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INFLUENCE OF MODERN TECHNOLOGY ON JOB PERFORMANCE OF SECRETARIES IN THE PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES IN ENUGU STATE
No full textThe secretarial functions and its effectiveness depend much on the availability of office technology and
equipment, as well as the skills and competencies of the secretary. This study aimed at ascertaining the influence of modern
technology on job performance of office secretaries in private Universities in Enugu State. A structured questionnaire
containing 20 items was administered to 56 Secretaries in four private Universities in Enugu State. The research instrument
was subjected to face validation by three experts. The internal consistency of the questionnaire was determined using
Cronbach Alpha reliability test which yielded co-efficient of 0.87. A descriptive analysis was performed, where weighted
mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions. The findings from the study revealed that modern
technologies enhance the secretaries job performances and that secretaries are facing some problems using modern
technologies from enhancing their job performances. It was therefore concluded that Private universities should have
sufficient modern office equipment and technologies because modern office equipment increases productivity of secretaries
EFFECTIVENESS OF THE USE OF ICT BY MEDIA PRACTITIONERS IN MODERN DAY BROADCASTING
No full textGone are the days when analogue tools were the mainstay in broadcasting. The demand for
quality broadcasting is on the increase as a result of sophistication in technologies. In recent
times, audience clings to broadcast station(s) that appreciate technology and aesthetics in making
their work outstanding. In achieving this, broadcast media practitioners employ ICT in their
reportorial duties. Therefore, this study examined the effectiveness of the use of ICT by media
practitioners in modern day broadcasting. The study was anchored on Diffusion of innovation
theory. The survey research design was used with questionnaire as its instrument;. One hundred
and fifty-six (156) respondents were studied from Imo Broadcasting Corporation, NTA Owerri,
Heartland FM, Hot FM and One Radio. Analyses of data were presented in percentages and
numbers. Findings of the study revealed that 41% of broadcast media practitioners in Imo State
were moderately knowledgeable about ICT tool used in broadcasting. It was also revealed that
64% of the broadcast media practitioners moderately use ICT in their broadcast assignments.
Further findings revealed that 55% of the broadcast media practitioners opined that ICT has been
effective. Findings revealed that the challenges facing ICT in modern day broadcasting range
from poor funding, poor training of broadcast personnel, poor supply <i power, high cost of ICTs
tools, and internet aided plagiarism on the part of practitioners. The researchers recommended
that broadcast stations should effectively use ICT in their broadcast activities. It was also
recommended that broadcast management should make efforts in funding stations and
practitioners should use internet professionally
Non-Performing Loans and Key Macroeconomic Variables' Nexus in Nigeria
No full textFrom a practical standpoint, non-performing
loans are one of the big challenges for the
banking sector even in Nigeria. This paper
investigated this serious challenge by
developing the nexus between non-
performing loans and key macroeconomic
indicators. Upon this backdrop, the data of
Economic indicators (Interest Rates, Inflation
and Gross Domestic Product) and Non-
performing Loans are employed for the time
span of 2016-2020 on a quarterly basis. By
applying the Gaussian regression, the result
revealed that a positive relationship exists
between the interest rate, inflation rate and
non-performing loans. However, there is a
negative relationship between gross
domestic product and non-performing Loans
hence, non-performing loans negatively
affect economic growth
Hybrid Adaptive Neural-Fuzzy Algorithms Based on Adaptive Resonant Theory with Adaptive Clustering Algorithms for Classification, Prediction, Tracking and Adaptive Control Applications
No full textThe development of a single compact algorithm for clustering, classification, prediction, tracking and adaptive
control applications is currently of great challenge in the computational intelligence and adaptive control communities. This
paper presents a new hybrid adaptive neural-fuzzy algorithm based on adaptive resonant theory with adaptive clustering
algorithm (HANFA-ART with ACA) for clustering, classification, prediction, tracking and adaptive control applications. The
HANFA-ART with ACA consist of nine major components, namely: (i) Mamdani fuzzy-type model; (ii) Takagi-Sugeno
fuzzy-type model; (iii) ANN; (iv) FRBL; (v) adaptive resonant theory (ART); (vi) adaptive clustering algorithm (ACA)
which is made up of (a) K-means clustering as the initialization algorithm, (b) adaptive mountain climbing clustering
(AMCC) algorithm used in conjunction with Mamdani fuzzy-type model, and (c) adaptive Gustafson and Kessel clustering
(AG-KC) algorithm used in conjunction with Takagi-Sugeno fuzzy-type model; (vii) Modified Leveberg-Marquardt
algorithm (MLMA); (viii) adaptive recursive least squares (ARLS) algorithm; and (ix) several classes of membership
