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Author(s):
Adewale E. Adegoriola, Deborah Wueseter Shiishi.
Page No : 1-16
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Effects of Sustainable Development Goals Projects on Poverty Alleviation in The Selected Local Government Areas of Benue State.
Abstract
This study examined the effect of sustainable development goals projects on poverty alleviation in Benue State. The population of the study consists of 1,332,200 beneficiaries of sustainable development goals projects in selected local government areas of Benue state. The study made use of purposeful sampling to sample 400 beneficiaries drawn from six local governments areas from the three senatorial zones in the state comprising of zones A, B and C. The data was sourced with the use of structured questionnaire. The data was analysed using binary logistic regression. Findings from the study revealed that SDGs projects on water were significant as residents had access solar powered/hand pumped boreholes as their source of drinking, projects on health centres were found to be significant as residents had access to primary health centres, projects on educational facilities were found to be significant as there were improvement in the physical condition of the schools, projects on skills acquisition centres were insignificant as residents were not gainfully employed. The study recommends that the government should place priority on borehole maintenance, adequate building and advance sustainable water resource management. Also, local residents’ engagement in the formulation and implementation of SDGs based projects.
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Author(s):
Nicholas Bamegne Nambie, Evans O.N.D Ocansey, Opoku K. Ababio.
Page No : 17-34
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Economic Transformation and Financial Literacy: Impacts on Human Capital Development in Africa.
Abstract
This study examines the interrelationship between economic transformation and financial literacy, as well as their collective influence on the development of human capital in Africa. Utilizing a quantitative research methodology, the analysis incorporated data obtained from sources including the World Development Indicators (WDI) and the United Nations (UN), encompassing the timeframe from 2003 to 2024. The Generalized Method of Moments (GMM) was utilized as the estimation technique to mitigate potential endogeneity and to ensure the robustness of the findings. The findings underscore that although economic transformation plays a crucial role in the advancement of human capital, its complete potential is only actualized when it is accompanied by extensive financial literacy. Financial literacy enhances individuals' ability to make informed decisions, thereby magnifying the advantages of economic growth. The policy implications of the study underscore the necessity of incorporating financial literacy into educational curricula, advocating for the advancement of inclusive economic policies, and utilizing technology to enhance access to financial education. Future research endeavors should investigate the regional disparities in the effects of financial literacy, the significance of digital financial inclusion, and the interaction between governance and the development of human capital within the African context.
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Author(s):
Enenche Adoyi Wlliams, Agara A. Sarah, Paul Joseph.
Page No : 35-47
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The Role of Agricultural Credit Financing on Agricultural Output in Nigeria (1990–2022).
Abstract
Agricultural credit finance is seen as the pathway to persistence increase in agricultural output. This study empirically investigates the role of agricultural credit financing on agricultural output in Nigeria from 1990 to 2022 using annual time series data. The study employed econometrics techniques such as Descriptive Statistics, Augmented Dickey - Fuller Unit Root Test, Granger Causality Test and Ordinary Least Squares Estimation Method of analysis. Results and findings shows that agricultural credit financing via commercial banks, government expenditures on agricultural sector, and agricultural credit guarantee scheme fund (ACGSF) has a positive significant effect on agricultural output and has contributed massively to the growth of agricultural output and productivity in Nigeria. it is therefore recommended that the government and monetary authority should formulate policies that will both increase and expand access to credits by farmers as it will further boast agricultural output thereby fostering sustainable economic growth and development in Nigeria
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Author(s):
Ifekanandu Chukwudi Christian (Ph.D.).
Page No : 48-62
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Green Supply Chain Management and Sustainability Performance of Quoted Consumer Goods Manufacturing Companies in South-South Nigeria.
Abstract
This study explored green supply chain management and sustainability performance of quoted consumer goods manufacturing companies in South-South Nigeria. The study applied the correlational research design and the positivist research philosophy. The population of the study comprised 21 quoted consumer goods manufacturing companies in South-South Nigeria. The census sampling technique was adopted. The sampling units consisted of managers of quoted consumer goods manufacturing companies in South-South Nigeria. A structured questionnaire was used as the instrument for data collection. The data collected were analyzed statistically while the hypotheses were tested using Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient (r) and the SPSS software application. The findings revealed that green manufacturing has a significant relationship with environmental performance of quoted consumer goods manufacturing companies in South-South Nigeria. This study also found a significant relationship between green manufacturing and economic performance of quoted consumer goods manufacturing companies in South-South Nigeria. The study equally discovered a significant relationship between green distribution and environmental performance of quoted consumer goods manufacturing companies in South-South Nigeria. The study also found a significant relationship between green distribution and economic performance of quoted consumer goods manufacturing companies in South-South Nigeria. Therefore, it was concluded that green supply chain management such as green manufacturing and green distribution significantly improve sustainability performance of quoted consumer goods manufacturing companies in South-South Nigeria. The study therefore recommended that consumer goods manufacturing companies in South-South Nigeria should adopt green supply chain management as it would enhance their sustainability performance.
