This study examines the effectiveness of online learning platforms (Zoom and Moodle) and their effect on the academic performance of Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria, students studying practical-related courses during COVID-19. This study specifically seeks to determine students’ attitudes towards online learning platforms, investigate the effectiveness of these platforms on practical-related courses as well as ascertain the effect of Zoom and Moodle platforms on the students’ academic performance during the Pandemic. Data were gathered through a survey of 380 CU students through the purposive sampling technique to pick students offering practical related courses. Results show that due to the effectiveness of the platforms (Zoom and Moodle) and the positive communication between lecturers and students via these platforms, students would like to see online learning continually adopted after the COVID-19 pandemic. Findings further show that students had no difficulties using these platforms. Due to the sheer adaptability of the online learning platforms used during the pandemic, the usage of Zoom and Moodle had a favorable impact on student’s academic achievement in practical-related courses. The study concludes that distance learning is a future direction in teaching practical-related courses because of the flexible nature of the platforms. Thus, universities in this part of the world should invest more in online education platforms to maintain academic continuity, especially during times of emergency.

Most people have favourite colour which has a significant influence on what makes or ruins their fit in the choice of garment. This study assessed the factors responsible for colour preference among undergraduates at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria. Multi-stage sampling technique was used in the selection of 186 respondents. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data on respondents’ socio-demographic characteristics, types of colours commonly worn, the colour preference among undergraduates and factors responsible for colour preference in garment selection. Data were analysed using frequency counts, percentages, mean and Rank. Results showed that the mean age, gender, marital status, and ethnicity of the respondents were 24 years, male (56.8%), female (43.2%), single (86.9%) and (70.5%) from the Yoruba tribe in Nigeria, respectively. The respondents indicated that the garment colours commonly worn were black (25%), blue (22.2%), red (14%), green, pink, and burgundy (6.8%) each, yellow (5.7%), brown (4.5%), purple (3.4%), navy blue (2.3%), lemon (1.1%), and only 0.6% often wear orange and white. Furthermore, the perception of respondents on which sex is likely to select these colours during garment selection reveals that blue colour had the highest percentage for males (81.3%) while pink (1.7%) was the least. On the other hand, for females, pink (92.6%) is selected the most and blue (10.7%) the least, while black and white are perceived to be generally selected by both genders with percentages of 69.3% and 76.1%, respectively. The factors considered in the selection of garments revealed that respondents agreed to all statements with mean scores above 2.50 of the decision rules. Complexion (=3.85) ranked first when making the choice of garment colour, respondents considered the occasion or daily activity (=3.75) as second, while emotions and climatic conditions/weather (=3.49) ranked third. Religion (=3.46), garment design (=3.44), physique/body shape (=3.41) ranked 5th, 6th, and 7th respectively. Sex/gender was the least ranking factor, although the mean value was also significant (=3.35). In conclusion, black, blue, and red were commonly worn colours selected by the respondents. Black and white colour is generally selected by both genders; males prefer blue while pink for females showing that gender consideration is also important in the choice of colour in garment selection. It is therefore recommended that individuals should give a thought to the careful selection of their garment colours which trigger their excitement, cheerfulness, and inspiration. Colours that complement the wearer’s physique, height, shape, complexion as well as gender should be considered.

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