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EFFECT OF SCHOOL TYPE ON MIDDLE BASIC PUPILS' ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN MATHEMATICS WORD PROBLEMS IN OYO SOUTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT

The persistent challenges associated with pupils’ underachievement in Mathematics word problems have been largely attributed to ineffective instructional approaches and variations in learning environments. This study examined the effects of school type on Middle Basic pupils’ aca...

Awareness knowledge and attitudes toward sexually transmitted infections among undergraduate health sciences students at Olabisi Onabanjo University Nigeria

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remain a major public health challenge among young adults, particularly university students exposed to sexual health misinformation, stigma, and risky behaviours. Despite increased awareness campaigns, comprehensive knowledge and preventive...

Nutritional knowledge and dietary pattern among Type 2 diabetic patients attending University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada, FCT, Nigeria

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a major non-communicable disease and a leading cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality worldwide. Effective dietary management is essential for achieving optimal glycaemic control; however, poor nutritional knowledge and unhealthy dietar...

Determinants of renewable energy intensity in Sub-Saharan Africa

The devastating consequences of climate change have intensified the global imperative for renewable energy transition, with particular urgency in Africa, where vulnerability to climatic impacts is compounded by persistent poverty and weak institutions. Although existing literatur...

CERVICAL CANCER PREVALANCE AND RISK FACTORS AMONG WOMEN LIVING WITH HIV IN IBADAN

Cervical cancer is one of the most prevalent types of cancer among women worldwide, primarily caused by chronic infection with high-risk oncogenic human papillomavirus (HR-HPV). Over 90% of new cases occur in developing and resource-limited nations. This study examined the preval...

Adult hepatitis B vaccination coverage and infection prevalence in Lagos, Nigeria: findings from a facility-based world hepatitis day study

Abstract Background Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a vaccine-preventable disease, and the Global Health Sector Strategy on Viral Hepatitis aims to eliminate viral hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030. Vaccination is prioritized as a key intervention for achieving thi...

Nigeria's Sachetised Economy: An Indicator of Economic Decline and Shrinking Consumer Purchasing Power

The rapid expansion of sachet-sized Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCGs) in Nigeria has become a defining feature of consumer behaviour, reflecting broader socio-economic challenges rather than merely a marketing innovation. Anchored on Consumer Behaviour Theory and Adaptive Market...

Nigeria's Sachetised Economy: An Indicator of Economic Decline and Shrinking Consumer Purchasing Power

The rapid expansion of sachet-sized Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCGs) in Nigeria has become a defining feature of consumer behaviour, reflecting broader socio-economic challenges rather than merely a marketing innovation. Anchored on Consumer Behaviour Theory and Adaptive Market...

Blood-based biomarkers of Alzheimer’s disease and neurodegeneration in an indigenous African cohort using both Simoa and NULISA platforms

Background: In low- and middle-income countries, Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) constitute a growing public health burden. Indeed, the lack of awareness and easy screening tools, such as blood-based biomarkers, leaves many patients undiagnosed. In this study, we...

Psychotherapeutic Interventions' Awareness and Marital Conflict Among Couples in Ibadan Metropolis

Abstract Marriage is an important social institution in Yoruba culture and Ibadan Metropolis but the high level of divorce and separation has become a key social concern in the social welfare. Psychotherapeutic Interventions’ awareness and marital conflict in Ibadan Metropolis wa...

Psychotherapeutic Interventions' Awareness and Marital Conflict Among Couples in Ibadan Metropolis

Abstract Marriage is an important social institution in Yoruba culture and Ibadan Metropolis but the high level of divorce and separation has become a key social concern in the social welfare. Psychotherapeutic Interventions’ awareness and marital conflict in Ibadan Metropolis wa...

Terrorism, Counter-insurgency, and the Sambisa Forest: the Role of Military Geology in Fourth-Generation Warfare in Nigeria

This paper examines the endless militant and infantry wars in Northern Nigeria due to activities of insurgency, terrorism, and banditry. For more than a decade and counting, the Nigerian military had been disastrously engaged in hardcore fighting against an insurgent and terroris...

Appraisal of Built-Environment Agencies' Roles on Building Collapse in Lagos State, Nigeria

This study examined the roles, effectiveness, and spatial distribution of built environment agencies in mitigating building collapse in Lagos State, with the objective of assessing institutional performance, identifying operational gaps, and proposing improvement strategies. The...

Perceived Environment and Socioeconomic Impact of Quarrying Activities on Residents in Abeokuta, Nigeria

Quarrying is an important economic activity that supplies construction materials and creates employment opportunities. However, its environmental and socioeconomic consequences on nearby communities remain a growing concern in many developing countries. This study assessed the pe...

Appraisal of Built-Environment Agencies' Roles on Building Collapse in Lagos State, Nigeria

This study examined the roles, effectiveness, and spatial distribution of built environment agencies in mitigating building collapse in Lagos State, with the objective of assessing institutional performance, identifying operational gaps, and proposing improvement strategies. The...

Terrorism, Counter-insurgency, and the Sambisa Forest: the Role of Military Geology in Fourth-Generation Warfare in Nigeria

This paper examines the endless militant and infantry wars in Northern Nigeria due to activities of insurgency, terrorism, and banditry. For more than a decade and counting, the Nigerian military had been disastrously engaged in hardcore fighting against an insurgent and terroris...

Perceived Environment and Socioeconomic Impact of Quarrying Activities on Residents in Abeokuta, Nigeria

Quarrying is an important economic activity that supplies construction materials and creates employment opportunities. However, its environmental and socioeconomic consequences on nearby communities remain a growing concern in many developing countries. This study assessed the pe...

The Theology of Hope in Times of Economic Hardship: A Biblical and Contextual Response to Nigeria's Socio-Economic Crisis

Abstract Nigeria's contemporary socio-economic crisis, characterized by rising inflation, unemployment, poverty, food insecurity, and increasing social vulnerability, has created significant challenges for individuals, families, and communities. Beyond economic concerns, these re...