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Digital Transformation Systems and Employee Performance in Selected Public Health Facilities in Lagos State, Nigeria
Get PDFIn the current global business world, digital transformation system are crucial for building relationships between organizations and their employees, incorporating knowledge, work techniques and high levels of achievement to provide prompt and adequate services. However, employees encountered several challenges in public health facilities on knowledge intensive and complicated work that affect their operations. This study examined the effects of digital transformation system on employee performance of selected public health facilities in Lagos State, Nigeria. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. Thus, the population of the study comprised of nine hundred and twenty-one (921) employees of the selected public health facilities in the three senatorial districts in Lagos State. The sample size was two hundred and seventy-nine (279) using Taro Yamane formula sample size determination. The study employed stratified random sampling technique. Content validity was adopted, and the instrument gave Cronbach’s alpha coefficient value of 0.7227 implying that it was above the recommended value and then appropriate for administration. The data were analyzed using regression analysis with the support of SPSS software. The results of hypotheses tested reveal that there are positive and significant effects of digital transformation system on employees’ performance. The study concluded that public health facilities can only realize their goals and objectives through enhancement state-of-the-art technologies in their operation. This study recommends, among others, that public health facilities should ensure that there are acceptable levels of infrastructure and training for the employees
Disruptive Technology and Tax Filing Process in Ondo State, Nigeria
Get PDFThe inability of taxpayers to file their taxes effectively and flaws in the tax system have been perceived as the main reason behind the failure of the taxpayers to submit correct and accurate tax returns the relevant tax authorities in a manner prescribed by law and in accordance with the laid down administrative procedure. Prior studies have attributed these anomalies to the inefficient use of information technology and incompetent tax officials. Therefore, this study investigated the effect of disruptive technology on tax filing process in Nigeria. The study adopted a quasi-experimental research by employing survey research design. Primary data were collected through an online survey questionnaire. The population comprised 789 management and administrative staff of both FIRS (302) and ODIRS (487) in Ondo State offices. The sample was determined through Taro Yamane sampling approach. The results showed that the model is significant at 0.05 level and the coefficients are different from zero having a Wald chi2 (4) of 13.75. AI, big data and cloud computing present positive effects while blockchain demonstratesnegative effect on tax filing process, but the results are only significant for AI, BCT and CCT. The study concluded that disruptive technology is capable of creating a new market for tax filing in Nigeria through tax automated. The study thereby recommended that for a proper tax filing process, the government should ensure that tax filing is handled by professionals and trained personnel to bring the best in them and also instill discipline in them. 
Digital Inclusion and Financial Sector Growth in Selected African Countries: lcu
Get PDFMany countries, including African nations, are now embracing to modern technology and digitalisation of their economies through internet resources. This study seeks to determine whether digital inclusion contributes to the growth of financial system in African countries by examining both money and capital market variables. The study obtains data from World Bank Development Indicators and the international Monetary Fund database for 8 African countries accross the four regional blocks from 2000 to 2022. The FMOLS technique is employed to perform multiple regressions of financial sector variables on digital inclusion variables. Findings indicate that the proportion of internet users has positive and significant effect on commercial bank branch expansion in the money market and market capitalisation in the capital market. Mobile cellular subscriptions are also found to have apositive and significant effect on commercial bank branch expansion and stock traded. Additionally, the deposit interest rate has positive and significant effect on credit to private sector in the money market and market capitalisation in the capital market, while it is insignificant effect on commercial bank branch expansion and stock traded in the stock exchange. The study recommends that digital infrastructure should be upgraded in African countries to meet global requirements in order to maximise financial sector’s potential benefits from worldwide digitalisation and technological transformation
