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Author(s):
Abdullahi Dauda, Yakubu Musa.
Page No : 1-15
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Combating Insecurity, the Mediating Role of Entrepreneurial Orientation in the North-Eastern Nigeria.
Abstract
Insecurity is characterized by a lack of direction, uncertainty, and a reluctance to take preventative measures against threats that could put a person in danger. Thus, the entrepreneurial drive is to minimize the threat of insecurity by instilling in people a love for taking calculated risks. Consequently, the study included a survey and secondary research designs. Relevant academic articles were collected from trustworthy indexed journals sources such as Google scholar, Research gate, Scopus, etc. An analysis of PLS-SEM model was used for the analysis of data. To aid in decision-making, the significance threshold of 0.05 was applied. The study's findings demonstrate that an entrepreneurial orientation greatly enhanced reduction in insecurity. Since entrepreneurship promotes productivity and discourages idleness, it is crucial for reducing security risks as it lowers the crime rate. Second, result further suggests that poverty reduction has a direct influence on insecurity reduction. Entrepreneurship orientation might help address poverty by transferring suitable skill sets, attitudes, and capacities, thereby fostering individual growth to promote successful entrepreneurship. Also, finding suggests that, opportunity recognition has direct significant influence on insecurity. Recognizing opportunities and taking risks have a major impact on insecurity reduction. Entrepreneurship-related endeavors improve living standards and add jobs for people. The government needs to put more effort into passing laws and initiatives supporting entrepreneurship while fighting corruption.
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Author(s):
Mahmood Fakeerah, Naeem Albihany.
Page No : 16-30
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Entrepreneurial Leadership Characteristics During Times of Crisis in Developing Economics: A Study in Saudi Arabia
Abstract
Crisis management is a critical challenge that entrepreneurs face. The research aims to understand the various characteristics of entrepreneurs during a crisis. The study used a qualitative approach by in-depth interviews conducted with three participants, and literature review on the key entrepreneurial characteristics necessary for crisis management. The study revealed several key characteristics that enable entrepreneurs to become better crisis managers, including risk-taking, innovativeness, proactiveness, competitive aggressiveness, and Autonomy. Participants stated the importance of utilizing technology, setting up risk management strategies. This study provides specific insight into how these aspects fit into crisis management. Crises within the business are everyday occurrences that each entrepreneur must manage effectively to ensure the success of their ventures. Limitations include lack of literature regarding this specific topic in Saudi Arabia and the small sample size of three entrepreneurs used for the in-depth interviews. This research can provide insight into how the specific incentives and policies generated to empower entrepreneurs can be targeted and specific to entrepreneurs in Saudi Arabia. This study can also guide educational institutions on how they could better equip the entrepreneurs of tomorrow. One of the leading social implications could be improving the economic performance of SMEs within the KSA through entrepreneurs being better equipped for crisis management. Proper crisis management could enable more enterprises to become more efficient in the long term, ensuring their success.
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Author(s):
Mohammed Abdullahi Umar, Abdullahi Mohammed.
Page No : 31-46
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Exploring the Factors Influencing Employees’ Intrapreneurial Behavior of Public Universities in Northeast, Nigeria.
Abstract
This study examines the key factors influencing employees’ intrapreneurial behavior in public universities across Northeast Nigeria. Guided by the positivist paradigm, it employs a quantitative, cross-sectional research design using primary data collected through a structured online questionnaire. Four federal universities from the region were selected, with a sample of 396 academic and non-academic staff; 220 valid responses were analyzed using PLS-SEM and SPSS. Findings reveal that organizational, individual, and external environmental factors significantly and positively influence employees’ intrapreneurial behavior, while institutional barriers exert a positive but insignificant effect. The results suggest that strengthening organizational support, individual competencies, and external opportunities can enhance intrapreneurship, fostering innovation and institutional performance. Although common barriers show limited impact, prioritizing key drivers of intrapreneurial behavior can promote innovation and socio-economic development within Nigeria’s public university sector and beyond.
KEYWORDS: Employees’ Intrapreneurial behavior, Intrapreneurship, Organisational factors, Individual factors and Environmental factors.
