The Role of Voluntary and Open Membership in Increasing the Efficiency of Cooperative Societies

The Role of Voluntary and Open Membership in Increasing the Efficiency of Cooperative Societies   Background of the Study Cooperative is a voluntary organization that is established within the people with common interest in cooperative there are some principles that guided the operation of cooperative business as stated by (ICA 1995). The first among the…

Growth Performance and Blood Parameters of Clarias Garipenus Fed Graded Level of Melon Shell as Replacement for Maize

Growth Performance and Blood Parameters of Clarias Garipenus Fed Graded Level of Melon Shell as Replacement for Maize   Chapter One of Growth Performance and Blood Parameters of Clarias Garipenus Fed Graded Level of Melon Shell as Replacement for Maize INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Fish is the primary source of protein for about 950…

The Role of Leadership Participation in Promoting Cooperative Societies in Nigeria

The Role of Leadership Participation in Promoting Cooperative Societies in Nigeria   According to Ogbu (2007); the word cooperative is a collective noun as well as the cooperative society. Cooperative implying to work together among a group of persons originated from time immemorial. This could clearly distinguish between cooperative on the basis of time as…

A Study on Consumers Acceptabiliy on Fresh and Smoked Catfish

A Study on Consumers Acceptabiliy on Fresh and Smoked Catfish   Abstract of A Study on Consumers Acceptabiliy on Fresh and Smoked Catfish Fish is a major source of food for humans, providing significant portion of the protein intake in the diet of large proportion of the people, particularly so in developing countries. Fish is…

Challenges of Women Involved in Aquacultural Activities

Challenges of Women Involved in Aquacultural Activities   Chapter One of Challenges of Women Involved in Aquacultural Activities INTRODUCTION Background of the STUDY The Fisheries subsector is a significant source of fish food and livelihood for many people living in the coastal communities as it supplies animal protein necessary for growth and income. However, it…

Return Structure of Cooperative and Non-cooperative Poultry Farmers in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State.

Return Structure of Cooperative and Non-cooperative Poultry Farmers in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State.   Chapter One of Return Structure of Cooperative and Non-cooperative Poultry Farmers in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State. INTRODUCTION Background Study Agriculture plays a vital role in the economic development of Nigeria. It provides food…

Comparative Study of the Growth Performance of Four Commercial Fish Feeds in the Production of African Catfish

Comparative Study of the Growth Performance of Four Commercial Fish Feeds in the Production of African Catfish   Abstract of Comparative Study of the Growth Performance of Four Commercial Fish Feeds in the Production of African Catfish With global population expansion, the demand for high quality animal protein is rising dramatically (Yisa et al., 2006). Increased…

Impact of Climate Change on Fisheries and Aquaculture

Impact of Climate Change on Fisheries and Aquaculture   Abstract of Impact of Climate Change on Fisheries and Aquaculture This study examines the major effects of climate change on Fisheries and Aquaculture. Factors responsible for climate change which include burning of fuel, oil, coal, gas, deforestation among others cause the emission of green house gases…

The Potentials of Aquaculture Development in Fishing Communities

The Potentials of Aquaculture Development in Fishing Communities   Abstract of The Potentials of Aquaculture Development in Fishing Communities Aquaculture continues to grow rapidly every day, and then became bigger and bigger industry every year. So understanding the basic part behind aquatic production facilities is of increasing importance for all those working in this industry….

Effect of Total Replacement of Fishmeal With Poultry Hatchery Waste Meal in the Diet of African Catfish (Clarias Gariepinus) Fingerlings

Effect of Total Replacement of Fishmeal With Poultry Hatchery Waste Meal in the Diet of African Catfish (Clarias Gariepinus) Fingerlings   Abstract of Effect of Total Replacement of Fishmeal With Poultry Hatchery Waste Meal in the Diet of African Catfish (Clarias Gariepinus) Fingerlings This study examined the total replacement of fishmeal (FM) with poultry hatchery…

Effects of Pollution on Water and Fish Production in Ikpoba River Using Macro Invertebrates as Bio-indicators