Economic Environmental Factors and Productivity of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) in the Manufacturing Sector of Oyo State
Get PDFSmall and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) play a critical role in the economy, particularly in providing employment opportunities and promoting economic growth. However, a significant number of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) fail within the first few years of operation due to various factors. The study aims to investigate the influence of the economic environmental factors on the productivity of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the manufacturing sector in Oyo State. An ex-post facto research design was employed in this study. The CBN Statistical bulletin provided quarterly secondary data for the study, spanning from 2001 to 2023. The research hypotheses were tested in the study using econometric techniques. Specifically, SPSS version 27.0 was used to conduct a multiple regression analysis. The findings revealed that economic environment, measured by exchange rate, inflation rate, money supply growth rate interest rate have significant impact on SMEs productivity in Oyo State with R-Square (0.709) which indicates that 71% variations in SMEs productivity in Oyo State can be explained by the considered economic environmental factors. Also, the F-statistic (2.179) at P-value (0.02) indicates that the general model was statistically significant. This means the independent variables (exchange rate, inflation rate, money supply growth rate and interest rate) are the good predictors of level of SMEs’ productivity in Oyo State. This study concluded that SMEs productivity in Oyo State is significantly influenced by economic environmental factors. Based on these findings, it is recommended that the Central Bank of Nigeria should keep the currency rate at an investment-friendly level. Also, policies that would improve business conditions and the business climate, thus encouraging SMEs to obtain funding from the capital market should be developed by the federal government and its agencies
Human Rights Model Of Disability: Implications For States’ Obligations In Employment For Persons With Disabilities
Get PDFHuman rights model of disability provides a more recent approach to issues related to persons with disabilities. Unlike previous models that mainly viewed disability from other approaches (including the medical, social, and moral), the human rights model of disability provides a holistic approach to matters that relates to the rights of persons with disabilities. Therefore, this paper seeks to understand the human rights model of disability in relation to states’ obligations for persons with disabilities particularly in the field of employment. This essay argues that the new model of disability has serious implications for states in the realization of employment for persons with disabilities. 
Deradicalization and Social Integration of Defected Boko Haram Militants In Nigeria: A Review of The Yellow Ribbon Initiative
Get PDFIn a bid to curb the activities of the Boko Haram insurgents in Nigeria, the government, in 2015, set up amnesty programs for low-risk Boko Haram defectors. Since then, thousands of Boko Haram members have defected. However, effective social integration of these defected members remains a challenge in the North-East region of Nigeria. The deradicalization and social integration program is in three main program streams – the prison program; the Operation Safe Corridor (OSC) and the Yellow Ribbon Initiative (YRI). The prison program is targeted at convicted Boko Haram members, while the OSC is targeted at low-risk Boko Haram members. The YRI, which is the focus of this presentation, is targeted at women and childrenassociated with Boko Haram. It has been asserted that the YRI has reintegrated thousands of women and children, but the veracity of this claim remains a challenge due to the lack of transparency and accountability of the program. This presentation investigates the level of involvement of the children claimed to have been reintegrated into the society under the YRI. The presentation further investigates the reception of these children into the society, as well as the extent to which their rights are protected. Using a socio-legal method, the legal and institutional frameworks of the YRI were examined. The effectiveness of the YRI was measured by interviewing relevant government, NGOs, INGOs and other stakeholders involved in the YRI program. The presentation will make recommendations based on the findings of this research. 
