Lagos State University

Workplace Flexibility and Operational Performance of Maritime Agency in Nigeria: A Study of NIMASA Workers

Ensuring operational efficiency has become a worry for all organizations including government agencies such as NIMASA. Maritime activities are fundamental to improving their revenue generation across the world. Unfortunately, there have been reports of poor maritime operations at...

Organisational readiness and perceived sustainability of mental health integration in primary care: A multistakeholder survey in Lagos, Nigeria

Objectives To assess organisational readiness and stakeholder-rated sustainability of the Mental Health in Primary Care initiative in Lagos, Nigeria, and to identify factors associated with perceived sustainability. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted across 30 primary...

EVALUATION OF HEAVY METAL CONCENTRATION IN ELEPHANT GRASS (PENNISETUM PURPUREUM) FROM EXHAUST POLLUTION OF VEHICULAR MOVEMENT ALONG SAGAMU-ORE EXPRESSWAY.

This research was conducted to evaluate the heavy metals composition on plant (Pennisetum purpureum) and soil resulting from exhaust vehicular pollution from vehicular movement along Sagamu-Ore Expressway. Heavy metal composition were determined using Atomic Absorption Spectropho...

Maternal healthcare-seeking behaviour and timely childhood vaccination among agricultural households in rural Nigeria

Maternal healthcare-seeking behaviour (MHSB) is a key determinant of childhood vaccination rates. In rural Nigeria, MHSB remains low and has been associated with poor maternal and child health outcomes. However, empirical evidence linking MHSB to timely childhood immunisation, pa...

Topic: piloting adapted WHO digital interventions for health system strengthening in primary care mental health in Nigeria: a mixed-methods RE-AIM evaluation

Mental health treatment gaps persist across low- and middle-income countries despite task-shifting initiatives integrating mental healthcare into primary care. Digital health interventions were piloted within the Mental Health in Primary Care (MeHPriC) programme in Lagos, Nigeria...

Change Management and Port Operational Performance in Nigeria

The transfer of management and ownership of public institutions has become a common practice in most economies of the world including Nigeria. The ports being a critical factor for international trade has experienced change management from public to private sector. There is a nee...

Reverse Logistics Practices and Sustainable Supply Chain within Nigeria's Electronics Industry

This study examined the role of reverse logistics (RL) in driving sustainable supply chain performance within Nigeria’s electronics industry, focusing on Zinox Technologies Limited, Lagos. Anchored on the Resource-Based View (RBV) and Natural-Resource-Based View (NRBV) theories,...

Change Management and Port Operational Performance in Nigeria

The transfer of management and ownership of public institutions has become a common practice in most economies of the world including Nigeria. The ports being a critical factor for international trade has experienced change management from public to private sector. There is a nee...

Governing the green shift: the moderating role of governance quality in the climate policy and just transition nexus

Purpose The transition to a net-zero economy is vital for global sustainability, but it could cause social problems if it is not managed carefully. This paper contributes to this pressing concern by examining how climate policy stringency affects just transition and whether gover...

Computational design and optimization of Traditional Chinese Medicine compounds as potential inhibitors of Escherichia coli gyraseB

The increasing prevalence of antibiotic resistance among major pathogens poses a significant threat to public health, necessitating innovative control measures and novel antibacterial drugs. This study employs a computational design and lead optimization approach to discover new...

Bioprospecting the biocontrol, abiotic stress tolerance and plant growth-promoting attributes of three Aspergillus species isolated from Peperomia pellucida (L.) Kunth

Synthetic agrochemicals have long been used to enhance plant productivity and combat food insecurity. However, due to their poor environmental and safety records, eco-friendly and sustainable strategies, such as the use of endophytic fungi, are seen as viable alternatives. Thus,...

EVALUATION OF HEAVY METAL CONCENTRATION IN ELEPHANT GRASS (PENNISETUM PURPUREUM) FROM EXHAUST OF POLLUTION OF VEHICULAR MOVEMENT ALONG SAGAMU-ORE EXPRESSWAY.

This research was conducted to evaluate the heavy metals composition on plant (Pennisetum purpureum) and soil resulting from exhaust vehicular pollution from vehicular movement along Sagamu-Ore Expressway. Heavy metal composition were determined using Atomic Absorption Spectropho...

Adapting and implementing health systems guidelines: learning lessons from countries

Adapting and implementing evidence-based health system guidelines presents numerous challenges, particularly when they are introduced in settings that differ from those in which they were originally developed [ 1 ]. Effective implementation requires careful consideration of local...

Adaptation and pilot implementation of the WHO guideline on digital intervention to strengthen mental health systems in Lagos state, Nigeria

Abstract Background The uptake and implementation of cost-effective interventions and programs for mental health problems are often threatened by weakened health systems (HS) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Digital technologies provide concrete opportunities to tackl...

Mobility Pattern and Safety of the Older Population in Accessing Public Transport in Emerging Global Cities

This study examined the travel behaviors and mobility challenges experienced by older adults (60 years and above) residing in emerging cities of Nigeria. The findings indicate that elderly individuals receive no special consideration when using public transport, which significant...

Household Waste Management Practices and Environmental Sustainability Outcomes in Lagos State, Nigeria: Evidence from Urban Households

Rapid urbanization and population growth have intensified household solid waste management challenges in Lagos State, Nigeria, with implications for environmental sustainability and public health. This study examined the relationship between household waste management practices a...

Impacts of Ethical Values on Sustainable Development in Nigeria: A Biblical Reflection on Matthew 5:3–10

The pursuit of sustainable development has increasingly extended beyond economic growth to include ethical governance, social justice, environmental responsibility, and institutional accountability. Despite Nigeria’s abundant natural resources, youthful population, and strategic...

Taxing the Informal Digital Economy in Nigeria: A Legal Pluralist Perspective

The rapid expansion of Nigeria’s informal digital economy, driven by widespread mobile and internet access, has created new avenues for income generation through platforms such as WhatsApp, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. However, this growth has largely occurred outside the rea...

Mobility Pattern and Safety of the Older Population in Accessing Public Transport in Emerging Global Cities

This study examined the travel behaviors and mobility challenges experienced by older adults (60 years and above) residing in emerging cities of Nigeria. The findings indicate that elderly individuals receive no special consideration when using public transport, which significant...

Taxing the Informal Digital Economy in Nigeria: A Legal Pluralist Perspective

The rapid expansion of Nigeria’s informal digital economy, driven by widespread mobile and internet access, has created new avenues for income generation through platforms such as WhatsApp, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. However, this growth has largely occurred outside the rea...