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Sugar, Vitamin C and Mineral Contents in Indigenous and Foreign Fruit Juices Marketed in Nigeria.

(Nigerian food journal, 2004) Ikanone Christopher Efe Oritseweyinmi; Ebuehi O.A.T; Nwamadi U.L.M.

The Sugar, Vitamin C and Mineral contents in some indigenous and foreign fruit juices marketed in Nigeria were investigated. Some indigenous fruit juices, namely Chivita pineapple, Funman orange, Delight orange and Tampico orange, while foreign fruit juices, such as Pure Heaven, Five Alive, Don Simon and Just Juice, were used. Total Acidity, pH, Sugar, Mineral, Vitamin C contents and organoleptic attributes were evaluated in these indigenous and foreign fruit juices. Results of the study show that there were no significant (p<0.01) differences in the total acidity, pH and sugar contents in the indigenous and foreign fruit juices. The concentration of Vitamin Cand minerals (K, Na, Ca, and Mg) in the foreign fruit juices were significantly (p<0.01) higher than in the indigenous fruit juices. Chivita pineapple was best preferred and closely followed by Just Juice, while Don Simon was least preferred. Data of the study indicate that both indigenous and foreign fruit juices are good sources of energy, Vitamin C, minerals and water. They are found nutritionally adequate and acceptable for human consumptior.

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Biochemical Evaluation of the Heart and Liver Homogenate of Female Albino Rat Exposed to Microwave Pellets.

(Crawford Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences, 2019) Ikanone Christopher Efe Oritseweyinmi; Amaihian L.E.; Ighodaro Osasenaga Macdonald; Rahman S.A.

Intake of microwave food is increasingly becoming a cause for concern due to health risk often associated with exposure to radiations. Different studies have implicated radiation in diverse health abnormalities including genetic mutations and carcinogenesis. The aim of the study is to evaluate some biochemical parameters and histopathological studies of the heart and liver homogenate of female albino rat exposed to microwave pellets. Twenty four (N=24) female albino rats were used for the study and were randomly divided into 4 groups of six animals per group namely control, ceramic, plastic and aluminum groups. Control group were fed normal rat pellet, while the other groups were fed rat pellets exposed to microwave ceramic, plastic and aluminium plates respectively and water ad libitum for four weeks. Creatine kinase (CK) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) activities were evaluated in the heart homogenate while alanine aminitransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activities were evaluated in the liver. Total protein was also determined in both organs. Histopathological assay of the organs were also examined using standard technique. Results of the analysis showed that there were significant differences (P<0.05) in the biochemical parameters evaluated compared with the control group and photomicrographs of the tissues reveal that the structural integrity of the heart and liver cells were altered and this might compromise their functions due to continuous exposure to microwave diet. The study proves that microwave radiation may cause injuries in the organs in respective of the utensils used.

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Ogun-Guangdong Free Trade Zone as a Vehicle for the Socio-Economic Development of Igbesa Community

(Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, 2023-10-18) Abiodun Sesimite Adesogan; Habeeb Abiodun Sanni

The Ogun-Guangdong Free Trade Zone is one of the free trade zones in Nigerian history that dates to the early 1990s with the enactment of the Nigeria Export Processing Zone Act 63 (FGN, 1992), resulting in the establishment of the first Free Trade zone (Calabar) and many more to contribute to economic development and reduce poverty in the country. This essay attempts a study of the relationship between the Free Trade Zone and socio-economic development in Igbesa of Ogun state, Nigeria. Igbesa is one of the rural settlements located in the south-western part of Ogun State. The essay examines the nexus between the free trade zone and the transformation it is intended to bring to this hitherto neglected community from both positive and negative perspectives. The research methodology adopted include historical narrative, using qualitative and narrative approach, use of primary and secondary data collections which include oral interviews, newspaper articles as well as journal articles, and books. These were subjected to proper scrutiny. The essay concludes that the Ogun-Guangdong Free Trade Zone has transformed Igbesa into a major industrial center attracting industrial establishments in their numbers. The zone has generated so much FDI for the state, with more than US$234 million in revenue in 2021 while having attracted more than $2 billion in total investment. It has generated thousands of jobs for the community and state at large with opportunities for more.

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The Philosophy and Theories of Federalism

(Crawford Journal of Politics, 2020) Adeola Gabriel Lanre; Ogunnoiki Adeleke Olumide

Federalism remains the idea of two or more independent nations forming a union for political, economic, socio-cultural and security reasons. Beginning from the 17th to the 19th century, European philosophers: Johannes Althusius, Immanuel Kant, Baron de Montesquieu, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Alexis de Tocqueville and, John Stuart Mill laid the philosophical foundation of federalism in their respective magnum opus. In the 20th century, K. C. Wheare, W. S. Livingston, W. H. Riker, C. J. Friedrich and, W. E. Oates propounded the legal-institutional theory, sociological theory, bargaining theory, process theory and the theory of fiscal federalism for the purpose of explaining the idea ‘federalism’. This paper examines the philosophy and theories of federalism from the 17th to the 20th century. For this study, the qualitative method of secondary data collection was adopted. The paper conclude that the philosophy and theories of federalism are tools that assist analysts and readers with the normative and empirical perspectives of federalism, the conditions and preconditions for adopting federalism, the division of power in a federation and the economic functions of the levels of government in a federal state among other things.

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Ogun-Guangdong Free Trade Zone as a Vehicle for the Socio-Economic Development of Igbesa Community

(Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, 2023-10-18) Abiodun Sesimite Adesogan; Habeeb Abiodun Sanni

The Ogun-Guangdong Free Trade Zone is one of the free trade zones in Nigerian history that dates to the early 1990s with the enactment of the Nigeria Export Processing Zone Act 63 (FGN, 1992), resulting in the establishment of the first Free Trade zone (Calabar) and many more to contribute to economic development and reduce poverty in the country. This essay attempts a study of the relationship between the Free Trade Zone and socio-economic development in Igbesa of Ogun state, Nigeria. Igbesa is one of the rural settlements located in the south-western part of Ogun State. The essay examines the nexus between the free trade zone and the transformation it is intended to bring to this hitherto neglected community from both positive and negative perspectives. The research methodology adopted include historical narrative, using qualitative and narrative approach, use of primary and secondary data collections which include oral interviews, newspaper articles as well as journal articles, and books. These were subjected to proper scrutiny. The essay concludes that the Ogun-Guangdong Free Trade Zone has transformed Igbesa into a major industrial center attracting industrial establishments in their numbers. The zone has generated so much FDI for the state, with more than US$234 million in revenue in 2021 while having attracted more than $2 billion in total investment. It has generated thousands of jobs for the community and state at large with opportunities for more.

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