Government Expenditure and Private Consumption in Nigeria: : Further Empirical Evidence
No full textThe study investigates the effect of government expenditure on private consumption in Nigeria from the period of 1980 and 2018. Using Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL), the result of short-run parameters shows that government expenditure, foreign direct consumption and population have positive and significant relation with private consumption while import has negative and significant relation with private consumption. Concerning the long run parameters, total investment and export have a significant positive relation with private consumption while import exerts a negative significant effect on private consumption. Thus, there is a need for efficient and effective policy that will encourage foreign investment to increase government revenue. This supports the Wagner’s Law that growth of national income raises the size of the public sector
Influence of Institutional Support on Preservation and Conservation Practices of Information Resources by Library Personnel in University Libraries, Lagos State, Nigeria
Get PDFThe 21st century has witnessed the influx of information in electronic format which hasincreased library’s responsibility of embracing digital preservation. Failure of which is liable tobe the cause of the deterioration observed. The aim of the study is to, among several otherreasons, explore, the influence of institutional support and digital competence on preservationand conservation practices among library personnel. The descriptive survey research designwas adopted for the study. Questionnaire with 0.73, 0.68 and 0.82 Cronbach alpha reliabilityrate was used for data collection. The study population is made up of One hundred and Ninetylibrary personnel. The data collected was analysed using both descriptive and inferentialstatistics. The study found that preservation is highly practiced (Mean = 3.4), institutionalsupport was found to be high (Mean = 3.1). However, the study found deficiencies in the areasof automation/maintenances and provision of infrastructural facilities with a moderate meanscore of 2.61 and 2.3. The test of hypotheses further revealed that institutional support hassignificant influence on digital preservation (Adj. R2=0.076, F (1,164)= 15.219,p =0.000b). Thestudy confirmed a commendable level of institutional support within academic libraries.However, a notable gap was identified in the automation of processes and the provision ofnecessary technological infrastructure. This gap represents an area where further attention andinvestment are needed to fully harness the potential of digital preservation and conservationefforts. The study recommends that Academic institutions should prioritize the preservation andconservation of digital resources as well as physical resources
Navigating Digital Transformation:Ensuring Sustainable Information Practices in Libararies and Beyond
Get PDFThis paper delves into the intersection of digital transformation and sustainable information practices, focusing on how libraries and information institutions can adapt to the digital age while maintaining a commitment to environmental responsibility, long-term accessibility, and equitable information access. By examining the challenges and opportunities the digital revolution presents, this paper aims to shed light on strategies for fostering a harmonious balance between technological innovation and sustainable practices within in formation management. This paper aims to illuminate the symbiotic relationship between digital transformation and sustainable information practices. It advocates for a future where technological advancements are harnessed to advance environmental responsibility, ethical information governance, and equitable knowledge access. As libraries navigate this complex landscape, they can serve as beacons of sustainable digital transformation, catalyzing positive change within their walls and in the broader landscape of modern society
Cultural Awareness, Flexibility and Mission Engagement among Field Missionaries in Abia and Anambra States, Nigeria
Get PDFCross-cultural missionaries face numerous challenges in their place ofassignment, leading to high rates of attrition, ineffectiveness, and shortenedtenure. The study adopted descriptive survey research design and it involvedtwenty (20) cross-cultural field missionaries of New Life Gospel for AllNations Ministries working in Abia and Anambra states, Nigeria; who werepurposive sampled as workers with mission certification training experienceand, due to the peculiarity of attrition within the location of their missionfields. The instrument for data collection was an interview guide withpredetermined sets of closed-ended questions. Data collected was analyzedusing descriptive statistics with frequencies and percentages. Findings oncultural awareness revealed high prevalence rating as; Understanding andappreciation of the culture of the host community (100%), respect forcultural differences (100%), recognizing your own biases and stereotypes(100%), challenge your own biases and stereotypes (90%), navigated culturalmisunderstanding (90%), and educate yourself in different cultural practices(90%). Again, finding further revealed the extent of flexibility; adapt todifferent situations (85%); adapt to different environments (90%), open tonew ideas (75%), seek out opportunities to learn (90%), seek outopportunities to grow (80%), compromise and find common ground (75%)and adjust to communication style (90%). Findings suggested that culturalawareness and flexibility plays a crucial role in determining cross-culturalmissionary retention, effectiveness and longevity. Findings underscore theimportance of cultural awareness and flexibility in the success and longevity of missionaries working in diverse cultural contexts. It was recommendedthat cross-cultural missionaries must engage in cultural immersionexperiences to understand and appreciate the customs, traditions, andvalues of the local community. They must also be adaptable to changingcircumstances and be willing to modify approaches based on local feedback.They must adjust their expectations and be prepared for unexpectedchallenges that may arise in a cross-cultural setting