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ACCOUNTING SERVICES AND THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN CALABAR SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF CROSS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA
Get PDFThis study adopted descriptive survey design to established the relationship between accounting services and the financial performance of small and medium enterprises in Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. .It was guided by two research questions and two null hypotheses. A sample of 60 owners of small and medium enterprises in Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria were selected using the accidental sampling technique. .One instrument titled “Accounting Services and Financial performance Questionnaire (ASFPQ) was used for data collection. The reliability of the questionnaire, established using Cronbach Alpha which ranges from .85 to .90. The hypotheses were tested using Pearson Product Moment correlation Coefficient at .05 level of significance. The findings of the study revealed that book keeping, financial reporting individually significantly relate with the financial performance of small and medium enterprises in Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria it was concluded that effective financial performance of small and medium enterprises depend on proper bookkeeping and financial reporting. Based on the findings and conclusion of this study, it was recommended amongst others that SMEs should prioritize investing in professional accounting services to ensure accurate financial reporting, bookkeeping and compliance with regulations. This can lead to improved financial performance and strategic decision-making
CHIEF OBAFEMI AWOLOWO’S POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY AND WELFARIST APPROACH TO STATECRAFT IN NIGERIA’S FIRST AND SECOND REPUBLIC
Get PDFThis research paper discusses Chief Obafemi Awolowo's political philosophy and welfarist approach to statecraft in Nigeria first and second republics. Awolowo a patriot and African hero was known for his contributions to knowledge, constitution-making, and the development of democracy in Nigeria and Africa at large. Chief Obafemi Jeremiah Oyeniyi Awolowo, GCFR, was a nobleman, politician, Yoruba leader, and advocate for Nigerian and African independence. The study explores into his reasoning and methods for improving effective leadership and reinforcing good governance in Nigeria by promoting intellectual capacity among political leaders, leading to general growth and development. He made sure that effective governance includes the following: transparency, accountability, social justice, fairness, and equity, and selflessness, critical observation of the rule of law, purposeful leadership, effective institutions, and legitimacy of political economic and administrative authority, security and order. Awolowo believed the intellectual capacity of people is crucial. That education leads to the development and transformation of mind and body, enabling individuals to address issues accurately, appropriately, and promptly. The paper further assesses the efficacy of his governance strategies, and evaluates the current significance of his ideas in shaping Nigeria's governance structures and public policies. The purpose is to enhance scholarly debate by addressing these gaps and offering useful insights into Awolowo's legacy and its consequences for current Nigerian administration. In order to accomplish these goals, a combination of different research approaches was utilized, including the examination of historical documentation, conducting in-depth interviews with important individuals, and extant literature. The study seeks to conclude by bringing together discoveries from historical studies, interviews, and literature to offer an in-depth understanding of Awolowo's political philosophy, governing approaches, and legacy. The research provides significant insights for policymakers, scholars, and practitioners who are interested in addressing Nigeria's governance challenges by examining Awolowo's contributions to the country's political growth and his lasting influence on current governance
COLLOCATIONAL PATTERNS AND SENSE RELATIONS IN THE EXPLICATION OF MEANING IN ARMAH’S NOVELS
Get PDFWhen literary writers write, they do so with the aim of conveying meaning. And the tool which gives expression to their thought is language. At various time, literary writers including the 20th century writers like Ayi Kwei Armah has deployed and manipulated language to suit his thematic concerns. This paper therefore seeks to study one of such language manipulations – collocation. It established that collocation is a habitual juxtaposition of a particular word with another word or words with a frequency greater than chance. However, from the study it is revealed that more often than not, Armah, violated this prism by using lexical items which normally should not co-occur. But instead of seeing this as a language error, it should be seen as novel and which contribute to the understanding of meaning. It analysed three of Armah’s novels using the theories of reader-response and discourse analysis. The data analysed were randomly selected. It concludes that Armah relied on both habitual co-occurrence and abnormal co-occurrence of lexical items to convey his meanings. Armah has enjoyed a lot of literary analysis and criticisms, this present work seeks to study scientifically his word choice as a further contribution to the corpus literature (both literary and linguistic) on him. We opined that rather than see Armah’s choice of words as bothering on obscenities, his choices should appreciated given the burden of the themes he seeks to share with his readers
