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The study investigated the availability of reformation programmes for prisoners in North-West Nigeria. Descriptive survey was adopted as the design for the study. The population comprised the entire prison inmates, prison officials, lawyers and human rights activists (stakeholders) in the North West Nigeria (Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto and Zamfara states). The target population comprised the stakeholders from the selected states (Kaduna, Katsina, Jigawa and Kano). Stratified random sampling was used in the study. Out of the seven states, four were selected randomly, and 13 prisons were covered by the study. A total number of 1,338 respondents (1,068 inmates; 200 prison officials; 50 lawyers; and 20 human rights activists) were used for the study. The total population of inmates in the sampled prisons as at April 2017 was 3443. Out of this, 1068 inmates were selected proportionately to respond to the instrument. Researcher designed questionnaires were used for this study. A questionnaire is dedicated to each of the stakeholders. The validity of the instruments was ascertained using content and construct validity. The reliability of the instruments were determined through the use of internal consistency approach based on Cronbach Alpha. Forty inmates were used for the pilot study. The data collected from the study was analysed using descriptive statistics. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer research questions. The hypothesis was tested using chi-square. Findings of the study revealed that out of the five indicators for measuring reformation provisions, the only one described as available was religious education. While other indicators such as facilities, personnel and reading materials; educational continuity and motivation; remedial and adult education; and vocational education were described as not available. The study recommended that libraries should be provided in all prisons; to motivate inmates who excel in academics with scholarship opportunities during and after jail term; and the NPS should involve more private and public organizations in the area of training and development of inmates.

The study examined the relationship between teachers' utilization of school facilities and academic achievement of student nurses in Human Biology in schools of Nursing in Akwa Ibom State. Four (4) specific objectives, four (4) research questions and four (4) null hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. Ex-post facto survey design was adopted for the study. The research population was One Hundred and Seventy Three (173) student nurses in Preliminary Training Session (PTS) in the three (3) accredited Schools of Nursing in Akwa Ibom State.. The sample size of One Hundred (100) students was selected for the study using proportionate stratified random sampling technique. The researcher developed two (2) instruments tagged 'Teachers' Utilization of School Facilities Questionnaire (TUSFQ)' and 'Students' Achievement Test on Human Biology (SATHB)' used in collecting data for the study. The TUSFQ and SATHB were validated through face validity by three (3) experts in the Test and Measurement unit of Faculty of Education, University of Uyo, Uyo and three (3) other experts in Directorate of Nursing Services, Ministry of Health, Uyo respectively. The reliability coefficients of 0.82 and 0.74 for TUSFQ and SATHB respectively were established using Spearman Brown Reliability Analysis. Pearson's Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) was used for data treatment. The findings of the research revealed that there exists significant positive relationship between teachers' utilization of school facilities (library, laboratory, information and communication technology (ICT) center and recreation center) and academic achievement of student nurses in Human Biology. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended amongst others that teachers should make good effort in incorporating the available school facilities in their pedagogical practices to develop themselves, and thereby promoting the academic growth of learners.

The study focused on identifying the employability and technical skills needed to establish small-scale automobile workshop in Nsukka Urban of Enugu State. Five purposes of the study were stated to guide the study. Five research questions were stated and answered in line with the purpose of the study. The population for the study is 1,500 registered automobile mechanic in the study area. Simple random sampling technique was employed to select 150 automobile mechanics and was used for the study. The instrument for data collection was a questionnaire developed from literature review .The Questionnaire was administered on 150 automobile mechanics in the Nsukka Mechanic Village, and was retrieved and analyzed using frequency distribution, percentage and mean. The study revealed among others that to establish and to progress in automobile business, employability skills, technical skills, managerial skills, basic tools, equipment and facilities as well as finance are of great importance to the prospecting auto mechanic. Recommendations were given based on the findings from the study.

