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Is the topic “Government Expenditure and Economic Growth in Nigeria (1981 - 2015)” recommended for Economics Seminar?

Yes it is highly recommended — This study examined government expenditure and Nigeria’s economic growth within the sample period of 1981-2015. The data for this research work (Gross Domestic Product, government recurrent expenditure and government capital expenditure) was obtained from the CBN Statistical Bulletin (2015) and analysed using ordinary least squares (OLS) technique. Gross domestic product was regressed against government recurrent expenditure and government capital expenditure. Certain econometrics tests were conducted such as Unit Root test, Cointegration test, and Vector Error Correction Model. The result showed that government expenditure had negative effect on economic growth of Nigeria for the period under review. The unit root test indicates that all the variables were stationary at first differencing. The Cointegration test revealed that the variables had a long run …

Can this topic “The Role of Effective Administration in the Rapid Social-Economic Transformation of Nigeria” be used for Public Administration (PA) Seminar?

Yes it can be utilized for research — Administration is any action that is directed towards the achievement of defined goals. The study was carried out to assess the Role of Effective Administration in the Rapid Social-Economic Transformation of Nigeria. In achieving this aim, the following specific objectives were laid out to evaluate the impact of effective administration on socio-economic transformation and identify the role of Kaduna State Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy in socio-economic transformation. The research design used in this report is descriptive design, utilizing questionnaire method to obtain information from the respondents for this project. A total of 200 (two hundred) respondents were selected for this study to represent the entire population of the study. For null hypotheses were formulated and tested using the one-way …

Can the material for “Terrorism; the Boko Haram Phenomenon in Nigeria” be used as a guide for Criminology and Security Studies Seminar?

Yes it can be used — The Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria has been a source of concern not only to the government of Nigeria, but also to the international community especially when they bombed the United Nations headquarters in Abuja in 2011. After this attack, the sect has carried out numerous attacks in Nigeria killing hundreds of people. There has been plethora of reason adduced to this development. Some opinion and political leaders within and outside Nigeria adduced the causes of Boko Haram insurgency to poverty, injustice, and lack of civil liberties, while others disagree with this line of thought. Based on this, using both quantitative and qualitative method of analysis in determine the causes of Boko Haram insurgency. The research found out that the insurgency was …

Can the material for “The Effect of Urbanization and Unemployment on the Nigerian Economy” be used as a guide for Economics Seminar?

Yes it can be used — The work is motivated by the seeming inability of the public sector to make and implement polices and programmes to curb the high rate of rural − urban migration and unemployment that is usually experienced in Nigeria. The study was geared towards an overview of the issues of urbanization and unemployment as well as their implication on the development of Nigeria. Secondary data were collected and analyzed using ordinary least square method. The result obtained from the analysis shows that urbanization has a significant impact on economic growth. It was then recommended that government should strive more to make access to higher education, scholarship and agricultural facilities available to the rural populace and further enhance effort towards population control through …

Can the material for “A Study of the Influence of Study Habits on the Academic Performances of Senior Secondary School Students” be used as a guide for Education Seminar?

Yes it can be used — The study investigated the effects of study habit on the academic performance of students’ using some selected senior secondary schools in Mushin Local Government Area of Lagos State as a case study. The study employed a descriptive research survey type. One hundred and twenty (120) students were randomly selected from six senior secondary schools in the area. The instrument utilized for the study was a questionnaire named “Study Habit and Study Attitude Scale”(SHSAS). Three hypotheses were tested and the result showed that the study habits of the students, method of study, and the school environment, student personality and peer group all affect the academic performances of students in secondary schools. Data was analyzed using Pearson moment correlation. Based on the findings, …

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

Yes it can be used — As the need of system almost every activity man can perform increase, software for the admission of students into polytechnics should not be left out. This software can process the credentials of 1000 credentials in about 20 minutes higher one computer operator if provided with the required data and this would have taken about 4 people 12 hours to do. This project was borne out of the necessite to address the inherent problem encountered by staff of the admission department and students of Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic Uwana, Afikpo. The manual processes involved in the admission of students were critically examined and the flows noted. The software often to a great extent, the solutions to these problems. The project went further to …

Can this topic “Impact of heavy metals content and waste material obtained during biogas generation for sustainable energy” be used for Chemistry Seminar?

Yes it can be utilized for research — Biogas is the mixture of gases produced by the breakdown of organic matter in the absence of oxygen (anaerobically), primarily consisting of methane and carbon dioxide. Biogas can be produced from raw materials such as agricultural waste, manure, municipal waste, plant material, sewage, green waste or food waste. The wastes from agriculture are minimally used. Among the crops grown in Nigeria is the banana and produces about one million tonnes of bananas yearly, mostly for local consumption, of which the banana herb produces the fruits once in a lifetime, thus the stem becomes waste afterward. The motivation that led to the execution of the research work is that the lab scientist, doctor and agricultural engineer; lack proper estimation of heavy …

Can the material for “Teacher Stress and Frustration and the Academic Performance of JSS Students” be used as a guide for Education Seminar?

Yes it can be used — This research work examined teachers’ stress and frustrations and the academic performance of students. It identified the various forms of stress and frustrations among teachers, the causes of stress and frustration among teachers, its consequences on students overall performance and measures taken to reduce stress and frustration among teacher in Nigeria. A sample of 120 respondents comprising 44males and 76 females were randomly selected from four secondary schools in Kosofe Local Government Area. The instrument employed was a questionnaire. Chi-Square tool of statistical analysis was used to test the five formulated null hypothesis. It was discovered that the problems of Economic. Personal, Socio and Psychological Problems as well as teacher’s individual differences and family problems contributed to teachers stress and frustration …

Can the material for “The Utilization of Accounting Ratios in Organizational Business Decision Making” be used as a guide for Business Education Seminar?

Yes it can be used — The study was carried out to examine the Utilization of Accounting Ratios in Organizational Business Decision Making in Selected Manufacturing Firms. In achieving this aim, the following specific objectives were laid out to show how ratio analysis facilitates proper understanding of information contained in financial statements, identify the usefulness of financial ratios in measuring and predicting the performance and financial position of a business and suggest on ways to enhance efficient use of ratio analysis in decision-making. The research design used in this report is descriptive design, utilizing questionnaire method to obtain information from the respondents for this project. A total of 200 (two hundred) respondents were selected for this study to represent the entire population of the study. For …

Is the topic “The Influence of School Environment on Students Academic Performance in Public Secondary Schools” recommended for Education Seminar?

Yes it is highly recommended — The study was carried out to investigate The Influence Of School Environment On Students Academic Performance In Public Secondary Schools In Jalingo Local Government Area Of Taraba State. The design of the study is descriptive while the population comprised principals and teachers in the education zone. The sample size for the study was 100 respondents while a researchers’ self-developed checklist formed the instrument for data collection. Instrument was tested to ensure the reliability. Four research questions and three hypotheses guided the study; while chi-square test was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significant. A review of empirical studies was carried out to guide the researcher into previous studies in the area and also to provide the researcher …