function. The integration of these nine components results in the HANFA-ART with ACA which have been applied for the (i)
classification of related diseases for the cause of meningitis using Mamdani fuzzy-type model and (ii) setpoint determination
for activated-sludge waste water treatment plant (AS-WWTP) influent pump output predictions, tracking and adaptive
control. Simulation results demonstrates the efficiency of the HANFA-ART with ACA when compared to standard
adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system trained with back-propagation with momentum (ANFIS with BPM) and
proportional-integral-derivative (PID) control algorithms based on some evaluation criteria. The HANFA-ART with ACA
can be adapted and deployed for extensive clustering, classification, prediction, tracking and adaptive control applications
without explicit process model as justified in this work
DETERMINANTS OF INCOME INEQUALITY IN NIGERIA 1985-2020
No full textThe wide gap of income inequality in Nigeria has to a reasonable extent affected the
living standard of the low income class in the country. This study was informed by the
inability of government’s policy analysts to critically ascertain different determinants
of income disparity to ensure stability in Nigeria. It is on this premise we explore the
determinants of income inequality in Nigeria from 1985 to 2020 with time series data.
The study engages Johansen multivariate integration approach and Vector Error Correction Model (VECM) after all the variables were confirmed stationary at first difference and integrated at similar order I(1) using ADF test. The Cointegration measure
established the existence of long-term relationship between the variables used to capture the determinants of income inequality. Also revealed was a high yearly speed of
adjustment of the variables towards their long-run equilibrium path to the tune of
80.95% approximately. The result of the study shows that in the long run variables
such as Unemployment Rate (UNM), Personal Income Tax (PIT) and Corruption
(COR) have statistically significant impact on income inequality. The implications of
the above result are that UNM, PIT and COR are determinants of income inequality in
Nigeria. Based on these outcomes, it was therefore recommended among others that
government should initiate employment subsidies to address high level of unemployment in the country as this would curb income gap
An Assessment of the Effect of Firm Profitability on the Financial Reporting Quality of Quoted Consumer Goods Manufacturing Companies in Sub-Sahara Africa
No full textProviding high quality financial reporting
information is important because it will
positively influence capital providers and
other stakeholders in making investment,
credit, and similar resource allocation
decisions enhancing. This study investigates
the effect of firm profitability on the financial
reporting quality of listed consumer goods
manufacturing firms in Sub-Sahara Africa. In
this study, profitability is the firm attribute
proxy adopted to evaluate the effect on
financial reporting quality in Sub-Sahara
Africa. Financial reporting quality is
measured in terms of Jones discretionary
accrual. The population of the study consists
of all the listed consumer goods
manufacturing firms with representation
from Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa. As of December 2020, we had 22 consumer goods
manufacturing firms in Nigeria, 16 consumer
goods manufacturing firms in Kenya and 35
consumer goods manufacturing firms in
South Africa. However, only consumer goods
manufacturing firms that had all relevant
data due to continuous existence were
included in the sample. The data for the
sampled companies were sourced from
related countries’ Exchange Group Fact
Books and related companies’ annual
financial reports and footnotes for the
periods covered in the study. The panel fixed
and random effects were employed and
estimated using the appropriate techniques.
The findings of the study reveal that firm
profitability has a significant influence on
financial reporting quality in quoted
consumer goods manufacturing firm in Sub-Sahara Africa. Based on the findings of the
study, we recommend that regulators such as
the FRCN can look into the trend of firm’s
financial performance to identify cases of
potential financial manipulation
Prevalence and Intensity of hookworm Infection in Relation to Anaemia Among Arimary School Pupils in Lafia Rural Areas
No full textThe study was carried out between March to September 2020 to determine the prevalence and intensity of
hookworm infection in relation to anaemia among primary school children in Lafia rural areas of Nasarawa State namely
Musha, Alawagana, Duglu and Azuba. Four primary schools were randomly selected from the locality and a total of 560
faecal and 69 blood samples were collected and analysed. Out of the 560 faecal samples analysed, 115(20.5%) were
infected with hookworm with a Geometric Mean Intensity (GMI) of 436.2 eggs per gram of faeces (epgf). Meanwhile, the
prevalence and GMI of hookworm infection were higher in females (21.5%, 76.3 epgf) than in males (19.6%, 71.1 epgf),
though no significant difference (p>0.05) in the prevalence between males and females. Age group 10-12 years old had
the highest prevalence rate of hookworm infection (26.3%), followed by 13-15 (22.9%), 7-9 (19.2%) and 4-6 (9.0%). There
was a strong inverse correlation (r = -0.99) between the intensity of hookworm infection and haemoglobin value.