Globally, poor access to improved water and sanitation remains a major contributing factor to high morbidity and mortality rates among the populace. Thus, access to water supply and sanitation is essential for sustainable development. In this study, a cross sectional descriptive survey method was adopted. Data were collected via questionnaires and observational checklist which were designed to extract information on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH). The data were then, analysed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS Version 26.0). Four hundred and twenty (420) semi-structured questionnaires were administered to households in Ekosodin Community. Three hundred and ninety seven (397) copies were retrieved and thus analysed. Results indicated that 374 (94.2%) households reported having access to water and that borehole was their main source of water supply. Over 130 (32.7%) household reported not treating their water before use. Types of toilet facilities frequently use by households were water closet system (flush toilet) 243 (61.2%) and pit latrine 85 (21.4%). However, households practice open defecation at low levels 6 (1.5%). Solid waste disposal methods mainly adopted by households are: open dumpsite 224 (56.4%) and burning 150 (37.8%). Majority of the households cleaned their water storage containers every six months or annually. Results further revealed that most of the respondents 382 (96.2%) practice hand washing after toilet 82 (20.65%), before cooking 79 (19.89%), before eating 55 (13.85%) and every other time 94 (23.6%) excluding the aforementioned, after cooking, after eating and after handling children’s faeces. It was observed that 243 (57.9%) houses have no drainage system, 237 (56.4%) have no waste storage facility, 312 (74.3%) have refuse dumpsite and 354 (84.3%) did not have odour of excreta in the surrounding. It was deduced from this study that households have poor access to adequate WASH facilities/services. Hence, it is recommended that water supply infrastructures, sanitation infrastructures and promotion of hygiene should be enhanced in order to improve access to adequate WASH facilities/services in the community. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study surveyed the information resources provision of National Open University of Nigeria visa vis the extent of the information needs of their students in Southeast Nigeria. Three research questions guided the study and descriptive survey research design was adopted. The four study centres used for the study in South East has a population of the 42,200 Students. Random sampling technique also was used to draw the sample which came to 2111. Structured questionnaire was used for data collection. Its reliability was established using cronbach alpha. Data collected was analyzed using arithmetic mean. The study identified various types of information resources and facilities they know and could be required by the students for their learning and research, it further indicates the extent of the students information need as regards to the various programme they offer which was adjudged to be needed at a high extent and finally the extent the NOUN stakeholder's were able to provide the needed information materials and facilities for the students, which also was seen at a low extent. The study therefore recommend that the stakeholders of NOUN should always liaise with their students before acquisitions of information resources and facilities are made, More so effort should be made to solve the problem of poor electricity supply and finally NOUN libraries should ensure they partner with other academic libraries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study assessed the availability of health facilities and personnel in public secondary schools in Cross River, Nigeria. Two research questions were used to assess the availability of health facilities and equipment and availability of health personnel in public secondary schools in Cross River State, Nigeria. Ex-post facto research design was adopted and a sample of 160 public secondary schools were used for the study. A checklist titled Assessment of School Health Services Checklist (ASHSC) was used for data collection. Data collected were analyzed using percentages. The results of the analysis revealed that: Fifty nine, 59 (37 per cent) of health facilities and equipment were available, 54 (31 per cent) of the schools have health facilities/equipment accessible and 41 (23 per cent) of the schools have their health facilities adequate in number. Also Sixty seven 67 (42 per cent) of the secondary schools under study have available health personnel, 50 (31 per cent) of the schools have their health personnel accessible while32 (20 per cent) of the schools have adequate health personnel. The study suggested as policy implication that the government should make sure that sick bay and other vital health facilities such as thermometer, and drugs are provided in all secondary schools in the State. There is need for the Cross River State government to ensure that laboratory technicians and other health personnel are made available to all secondary schools in the State. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: This study attempts to review the role of slaughter facilities management of all zoonotic diseases encountered at the abattoirs as well as the safety of meat produced for public consumption in abattoirs in Nigeria. Good hygienic practices were totally absent in the abattoirs. There were dilapidated slaughtering and processing facilities, inadequate clean water supplies, no refrigerators and lack of facilities for the collection and storage of waste. Zoonotic agents demonstrated in slaughtered animals in Nigeria include Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Mycobacterium bovis, Leptospira species, Campylobacter species, Yersinia species, Clostridia species., Brucella abortus, Brucella melitensis, Brucella suis, and Salmonella spp. Other disease-causing infectious agents encountered at the abattoirs include Echerichia coli O157, Salmonella and Campylobacter species. The meat transportation is done by motor bike, wheel barrows and open vehicles and this become sources of physical contamination. Main Body: Animals were not being examined