Policy Formulation Seminar Topics for Final Year Students

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can the material for “The Role of Political Parties in Democratic Governance in Nigeria” be used as a guide for Political Science Seminar?

Yes it can be used — There is a profound paradox about the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Nigeria. The party, which earned the respect and admiration of most Nigerians, in the period between 1999-2007 due to its politics and policies. This work based on direct study and use of secondary data examines the role of the PDP in governance in the period (1999-2007). The work revealed that the PDP government has grossly been disappointing in its performance in the management of the affairs of the Nigerian state. Thus between 1999-2007, Nigerians have suffered deep crisis of expectation as there had been serious erosion, impairment and debasement of the values of governance as reflected in macro economic instability, widespread corruption, deepening democratic crisis, human rights violations, insecurity, …

Can this topic “Effect of Administration of Codeine in Some Biochemical Marker in Rats” be used for Biochemistry Seminar?

Yes it can be utilized for research — Codeine is an opiate and prodrug of morphine used to treat pain, coughing, and diarrhea. It is found naturally in the sap of the opium poppy, Papaver somniferum. The aim of the study is to identify the Effect of Administration of Codein in Some Biochemical Marker in Rats. In achieving this aim, the following specific objectives were laid out to investigate the effects of codeine administration on some haematological and biochemical indices in rats and assess the toxic effects of different doses, including overdoses of codeine, on haematological parameters, biochemical changes and oxidative damage in the liver and kidney of rats exposed to normal, high and extreme doses of codeine orally for 28 days. Therapeutic dose (5 mg/kg/day), high dose …

Can this topic “Knowledge, Attitude and Practice on Smoking Among Students in Nigerian University” be used for Sociology Seminar?

Yes it can be utilized for research — The purpose of this cross sectional study was to explore university students’ knowledge, attitude and practice towards smoking and to compare these factors between smokers and non-smokers. A sample of 300 students was randomly selected to complete a self-administered questionnaire about knowledge, attitude and practice of smoking in the University, Ojo. The Majority of the smoking students (69%) knew the adverse effects of smoking. Rates of non-smoking students who knew the adverse effects of smoking were significantly higher than that of students who smoke. A high rate of students showed an opposing attitude towards the assumption that smoking females would have more friends (89%), have stronger personality (86%), and be more attractive (89%) than non-smoking females. Similar higher rates of negative …

Can the material for “Challenges of Cost Benefits Analysis in a Computerized Accounting System” be used as a guide for Accountancy / Accounting Seminar?

Yes it can be used — This research is on the challenges of cost benefit analysis in a computerized Accounting System. The purpose of this study is to enquire into the viability or other wise of computerized accounting Systems, with particularly reference to coca-cola Bottling Company, Enugu. The objective of the study is to ascertain if the introduction computer system may lead to industrial unrests as workers resists change. Also, the method used in this study is chi-square while the findings in the process of this research work is the implementation of computerization of coca-cola bottling Plc Enugu and also the recommendation for the work is that the company should motivate its personnel more on the use of computers. …

Can the material for “Design and Implementation of an Expert System on Thyphoid and Malaria Diagnosis” be used as a guide for Computer Science (CS) Seminar?

Yes it can be used — This project, Expert system on Malaria and Typhoid Diagnosis, is a software system tailored for use in the diagnosis of malaria and typhoid diseases. The software is an expert system with a database containing an expert knowledge. The user only uses it to determine whether he or she has any of the diseases within its domain. The software has been designed to be interactive with audio capability eliciting from the user if they have symptoms of the diseases. The user response helps the expert system to determine the level at which the disease is present. The user is further advised on what next to do. This software is implemented in visual basic programming environment, Health care facility should be accessible …

Can the material for “The Effective Financial Management as a Tool for Assessing Efficiency and Growth in Organization” be used as a guide for Business Administration and Management (BAM) Seminar?

Yes it can be used — The research was undertaken in an attempt to ascertain the relationship that exist between effective Financial management and organization efficiency and growth. Using first bank Jos market branch as a reference point. The study examined the financial activities of the bank under study relates it to the existing body of knowledge. The researcher mined/review existing literature by scholars in this field in terms of books, journals, lecture notes and other publication in order to find out consistency of first bank’s activities to the existing trend. In order to measure the consistency, hypothesis were drawn for proofing. In considering the hypothesis therefore.. data were collected from respondents using questionnaire from the 120 sample size consisting 20 management staff and 100 customers …

Can the material for “Price, Exchange Rate Volatility and Nigeria Agricultural Trade Flows” be used as a guide for Economics Seminar?

Yes it can be used — The essence of creating a conducive economic climate in a developing economy as ours cannot be underestimated. Hence, this research was aimed at pinpointing the inter-relationships and the dynamic effects of price, exchange rate volatility and agricultural trade flows on the Nigeria economy. Data was collected through the use of library research and literatures on the internet. The two major multiple regression analysis tools employed in data presentation are the rule of the ordinary least square (OLS) and the Econometric Views Software (EVIEWS). The research revealed that while Exchange rate volatility has a direct negative effect on agricultural trade flow, increase in export price increases export earnings, while price volatility exerts a positive effect on the level of agricultural exports. …

Can the material for “Evaluation of Job Mobility (Promotion) of Male and Female Employees” be used as a guide for Sociology Seminar?

Yes it can be used — This study examined whether any difference exists in the job mobility (promotion) of male and female who are employed in the banking institutions in Nigeria, especially Zenith Bank. The essence of the study is to assert or disregard discriminatory practices of not having equitable number of women being promoted in position of decision making in the banking system. The study employed the descriptive survey method. Using the stratified random sampling method the study selected 250 respondents. Data used for the study were gathered through the questionnaire. The t-test statistics was utilized to test hypothesis one while hypothesis two was tested using the regression statistics. Result showed that the tested male and female Zenith Bank employees differ in their career promotion and …

Can the material for “Design and Development of Mobile Agent for Preventing Software Piracy on a Network” be used as a guide for Computer Science (CS) Seminar?

Yes it can be used — A Mobile Agent is software that can migrate from one node to another in a computer network performing actions on behalf of the user. The aim of the study is to develop A Mobile Agent for Preventing Software Piracy on a Network. In achieving this aim, the following specific objectives were set out as follows to develop A Mobile Agent for Preventing Software Piracy on a Network that will combine an online activation code system with the mobile agent system in a way as to make them a single unit aimed at preventing software piracy through technical means, build a web interface which will act as the data processing element for the combined system and ensure that an unforeseen circumstance …

Can this topic “WhatsApp as a Social Media Tool for Teaching and Learning in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria” be used for Education Seminar?

Yes it can be utilized for research — Whatsapp is getting to be one of most tools for communication among people, where everyone can exchange, share, comment, discuss and create information and knowledge in a collaborative way. With the increase in Social media rapidly changing the communications landscape, it emergence has impacted significantly how students learn and the way instructors teach. In today tertiary institution settings, lecturers, students and others collaborate on the tasks of knowledge construction. The definition of social media is “the connections that exist between network of individuals” The impact of social media on teaching and learning condition is growing every year and its applications can fortify class materials, positively influenced exchanges, collaborative work and community oriented work, etc. The lecturers and students testing the …