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Agriculture still remains the largest employer of labour and a major contributor to the economy <br><br><br><br><br><br> of most developing countries. The proposed system is an integrated system for inventory <br><br><br><br><br><br> management system (IMS) and crop yield prediction. An integrated approach combining inventory management and crop prediction as a single system improves farm management and better decision making among farmers and stakeholders in Agriculture. The proposed system <br><br><br><br><br><br> uses Random Forest Model for predicting crop yield based on soil, average rainfall, temperature and historical yield in a given area while the IMS uses a graphical User Interface (GUI) for taking inventory and storing information in a relational database. Several literatures on inventory <br><br><br><br><br><br> management and Machine learning techniques have been reviewed lending credence to the adoption of a database model and random forest algorithm for the development. An Object Oriented Analysis and Design Methodology and Agile methodology (for the predictive model) <br><br><br><br><br><br> were adopted for the development. The proposed system was tested using various real-world entities for performance bench mark. Both the root-mean-square value and F1-score revealed the system performed better in terms of precision and accuracy. The result of this project is a well <br><br><br><br><br><br> developed inventory management system capable of crop yield prediction with correlation coefficient of 0.5335, relative Absolute error of 71% indicating the system performs better than a naïve baseline.

ABSTRACT<br> This study was conducted to provide an economic analysis of maize grain marketing in Maiduguri Metropolis, Borno State, Nigeria. The specific objectives were to describe the socio-economic characteristics of the maize marketers, identify the marketing channels, estimate the costs and returns, and identify the constraints faced. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to select sixty (60) respondents from the Monday and Muna markets. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics and gross margin analysis. The results revealed that the maize marketing sector is dominated by male (86.7%) retailers (86.7%) within the age bracket of 21-35 years (41.7%), who primarily rely on personal savings (40%) for capital. The most common marketing channel involved sourcing maize directly from producers (55%) and selling through retailers. The gross margin analysis showed that maize marketing is profitable, with a gross margin of ₦1,760 per 50kg bag and a gross margin ratio of 4.4%. However, the profitability is constrained by several factors, with inadequate capital (31.4%) being the most significant, followed by inadequate storage facilities (25.4%) and inadequate transportation (17.7%). The study concludes that while maize marketing is a viable enterprise in Maiduguri Metropolis, its potential is hampered by high operational costs and critical infrastructural and financial constraints. It is recommended that stakeholders facilitate improved access to credit, develop modern storage facilities, and enhance rural transportation infrastructure to boost efficiency and profitability in the maize marketing system.

This study assessed food hygiene practices (FHP) among rural women in Kwara State, Nigeria, and specifically described the socio-economic characteristics of the respondents, identified the sources of information on FHP among the respondents, assessed their knowledge of FHP, determined the their attitude to FHP, determined the level of utilization of the FHP and examined the challenges to the practice of hygiene among the respondents. A three-stage sampling procedure was employed to select 160 respondents across four Local Government Areas using a validated interview schedule to obtain data for this study. Data were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistical tools. Findings revealed that the average age of respondents was 45.8 years and their average household size was 5.6. Community health workers (91.3%), and public health officers (89.4%) were their major sources of food hygiene information. The respondents had knowledge of FHP mostly in use of clean utensils (100%) and daily bathing (99.4%). Their attitudes were generally positive in always covering the hair (x̄=3.86). Bathing the body daily (x̄=3.97) was the most utilized FHP while their utilization level was also high (87.5%). Major challenges included economic and financial barriers (x̄=2.26) and lack of safe disposal methods (x̄=2.26). The Chi-square test showed that education level was significantly related to the utilization of hygiene practices (p = 0.047), while PPMC analysis revealed a significant positive relationship between knowledge and utilization of food hygiene practices (r = 0.177). The study concluded that the rural women possessed adequate knowledge and positive attitudes towards FHP. Despite the importance of FHP , the women were faced with several challenges such as economic and financial barriers, lack of safe disposal methods, and lack of support from networks that offered guidance on proper hygiene..

ABSTRACT <br> This project work is titled: Effect of Insecurity on Logistics Marketing with God is God Motors as the study area. The aim of the work is to examine whether lack of security on the road results in huge financial and loss of customers. To determine whether there is any future prospect for logistics marketing activities of God is Good Motors. The population was 250 made up of all administrative staff, drivers, logistics personnel and regular customers. The sample size of the study was 154. The outcome of the study was analyzed by the use of table and chi-square. The instrument used for data collection was questionnaire and oral interview. Hypothesis was also formulated and tested. The methods of data collection where primary sources and secondary sources i.e. questionnaire, personal interview and consultation of textbooks, internet, journals etc. The following findings were made after the data collected from the field survey had been presented and analyzed. That most logistics firms in Nigeria have difficulty assessing credit facilities. The study showed that although a lot of factors inhibit the business sector especially the area under study (road transportation) like competition, the firms in the business make profits and envisage bright future. A good transportation system is very essential to support and guarantee economic growth and development. The operations and markets of logistics management firms especially road transportation is not near to saturation and thus expansion is very possible. Based on the research findings, the following recommendations are made: The government should take drastic measures to reposition road transportation in the country. The issues articulated in this study should be addressed with all seriousness by policy makers if the desired objectives are to be achieved. The problems of armed robbery, kidnapping and banditry on the road should be viewed from a holistic point of view, and tackled in its totality.

