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    Harnessing Innovations in Nigerian Academic Libraries: A Survival Strategy
    (International Journal of Applied Technologies in Library and Information Management, 2018) Agbese, Florence
    Academic libraries can no longer continue to assume that their services had such intrinsic merit that users automatically resort to them; neither can they afford to use yesterday's method to meet today's information needs. For academic libraries to do either of these is to prepare to go into extinction. Times have changed so much, and users and their needs have changed so much more. For the library to remain relevant therefore it has to change with the times and one of the authentic ways to achieve that is to innovate. This paper is about harnessing innovations in Nigerian academic libraries as a survival strategy. The paper defined key concepts, highlighted reasons for innovation in academic libraries, discussed harnessing innovations in academic libraries in general and Nigerian academic libraries in particular. Lack of awareness of benefits of innovation and the absence of innovation content in Nigerian library schools' curricula were among the challenges facing innovation in Nigerian academic libraries. Based on the challenges identified, recommendations were made to address the challenges.
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    LIBRARIANS’ KNOWLEDGE AND AWARENESS OF THE ROLE OF THE LIBRARY IN PROMOTING DEMOCRATIC RULE IN NIGERIA
    (Nigerian Library Association, 2026) Umera, Ozioma Roseline; UGHEOKE, Olere Esther
    This study examined librarians’ knowledge and awareness of the role of public libraries in promoting democratic rule in Nigeria, with specific attention to librarians’ understanding of democratic responsibilities, the services currently available to support democracy, the challenges limiting effective engagement, and strategies for improvement. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. Data were collected through a researcher-designed online questionnaire administered to 36 librarians drawn from Public Libraries in Nigeria. Data were analysed using frequency counts and percentages, while open-ended responses were interpreted contextually. The study found that librarians are broadly aware of the democratic roles of public libraries, particularly traditional functions such as supplementing formal education and providing equal access to information. However, democratic programming including civic education, community conversations, and information fact-checking, remains inconsistent or absent across libraries. Practical implementation is constrained by unreliable electricity, lack of internet connectivity, inadequate funding, political interference, and insufficient professional training. The study concludes that strengthening public libraries through improved infrastructure, targeted funding, professional development, and supportive policy frameworks is essential if libraries are to function effectively as democratic institutions in Nigeria. These findings are significant given Nigeria’s persistent challenges of voter apathy, electoral malpractice, and political misinformation, which underline the urgent need for well-resourced public libraries as instruments of democratic empowerment.
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    AN EXAMINATION OF THE LEGAL AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK GOVERNING ACCESS AND BENEFIT SHARING FOR THE UTILISATION OF BIODIVERSITY RESOURCES IN NIGERIA
    (UNIABUJA, 2026) UMAR, RUKAYYA DANLADI
    Nigeria has been blessed with rich biodiversity in its ecosystem used in sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries etc, thus attracting bioprospectors in the form of companies and research institutions interested in utilising its biodiversity for both commercial and non-commercial purposes leading to biopiracy. This resulted in the creation and adoption of laws and regulations to ensure the sustainable use of these resources and prevent the exploitation of indigenous communities blessed with genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge by ensuring fair access and equitable benefit sharing for utilisation. Despite the existence of these laws, Nigeria, particularly its indigenous communities are yet to benefit from the utilisation of their biodiversity by the bioprospectors to an extent where bioprospectors have applied for patents for innovations originating from indigenous knowledge derived from the biodiversity of local communities. It is to this end that the objective of this research has been to examine the legal and regulatory framework governing access and benefit sharing for the utilisation of Nigeria’s biodiversity with a view to determine the efficacy of our framework and identify the impediments to its adequate implementation. To achieve this objective, the doctrinal methodology of research has been adopted, by recourse to primary sources consisting of relevant local statutes, regulations and international instruments, as well as secondary sources comprising books, journals and handbooks relating to access and benefit sharing in relation to biodiversity. This study found that there are significant challenges to the implementation of the laws including a lack of awareness on access and benefit sharing by indigenous communities and the average Nigerian, inadequate provisions on the obtainment of prior informed consent, and lack of clear guidelines for repatriation of royalties. It also found that there are overlapping institutions dealing with the implementation of biodiversity laws in Nigeria, thus affecting benefit sharing for the use of the resources. This research recommended a more harmonised and coherent framework for access and benefit sharing for the utilisation of the resources in biodiversity, drawing instances from frameworks adopted by jurisdictions where indigenous communities have reaped benefits from utilization of their resources. It also recommended for massive awareness schemes for our local communities on the monetary and non-monetary benefits available to them in order to equip them with knowledge of their right and how it can be exercised. This research concluded that Nigeria has done well in adopting access and benefit laws in line with international frameworks such as the Convention on Biological Diversity amongst others, however, there is a pressing need for improvement of the framework to enable communities reap the benefits from the use of genetic and associated traditional knowledge given to them by nature, just like other blessed countries.
