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This study measured the effects of fake news and propaganda on managing information on COVID-19 among the Nigerian citizenry. This study examined sources of information on COVID-19 available to the people, evaluated reasons behind spreading fake news, examined how fake news has affected the spread of COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria, established the consequences of fake news on managing COVID-19 pandemic and as well identified ways to contain fake news at a time like this in Nigeria.It is a survey with a sample size of 375 participants selected using simple random technique. Instrument of data gathering was questionnaire widely distributed in the six geo-political zones of Nigeria using Survey monkey. Data was analysed using frequencies, counts and percentages, tables and charts. Findings revealed that people rely more on radio, television, and social media for information on COVID-19. Fake news is spread by people mostly for political reasons and intention to cause panic. In Nigeria, fake news has led to disbelief of the existence of the virus thereby leading to violation of precautionary measures among the citizenry and lack of trust in the government. Concerted effort on the part of the government is required to give public enlightenment on the danger of fake news. Also, directorate of anti-fake news should be established to censor and reprimand sources of fake news. People should always check source of information to confirm its credibility and be weary of sharing unconfirmed information especially on the social media. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study examined the management and utilization of cultural resources in cultural heritage institutions in the South-East, Nigeria. Three research questions were developed to guide the study and a descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study consists of all the staff and users of cultural heritage institutions in South-East, Nigeria. A total sample size of 394 respondents was selected using a simple random sampling technique. The researchers developed a questionnaire entitled "Management and Utilisation of Cultural Resources in Cultural Heritage Institutions Questionnaire (MUCRCHIQ) for data collection. The instruments for data collection were trial-tested for reliability using the staff and users of Benue State Public Library, Ugbokolo. A total of 394 copies of the questionnaire were distributed to the respondents, out of which 373 were returned and found usable by the researcher. This gave a response rate of 95%. The data collected were analysed using Mean (X) and Standard Deviations to answer the research questions. Also T-test was used to test the hypotheses. Five null hypotheses were formulated to guide the study and were tested at 0.5 level of significance. Based on the data collected and analysed, the major findings of the study revealed that: cultural resources are not effectively utilised in cultural heritage institutions and there is the need for the management of cultural resources for effective utilization in cultural heritage institutions; The study recommends that there is need for the management of cultural resources for effective utilisation in cultural heritage institutions in South-East, Nigeria. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Polytechnic libraries are established to provide quality information services in support of teaching and research for academic staff members as well as acquisition of knowledge of students. The study was carried out for the purpose of determining the relationship between organizational commitment and staff performance in State Polytechnic libraries in North Central, Nigeria. A correlation survey design was used in the study. The study population comprised of 108 staff (Librarians, Library Officers and Administrative staff). Since the population is not too large to manage, there was no sampling. Questionnaire and interview were used for data collection. Out of the 108 copies of questionnaire distributed, 94 copies giving a response rate of 87%, were returned and used for data analysis. The data collected were analyzed using Pearson Product Moment Coefficient for answering research question 2, while mean and standard deviation were used to answer questions 1, 3 and 4. The responses from the interview were analyzed qualitatively while regression analysis was used to test the two null hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed that there is a moderate relationship between organizational commitment and staff performance in the state polytechnic libraries in North Central, Nigeria, with a correlation coefficient(r) of 0.638. The study also revealed that the problems that militate against staff performance in the state polytechnic libraries include, among others, unfavourable management techniques and practices, etc. The study recommended the provision of adequate working tools and materials, favourable staff development programmes and bridging of communication gap between the leaders and staff, etc. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]