Effects of Pollution on Water and Fish Production in Ikpoba River Using Macro Invertebrates as Bio-indicators   Abstract of Effects of Pollution on Water and Fish Production in Ikpoba River Using Macro Invertebrates as Bio-indicators The study of water quality using macro invertebrates as bio indicators of pollution in the Ikpoba river Benin City, Edo…

A Study of the Physico-chemical Parameters and Heavy Metal Concentration in Water and Sediment of Ogbe-ijoh Waterside of Warri River

A Study of the Physico-chemical Parameters and Heavy Metal Concentration in Water and Sediment of Ogbe-ijoh Waterside of Warri River   Abstract of A Study of the Physico-chemical Parameters and Heavy Metal Concentration in Water and Sediment of Ogbe-ijoh Waterside of Warri River A study of the physico-chemical parameters and heavy metals contamination in water…

Analysis of Poverty Status Among Rural Households in Ido Local Government Area in Oyo, State.

Analysis of Poverty Status Among Rural Households in Ido Local Government Area in Oyo, State.   Chapter One of  Analysis of Poverty Status Among Rural Households in Ido Local Government Area in Oyo, State. INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Nigeria is considered the most populous country in Africa and the 8th in the world with a…

Heavy Metal Concentrations in African River Prawn (Macrobrachium Vollenhovenii) of Ethiope River

Heavy Metal Concentrations in African River Prawn (Macrobrachium Vollenhovenii) of Ethiope River   Abstract of Heavy Metal Concentrations in African River Prawn (Macrobrachium Vollenhovenii) of Ethiope River The concentrations of four heavy metals (cadmium, chromium, nickel and vanadium) in the African river prawn (Macrobrachium vollenhovenii) sampled in three months (April, May and June) at three…

Effect of Cooperative Societies on Poverty Alleviation Among Rural Farm Households in Yewa Division of Ogun State

Effect of Cooperative Societies on Poverty Alleviation Among Rural Farm Households in Yewa Division of Ogun State   Chapter One of  Effect of Cooperative Societies on Poverty Alleviation Among Rural Farm Households in Yewa Division of Ogun State INTRODUCTION Background of the study Nigeria as a land filled with milk and honey suffers from the…

Evaluation of Fresh Aquatic Plant (Azollapinnata) and Artificial Diet on Growth Performance, Gastric Evacuation Rate and Carcass Composition of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromisniloticus)

Evaluation of Fresh Aquatic Plant (Azollapinnata) and Artificial Diet on Growth Performance, Gastric Evacuation Rate and Carcass Composition of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromisniloticus)   Abstract of Evaluation of Fresh Aquatic Plant (Azollapinnata) and Artificial Diet on Growth Performance, Gastric Evacuation Rate and Carcass Composition of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromisniloticus) Alternative plant protein sources are generally cheaper compared…

Assessing Economic and Welfare Values of Fish in the Lower Niger River

Assessing Economic and Welfare Values of Fish in the Lower Niger River Abstract of Assessing Economic and Welfare Values of Fish in the Lower Niger River This study was intended to assess the economic and welfare values of fish in the lower Niger River. This study was guided by the following objectives; to examine the…

Assessment of the Physio-chemical Characteristics and the Changes or Effects in the Serum of African Catfish

Assessment of the Physio-chemical Characteristics and the Changes or Effects in the Serum of African Catfish   Chapter One of Assessment of the Physio-chemical Characteristics and the Changes or Effects in the Serum of African Catfish INTRODUCTION   BACKGROUND OF STUDY    Leachate is any liquid that in passing through matter, extracts solutes, suspended solids or any…

Exploring Options for Improving Livelihoods and Resource Management in Nigeria Coastal Communities

Exploring Options for Improving Livelihoods and Resource Management in Nigeria Coastal Communities   Abstract of Exploring Options for Improving Livelihoods and Resource Management in Nigeria Coastal Communities This study was centered on exploring options for improving livelihoods and resource management in Nigeria coastal communities. The main objective of this study is to examine ways of…

Corporate Governance and Cooperative Societies in Nigeria. (a Case Study of Avamcu Calabar)

Corporate Governance and Cooperative Societies in Nigeria. (a Case Study of Avamcu Calabar)   INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY A definitive explanation given by O’Sullivan & Sheffrin, (2003) viewed cooperative as a business organization owned and operated by a group of individuals working together to achieve a common purpose for mutual benefit. A cooperative is set…

