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Economic Analysis of Mobile Food Vendors in Nnewi Metropolitan City, Anambra State, Nigeria
No full textThe study examined the economic analysis of mobile food vendor marketing in Nnewi metropolis, Anambra State, Nigeria. The study specifically, described the socioeconomic characteristics of mobile food vendors, various mobile food vendors prevalence in the area, profitability of mobile food vending, influence of socioeconomic characteristics on net income of mobile food vending and constraints associated with mobile food vending in the study area. Multistage sampling procedures involving purposive and random sampling methods was used to select respondents (marketers) for the study. Findings from socioeconomic characteristics shows that most of these mobile food uses wheelbarrow, bike, truck and or head to carry their product to sell to their customers. Findings on various mobile food vendors prevalence in the area showed that Abacha vendors had 25.83% which stands to be the highest mobile vending in the study area. Finding on profitability shows that marketers return 76 kobo for every 1 Naira invested in the business, a profitable enterprise. Stakeholders should work together to reduce the hike in transportation to enable these small businesses to thrive and government should formulate a programs to train these vendors to attain to world class vending business in food marketing were recommended
Calcium and Phosphorus Contents of Non-Bioprocessed and Bio-Processed Mucuna pruriens (Egbara) Seed Flour
No full textThis study evaluated the effect of non-bioprocessing and bioprocessing on the calcium and phosphorus content of Mucuna pruriens seed flour. The seeds were cleaned, washed, soaked in distilled water (24 h, 48 h and 72 h), cooked (20 min, 40 min, 60 min and 80 min), roasted (10 min, 15 min and 20 min), germinated (24 h, 48 h and 72 h) and fermented with Rhizopus oligosporus (24 h, 48 h and 72 h). Calcium and phosphorus contents of the samples were determined. Calcium ranged from 187.10 – 425.68 mg/100 g while phosphorus ranged from 778.00 – 1790 mg/100 g. Germination (24 h) and fermentation (24, 48 and 72 h) significantly (p < 0.05) increased calcium while other treatments decreased it. Roasting for 10 min significantly increased phosphorus content while others decreased it. Fermentation with Rhizopus oligosporus and roasting for 10 min are therefore recommended for the improvement in the calcium and phosphorus contents of Mucuna pruriens seed flour respectively
QUALITATIVE TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY ENTREPRENEURSHIP SKILLS: A NECESSITY FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
No full textAn entrepreneur is someone who has an idea and who works to create a product or services that people buy, as well as an organization to support those efforts. Entrepreneurship is the science and process of creating, establishing, organizing and managing ventures with a view to satisfying human needs and desires, assuming the accompanying financial, psychological and social risks and receiving the resulting rewards of monetary and personal satisfaction and independence. Technology entrepreneurship is a style of business leadership based on the proofs of identifying high potential technology – intensive businesses opportunities, gathering resources such as talents and cash and managing rapid growth using principled, real time decision making skills. Technology entrepreneurship has inclination to technology education skills initiatives in Nigeria, as encapsulated in the National Policy on Education which outlined the goals and objectives of the Nigerian education generally and technology education in particular for sustainable national development. Technology education was introduced as part of the 6-3-3-4 system of education to address or response to outcry among beneficiaries of Nigeria education pertaining to the non-functionality of such educational system. However, owing to poor approach or poor implementation of technology education in terms of absence of standards, quality and performances holistically and simultaneously embraced in the course of implementation, technology education, appears to not have met the required expectation. This paper examines and suggests some instruments of qualitative technology education for national development as well as introduces technology entrepreneurship skills education as part of further innovations in Nigerian educational processes for sustainable national development
EFFECTS OF TAX EVASION ON REVENUE GENERATION
No full textThe main objective of this study is to identify the effects tax evasion on revenue generation in Jigawa state. A case study of Jigawa state Board of Internal Revenue Service. The study employed survey design. The population of the study comprised of twenty five (25) staffs in Jigawa state Board of internal revenue service, Dutse head office. The study sample size comprises of fourteen (14) staff out of the total population under the study. Questionnaire method was used in collecting data from the respondents and the data was presented and analyzed using five point linker scales. The result of the findings reveals that tax evasion has significance effect on government revenue generation in Jigawa state. The study also reveals that inequitable distribution of amenities among citizens, high tax rate, lack of strict penalty on tax evaders, low transparency and accountability of public funds are the main causes of tax evasion in Jigawa state. Finally, the study recommended that Jigawa state government should block all loopholes which lead to tax evasion so as to promote increase in revenue generation that will boost the economic growth in the long run
