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Abstract:*<br> This study assesses the technical efficiency of poultry egg production in Nigeria, revealing a relatively low level of efficiency. Opportunities for improvement exist through adopting efficient practices, enhancing disease management, and promoting small-scale farming. Implementing these can boost productivity, competitiveness, food security, employment, and economic growth in Nigeria.

This study examines the relationship among institutional quality health outcomes and economic growth in Nigeria using time series data between 1980 and 2024. The specific objectives of the study are to: examine the long-run and short-run impact of institutional quality and health outcomes on economic growth in Nigeria; examine the interaction among health outcomes, institutional quality and economic growth in Nigeria; and examine the causal relationship among institutional quality, health outcome and economic growth in Nigeria. The study Used estimation technics of Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model. The ARDL result indicate that there is an absence of long run relationship between the dependent variable and independent variables. In the short run, government expenditure on health and regulatory quality in health sector have a positive relationship on economic growth in Nigeria. While control of corruption and government effectiveness have a negative relationship on economic growth. The study concludes that institutional quality variables such as control of corruption (COC), government effectiveness (GEF), and regulatory quality (REQ) have limited immediate effects on economic growth, while health expenditure (GEX_HT) also shows no significant impact. The study recommended that given the relationship between health expenditure and corruption, anti-corruption measures should be embedded in public spending programs. This includes deploying digital systems for financial management, enhancing whistleblower protections, and conducting regular audits to prevent fund mismanagement.

This project focused on developing a digital compendium designed to improve access to learning materials for schools across Ekiti State. The goal was to create a central, digital platform where students and teachers can easily access approved notes, past questions, syllabus guides, and other instructional resources. The system was developed to address challenges associated with the traditional paper-based compendium, such as limited availability, poor preservation, and slow updates. The digital compendium was designed using web-based technologies, with a database that stores subject content, lesson summaries, and downloadable materials for primary and secondary school levels. The platform allows seamless navigation, quick content search, and real-time updates by authorized administrators. It also supports mobile accessibility to ensure easy use for students in both urban and rural areas. The findings from testing showed that the digital compendium improves learning efficiency by reducing reliance on outdated printed materials and enhancing uniformity of curriculum delivery. Teachers reported better lesson planning, while students benefited from continuous access to structured learning resources. The project concludes that a digital compendium is a practical, scalable solution for enhancing educational quality in Ekiti State.

This study investigated the impact of instagram on the social behaviour of youth in Enugu east local government area . The research objectives aimed to find how instagram affect the communication pattern and social interactions of youth in Enugu East, How does the timeline of the usage of instagram affect youth academic performance, To what extent do youth in Enugu East exposed to instagram, what type of content on instagram influence the social behaviour of youth in Enugu East.The researcher adopted survey method through a purposive sampling technique. The researcher used a structured questionnaire to get responses from 355 respondents and the data gotten were properly analyzed and discussed. The findings show that instagram has an impact on the youth of Enugu East, youth spend up to 30 – 1hour, instagram has no impact on the academic of youth in Enugu east and it has affected there communication style. The researcher adopted the uses of social functional theory because this theory helps us to understand the important of relationship between instagram and the togetherness of the society through instagram interaction of the society. This study has demonstrated that the youth of Enugu east are aware of instagram and has Acess to them.

This study investigated the influence of communication styles on conflict resolution and marital stability among married couples in Akoko South West Local Government Area of Ondo State. The purpose was to examine how various communication methods impact the emotional connection, understanding, and satisfaction between spouses. Specifically, the study sought to explore different styles of communication used by couples, the role these styles play in resolving conflicts, and how they contribute to the stability of marriages. The study was guided by four research questions and two hypotheses.<br> A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The target population consisted of married individuals across various communities in the Local Government Area. A sample of 150 married respondents was selected using simple random sampling. Data was collected through a self-structured questionnaire validated by experts in counselling and marriage studies. The test-retest method was used to determine the reliability of the instrument, and a coefficient of 0.83 was obtained, confirming its reliability. Descriptive statistics (frequency counts, percentages, and mean scores) were used to analyze the research questions, while the Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) was used to test the hypotheses at a 0.05 significance level.<br> Results showed that the mean scores for communication styles across respondents were consistently above the decision benchmark (mean ≥ 2.50), indicating a high level of agreement on the relevance of communication to marital satisfaction and conflict resolution. Findings showed a statistically significant relationship between communication styles and marital stability, with a calculated t-value of 4.196 and a p-value of 0.00 (p < 0.05), leading to the rejection of the null hypothesis. Similarly, study further revealed a significant influence of communication styles on conflict resolution among married couples, further supporting the research findings. These results statistically confirm that couples who engage in open, honest, and emotionally aware communication are more likely to maintain stable marriages and resolve conflicts effectively. Hypotheses tested revealed that there is a significant relationship between communication styles and both conflict resolution and marital stability.<br> Based on the findings, it was concluded that effective communication plays a crucial role in fostering stable and satisfying marital relationships. The study recommended that married couples be encouraged through counselling, community education, and religious platforms to develop open, honest, and emotionally intelligent communication habits. It also suggested that family and cultural institutions promote supportive communication norms to enhance marital harmony.<br> <br> Keywords: Communication styles, Conflict resolution, Marital stability, Married couples.

