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UTILIZATION OF SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION IN CURTAILING THE MENACE OF SEX WORKERS IN HIGHER INSTITUTIONS IN OGUN STATE
No full textThe study examined utilization of social work education in curtailing the menace of sex workers in higher institutions in Ogun State. This study employed descriptive survey research design where questionnaire was used to acquire necessary data for the research work. Population comprises of all higher institutions in Ogun State. Simple random sampling technique was used to select three higher institutions in which fifty (50) students were selected from the chosen higher institutions to make a total of one hundred and fifty (150) as sample for study. Three (3) research questions were raised and answered in this study. Reliability of the instrument was determined using Cronbach Alpha. The result obtained in the administration was correlated, the reliability co-efficient is 0.62 which is reliable enough for this study. Data collected were analyzed using simple percentage, mean and standard deviation statistical tools. Findings revealed that as institutions continue to strive for a safer and more supportive environment within higher institution settings, the utilization of social work education stands as a critical pathway towards addressing the menace of sex work. Integrating social work education into campus programming and curriculum is essential for raising awareness and promoting alternatives to sex work within higher education settings. It is therefore recommended that curriculum planners should design and implement a comprehensive curriculum that incorporates social work perspectives and addresses topics related to sex work, gender inequality, poverty, and social justice. They should ensure that courses and workshops provide students with a holistic understanding of the complexities surrounding sex work. 
Green AI in Education: Can Artificial Intelligence Promote Sustainable Learning?
No full textAs the global community grapples with escalating environmental challenges, the imperative to integrate sustainability into every facet of society has never been more urgent. Education is integral to this transformation, and recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) offer promising avenues for promoting sustainable learning. This review paper investigates the emerging field of “Green AI in Education,” focusing on how AI-driven technologies can foster climate literacy, support green behaviour modelling, and provide robust environmental decisionmaking tools. By synthesising interdisciplinary research across computer science, environmental studies, and pedagogy, this paper identifies the potential benefits and pitfalls of implementing AI solutions in education. Key discussions include the design of energy-efficient algorithms (Green AI), strategies for embedding sustainability within educational content, and the ethical and practical challenges associated with deploying AI in learning environments. The review concludes with recommendations for future research and policy initiatives aimed at harnessing AI’s power to promote sustainability while ensuring that technological innovation remains aligned with environmental goals. 
COLLABORATIVE AND INNOVATIVE ASSESSMENT PRACTICES IN TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMMES: USAGE AND CHALLENGES
No full textThis study is set to investigate the usage of collaborative and innovative practices in teacher education programmes, and the perceived challenges associated with the usage. Five research questions directed the study. The survey design used was descriptive. Three hundred (300) undergraduates and 60 Postgraduate students from public universities in Anambra state served as the study\u27s sample, made possible by the use of multi-stage sampling procedure. A self-administered, verified questionnaire titled “Collaborative and Innovative Assessment Practices in Teacher Education Programmes Questionnaire” (CIAPTEPQ) served as the data gathering tool. The questionnaire\u27s internal consistency was assessed using the Cronbach alpha method. This yielded a reliability coefficient of 0.81. Data was analysed using descriptive statistics. The research issue was addressed, and the homogeneity of the respondents was ascertained using the mean and standard deviation. The findings revealed that innovative techniques like Self-assessment and reflection, Gamification and Simulation are not used in Anambra state higher institutions, but Online quizzes, Collaborative problem-solving and e-Portfolio are used most often It was recommended that faculty members and students should have a positive attitude towards embracing innovative assessment strategies by engaging in personal development to update their knowledge of technology-enhanced assessment devices. Interesting findings were made and some suggestions for improvement were recommended. 
Evaluating the Dynamics of Contractors’ Tender for Construction Projects: Insights from PCA, Clustering, and Robust Regression
No full textThe tendering process is a critical determinant of project success in the construction industry, particularly in Nigeria, where indigenous contractors face numerous challenges in securing government and foreign contracts. This study examines the dynamics influencing contractors’ tender decisions by employing Principal Component Analysis (PCA), hierarchical clustering, and robust regression modeling. Data were obtained through structured interviews with experienced professionals, who rated 50 decision-making factors affecting tender submissions. PCA reduced data dimensionality, revealing that a few core components, such as organizational capacity, market conditions, and project risks explain the majority of variance in contractor decisions. Hierarchical clustering identified contractor segmentation based on tender priorities, while robust regression showed a statistically significant relationship between mid-tier factor scores (medium_scores) and overall tender viability. Although limited in scale, the findings offer preliminary insights into predictive, simplified metrics for tender evaluation. This research contributes theoretically by integrating advanced analytical methods into tendering studies and practically by offering actionable insights to contractors, policymakers, and stakeholders aiming to enhance the competitiveness and transparency of the procurement process in Nigeria’s construction sector. The study underscores the need for standardized evaluation criteria, capacity-building, and data-driven decision-support systems in tender management.
