The Effects of Nigerian Pidgin English in University Community Chapter One of The Effects of Nigerian Pidgin English in University Community Introduction: One of the most important differences between man and animal is man’s ability to speak and make others understand him. Language is only possible because within each society, people agree to understand…
Self Efficacy and Information Seeking Behaviour of Students of Selected Universities in Nigeria INTRODUCTION Information is an important tool used in the realization of any objective or goal of the library. Information is an important factor in any library because they are needed by users. Every library user needs information of increasing variety and…
The Impact of Yoruba Language on the Spoken English of Students (Indigenes) of Ilorin (Township) Abstract of The Impact of Yoruba Language on the Spoken English of Students (Indigenes) of Ilorin (Township) This study has set out to find the influence of Yoruba Language on the sound system of spoken English Language among the…
The Influence of English Language on Our Nigerian Indigenous Languages Examples of Borrowing From English Into Yoruba by Unilorin Undergraduates Abstract of The Influence of English Language on Our Nigerian Indigenous Languages Examples of Borrowing From English Into Yoruba by Unilorin Undergraduates Generally speaking, it seems unlikely that English will cease to be used…
The Use of Information and Communication Technology in Teaching of Vocational Subjects in Nigeria Polytechnics Students’ learning in tertiary institutions all over the world has undergone tremendous transformations, especially since the advent of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). There is a shift from the traditional approach of teacher directed/didactic to modern method where computer…
The Mythological Icons in Amos Tutuola the Palm-wine Drinkard Abstract of The Mythological Icons in Amos Tutuola the Palm-wine Drinkard This project explores the Amos Tutuola’s Palm – Wine Drinkard in terms of it’s use of mythological icons. In particular, the project seeks to explore the novel as an important artifact and a literary product of…
Cloud Computing a Better Means of It Outsourcing INTRODUCTION Cloud computing is a model for enabling ubiguitions, convenient, on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources (e.g. networks, servers, storage applications and services) that can be rapidly provisioned and released with minimal management effort or service provider interaction. Although this widely…
The Osun Osogbo Festival Its Functions and Aesthetics. Chapter One of The Osun Osogbo Festival Its Functions and Aesthetics. Introduction Festival is an event usually set by a local community. It centres on and some unique Aspects of that community. It is a set of activities and practice designed to entertain the People of…
The Role of Women in the Socio- Economic Development of Nigeria as in the Joys of Motherhood by Buchi Emecheta Chapter One of The Role of Women in the Socio- Economic Development of Nigeria as in the Joys of Motherhood by Buchi Emecheta INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Traditionally the experience of marriage and…
An Appraisal of the Role of Ict as a Change Agent for Quality Education in Tertiary Institution in Nigeria Chapter One of An Appraisal of the Role of Ict as a Change Agent for Quality Education in Tertiary Institution in Nigeria BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The challenges confronting our educational system in tertiary institution…
The Sociological Indices of African Drama (a Study of Wole Soyinka’s the Beatification of Area Boy a Lagosian Kaleidoscope and Olu Obafemi’s Scapegoats and Sacred Cows) Abstract of The Sociological Indices of African Drama (a Study of Wole Soyinka’s the Beatification of Area Boy a Lagosian Kaleidoscope and Olu Obafemi’s Scapegoats and Sacred Cows)…
Theme of Vengeance in William Shakespeare’s Hamlet and Merchant of Venice. Chapter One of Theme of Vengeance in William Shakespeare’s Hamlet and Merchant of Venice. INTRODUCTION Vengeance is depicted in William Shakespeare’s Hamlet and Merchant of Venice the major theme was a social phenomenon during Shakespeare’s days. England then was a proud nation and…
Themes and Imagery in Selected Romantic Poems. Chapter One of Themes and Imagery in Selected Romantic Poems. INTRODUCTION Nature is not the ultimate reality, but it has a valuable role to play in the life of man. It is a real and not a deceptive structure of forms and forces, it displays sublime order…
A Study Into the Negative Influence of Information Technology on Child Education INTRODUCTION The years before a child reaches kindergarten are among the most critical in his or her life to Influence learning (ED.gov, 2010); and this becomes a challenge and commitments to the parents, teachers, community and government, to ensure that these young…
Traditional Aesthetics Transfer and the African Novelists a Study of Achebe’s Things Fall Apart and Laye’s the African Child Chapter One of Traditional Aesthetics Transfer and the African Novelists a Study of Achebe’s Things Fall Apart and Laye’s the African Child INTRODUCTION Reading through African novels, this research work was triggered by a lot…
