embakasi Central, Nairobi County. To be more precise, the study evaluated the influence of character roles played, the influence of language use by rap music artists, the moderating effects of parental mediation strategies between rap music artists and the behavior
Exploring Breastfeeding Perceptions, Beliefs, Subjective Norms And Practices Of Mothers In Informal Settlements In Kenya
Introduction: Despite benefits of exclusive breastfeeding, the rates are low in informal settlements in Kenya. Objective: This study aimed to exploring breastfeeding practices, perceptions, beliefs, and subjective norms among mothers in informal settlements in Kenya using theory of planned behaviour. Methods: The study sites were randomly selected Kibera in Nairobi, Manyatta A in Kisumu, and Kaptembwo in Nakuru County. Sixty-four
Qualitative Study Exploring Mother’s Perceptions Of Child Malnutrition In Informal Settlements In Kenya
Introduction: It is important to understand the mother's views of child malnutrition for successful prevention and intervention initiatives. Objective: The objective of this study was to explore mother's perceptions of the risk of child malnutrition in urban informal settlements in Kenya. Methods: The study sites included Kibera in Nairobi, Manyatta `A' in Kisumu, and Kaptembwo in Nakuru town, among mothers
Quantification Of Selected Nonwood Biomass As Feedstock For Briquette Making In Kiboga District
The study on the potential of nonwood biomass as feedstock for briquetting was done with the objective; to identify and quantify selected nonwood biomass which can be used as feedstock for briquette making. The study followed baseline survey descriptive and quasi experimental design. 146 maize farmers were sampled. 40 sample plots were established in the five villages. eight nonwood biomass
