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THE INFLUENCE OF PERCEIVED INJUSTICE, REMUNERATION, AND STUDENTS’ AGGRESSION AGAINST TEACHERS AS PREDICTORS OF SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS’ WITHDRAWAL INTENTIONS
No full textTeachers hold a pivotal role in societal development, acting as architects of knowledge and shaping the future through the education they provide. This study explored how perceived injustice, poor remuneration, and student’s aggression towards teachers could predict teacher’s intentions to withdraw from the profession. Three hundred science and technology teachers in Lagos State were used as a sample and were selected through multistage sampling technique. Structured questionnaire was used to collect data from the sample. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were done to ascertain the quality of the data collected and compared with the proposed withdrawal intention model. The result of the study revealed that perceived injustice, remuneration, and student’s aggression toward teachers are some of the major causes of secondary school’s teacher’s withdrawal intentions. The result adds to the robustness of the Job-Demand Resource theory and further implications for policymakers, schools, and education institutions
ACQUISITION OF AGRICULTURAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE AS A MOTIVATOR OF AGRI-PRENEURIAL INTENTIONS OF GRADUATES OF AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
No full textAgricultural education plays a crucial role in equipping graduates with the skills and knowledge needed to engage in entrepreneurial activities within the agricultural sector. However, the direct influence of agricultural education on agri-preneurial intentions may be mediated by the acquisition of specific agricultural skills and knowledge. Hence, this study investigated the role of Acquisition of Agricultural Skills and Knowledge (ASSK) as a mediator between Agricultural Education (AED) and Agri-preneurial Intentions of Graduates (APIG). A correlation research design was adopted by this study. Two hundred and sixteen (216) graduates of Agriculture and related courses were conveniently sampled for the study. Data was collected via a structured, validated, and field-tested questionnaire. The reliability of the instruments were determined using Cronbach’s alpha coefficients [AED = 0.85 α; ASSK = 0.89 α and APIG = 0.86 α]. Data collated were anonymously analyzed using frequencies, percentages, Pearson\u27s correlation, and linear regression. The mediation analysis indicated that AED significantly influences APIG through ASSK (β = .995, SE = .097; p < 0.05, F = 3655.043; 95% CI = [0.8049-1.1851]). More so, high positive significant associations were found between AED and APIG (r = .986; p < 0.05), AED and ASSK (r = .993; p < 0.05), and ASSK and APIG (r = .978; p < 0.05). ASSK serves as a significant mediator in the relationship between AED and APIG. This study suggests that entrepreneurial elements and experiential learning in Agricultural Education programmes in Nigeria should be enhanced by government and programme administrators to foster agri-preneurial intentions. Educational institutions and lecturers should incorporate more entrepreneurial and experiential learning elements into Agricultural Education programs
INFLUENCE OF COORDINATING TECHNIQUES USED BY HEADS OF DEPARTMENT FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE OF BUSINESS EDUCATION PROGRAMME IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION
No full textCoordination is the process of integrating the various units and sub-units in a unified operation towards achieving a common purpose in an organization. The main purpose of the study is to examine the influence of coordinating techniques used by head of departments for quality assurance of business education programme in colleges of education in Kwara State. To facilitate the conduct of the study, two specific purposes, two research questions were raised and answered while one research hypotheses were formulated and tested. The study adopted correlation research design. The population of the study comprised 1,068 made up of 52 lecturers and 1, 016 NCE Business Education students. A random sampling technique was used, and 322 respondents were sampled, made up of 52 lecturers and 270 students, with the use of a research advisor. The instruments used were adapted closed-ended questionnaires. The first questionnaire was tagged Coordinating Techniques Questionnaire (CTQ), and the second one was tagged Quality Assurance of Business Education Programme Questionnaire (QABEPQ). The reliability of the instruments was 0.78 and 0.81, respectively. The collected data were analyzed using mean and standard deviation for research question while Pearson Product Moment Coefficient were used to test the hypothesis at 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed that there is collaboration among stakeholders as well as conflict resolution among students. The study concluded that stakeholders’ collaboration determines quality of business education programme, and it was recommended among others that stakeholders’ collaboration should be maintained
Evaluating the Economic Implications of Local Content in Nigeria’s Sustainable Housing Development Mantra: A Cost-Benefit Approach
No full textThis paper sets out to evaluate the economic implications of local contents in Nigeria’s sustainable housing development mantra using a cost-benefit approach. It notes that there is a big issue of housing affordability in Nigeria due largely to the rising cost of housing construction and the cost of building materials that have remained on the rise. The issue of housing accessibility is also of great concern in Nigeria. It is suggested that over reliance on foreign building materials, manpower, methods and equipment contribute to the high cost of construction in the country. The paper considered the cost effectiveness of incorporating local content in sustainable housing development in Nigeria. It adopts deskwork research approach; relying on secondary data to reach its conclusion. It also explores the cost-benefit approach for adopting local content policies in sustainable housing development, and concludes that the benefits for adopting local content policies in sustainable housing development in Nigeria are many. The costs involved in implementing local content policies are surmountable thereby encouraging the implementation of such a policy in the country. The economic implications for adopting this policy are found to be job creation opportunities, economic diversification, cost saving, increased local investment, reduction in poverty among others. The study recommends a people-minded political leadership for the country; leadership that could be innovative enough to consider the people’s welfare as prime. Such leadership will consider various ways of making life easier and cheaper for the citizenry. 