regularly before or after slaughter, offals were washed with drainage water, effluent from drainage systems and that meat and organs cleaned from such drainages were sold to the public, leading to unsafe meat being released for public consumption. Meat and carcasses were conveyed out of the abattoir using unhygienic means of transport. Butchers and many abattoir workers were observed not using protective clothing during operations. Waste disposal was indiscriminate not regularly carried out which was hazardous to the environment, while the authorities concerned were not making any effort to improve the situation. Diseases such as Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia, Fasciolosis, Tuberculosis and Helminthoses were most frequently encountered some of the diseases were of public health and economic importance. Conclusion: Meat Inspection and hygiene Act shall be enacted and signed into law. Provision of waste disposal system such as incinerators are recommended. The drainage system should be upgraded and modernized. Use of abattoir waste as a manure and the slurry as fertilizer is also recommended. In Nigeria none of the abattoirs met the minimum hygienic standard of operation as recommended by the Codex Alimentarius and they could not have supported the production of safe meat and meat products for human consumption. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The importance of office facilities and workplace environment in the university system cannot be overemphasized because office facilities help in facilitating work schedules and increase staff's efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, in many universities in the developing countries such as Nigeria, there are in-adequate facilities in the staff offices, and such has resulted in low productivity and has impacted negatively in universities' global ranking. The study assessed the facilities provided in the staff offices at the federal university of technology Akure Nigeria and examined the essential facilities that influence staff productivity. A total of 204 questionnaires were administered to both the academic and non-academic staff members drawn from the eight (8) academic schools that are in the university. 184 of the administered questionnaires were retrieved from the respondents representing 90.2% and therefore served as the basis for the analysis. A descriptive method of analysis was used to analyze the data. The study revealed that the conditions of fire prevention facilities such as fire extinguisher installed for workers are not functional; the same applies to the toilet facilities. Also, the further revealed that the staffs are very dissatisfied with the condition of conveniences and the state of the sofa in the offices. Finally, the study revealed that the most relevant facilities that influence staff productivity are water, electricity, and Wi-Fi. The study, therefore, recommends that the universities should make adequate provision for water, toilet, electricity, sofa, and fire extinguishers in the staff offices as these have the potential of motivating workers for greater commitment and higher productivity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Introduction: Effective management of hypertension and diabetes through accurate diagnosis and treatment can reduce the risk of complications and early deaths. This study was a descriptive cross-sectional study aimed at determining practices regarding hypertension and type 2 diabetes management among healthcare providers in Kaduna and Imo States, Nigeria. Data were collected using a semi-structured interviewer administered questionnaire consisting of questions across four major domains: 1) screening; 2) diagnosis; 3) pharmacological; and 4) non-pharmacological treatment of hypertension and diabetes. Results: A total of 77 healthcare providers were interviewed and they included; 20 (26.5%) medical doctors, 25 (32.5%) nurses/midwives, 18 (23.4%) community health extension workers and 3 (3.9%) pharmacists. Almost half (46.8%) of the respondents indicated that they prioritize routine blood pressure (BP) checks among all adult patients while only 30 (39.0%) and 8 (10.4%) correctly identified the diagnostic criteria for hypertension and diabetes, respectively. Calcium chain blockers only were the most prescribed medication for treatment of hypertension across all stages of hypertension while metformin (glucophage) was stated as the preferred medication prescribed for controlling blood glucose levels among the respondents. Only 32.5% of the respondents stated that they have a means in place in their facilities to ensure that hypertension and diabetes patients adhere to follow-on visit recommendations. Conclusion: A significant knowledge gap was identified in the diagnosis and treatment of hypertension and diabetes among the respondents due to unavailability of properly outlined management guidelines for these conditions for the different cadres of healthcare workers in Nigeria. There is a need for the development and wide distribution of guidelines highlighting cadre-specific roles for healthcare providers in hypertension and diabetes management and standard operating procedures based on such guidelines should be available at various points of care to ensure better treatment outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: There is both higher mortality and morbidity from cancer in low and medium income countries (LMICs) compared with high income countries (HICs). Clinical trial activities and development of more effective and less toxic therapies have led to significant improvements in morbidity and mortality from cancer in HICs. Unfortunately, clinical trials remain low in LMICs due to poor infrastructure and paucity of experienced personnel to execute clinical trials. There is an urgent need to build local capacity for evidence-based treatment for cancer patients in LMICs.Methods: We conducted a survey at facilities in four Teaching Hospitals in South West Nigeria using a checklist of information on various aspects of clinical trial activities. The gaps identified were addressed using resources sourced in partnership with investigators at HIC institutions.Results: Deficits in infrastructure were in areas of patient care such as availability of oncology