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Author(s):
Ama Foriwaa Karikari, Evans O. N. D. Ocansey (Ph.D.).
Page No : 47-66
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Influence of Entrepreneurial Education on the Development of Entrepreneurial Mindset and Intention.
Abstract
The growing emphasis on entrepreneurial education within higher education institutions reflects a recognition of its potential to shape the entrepreneurial landscape. This study reviewed relevant literature and synthesized them to bring out the current state of research and identify gaps that need to be addressed. The study used a systematic review that followed a structured approach to identify, evaluate, and synthesize relevant literature on entrepreneurial education, mindset development, and entrepreneurial intentions. The Hazen’s Publish or Perish software to maximize comprehensive retrieval across multiple academic databases. Searches were restricted to English-language publications from 2014 to 2024 to focus on recent developments, and prioritized publications from high-ranking (Q1-Q3) indexed journals, books, and theses. The findings revealed that surveys are the most common approach, used in 50% of studies to capture data on attitudes, intentions, and self-efficacy. Approximately 20% of studies use experimental designs to test specific educational interventions, while longitudinal studies (about 15%) track mindset and intention development over time. Mixed-methods approaches account for the remaining 15%, indicating a balanced interest in both qualitative and quantitative insights. Also, it was found that programs that incorporate hands-on, real-world experiences significantly enhance both entrepreneurial mindset and intention. Further, mentorship not only enhances students' confidence and self-efficacy but also bridges the gap between classroom learning and practical entrepreneurial activity. The study concludes that entrepreneurial education has a significant influence on entrepreneurial mindset and intention to engage in entrepreneurial activity. The effectiveness of entrepreneurial education is maximized when programs are grounded in experiential learning, supported by institutional infrastructure.
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Author(s):
Umar Hannatu, Ogbu James Ogbu (Ph.D.), Iorpuu Timothy (Ph.D.).
Page No : 67-82
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Effects of Entrepreneurial Process on Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Nasarawa State, Nigeria.
Abstract
This study examined the effect of entrepreneurial processes proxied by opportunity recognition and resource mobilization on SME performance in Nasarawa State. A survey research design was adopted, and data were collected through a structured questionnaire designed on a five-point Likert scale. The collected data was analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM. The study findings revealed that both opportunity recognition (Beta = 0.224, p < 0.05) and resource mobilization (Beta = 0.598, p < 0.001) significantly influence SME performance, with resource mobilization exerting a stronger effect. The results suggest that SMEs that effectively identify market opportunities and mobilize resources are more likely to improve their growth and sustainability in a volatile environment. Based on these findings, the study recommends that SMEs invest in capacity-building to enhance their opportunity sensing and resource management capabilities and that policymakers provide support through training programs, access to finance, and networking platforms, to foster innovation and resource efficiency among SMEs for sustainable development.
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Author(s):
Fredrick Githui, Fanice Waswa.
Page No : 83-100
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Toxic Workplace Dynamics and Executive Turnover: Examining the Impact of Negative Organizational Climate on Senior Leadership Attrition.
Abstract
Executive turnover, conversely, creates strategic and operational challenges for unfurling organizations, often interrupting leadership continuity, morale, and long-term performance. This study attempts to investigate how senior staff attrition creeps in due to negative energy-labeled behaviors that include toxic behavior, bad leadership, bad recognition, and interpersonal conflict. The analysis involved a sequential mixed methods approach-analyzing survey response from 150 high-level professionals, along with conducting in-depth interviews from a purposively selected sample of 20 respondents. Quantitative findings affirm that there is a significant positive correlation between perceived negative energy and turnover intentions (β = 0.61, p < 0.01), with a great 72% of respondents indicating a considerable intention to leave due to exposure to toxic workplace conditions. Thematic analysis from qualitative data supported these findings, establishing that executive disengagement was significantly driven by leadership failure, unresolved conflicts, and emotional exhaustion. Based on the JD-R model and Social Exchange Theory, the study propounds that negative workplace dynamics deplete essential psychological and organizational resources.
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Author(s):
Michael Adeolu Akano, Paul Ayobami Akanbi.
Page No : 101-109
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Financial Implications of Insecurity on SMEs and Consequences for Entrepreneurial Growth among Farmers in Oyo Town.