Haemoglobin value decreased with an increase in the intensity of hookworm infection in terms of eggs per gram of faeces.
Hookworm infection is therefore associated with anaemia in the study are
An Assessment of the Effect of Firm Profitability on the Financial Reporting Quality of Quoted Consumer Goods Manufacturing Companies in Sub-Sahara Africa
No full textProviding high quality financial reporting
information is important because it will
positively influence capital providers and
other stakeholders in making investment,
credit, and similar resource allocation
decisions enhancing. This study investigates
the effect of firm profitability on the financial
reporting quality of listed consumer goods
manufacturing firms in Sub-Sahara Africa. In
this study, profitability is the firm attribute
proxy adopted to evaluate the effect on
financial reporting quality in Sub-Sahara
Africa. Financial reporting quality is
measured in terms of Jones discretionary
accrual. The population of the study consists
of all the listed consumer goods
manufacturing firms with representation
from Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa. As of December 2020, we had 22 consumer goods
manufacturing firms in Nigeria, 16 consumer
goods manufacturing firms in Kenya and 35
consumer goods manufacturing firms in
South Africa. However, only consumer goods
manufacturing firms that had all relevant
data due to continuous existence were
included in the sample. The data for the
sampled companies were sourced from
related countries’ Exchange Group Fact
Books and related companies’ annual
financial reports and footnotes for the
periods covered in the study. The panel fixed
and random effects were employed and
estimated using the appropriate techniques.
The findings of the study reveal that firm
profitability has a significant influence on
financial reporting quality in quoted
consumer goods manufacturing firm in Sub-Saharan Africa. Based on the findings of the
study, we recommend that regulators such as
the FRCN can look into the trend of firm’s
financial performance to identify cases of
potential financial manipulation
EFFECT OF PRE AND POST IFRS REPORTING SYSTEM IN MODERN BANKING SECTOR IN NIGERIA
No full textThe research is to examine the effects of adopting the international financial reporting system
(IFRS) on modern banking industries and monetary firms, particularly through a study of the
South Eastern region of the country. The literature shows that there is a need to understand the
effects of adopting the international financial reporting system (IFRS), in the study area. The
study applied percentage analysis, descriptive statistics, chi-square analysis, and correlation
analysis to study the data analysis in the system. The result shows that the response hypothesis
disagrees with the null hypothesis and rejects the null hypothesis. However, the alternate
hypothesis will be accepted, which states that there is a significant difference between the
introduction of IFRS, which has increased the reliability and transparency of the financial
statements of banks. The result concludes that there is a need to adopt IFRS in modern
banking industries and banking sectors in the south eastern region. The findings of this study
show that there is a need for the adoption of an international financial reporting system (IFRS)
in the modern banking system to enhance accountability in the banking sector. The study
recommends the adoption of IFRS for other accounting firms and organizations to improve
accountability and accuracy
PRIVATE SECTOR INVESTMENT AND UNEMPLOYMENT IN NIGERIA
No full textThis study examines Private sector
investment and unemployment in Nigeria.
The objective of the research is to ascertain
the impact of private sector investment on
unemployment in Nigeria. The study
utilized time series data obtained from the
Central Bank of Nigeria Statistical Bulletin,
National Bureau of Statistics, and ILO Data
Base with respect to Nigerian labour force.
All the variables are subjected to unit roots
and co integration tests. Following the
variables different orders of integration, the
Auto-Regressive Distributed Lag (ARDL)
Model was adopted in data analysis.
Findings from results showed that private
sector investment has negative and
significant impact on unemployment in
Nigeria both in the short run and in the long
run. That is, 1 percent increase in private
sector investment leads to 5.5 percent
decrease in unemployment in Nigeria in the
short run and 17.1 percent decrease in
unemployment in Nigeria in the long run.
The study recommends that the federal
government of Nigeria pursues policies
geared at providing enabling environment
for private sector investment to expand