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The Role of Institutions in Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Sub-Saharan Africa: Role of Institutions in Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Sub-Saharan Africa
No full textEntrepreneurship is widely recognized as a critical driver of economic growth and development, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). However, the success of entrepreneurs in this region is heavily influenced by the institutional environment in which they operate. This paper explores the role of institutions in the entrepreneurial ecosystem in SSA and provides recommendations for policymakers and other stakeholders to enhance institutional support for entrepreneurs. However, these factors are often inadequate or underdeveloped in SSA. It was revealed that policymakers prioritize institutional reforms in these areas, such as simplifying business registration procedures, improving access to credit for small and medium-sized enterprises, and investing in education and training programs to build the skills of entrepreneurs. Access to capital, poor infrastructure, lack of skilled labour, corruption, among others, were some of the challenges of entrepreneurial ecosystem in Nigeria and some other sub-saharan African countries. Furthermore, it is surmised that institutions alone are not enough to foster a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem. Social norms and cultural attitudes towards entrepreneurship also play a significant role. To this end, the paper recommends that policymakers should invest in initiatives to promote entrepreneurship and change attitudes towards risk-taking and failure. In conclusion, the role of institutions in the entrepreneurial ecosystem in SSA cannot be overstated. By prioritizing institutional reforms and promoting a culture of entrepreneurship, policymakers and other stakeholders can create an environment that supports and nurtures entrepreneurship, leading to sustainable economic growth and development in the region
The Influence of Internally Generated Revenue on Revenue Profile of Osun State: : A Study of Ilesha West Local Government Area
No full textIn Nigeria, inadequate revenue and constrained fiscal jurisdiction have distanced local administrations from the populace to the point where, despite the enormous potential for growth they hold, people are now doubtful of the local government leadership significance. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to investigate internally generated revenue on revenue profile of Osun State in Ilesha West Local Government Area. The study was premised on the devolution theory. The study adopted a descriptive survey design and ex post facto research design. The population of the study included all revenue generating profile of Ilesha West Local Government Area, Osun State, and copies of questionnaire were distributed for the collection of data. The sample size for the study was 170 and the sampling technique adopted was the purposive sampling technique. The study concluded that there is the need for management and organizational approach that emphasizes services, support and information for the honest taxpayers. Increase tax revenue is a function of effective enforcement strategy which is the pure responsibility of tax administrators. The study recommended that there. should be sufficient fund by government and non-government organizations. Local government should equally diversify, and strengthen her internally generated revenue base through tax, levies, rates and other charges. There should also be an avoidance of using IGR for political patronag
New Technology Adoption and Artisans\u27 Output in Akure, Ondo State, South West, Nigeria: .
No full textThis research aims to determine how new technology use affects artisans\u27 output in Akure, Ondo State, and Southwest Nigeria. What perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, perceived trust, and facilitating conditions affect artisans\u27 output, and whether behavioral intention mediated between these variables and artisans\u27 output. This study used a survey design method, which relies on primary data. Three hundred fifty respondents were selected at random using a self-administered questionnaire. The descriptive statistics were determined using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), while Smart PLS V4.0.8.5 was used to calculate the quantitative research inferential statistics. This study supported earlier theoretical perspectives to create a new conceptual framework. It also endorsed the modified framework because the results showed a substantial correlation between the endogenous and exogenous variables. The study, however, suggested that the government need to implement mechanisms to supply new tools, engage in technology transfer from developed nations, and compel money deposit institutions to lend to artisans
Evaluation of Human Resource Management Practices and Job Performance of Non-Academic Staff of Private Universities
