BRIDGING THEORY-PRACTICE DIVIDE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TRAINING IN NIGERIA
Electrical Engineering education plays a critical role in technological and industrial development, particularly in developing economies such as Nigeria. Despite the expansion of Electrical Engineering programmes across Nigerian universities and polytechnics, concerns persist regarding graduates’ inadequate practical competence and limited…
PROMOTING ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS IN PORT HARCOURT: INSIGHTS FROM RIWAMA’S COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES
This study examined the communication techniques of the Rivers State Waste Management Agency (RIWAMA) in promoting environmental awareness and behavioral change among residents of Port Harcourt. Anchored on Development Media Theory and Diffusion of Innovation Theory, it explored how communication…
SEASHELL VERSUS GRANITE AGGREGATES: COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF CONCRETE PROPERTIES
Concrete performance is strongly influenced by the type and quality of coarse aggregates, which govern key properties such as compressive strength, density, and durability. Conventional crushed granite aggregates provide reliable mechanical performance but are associated with environmental degradation and increasing…
Macroeconomic Fundamentals and the Dynamics of External Reserves in Nigeria
This study aimed to investigate how macroeconomic variables affected Nigeria's external reserve between 1986 and 2021. The specific objectives included examining the impact of inflation rate, exchange rate, interest rate, money supply, and trade openness on the external reserve. The…