This study examines the economic history of Nneato, a rural community in Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria, from 1970 to 2024. Employing a mixed method approach, the research combines primary sources, including archival materials, oral interviews with community members and local leaders, and field research, as well as secondary sources of data, comprising books, journals, newspaper reviews, and files. The study also utilizes qualitative and statistical analysis to triangulate the data and provide a comprehensive understanding of Nneato's economic development. The research investigates the impact of government policies, such as the Structural Adjustment Programme (SAP) and Operation Feed the Nation, on the community's economy, and explores the roles of agriculture, quarrying, and trade in shaping the community's economic history. The findings reveal that Nneato's economy has undergone significant transformations, driven by a complex interplay of internal and external factors. The study identifies lessons for sustainable economic development in rural communities, highlighting the need for policy interventions that take into account the community's economic history, cultural context, and development aspirations. The research contributes to the literature on rural economic development in Nigeria and Africa, providing empirical evidence for development interventions and informing policy decisions. The findings have implications for scholars, policymakers, development practitioners, and community leaders seeking to promote sustainable economic development in rural communities.

Aside the media, it is the responsibility to school and institutions in Nigeria play a significant role in the overall socialization process of children and young adults. The beliefs and expectations that will underpin their behaviour as adults are often developed or reinforced in learning environments. <br> The study reviewed these concepts, investigative journalism, academy fraud, higher learning and others. The study also reviewed the following theories was based on framing theory and spiral on silence theory. The researcher also use previous studies like Petter Gottschalk (2020), Filling the Gap in White-Collar Crime Detection Between Government and Governance: The Role of Investigative Journalists and Fraud Examiners.<br> The population of this study, the researcher will be using residents of Abeokuta South local government areas. Primary and secondary sources of data gathering were employed. The survey method which allowed for data gathering from two hundred and eight (208) respondents was adopted, while two hundred (200) copies of the questionnaire were retrieved and processed. <br> According to findings revealed in the study, 78% of respondents agree that Nigeria media institutions must first purge themselves of bad eggs among them and create an enabling environment for practitioners to perform effectively before pointing finger on corrupt civil servant ,politicians and business man. The study concludes that investigative journalism is a vital tool in curbing academic fraud in Nigeria’s higher learning institutions. Journalists like Umar Audu have demonstrated how in-depth investigations can expose fraud and prompt policy responses. <br> The study recommends that the government should enact stricter laws against academic fraud, ensuring that offenders—both individuals and institutions—face severe consequences.

This study examined the management strategies as determinant to the performance of Unilorin teams at Nigeria Universities Games Association. <br> A descriptive survey research design was employed for the study. The population for this study comprised of the administrators, coaches, athletes of Unilorin in Ilorin, Kwara state. Two hundred respondents were selected through a stratified random sample for the study from Unilorin teams in Ilorin, Kwara State. <br> The instrument used for data collection for the study was a researcher designed questionnaire, which was validated by experts in Human Kinetics Education. The reliability of the instrument was confirmed through a test-retest procedure, yielding a reliability coefficient of 0.79. Data analysis involved the use of both descriptive statistics (frequency counts and percentages) for demographic information, and inferential statistics of ANOVA was used to test the hypotheses at a 0.05 alpha level of significance. <br> Findings revealed significant positive relationships between all management strategies and Unilorin teams’ performance.<br> The study concluded that management strategies influence the performance of Unilorin teams in Nigeria Universities Games Association through structured leadership style, training and development, planning & strategy, motivation, and monitoring & performance. It recommended that the school management should actively promote the use of these leadership styles by the sports management to ensure performance, multiple training and development programs must be incorporated into the Unilorin teams schedule to increase performance, and constant monitoring and evaluation of Unilorin teams should be a regular practise of the sports management at Nuga games to ensure optimum performance.

This study examines the geological and geochemical characteristics of quartzitic rocks in<br><br><br><br> Ado-Ekiti, Southwestern Nigeria, within the Precambrian Basement Complex. These<br><br><br><br> quartzitic formations, predominantly composed of quartz, form significant ridges that provide<br><br><br><br> insights into the geological processes that shaped the region over millions of years. The<br><br><br><br> quartzitic rocks occur as minor yet geologically important units amidst a predominantly<br><br><br><br> gneissic and migmatitic terrain. Typically found in interlayered sequences with other<br><br><br><br> metamorphic rocks, their origins suggest sedimentary precursors subjected to intense<br><br><br><br> metamorphism. This layering indicates a complex geological history marked by sediment<br><br><br><br> deposition and tectonic activity. Geochemical analyses indicate that the quartzitic rocks<br><br><br><br> consist mainly of interlocking anhedral to subhedral quartz grains, characterized by a<br><br><br><br> granoblastic texture. Minor components include feldspar, muscovite, biotite, microcline, and<br><br><br><br> hornblende. The high silica content, often exceeding 90% SiO₂, underscores the quartz- dominated composition. Trace element analysis shows low concentrations of aluminum, iron, magnesium, and calcium, reflecting limited feldspar and mica presence. Distinctive features<br><br><br><br> of the quartz grains, such as undulose extinction and deformation bands, reveal significant<br><br><br><br> tectonic stress impacts throughout their history. Quartzofeldspathic veins observed in the<br><br><br><br> southern study area indicate past intrusive activity, while visible faults and joints highlight<br><br><br><br> geological stresses that have influenced erosion and alteration of the original formations. In<br><br><br><br> conclusion, the quartzitic rocks of Ado-Ekiti represent a transition from sedimentary to<br><br><br><br> metamorphic processes, reflecting the extensive geological events that shaped southwestern<br><br><br><br> Nigeria. Understanding these characteristics enhances knowledge of the region's geological<br><br><br><br> evolution and informs future exploration and resource management efforts. KEYWORDS: Geochemistry, quartzite, metamorphism, tectonic, precambrian