Status of the Voluntary Agency Post-Primary Institutions in Kaduna State After the Government Take-Over Statement of the Problem: The study sought to ascertain the status of the present post-primary schools (formerly owned by Voluntary Agencies) in Kaduna State. with special reference to the implementation of the recommendations made by the governm... Continue Reading
This study is on the impact of firm attributes on audit delay of quoted manufacturing firms in Nigeria. As an important information mechanism, audit report remains the primary focus of audit firms, companies, regulators and investors. Undue audit delay reduces the quality of financial reporting by not providing timely information to investors and p... Continue Reading
There has been divergent comments on advertising practices in Nigeria, such comments cover every aspects of advertising including advertising economic effects, social impacts, its truthfulness and deception among others. This research tested whether the opinion expressed by these commentators is a reflection of public opinion on advertising. It was... Continue Reading
Despite various training courses attended by staff of Kogi State Judiciary, there has been low morale and no job satisfaction. The major objective of this research was to determine the effect of training on job satisfaction in Kogi State Judicial Service for the period of 2003 to 2012. Specifically, the study sought to find out the extent to which ... Continue Reading
The study entitled â€�“Influenced of Millennium Development Goal‟s interventions and the Attainment of Universals Basic Education in Kaduna Stateâ€Â� was informed by the concerned on education that necessitated about one hundred and eighty-nine (189) head of states and Governments from various Nations to consider â€�“Basic Education�... Continue Reading
Banking activities provides an essential lubricant for the 'wheel' of economic activity and, the faster rate of growth envisaged in the economy the more the facilities required from the banking industry. Through the mobilisation of funds from surplus sector and dispensation of credit to the deficit sector, the banks transfer resources from cu... Continue Reading
Despite strict rules and regulations governing firms in the financial system, it is not clear whether managers use opportunistic behaviour to report earnings. This study investigates the relationship between managerial characteristics and earnings quality of listed banks in Nigeria. The managerial characteristics variables used are: performance, ma... Continue Reading
This study was conducted to identify the sources of capital and the cost of packaging those funds in the Nigerian Capital Market. It examined the institutional framework for packaging capital and debt issues, highlighted the role of financial intermediaries and some recent development in the Nigerian Capital Market. To determine the cost of raising... Continue Reading
This study attempted to examine the management of internal revenue generation and performance of Zaria and Sabon Gari Local Government Areas, Kaduna State. Data for the study were collected from both primary and secondary sources. For the purpose of data analysis, data were analysed quantitatively and qualitatively by use of descriptive statistic t... Continue Reading
This study assesses the Effect of Millennium Development Goals (MDG I) on poverty reduction in Wukari and Ibi LGAs of Taraba State (2007-2013). The major objective of the study is to assess the contribution of Millennium Development Goal I on poverty reduction, to identify and discuss the implementation strategies of MDG I on poverty reduction in W... Continue Reading
Financial decision of a firm has continued to constitute concern amongst managers, analysis, researchers, scholars as well as policymakers. This study investigates the Effect of Firm Specific Characteristics on Financial Leverage of Quoted Diversified Companies in Nigeria. The population of the study is the six (6) Diversified Firms listed on the N... Continue Reading
Several reasons have been adduced for the abysmal performance of some of these companies. Prominent among these had been the inability by those at the helm of affairs i.e. management to recognize the impact/role of strategic management and apply same to the operations of their companies. To carry out this research, both primary and secondary data w... Continue Reading
This research work attempts mainly to asses the marketing strategies adoted and operated by multinational companies in the Nigerian oil industry. It Is the aim also of the work to test the relationship of these marketing strategies between the growth of the Nigerian economy and these international companies whether positive or negative . In so do... Continue Reading
This study is an empirical analysis of the determinants of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) of listed Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) in Nigeria for period of 2005-2013. The listed DMBs are seven-teen (17) as at 31st December, 2013, out of which a sample of twelve (12) banks was selected with the aid of filters. Specifically, the study seeks to ide... Continue Reading
This investigation is an attempt to evaluate the performance of a viable Nigerian Bank with a particular reference to Afribank Nig Plc. The study revealed that this bank is liquid and healthy financially. This implies that the operators of the banking industry did what was expected of them in terms of strategy formulation and implementation and a... Continue Reading