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Item EXACT SOLUTION OF FRACTIONAL ORDER INTEGRO-DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS BY COLLOCATION METHOD(2018) Bello, K. A.; Taiwo, O. A; Abubakar, A.In this paper, the application of standard collocation method on fractional integro-differential equation was carried out by assuming a modified trial solution with chebyshev polynomial basis. Equally spaced interior collacation points was adopted. In built maple 18 was used for the computation of the four illustrative examples, for the simple demonstration of the applicability, validity and reliability of the method .It is however concluded that the method is considered as one of the novel solver of the class of fractional integro-differential equation.Item FIRST LADIES AS INSTANTANEOUS PHILANTHROPISTS: HOW PUBLIC OFFICE HOLDERS’ WIVES (UN)DO PHILANTHROPISM FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA(Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Clarion, Pennsylvania, 2019) Aremu, Fatai A.; Bakare, A. R.; Bello, M. L.; Abubakar, A.As one of the popular practices dating back to the days of military rule in pre-1999 Nigeria, the existence of the Office of First Ladies occupied by wives of Presidents and State Governors for philanthropic activities commonly referred to as “State Pet Projects” has continued in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic, at both the State and Federal levels with the primary objective of fostering sustainable development. While in office, most public office holders and their first ladies organize several fund raising ceremonies where many contractors and favour-seekers donate in cash and in kind to the projects. However, these “Pet Projects” are rarely sustained beyond the tenure of their husbands. Another key issue of concern is the question of transparency and accountability in fundraising and management as well as execution of the projects. Using theoretical discourse, public perception, and instances from selected cases of serving and former First Ladies pet projects, the paper examines how huge sums of money are generated for philanthropic purposes and the outcome on the lives of ordinary Nigerians. The article also examines the implications of such practices for the theory and practice of philanthropy and sustainable development in Nigeria.