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Pregnant Women in Ilorin Metropolis Towards Radio Messages on the Prevention of Malaria CHAPTER FIVE SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS. Introduction. This chapter summarises the findings of this study, which responds to the three research questions identified in chapter one, as well as recommendations which all come from the work of the project. The summary of the findings are derived from analysing the data gathered both quantitatively and qualitatively in chapter four. The findings form the basis for the recommendations made thereafter. Summary of key findings. Media messages have been used in Nigeria to promote the fight against malaria in an effort to impact on malaria prevention. Malaria risk and disease burden is inequitably distributed at both country and household level because of poor housing, lack of education and...

The Role of Commercial Banks in Entrepreneurial Development   CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1       BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY   Entrepreneurship is one of the economic variables that have attracted the attention of governments and scholars of both developed and developing countries. Several efforts and initiatives have been geared by governments and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in order to promote entrepreneurship and its contribution to the overall economic growth and development especially in Nigeria. The practice of entrepreneurship started when people produced more products than they needed, as such, they had to exchange these surpluses. Hence, the concept of trade by barter was introduced. Traditionally, Nigeria was running an agricultural economy. The produce was notably palm...

Effect of Sales Promotion on Marketing Performance of Polyunwana Sachet Water   ABSTRACT This study focuses on effect of sales promotion on the marketing performance of Polyunwana sachet water. One of the objective of this research is to investigate if sealed sachet water attract customer patronage and enhance increase profitability of Polyunwana sachet water in the market place. The researcher used primary and secondary source in collecting data. The researcher make use of the total population because the population size was small that is 18. The research hypothesis in the study include among others; Ho: Environmental factor such as cleanliness does not enhance the sales performance of Polyunwana sachet water. In conclusion the researcher found out that sales promotion helps to enhance performance and development of Polyunwana...

The Factors Influencing Consumers Attitude Towards Patronage of De-mecks Supermarkets in Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria.   ABSTRACT The aim of the study is to identify the factors influencing consumer attitudes towards patronage of De-meck’s supermarket, umuahia, Abia state, Nigeria. The major objective of the study was to determine the factors that influence consumer attitude towards patronage of De-meck’s supermarket. To achieve this, a sample of 97 respondents (showing 34 staff and 63 consumers) were administered questionnaire. The data was collected through the questionnaire. The student utilized descriptive research design. It also found among others that consumers in umuahia town always patronize to specific supermarket; however there was no evidence to prove that consumer’s demographics influenced patronage. In conclusion...

Design and Implementation of a Computerized Career Guidance Information System for Higher Institution   CHAPTER ONE  INTRODUCTION Background of Study Career pertains to an occupation or a profession that is usually involves special training or formal education and is considered to be a person’s lifework. Despite the successful market economy reforms and economic growth of recent years, the situation on the Nigerian labour market remains tense. Unemployment and unfilled jobs are a reflection of the skills mismatch between workforce supply and demand. Potential employees on one hand no longer match the available jobs on the other hand. At the same, young people are deciding on their future Careers without adequate knowledge and insight of the changing educational, training and employment markets, and without...

Computer Based Budgetary Monitoring System in Local Government (a Case Study of Afikpo North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State)   ABSTRACT The success of any form of business, be it public or private depends largely on the clarity of its mission and objectives , the timely implementation of appropriate operational techniques , proper assignment of functions and responsibilities, measurement of result against plan, identification of variation and adoption of control measure where necessary. The need to quality business overall expectations and to achieve the goals of an organization within a stipulated time frames necessitates the rational for budgeting. Budgeting has to do with a form's plan of action over a given period (usually one year).  The project “Computer - Based Budgetary Monitoring System in Local Government"...

Computer Based Stock Control (a Case Study of Dorema Textiles Industry Port Harcourt Rivers State)   ABSTRACT This project work deals with the use of computer in stock control system. It is aimed at discussing how computer can be applied in stock control and its benefits derived from it in order to achieve the objectives mentioned above. The manual system in Dorema textile industry Port-Harcourt was critically examined and analyzed. Instruments used during the fact finding were interview and observation. The fact finding revealed that the manual system currently in use has many setbacks and faults which include inefficiency. Ineffectiveness, inaccuracy, unreliability as well as time wastage. Based on these setbacks and faults observed in the manual system of operation. It is extremely desirable to introduce a new system that will be...

Computer Based Cash Flow Analysis in the Local Government Administration a Case Study of Ukwa East Local Government Area, Abia State   ABSTRACT The Local Government is the nerve centre of education, particularly in development of the rural area. In order to enhance its effective utilization; specialized knowledge is therefore required to deal with the statutory provision, protection from theft and decay are mostly essential because large number of workers are being registered. This includes its application in our local government often and on. The project “computer-base development of a computerized cash-flow analysis in the local government” examine the concept and development of computerized cash-flow in Ukwa east local government. It was evident from this study that not only the present system incapable of the cash with the...

Computer Based Staff Attendance System Using Finger Print (a Case Study of Medial Center Aifpu)   ABSTRACT In recent times, there have been a high level of impersonation experienced on daily basis in both private and public sectors. Employers are concerned over the high level of employees' absence and late arrivals in their workforce and the difficulty in managing attendance during working periods. Computer-based staff attendance system is a simple employee attendance system that is specifically developed for medium or large organizations with the purpose of making sure that the employees’ card  closing system is completely over. This system provides easy to use and reliable employee attendance tracking and reporting. It allows employees to sign in and out using the PC keyboard, and monitors the employees working time,...

An Analysis of the Use of Financial Statements in Assessing the Performance of an Organization (a Comparative Analysis of Financial Statements of First Bank Nigeria Plc. And Fidelity Bank Nigerian Plc. For the Year 2012 - 2014).   ABSTRACT The study sought to analyze the usefulness of financial statements in assessing the performance of an organization with emphasis on the financial statement of Fidelity Bank Plc and First Bank Nigeria Plc. For the year (2012 - 2014) it was measured  using Net profit margin , return on capital employed (ROCE), return on Assets (ROA), Return on Equity (ROE). The percentage of hypothesis was tested using chi-square table and it was found out that financial statements is relevant in the operation of banks and organizations. The study recommends  that organizations should ensure that financial...

An Appraisal of Corporate Social Responsibility Accounting in the Manufacturing Industry (a Case Study of 7up Bottling Company Plc, 9th Mile Corner, Enugu)   ABSTRACT This study was conducted to appraise corporate social responsibility accounting using 7up Bottling Company Plc, 9th Mile Corner Enugu as the case study. However, some research problems were investigated such as how to meet up the excessive demand of the host community and to determine if there is any benefit of reporting social corporate issues in the financial statement. To solve the research problems, both primary and secondary data were collected. Then research instrument used in collecting data was oral interview and questionnaire; the respondents were staff of the 7up Bottling Company and some selected individuals in the community. In organizing and presenting...

Budget and Budgetary Control as a Tool for Effective Decision and Planning in Ministries and Parastatals (a Case Study of Ministries and Parastatals in Imo State )   ABSTRACT This research work is carried out on budget and budgetary control as a tool for decision and planning with special reference to Imo state ministry of Education and National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Imo –state. This topic is chosen because of dearth in the awareness as regards the contribution of budget and budgetary control in the decision and planning of an organizations. However, for the purpose of this work the researcher highlights the purpose an effective budgetary control could serve an organization. Types of budgets, preparation of a budget manual  as well as the budgeting concepts with emphasis on the planning programming budgeting system...