Field identification of Typha species in Hadeja Gashua Nguru wetlands

Field identification of Typha species in Hadeja Gashua Nguru wetlands Nigeria between January/June 2008. and July/October 2008. The study was conducted at Gashua Nguru wetland (Yobe and Jigawa states), Nigeria. The three sampling stations were established. Aquatic Plant Control information system Table (1996), for identify the species of Typha species was used, in three sampling station. Two Typha species were identified T. latifolia and T. angustifolia. Data analysis showed that, there was significant difference between T. latifolia and T. angustifolia (P<0.05)

Some soil nutrient composition favouring the growth of Typha grass in Kebbi and Katsina States, Nigeria

This study was carried out by surveying all the water bodies of two states where Typha grass exists. Soil auger was used to take soil samples randomly from five different locations in both Kebbi and Katsina state at the depths of 0-5cm, 510cm, 10 15cm. Soil nutrient was analyzed for the mineral composition of the two States at different season and soil depths. The result showed that, soil depth between 5-10cm has the highest percentage of nitrogen, phosphorus, calcium and magnesium during dry season. The nutrient composition of soil from the two states followed the same pattern during wet season

Comparative Studies on Some Physicochemical Properties of Baobab, Vegetable, Peanut and Palm Oils

Industrial and nutritional processes have increased the demands for oil and this in turn has led to the search for oils from different types of seeds. It is in this vein that baobab seed oil was extracted, analyzed and some of it physicochemical properties compared with those of vegetable, peanut and palm oils. The percentage yield, iodine value, acid value, peroxide value, moisture, free fatty acids and gossypol content of the oils were determined. The results show that baobab seed oil has quality comparable with those of commercial oil and it has great nutritional and industrial potentials. It is therefore recommended that more research be undertaken for this abundant source of natural nutritious oil

Analysis of Some Clay Samples from Yauri (Kebbi State), Goronyo, Munwadata and Atokonyo (Sokoto State), Nigeria

Analysis of some clay samples presumed to be kaolin obtained from different deposits in Yauri (kebbi state), Goronyo, Munwadata, Atokonyo (Sokoto state), Nigeria was carried out. The samples were subjected to quantitative analysis to determine major and trace constituents using gravimetric, colorimetric, titrimetric and spectroscopic methods of analysis. Results of the analysis revealed that two of the clay samples i.e Yauri and Goronyo were found to contained reasonable percentages of major and trace constituents of high-grade kaolin. The percentages were in the ranges: SiO2(45.00-45.50%); Al2O3(37.00-37.20%); Fe2O3(0.29-0.30%); CaO (0.17-0.18%0); Na2O(0.96-0.97%); K2O (0.50-0.60%); MgO (0.95-0.99%); TiO2(0.36-0.37%); P2O5(0.22-0.33%). Loss on ignition (16.01-17.01%) and density range (2.54-2.55g/cm3). The two kaolin are of certain purity and can be used for industrial purposes. However, the result indicates that the remaining two samples does not agree with the standard specifications for high quality kaolin and as such are not found to be kaolin. Atokonyo has shown complete absence of one of the major constituents of kaolin i.e Al2O3.Keywords: Kaolin, Yauri, Goronyo, Munwatada, Atokonyo, Industries

IMPACT ANALYSIS OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY ON FINANCE AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA (2001 – 2011)

The study analyses an impact relationship of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on Bank Performance and Economic Growth in Nigeria. The study obtained an annual data of selected commercial banks in Nigeria for an 11 years period i.e. 2001 – 2011. The data comprises of net profit, total assets, total equity, ATM machines including e-banking services of the stated banks. The ordinary least squares (OLS), among the commonly used models in analysing panel data were used. Results of the study reveals that the use of ICT, from random effects model, does not improve bank performance in the Nigerian commercial banks. However, increased profitability, total equity showed significant relationships between bank performance and hence economic growth in the country. Similarly, a positive influence on bank performance is also revealed but is not statistically significant. The conclusion draws is that improved investment in ICT equipment does not improve bank performance. Rather relevant policies which could boost bank performance in term of profitability, capitalisation and consolidation should be pursued which are also the main determinants of economic growth

Grammatical Rift and Cultural Lacuna: Constraints on English-Hausa and Hausa-English Translation

The issue of translation is an important aspect of interaction and communication. Since&nbsp;societies, cultures and languages are not the same, there is the need for effective and efficienttranslation so as to successfully achieve the desired objective of communication. This is with&nbsp;the view to bridging the communication barrier through translation. But this translation is&nbsp;shrouded with multiple complexities across languages. Some of the challenges are associated&nbsp;with the grammar and its cultural manifestations. This paper attempts an in-depth analysis of&nbsp;Hausa–English and English–Hausa translation of some concepts and terminologies with the&nbsp;view to demonstrating the difficulties in direct translation. The paper centers on International&nbsp;Media dealing with Hausa-English, English-Hausa translations, specifically, BBC, VOA, and&nbsp;related international broadcasting corporations and National dailies. This is further&nbsp;corroborated with field work on special vocabularies of Hausa figures of speech, proverbs;&nbsp;praise-epithet was carried out, particularly across Hausa popular culture

