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Research Article

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AND FINANCIAL SERVICE DELIVERY EFFICIENCY OF COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES IN KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA: EVIDENCE FROM SELECTED COOPERATIVES (2019–2025)

Muritala, A. Olaoye^*, Olude, A.O., Abubakar Yakubu

This paper examines the impact of digital transformation on the efficiency of financial service delivery in cooperative societies in Kaduna State, Nigeria, covering the period from 2019 to 2025. Specifically, the study investigates the influence of digital payment systems, digital record management, online communication platforms, and the automation of financial services on lending speed, transact...

Jun, 2026 pp. 202-221

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Research Article

Youth Empowerment Schemes and Unemployment in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, Nigeria

Emmanuel Olaniyi Dunmade^*, Kolawole Jayeola Asa

For Nigeria, the so called giant of Africa to stand out economically as one of the best countries in the continent and also in the world, it must effectively empower its teaming youths. This is not only to better the lots of its young citizens, but also to enable them to contribute maximally to the national economic growth, while equally minimizing the high rate of criminality in the country. Henc...

Nov, 2022 pp. 204-220

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Bootstrapping Finance and SMEs Performance during COVID-19 Pandemic in Nigeria

Salmanulfarisi Abdulrahaman^*

The Covid-19 pandemic distorted the formal funding system for small and medium enterprises here referred to as SMEs by the banking sector in Nigeria. This can be seen from the inability of the banks to provide loans to SMEs due to the effect of the pandemic on their operations necessitating SMEs to look backward means of funding their operations. The objective of the study is to assess the relatio...

Sep, 2023 pp. 209-227

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Research Article

Competitive Capabilities And Performance Of Small And Medium Manufacturing Enterprises: Empirical Evidence From Southwestern Nigeria

Oladoye Muritala Oyetola^*, Osuolale Olatunde Misbaudeen, Akinlo Ilemobayo

The study examined the effect of competitive capabilities on performance of the selected Small and Medium Manufacturing Enterprises (SMMEs) in Southwestern Nigeria. A survey research design was used for the study. Primary data were collected through the administration of structured questionnaire. The population comprised of the 1,983 registered SMMEs as contained in the directories of Small and Me...

Oct, 2024 pp. 210-224

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EFFECT OF OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON PERFORMANCE OF FOOD AND BEVERAGE COMPANIES IN KADUNA STATE.

Maimuna Ibrahim Barau^*, Maryam Abdu, Yusuf A. Hashim, Aliyu Aminu Abbas

This study investigates the impact of operational management practices on the organizational performance of food and beverage companies in Kaduna Metropolis. A sample of 482 respondents from the entire population of large-scale firms participated in the survey method used in the study. Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS SEM) approach version 4.0 was employed to examine the rel...

Dec, 2025 pp. 211-237

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Research Article

Management Factors Affecting Lecturers Performance: A Systematic Review and Synthesis for Future Research

Suleiman Salihu Shuaibu^*, Ahmed Aliyu Palladan, Victor Ayuba, Muhammad Adamu Ahmad

This paper offered a systematic review of literature on the empirical studies on managerial factors affecting university lecturers’ performance. In line with that, the paper reviewed empirical studies conducted on African universities. Specifically, the included papers referenced how at least one managerial factor influences lecturers’ job performance in an African university. Employing systematic...

Nov, 2022 pp. 221-234

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THE MEDIATING EFFECT OF COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CUSTOMER-SUPPLIER RELATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN PERFORMANCE OF SME’S IN NIGERIA

Bilkisu Ovosi Mohammed^*, Zainab Isah, Razika Ismail Hassan

This study explores the effect of customer-supplier relationship on Supply Chain Performance (SCP) of manufacturing SMEs in Northwestern Nigeria, with Competitive Advantage (CA) examined as a mediating variable. A quantitative research design was adopted, utilizing structured questionnaire to collect data from 186 respondents across selected manufacturing SMEs in the region. Structural Equation Mo...

Jun, 2026 pp. 222-239

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Research Article

Technological Acceptance & Efficiency Of Small And Medium Enterprises In Kwara State

Salau Alhaji Abdulazeez^*, Brimah Nassir Aminu, Yusuf Ismail, Mosinmilelouwa Paul Adeojo

The widespread adoption of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) by Small and MediumSized Enterprises (SMEs) has ushered in a new era of business visibility and competitiveness. SMEs can leverage technology, such as social media and email communication, as powerful marketing tools to gain a competitive edge. While large corporations have inherent advantages in terms of human and financial...

Oct, 2024 pp. 225-239

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Research Article

Determinants of Profitability of Selected Quoted Consumer Firms in the Nigerian Exchange Group

Musa Sadiq Abdul-Khadir^*, Salamatu Aliyu Usman, Ibrahim Isyaku Opanaki

Factors accounting for the nature of profitability of some quoted firms in the consumer sector of Nigerian Exchange Group are not known due to the recent paucity of researches in the sector. Therefore, this research is motivated by inquisitiveness triggered by agency theory problem to find out whether the managements are exercising due diligence given the firm specific variables under their contro...

Sep, 2023 pp. 228-240

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Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility on Enhancing Business Performance in Nigeria: A Study of Kedco

Razika Ismail Hassan^*, Zainab Isah

This study examined the impact of corporate social responsibility on enhancing business performance in Nigeria. The specific objectives are impact of philanthropic Social Responsibility on business performance of KEDCO; impact of legal Social Responsibility on enhancing business performance of KEDCO; impact of economic Social Responsibility on business performance of KEDCO; and impact of ethical S...

Nov, 2022 pp. 235-253