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Item Digital technologies in community development practice, prospects and challenges(Educational Assessment and Research Network in Africa, 2021-06) Osu, U. C.Digital technology has taken over every aspect of human life: the economy and work. These are several sources through which 'Information can be disseminated and interpreted. Information and Telecommunication Technologies (ICTs) are increasingly prevalent in developing world and as such are being used in variety of ways to promote development efforts, hence, in this paper, the prospects and challenges of digital technologies in community development practices in Nigeria are examined. It is the process of improving the quality of life and social lies among members of historical or cultural heritage communities in order to address their needs and aspirations. Realizing the utilitarian value of community development, this paper therefore, advocates for digital technology in its practice. It was concluded that for the dream of community development to see the light of the day in Nigeria, digital technologies are needed for the promotion of community development. There is the need for community development expert s, agents and workers to ensure the adoption and utilisation of relevant technology for the promotion of community development practice in NigeriaItem Knowledge, Attitüde and Practice of Family Planning among Married Women in Akinyele Local Government, Oyo State, Nigeria(2021) Osu, U. C.The study examined knowledge, attitude and practice of family planning, among married women in Akinyele Local Government, Oyo State. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design. A total of 143 respondents participated in the study. The instrument employed was “Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Family Planning, among Married Women Questionnaire”. The data collected from the study were analysed using simple percentage and mean to provide answers for the research questions raised for the study. Findings revealed that married women in Akinyele Local Government, Oyo State are aware of family planning (Mean= 2.99) but do not practice it (Mean=l .86). Findings further revealed that the married women in Akinyele Local Government, Oyo State portray negative attitude towards family planning (Mean=2.36). On this basis, the study recommended, among other things. that the government should endeavour to increase the level of awareness on the importance of family planning. ln addition, the mass media should also be encouraged to do more in terms of enlightening the public on the benefits of modern contraceptive methods as this will help married couples to portray positive attitude towards the use of family planning