» WATERBORNE DISEASES IN FLOOD AFFECTED AREAS IN NIGERIA IN 2024: CHALLENGES AND INTERVENTIONS CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Flood is a prevalent environmental issue in Nigeria, characterised by the movement of a body of water over terrain that is typically not flooded. It can a…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Flooding is one of the greatest environmental challenges facing man throughout the century. Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC, 2017) considered floods as the most destructive climate related danger in the world. The explanation of this is the overall…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Ensuring economic stability is a significant hurdle faced by governments worldwide. Government policy, national consumption rate, deflation, inflation, and other factors significantly influence a country's economy (Stephen, 2022). Inflation is the…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the Study It is no doubt that every human activity has a direct or indirect impact on the environment, and the activities of expanding population and urbanisation are the most significant factors affecting the environment. The rapid process of urbanisation and …Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Economic meltdown, sometimes known as an economic crisis, can be described as a state of economic slowdown where demand decreases, real output declines, and unemployment increases. It is often recognised when there is a consecutive decline in real Gro…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Chemistry is a fundamental discipline in the field of science. Chemistry has the potential to connect other sciences and to promote greater scientific literacy by serving as a fundamental building element for a variety of scientific disciplines…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background to the Study The initial connections between sport and tourism were established in the early to mid 19th century A.D., with English competitive sports serving as a fundamental component of contemporary western sports, alongside German exercises and Swedish gy…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Telehealth facilitates and encourages remote healthcare, and these advancements can decrease regular physical contact and hospitalization while greatly improving the provision of excellent healthcare services (Mbunge, Muchemwa & Batani, 2022). The …Continue Reading »
» ASSESSMENT OF THE ROLE OF TELEHEALTH DURING HEALTH CRISES: A CASE STUDY OF THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC IN NIGERIA CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the Study The rapid transmission and escalating incidence of the pandemic pathogen known as 2019 novel coronavirus (2019 nCoV) are causing grea…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Globally, flood has received a great deal of scholarly interest throughout the years, particularly in developing countries such as Nigeria. Although there are several types of environmental problems and issues that result, including soil degradation, …Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the study The adoption of telehealth has experienced a substantial increase in reaction to the COVID 19 epidemic, as telemedicine provides a means to communicate with healthcare providers without the requirement of direct physical contact. This is a notable adv…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Flood is a natural process which occurs when water inundates land that is ordinarily dry. When rain falls on an area of land (catchment), some of the water percolate into the soil while the left over flows downhill as runoff and the amount of this…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Although there is no universally agreed upon definition of recession, it is usually recognised that the term refers to a time of economic decline (Bagda et al., 2019). Recessions are not defined by extremely short durations of economic decline. A …Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the study It is no doubt that all human beings need food to live an active and healthy life as it is essential as it helps to provide energy, encourages physical and mental development, maintains life and stimulate growth. However, the lack of adequate consu…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Floods are hydrological phenomena in which a usually arid region or parcel of land experiences a sudden inundation of water (Abua, 2019). Floods are a prevalent global occurrence and rank among the most frequent natural disasters (Ewan, 2021). Flo…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the Study It is well acknowledged by all citizens that Nigeria and other countries are currently experiencing a significant decline in oil prices. This decline began years ago when the price of bonny light crude oil dropped from $145.00 per barrel to just about…Continue Reading »
» AN IN DEPTH INVESTIGATION OF THE IMPLICATIONS OF ECONOMIC STAGNATION ON THE LIVELIHOOD OF RURAL DWELLERS CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Rural areas are of utmost importance in Nigeria due to their coverage of over 90 percent of the African continent and their hosting of around half…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the study Access to healthcare is a fundamental human right that should be available to all individuals, regardless of their geographical location or socioeconomic condition, when they require it (Samir et al., 2022). In a densely populated country such as Nige…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the study Information and Communications Technology (ICT) has emerged as a significant catalyst for the development of many nations across various sectors. In Nigeria, where there is a notable shortage of healthcare professionals relative to its over 150 mil…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Agriculture is the bedrock of economic growth, development and poverty eradication in the developing countries. Agriculture has also regarded as the engine and panacea to economic prosperity. In the words of Gunner (2019), the battle for long t…Continue Reading »
» AN IN DEPTH STUDY OF WIDESPREAD HARDSHIP IN NIGERIA(AN EXPERIENCE UNDER TINUBU ADMINISTRATION) CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the Study The news of economic hardship in Nigeria has reached a level where it is now a worldwide concern, and it may no longer be an exaggeration to say so. Econ…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Globally, the healthcare system has been over stretched in the face of epidemics and pandemics as a result, exacerbated the dearth of health workers, signaling the need for innovative means such as telemedicine as an essential tool for reducing the ne…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Climate change encompasses discernible alterations in the climate system that can be attributed to human activities, particularly those that modify the composition of the Earth's atmosphere and ultimately result in global warming (Yin, 2022). Glob…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the study It is no doubt that rural areas in Nigeria are home to populations that are vulnerable to compromised health. Based on data from the World Bank, almost 103 million people in Nigeria, accounting for 45% of the population in 2023, lived in rural regions…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Telehealth has shown significant growth in recent years, enabling more effective management of chronic health conditions. Telehealth, as defined by the American Telemedicine Association (2020), is the provision of healthcare services remotely using mo…Continue Reading »
