by Admin | Sep 27, 2025
This study examined the prospects of information and communication technology in teaching and learning writing skills. The world is globally connected through ICT, hence the need to implement it in schools. Tools, such as word processing software, online writing platforms and digital feedback systems, influence students’ writing performance. The study affirms that ICT can positively function in teaching and learning writing skills, sentence and paragraph development by providing opportunities for collaborative learning, instant feedback and self –assessment, however, challenges such as, digital distractions and lack of access to technology have been observed. It recommended that, teachers should create their instruction using diverse interesting ICT materials and expose learners to friendly ICT environment. In conclusion, the paper emphasized the need for effective integration of ICT in writing instruction for better performance
by Admin | Sep 11, 2025
This paper explores the inconsistencies between traditional cultural beliefs and Western parenting techniques in the African-Igbo context within a globalized society. Anchored in Social Learning Theory, the study underscores how Igbo parenting has historically emphasized discipline, communal responsibility, respect for elders, and cultural transmission through proverbs, storytelling, and extended family involvement. In contrast, Western parenting often prioritizes independence, individualism, and negotiation, resulting in cultural conflict when these approaches intersect. Using a survey design and NVivo analysis of responses from 264 Igbo parents and young adults, the study examines perceptions of traditional values, challenges in adapting to Western customs, and the extent of integration between the two. Findings reveal that while the majority of parents strongly value traditional teachings (coded under the “Cultural Anchoring” node), they also acknowledge significant tensions when these practices are compared with modern methods. Although many respondents expressed confusion about Western approaches, the greatest difficulty identified was balancing both systems. Partial blending of traditional and modern practices is evident, but complete integration remains contested. The research suggests that Igbo parenting represents a stage of cultural negotiation, with tradition acting as the anchor while modern influences remain unavoidable. The study highlights implications for education, discipline, and cultural identity, while recommending cultural education programs, parent workshops, intergenerational dialogue, community support networks, and policy advocacy to preserve heritage and equip children for life in multicultural settings.
by Admin | Sep 11, 2025
This study assessed the adoption of Climate Smart Agricultural (CSA) practices among rural cassava farmers in Benue State, Nigeria. The population comprised all rural cassava farmers in Benue State. A sample size of 175 respondents was selected using a multi-stage selection technique comprising purposive, stratified, and simple random sampling. Data were collected using structured questionnaires. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings revealed a balanced gender distribution, with women slightly outnumbering men (50.3%). The mean age of respondents was 28.4 years. Most farmers were married (49.7%), had small household sizes 4.8 persons and operated on modest farm holdings (mean farm size 2.2 hectares). Educational attainment was modest with 61.1% having secondary education, while Annual income levels were modest, with 41.1% earning between ₦100,000 and ₦300,000. Adoption of CSAPs varied significantly, improved cassava varieties were universally adopted (100%), followed by water conservation techniques (91.4%), organic fertilizer use (78.9%), crop rotation (65.7%), and agroforestry (54.3%). Farmers perceived CSAPs as beneficial, with increased yield (x̄ = 3.20), enhanced food security (x̄ = 3.00), and income growth (x̄ = 2.80) rated as the top advantages. The study concludes that cassava farmers in Benue State are increasingly engaging with CSA practices, offering a pathway to sustainable agricultural development. Despite these benefits, adoption was hindered by several constraints like financial constraints adequate access to inputs poor extension services and cultural resistance to change. The study recommends targeted input subsidies, strengthened extension systems, and culturally sensitive awareness campaigns to improve CSAP uptake and foster sustainable cassava production in the State.
by Admin | Sep 11, 2025
This study probed the ideological biases rooted in the reportage of Banditry and Kidnapping for Ransom (BaKiR) in selected Nigerian online newspapers. This research adopted van Dijk’s socio-cognitive model of Critical Discourse Analysis; the research showed how language and discourse are used to generate reports about insecurity, state actors, and non-state actors. Four online news reports published in 2024 and 2025 were elicited in total: two each from The Daily Trust (representing a Northern perspective) and The Nation (representing a Southern perspective). The work examined the different levels of discourse, such as lexical choices, sentence structure, characterisation of state and non-state actors, how headlines are outlined, thematic focus and the intertextual allusions. These selected reports were chosen because they were suitable for the thematic consideration, had startling headlines, and focused on the dynamic security situation in Nigeria. The research identified rhetorical patterns that unveiled hidden ideological leanings ranging from state and non-state legitimation to civic critique and emotive appeals. The results showed that reporting of BaKiR is not politically balanced but rather reflects profound editorial opinions, political contexts, and socio-economic worldviews. It concluded that online media platforms function as ideological battlegrounds, framing insecurity in ways that either reinforce or resist dominant narratives of power, responsibility, and governance. The study recommended that interrogating media texts as ideological artefacts is crucial.
by Admin | Aug 16, 2025
French language is an international and official language of francophone countries learnt to improve communication with other non-francophone countries. However, learners often struggle with aspects of spoken fluency, especially sociophonetic features like liaison. One critical gap is the lack of attention to variable liaison—a phonetic feature that functions both linguistically and socially in French. The disconnect between learners’ production and listeners’ perception of socially marked features like liaison poses challenges for effective communication. This study adopted a phenomenology design. A sample of ten participants was purposively selected from Odeda Local Government Area. Using French Liaison Interview Guide (FLIG) which was validated using participant check procedure and audio recording, data were collected and analyzed using thematic analysis. Results showed that people perceived Nigerian learners to have wrong Pronunciation pattern, wrong pronunciation of silent consonants and liaison, phonological interference of local dialects and English. Francophone indigenes view Nigerian Learners to have wrong application of liaison, perceived them as beginners in French language and reveals that their usage of French liaison reflects their background. There is a huge difference on alphabet pronunciation, lexical and pragmatic usage, sociolinguistic implication when Nigerian Learners and francophone indigenes are compared. Finally, the challenges of using of French liaison are sounds and pronunciation uniqueness, lack of confidence, poor authentic language exposure, poor phonetic training and teacher proficiency, sociolinguistic unawareness. Recommendations include practical, engaging, and sustainable solutions. With consistent practice, exposure, and encouragement, learners can develop more accurate, fluent, and confident spoken French.