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    Electronic Health Records (EHRS) Use and Quality Healthcare Delivery by Physicians in Tertiary Hospitals in Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
    (Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal), 2021) Agbese, Florence
    Quality healthcare delivery is imperative for sustainable socio-economic development and poverty reduction in any nation. It is a function of timely access to relevant and accurate patient health information by physicians, error-free prescription and medication, and the seamless transfer of patients from one level of care to another. However, the quality of healthcare delivery by physicians in Nigerian hospitals falls short of international best practices. The study investigated the influence of Electronic Health Records (EHRs) use on quality healthcare delivery by physicians in tertiary hospitals in Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nigeria. The survey research design was adopted for the study. The population consisted of 610 physicians from the level of Registrar to that of Consultant in the three Federal Tertiary Hospitals located within the FCT. A stratified random sampling technique was used to select a sample of 390 physicians Registrars/Consultants) across all departments. A validated questionnaire was used for data collection. The Cronbach’s Alpha reliability coefficients for the constructs ranged from 0.89 to 0.98. The response rate was 99.5%. Data were analyzed using inferential (correlation, simple and multiple regression) statistics. Findings showed weak but significant relationships between quality healthcare delivery and Health Information Exchange (r(388)=.240, p<0.05), Computerized Physician Order Entry (r(388)=.173, p<0.05) and Clinical Decision Support (r(388)=.277, p<0.05). The study concluded that EHRs use contributes to quality healthcare delivery by physicians in tertiary hospitals in FCT, Nigeria. Therefore, the legislative arm of the government should enact a law on the adoption, implementation and use of electronic health records in the nation’s tertiary hospitals.
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    COMPARISON OF THE DRIVERS OF SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH PRACTICES BETWEEN ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS IN KARU, FCT, ABUJA
    (2023) YAHAYA, Amina
    Adolescence is a sensitive period in an individual's life where sexual practices are mostly initiated. Most youths are usually not equipped with sufficient knowledge to make informed decisions regarding their SRH. Young people make up a significant portion of the population. This study aimed to compare the drivers of sexual and reproductive health practices between adolescents and young adults in Karu, Abuja. The study used a comparative cross sectional design using a mixed method for data collection. Quantitative data was gotten from 279 participants comprising 141 adolescents (15-19years) and 138 young adults (20-24years) via a semi structured questionnaire and analyzed with the SPSS statistical software version 16.0 using descriptive and inferential statistics. Qualitative data was gotten from 5 adolescents and 5 young adults via in depth interview and analyzed manually. The level of knowledge of SRH among adolescent was lower than with the young adults. The mean age at sexual debut was 17.9 years. About 12.8% of adolescents compared to 39.9% of young adults had sexual intercourse in the last six months prior to the study. There was a low percentage of adolescents (2.5%) and young adults (10.4%) who had unwanted pregnancy, STIs (6.4% and 15.5% respectively), take alcohol (12.8% and 19.6% respectively), smoke (3.5% and 4.3% respectively), non-prescription drugs intake (2.8% and 2.9% respectively). However, 52.5% adolescents and 58.6% young adults knows where SRH services are rendered while 16% and 17.4% respectively had sought for these services. This multivariate regression analysis of the study found that factors such as gender (OR=1.01; CI=0.80-1.28), religion (OR=1.04; CI=0.77-1.41), family structure (OR=1.55; CI=1.08-2.21) and educational status (OR=1.10; CI=0.61-2.00) had more influence in the adolescents SRH practices as compared to the young adult in Karu, Abuja. Therefore, there is need for proper education of parents/guardians on SRH and as well, the establishment of accessible youth friendly reproductive health centers for adequate information and health care services on safe SRH practices.