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The study examined household waste management practices and perceptions among residents in Yakurr LGA of Cross River State. Four research questions were formulated to guide the study and four hypotheses were tested for the study. Poor waste disposal practices hamper the progress towards an integrated solid waste management in households. Knowledge of current practices and perception of household solid waste management is necessary for accurate decision making in the move towards a more sustainable approach. This study investigates the household waste practices and perceptions about waste management in Yakurr LGA of Cross River State. A stratified random sampling technique using a cross-sectional survey questionnaire was used to collect data. A total of 338 households were interviewed in the survey and data were analyzed using SPSS. Chi-square goodness of fit test was used to determine the relationships between categorical variables, whereas Chi-square bivariate correlation test was performed to observe the correlation between the perceptions of waste segregation with sociodemographic background of the respondents. The correlation between perception of respondents with the locality, house type and waste type were also conducted. Principal component analysis was used to identify grouping of variables and to establish which factors were interrelated in any given construct. The results of the study revealed that 74.3 % of households disposed of food debris as waste and 18.3% disposed of plastic materials as waste. The study also showed that 50.3% of the households segregate their waste while 49.7% did not. About 95.9% of the respondents were aware that improper waste management leads to disease; such as diarrhea and malaria. There were associations between locality, age and house type with waste segregation practices among respondents (Chi-square test, p

The aim of this study is to determine the phytochemical and nutritional composition of three major spices sold in Uli Anambra state Nigeria. Garlic, ginger and tumeric powder were purchased from local market in Uli and the proximate and phytochemical analysis were carried out using the standard AOAC, 2010 method.. The proximate composition of the three spices shown no significant different (P < 0.01) among all the proximate parameters with moisture ranging from 7.70% in tumeric -8.55% in garlic, ash ranged from 4.80-8.35%, crude protein ranged from 8.58-11.70%, fats and oil ranged from 2.72-12.00%, fiber ranged from 5.10-6.25% while carbohydrate ranged from 54.65-67.50%. The results of the quantitative phytochemistry of garlic, ginger and tumeric spices. The spicesconstitutes respectively; alkaloids (0.97, 1.80and 3.60mg/100g) terpenoids (17.50, 1.41 and 1.47mg/100g), steroids (0.16, 0.09 and 2.12mg/100g), phenols (64.52, 7.19 and 8.81mg/100g), tannins (8.94, 2.13 and 1.62mg/100g), flavonoids (11.18, 13.50 and 6.58mg/100g) and saponins (4.50, 6.41 and 7.40mg/100g). The findings indicate that spices is a potential source of highly nutritious feed stuff and phytomedicine. They are of nutritional, clinical and veterinary relevance considering the diverse ethnopharmacological uses of the plant in different parts of the world. They are of nutritional, clinical and veterinary relevance considering the diverse ethnopharmacological uses of the spices in different parts of the world.

ABSTRACT<br><br><br> Aquatic environments are increasingly at risk from human activities, notably the release of industrial and agricultural wastes into water bodies. Among these pollutants, cassava mill effluent (CME) is particularly of concern due to its high organic content and potential toxicity. Cassava (Manihot esculenta) processing produces large quantities of effluent containing cyanogenic glycosides, which can break down into toxic cyanide compounds. Improper disposal of CME into aquatic ecosystems can pose significant threats to aquatic organisms, especially fish. This study investigates the hepatotoxic effects of CME on Heteroclarias juveniles, a hybrid catfish species significant in aquaculture for its rapid growth and hardiness. The research was conducted over four weeks at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria. Heteroclarias juveniles were exposed to various concentrations of CME (1 mg/L, 1.5 mg/L, 2 mg/L, and 2.5 mg/L), with a control group maintained without CME exposure. The study evaluated the enzyme activities (alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase) and biochemical parameters (total protein, albumin, and bilirubin). The results demonstrated significant hepatotoxic effects, with dose-dependent increases in liver enzyme activities and alterations in biochemical parameters indicating liver damage. Specifically, alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels increased significantly across treatments, from 27.5900 ± 0.01 U/L in the control to 40.5800 ± 0.01 U/L at the highest concentration (p < 0.05). Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) levels also showed a significant increase, from 67.5000 ± 0.10 U/L to 93.2000 ± 0.10 U/L (p < 0.05). Total protein levels decreased slightly from 0.1500 ± 0.01 g/dL to 0.1800 ± 0.01 g/dL (p < 0.05), while bilirubin levels increased from 3.8500 ± 0.01 mg/dL to 4.6400 ± 0.01 mg/dL (p < 0.05). Albumin levels showed a slight increase from 0.4100 ± 0.01 g/dL to 0.4600 ± 0.01 g/dL (p < 0.05). The research highlights the detrimental impact of CME on fish health, underscoring the need for effective waste management strategies to protect aquatic ecosystems.