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Author(s):
Udeze Chike Romanus (Ph.D.), Attamah Nicholas (Prof.), Onwuka Irene Nkechi (Ph.D.), Ugwunna Ogochukwu Theresa (Ph.D.), Okaforocha Chika Maureen (Ph.D.), Ezeife Agbachukwu Okeife.
Page No : 63-81
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Impact of Public-Private Investment Interaction on Economic Growth: Evidence from Nigeria.
Abstract
This study explored the interaction between private and public investments and its effect on economic growth in Nigeria over the period 1986 to 2021. The analysis utilized annual time series data, including real Gross Domestic Product (GDP), private investment (proxied by gross fixed capital formation), public investment (proxied by government capital expenditure), exchange rate, and interest rate spread. The Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) Bounds Testing approach was employed to examine the existence of both short-run and long-run relationships among the variables. The objective was to assess the effect of the interaction between private and public investment on economic growth. The empirical results revealed that the model variables were cointegrated, suggesting a stable long-term equilibrium relationship. Furthermore, the interaction between private and public investment were found to have a statistically significant impact on economic growth in both the short run and the long run, highlighting the complementary nature of these investment types. The study recommends that government policy should focus on enhancing the synergy between public and private investment through the provision of critical infrastructure at reduced economic costs. Also the creation of a business-friendly environment to fosters sustainable economic growth in Nigeria.
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Author(s):
Hasan Raza Jafri, Shaoyuan Wang, Zulfiqar Ali, Jun Zhang, Muhsin Ali, Syed Muhammad Ammar Shah Kakakhel, Abdorahman Abdillahi Waberi, Zeeshan Tariq, Ghulam Mustafa.
Page No : 82-105
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The Role of the Belt and Road Initiative in Advancing Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security in Pakistan.
Abstract
This study investigates the interplay between foreign investment, infrastructure development, and sustainable food security in Pakistan's agricultural sector, focusing on China's foreign direct investment (FDI). Employing annual data spanning 1985–2022, we utilize the Vector Autoregressive (VAR) and dynamic ARDL models to explore short- and long-term relationships among key variables, including foreign investment, infrastructure quality, governance, exchange rates, and trade dynamics. Unit root tests (ADF and Phillips–Perron) reveal that most variables become stationary after first differencing, confirming the suitability of our time-series approach. The ARDL Bounds Test indicates robust long-run relationships across models, with significant contributions from FDI and infrastructure development to food availability (FA). Long-run coefficients highlight that a 1% increase in China's FDI and infrastructure development improves food availability by 0.13%–0.21% and 0.16%–0.24%, respectively, underscoring their critical roles. Governance and exchange rate stability also demonstrate significant impacts, reinforcing their importance in shaping sustainable agricultural outcomes. Error correction terms (ECMt-1) across models confirm efficient adjustment mechanisms, with deviations from equilibrium correcting at 9%–27% annually. Parameter stability tests validate the robustness of the estimated models. Our findings provide evidence-based insights for policymakers, emphasizing the strategic significance of leveraging China's FDI and infrastructure projects to enhance food security in Pakistan's agricultural sector. This study highlights actionable pathways toward sustainable development goals through international cooperation and investment.
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Author(s):
Bilal Zaghmout (Ph.D.), Olanrewaju Balogun.
Page No : 106-121
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The Dark Echoes of Power: Examining the Long-Term Organizational Impact of Narcissistic and Unethical Leadership in Post-Crisis Recovery Phases.
Abstract
Purpose:
This study investigates the long-term organizational consequences of narcissistic and unethical leadership during post-crisis recovery phases. It seeks to understand how such leadership behaviours impact employee trust, ethical climate, whistleblowing, and cultural regeneration.
Design/methodology/approach:
The research employed a qualitative, multiple case study design informed by critical realism. Data were collected from 18 semi-structured interviews and document analysis across four organizations that had experienced leadership-related ethical crises. Thematic analysis was used to identify cross-case patterns and latent cultural mechanisms influencing ethical recovery.
Findings:
Five major themes emerged: (1) sustained loss of employee trust, (2) normalization of unethical behaviour, (3) delays in ethical rebuilding, (4) ongoing whistleblower suppression, and (5) uneven implementation of ethical climate renewal initiatives. The findings reveal that post-crisis ethical recovery is often hindered by residual cultural legacies and that symbolic leadership actions alone are insufficient for rebuilding trust and integrity.
Originality/value:
This study extends ethical leadership theory by highlighting the persistent cultural impacts of unethical leadership beyond individual tenure. It contributes a novel application of critical realism to uncover the deep structures inhibiting ethical renewal and offers practical recommendations for leadership transitions and ethical rehabilitation. The research provides valuable insights for scholars, practitioners, and governance bodies addressing the ethical aftermath of organizational crises.
