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This study presents a survey on traditional and online learning strategies on computer science education in the Federal University Birnin Kebbi (FUBK). With the rapid integration of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in higher education, particularly accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, universities have adopted both conventional face to face instruction and digital platforms to deliver computer science courses. The research employed a descriptive survey design, drawing data from 120 respondents (100 students and 20 lecturers) in the Department of Computer Science. Findings revealed that traditional learning remains more effective in fostering understanding, discipline, and hands-on practice due to direct interaction and access to laboratory resources. Conversely, online learning offered flexibility, self-paced study, and access to recorded materials, but was constrained by poor internet connectivity, limited infrastructure, low motivation, and inadequate digital literacy. The study concludes that neither method alone is sufficient for optimal learning outcomes in technical fields. Instead, a blended learning approach, which integrates the strengths of both models, is recommended as the most effective strategy for enhancing teaching, learning, and digital skill acquisition in computer education. Recommendations include improved ICT infrastructure, lecturer training, student support, and policy frameworks to sustain blended learning at FUBK and similar institutions.

This study examines how Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s The Visit and Lola Shoneyin’s The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives disintegrate phallocentrism and reimagine gender hierarchies in African literature. Using womanism as the theoretical framework, chosen for its cultural specificity and emphasis on survival, communal well-being, and wholeness, the research explores how both writers critique patriarchal authority while positioning women as agents of transformation. Through close textual analysis, the study argues that Adichie employs satire and dystopian inversion to expose the arbitrariness of male dominance, while Shoneyin’s realist narrative highlights women’s resilience and strategic resistance within the patriarchal institution of polygamy. Despite their stylistic differences, both authors affirm that patriarchy is neither natural nor immutable.<br> The research further contends that womanism provides a culturally grounded alternative to Western feminism by emphasizing collective survival over antagonism and redefining power through solidarity, truth, and communal care. Ultimately, the study concludes that the disintegration of phallocentrism in African literature occurs not through confrontation or mere reversal, but through the womanist reimagining of women as cultural agents and custodians of social renewal. This work contributes to feminist literary scholarship by reaffirming literature’s role in envisioning more equitable and sustainable gender relations within African societies.

This study examined Reward system and business growth in selected deposit money banks in Edo North. The study adopted the descriptive research design. This study used the primary method of data collection. The primary data for this study was collected using structured questionnaires. The population of the study consists of staff of the Bank in Edo State, Nigeria. Stratified random sampling technique was used in selecting staff of First Bank Plc, Auchi, Edo State. The researcher used descriptive statistics and inferential statistics to analyze data. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS Version 2.0) was used to generate the statistical output. Based on the statistical test used in the testing of the hypotheses, it was revealed that; Salary significantly affects employees productivity of deposit money banks in Edo State. Incentives positively affect employees productivity of Deposit Money Banks in Edo State; There is no significant relationship between staff promotion and employee performance of Deposit Money Banks in Edo State. In line with the findings of the study, the study recommends that Organization should endeavour to provide adequate salary and welfare packages for employees so as to increase their productivity. Management should not delay in promoting deserving employees as this may lead to total discouragement in working towards the organization success.

The study examined N-Power policy and youth unemployment in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. The objectives of the study include the following: to examine how N-Power programme has reduce the rate of unemployment in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State, to investigate N-Power programme influence on skill acquisition amongst youth in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State, to examine the challenges facing N-Power programme in the reduction of unemployment in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State, and give possible recommendations to the challenges facing N-Power programme towards unemployment reduction in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. The study adopted survey research design. The population of the study comprises all staff of Egor Local Government Area and all beneficiaries of Npower programme in Egor Local Government Area. According to the Human Resource Department of Egor Local Government Area, the total staff strength of council members is 1087, while that of Npower (N-Agro, N-Comm, N-Health and N-Tech) beneficiaries is 556. The instrument used for the collection of data was the questionnaire which was administered to the study sampled respondents. Out of the 185 questionnaires distributed, 177 copies were retrieved. The data collected was analyzed using simple percentage and chi square analytical method to test the hypotheses generated for the study. The study discovered amongst others that, N-power programme has contributed to the reduction of unemployment in Egor Local Government Area. The study also discovered that factors like inadequate funding, lack of fairness in the selection, and inadequate supervision are challenges facing N-Power policy and youth unemployment in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. Furthermore, policy recommendations were adopted which include amongst others that, adequate funding of the N-power programme should be made available for the sustainability of the programme. Also, programme continuity should be ensured at all cost. Every succeeding government should evaluate the social intervention programmes of the preceding government, adopt, implement and sustain the positive impacting ones and abrogate the negative ones.

