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Training Assessment, Information Communication Technology Use and Senior Secondary School Principals Job Performance in Lagos State
(Lead City University, Ibadan, 2024-12) Olabanke Aduke YUSUF
In recent years, there seems to be a noticeable concern regarding the job performance of principals in public senior secondary schools in Lagos State. This is evident in poor
management practices, reduced parental satisfaction, decreased teacher morale, poor job satisfaction, negative reputation and perception and so on. Factors contributing to these challenges could be inadequate training of school principals, high administrative burden, burnout and stress, among others. Previous studies have highlighted numerous factors causing the aforesaid problems in other states, but work has not been done specifically, addressing this issue within the context of public senior secondary schools in Lagos State. To fill this gap, this study aims to investigate the influence of training assessment and information communication technology use on senior secondary school principals job performance in Lagos State. A descriptive research design of the survey type was used to guide the study. The population consists of all 323 principals in public senior secondary schools in Lagos State. An Intact sampling technique and a self-developed questionnaire (PJPQ) for principals was utilised. The findings revealed that the level of job performance of senior secondary school principals in Lagos State is high( x̄=3.19); the level of training assessment of senior secondary school principals in Lagos State is high( x̄=3.07); the level of ICT use among principals in senior secondary school in Lagos State is high( x̄=3.07); the combined influence of training assessment and ICT use has a significant influence on job performance of senior secondary school principals in Lagos State(Adj. R 2 =0.987) and
(F(2,275)=10271.187; p< 0.05); technology integration demonstrates the strongest influence on principals job performance (β=0.640, t=15.919, p< 0.05). Based on these findings, it was recommended among others that schools should invest in ongoing ICT training that keeps principals abreast of emerging technologies and their applications in education.
Keywords: Training Assessment, Information and Communication Use, Job Performance
Word Count: 298
Principle of Pacta Sunt Servanda in Football Arbitration Compliances among Selected Clubs in South-South Nigeria
(Lead City University, Ibadan, 2024-12) Aminu Osizemete YUSUF
This study examines the application of the principle of "Pacta Sunt Servanda" (agreements must be kept) in football arbitration, with a specific focus on compliance among selected clubs in the South-South region of Nigeria. The principle, fundamental to contract law, underpins the enforcement of agreements and arbitration decisions. This research explores how clubs in this region adhere to arbitration rulings and contractual obligations, identifying key factors influencing compliance. Using a qualitative approach, the study analyzes data from interviews, surveys, questionnaire and document reviews involving club officials, legal experts, and sports administrators. The findings reveal a mixed level of compliance, influenced by factors such as financial constraints, organizational culture, and awareness of arbitration processes. Despite some adherence to the principle, challenges such as inadequate enforcement mechanisms and variability in legal interpretation persist. This research highlights the need for improved training, better governance structures, and stronger enforcement mechanisms to ensure that "Pacta Sunt Servanda" is effectively upheld in football arbitration. By addressing these issues, the study aims to contribute to a more robust framework for contract enforcement in Nigerian football, aligning with international standards. The insights gained provide valuable recommendations for policymakers, sports administrators, and legal practitioners involved in football arbitration. The findings of this study have implications for sport’s governing bodies, arbitration institutions, and legal practitioners, emphasizing the need for consistent and effective enforcement of arbitration
awards to maintain the integrity of football arbitration in Nigeria.
Keywords: ‘Pacta Sunt Servanda’, Football, Arbitration Awards, Enforceability, Federation International de Football Association (FIFA)
Word Count: 234
An Improved Traffic Light Colour Detection and Recognition System for Autonomous Vehicles
(Lead City University, Ibadan, 2023-12) Temilade Temitope FASINA
This study introduces significant advancements in traffic light detection and recognition using an improved YOLOv4 algorithm. Two key optimization techniques, shallow feature enhancement and bounding box uncertainty prediction, were incorporated to address the limitations of the original YOLOv4 algorithm. The results demonstrate substantial improvements in accuracy for traffic light detection and recognition. In the experiments conducted with the LISA traffic light dataset, the AUC (Area Under the Curve) increased to 97.03% and 95.31% for the two datasets of LISA and LaRa, respectively, in traffic light detection. Additionally, the map (mean Average Precision) improved to 81.34% and 78.88% for recognition trials. Despite a slight increase in detection time, the system remained capable of real-time traffic light detection. The use of bounding box uncertainty prediction further enhanced the YOLOv4 algorithm, resulting in AUC values of 96.84% and 94.73%, as well as mAP values of 79.93% and 78.23% for the LISA and LaRa datasets in traffic light detection. Importantly, this enhancement reduced detection times to 27.59 and 33.45 milliseconds, respectively. To further improve traffic light detection and recognition systems, it is recommended that the collection of diverse and extensive datasets, accurate annotation of data, data augmentation, semantic segmentation, real-time object tracking, the utilization of deep learning models, transfer learning, proper calibration, multimodal sensor fusion, redundancy, real-time processing, machine learning anomaly detection, continuous testing, and regulatory compliance are done.