 
BEHAVIOURAL ANALYTICS IN CONSUMER CREDIT USAGE: A STUDY OF DEBT ACCUMULATION PATTERNS AMONG ACADEMIC STAFF IN SELECTED UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTH EAST NIGERIA
No full text This study explores the relationship between financial literacy, spending behavior, and consumer credit usage among academic staff at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Igbariam, Nigeria. Using a survey-based methodology, data was collected from 200 respondents, and the relationships among key variables were analyzed using regression models. The findings reveal that higher financial literacy is negatively associated with consumer credit usage, suggesting that individuals with better financial knowledge tend to use credit less frequently. Additionally, spending behavior was found to have a significant positive relationship with credit usage, indicating that individuals who engage in excessive or impulsive spending are more likely to rely on credit. Financial literacy also moderated the relationship between spending behavior and credit usage, suggesting that higher financial knowledge can reduce the negative impact of poor spending habits. Control variables, including income level and marital status, were found to influence credit usage, with higher income earners being more likely to use credit. The study highlights the need for financial literacy programs and spending behavior interventions to improve credit management among Nigerian university staff. The findings provide valuable insights for policymakers, financial institutions, and educators to promote responsible credit usage and financial well-bein
EFFECT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICES ON ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE OF MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN NIGERIA AND GHANA
No full textThis study assessed the effect of environmental practices on economic performance of manufacturing firms in Nigeria and Ghana. The study employed Ex-Post Facto research design. The population of the study comprised all manufacturing firms in both Nigeria and Ghana listed on the Exchange Group and Stock Exchange respectively, and a sample of eleven (11) manufacturing firms in both Nigeria and Ghana was taken. Data were sourced from the various annual reports of the sampled manufacturing firms deposited in the libraries and website of the NGX (www.ngxgroup.com) and GSE (www.gse.com) spanning from 2012-2023. Data were analyzed with descriptive statistics, and the hypothesis was tested with inferential statistics panel regression analysis. The evidence provided by the regression result showed that environmental disclosure had a negative coefficient of -571106.7 and a p-value of 0.000 which was significant at 5% level for Nigeria manufacturing firms; while a positive coefficient of 3586.402 (p-value 0.133) for Ghanaian manufacturing firms, but has no significant effect. Based on the outcome of the study, the study recommended that environmental disclosure shows negative significant for Nigerian firms and positive insignificant for Ghanaian firms. Nigerian government agencies should improve on the Environmental performance evaluation system. Compared with Western developed countries Ghanaian Environmental disclosure system is not yet comprehensive, and the quality of Environmental disclosure varies
EFFECT OF ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL, AND GOVERNANCE (ESG) DISCLOSURES ON MARKET VALUE OF LISTED CONSUMER GOODS COMPANIES IN NIGERIA
No full text The study investigated how environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosures affect the market value of consumer goods companies in Nigeria. The variables of ESG disclosures were regressed on the market value (tobins’q). Purposive sampling technique was used to select 13 consumer goods companies out of the study’s population of 21 companies. Secondary data was extracted from selected 13 annual reports of quoted consumer goods companies from 2013 to 2022. The study applied descriptive statistics and panel data estimation regression. The findings showed that governance disclosure had a favorable and substantial impact on the market value (Tobin\u27s Q) of listed consumer goods companies, while environmental and social disclosure had an inverse but substantial effect on market value. Hence, the study concluded that ESG substantially influences the market value of listed consumer products businesses in Nigeria. According to the study, companies should include ESG disclosure in their annual reports because it has a long-term impact on market value and should integrate it into their long-term strategic objectives for sustainable growth.
CASH MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF LISTED FIRMS IN NIGERIA
No full text The study examined the effect of cash management on financial performance of listed insurance firms in Nigeria. The management of insurance business in Nigeria is a serious challenge despite the relevance of this service in the country due to a lot of problems that are entailed in insurance business. The study specifically seeks to determine the effect of cash management on net assets per share and to ascertain the impact of cash management on market price per share of listed insurance firms in Nigeria. Cash management was represented by the ratio of cash and cash equivalent to total assets while financial performance on the other hand was proxy in the study with net assets per share and market price per share. Statistical test of parameter estimates was conducted using Panel least squares regression method. Ex Post Facto design was adopted and data for the study were obtained from the Nigerian Exchange Group Factbook and published annual financial reports of listed insurance firms in Nigeria from 2015-2023. The study revealed that cash management has positive and significant effect on firm performance. Furthermore, the study came to conclusion that cash management improves financial performance in listed insurance firms Nigeria. It is therefore recommended, among others that managers should consider the financial condition of a firm when determining the optimum cash liquidity due to its different effects since optimal cash management enhances firm net assets value and market share
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No full textJournal of Global Accounting (JOGA), Volume 11, Issue 6, December 2025 editio
EARNING MANAGEMENT AND PROFITABILITY OF LISTED INSURANCE COMPANIES IN NIGERIA: THE MODERATING EFFECT OF ACCOUNTING ETHICS
No full text This study examined the moderating effects of accounting ethics on the relationship between earning management and profitability of listed insurance firms in Nigeria. The study employed non-survey research design, using a sample size of eighteen (18) companies from a total population of twenty-eighty (28) listed insurance companies on the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) with data extracted from the annual reports and accounts of the sampled companies for a period of twelve years from 2012 to 2023. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics to provide a summary for the variables and correlation analysis carried out using the correlation matrix technique. The analyses were done using STATA software version 14.2. The study found out that Accrual Earnings Mechanism (AEM) does not influence profitability but Real Earnings Mechanism (AEM) does. More so, accounting ethics does not affect profitability of the sampled companies in Nigeria. On the moderating effect of accounting ethics on the relationship between earnings management and profitability, it was found out that accounting ethics moderate the relationship between earnings management (using AEM) and profitability but when the earnings management was proxy with Real Earnings Mechanism (AEM), accounting ethics does not moderate the relationship between Real Earnings Mechanism (AEM) and profitability of listed insurance companies in Nigeria. Thus, this study recommends that the managers of the sampled companies in Nigeria should management should strengthen ethical guidelines and practices related to the use of AEM. This includes ensuring that accrual accounting methods are applied transparently and responsibly, as ethical practices can enhance the trustworthiness of financial reports and positively influence profitability. Also, management should focus on optimizing operational efficiencies and cash flow generation through REM. Strategies could include improving production processes, enhancing service delivery, and managing costs effectivel