The Petroleum Act 1969 set the stage in providing the ground for the State to engage in some form of equity participation with Multi National Oil Companies (MNOCs) in Nigeria. This has been largely achieved through joint venture agreements between our national oil company, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (now NNPCL), and the multinationals with Shell Petroleum Development Company Nigeria Limited leading the way. The Nigerian Government, has through such ventures acquired interest in capital investments and operations of the M.N.O.Cs. Despite Nigeria’s vast petroleum resources and […]

The study investigated exploring edupreneurship leadership skills required for driving innovation in early childhood care education in Rivers State. The study which adopted descriptive survey design was guided by three specific objectives and three research questions. The population of the study was 409 (98 headteachers and 311 teachers) from early childhood education centers (nursery) attached to public primary schools in Rivers State. There was no sample because all the 98 headteachers 311 teachers were involved. Data for the study was collected with a questionnaire entitled […]

This paper assessed the conduct of elections in Nigeria against the backdrop of prevailing trends characteristic of the country’s electoral process since the return to civil rule in 1999. The article focused on the fourth republic between 1999-2007. The study depended on secondary sources of data andadopted elitist theory of democracy as a framework for analysis. The paper found among other things that, although the 1999-2007 elections succeeded in ensuring transition from civilian to civilian rule, they also generated and transmitted virulent political mishaps that have made democratic […]

As Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to influence global education practices, its integration into higher institutions requires that lecturers be adequately prepared for its adoption. This study investigates AI integration preparedness among future-Ready lecturers across Ondo State, Nigeria, focusing on their awareness of AI, institutional support, and gender-related influences. A descriptive survey design was employed with samples drawn from 3 universities in Ondo State using simple random and stratified random sampling techniques. The sample size consisted of 650 lecturers from 3 […]

The study investigated teachers’ application of classroom management skills for quality assurance in secondary schools in Enugu State. It was guided by two research questions and two null hypotheses tested at 0.05 level of significance. A descriptive survey design was adopted. The population consisted of 8,521 teachers (2,960 males and 5,561 females) across 298 public secondary schools. Using stratified proportionate random sampling, a sample of 852 teachers (296 males and 556 females) was selected. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire titled Teachers’ Application of […]

Artificial intelligence (AI) application was introduced and adopted since the late 1970’s with the aim of complementing or replacing human intelligence. The introduction of this innovative and highly technical pedagogical ingenuity has shown great promise in improving the teaching and learning process, human decision-making processes and the subsequent actualization of educational objectives in the school system. This is due to its ability to seek, recognize and infuse information as well as analyze data intelligently and accurately. However, despite its general acceptability as flexible […]

Effective classroom management is a critical factor in achieving quality education and ensuring efficient service delivery in secondary schools. This paper explores various strategies for managing the classroom environment to promote optimal teaching and learning outcomes. It examined the benefits inherent in effective classroom management. The study also highlighted the common challenges teachers face in managing classrooms, including overcrowding, lack of resources, and student indiscipline. The paper concluded that effective classroom management enhances students engagement, reduces […]

This study sightsees the Tiv religio-ethical concept of "Or Ye Wan Tswen Ga" and its implications for social growth in Tivland. It scrutinizes the cultural significance of this concept, its role in promoting community, and cooperation, and its possible application in modem Tiv society. The study provides insights into the importance of communal values and social responsibility in Tiv culture. By investigating the cultural context and relevance of "Or Ye Wan Tswen Ga," this research aims to contribute to a profound understanding of Tiv values and their latent applications in modern society […]

This study investigates the impact of digital innovation on financial reporting practices in manufacturing companies in Rivers State, Nigeria. In the face of rising demands for timely, accurate, and transparent financial disclosures, organizations are increasingly adopting technologies such as block chain, cloud computing, and automated reporting systems. The study employed a quantitative descriptive survey design; using structured questionnaires distributed to accounting, finance, and IT professionals across selected manufacturing firms. A total of 120 valid responses were analysed using […]

This study investigates the dynamics of executive-legislative relations, a critical aspect of democratic governance, with the broad objective of examining the challenges facing democratic governance, focusing on the relationship between the executive and legislative branches of government. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining qualitative and quantitative methods to gather and analyse data from primary and secondary sources, including questionnaires, interviews, published reports, and academic journals. The sample size was determined using the Yaro Yamane mathematical method, and […]

This study investigates Corporate Fraud and the Going Concern in selected firms within Port Harcourt Metropolis. Specifically, it focuses on four major types of Corporate Fraud; financial statement fraud, asset misappropriation, corruption and bribery, and internal control weaknesses; and evaluates their influence on indicators of Going Concern, such as profitability decline, employee layoffs, and market share loss. Using a descriptive survey research design, primary data were collected through structured questionnaires distributed to 350 respondents in the selected firms across sectors in […]

Reduced expression of E.cadherin is regarded as one of the main molecular events in dysfunction of the cell adhesion system, triggering cancer invasion and metastasis and disrupt cell cycle regulation. Loss of cell cycle regulation is main event in cancer. P16INK4 is a well known surrogate marker for hr-HPV infection. Hence, there is need to determine the role of E.cadherin, in progression of high –risk human papilloma virus (hr-HPV) infection in uterine cervix. The aim of this study was to determine expression pattern of E.cadherin and P16INK4a their role in progression of high-risk HPV […]