Impact of Neighbourhood Safety on Residential Rental Property Vacancy in Bida
No full textSafety of residence in an environment is a major priority and consideration by potential occupants of residential properties before making the decision to reside in a building or an environment. This study examined the impact of neighbourhoods’ safety on vacancy of residential rental properties in Bida, Nigeria. A quantitative approach was adopted with administration of questionnaire on residents of rental properties from three neighbourhood densities (high, medium and low) across the study area. The collected data were analysed descriptively and presented in frequency tables while relative importance index (RII) was used to rank the determinants of residential rental vacancy. Results revealed that high level of gang activities, burglary of homes alongside unsecured vacant properties are the most disturbing security concerns across the study area. Further analysis indicated that area 8 had the highest vacancy rate of 8.7% followed by Dokodza with 4.89% while FMC has the lowest vacancy rate of residential rental properties in the study area with 4.78%. Poor location, property condition and age alongside accessibility were the highest ranked determinants of vacancy rate of rental properties with RII values above 0.72. The regression analysis indicated that vacancy of rental property in Dokodza and Area 8 is significantly impacted by neighbourhood safety with p-value below 0.005 (.043 and .041 respectively) while neighbourhood security is not significant as a determinant of vacancy rate in FMC quarters (p-value = 0667). The study therefore concluded that, neighbourhood security has a significant impact on vacancy of residential rental property with other underlying factors peculiar to low density neighbourhoods. It was recommended that property owners and policy makers should prioritise routine surveillance and patrols alongside investment in advance security infrastructures to enhance safety and reduce vacancies
Property Valuation Practices among Estate Surveying and Valuation Firms in Enugu Metropolis
No full textThis study examines property valuation practices among Estate Surveying and Valuation firms in Enugu Metropolis, Nigeria. Data were obtained through structured questionnaires administered to forty registered firms, all of which were retrieved and analysed using descriptive statistics. The results show that valuation practice in Enugu is dominated by traditional methods such as the Depreciated Replacement Cost, Investment/Income Capitalisation, and Direct Market Comparison methods, while the use of modern approaches like the Discounted Cash Flow analysis is minimal. Most firms rely on intuition rather than empirical data in determining yields and outgoings, with percentage deductions from gross rent commonly applied. Although all firms comply with the standard deduction of outgoings from gross rent, inconsistencies remain in the components included. The study concludes that valuation practice in Enugu is largely experience-driven and lacks analytical depth. It recommends enhanced access to market data, continuous professional training, and adoption of modern valuation techniques to improve accuracy and consistency
INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT AND MARKET VALUE OF LISTED CONGLOMERATES IN NIGERIA
No full text The study examined the effect of intellectual capital on market value of listed conglomerates in Nigeria. The study specifically examined how the effect of human capital management, structural capital management and capital employed management on market value of shares. The study adopted the ex-post facto research design; as the goal was not to manipulate any variable but rather to establish effect and mediation. The population comprised listed conglomerates and the sample restricted to a purposive sample of five (5) firms whose annual reports were accessible and contained the needed data for the period of 11 years from 2013-2023 which was the time scope of this study. The data were analysed using the Ordinary Least Square (OLS) regression. The results showed human capital management has a significant positive effect on market value of listed conglomerates while structural capital management and capital employed management have a significant negative effect
GEARING RATIO AND PROFITABILITY OF LISTED CONSTRUCTION FIRMS IN NIGERIA
No full textThe study examined the effect of gearing ratio on the profitability of listed construction firms in Nigeria. Specifically, the study determine the extent to which debt to equity ratio, debt to asset ratio, interest coverage ratio and debt to market capitalization ratio affect the return on assets of listed construction firms in Nigeria. The study is anchored on Pecking Order theory Ex-post facto research design was adopted in the study. The population of the study included all the eight construction companies that are listed on the floor of the Nigerian Exchange Group, from which a sample size of six was purposively selected. Secondary data were sourced from the annual reports of the firms over a span of ten years which covered 2014 to 2023 accounting periods. Descriptive analysis, Pearson correlation and multicollinearity diagnostics were conducted prior to hypotheses testing. The result of the Panel Estimated Generalised Least Square used in testing the hypotheses revealed that: debt to equity ratio has a positive but non-significant effect on the return on assets of listed construction firms in Nigeria (β = 0.000316; p-value = 0.2297); debt to asset ratio has a negative and significant effect on the return on assets of listed construction firms in Nigeria (β = -0.178356; p-value = 0.0000); interest coverage ratio has a positive and significant effect on the return on assets of listed construction firms in Nigeria (β = 0.049435; p-value = 0.0000); debt to market capitalization ratio has a positive and significant effect on the return on assets of listed construction firms in Nigeria (β = 0.000431; p-value = 0.0023). In conclusion, while high levels of debt relative to assets can be detrimental to profitability, other measures, such as interest coverage and the debt to market capitalization ratio, can have positive effects on firm profitability. The study recommends that finance directors and strategic planners of listed construction firms should reduce the level of debt relative to total assets by paying down high-interest debt or seeking alternative financing options in order to mitigate the negative effects of excessive debt while potentially improving the firms\u27 ability to generate returns from their assets.
