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  1. Types of Corruption in Small and Micro Enterprises (SMEs) in Ibadan, Nigeria

    OpenAlex research · 2019-11-01 · Document · 1 file

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    Corruption is a phenomenon that manifests in various types and forms especially among operators of Small and Micro Enterprises (SMEs). Many actions of the operators which constitute corrupt practices often tend to be overlooked in spite of their grave consequences for the success…

  2. Characteristics of artisanal fisheries in the upper reaches of Bonny Estuary, Niger Delta, Nigeria

    OpenAlex research · 2019-11-15 · Document · 1 file

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  3. Local Governments, Traditional Councils and Public Relations Practices in Ogun State, Nigeria: An Awareness Study

    OpenAlex research · 2019-11-19 · Document · 1 file

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    Activities of local governments and traditional councils have the greatest impact on millions of ordinary Nigerians. Normally, public relations should be a tool for communicating these actions to create public awareness.

  4. Economic crisis and the coping strategies of indigenous automobile entrepreneurs in northern Nigeria, 1983-2014

    OpenAlex research · 2019-11-19 · Document · 1 file

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    The Nigerian economic crisis of the early 1980s and the stabilization policies that were introduced to contain it have triggered inflation in the country leading to deplorable socio-economic conditions.Automobile industry is one of many sectors of the country's economy that were…

  5. Human capital channels and productivity growth: Evidence from Nigeria

    OpenAlex research · 2019-12-01 · Document · 2 files

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    Numerous studies have examined the relationship between human capital and productivity.However, the implications of human capital channels -the 'basic channel' and 'advanced channel' -were discounted from most of the empirical studies in Africa.This study, therefore, uses Vector…

  6. Financial and economic determinants of sustainable economic growth in Egypt, Nigeria and South Africa

    OpenAlex research · 2019-12-01 · Document · 1 file

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    This study analyzes financial and economic determinants of sustainable economic performance using the quantile regression for the period from 1970 to 2016 for Egypt, Nigeria and South Africa.The main drivers of sustainable economic performance vary among the economies.It is drive…

  7. Orange fleshed sweet potatoes (OFSP) and productivity: the case of smallholders in Kwara State, Nigeria

    OpenAlex research · 2019-12-01 · Document · 1 file

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    Abstract In rural Nigeria, most households cannot afford food products rich in vitamin A which gave rise to the introduction of bio-fortified agricultural produces. One of these is the Orange Fleshed Sweet Potatoes (OFSP). Although introduced about six years ago, empirical eviden…

  8. COOPERATIVE SOCIETY AS AN ENTREPRENEURSHIP VEHICLE FOR ACTUALISING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS: A CASE STUDY OF OSUN STATE

    OpenAlex research · 2019-12-01 · Document · 1 file

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    Studies have affirmed that restructuring for sustainable development is a process involving three essential elements; feasible industrial growth to fulfil basic socio-economic needs; ensuring maximum development of human resources and achieving greater socio justice through a mor…

  9. Nature Tourism Satisfaction in Okomu National Park, Edo State, Nigeria

    OpenAlex research · 2019-12-01 · Document · 1 file

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    Abstract Introduction. This paper examines the nature tourism satisfaction of tourists visiting Okomu National Park (ONP) in Edo State, Nigeria. Material and methods. Questionnaires were randomly administered to tourists visiting the park. Factor analysis was employed to identify…

  10. Effects of the reward of internal migration on poverty status of rural households left behind in Ogun and Osun States, Nigeria

    OpenAlex research · 2019-12-01 · Document · 1 file

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    Abstract In this study we analysed the effect of the reward of internal migration on the poverty status of rural households in South-West Nigeria. The types and channels of internal remittances received by rural households as well as the poverty profile and effect of internal rem…

  11. Modelo e determinantes das relações entre governos estaduais e locais na Nigéria

    OpenAlex research · 2019-12-01 · Document · 1 file

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    Abstract Nigeria struggles to establish and sustain cooperative, interdependent state-local intergovernmental relations (IGR) by providing for the powers and rights of local governments in the federal constitution. Despite the provisions, the practice of state-local IGR has remai…

  12. Influence of Age and Marital Status on Mobile Phone Usage and Household Activities Among Female Teachers in Delta State, Nigeria

    OpenAlex research · 2019-12-01 · Document · 1 file

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    This study investigated the influence of age and marital status on mobile phone usage and household activities among married female teachers in Delta State. Three research objectives were raised and one hypothesis were formulated to guide the study. A descriptive survey research…

  13. Persistence of fiscal deficits in Nigeria: examining the issues

    OpenAlex research · 2019-12-02 · Document · 1 file

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    Due to a huge financing gap in many developing nations, governments use budget deficit to facilitate growth and development. However, deficit financing deepens the economic woes of these economies, leaving them in a vicious cycle of deficits. In Nigeria, for instance, fiscal defi…

  14. Consumption function and price elasticity of tobacco demand in Nigeria

    OpenAlex research · 2019-12-06 · Document · 1 file

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    INTRODUCTION: Tobacco consumption remains a major threat to population and public health globally. In response, an increase in the taxes levied on tobacco products has been found to be an effective intervention for controlling their use. In Nigeria, studies assessing the impact o…

  15. The prominent role of informal medicine vendors despite health insurance: a weekly diaries study in rural Nigeria

    OpenAlex research · 2019-12-06 · Document · 1 file

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    In sub-Saharan Africa, accessibility to affordable quality care is often poor and health expenditures are mostly paid out of pocket. Health insurance, protecting individuals from out-of-pocket health expenses, has been put forward as a means of enhancing universal health coverage…

  16. An Assessment of Destination Image and Factors Responsible for Perceived Customer Value of Osun Osogbo Grove, World Heritage Site, Osun State, Nigeria

    OpenAlex research · 2019-12-09 · Document · 1 file

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    Tourist travel decisions and behavior are influenced by destination image and value of experience to tourists.Perceived value is one of the important tools for securing a competitive edge in tourism destinations.This study investigates destination image competitiveness, factors e…

  17. Preferences for HIV testing services among young people in Nigeria

    OpenAlex research · 2019-12-09 · Document · 1 file

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    Abstract Background Despite high HIV incidence rates among young people in Nigeria, less than 24% of this population have ever tested for HIV. These low HIV testing rates suggest that current testing services may not align with their testing preferences. To address this gap, the…

  18. Expenditure of the Federal Government of Nigeria: Effect on the Standard of Living of her Citizens

    OpenAlex research · 2019-12-12 · Document · 1 file

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    Using the Autoregressive Distribute Lag (ARDL) and Granger Causality approach, we re-examined how the standard of living of the citizens are affected by the expenditure pattern of the Federal Government of Nigeria from 1981 to 2018.The outcome of the study based on data applied r…

  19. Where Do We Start? Building Consensus on Drivers of Health Sector Corruption in Nigeria and Ways to Address It

    OpenAlex research · 2019-12-15 · Document · 1 file

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    BACKGROUND: Corruption is widespread in Nigeria's health sector but the reasons why it exists and persists are poorly understood and it is often seen as intractable. We describe a consensus building exercise in which we asked health workers and policy-makers to identify and prior…

  20. Internal and external drivers of inflation in Nigeria

    OpenAlex research · 2019-12-27 · Document · 1 file

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    If appropriately implemented, open databases of instruction material may help teaching and learning by providing content for teaching activities, scaffolding, and self-assessment. The paper presents the current results of the development and implementation of a database that is e…

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