pharmacists, standard laboratories and diagnostic facilities, clinical equipment maintenance and regular calibrations, trained personnel for clinical trial activities, investigational products handling and disposals and lack of standard operating procedures for clinical activities. There were two GCP trained personnel, two study coordinators and one research pharmacist across the four sites. Interventions were instituted to address the observed deficits in all four sites which are now well positioned to undertake clinical trials in oncology. Training on all aspects of clinical trial was also provided.Conclusions: Partnerships with institutions in HICs can successfully identify, address, and improve deficits in infrastructure for clinical trial in LMICs. The HICs should lead in providing funds, mentorship, and training for LMIC institutions to improve and expand clinical trials in LMIC countries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The escalating population growth in Nigeria calls for urgent attention to malaria control and the provision of accessible public health care for treatment of the disease (appropriate malaria treatment and intervention can, in turn, bring a reduction in the sickle cell disease (SCD) crisis). Malaria is a major cause of visits to healthcare facilities, which is amplified by the malaria interaction with SCD. Access to treatment is a basic need of the population in a country; however, in Nigeria, access to health care is generally poor. Healthcare facilities are sparsely distributed and services inadequate to take care of the health needs of the whole population. This article discusses malaria and SCD prevalence in Nigeria and analyses the spatial distribution of primary healthcare facilities in the Ikorodu Local Government Area of Lagos State, Nigeria, using Geographic Information System (GIS). Analysis is based on existing facility locations in relation to 15 and 30 minutes' walking time in a 1-km and 2-km catchment radius, respectively. The results show primary health center (PHC) facilities' coverage of 48 percent for 2-km catchment radius and 15 percent for 1-km catchment. Based on this analysis, this article argues that there is a need to increase the number of facilities for treatment that are optimally located to take care of travel distance and expand facility coverage. This will reduce mortality and morbidity rates due to the diseases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The use of Building Information Modelling (BIM), for construction processes, is on the increase across the globe. This paper aims at exploring the training needs of the Nigerian construction professionals in the adoption of BIM. The study was carried out through a qualitative research design and a structure questionnaire survey administered on selected construction professionals in Nigeria. A total of 285 questionnaires were distributed among the sampled respondents out of which a total of 212 (74.39%) valid responses were received. The data generated were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results revealed computing skill, cost modelling skill, computer aided design skill, construction technology skill, coordination skill as the most essential skills required for the adoption of BIM. On training method appropriate for BIM adoption, the results showed that organising regular workshop and attending related conferences on BIM, on job training/project-based training, including BIM training in firm's syllabus and hiring a BIM specialist for staff training as the most significant. Furthermore, internet connectivity, integrated computer systems and availability of BIM software were significant facility requirements in adopting BIM. The study provides information on the actual training needs and facilities required as potential for BIM adoption among construction professionals in Nigeria. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose Higher institutions in Nigeria have witnessed an increase in the number of student enrolments; Northern Nigerian universities are not excluded. As the number of students increases, so do their needs in terms of facilities such as lecture halls, libraries, laboratories, accommodation, studios, furniture and other auxiliary facilities services (among others things). The purpose of this study is to explore the structural characteristics of building features' performance and to statistically group them into building components (dependent) and physical and non-physical building features (independent) constructs, relating to influence of facilities' performance in student satisfaction in Northern Nigerian universities.Design/methodology/approach Questionnaires used were designed to collect data on both academic facilities, based on student experience and satisfaction with respect to physical and non-physical facilities. The school building assessment method questionnaire by Sanoff (2001) was adapted. Hence, the validity and reliability of measures was examined via academicians and data analysis with statistical package of social science (SPSS) version 22. In general, the values of alpha coefficients were above 0.80.Findings The result of exploratory factor analysis revealed that all factors loaded more than 0.61. In conclusion, the results indicated acceptable factor loadings and effective grouping of the features according to the conceptualised framework for the building component. A hypothetical model of building components was then proposed, suggesting the effects of physical and non-physical building features on building components.Research limitations/implications This research has been applied to a Northern Nigerian university. The research should be expanded to other institutions offering higher education.Practical implications Based on a conceptual framework, the study gives practical insights concerning the performance of building component as a key success factor for higher education institutions' (HEIs) facilities.Originality/value Therefore, the need to develop and improve instruments that will reflects facilities performance for students satisfaction in Nigerian universities became paramount. Thus there is lack of an integrating framework for facilities performance as well as students satisfaction and experience in the context of Nigerian HEIs, especially in the region of northern Nigeria. