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LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR THE DETERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT UNDER THE NIGERIAN LABOUR LAW
Get PDFThe employment contract between employers and employees must adhere to due process at all stages, starting with its creation, continuing through job performance, and concluding with termination or retirement. This paper provides an overview of the determination of statutory employment contracts under Nigerian law. It examines the processes and procedures involved in dismissing an employee, identifies, and appraises issues related to employee determinations. A qualitative research method, relying on both primary and secondary sources, was employed. The primary sources consulted include statutes (the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Labour Act of 2004, the Industrial Disputes Act of 2004, and international treaties and declarations from the International Labour Organisation, among others), while secondary sources encompass textbooks, journal articles, conference proceedings, newspapers, and the internet. The findings of this paper reveal that the termination of employment may be lawful or unlawful. It also determined that while employers have the right to terminate an employee’s appointment, they also have a duty not to infringe upon employees\u27 rights. It is recommended that in an employment contract, both parties must be aware of their rights, duties, and obligations
AN EVALUATION OF SELECTED AFRICAN CULTURAL VALUES IN EFO KↃDJO MAWUGBE’S IN THE CHEST OF A WOMAN AND MARIAMA BÂ’S SO LONG A LETTER
Get PDFLiterature serves as a vital platform for expressing the concerns and values of society. As such, culture plays a central role in literary works, since authors are often influenced, both directly and indirectly, by the societal contexts in which they are nurtured. At the same time, literature can shape culture by critiquing social practices or suggesting new directions for societal development. This paper examines selected cultural issues presented in Efo Kɔdjo Mawugbe’s In the Chest of a Woman (2008) and Mariama Bâ’s So Long a Letter (2004), using frame analysis as a theoretical lens. The central argument is that, because culture is inherently dynamic, outdated or harmful cultural norms must be critically reassessed to promote a more equitable and functional society. The study concludes that literature should not be viewed merely as entertainment or academic material, but as a powerful tool for social transformation
Assessing the asymmetric and nonlinear effects of economic policy uncertainty on financial soundness in Ghana
Get PDFThe study seeks to investigate the impact of economic policy uncertainty (EPU) on the financial soundness of the banking industry of Ghana. The study used time series data for economic policy uncertainty and financial soundness for a period covering from January 2006 to April 2023 with 208 observations for its analyses. The study employed the quantile regression method for the regression. The results of the study indicated that economic policy uncertainty has a negative effect on the financial soundness of the Ghanaian banking industry and is statistically significant at the 1% level across all quantiles. Moreover, the results revealed a positive effect of the interaction term between EPU and non-performing loans which is also statistically significant at the 1% level. The study recommends that policymakers should prioritize the cultivation of clear communication and policy formulation consistency to establish a more foreseeable economic milieu. It is also recommended that financial institutions operating in Ghana enhance their risk management practices and carefully evaluate the potential benefits of diversifying their portfolios and business models
Regulatory standards for the decommissioning of oil and gas installations in Nigeria: A cross-national case study : Regulatory standards for the decommissioning of oil and gas installations in Nigeria: A cross-national case study
No full textPetroleum assets decommissioning is ineluctable once the oilfield reaches the end of its operational lifespan, as extending or replacing the infrastructure may no longer be technically or commercially sustainable. In Nigeria, most studies on decommissioning focus mainly on comparing Nigeria’s frameworks with those of developed petroleum-producing countries, overlooking lessons from developing oil-rich nations. To address the gap, the paper examines Nigeria’s decommissioning regulatory framework and implementation challenges via a comparative analysis with the United Kingdom (UK) and Ghana to identify lessons that Nigeria can draw from the comparator countries. The UK was selected for its widespread decommissioning experience and robust regulatory regime, while Ghana, a developing hydrocarbon-producing country, currently executing decommissioning operations of its Saltpond oilfield, provides practical insights for