AN EXAMINATION OF FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH DELAYED MARRIAGE AMONG YOUTH IN TARAUNI L.G.A., KANO STATE
Get PDFIn the wake of globalization, technological advancements, and large-scale social change worldwide, youth attitudes and opinions on marriage have undergone transformations due to the multidimensional development of human society, including educational and economic changes. The phenomenon of delayed marriage has become increasingly prevalent among youth in contemporary Nigeria, posing substantial social, cultural, and economic implications. This pressing issue of social concern affects thousands, if not millions, of individuals. In Nigeria, individuals who experience delayed marriage often face ridicule, mockery and individual stigma from relatives and peers. This study investigated the factors contributing to delayed marriage among youth in Tarauni L.G.A., Kano, Nigeria. It explored socio-economic factors, consequences, perceptions surrounding delayed marriage, and potential strategies to reduce its occurrence in the area. The researcher adopted a qualitative research design and employed purposive sampling, selecting eight respondents for in-depth interviews. Thematic summary was used to analyze the data, describing, summarizing, and interpreting it based on the research objectives. The results revealed that various factors contribute to delayed marriage among youth in Tarauni L.G.A., including joblessness, educational pursuits, personal preference and choosiness, particularly among women. This research provides valuable insights into the phenomenon of delayed marriage among youth in Tarauni L.G.A., Kano State. The study confirms the prevalence of delayed marriage, high awareness among the population, and offers a comprehensive understanding of its contributing factors, effects, and potential mitigation strategies
THE POLITICS OF OIL EXPLORATION AND THE CHALLENGES OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA: THE ISSUE OF BAYELSA STATE
Get PDFThis paper focuses on politics of oil exploration with regards to the challenges of sustainable development in Nigeria, the Bayelsa State Experience. Oil exploration and production in Nigeria, Bayelsa State by the Petroleum sector has greatly improved the nation’s economy over the years. Nigeria joined oil producing nations on 3rd august 1956 when oil was first discovered in commercial quantities in the Oloibiri of Bayelsa State and today Nigeria ranked as the leading oil and gas producer in Africa and the 6th largest exporter in the world. The area is generally referred to one of the most important wetland and marine system in the world. But the activities of oil exploration and exploitation have affected the area and the people are facing poverty. The research employed qualitative approach and made use of secondary sources of data collection. The data collected was analysed descriptively. Major findings showed that oil exploration by the oil sectors have problems of implementing sustainable development policies, it is also revealed that the existing statutory laws and regulations for environmental protection appears to be grossly inadequate. The study recommended that sustainable development strategies should be revisited and implemented in the area, Nigeria local Content Development and Monitoring Act of 2010 should adhere to its rules
THE IMPACT OF INSECURITY ON THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY IN GUSAU METROPOLIS: A CASE STUDY OF HOTELS
Get PDFThe hospitality industry plays a vital role in the global economy, contributing significantly to GDP and employment, particularly in Nigeria. Despite its growth potential, insecurity in Zamfara State poses substantial threats to this sector. This study investigates the effects of insecurity on hotels in Gusau Metropolis, focusing on financial performance, customer preferences, and management strategies. Data collected through a questionnaire from hotel managers, staff, and guests were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistical tools. The findings indicate that insecurity has resulted in decreased occupancy rates and revenue for hotels, with 54.3% and 57.5% of respondents reporting adverse impacts, respectively. Additionally, safety concerns shape customer choices, as 70% indicated that insecurity influences their hotel selections, and 80% avoid high-crime areas. Hotel managers have implemented various strategies to mitigate these challenges, including enhanced security personnel, surveillance systems, and regular staff training. Findings suggest that transparent communication about safety measures is crucial for building guest confidence. Overall, the study highlights the need for hotel operators to prioritize safety through comprehensive strategies that address the challenges posed by insecurity, ensuring the sustainability and growth of the hospitality industry in Zamfara State. Recommendations include enhancing physical security measures, implementing ongoing staff training, and fostering collaboration with local authorities to create a safer environment for guests
GENDER INEQUALITY AND WOMEN’S INCLUSIVENESS IN POLITICS: AN ASSESSMENT OF THE 2024 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION IN ADAMAWA STATE
