Volume 6 (2024)

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Research Article

Response of Selected Macroeconomic Variables to Oil Price Shocks in Nigeria

Buhari Bello^*, Dr. Yakubu Alfa, Lawal Ahmed Tanimu

The question of how exchange rate, oil revenue, inflation rate and other macroeconomic variables response to oil price shocks in Nigeria has generated tremendous interests among economic scholars for decades. This study examines the responses of exchange rate, inflation rate, oil revenue and government expenditures as macroeconomic variables to oil price shocks in Nigeria using time series techniq...

Dec, 2024 pp. 99-118

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Research Article

The Mediating Role of Dividend Policy in the Relationship between Board Diversity and Firm Value: Evidence from Nigeria

Mohammed Aminu Bello^*

This study investigates the mediating role of Dividend Policy in the relationship between Board Diversity (gender, age, educational, and ethnic diversity) and Firm Value (measured by Tobin's Q) among publicly listed firms in Nigeria. Using a sample of 636 firm-year observations, we analyze the direct and indirect effects of various dimensions of board diversity on firm value. The findings indicate...

Dec, 2024 pp. 222-242

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Research Article

Impact of Taxation on Wealth Creation in Nigeria: 2010-2023

Fadheela Uba Jahun^*, Kabiru Isah Dandago

The study examines the impact of taxation on wealth creation in Nigeria for a period of fourteen years (2010-2023). Data was collected from published reports of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and analyzed by means of descriptive statistics, correlation and multiple regressions. The study found that taxation (direct and indirect) is generally an inst...

Dec, 2024 pp. 205-221

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Research Article

Foreign Direct Investment and Economic Growth: Empirical Evidence from Nigeria

Mohammed Aminu Bello^*

The study investigates the effect of foreign direct investment (FDI) on the economic growth of Nigeria by examining the long run and the short run relationship between the variables over the period of 1978 to 2022 using the Auto-Regressive Distributed Lag approach (ARDL). The study finds that in the long run, FDI, gross fixed capital formation and labour force participation have positive effect on...

Dec, 2024 pp. 179-204

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Research Article

Tax Planning Strategies and Financial Performance among Quoted Consumer Goods Companies in Nigeria

Abdulrasheed Jamiu Alabere^*, Bello Muhammed, Rabiu Sherifdeen Adebola, Safura Abdullahi Sikiru

High tax rates have been a problem for consumer products companies in emerging economies, especially in Nigeria, where it has had a big effect on their financial performance. This study looks at how leverage tax planning techniques and research and development (R&D) affect the financial performance of Nigerian enterprises that manufacture consumer goods. The study, which uses cross-sectional data ...

Dec, 2024 pp. 166-178

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Research Article

Mediating Role of Burnout on the Relationship Between Role Ambiguity, Role Conflict and the Performance of Vice Principals

Attahiru T. M^*, Malachy O. D. Y, Ladan S, Musa, I

Studies in the literature have shown that the number of analyses on the effects of role ambiguity, role conflict, and burnout on employee job performance has been inconsistent and limited. Therefore, this study examines the mediating role of burnout on the relationship between role ambiguities, role conflict and vice principals performance. The population of the study were all vice principals serv...

Dec, 2024 pp. 119-137

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Research Article

Formal Financing, Country Risks and Livestock Output in Nigeria

Lukman Adebayo-Oke Abdulrauf^*, Sheriff Akanji Ibrahim, Safura Abdullahi Sikiru, Jimoh Ismail

Livestock, which accounts for 30% of employment among Nigeria's rural population, is essential to the country's local economy and efforts to reduce poverty. The growth of the livestock subsector is hindered, nevertheless, by a range of concerns, such as political, economic, and financial uncertainty, as well as insufficient government budget allocation. In light of this, the purpose of this study ...

Dec, 2024 pp. 85-98

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Research Article

Financial Inclusion and SME’s Growth in Ojo Local Government Lagos State, Nigeria

YUNUS Abdulrasheed Bolaji^*, OPEFOLU Francis Olatunji, Muhammed Lawal SUBAIR, MUSTAPHA Adamu Zubairu, AJAYI Ayodeji Samuel

This study looks at the connection between the growth of SMEs in Lagos State's Ojo local governments and financial inclusion. As part of their overall strategy for economic and financial growth, many emerging economies aim to promote financial inclusion, which gives low-income households and small businesses greater access to financial services. Some fund providers refuse to lend to people who don...

Dec, 2024 pp. 51-64

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Research Article

Effect of Compensation and Work Environment on Employee Performance Among Public Secondary School Teachers in Kano: The Role of Work Motivation

Umma Lawal Sulaiman^*, Mukhtar Shehu Aliyu, Ahmed Abdu Maiyaki

The study examines the effect of compensation and work environment on employee performance among public secondary school teachers in Kano, Nigeria. The role of work motivation. The population of the study consists of 11834 teachers and a sample size of 372 was drawn from the population. Questionnaire was used as the instrument for data collection. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were u...

Dec, 2024 pp. 65-84

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Research Article

Electronic Banking Services and Customer Pattern of Behaviour in Selected Banks in Ilorin Metropolis

Mustapha Shehu^*, Nurudeen Bello Ahmed, Lawal Wahab

The study examined electronic banking services and customer pattern of behaviour in selected banks in Ilorin metropolis. Multistage sampling method was used for the selection of 210 e banking customers as respondents for the study and data were collected using a closed ended structured questionnaire. Multiple regression analysis using STATA version 11 was employed. Findings revealed a significant ...

Dec, 2024 pp. 1-16

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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

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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

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

Effect of Risk Management on Financial Performance of Listed Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria

Ahmed Abdullahi Ibrahim^*, Haruna, Mohammed Aris

This study examined the effect of risk management on the financial performance of listed deposit money banks in Nigeria. The study used an ex post facto design, targeting 19 listed deposit money banks in Nigeria as of 31st December 2022. A sample of 14 banks was purposively selected, meeting the criteria of being listed before 31st December 2014 and having complete annual reports for the 2014-2023...

Jun, 2024 pp. 138-165

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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

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

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

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

Entrepreneurial Competencies and Performance of SMEs in the Pharmaceutical Industry in Delta State

Nwajei Felix Liberty^*, Ebomah Ernest Monday

The study investigated the effect of entrepreneurial competencies on the performance of SMEs in the pharmaceutical industry in Delta State, Nigeria. Specifically, the study focused on the interplays and interactions between marketing competency and pharmaceutical-based SMEs performance, time management competency and pharmaceutical-based SMEs performance, decision-making competency and pharmaceuti...

Jun, 2024 pp. 17-37

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Research Article

Financial Expertise’s and Corporate Social Disclosure: Evidence from Financial Firms

Abdulrasheed Jamiu Alabere^*, Babatunde Alanamu Rasaq, Jimoh Ismail, Safura Abdullahi Sikiru

Recently, there has been an increasing acknowledgment of the significance of incorporating sustainability considerations into corporate governance frameworks, notably in the financial sector, for its transparency, fiscal responsibility, and ethical business practices. As a result, this study investigates the influence of financial expertise on sustainability disclosure practices, and corporate gov...

Jun, 2024 pp. 38-50

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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

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

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

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