Nigeria, which has yet to start any decommissioning activities. Utilising a doctrinal legal research method, the article examines conventions, statutes, case laws, and relevant literature. Findings disclosed that though the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021 and its regulations align with international standards, considerable regulatory and institutional gaps impede effective implementation. Challenges include undue ministerial discretion, weak enforcement, limited technical capability, and possible fiscal risk linked to unstable financial institutions managing decommissioning funds. Comparatively, the UK exemplifies a strong regulatory and practical model, while Ghana accentuates the importance of early and proactive decommissioning planning. The article concludes that Nigeria can reinforce its decommissioning governance, mitigate environmental concerns, and improve socio-economic gains through effective implementation of extant laws, embracing global excellent practices, and drawing lessons from both the UK and Ghana
Enhancing Higher Education Students\u27 Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies: An Actionable Process
No full textIn principle, emerging countries such as many in Africa offer great opportunities for innovation, growth, and entrepreneurship to serve the growing middle class both locally and in neighbouring countries. Unfortunately, few young graduates from Higher Education Institutions (HEI) engage in entrepreneurship, even many may remain unemployed at the start of their careers or take jobs for which they are overqualified. Preparing the young generation of HEI graduates and encouraging them to choose entrepreneurship as a career option is key to sustaining economic growth and raising qualified job opportunities. This may require a paradigm shift in higher education to go beyond the development of technical and managerial competencies of students, train them in entrepreneurship, and connect them to entrepreneurs, resources, and business ecosystems. This paper aims to contribute to answering the question: What should HEIs\u27 educational and support conditions be to enhance students\u27 engagement in entrepreneurship and have entrepreneurship as an institutionalized career path? This paper provides a conceptual design of a three-stage entrepreneurship development process, namely intention development, opportunity recognition, and opportunity transformation and and related 5S activities, namely, Starting the process, Sensing, Selecting, Shaping, and Seizing entrepreneurial opportunities, to help students progress successfully through the process. The Design Science Research (DSR) paradigm, based on the concept of ‘knowing through making’, is used for the development of the process and the related 5S activities, and for the pragmatic validity of the process. The paper illustrates the relevance of the proposed process by using the Academy of Traditional Arts (ATA) in Casablanca as a case study and draws first conclusions on the process and its practice. For the rigor phase of the DSR paradigm and to further validate the findings, more applied research is needed, both for the review of the proposed design and the evaluation of the impact of the process and the related 5S activities on the rate of generation of graduate entrepreneurs. This will also be done to ensure the adoption and replicability of the process in different contexts
Global risk aversion and returns from faith-based assets across market conditions
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This study renders an empirical documentation of the resilience of Islamic stocks, from various sectors of economic activity, as a safe-haven and hedge against global risk aversion (GRA) during bullish, normal, and bearish market conditions. Using the causality-in-quantiles and quantile regression techniques, the analysis reveals that (i) GRA significantly predicts the returns from Islamic stocks across quantiles, (ii) faith-based stocks belonging to both the “real” and “services-driven” sectors retain their safe-haven and hedge attributes against GRA across various economic conditions, and (iii) assets from the real sector are more attractive than those from the services-driven sector. These findings underscore the importance of sectoral composition in determining the effectiveness of faith-based assets as risk mitigation tools. Moreover, the asymmetric and nonlinear dependence structures observed across quantiles suggest that investors\u27 preferences for Islamic equities are heightened during periods of elevated global uncertainty. The study contributes to the growing body of literature on ethical investing by offering fresh insights into the dynamic relationship between global risk aversion and the performance of Islamic financial instruments. Policy implications are discussed for portfolio managers, institutional investors, and regulators aiming to enhance market stability through diversification into resilient, faith-based asset classes.