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Author(s):
Okoye-Ogbalu Chidimma Amara, Ugonabo Celestine Udoka, Okafor Johnbosco Ikenna.
Page No : 122-132
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Determining the Service Providing Method Suitable for General Service Delivery in Shopping Mall Facilities in Anambra State, Nigeria.
Abstract
The vital function of facilities management is to support the organization’s core business or activities for improved economic outcomes. Facilities management department is responsible for managing the infrastructure/facilities and property in order to achieve optimum productivity, constant quality improvement, cost reduction and risk minimization and ultimately improved value for money. To achieve these main purposes of facility management, it is important to determine the most suitable service providing method for general service delivery in shopping malls facilities in Anambra State. The aim of the study is to determine the service providing method suitable for general service delivery in shopping mall facilities in Anambra State. The descriptive survey method was adopted for the study; The study examined the procurement method for effective service delivery in shopping malls of Anambra State. The target population includes professional facility and property managers which are registered members of the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV) in the major urban Areas of Anambra State, that is Awka and Onitsha and Procurement Managers of standard shopping malls in Anambra State that is Roban Store and Onitsha mall (Shoprite). Group one (1) is made up of ninety five (95) registered Estate Surveyors and Valuers. Group two is made up of five Procurement managers in retail outlets in Roban Store and fifteen (15) procurement managers in selected outlet in Onitsha mall, making a total of one hundred and fifteen (115) respondents. However, 105 questionnaires were successfully retrieved and analysed. The study revealed that in-house method of service is most suitable in carrying out general services of a shopping mall and related facilities. Test of hypothesis revealed that both Estate Surveyors and Managers of Malls hold the same view that in-house method of service is most suitable in carrying out general services of a shopping mall and related facilities. This study concludes that for general services in shopping malls in Anambra State the best approach to be adopted is in-house method.
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Author(s):
Freeman Aye-Agele, Patricia Abah, Abdul Adamu.
Page No : 133-144
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Environmental Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility in the Petroleum Industry in Niger Delta Region of Nigeria.
Abstract
This study investigated environmental sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the petroleum industry in Niger Delta Region of Nigeria. The petroleum industry is the mainstay of the Nigerian economy and as in other global countries where exploration of petroleum and other minerals take place, zero emission is impossible. Thus, there is no doubt that production of noneconomic materials such as emissions and waste will be an ongoing process from petroleum activities. However, the need for environmental sustainability for the existence of life in the study area cannot be compromised. Thus, this study used qualitative research approach by means of examining scholarly papers of the subject, content analysis and environmental reporting for discussion. The study found that corporate social responsibility of oil petroleum companies is preoccupied with demands made by local communities for relief materials and compensation on the occurrence of pollution while environmental remediation is politicized. This may be the result of lack of knowledge of the long run effect on the environment or possibly for selfish gains by the host communities or as a deliberate action by the oil companies or government to mislead the locals on the demand for remediation of the environment. Additionally, the study found low environmental reporting in recent years suggesting lack of interdependence and oversight, lack of technical competence on the part of regulatory bodies, lack of technical competence on the part of community representatives, lack of transparency one the part of oil companies, amongst others. This study recommended interdependence of environmental reporting and continuous orientation on the adverse effects of petroleum activities should be considered in CSR activities. Additionally, present, and future generations should demand for environment remediation in future legislations regarding oil spills and environmental degradation in the Niger Delta region.
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Author(s):
Okposin Felix Udia , Akpan Uko Robert (Ph.D.).
Page No : 145-168
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The Impacts of N-Power Programmes on Poverty Reduction and Youth Empowerments in Nigeria (A Study of Eket Senatorial District, Akwa Ibom State).
Abstract
This study employed survey design to investigate the impacts of N-power Programmes on Poverty Reduction and Youth Empowerments in Nigeria with special interest in Eket Senatorial District of Akwa Ibom State. Specifically, the trends and effects of N-teach and N-Agro on poverty reduction and youth empowerments were examined. The instruments for data collection were questionnaire and structured interview questions. A simple random sampling technique was adopted to select six hundred (600) N-Power beneficiaries from the three federal constituencies that made up Eket Senatorial District as sample size for the study. The method of data analysis was both qualitative and quantitative, where comparative and descriptive methods were adopted along with Students t-test. The stylized facts illustrated that although the N-power programme has offered the beneficiaries a token of income, the income was grossly inadequate. The low income and inability of the beneficiaries to acquire basic goods and services for survival with dignity signified that the youths were not financially empowered, hence, poverty persisted. Also, the empirical evidence revealed that the p-value of 1 was greater than the significance level of 0.05 with a degree of freedom of 10, as such; the null hypothesis was accepted that no significant difference exists in poverty and youth empowerments between the periods of N-power and the period before the N-power programme. The paper recommended that government should increase the Stipend to the new minimum wage, avoid delays in monthly Payments of Stipend and, ensure a transition plan for the beneficiaries after their training.
