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During the previous Lagos State University (LASU) election, student has to visit the polling booth before they can cast their vote because of the Direct Recording Electronic system of voting in use.<br><br><br><br> In order to solve the problem of student covering the distance from their hostels, classrooms etc. to the polling booth and wasting quality study time on queue during student election the technology of Remote (e-Voting) system comes into existence. Remote electronic voting system make the casting and counting of votes more convenient and efficient, even making the electoral procedures simple and reduces the mistake of ballot examination.<br><br><br><br> On that effect, an Electronic (online) voting system with practical utility was constructed using the methodology call iterative waterfall model; literature review is used to clarify the existing problem and the changes needed to be added to the news system. Furthermore, a design and implementation of remote e-voting system was carried out.<br><br><br><br> The result of this project is aimed at eliminating time wasting and stress which is associated with voting process and problems associated with voting such as violent behaviors and harassments of student at the polling booth

This study examined automated forensic auditing and frauds control in Nigeria. Specifically, the study determined the extent of financial fraud in Nigeria, examined the effectiveness of forensic auditing in the detection of fraudulent activities in Nigeria, examined whether the application of automated forensic auditing and frauds control has reduced the occurrence of fraud cases and identified the factors militating against the effectiveness of automated forensic auditing and frauds control in Nigeria. A total of 50 responses were validated from the survey. The study adopted the white collar theory. From the responses obtained and analysed, the findings revealed that the application of automated forensic auditing and frauds control has reduced the occurrence of fraud cases. The study also found out that the factors militating against the effectiveness of automated forensic auditing and frauds control in Nigeria include: lack of adequate technical know-how, poor adoption of advanced technological aids, poor or lack of adequate training of key officers, infringing the independence & neutrality of forensic accountants and corruption. The study recommended that government and regulatory authorities should ensure the provision of standards and guidelines to regulate forensic activities and above all Nigerians should embrace integrity, objectivity, fairness and accountability in their day-to-day activities. The study further recommended that seminars should be organized to encourage the use of automated tools by organizations, so as to make them aware of the fact that they can save more in preventing frauds unlike when the fraud has already occur.

This study examines the impact of Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation on banking stability in Nigeria.<br> The specific objectives of the study was to examine the relationship between NDIC and banking stability in<br> Nigeria. The study employed secondary data which was obtained from the central bank of Nigeria (CBN)<br> statistical bulletin, financial statement of the Nigerian deposit insurance corporation database and the<br> publication of the Nigeria Bureau of statistics for a period of thirty seven years ranging from 1985-2022. The<br> study conducts the ordinary least square regression to test the significance of the independent variable and<br> the dependent variable in the study, it also conducts the Pearson correlation to test the relationship that<br> exist between the variables and also variance inflation test to identify the correlation between the<br> independent variable and the strength of the correlation. The study reveals that there is significant<br> relationship between NDIC and Banking stability in Nigeria Based on the detailed results and analysis<br> derived from the ARDL results in table 4.4,Loan Recovered to Total Loans and Advances with a coefficient<br> value of-0.007567 which are negatively significant at 95% confidence level. This connotes that a significant<br> connection exists amid Loan Recovered to Total Loans and Advances and Bank System Stability in Nigeria.<br> Hence, the research hypothesis which stipulate that Loan Recovered to Total Loans and Advances and Bank<br> System Stability in Nigeria is rejected. Based on the findings of the study it was recommended that the NDIC<br> should collaborate with banks to improve loan recovery mechanisms, focusing on efficient strategies for<br> non-performing loans. This includes early identification of distressed loans and the use of specialized agents.<br> Improving the legal framework for recovering defaulted loans can also reduce non-performing loans in the<br> banking system.

Nigeria is well known for various medicinal plants including Tetracarpidium<br> conophorum (upka) that have long been used for the treatment of a handful of<br> infectious diseases. T. conophorum is one of Nigeria’s valuable medicinal<br> plants found in the plant family Euphorbiaceae. This study evaluated the in<br> vitro antimicrobial activity of the hulls and nut (edible) of T. conophorum on<br> pathogenic microorganisms. Antimicrobial activities of the extracts from hull<br> and nut of T. conophorum was evaluated on pathogenic species of<br> Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, E. coli, Pseudomonas<br> aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Candida albicans, Aspergillus species<br> using the agar well diffusion method. Phytochemical analysis of T. conophorum<br> extracts on aqueous, ethanol and n-hexane showed the presence of alkaloids,<br> glycosides, reduced compound sugar, carbohydrates, and protein in both hull<br> and nut. Antimicrobial analysis conducted confirmed the anti-bacterial and<br> antifungal potentials of T. conophorum plant. The inhibition zone diameter of<br> the soaked hull of T. conophorum against the bacterial isolates was in the range<br> of 10-18 mm while the IZD of the soaked nut of T. conophorum was in the<br> range of 10-17 mm for the bacterial isolates. The IZD of the plant extracts<br> against the fungal isolates was in the range of 11-13 mm. The ethanol and nhexane extracts of the soaked nut of T. conophorum plant had little<br> antimicrobial activity on the fungal isolates compared to the bacterial isolates<br> which were more susceptible to the antimicrobial activity of the plant.

