June 2013

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LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN NIGERIA AS APPENDAGE OF THE STATE GOVERNMENTS: A CALL FOR CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDEMENT

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Kazeem O. Olaniyan, Esq Lecturer, Department of Public and International Law, Faculty of Law, University of Ibadan Nigeria   ABSTRACT Nigeria is a federation of 36 States, operating a presidential system of government with three levels of government namely, federal, state and local government. In terms of the Nigerian Constitution these tiers of government are...
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AN OVERVIEW OF THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE RIGHT TO HEALTH IN NIGERIA

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Oyeniyi Ajigboye, Lecturer, Public and International Law Department College of Law, Afe Babalola University Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria   Abstract Health issues are challenges faced by the rich and the poor. This is also applicable to citizens of all nations. As such, over a period of time, there are international conventions, treaties, and agreements...
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The nature of land ownership and the protection of the purchaser

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Clement C. Chigbo Senior Lecturer, College of Law Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria.   Abstract Land is elemental. It is where life begins and it is where life ends. Land provides the physical substratum for human activity; it is the essential base of all social and commercial interaction. The significance of land in human affairs...
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EXPLORING THE CHALLENGES OF SMT PROJECTS FOR RESOURCE SCARE LANGUAGES IN AFRICA: A CASE STUDY OF ENGLISH-YORÙBÁ LANGUAGE MACHINE TRANSLATION

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By Clement Odoje Department of Linguistics and African Languages University of Ibadan And Solomon O. Akinola Computer Engineering, College of Engineering, Afe Babalola University, P.M.B. 5454, Ado Ekiti  Abstract The challenges of Machine Translation (MT) and in particular Statistical Machine Translation (SMT) have been explored and categorized. But little is known about African languages which...
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MODELLING THE SAE 40 DIESEL ENGINE LUBRICANT CONDITION: Case study of Tractors in a quarry

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                Oriolowo, K. T.,1 Adio, T. A.,1 Lateef, A. A.2, Mogbojuri, A.O3 1Mechanical Engineering Department, The Polytechnic, Ibadan. 2Mechanical Engineering Department, Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti. 3 Industrial and Production Engineering Department, University of Ibadan, Ibadan                 Correspondence: kolaorry@yahoo.com, Tel: +234 8027347109   Abstract Lubrication of machine plays vital role in maintenance; in...
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DOWN-TREND IN YORUBA LANGUAGE: A LINGUISTICS PERSPECTIVE

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ABSTRACT This paper is interested in the phenomenon of Language contacts and the social linguistics consequences.  Of great concern to us is the effect and influence of Pidgin and English languages on Yoruba language. The amount of integrated words, code-mixing, code-switching and probably the threat of total encroachment on Yoruba Language by the Pidgin and...
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Knowledge and behaviour of nurse/midwives in the prevention of vertical transmission of HIV in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria: a cross-sectional study

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Name: Dr. Adenike ONIBOKUN College:  COM & H/ Sciences Department: Nursing Status: Associate Professor (Adjunct) Abstract Background Mother-to-Child Transmission (MTCT) of HIV remains the main mode of acquisition of HIV in children. Transmission of HIV may occur during pregnancy, delivery or breastfeeding. Studies have shown that some specific interventions help to reduce the transmission of...
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Effects of Pre-induction Administration of Allium Sativum on Some Biochemical Parameters in Alloxan Induced Diabetic Rats

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Akintayo Christopher Oloruntoba (B.Sc, M.Sc,completed Ph.D on goin) Department of Physiology College of Medicine and Health Sciences Afe-Babalola University Ado- Ekiti, Ekiti State (ABUAD). Abstract The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of pre- and post- administration of garlic extract on serum glucose and some biochemical parameters in alloxan-induced diabetic rats...
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A CRITICAL REVIEW OF THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR THE INSTITUTIONALISATION OF INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION IN NIGERIA

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Oyeniyi O. Abe Lecturer in Law, Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria   Abstract Considering the need to enhance commercial activities in Nigeria and the right of international parties to resolve disputes through arbitration, the desire for Nigeria to sign and ratify the New York Convention cannot be over emphasized. No doubt, in Nigeria the administration...
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DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE AND PROOF OF CORRUPT PRACTICES AND NON-COMPLIANCE WITH THE ELECTORAL ACT

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Adebayo Adenipekun, SAN, FCIArb. Head of Chambers, Afe Babalola & Co. Emmanuel Chambers, Ibadan, Nigeria. Abstract Although Election Petitions are sui generis in nature, in practice, it involves trial where the tribunals are saddled with the sole responsibility of determining issues which often times, are criminal allegations, non-compliance with the provisions of the law in...
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