Management and Policy Frameworks for Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (Iuu) Fishing in Nigerian Waters

Management and Policy Frameworks for Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (Iuu) Fishing in Nigerian Waters   Abstract of Management and Policy Frameworks for Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (Iuu) Fishing in Nigerian Waters The study examines the management and policy frameworks for illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing in Nigerian waters, how maintaininga legal and regulated fishing system…

The Economics of Developing Reservoir Aquaculture in Nigeria

The Economics of Developing Reservoir Aquaculture in Nigeria   Chapter One of The Economics of Developing Reservoir Aquaculture in Nigeria INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY  Reservoirs are rarely and or never created for fishery purposes. However, the secondary use of the impounded waters for fisheries is becoming an increasingly important activity, particularly in Nigeria, the…

An Assessment of the Extent of Genetic Introgression in Exotic Culture Stocks of Tilapia

An Assessment of the Extent of Genetic Introgression in Exotic Culture Stocks of Tilapia   Chapter One of An Assessment of the Extent of Genetic Introgression in Exotic Culture Stocks of Tilapia INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY  Aquaculture of tilapias provides a classic example of a success story of a species group outside its natural…

An Assessment of the Effect of Organizational Culture on the Performance of Quantity Surveying Firms in Nigeria

An Assessment of the Effect of Organizational Culture on the Performance of Quantity Surveying Firms in Nigeria   Chapter One of  An Assessment of the Effect of Organizational Culture on the Performance of Quantity Surveying Firms in Nigeria INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Organizational culture defines the way employees complete tasks and interact with each…

Application of Fish Passage Design Principles to Enhance Sustainability of Inland Fishery Resources in the West Africans Waters

Application of Fish Passage Design Principles to Enhance Sustainability of Inland Fishery Resources in the West Africans Waters   Chapter One of Application of Fish Passage Design Principles to Enhance Sustainability of Inland Fishery Resources in the West Africans Waters INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY  Inland capture fisheries in whole world including African rivers deliver…

Assessing the Potential for Low Cost Formulated Diets for Mud Crab Aquaculture in Nigeria

Assessing the Potential for Low Cost Formulated Diets for Mud Crab Aquaculture in Nigeria   Chapter One of Assessing the Potential for Low Cost Formulated Diets for Mud Crab Aquaculture in Nigeria INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY  Global demand for mud crabs has risen over the past decade, led by expanding wealthier markets such as…

Capacity Building and Technology Transfer in Applied Population Genetics of Aquatic Species in Nigeria

Capacity Building and Technology Transfer in Applied Population Genetics of Aquatic Species in Nigeria   Chapter One of Capacity Building and Technology Transfer in Applied Population Genetics of Aquatic Species in Nigeria INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY  Population Genetics of aquatic species focuses on describing the genetic differences between populations of fish, between the individuals…

Developing Aquaculture in Degraded Inland Areas in Nigeria

Developing Aquaculture in Degraded Inland Areas in Nigeria   Chapter One of Developing Aquaculture in Degraded Inland Areas in Nigeria INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY  Nigeria, the country of many rivers, is also rich in lakes, reservoirs and wetlands but many of them had been degraded due to a lot of factors (FGN, 1993). Sustainable…

Application of Geoinformatics Techniques in Controlling Floooding in Vulnerable Roads and Buildings in Nigeria

Application of Geoinformatics Techniques in Controlling Floooding in Vulnerable Roads and Buildings in Nigeria   Background to the Study The acronym GIS stands for geographic information system, it is a system which allows a capture, updating and displaying of a number of previously unconnected dataset bringing them into a common reference system for spatial analysis…

Development and Delivery of Practical Disease Control Programs for Small-scale Shrimp Farmers in Nigeria

Development and Delivery of Practical Disease Control Programs for Small-scale Shrimp Farmers in Nigeria   Chapter One of Development and Delivery of Practical Disease Control Programs for Small-scale Shrimp Farmers in Nigeria INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY  The world production of farm shrimp in 1996 was valued at over $10 billion. In Nigeria, the bulk…