Volume 7, Issue 2 (November)

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Research Article

Risk Governance and Organizational Performance of Telecommunications Firms in Nigeria

Joshua Nomshak Yakubu^*, Sunday Adekunle Aduloju

The study focuses on risk governance and organisational performance of telecommunication firms in Nigeria. A Cross-sectional survey is adopted and data are collected from 372 respondents from the Nigerian telecommunication firms using a google survey questionnaire. Multiple linear regression method of data analysis is employed to test the research hypotheses. The study finds that risk management s...

Nov, 2023 pp. 1-14

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Research Article

Adoption of Social Media Technology and Impact on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Competitive Advantage in Federal Capital Territory, Abuja

Zhiri David Danjuma^*, Tanimu Musa Shehu, Musa Fatima. O, Kolo Ruth Fatima

Many businesses are adopting social media networks to woo potential customers. Social media networks have been reported to help SMEs compete favourably between themselves, and in many instances compete with larger businesses. Notwithstanding its popularity, there is still very limited information on the impact of social media adoption on SMEs competitive advantage especially in developing countrie...

Nov, 2023 pp. 15-27

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Research Article

Entrepreneurship Education an Venture Creation: Evidence from NYSC Members in Bida, Niger State

Alfa Idris Alhaji Yabagi^*, Shuaib Ndagi Sayedi, Salihu Adelabu Abdulwaheed

Inadequate or lack of entrepreneurial skills by majority of Nigerian graduates and servicing corps members has made government of Nigeria to make entrepreneurship education mandatory in tertiary institutions of learning and National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camps. Thus, the study examines the effect of entrepreneurship education on venture creation intention among NYSC members in Bid...

Aug, 2026 pp. 28-46

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Research Article

Moderating Role of Self-efficacy in the Relationship between Entrepreneurship Education and Venture Creation in Nigeria

Auwalu Inusa^*, Bala Ado K/Mata, Talatu Barwa, Ibrahim Garba Muhammad, Aisha Aminu

Self-employment is top on Nigeria’s national agenda because of the country's skyrocketing rate of unemployment, with the expectation that they may give alternative sources of employment. However, it is widely believed that university students' training has not successfully equipped them with the requisite skills and competencies necessary for venture creation. Therefore, this paper aims to examine...

Nov, 2023 pp. 47-68

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Research Article

Impact of Entrepreneurship Education on Graduate Employability: Study in Federal Polytechnic Offa

Akabo Gimba^*, Brimah Amudalat Bolatito, Lawal Azeez Tunbosun, Victoria Ayoola Ademilua

This study examines the role of entrepreneurship development as a catalyst for graduate employability in Kwara State Tertiary Institutions. The study’s population is made up of graduating students from Federal Polytechnic Offa, Kwara State, Nigeria. A questionnaire is used to collect information from respondents. The collected data are analysed and the simple linear regression method of analysis i...

Nov, 2023 pp. 69-91

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Research Article

Impact of Risk Pooling Strategies on Smallholder Farmers’ Access to Agricultural Insurance in Jigawa State.

Oyekanmi Dele Jerry^*, Mahmud Nura Ringim, Aliyu Rabiu, Ezebunwa Judith Onyinye

This study examines the efficacy of risk pooling strategies for enhancing smallholder farmers' access to agricultural insurance in Jigawa State, Nigeria. Utilizing a cross-sectional survey of 389 farmers insured by the National Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC) from 2019 to 2022, descriptive statistics and regression analysis were employed to explore the adoption and effectiveness of risk ...

Nov, 2023 pp. 92-105

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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

Entrepreneurship Education and Entrepreneurial Competency among Graduates of Nigerian Tertiary Institutions

Sonny Emmanuel Braide^*, Abdulrahaman Abdulrazaq Morenikeji, Nuraini Hashimu

This study examines entrepreneurship education (EE) and entrepreneurial competencies (EC) among graduates of Nigerian tertiary institutions. EE as the independent variable was considered in the dimensions of course curriculum (CC), lecturers’ competence (LC), instructional materials (IM), and course duration (CD), with EC as dependent variable. Survey design was used to collect cross-sectional dat...

Nov, 2023 pp. 119-137

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Research Article

Moderating Effect of Research and Development (R&D) on the Relationship between Dividends Policy and Firm Performance of Consumer Goods Firms in Nigeria (2018 -2022)

Abdulrazaq Suleiman Ibrahim^*, Mukhtar Shehu Aliyu, Rubina Jabeen

A company's success benefits all stakeholders, including customers, workers, and creditors. Nigeria's challenging business climate has led to many large corporations adopting low payout strategies, with high payouts causing slower growth and lower market prices. This study aims to examine the moderating effect of R&D expenditure on the relationship between dividend policy and firm performance in N...

Nov, 2023 pp. 138-163

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Research Article

Moderating Effect of Interest Rate on the Relationship between Investment Decision and Financial Performance of Listed Consumer Good Firms’ in Nigeria

Jibril Ramalan^*, Mukhtar Shehu Aliyu, Rubina Jabeen

The study examines the moderating effect of interest rate on the relationship between investment decision and financial performance of listed consumer goods companies in Nigeria. The data were extracted from the annual reports and accounts of the companies for a period of 14 years (2009-2022). Panel data was used and ex-post factor research design was employed. The inferential statistics were used...

Nov, 2023 pp. 164-183

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Research Article

Mediating Role of Capital Structure on the Relationship between Corporate Governance and Performance of Consumer Goods Firms in Nigeria

Amina Dahir Salman^*, Mukhtar Shehu Aliyu

The main objective of this research is to examine the mediating role of capital structure on the relationship between corporate governance and performance of consumer goods firms, Nigeria for the period of 2018-2022. An ex-post facto research design was adopted, all the consumer goods firm listed on the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission were censured and filtered through applying criteri...

Nov, 2023 pp. 184-205