Abstract
This study investigates the financial implications of insecurity on small and medium enterprise (SME) development among farmers in Oyo Town, Nigeria. Persistent insecurity – manifested through theft, banditry, and herder–farmer conflicts – has imposed severe financial and operational constraints on agricultural entrepreneurs. Using a survey research design, data were collected from 240 small-scale farmers across various subsectors, including poultry, livestock, crop farming, fishery, and piggery. A structured questionnaire with a Cronbach’s Alpha above 0.70 ensured instrument reliability. Descriptive and inferential statistics, including regression and ANOVA analyses, were employed to test research hypothesis. Findings revealed that insecurity-related financial pressures significantly influence entrepreneurial development (R = 0.505, R² = 0.365, F (1,240) = 19.94, p < 0.001). Rising insecurity costs were found to limit farmers’ investment, innovation, and business sustainability, affirming that insecurity acts as a financial determinant of entrepreneurial performance in Oyo Town. It was concluded that insecurity imposes measurable economic burdens while shaping adaptive responses among rural entrepreneurs. The study recommends collective insurance schemes, subsidized security interventions, and insecurity-sensitive credit programs to mitigate these negative effects. Local governments and development agencies should collaborate to strengthen community security systems and provide tailored financial support.
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Author(s):
Ugonna Augustina Kalu-Okoro, Udoka Stephen Otika, Chuks Evans Odunna, Uchechukwu Christogonus Egwenike.
Page No : 110-125
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Impact of AI-Driven Micro-Entrepreneurship: Opportunities, Risks, and Ethical Implications in Emerging Economies.
Abstract
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force in the micro-enterprise sector, particularly within emerging economies where resource constraints and infrastructural limitations have traditionally hindered scalability. This study empirically examines the opportunities, risks, and ethical implications of AI-driven micro-entrepreneurship in Nigeria, Kenya, and Bangladesh. Using a mixed-methods approach, data were collected from 367 micro-entrepreneurs through structured surveys and 30 in-depth interviews. Quantitative analysis reveals that AI adoption significantly enhances operational efficiency, customer engagement, and market expansion, with customer engagement emerging as the most impactful driver of performance. However, barriers such as digital skills gaps, high implementation costs, infrastructure limitations, and algorithmic bias hinder equitable adoption. Ethical concerns—particularly data privacy, transparency, and cultural sensitivity—were prominent across all contexts. Regression analysis confirmed a strong positive relationship between AI adoption and business performance, moderated by digital literacy. The study concludes that while AI offers substantial benefits for micro-entrepreneurs, sustainable integration requires targeted policy interventions, capacity building, and culturally adapted AI solutions. Recommendations are proposed for entrepreneurs, policymakers, NGOs, and AI developers to maximize benefits while safeguarding ethical standards.
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Author(s):
Adesina Elizabeth Mojisola, Adenekan Tolulope Elizabeth.
Page No : 126-138
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Influence of Digital Literacy Skill on Job Creation Aspiration among Office Technology and Management (OTM) Students in Public Polytechnics, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Abstract
Job creation aspiration is essential for driving entrepreneurship, reducing unemployment and promoting sustainable economic growth and development. This study examined the influence of digital literacy skills on job creation aspiration among Office Technology and Management (OTM) students in public polytechnics in Ogun State, Nigeria. The study was guided by Expectancy Value Theory and Digital Literacy Framework. Survey research design was employed and the population comprised 468 HND I & II OTM students across three public polytechnics offering OTM program at HND level in Ogun State, Nigeria. A sample size of 216 respondents was selected from the population using Taro Yamane formula and stratified sampling technique to ensure representation. The study has three objectives from which two research questions and an hypothesis were formulated. Structured questionnaire was adapted for data collection and data analysis was conducted using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The results revealed that digital literacy skills exert a weak yet significant and positive influence on job creation aspiration (Adjusted R2 = 0.201, F(1,210) = 54.107, p < 0.05). It was concluded that digital literacy skills are instrumental in shaping the job creation aspirations of OTM students. The study recommended among others that the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) should revise the national OTM curriculum to make advanced digital literacy mandatory components, ensuring nationwide consistency.