The study examined the factors influencing students' enrollment into computer education programs<br> in universities in Benin Metropolis. Specifically to examine the extent to which unemployment,<br> interest, peer group, motivation and gender influence students' enrollment into computer caucation<br> programs in universities in Benin Metropolis. This study employed correlational survey design and<br> the population of this study consisted of all computer education students in the university of Benin<br> and Benson Idahosa university, both in Benin City Metropolis, Edo State, Nigeria which sum a<br> total of 688 students, 621 computer educations in UNIBEN and 67 in Benson Idahosa University<br> (Source: HR Department, UNIBEN and BIU).<br> A sample of one hundred (100) students was selected from the two universities in Benin<br> Metropolis.<br> The equal proportion sampling technique was used to select 50 students from each of the<br> universities and the research instrument used for this study was a structured questionnaire titled<br> "Factors influencing students' enrollment into computer education programs in universities across<br> Benin Metropolis. (FISECEQ). The instrument was validated by three experts and was subjected to<br> reliability procedure which yielded a coefficient of 0.86 which shows it was dependable.. The<br> researcher personally administered the instrument to the respondents after she had obtained<br> permission from the school authorities. Data collected were analysed and the results showed that<br> there is a significant influence of unemployment on students' enrollment into computer education<br> programs in universities in Benin Metropolis whereas there is no significant influence of interest,<br> peer group, motivation and gender on students' enrollment into computer education programs in<br> universities in Benin Metropolis. In the light of the findings of this study, recommendations among<br> others include that students should be encouraged to develop employability mind through the<br> enrollment and practicability of computer education

This work analyzes the implications of recent educational policy reforms in Nigeria, focusing on the conversion of polytechnics and colleges of education into universities. It argues that while this policy aims to enhance the recognition and employability of graduates, it also risks undermining the foundational goals of vocational and technical training and teacher education. The research identifies key challenges such as funding constraints, quality assurance, and the cultural perception of educational institutions that contribute to systemic inequalities within Nigeria’s higher education landscape. By employing Human Capital Theory as a framework, the study underscores the necessity of aligning educational reforms with labor market demands and highlights the importance of preserving the unique mandates of polytechnics and colleges of education. Ultimately, the work advocates for a balanced approach to educational reform that enhances access to higher education while maintaining a diversified educational ethos capable of supporting Nigeria's developmental needs. The recommendations provided stress the need for adequate funding, stakeholder engagement, and ongoing policy consistency to ensure the successful implementation of these reforms.

ABSTRACT<br> The study examines, effect of payments system innovation on the financial performance of commercial banks in Nigeria. Ex post factor research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprises all the banks operating in Nigeria. Data were collected from the economic reports and statistical bulletin of central bank of Nigeria. The Auto-Regressive Distributed Lags (ARDL) bounds approach to co-integration was adopted on quarterly time-series data from Q1 2007 to Q4 2020 to test the causal relationship between payments system innovations and financial performance of commercial banks in Nigeria. The results indicated that mobile payment, POS transactions and internet payment have positive and significant impact on return on assets of commercial banks in Nigeria, while RTGS has negative impact on the return of assets. The results of the study will fill the knowledge gap and will benefit both regulators and operators in making decision-making process and development of new policies that will aid the promotion of innovative products for safe reliable, and credible payments system and in identify payments system technology, projects and initiatives that are significantly viable, respectively. The study recommends the need for the commercial banks in Nigeria to undertake massive mass media enlightenment campaigns on all payments system innovations/initiatives.