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Research Article

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINANTS OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN NIGERIA- A LITERATURE SURVEY

Florence Eguonor OMONZEJELE^*, Kennedy Oghenesuvwe OBIRE

This study is a purely Literature survey, employing thematic analysis of factors of entrepreneurship in Nigeria. It provides an in-depth exploration of the environmental constraints that hinder the development of entrepreneurship, critically examining literature on the fundamental challenges entrepreneurs face, including poor infrastructure, inadequate access to funding opportunities, unstable pow...

Dec, 2025 pp. 94-108

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Research Article

Moderating the Role of Entrepreneurship Education on the Relationship between Perceived Access to Finance and Entrepreneurial Intentions among Undergraduate Students in Kaduna State University

Abubakar Abdullahi^*, Zainab Dabo, Yusha'u I. Ango, Helen A. Andow

Extant literature on access to financial resources and entrepreneurial intentions have produced a mixed result, but whether entrepreneurship education moderate this relationship remain un-researched. Consequently, this study sought to explore the moderating role of entrepreneurship education on the relationship between perceived access to finance and entrepreneurial intentions among students in Ni...

Nov, 2022 pp. 95-111

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Research Article

Socio-Cultural Factors, Entrepreneurial Policies and Sustainable Development In Nigeria

Olatunji Abdullahi Ganiyu^*, Falabi Modupeola Olamide, Abdulganiyu Abdullahi Olamilekan

One of the major focus of successive governments in Nigeria is for the country to attain sustainable development. One of the key tools that could be used to achieve this goal as identified by many development scholars is the development of entrepreneurship ecosystem. Consequently, over the years, Nigeria government has put vested interest in the development of this sector by initiating series of p...

Sep, 2023 pp. 96-114

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Research Article

Moderating Effect of Audit Committee Independence on the Relationship between Auditor Tenure and Stock Returns in Nigeria

Emmanuel Igbawase Abanyam^*, Hanatu Sabo Ahmad, Muhammad Aminu Isah

The study investigates the moderating effect of Audit Committee Independence on the relationship between Auditor Tenure and Stock Returns of Consumer Goods Firms that are listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange. Data were gathered from the Annual Financial Reports of the Companies chosen for this study covering the period from 2008 to 2019. Panel Data Regression was employed for the purpose of analy...

Apr, 2022 pp. 104-117

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Research Article

Sustainability Disclosure And Market Value Of Banks In Nigeria: The Mediating Role Of Investors

Utile Bem Josep^*, Ame Jacob O

Changes in the market value of corporate organisations have been a major concern to stakeholders especially the investors. Extant literature opines that the market value of organisations may change as a result of the attraction of more investors to the company through the sustainability activities of such organisations. To confirm this opinion, this study examined the mediating effect of investors...

Oct, 2024 pp. 106-122

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Research Article

Corporate Strategy and Financial Performance: Evidence from Selected Non-Life Insurance Company in Nigeria

Abass Olufemi, Adebowale^*, Olubusade Temidayo, Jerry, Shomuyiwa Abibat Bukola

The study investigates the nexus between corporate strategy and financial performance of insurance companies in Nigeria. The first ten (10) largest non-life Insurance companies are selected from the population of 48 using market share as the basis for the selection. The study utilizes secondary data extracted from the financial statements and annual Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) Digest of in...

Nov, 2023 pp. 106-118

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Research Article

MODERATING ROLE OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC FACTORS ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPETENCIES AND PERFORMANCE OF SMES IN KANO STATE

Abubakar Hamisu Umar^*, Mansur Sa’id ADAMU, Muhammed Alhaji ABUBAKAR

The objective of this study is to investigate the moderating role of socio-economic factors on the relationship between entrepreneurial competencies and performance of SMEs in Kano State. The study adopted cross sectional survey research design was employed, and the population consists of the entire registered SMEs with Kano State Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture [KACCIMA], as ...

Dec, 2025 pp. 109-130

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Research Article

Moderating Role of Organisational Culture on the Relationship between Strategic Thinking, Knowledge Management Capabilities and Organisational Performance: A Conceptual Model

Idris Dahiru^*, Garba Bala Bello, Murtala Aminu Ibrahim

This study investigated the relationship between strategic thinking, knowledge management capabilities and organizational performance through the moderating role of organisational culture. The study sourced relevant literature through google search engine and other related search engines. In the extant literature, the study discovered contradiction on the relationship between the variables. Based ...

Nov, 2022 pp. 112-133

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Research Article

Effects of Performance Appraisal Systems on Organizational Citizenship Behaviour in Benue State Civil Service

Abdu Jafaru Bambale^*, Ahmad Audu Maiyaki, Sarah Mngusuun Ihyuman

This study investigated the effects of performance appraisal system on organization citizenship behaviour (OCB), among civil servants of Benue State, Nigeria. The target populations in this study were thirty six thousand and eleven (36,011) civil servants of Benue State. The Sample of three hundred and eighty (380) respondents were selected using Krejcie and Morgan (1970) sample size table. The pr...

Sep, 2023 pp. 115-130

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THE MODERATING ROLE OF BOARD SIZE IN THE FINANCIAL LEVERAGEPROFITABILITY NEXUS: EVIDENCE FROM LISTED OIL AND GAS FIRMS IN NIGERIA

Adetoro Moshood Iliyasu^*, Rahilahtu Ahmad Muhammad, Jamila Mohammad

The research investigated how the size of a company's board of directors influences the connection between financial leverage and profitability in listed oil and gas firms in Nigeria. The study included eight out of the nine oil and gas companies that were publicly listed as of December 31, 2024.The data used in the analysis were collected from the audited annual reports and financial statements o...

Jun, 2026 pp. 116-139