Volume 6, Issue 1 (June)

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Research Article

The Role of Faith-Based Organizations in Supporting Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Maiduguri, Borno State Nigeria: A Case Study of FOMWAN

Ashemi Baba Ali^*, Ibrahim Mohammed Lawal

The role of Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs) towards provision of humanitarian supports that are spiritually inspired have been recognized globally. This paper explores the role of FaithBased Organizations in supporting Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs): A case study of FOMWAN. The study employed a qualitative case-study method in achieving its objective. A purposive sampling was used in selecti...

Jun, 2024 pp. 1-15

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Research Article

Flexible Work Arrangement: A Panacea for Employees’ Job Performance Crisis

Suleiman, Umar Gunu^*, Salawudeen, Aishat

Flexible work arrangement (FWA) deals with workplace dynamism and complexity driven by globalization and transformation of workers diversity and interests. Despite the significance of FWA to increase positive work behaviour and productivity, most organizations in Nigeria are yet to consider FWA as an important strategy for managing workforce flexibility during crisis situations. The lack of FWA ca...

Jun, 2024 pp. 16-36

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Research Article

Digital Transformation and SMEs Competitiveness in Nigeria: An Overview

Aliyu Mukhtar Daneji^*

As global markets have increasingly digitized, SMEs must adopt digital technologies to remain competitive. Nevertheless, there is a lack of comprehensive understanding regarding the extent to which SMEs have embraced digital technology in order to support and promote sustainability objectives. Hence, the primary objective of this study is to present an in-depth review of the digitization of SMEs i...

Jun, 2024 pp. 37-47

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Research Article

Environmental Accounting Disclosure and Firm Performance in Listed Nigerian Manufacturing Firms

Olubunmi Veronica OLOGUN^*

Knowledge of a firm's environment and environmental issues can assist in making effective management decisions and meeting environmental and consumer health requirements. This study examines whether an affirmative relationship exists between environmental accounting disclosure and firm performance measured by return on assets, Tobin‟s q, and economic value added of listed manufacturing firms in Ni...

Jun, 2024 pp. 48-67

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Research Article

Alternative Monetary System Mechanism to Control Inflation: Islamic Monetary Policy Perspective

Mustapha Abubakar^*, Sumayya Adam Ahmad

Although as claimed in some jurisdictions, interest based monetary policies have proven to be a powerful instrument to control inflation, this is not without insurmountable number of its limitations. Accordingly, arguments were made on merits of Interest Free Monetary Policy IFMP, or interest-free banking, which derives its origin from revelations in Qurʾan, the words of Allah (May He be exalted),...

Jun, 2024 pp. 68-80

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Research Article

The Effect of Sociocultural Factors on the Performance of Women Owned Enterprises in Kano Metropolis

Amina Nasir Iro^*, Muazu Hassan Muazu, Shukhurat Moronke Bello

The performance of women-owned enterprises is a concept that includes various indicators like number of employees, profit levels, and sales volume, reflecting the outcomes of their business efforts. This performance is deeply connected to sociocultural factors, which involve the social systems and cultural dynamics that shape how entrepreneurship emerges, behaves, and develops in a community. This...

Jun, 2024 pp. 82-98

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Research Article

Exploratory Analysis on Sources of Finance for Rural Women Farmers Empowerment in Northeastern Nigeria

Fidelis Freda Ijanada^*, M. M. Adeyeye

Rural women farmers in Northeastern Nigeria face significant challenges in accessing finance, which limits their capacity for economic empowerment and agricultural development. This study conducts an exploratory analysis of the various sources of finance available to these women, focusing on the accessibility, utilization, and impact of different financial options. The objective is to identify key...

Jun, 2024 pp. 99-114

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Research Article

Exploring the Moderating Effect of Proactive Personality in Conflict-Handling Styles and Employees' Performance- A Conceptual Approach

Yusuf Abdulhakeem^*, Yahaya Adamu, Abubakar Sadiq Suleiman

The primary focus of this study is to investigate the moderating effect of proactive personality on the relationship between conflict-handling styles and employee performance. In pursuit of this objective, the study employs a systematic literature review approach, providing a rigorous analysis of existing research rather than relying on primary data collection. Avalanche of prior studies reviewed ...

Jun, 2024 pp. 115-134

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Research Article

Exploring the Effect of Social Media as Omnichannel on Retail Marketing in Kebbi State

Musa Abdullahi^*, Abubakar Muhammad Magaji

Omnichannel as an emerging concept provide a seamless, unified customer experience. Hence, the main purpose of this study was to analyse the effect of social media platforms as Omnichannel on retail marketing, with retailers currently experiencing the transition from multi channel to Omnichannel and its several implications. The study adopts a qualitative and quantitative research technique by rev...

Jun, 2024 pp. 135-155

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Research Article

Re-examining the Perceived Complexity of Public Administration and its Implication for Research in the Discipline

Audu Aminu^*, Muhammad Babuba Sa’adatu

The intricate nature of Public Administration as a discipline is well established in literature but a concern that stems from such disposition is its implication for the discipline‟s research tradition/methodology. This paper attempts to contribute to the longstanding debate of what constitute the research tradition of Public Administration by first re-examining the question of why Public Administ...

Jun, 2024 pp. 156-169

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Research Article

Assessment of Online Shopping Experience and Customer Satisfaction in Zamfara, Central Senatorial District

Abubakar Dan’asibi, Abdulrahaman^*, Musa Abdullahi

This study examines the Assessment of online Shopping Experience and Customer Satisfaction in Zamfara, Central Senatorial District. A survey research design was used to generate data from online shoppers and retailers and was analyzed using regression analysis to test the hypotheses. The research anchored-on theory of reasoned actions. Data collected from 286-sample size from online shoppers and r...

Jun, 2024 pp. 171-190

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Research Article

Game-based Learning and Students’ Entrepreneurial Orientation at Higher Education Institutions in Nigeria

Shukurat M. Bello^*, Muazu Hassan Muazu

Higher education institutions have assumed a prominent role in entrepreneurship education and economic development. Entrepreneurship learning through game-based (simulation) may promote education for sustainable development. Several theoretical perspectives, argue that entrepreneurship education influences the entrepreneurial orientation of students, as it inspires them to pursue their entrepreneu...

Jun, 2024 pp. 191-203

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Research Article

Real Estate Market and Banks Financial Stability in Nigeria: The Role of Economic Conditions

Kabiru Umar^*, Mohammed Aminu Bello

This study investigates the impact of the real estate market on the financial stability of banks in Nigeria, with a focus on the moderating role of economic conditions. Using an Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model, the analysis covers key variables such as the Real Estate Price Index (REPI), Non-Performing Loans (NPLs), Loan-to-Value Ratio (LTV), interest rates, and Gross Domestic Product ...

Jun, 2024 pp. 204-216