Keywords: Machine Learning, Traffic Light Recognition, Deep Learning, Autonomous Vehicle
Word Count: 225
Human Capital Development Practices, Firm-specific Factors, and Employee Performance of Selected Oil & Gas Marketing Companies in Southwest, Nigeria
(Lead City University, Ibadan, 2024-12) Olatunji Shina AMOO
The global oil and gas industry faces significant challenges in maintaining high levels of employee performance amidst market volatility, geopolitical tensions, and environmental disruptions. These issues, compounded by the hazardous nature of operations and skills gaps due to an aging workforce, have strained efforts to sustain productivity and organizational efficiency. In Africa, particularly in Nigeria, additional hurdles such as inadequate training programs, unstable infrastructure, fluctuating oil prices, and corruption exacerbate the problem. These challenges have hindered creativity, commitment, service quality, and efficiency among employees in the sector, negatively impacting overall industry performance. The Oil & Gas industry in Nigeria plays a pivotal role in the nation's economy, contributing to employment generation and economic growth. Despite this critical relevance, companies within this industry are facing declining employee performance which is suggestive of challenges associate with Human Capital Development Practices (HCDPs), Firm-Specific Factors (FSFs), and Organisation Culture (OC). Hence, this study assessed the interaction of HCDPs, FSFs, and OC, on employee performance in selected Oil & Gas marketing companies in Southwest, Nigeria. A cross-sectional survey research design was adopted. The population was 528 heads of strategic units in 132 Oil & Gas marketing companies in Southwest, Nigeria. Total enumeration method was adopted given the small study population. A validated questionnaire was used to collect data. The Cronbach’s alpha reliability coefficients for the constructs ranged from 0.705 to 0.873. The response rate of 94.1% was achieved. Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings revealed that HCDPs had positive and significant effect on employee
performance (Adj.R 2 = 0.242, F(5,491)= 32.602, p=0.000). FSFs had positive and significant effect on employee performance (Adj.R 2 = 0.249, F(2,494)= 83.052, p=0.000). Human capital development practices and firm-specific factors had positive and significant effect on employee performance (Adj.R 2 = 0.251, F(2,494)= 84.122, p=0.000). Organisation culture had positive and significant moderating effect on the interaction between HCDPs and FSFs on employee performance of Oil & Gas marketing companies in Southwest Nigeria (B = 0.003, p = 0.006). This study concluded that was a statistically significant effect of HCDPs and FSFs on employee performance in Oil & Gas marketing companies in Southwest Nigeria. Further analysis revealed that OC played a significant moderating effect. Management of the Oil & Gas marketing
companies in Southwest should renew their commitment to these internal contingences and take advantage of the value relevance of organisation culture.
Keywords: Employee Performance, Firm-Specific Factors, Human Capital Development Practices, Oil & Gas Industry, Organisation culture
Word Count: 391
Overview of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, 2015 on the Fundamental Rights of Defendants
(Lead City University, Ibadan, 2024-12) Babatunde Victor SAMUEL
This study is to evaluate the difficulties and projections of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act in relation to the protection and enforcement of the rights of the defendants particularly as to whether it effectively guarantees access to justice, rule of law, humane treatment and dignity of defendants in Nigeria. Over the years, it has been established that the rights of a suspect or a defendant cannot be taken away from him as a result of the presumption of innocence as guaranteed by the Constitution, and this position has been supported by a plethora of judicial authorities in Nigeria. Other rights available to a suspect includes right to bail, right to humane treatment among others. As sacrosanct as these rights are, it has been observed that the security
agencies do not observe the relevant provisions of the law in relation to the protection of the rights of the defendants and they breach same with impunity. It is against this backdrop that this study will protect the rights and interests of the suspects and the defendants; and provide how stakeholders in the administration of justice can comply with the relevant provisions of the law in relation to the rights of a suspect and a defendant. The aim of this work is to appraise the importance of the provisions of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act and other extant laws in the protection and enforcement of the rights of defendants while the specific objective is to identify the loopholes in the legal and institutional framework of human right protection in Nigeria. The methodology adopted and explored in this research work is qualitative i.e. library oriented research. This study therefore recommends that the National Assembly should amend the relevant provisions of the Act as at when due so that legislations can meet up with modern day realities while the executive should ensure that the laws are properly enforced. Against this backdrop, this study finds out that the delay in the administration of justice has not come to an end notwithstanding the prospects brought by the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, 2015.
Keywords: Fundamental rights, Justice, Criminal, court, law, police and correctional centre
Word Count: 348