The objective of this study is to determine the extent to which value added tax has affected the Nigerian economy. qualitative research design was adopted for this study. Primary data method was adopted in obtaining data on value added tax, gross domestic product, per capital income and total revenue. These data were obtained from questionnaire administered, Federal Inland Revenue Services federal ministry of finance, and journals. The data obtained were analyzed using Simple chi-square analysis. Findings shows that value added tax has not significantly affected Gross Domestic Product of Nigeria economy. It was also discovered that VAT has a negative relationship with per capital income. Finally, we found that VAT has a positive relationship with total revenue generation of Federal government of Nigeria. The implication of these findings is that Nigerian economy will experience slow development in spite that VAT has a positive effect on revenue generation. Based on these findings, the researcher recommends that Nigerian government should put in place fiscal policies that will enhance investment in agriculture, industries and technology which will stimulate overall productivity growth.<br> Key words: Assessment, Value Added Tax, Input VAT, Output VAT, Sustainability.

ABSTRACT<br><br> Degradation of soil as a result of deterioration in soil properties is a significant threat to soil quality and production of adequate food that is in high demand by huge population. This project has assessed soil properties and degradation of soil in hilly areas under crop cultivation in Aliero, Kebbi State. Soil samples were collected from upper, middle and foot hill slopes in hilly areas in Kali, Danwarai and near Labana farm in Aliero at the depth of 0-20 cm using soil auger. The mentioned hilly areas have high volume of crop production. The samples collected were analyzed for soil physical particle size distribution, pH, OC, EC, CEC, exchangeable Ca, Mg, K and Na using standard laboratory procedures and the data obtained was subjected to statistical analysis of anova, using Statistical Tool for Agricultural Research (STAR) software, mean that differed significantly were separated using LSD at 5% level of significance. The degrees of soil degradation were assessed using the criteria for assessment of degradation established by FAO (1994) and Senjobi et al. (2010). Results obtained showed that silt and clay particles distribution varied significantly among hill slopes. Texture of the soil in upper and foot loamy sand and for the middle slope it was sand. Texture of the soil was loamy sand for both upper and foot slope while sand texture was reported for middle hill slope. Total nitrogen TN, exchangeable Ca, percentage base saturation had varied significantly (p

ABSTRACTS<br> This study investigates the Influence of Bilingualism on Junior Secondary School Students acquisition of the English Language in Ohaukwu Local Government Area, Ebonyi State. The research explores how bilingualism impacts English language learning, the challenges it poses, and the effectiveness of teaching strategies in mitigating these challenges. Four research questions were formulated for the study: What are the levels at which bilingualism interfere in learning of the English Language in Junior Secondary Schools?, Can qualified teachers teach English language effectively in Junior Secondary Schools?, What are the challenges posed by bilingualism to English Language students? and What are the effective teaching skills for enhancing English Language acquisition among bilingual students in Ohaukwu Local Government Area? The study adopted a descriptive survey design, with a population of 250 respondents comprising students and teachers. Data was collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed using statistical tools. Findings reveal that bilingualism significantly affects students' grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary acquisition, often resulting in code-switching and interference from their native languages. However, it also highlights potential cognitive benefits, such as improved critical thinking. The study emphasizes the need for targeted teaching practices and resource allocation to enhance English language acquisition among bilingual students. It is therefore recommended that Students should be encouraged to use English language in informal settings, such as debates, drama, and peer group discussions, to improve fluency and confidence.

ABSTRACT<br> This study examined Communication Tactics and Employee Performance in Nigerian Banking Industry of Ekpoma, Edo State.Three hypotheses were drawn from the research questions and a self-administered questionnaire was used to measure the relationship between the variables using a population size of 51 respondents from the selected case study. However, 51 questionnaires were properly filled and returned back and were considered good for analysis. The analysis of collected data was done using Pearson Moment Correlation Analysis. It was thus found that there significant positive relationship between clarity and employee job satisfaction, there is a significant positive relationship between active listening and employee turnover intention, there is a strong positive relationship between assertiveness and employee commitment. Based on the findings of the study, the researcher concludes that Communication Tactics and Employee Performance in Nigerian Banking Industry in Ekpoma, Edo State. It was therefore recommended that managers of the studied firm should ensure clarity of information as it could impact employee job satisfaction. managers of the studied firm should strive towards making employees understand the importance of listening as it could impact turnover intention, and finally management of the studied firm should encourage employees to be assertive as t could impact employee commitment