The Application of Information Technology to the Learning and Teaching of Economics in Nigeria a Case Study of Sec. Sch in Jos INTRODUCTION This research is based on an analysis of current research about the use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in teaching economics in secondary schools. It summarizes the key findings and suggestions…
Utopianism and Charaterisation in Aminata Sowfall’s the Begger’s Strike and Sembene Ousmane’s Xala Chapter One of Utopianism and Charaterisation in Aminata Sowfall’s the Begger’s Strike and Sembene Ousmane’s Xala Introduction Though a lot of people have written Utopianism and characterization, but this research work is to assess Utopianism in Aminata Sowfall’s The Beggars Strike and Sembene Ousmane’s Xala through…
A Sociolinguistic Analysis of the Influence of Gender on the Language Use of 400 Level Students Abstract of A Sociolinguistic Analysis of the Influence of Gender on the Language Use of 400 Level Students The thrust of this study is a sociolinguistic analysis of the gender on language use. The method of investigation used…
A Stylistic Analysis of Organisational Signals and Sub-thematic Identification Elements in Selected Nigerian Newspaper Articles Abstract of A Stylistic Analysis of Organisational Signals and Sub-thematic Identification Elements in Selected Nigerian Newspaper Articles The aim of this study thesis is to investigate organizational signals (textual cohesion) and sub-thematic identification (paragraph development) as the basic elements…
A Systemic Text Linguistic Study of Selected Nigerian Novel Abstract of A Systemic Text Linguistic Study of Selected Nigerian Novels The aim of this research was to do an in-depth study of the variations in language as used by the various novelists in the novels selected for this study. The objectives of the study…
An Analysis of Political Speech Abstract of An Analysis of Political Speech The famous, Greek philosopher, Aristotle, once said,” Politicians have no leisure, because they are always aiming at something beyond political life itself, power and glory, or happiness”. This statement is given credence with a mere observation of the politician and the political…
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Application and Benefits to Human Life Chapter One of Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Application and Benefits to Human Life INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY According to wikipedia (2015), artificial intelligence (AI) is the intelligence exhibited by machines or software. It is also the name of the academic field of study…
Facts and Fiction in Nigerian War Prose Chinua Achebe’s There Was a Country and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Half of a Yellow Sun Abstract of Facts and Fiction in Nigerian War Prose Chinua Achebe’s There Was a Country and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Half of a Yellow Sun “Fact” is something actual as opposed to invented;…
Language of Persuasion an Analysis of the Inaugural Speeches of Presidents Jonathan and Buhari Abstract of Language of Persuasion an Analysis of the Inaugural Speeches of Presidents Jonathan and Buhari This research studied the language of persuasion of inaugural speeches in Nigeria to find out their use of rhetorical appeals. It investigated certain linguistic…
Race, Identity and Perspectives of African American Women in the Selected Works of Toni Morrison and Rita Dove Abstract of Race, Identity and Perspectives of African American Women in the Selected Works of Toni Morrison and Rita Dove This study is concerned with an appraisal of Race, Identity and Perspectives of African American Women…
The Forms and Aesthetics of Udje Songs of the Urhobo People Abstract of The Forms and Aesthetics of Udje Songs of the Urhobo People This appraisal is on Udje dance songs of the Urhobo people. The study looks at the aesthetic qualities that abound in the Udje songs of the Urhobo people. The researcher…
Instructional Materials, Provision, Utilization and Nursery Pupils’ Performance in English Language Abstract of Instructional Materials, Provision, Utilization and Nursery Pupils’ Performance in English Language English Language is the language of instruction in Nigeria’s educational system. It is therefore important that it is properly taught in schools. This study was designed to assess the impact…
The Roles of Female Character in Benin Oral Narratives Chapter One of The Roles of Female Character in Benin Oral Narratives INTRODUCTION PURPOSE OF STUDY This study examines the roles and /life style of females characters as minor characters in Benin oral narrative. It appreciates the strengths; examine the weakness, and points out the…
This Study Critically Examines the Subject Matter and Style in Ezenwa Ohaeto `s the Voice of the Night Masquerade, the Chants of a Minstrel and if to Say I Bi Soja Chapter One of This Study Critically Examines the Subject Matter and Style in Ezenwa Ohaeto `s the Voice of the Night Masquerade, the…
The Aesthetic Features and Social Relevance of Folktales to Okpara Inland Community Chapter One of The Aesthetic Features and Social Relevance of Folktales to Okpara Inland Community INTRODUCTION PURPOSE OF STUDY The purpose of study of this essay is to examine the aesthetic features and social relevance of folktales in Okpara Inland community of…