Get PDFThe study examines gender inequality and women’s inclusiveness in politics in 2024 local government election in Adamawa State. Despite global strides in promoting women’s political inclusiveness, research consistently demonstrates that women often remain on the periphery of politics, with low participation in government structures and the democratic process, particularly developing countries. The study adopts liberal feminist theory. The study employs descriptive research design to examine gender inequality and women's inclusiveness in politics during the 2024 local government elections in Adamawa State. Purposive sampling techniques was used. Data collected were analysed using chi-square facilitated by SPSS. The study discovered that there is high rate of women participation and inclusion in 2024 local government election in Adamawa State. The study recommends that state and local government should continue to expand and create awareness programmes that promote gender equality and women participation in politics
ASSESSMENT OF DIGITAL MIGRATION SWITCH-OVER PREPAREDNESS AMONG SELECT BROADCAST STATIONS IN BENIN CITY
Get PDFThe researchers assessed the digital migration switch-over preparedness among select broadcast stations in Benin City. The rationale of the study was to ascertain the state of digital switch-over programme among broadcast stations in Benin City and how prepared select broadcast stations are in the switch over policy. Anchored on the Technological Determinism Theory, the researcher employed the survey research method and questionnaire as data collection instrument. The population of the study covers broadcasters from select broadcast stations in Benin City and the purposive sampling technique was used in administering 186 copies of questionnaire on the sample size that was arrived at using Roger Wimmer sample size determiner. Findings of the study revealed, among others, were that the level of preparedness and extent of adoption of DMSO was low and there are factors militating the full migration to digital broadcasting. The researchers recommended, among others, that broadcasting stations, especially smaller ones, would benefit from financial support or incentives provided by regulatory authorities or industry associations to aid in the acquisition of digital broadcasting equipment and infrastructure upgrades
A STUDY OF ELECTORAL SYSTEM IN NIGERIA: A LESSON OF EUROPEAN UNION
Get PDFThe focus of this paper is to explore the contributions of European Union. EU on Electoral system in Nigeria with particular reference to 2015 general election, to identify the challenges faced by European Union EU during the monitoring of the conduct of Nigerian general election and to offer alternative recommendations on how European Union EU would strengthening election monitoring in the Republic of Nigeria, particularly during the 2015 general election. The paper adopted qualitative method of data collection and content analysis was used to analysed the data more so, the paper also relied mainly on the secondary source of data drawn from websites, international agencies, documents report, journals, article in newspapers, magazines and books. The paper also unveils that the European Union electoral support has contributed to the deployment in Nigeria of the fact-finding missions as election observers to enhance the integrity of election. The paper however, discovered that most of the electoral assistance that was given to Nigeria and Independent National Electoral Commission INEC as an institution that is in charge of electoral activities in order to have fair and credible electoral system were given with the aim for Independent National Electoral Commission INEC to increase its capacity to deliver more professional electoral activities, and despite this the European Union EU officials that are sent are not enough to cover the monitoring of elections in the entire nation. The paper therefore recommended that in order for electoral system to be free, fair, credible and internationally accepted, some things need to be done. Government must to place priority on voter education and Independent National Electoral Commission INEC should be more independent, its source of fund should not be from executive arm of government. Adequate funds should be provided at the appropriate time, these will lead to free, fair, credible and transparency in the electoral process
EFFECT OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN PROMOTING INSECURITY AND PROPAGANDA IN NIGERIA
Get PDFThe Social Media platform is one of the means of disseminating information which is seen as the fastest way of spreading information globally. It has reengineered social interaction among peers, businesses, governments and so on. However, the miss-use of social media among handlers to advance their motives has no doubt, increase the level of global insecurity. Thus, this study examines the effect of Social Media in Promoting Insecurity and Propaganda using Facebook, X and WhatsApp as a case study. The study specifically looks at the extent in which Facebook and X integrate Nigerian into global security awareness and otherwise. The study utilizes secondary data sourced through books, academic journals, online sources among other documents. The study is anchored on the theory of uses and gratifications theory which emphasized how people use media to fulfill their various needs. The findings of the study revealed among others that even though neither Facebook, X nor WhatsApp can be regarded as the root cause of national insecurity in Nigeria, but they contributed a lot to the national insecurity witnessing in some parts of Nigeria due to it misused by the handlers. It was also discovered that the regulation of social media in Nigeria for security purpose is very poor, which is a matter of concern to the citizens. The study recommends among others that individuals (citizens) should stop spreading, and promoting offensive, abusive, fake news (information), which advances social hatred, and terrorism attack rumors on social media platforms