The study evaluated the health risks prevalent among workers in selected tank farms in Niger Delta, Nigeria by adopting a cross-sectional design where data were collected from 182 tank/depot workers purposively using questionnaire. A total of 200 copies of a closed ended questionnaire were administered to all cadres of staff which comprised of senior staff, middle and junior staff. Data were coded and analyzed at 95% confidence level. Most respondents agreed that workers sometimes inhale, and ingest hazardous chemicals, which spill-over their skin. This was further supported by the weighted mean result which criterion mean and grand mean scores is over 3.00 and 4.26 respectively for each company. Workers are exposed to diverse OHS risks at work, the most prevalent of which is inhalation of fumes from petroleum products during loading. Workers are also at risk of tripping and falling while climbing tanks on daily-basis to load and haul petroleum products; they may inhale or ingest hazardous chemicals that spill onto their skin; they face psychosocial hazards such as hypertension, boredom, anxiety; they are also exposed to flammable, noxious, and corrosive gases that are harmful to their health. The study recommends frequent inspection of machines; turn around maintenance of facilities and promotion of healthy work environment within the tank farms.

The need to achieve food security for all initiated the development of new food products from available food sources.

Objectives:  The study evaluated the pasting and functional properties of flour blends made from African yam bean (Sphenostylis stenocarpa) and corn (Zea mays) seeds.African yam bean (AYB) seeds roasted at 1910C for 40 min and corn seeds oven-dried at 500C for 24 h were finely milled, and formulated into 5 flour samples in the ratios of AYB (70): Corn (30), AYB (50): Corn (50), AYB (30): Corn (70), AYB (100: 0), and Corn (100: 0) to yield one-third (1/3) of the daily dietary fiber requirement (12.7 g) of a reference man (70 kg).The samples and the control (wheat flour) provided 6 samples which were evaluated for pasting and functional attributes using standard procedures. Data generated were analyzed using the IBM Statistical Product for Service Solution (version 21.0) and presented as means and standard deviations. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to compare the means and significance was accepted at p < 0.05. The results showed the range of pasting properties of AYB and cornflour samples as 1066.00BU to 2844.50BU for peak, 1008.50BU to 1687.50BU trough, 26.00BUto 1157.00BU breakdown, 1454.50BU to 2629.50BU final, and 298.50BU to 942.00BU setback viscosities; 6.23 to 7.00mins for peak time, and 67.730C to 84.800C pasting temperature). The functional properties ranges were 0.72% to 0.77% (bulk density), 1.98% to 2.04% (water absorption capacity), 0.73g/ml to 2.62g/ml (oil absorption capacity), 0.72sec to 2.03sec(wettability), 1.04g/ml to 6.64g/ml (swelling index), 60.650C to 71.000C (gelatinization temperature), 1.52% to 13.17% (foaming capacity), 2.03 to 5.82g/ml (emulsion capacity) and 0.62% to 1.41% (foaming stability). High starch yield, peak, and setback viscosity were observed. Samples could be used for making new and varied products.

Knowledge of pedicle morphometry is important in the surgeons’ ability to successfully apply a surgical screw to the spine of patients who need instrumentation for various reasons. This is more so considering that a wrongly placed pedicle screw can produce complications worse than the actual injury itself. Often these may present as spinal cord or nerve root injuries, pedicle fractures, vascular injuries, leakage of cerebrospinal fluid among several others. A total of 185 adult lumber vertebrae, prepared through soil and water maceration were used in this study. There were 34 sets of males and three sets of females. Craniocaudal increase was noted in Pedicle length and thickness from L1 to L5 but this was not statistically significant. Pedicle width was observed to increase in a similar manner.  Females had higher pedicle values than their male counterparts and the least was 8.25 mm. The study concludes that pedicle dimensions vary among population and between sex and recommend proper pre-operative evaluation and assessments prior to surgical instrumentation on the lumbar spine.

The study aims at assessing women’s response to voluntary cervical cancer screening intervention program by the Medical Women Association of Nigeria (MWAN) in Anambra State. Ethnographic (qualitative) research method was used to assess the issue of concern to the researchers. Using volunteer sampling technique, one hundred and fifty respondents were selected from the three government owned hospitals in the three Senatorial Zones of Anambra State and were orally interviewed. Data obtained were analyzed using qualitative approach and simple percentages. Summary of the findings showed that respondents lack awareness and knowledge of existence of cervical cancer prior to the intervention program; that the respondents major source of information concerning the intervention were churches (including mosque and other religious faith); and that respondents were motivated to attend the screening because they were eager to know their health status as regards to cervical cancer. The researchers recommend that multimedia approach utilizing pictorials, audio visuals and personal communication on cervical cancer be adopted for maximum beneficial results.

Nigeria plans to switch from analogue to digital broadcasting by June 17, 2011, in response to the drive of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). This innovation is being championed by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC). Despite the uncountable advantages of digitization in terrestrial broadcasting, Nigeria still seems to be encountering some challenges in terms of application. This research was designed to ascertain the level of preparedness of the government and awareness of her citizens on the application of digital technology in Nigeria terrestrial broadcasting. It also addresses questions like: what is the measure adopted by the Nigerian government to subsidize the cost of digital technology as well as ensure its adoption in the national policy and plans? Power networking society theory was employed in interpreting and analyzing the research problem. This research employed survey method. Purposive sampling technique was employed to select FRCN Training School, Ikeja Lagos with a sample size of 300 drawn from the population of 300, who constituted the staff and students of the school. Questionnaire was used as data collection instrument. Findings among other things revealed that the level of public sensitization on the application of digital technology in Nigerian terrestrial broadcasting is simply not enough.

Innovation has received significant attention in the last few years in both practice and academia. Implementation of innovation has proven to have delivered quality, product functionality, and productivity improvements in construction project delivery. Yet innovation implementation at the corporate level is low, such as within the quantity surveying firms (QSFs) in Nigeria. Hence, this study assessed the important key enablers of implementing innovation within QSFs in Lagos and Abuja, Nigeria. An explanatory research design was adopted to achieve the set objective. A comprehensive literature review was done to highlight the relevant enablers of innovation implementation. 120 and 78 questionnaires were sent out to QSFs duly registered with the Quantity Surveyors Registration Board of Nigeria (QSRBN) in Lagos and Abuja respectively. From the questionnaires administered, 96 and 59 questionnaires from Lagos and Abuja respectively were returned and used for this study. Collected data were analysed using both descriptive and inferential analytic tools. The analysed data revealed that from the list of twenty (20) enablers identified, the important enabler that could promote innovation implementation was an effective rewarding structure (incentive to innovate). The findings also revealed that there is no statistical difference between the opinions of the QSFs in Lagos and Abuja. This study implies that implementing innovation could be enabled by understanding the set of identified factors by QSFs for performance improvement of the industry.