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Housing is an inevitable aspect of human life in any society. Consequently, its condition has resultant effect on the general wellbeing of individuals. This study examined the housing conditions in Ajeromi Oke-Oja in Ogun State, Nigeria with the view of identifying and assessing existing housing facilities and building construction materials; methods of acquisition and maintenances as well as examining inhabitants' socio-economic status on housing conditions. Data collection methods used were questionnaire, personal observations and informal interview. Multi-stage sampling technique was adopted to administer 200 questionnaires among household representatives. Results were presented using both descriptive and Chi-Square statistical methods. The findings revealed that majority (about 70%) of the residents are low income earners with low financial capability to access desirable houses. Findings on housing facilities indicated that 54% of toilets were pit system and 80% of the bathrooms were traditional open roofed and enclosed systems. For the construction materials, houses were built using mud (57%) as wall materials and corrugated iron sheet (66%) as roof. Interestingly, about 50% houses were aged (61-99 years) and are mostly (47%) inherited structures that were poorly maintained (70%). Chi-Square results on statistical impact of inhabitants' socio-economic variables on housing conditions were significantly observed. However, only income level proved a key factor that influenced housing conditions (X²= 20.28, P<0.00). The study recommended that immediate actions should be taken to avert hazards as a result of the extant housing conditions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Hypertension and diabetes have become major non-communicable diseases of public health importance globally, considering the magnitude of the diseases, the propensity to worsen the patients' quality of life and the associated mortality. This study compared the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of hypertensive and diabetic patients in both tertiary and secondary health facilities in Kaduna State, north-western Nigeria., Materials and Methods: This was a descriptive comparative cross-sectional study amongst 325 patients, of which 93 (28.6%) were from the tertiary and 232 (71.4%) were from the secondary facilities. All eligible respondents participated in this study. Data were analysed with SPSS version 25 and STATA SE 12, t-test for comparison of two means, Chi-square and multivariate analyses were performed with P < 0.05., Results: The mean age was 55.72 ± 13 years. Two-thirds, 197 (60.6%), were hypertensive only, 60 (18.5%) were diabetic only (18.5%) and 68 (20.9%) were hypertensive diabetic. For the hypertensive only at the tertiary facility, the mean scores for vitality (VT) (68.0 ± 5.97, P = 0.01), emotional well-being (EW) (77.33 ± 4.52, P = 0.0007) and bodily pain (BP), (74.17 ± 5.94, P = 0.05) were significantly higher for tertiary compared with those at secondary facilities. The mean HRQOL for the people with diabetes only at the tertiary facilities also showed statistically significant higher scores for VT (72.2 ± 61, P = 0.01), social functioning (72.2 ± 8.4, P = 0.02), EW (75.44 ± 4.9, P = 0.001) and BP (85.56 ± 7.7, P = 0.01) when compared with the secondary facilities., Conclusion: Patients managed by specialists at the tertiary health facility had better HRQOL than those managed at the secondary health facilities. Continued medical education and the use of standard operating procedures are recommended for improved HRQOL.

Purpose -- The purpose of this paper is to investigate and conceptualise significant factors influencing decision to outsource facilities management (FM) services in Nigeria's public hospitals. Design/methodology/approach -- Data for this study were collected using a cross-sectional questionnaire survey. A total of 85 responses were received from the six states comprising the study area while 11 of them were discarded due to missing data resulting in 74 usable responses. This gave an overall response rate of 61 per cent. Data collected were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics as well as principal component analysis. Findings -- Findings revealed that 25 of the 31 factors were significant in explaining the decision to outsource FM service in Nigeria's public hospitals; while 15 of them grouped into six broad categories were selected based on their factor loadings during further analysis. Besides, it was also established from the study that "to improve performance standard", "to improve quality of services" and "to improve timely delivery of services" are the top three rated factors. Research limitations/implications -- The study complements the body of knowledge on "make or buy" decision theory by provided empirical insight into key attributes of outsourcing decision motives for FM services from the point of view of Nigeria's public sector spectrum that can serve as benchmark for deciding on whether to outsource or not. Practical implications -- The study also has practical implications. More is now known as a result of this research about what factors constitute drivers for outsourcing FM services within the context of Nigeria's public hospitals. With an aggregate opinion from 74 public hospitals, the study provides hospital administrators and public managers with a list of prioritised factors for making rational informed decision about outsourcing of services in the hospitals. Originality/value -- The study complements the body of knowledge on "make or buy" decision theory by providing empirical insight into key attributes of outsourcing decision motives for FM services from the point of view of Nigeria's public healthcare. