ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF ARTISAN FISHING ENTERPRISES IN BENUE STATE, NIGERIA

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background Information One of the major roles played by fisheries in the economy of Nigeria is its contribution to the dietary needs of the populace. Increased food production, both in quantity and quality is necessary to build a healthy nation. Animal protein is essential for proper growth, repair and maintenance of body … Read more

DETERMINATION OF THE INTEGRATION OF RICE MARKETS IN ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA

ABSTRACT   This study was designed to determine the integration of rice markets in Enugu state.  Factors considered include: socio-economic characteristics, existing market structure and channels, integration of rice markets, structural factors that affect the integration of rice markets and the problems affecting rice traders in the state. Forty wholesalers and forty retailers were selected … Read more

COMPARATIVE ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF SELECTED CASSAVA DERIVATIVES IN UZO-UWANI LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA

  CHAPTER ONE   1.0                                               INTRODUCTION   1.1 Background                     Despite the dominant role of the petroleum sector as the major foreign exchange earner, agriculture remains the mainstay of Nigeria’s economy (Oyejide 1986).  In addition to contribution to GDP, it is the largest non-oil export earner, the largest employer of labour, and a key contributor … Read more

COMPARATIVE ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF RAIN- FED AND FADAMA VEGETABLE PRODUCTION IN PERI URBAN AREAS OF EBONYI STATE, NIGERIA

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1     BACKGROUND INFORMATION In the 1960s Nigeria relied heavily on the Agricultural sector for economic development (contributing over 70% of the GDP). But with the oil boom of the 1970s, the contribution of agricultural sector fell drastically to the extent that the nation became an importer of major agricultural commodities in the … Read more

COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF RESOURCE USE EFFICIENCY IN RICE PRODUCTION AMONG FADAMA III AND NON-FADAMA III BENEFICIARY RICE FARMERS IN NIGER STATE, NIGERIA

ABSTRACT This study investigated resource use efficiency of Fadama III and non-Fadama III beneficiary rice farmers in Niger State, Nigeria. Primary data were collected using questionnaire/interview schedule administered to a sample of one hundred and twenty rice farmers, selected using multi-stage sampling technique. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, stochastic frontier production function, return to … Read more

APPRAISAL OF POULTRY FEEDS’ MARKETING IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA

ABSTRACT This study examined the marketing of poultry feeds in Anambra State, Nigeria. The specific objectives were to: describe the socio-economic characteristics of the poultry feeds marketers; identify and describe the marketing channels for poultry feeds; describe the promotional activities adopted by these poultry feed marketers; assess the degree of market concentration among wholesalers and … Read more

An Assessment Of Mass Media Role In The Campaign Against Drug Abuse In Nigeria

CHAPTER ONE   INTRODUCTION   1.1       BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY There is no limit to the study of media and society. Media and society as a subject covers a wide range of issues. Communication has a lot to do with the individual.  It effects and defects are so notable that they cannot be swept under … Read more

A Qualitative Analysis Of Journalists’ Views On Funding And Newspaper Survival In Nigeria

ABSTRACT This study analysed journalists’ views on newspaper funding and survival in Nigeria. Six specific objectives guided the study. A hypothesis for the study was formulated and tested which rejected the null position that there is no significant relationship between funding and newspaper survival. The study used qualitative survey design to obtain data. To sample … Read more