Modern day banking relies heavily on the use of modern technology and technological innovation for effective service delivery. This study therefore examines the influence of technological innovation on the service delivery of microfinance banks in Auchi, Edo State, Nigeria. It is in view of this that the study seeks to investigate how the deployment of Automated Teller Machines, Point of Sale Terminals and the internet have influenced service delivery in microfinance banks in Auchi, with the above objectives establishing the basis of the study’s hypotheses. Data were sourced primarily through the use of questionnaire administered on 150 respondents who are employees of the banks, and collated data were analyzed using simple percentages and the chi-square statistical tool. On a general note, the result of the study showed that technological innovation has significantly influenced service delivery among the banks, with the deployment of Automated Teller Machines, Point of Sale Terminals and the internet sales significantly impacting on service delivery in the banks. Recommendations were however made in line with the findings of the study. Among such recommendations include the use of modern technology among microfinance banks to improve service delivery and customers’ satisfaction should be enhanced through constant innovations and improvements; microfinance banks as grass root banks should compulsorily issue ATM cards to their customers in order to widen and improve their service delivery, among others.

This study assessed the influence of gender and school locations on classroom interactions and performance in Physics in senior secondary schools in Osun state. It examined the influence of gender on classroom interactions during Physics lessons in the study area. The study also determined how school locations influence classroom interactions. Lastly, it assessed the joint influence of gender and school locations on classroom interactions and students’ performance in Physics in Osun state.<br><br> The study was conducted using descriptive survey design. The design is appropriate because a structured questionnaire was used to collect the study’s data from the study sample. The population of study consist of all Physics students in Ife Local Government in Osun state. The sample size used for the study is 150 Physics students in Ife Local Government Area in Osun state. The sample was selected through random sampling technique in stages. Two local government areas were initially selected from Ife constituency. Eight schools were randomly selected of which sizeable number of students were also chosen randomly for the study. The research instrument is made up of 3 sections. The collected data were analyzed using frequency counts, independent t-tests, and regression analysis via the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). <br><br> The results of the findings showed no significant influence of gender or school location on classroom interactions individually or jointly, as the significant values obtained were greater than the 0.05 level of significance. However, findings also revealed a joint significant influence of gender and school location on students’ performance in Physics, as the significant value obtained was less than the 0.05 level of significance. This implies that while classroom interactions were not notably affected by these factors, students’ academic performance were influenced when both factors were considered together.<br><br> The study concluded that neither gender nor school locations independently determine the level of classroom interaction in Physics among senior secondary school students in Osun state but when considered together, they significantly influence students’ academic performance. Improvement of students’ performance in Physics should not only focus on content delivery but also consider social factors such as gender and school environment.

This research work examined the effect of Broken Home on Academic Performance of Secondary School Students in Ondo West Local Government Area of Ondo State. One hundred (100) students were randomly selected from ten Senior Secondary Schools in Ondo West Local Government to form the sample for this study. Eighteen item opinion questionnaires was developed and administered. The questionnaire was validated by seasoned experts. The means and simple percentage were used to answer the research questions while the t-test statistic were used to test the hypotheses. The result revealed that Broken Home exerts a lot of Effect on Academic Performance of Secondary School Students in Ondo West Local Government Area of Ondo State. It was among others recommended that; the government and school proprietors should employ school counselors in all secondary schools to provide the necessary assistance to children from broken homes, Parents especially single and foster parents should adequately supervise children to boost their self-esteem.

ABSTRACT<br><br> The research looked at the risk and challenges faced by investors in the development of commercial properties ni the study area. The aim of this study si to examine Commercial Real Estate Investment Risk and Challenges in Auchi. In order to achieve this, the researchintends to distribute questionnaires to real estate investors, estate surveyors and valuers in the department of estate management and valuation as well as the practicing real estate firm in the study area. In all of this, 72 questionnaires wil be distributed. Findings revealed that high cost of capital andincrease in cost of construction has the major challenge in real estate investment within the study area. In line with this, the researcher recommends that there should be a mandatory application of rational investment valuation models for market valuations rather than depend on singular all-risks and implicit adjustment methods based on substitution.