 
Examining the post-COVID-19 tourism recovery and resilience in the context of the African Tourism Industry
Get PDFThe COVID-19 pandemic has deeply disrupted the global tourism and hospitality sectors, with African nations particularly affected due to their dependency on tourism as a critical economic driver. Despite the sector\u27s importance, limited research exists on the recovery and resilience of African tourism during the pandemic. Understanding these dynamics is vital to addressing the challenges and capitalising on opportunities this crisis presents. This study critically examines the recovery and resilience strategies in the post-pandemic context of the African tourism industry. By integrating insights from literature and case studies, it identifies sectoral challenges, including economic vulnerabilities, policy gaps, and structural inefficiencies. It also explores adaptive, innovative, and sustainable approaches to recovery, underscoring the need for inclusive growth and resilience-focused planning. The findings offer actionable recommendations for policymakers and stakeholders, advocating multi-level strategies that prioritise sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation to guide Africa\u27s tourism sector toward a robust recovery
Revisiting and Harnessing the Transformative Power of Social Entrepreneurship in University Education for Sustainable Green and Blue Economy
Get PDFThis study explores the integration of Social Entrepreneurship Education (SEE) within African university curricula, with reference to Nigeria, as a means of preparing socially responsible change agents for sustainable development in the green and blue economy. It aims to: identify the policies (macro) that support SEE; examine the programmes (meso) implemented within selected degree curricula; and evaluate the suitability of tools and methods (micro) adopted by universities to deliver SEE. A qualitative content analysis of policy and institutional documents (including the National Policy on Education, National Development Plan 2021–2025 and the Study Handbook for the bachelor’s degree in Entrepreneurship of a federal university) was conducted using a set of six descriptors developed through an international iterative collaborative framework. Findings indicate critical gaps in existing SEE structures, particularly weak policy alignment, limited contextualization to local green and blue economy opportunities, and inadequate interdisciplinary integration as a key requirement for effective implementation. The study recommends the need for mission-driven SEE policies, territorial learning ecosystems, and the adoption of culturally grounded as well as context-responsive teaching strategies. Embedding SEE more deliberately into higher education in Nigeria could strengthen their contribution to sustainable economic and social transformation
REDEFINING WORKPLACE SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN GHANA
Get PDFSexual harassment became topical in Ghana and Nigeria when BBC Africa Eye released the Sex for Grades documentary in the last quarter of 2019. The documentary implicated some lecturers in public universities. Nigeria’s Parliament promptly passed an anti-sexual harassment law. However, Ghana’s Parliament deliberated on the subject and has yet to pass an anti-sexual harassment law. The current legal regime on sexual harassment in the workplace in Ghana is limited. Accordingly, I advocate for a comprehensive law prohibiting all forms of sexual harassment in the workplace. I use doctrinal analysis to examine the existing laws on sexual harassment in Ghana and recommend redefining them expansively drawing comparative insights from Nigeria and South Africa
The Marketing Strategies of International Restaurant Chains (IRCs) in Tanzania: : Exploring the Dynamics of 7Ps
Get PDFThis paper explores the customisation dynamics of 7Ps in marketing of IRCs in Tanzania for strategic marketing adjustments to perpetually satisfy consumers and reinforce dedication to their vision and mission. Without orthodoxy marketing strategies, companies may crumble due to internal and external organizational pressures. In today’s competitive restaurant business, where customers have more dining choices than before, as a result, customer expectations are ever increasing and demanding. In view of the growing phenomenon toward eating-out, knowledge of the criteria used by customers in the selection of a restaurant is strategic in understanding food consumption trends. Qualitatively determining factors influencing the selection of restaurants were tracked, utilizing cross-sectional descriptive and exploratory surveys for discovery of study related ideas and insights through content analysis. The population of all 12 IRCs was used. Primary data was collected using interview method. The results show that all the IRCs have customized their 7Ps invariably depending on their target market. The reluctance to customise has led some of them to exit the market. It is recommended that (i) IRCs should collect and mine data for deeper customized strategies to improve customer loyalty and retention; (ii) appropriate classification of restaurants based on acceptable parameters; and (iii) inclusion of local products, tribal-cooking techniques and display in menu and franchising proposition. The implications are grounded to the fact that with customized 7Ps, IRCs can introduce limited time offerings to attract repeat customers and use pure bundling to increase average order value. The rise in vegetarianism and veganism due to health or ethical reasons would be beneficial for restaurants to communicate with their customers. Through deeper customization of 7Ps, restaurants can introduce value meals to enhance affordability, reach a wider target audience and enable sustainable performance