ABSTRACT<br><br><br> Jatropha tanjorensis commonly known as hospital<br><br><br> too far in eastern part of Nigeria. It is renowned for<br><br><br> its nutritional and medicinal properties, attributed<br><br><br> to it diverse phytochemical composition. This study<br><br><br> aimed to analyze the qualitative phytochemical<br><br><br> profile of dried J. tanjorensis leaves using<br><br><br> meceration method. The dried leaves were found to<br><br><br> contain a rich array of bioactive compounds,<br><br><br> including flavonoids, alkaloids, phenolic acids etc.<br><br><br> These compounds exhibit potential antioxidant,<br><br><br> antimicrobial, anti inflammatory, and anticancer<br><br><br> properties suggesting J. tanjorensis as a valuable<br><br><br> source of natural bioactive compounds with<br><br><br> potential pharmaceutical and nutraceutical<br><br><br> applications. Further research focusing on the<br><br><br> qualitative analysis and bioactivity assay is<br><br><br> recommended to fully elucidate the therapeutic<br><br><br> potential of these phytochemicals

ABSTRACT<br> This study aimed in Location of Road Signs and Signposts in College of Environmental Studies (CES) Barnawa. The effective placement of road signs and sign posts is crucial for ensuring the safety and navigation of drivers and pedestrians within the school entrance (main gate). This study evaluates the location and adequacy of road signs and signposts within College of Environmental Studies (CES) Barnawa. A comprehensive survey of the campus road network was conducted, and the locations of existing road signs and signposts were documented. The study reveals that while some areas of the campus have adequate signage, others lack sufficient signs for drivers and pedestrians. The findings highlight the need for strategic placement of road signs and signposts to enhance safety, reduce congestion, and promote organized traffic flow within the campus. Recommendations are made for the installation of addition signs and signposts at necessary locations to improve navigation and safety for all campus users.

This project focuses on two portraits Artists from Niger Delta, Jacqueline Suowari and Ibim Cookey in the form and style of their works. Jacqueline Suowari is a ball pen artist, she uses mix media in her work while Ibim Cookey is a photorealistic pencil artist, and his works are done primarily with graphite and charcoal pencils on paper. <br> The significance of this project is to enlighten and open more facts and information about this artist and the form and style used in their works. The methodology I’m using for this project is quality approach to research which involves library research.

ABSTRACT<br> The study determined the relationship between psycho-academic variables and performance of students in Government in Uyo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. Four research questions and four corresponding hypotheses guided the study. Ex-post facto design was adopted for the study. The population of this study consisted of 2,985 public senior secondary II students offering Government. Psycho-Academic Variables’ Questionnaire ("PAVQ") and Government Achievement Test ("GAT") were used for data collection. The instruments were face validated while the internal consistency of the instruments was established and it yielded a correlation coefficient of 0.71. Pearson Product Moment Correlation statistics (PPMC) was used to answer the research questions and in testing the hypotheses at 0.05 alpha level. The results were that; there is a positive high correlation between self-concept and performance of students in Government; there is a positive moderate correlation between self-efficacy and performance of students in Government; there is a positive moderate correlation between study habits and performance of students in Government; there is a positive moderate correlation between test anxiety and performance of students in Government. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended among others that teachers and indeed all stakeholders must help monitor and supervise students to have private time table for learning and to guide them in their day-to-day learning since such effort boost students' academic performance significantly.

This study examined the assessment of the role of radio in sensitizing nursing mothers in promoting maternal health in Offa. This study had four objectives which includes to find out the level of exposure of women in Offa to maternal health messages on radio, to determine the level of understanding of maternal health messages on radio programme among women in Offa local government, to examine perception of maternal health messages on radio programme by women in Offa Local government, to find out the level of adoption of maternal health messages by the women in Offa and to investigate the influence of maternal health messages of radio programme on women’s attitude towards maternal health care. This study makes use of quantitative research design, survey research method was adopted. The population of this study was 120, 100, while the sample size was 384. The sampling technique used was multi-stage sampling technique. The method of data analysis used in this research work was statistical analysis which involves simple percentage and cross tables. Questionnaire was the instrument used in gathering data. The data gathered and analyzed revealed that most of the respondents agreed that they access maternal health messages through radio while some of them agreed that they always access maternal health messages through radio on a daily basis. It concluded that broadcast media is popularly used by nursing mothers and is a major source of enlightenment on maternal health issues but radio was identified as more effective than television in disseminating maternal health messages. It recommended that government and other nations across the globe should resort to the utilization of communication campaigns to reach out to the public with the aim of influencing their engagement in desired health practices.