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Muhammed Alhaji Abubakar

Department of Business Management Bayero University, Kano.

maa.bus@buk.edu.ng
3 Publications

Publications 3

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Research Article Vol. 10, Issue 1

CROWDFUNDING LITERACY AND STARTUP CAPITAL FORMATION AMONG RURAL ENTREPRENEURS IN NORTHERN NIGERIA: EVIDENCE FROM A CROSS-SECTIONAL SURVEY

Mohammed Aminu Bello*, Muhammed Alhaji ABUBAKAR

Access to startup capital remains a significant challenge for rural entrepreneurs, particularly in contexts where conventional financing is constrained by limited collateral, geographical barriers, and restricted access to formal financial services. Crowdfunding offers an alternative digital financing mechanism, but its effective use may depend on ...

Jun, 2026 Vol. 10, Issue 1
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Research Article Vol. 9, Issue 2

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 Commer...

Dec, 2025 Vol. 9, Issue 2
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Research Article Vol. 9, Issue 2

IMPACT OF BOARD INDEPENDENCE, BOARD RISK MANAGEMENT AND BOARD FOREIGN DIVERSITY ON FINANCIAL DISTRESS OF MANUFACTURING FIRMS LISTED ON THE NIGERIAN EXCHANGE GROUP

Aliyu Sanusi*, Muhammed Alhaji ABUBAKAR

This study was motivated by the observed persistent financial distress confronting the manufacturing sector, a phenomenon that has emerged as a critical concern in Nigeria and other developing economies. Given the sector's fundamental contribution to national development, understanding the underlying causes and implications of financial distress re...

Dec, 2025 Vol. 9, Issue 2
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