Soap Preparation from mechanically cold pressed Nigerian neem (Azadiracta Indica) seed oil

Neem seed oil from the neem tree (Azadiracta indica) finds wide usage one of which is its utilization for cosmetics particularly soap products. The chemical analysis of seed oil was carried out using the methods reported by AOAC (1998), Akpan et al., (2006) and Bassir, (1978) which revealed that it had saponification, iodine and acid values of 148.8 ± 1.168 mgKOH/g , 73.76 ± 0.397 I2/100g and 22.37 ±1.168 mgKOH/g  respectively. The analytical values obtained were in favour of the utilization of the indigenous neem seed oil in soap production. The pH of the soap was 9.90, comparably within the higher pH range of 9-11 set by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), due to incomplete alkali hydrolysis resulting from the saponification process. The foam height of the soap was found to be 2.0 cm which is lower than that of Jatropha oil soap(5.4cm), Sesame oil soap(4.8cm), Cotton seed oil soap(4.5cm) and shea nut soap(4.2cm),t higher than that of Castor oil soap(1.6cm) and Castor glycerine soap(1.4cm). The soap was milk in colour and slightly soluble in distilled water.Keywords: Neem oil, Quality control, Saponification, Alkali free, Foamability

Heavy metal levels in Sokoto metropolis as a result of local production of aluminium utensils

Assessment of the levels of heavy metal pollution due to production of local aluminum articles have been carried out. Atomic absorption spectrophotometric method of analysis was used for the determination of Cu, Cd, Cr, Fe, Mn and Pb, while ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) back titration with ZnSO4 was used for Al. Results show that the various concentration obtained follows the order, Al &gt; Cu &gt; Fe&gt; Mn &gt; Ni &gt; Cr &gt; Pd. Although, the concentrations of the metals were found to be generally low and fall below the threshold limit, continued discharge without regulation could cause future problem.Key words: Heavy metal, aluminium utensils, pollution, Sokoto

Digital-Biotechnology: A Framework of Bioinformatics used Mobile-Health Technologies in Nigeria-Universities 5G-Readiness Deployment-Plan

Digital Bioinformatics Innovation Initiative (DBII) is a branch of science that used Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), government electronic services such as electronic government (e-government), electronic health (e-health), and mobile technologies (mobile health) to examine knowledge and information. DBII can also use Internet services or Fourth Generation (4G), and Fifth Generation (5G) services for its deployment and implementation opportunities in developing nations health and healthcare system and other domains. Some of the current digital bioinformatics processes are geometadata profiling, use of mobile technologies (mobile phones) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in various 5G readiness deployment fields. Despite the benefits of this novel digital innovation, its deployment and implementation have been affected by poverty, lack of enough routine anticipation and determination, initial understanding of mobile phone, inadequate of research funding, personal innovativeness, lack of stable and dependable research methodologies. At present, there is limited number of research that highlighted these aspects to fill in research gaps and find alternative solution to DBII research problems. Therefore, a pilot survey was conducted among professionals in various fields who are knowledgeable about DBII from February 20th, 2020, to January 1st, 2022. Eight academic research professionals, and fifteen health and healthcare workers validated 6 behavior intention factors. Similarly, six hundred postgraduate and undergraduate students, health and healthcare specialists and other professionals across six Nigerian geographical zones participated in pilot survey using the proposed Precaution Adoption Model Process (PAMP) Mobile health questionnaire. Under this situation Principal Component Analysis (PCA) pre-processed online geometadata profiles, experts confirmed behavior intention items towards hypothesis generation, hypothesis testing, and development of digital bioinformatics framework of to use mobile phones in Nigeria Universities 5G readiness deployment plan. The study has discussed several theoretical and practical implications of digital bioinformatics for system designers and developers

The Educational Impacts of Needs National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy (Needs) on Poverty Reduction in Sokoto State, Nigeria

Poverty is a global phenomenon and its consequences are dehumanising and traumatic. Several programmes and policies have been implemented in Nigeria in order to enhance economic progress and lead to a reduction in poverty. One of such programmes is the National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy (NEEDS). The NEEDS encompassed all sectors of the Nigerian economy so that the impact would be wholesome. Education is certainly one of the sectors that was given much attention by the NEEDS programme. There seems to be no study on the impact of the NEEDS education policy on poverty reduction, especially in Sokoto State. This could perhaps be the reason why Sokoto State is perpetually leading the poverty table amongst the States in Nigeria. The objective of this study is to assess the educational impact of the NEEDS programme on poverty reduction in Sokoto State of the northwestern Nigeria. A total of 826 participants and non-participants were sampled in the study area for this purpose. Applied econometric techniques for development economics like the logit and ordered logit regression models, together with differencein- difference estimation technique were used to analyse the data. The results identified marital status, tribe, educational level, occupation, ICT literacy, and equal opportunity for education as germane to the participation in the NEEDS programme. The findings of this study reveal that access to education, equal opportunity to education, skills acquisition, and ICT literacy all have positive and significant relationship with poverty reduction. On policy implication, this study shows that most poor people will continue to suffer when the quality of education is poor. Education should then be planned in accordance with poverty reduction so that the system should not only target poverty reduction but also poverty elimination. This study benefits policy makers, academic research, and government economic planning department