The study identified causes, forms, and consequences of students’ immorality determined the relationships between immorality and parents’ educational background and socio-economic status by gender. The target population of the study comprised 247,825 SS 11 students in private secondary schools in Borno State, Nigeria however, 416 subjects constituted the sample. A stratified random sampling technique was used in selecting the respondents based on gender, school location, age, parents’ educational background, and socioeconomic status. 216(52%) of the subjects were males while 200(48%) were females. Researchers’ self-authored 47 items instrument tagged “Students Immorality Questionnaire” (SIQ) was used to elicit data for the study. The SIQ had a reliability coefficient of .87. Six objectives, four research questions, and two null hypotheses guided the study. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings of the study revealed poor parental rearing and influence of mass media as some of the causes, plagiarism and mortgaging body for marks were some of the forms while drop out of school and brain impairment were some of the consequences of immorality among students of private schools in the study area. The first null-hypothesis was endorsed and the second was rejected in favour of the alternative. Involvement of parents/guardians and counsellors were some of the counselling implications considered and recommendations were proffered.

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Abstract The study was an opinion survey that investigated the influence of covid-19 pandemic on the economy of Tokumbo vehicles trade in Borno State, Nigeria. Population of the study comprised of all fairly used secondhand car dealers in the State. However, 150 Tokumbo car dealers constituted the sample. Purposive and stratified random sampling techniques were used in selecting sample. Researchers designed 18 items Structured Interview Schedule (SIS) tagged “Car Dealers Interview Schedule (CDIS)” and Focus Group Discussion (FGD) were the instruments used to elicit data for the study. The CDIS was divided into two parts (A & B). Part A collected information on demographic characteristics of the respondents while Part B elicited data on sources of capital for the Tokumbo dealers, brand of Tokumbo vehicles and the influence of covid-19 pandemic on Tokumbo trade in Borno State, Nigeria. The CDIS was validated by three experts in the field of Business Administration of the University of Maiduguri, Borno State and a coefficient of 0.74 was obtained using Cronbach alpha reliability method for the internal consistency which was considered relevant and adequate for the study.  Descriptive statistics of frequency counts, percentage and bar graph were used in analyzing data collected for the study. Three objectives and three research questions piloted the study.  Results of the study revealed loan and personal savings as some of the sources of capital for dealers in Tokumbo vehicles in Borno State. Toyota, Volkswagen, Honda, Mercedes Benz and Peugeot were some of the brands of Tokumbo cars in the study area while rent, loan repayment and gross reduction in sales were some of the effects of covid-19 pandemic on the trade in Tokumbo vehicles in Borno State, Nigeria. Based on the findings, implications for counselling, conclusions and recommendations were made.

A descriptive correlational study was used to determine the types and effects of domestic violence as well as the relationship between domestic violence and adolescents’ academic performance by gender in Borno State, Nigeria. The target population of the study comprised of 20,774 SS 11 students in public secondary schools, however, 300 subjects constituted the sample. A stratified random sampling technique was used in selecting the respondents based on gender, school location, and years of exposure to domestic violence. 155(51.67%) of the subjects were males while 145(48.33%) were females. Researchers’ self-authored 36 item instrument tagged “Domestic Violence Questionnaire (DVQ)” was used to elicit data for the study. The instrument had a validity index of .83 and a Cronbach alpha reliability coefficient of .91. Four objectives, three research questions, and one null hypothesis piloted the study. Data collected were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and t-test. The findings of the study identified slapping and suicidal ideation as some of the types of domestic violence. Some of the effects of domestic violence include downheartedness, trauma, and melancholy in Borno State. Thus, arresting the menace of domestic violence requires a multi-dimensional approach blending the positive actions of the government at all levels and counsellors among other stakeholders. Some counselling implications and recommendations were proffered.