ROLE OF INNOVATION PRACTICES ON SUSTAINABILITY OF MANUFACTURING SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN NIGERIA
No full textAs the global business climate becomes more competitive, manufacturing SMEs faces an increasing challenge, necessitating a critical appraisal of conventional models and the development of innovative practices and strategies to respond to the dynamic and demanding market conditions. The goal of this study is to look into the impact of innovation practices on the sustainability of manufacturing Small and Medium scale Enterprises (SMEs) in Lagos State, Nigeria. The sample size is 114 manufacturing SMEs, drawn from a total of 57 registered manufacturing SMEs located in Isolo and Amuwo Odofin Industrial estates in Lagos State. The Statistical package for social science (SPSS) version 23 was used to test three hypothesis employing correlation and regression analysis. This study discovered that innovation strategy have a significant positive effect on sustainability (r=.627; p>0.01), and same significant positive influence on the effect of organizational culture on sustainability(r=.605; p>0.01). The regression analysis revealed that the model account for 45.2% of the variance in organizational Sustainability. The findings however, revealed the importance of Innovation Strategy and Organisational Culture in fostering sustainability among manufacturing SMEs in Lagos. Practical consequences include the proposal that firms strategically implement new methods and build a good corporate culture in order to improve sustainability. Policymakers may utilize these findings to develop measures that help SMEs encourage innovation and favorable cultural environments, therefore contributing to the region\u27s overall economic sustainability
INTERNAL MARKETING AND HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN ABIA STATE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE
No full textThe main objective of this study was to ascertain the effect of internal marketing approach on human resource management in Abia State Ministry of Agriculture. The study adopted a survey design method. The population of this study is made up of 248 management and staff of Abia State Ministry of Agriculture. Taro Yamane’s sample size determination formula was used to obtain a sample size of 153. Test of hypotheses in the study was done using simple regression model. All analyses were done through the use of the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20.0. Findings revealed that employee motivation exerts positive and significant effect on human resource management in Abia State Ministry of Agriculture. Simple regression analysis also revealed that employee training exerts statistically significant and positive effect on human resource management of Abia State Ministry of Agriculture. Lastly, on the effect of internal communication on human resource management of Abia State Ministry of Agriculture, it was found that internal communication equally exerts statistically significant and positive effect on human resource management. It was recommended amongst others that it is important for the directors in Abia State Ministry of Agriculture to establish effective plans for the development of internal marketing initiatives, particularly directed towards enhancing internal communications among their employees, motivating employees and promoting smooth communication between employees and managers. empowerment, and integrated internal communications
CLIENT CONFIDENTIALITY, DATA PRIVACY AND SUSPICIOUS TRANSACTIONS REPORTING: THE ACCOUNTANT’S ETHICAL DILEMMA IN THE NIGERIAN PROFESSIONAL SPACE
No full textThe need for foreclosing illicit funds flow has become a prime policy trust for nations and the global community. This has resulted in the enactment of legal measures and institutional frameworks for combating money laundering. In the twist of that, the accountant finds himself often caught between implementing anti-money laundering laws and client confidentiality as an ethical expectation. Hence, this study interrogated the issue of the ethical dilemma of the accountant, given the requirements of client confidentiality and data privacy, juxtaposed against the anti-money laundering requirement of suspicious transactions reporting (STR). From a theoretical literature prism, the study observed that the accountant faces a major ethical hurdle in complying with STR requirements, against the background of losing face before clients. This is because data privacy and client confidentiality are cardinal pillars of professional ethics. Following, the study concludes that both responsibilities can never be performed optimally because they are conflicting demands. The mutually exclusive nature of the accountabilities creates an ethical dilemma for the accountant. It is therefore imperative that both regulatory authorities and the accounting professional bodies synergize towards evolving alternative ways of delivering on both expectations, without destroying client trust and as well foreclosing financial crimes for overall societal wellbeing.