 
ATTAINING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA: THE TAXATION EFFECTS
No full textThe aim of every government is to provide basic social amenities to its citizens and improve the standard of living of these citizens thereby leading to sustainable development. However, these cannot be achieved without adequate funding. In this regard coupled with declining oil price globally, attention of the government has been drawn to internally generated revenue. This study examined the effect of taxation on sustainable development in Nigeria. Specifically, the study ascertained how Petroleum Profit Tax, Company Income Tax, Value Added Tax, and Customs and excise duty as proxies for taxation affects Nigeria Human Development Index as proxy for Sustainable Development in Nigeria. Time series data for 24 years spanning from 2000 to 2023 were sourced from secondary sources including FIRS annual reports, CBN bulletin Word Bank Reports, and National bureau of statistics (NBS) reports. The study adopted ex-post facto research design, and the formulated hypotheses were tested using ordinary least square regression (OLS) at 5%. The results of the analysis revealed that all the variables have a joint significant influence on the Nigeria Human Development Index at 5% significant level. While specifically, Petroleum Profit Tax has a negative but non-significant effect on human development index of Nigeria with a p-value of 0.1191, Company Income Tax has a positive and significant effect on human development index of Nigeria with a p-value of 0.0041, Value Added Tax has a positive and significant effect on human development index of Nigeria with a p-value of 0.0000 while Customs and Excise Duties showed both a negative and non-significant effect on human development index of Nigeria with a p-value of 0.0711. The study therefore recommends amongst others that government through The Ministry of Finance and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) should prioritize the transparent and efficient allocation of petroleum revenues to critical sectors such as healthcare, education, and infrastructure, ensuring that oil revenues translate into tangible human development benefits. Also the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) should continue to strengthen corporate tax collection mechanisms while ensuring that revenues are directed towards development projects that enhance public services and infrastructure, further improving human development outcomes
DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGIES ON CORPORATE PROFITABILITY OF SELECTED LISTED DEPOSIT MONEY BANK ON NIGERIA EXCHANGE GROUP
No full textThis study investigated the effect of disruptive technologies on the corporate profitability of five major listed financial institutions on the Nigeria Exchange Group. Disruptive technologies such as electronic transfer, digital lending platforms, and blockchain-based payments have rapidly transformed the financial services landscape in recent years. The study provides analysis of how these technologies are altering traditional banking models, enhancing operational efficiencies, and driving profitability. The research analyzes financial data from 2018-2022 for five top Nigerian banks listed on the Nigerian Exchange Group to assess how these technological disruptions have affected key profitability metrics like return on assets, net interest margins, and non-interest income. The five financial institutions selected for this study include Zenith Bank, Guaranty Trust Bank, First Bank of Nigeria, Access Bank, and United Bank for Africa. The findings indicate that the electronic transfer has a significant positive impact on the return on assets ratio in listed financial institution on Nigeria Exchange Group and digital lending platforms has a significant negative impact on the return on assets ratio in listed financial institution on the Nigeria Exchange Group. The study concluded that traditional banks need to strategically adapt to challenges from new digital channels by leveraging profitable technologies like electronic transfer while mitigating risks to income from threats to existing business lines. The study recommended that developing integrated digital ecosystems and partnerships can help strengthen this revenue channel and collaborating with fintech startups can help identify viable use cases and integration approaches to position themselves for this evolving area.