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose – This paper aims to examine key determinants that influence the decision to outsource facilities management (FM) services. FM is said to be acquiring increasing popularity all over the globe, with several sourcing strategies springing up for FM services provision. Design/methodology/approach – Based on questionnaire survey approach, this paper uses purposive sampling to administer 84 questionnaires to selected bank executives operating in the 21 licensed commercial banks in Nigeria, soliciting their responses about what constitute key determinants of outsourcing decision in the context of FM services provision. In all, 41 responses were received, giving a response rate of 49 per cent. Findings – Supported by empirical evidence, this study established 14 factors as key determinants of outsourcing decision for FM services provision. The top three rated factors were “to improve company’s focus”, “to make cost transparent” and “to improve stakeholders’ satisfaction”, while “to restrict own investment in staff”, “to retire personnel” and “to play along with trend in privatisation” were the least rated. There was no significant difference in the rankings of the factors by respondents, while most of the highly rated factors exhibited strong correlation with other factors. Research limitations/implications – Due to limited dimension of sample size, more robust techniques such as factor analysis and structural equation modelling could not be used. Originality/value – This paper provides an enhanced understanding of outsourcing decision and basis for further research into decision support models for outsourcing in the context of FM services provision. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Nurses as health care providers work during the night to cater for the needs of patients, and it is essential for these nurses to be satisfied with the work environment during night shift for quality nursing care. Objectives: the objective of this study is to determine nurses' experiences and their satisfaction with night shift. Methodology: Cross-sectional design was adopted for the study. This study was conducted in two hospitals in Ile Ife. One hundred and eighty six nurses participated in the study and data was collected using a validated questionnaire. Institutional review board approval was also obtained for the study. Results: Findings showed that, 25.3% reported they usually had 2 nurses work in a 21-30 bedded ward during night shift, and majority of the nurses (83.3%) did not usually have break during night shift. However, many of the nurses (55.4%) were fairly satisfied with night shift. A significant association was found between gender and satisfaction (X2 = 8.058, df = 2, p = 0.005); and also a significant correlation was found between numbers of beds on the ward and satisfaction (r = 0.8, p = 0.002). Inadequate staffing and inadequate devices for protection from hazards were among other factors that contributed to their fair satisfaction with night shifts. Conclusion: It is concluded that satisfaction of clinical nurses with night shift is a product of number of nurses on duty, and facilities available to work at night. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Against the backdrop of the need to improve accessibility of services and infrastructural facilities for urban residents in Nigeria, this study examined the accessibility of services and facilities for urban residents in newly constructed public housing in Ogun State, Southwest Nigeria. The study was based on household surveys and data were collected from 452 respondents in nine public housing estates constructed between 2003 and 2010 in urban centers in the study area using structured questionnaire and observation schedule. It was observed that although the majority of households in the housing estates have good access to human waste disposal system, accessibility to refuse bins, treated water, electricity, and public transport services as well as educational, shopping, recreational, healthcare, drainage, and other vital facilities is poor. One instructive finding of this study is that more emphasis is given to the production of dwelling units than accessibility to basic services and facilities for residents in public housing schemes in the study area. The paper suggests that to improve the quality of public housing and living standard of residents, policy action is required to compel public housing developers to provide basic services and facilities in housing schemes in Nigerian cities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Grappling with various elements of development, Nigeria has not been well placed to tackle problems confronting the education system in general and those of the disabled persons in particular. To find out the state of affairs of education of the disabled in Nigeria and students' perception of inclusive education, among other issues, an exploratory study was carried out. The study indicates that Nigeria has limited facilities for the education of disabled children, many children apparently lack access to education and learning aids and equipment are extremely inadequate. It is obvious that Nigeria needs to address the issue of access to education while working towards achieving inclusive education [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract: The paper assessed the library collection, staffing, management and supervision, building space, seating capacity, acquisition, and processing of library materials of the Federal Science and Technical Colleges in Nigeria. Nineteen copies of a questionnaire were mailed to all the nineteen Federal Science and Technical Colleges in Nigeria. Only eleven of the Schools returned their questionnaires, which were used for the study. Result showed that the school libraries were adequately staffed. Their collections were above 2000 textbooks, the minimum standard. However, the library buildings were not only not well located, they also lacked adequate seating spaces. Also, there is no uniform policy on which classification scheme to use in processing the library materials. Suggestions that could enhance the development and growth of the school libraries were provided. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

The article offers news briefs related to various industries in Africa. Nigeria signed an agreement with Deutsche Lufthansa Airlines to carry out aircraft maintenance centres and to develop international airports. The mining company Gem Diamonds Ltd. has put the development of its facilities in Dubai and in Mauritius on hold due to the economic downturn. Tullow Oil PLC in Ireland wants to sell its 50% stake to the oil firms in Uganda to improve oil production.