 
RELATIONSHIP MARKETING STRATEGIES AND PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES (SMEs) OUTLETS IN YENAGOA, BAYELSA STATE, NIGERIA
No full textSmall and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play a vital role in the global economy. This study investigates the relationship between relationship marketing strategies and the performance of SME outlets in Yenagoa, Bayelsa state, Nigeria. The research examines how SMEs that prioritize customer relationship building achieve positive outcomes. The study adopted cross-sectional and judgmental sampling techniques to survey three hundred and sixty-three (363) SMEs Operators. Data were collected using a self-administered four-point Likert scale questionnaire. The data generated were analyze using descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression analysis. The findings reveal a positive correlation between relationship marketing strategies and SME performance. By fostering customer loyalty and repeat business, SMEs can experience increased sales and market share. The study concludes with recommendations for SME owners, policymakers, and future research directions to further explore the potential of relationship marketing for SMEs success
VERTICAL DIVERSIFICATION AND ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETITIVENESS OF MANUFACTURING COMPANIES IN SOUTH EAST, NIGERIA
No full textThis study examined the nexusbetween vertical integration (backward and forward) and organizational competitiveness with reference to listed manufacturing firms in South-East, Nigeria. Descriptive survey research design wasadopted. The population of study comprised of 594 (managers, supervisors and administrative) staff of listed manufacturing firms in South-East, Nigeria. A sample size of two hundred and thirty-nine (239) was drawn from the population using Taro Yamene formula while stratified proportionate random sampling technique was used for the sample unit. Two hundred and fifteen (215) copies of questionnaire retrieved were completely filled and used for the study. The Spearman Rank Correlation (rho) was used to ascertain the relationship between vertical integration and organizational competitiveness. The result of the bivariate analysis reveals that backwardintegration and forward integration had a significant positive relationship with the organizational competitiveness. The findings led to the conclusion that verticalintegration is imperative in improving the competitiveness of manufacturing firms in Nigeria, South-East. The study recommends among other things, that manufacturing companies should integrate backwardly as to control the quality of their input and products, also forwardly as to get first-hand information from end users for taking informed decision that will enhance their competitiveness
ASSESSING THE NEXUS BETWEEN ELECTRONIC TAXATION AND REVENUE GENERATION EFFICIENCY IN NIGERIA
No full textThe study was conducted to determine if electronic taxation system adopted in Nigeria was able to eliminate tax evasion and related problems associated with the manual taxation system previously in use and subsequently improving revenue generation of the government particularly company income tax and personal income tax. Primary data was obtained by means of a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire deployed to assess respondents\u27 perceptions and opinions related to the study\u27s objectives. The study deployed Kolmogorov-Smirnov test for analysis of data so obtained for the study. Result showed that (1) electronic tax system has significantly reduced tax fraud in Anambra state, Nigeria (2) electronic tax system has significantly improved revenue generation with regards to personal income tax in Anambra state, Nigeria (3) electronic tax system has significantly improved revenue generation through company income tax in Anambra state, Nigeria. With regards to the findings stated above, the study recommended that tax authorities in every state in Nigeria and other developing countries should invest in the necessary infrastructure and provide training to their staff to ensure a successful implementation of electronic taxation system. Again, it was recommended that tax authorities should continue to promote the use of electronic taxation systems to encourage voluntary compliance. Finally, it was recommended that tax authorities should focus on improving their electronic tax systems to make them more efficient and effective in order to consolidate on the gains already made in adoption of electronic taxation system