In education system, the performance of teachers is one of the fundamental factors determining school effectiveness and learning outcomes. It is becoming worrisome to note that the performance of these teachers specifically in Bauchi state has taken a negative shape. Extant studies have linked performance with training and self efficacy, but their ... Continue Reading
This study examines the impact of working capital management on profitability of quoted industrial goods companies in Nigeria. The study covers the period of eight years (2009 -2016) with the population of twenty one listed industrial goods firms in the Nigeria stock exchange as at 31st December 2016. The study adopted Correlation Research Design. ... Continue Reading
The important roles that SMEs and insurance are playing towards achieving economic growth had been widely acknowledged. Between the duo, a symbiotic relationship exist. The entrance of so many players into the insurance industry should be a source of joy to SMEs in Nigeria as they are exposed to a myriad of risks. In order to achieve the mutual ben... Continue Reading
This research work examined three problems: applicability of the linear programming method of allocating scarce resources to the allocation problems printing firms in Nigeria and its challenges; the use of the method to appropriately allocate scarce resources in the printing industry; and the determination of any other method of allocation used in ... Continue Reading
This essay on research problems is presented in four chapters. Chapters I and II discuss research activities in general with emphasis on the Nigerian situation. It was observed that Nigeria lacks concrete policy on research activities. There is no one organization that co-ordinates all government-sponsored research activities in the country. Most o... Continue Reading
Human resources management practices are the cradle of achieving efficiency, productivity and improved employee performance in every organization. Organizations that have effective human resources management practice, hire the right people, train them well, create an internal organization that allow them to fully express their potential and reward ... Continue Reading
The study assessed communal conflict as bane to socio-economic development in Ihima community, Kogi State. Needless to say, the ugly hand of the conflict caused by competition for resources; ethnic loyalty; drive for authority etc. hashampered socio-economic activities in the community. The study therefore assessed communal conflict as bane to tour... Continue Reading
The proliferation of drugs as a global cancer, has eaten deep into the healthof the general public. It is the greatest evil of our time and the highest weapon of terrorism against public health, as well as an act of economic sabotagethat has led to organ dysfunction, disabilities, worsening of disease condition, loss of public confidence in public ... Continue Reading
Performance of microfinance banks (MFB) has become an important issue among the scholars, practising managers and policymakers due to the important role of the MFB inthe nation‘s economic growth and development.Since they can serve as an alternative source of funds for the active poor and unbanked people. In spite of all these, the MFB in Nig... Continue Reading
Service oriented organizations are increasingly becoming the order of the day globally, hence there is increasing demand for the services of Telecommunication companies as well as increasing concern for the quality of the services provided especially as they affect customer satisfaction. This study investigated the effect of service quality on cus... Continue Reading
In recent times, deregulation has been accepted to be a universal development that came as a product of economic globalization aimed at freeing of government control from the regulation of a system. Deregulation of down-stream oil sub-sector in Nigeria was meant to lessen public sector control and develop an open market while ensuring adequate sup... Continue Reading
The study assessed the effect of state government expenditure on agricultural growth in Kogi State (2000-2018). The increasing incidence of shortage of agricultural output which is evidenced in the high cost of food items and increase in food poverty has been an issue of concern to the governments at all levels. The Kogi State Agricultural Developm... Continue Reading
The need for academic infrastructure has been issues of public concern with the emergence of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). For more than thirty years in the history of Nigerian University system, ASUU have persistently drawn the attention of the Nigerian government to the challenge of academic infrastructures faced by the univers... Continue Reading
This study was undertaken toassess the Effect of Democratic Participation, and Funding on Service Delivery in Selected Local Government Areas of Katsina State, Nigeria. After a prolonged spell of military administration, Nigeria is at last back to a democracy. An ideal democracy is one that recognizes and encourages democratic participation and fun... Continue Reading
The functions of the University system in any society aside teaching is development of new knowledge, research and community services. These cannot be accomplished without proper human resource development. Building solid academic staff programmes influence the realization of the university mission statement. However, human resource development ref... Continue Reading