Get PDFEmployee job performance is one of the primary motivators of thriving organizations. In a university system, non-academic staff’s roles in administrative activities cannot be overstated. However, nonacademic staff appear to be underperforming in the Nigerian university system, particularly at private universities. The emanating multiplier effects of this include: poor resource management, poor coordination of activities, underachieving university goals, and so on. This paper aims at critically reviewing existing literature on job performance, Employee Job Performance in the University System, Human Resource Management (HRM), Human Resource Management Practices (HRMP), Attracting, Selecting and Retention of Competent Personnel, Career Development, and Training and Development as they relate to human resource management practices on the job performance of nonacademic staff at private universities. The study, therefore, recommended that non-academic staff in private universities should be motivated to maintain high job performance. Also, private universitiesowners or boards of council should ensure adequate human resource management practices in order to improve the job performance of non-academic staff in the institutions
Working Capital Management and SME Performance in Selected SMES in Ibadan, Oyo State
Get PDFThis research investigated the influence of working capital management on SME performance in Ibadan, Oyo State, with a specific focus on working capital efficiency, cash, and accounts receivable management. The study is guided by resource-based and operating cycle theories. The population includes all 1108 staff members of SMEs in the selected three senatorial districts in Ibadan, and a sample size of 287 was determined using the Taro Yamane Formula. Results are presented through tables featuring percentages, frequency count, mean, and standard deviation. Hypotheses are tested via linear regressions at a 0.05 significance level. The analysis indicates a notable link between working capital management efficiency and SME profitability (F = 61.758, p < 0.001). Additionally, cash management significantly affects profitability (F = 136.182, p < 0.001), while accounts receivable\u27s impact on return on investment is also significant (F = 4.361, p < 0.003). Moreover, inventory management significantly influences customer satisfaction (F = 56.988, p < 0.001). The study affirmed that proficient management of working capital significantly influences SME financial performance. Strong evidence links working capital efficiency, cash, accounts receivable, and inventory management to profitability and customer satisfaction. Significant p-values underscore the importance of these factors. It was recommended that SMEs improve working capital management through robust account management and inventory control
Ecofeminism in Selected Works of First Generation Nigerian Female Writers
Get PDFThe growing interest in literary works has attracted diverse approaches in scholarship. The goal of ecofeminism is the quest for equality for women and environmental justice. The central argument of ecofeminism asserts the connection between the oppression and subordination of women and of nature. The paper examines ecofeminism from the perspective of a culture-centered approach, where ecofeminism view the ecosphere as a binary entity comprising men/women and nature/culture. Thus, the study transcends gender and nature, to the human connections with environmental issues and culture; where patriarchal structures are challenged and transformations are achieved. Varying forms of oppression, subjugation, conflicts of motherhood, tradition and environment are explored. Selected works of first-generation female writers deployed for the study include, Flora Nwapa\u27s Efuru, Zaynab Alkali\u27s Invisible Borders and Zulu Sofola\u27s Wedlock of the gods. These literary works are selected for their thematic affinity with women and ecology and the literary works were written in consonance with colonial discourse and imperialism. Significantly, this study reveals the need to rethink the environment in African history, from new perspectives by conceptualizing woman/nature and culture/nature connections, beginning from earlier works of Nigerian female writers. Qualitative research methods, via a close reading and critical textual analysis, are adopted for the study. The paper concludes that environmental challenges in Nigeria are situated on patriarchal structures and early Nigerian female writers devised libratory strategies to address them in their discourses. 
Linguistic Crossing among Youngsters in Badagry - Seme Motor Park
Get PDFYouths in motor parks frequently use slang to communicate among groups of people in casual and informal settings. Its application is not limited to a single geopolitical unit, but infests the entire globe. This study examines the deployment of general slang, country slang, territorial slang, and understudy slang, among others. Previous studies have examined slang usages in motor parks in Nigeria but little attention has been paid to linguistic crossing analysis of slangy expressions among youngsters in Badagry-Seme Motor Park. This paper focuses on linguistic crossing analysis of slangy expressions among youngsters in Badagry - Seme moto park. The objective of this study is to examine lexical borrowing and code-switching of words and phrases from one language to another. Linguistic Crossing (1995) by Ben Rampton was adopted as theoretical framework. It is concerned with the use of different language varieties, such as dialects, codeswitching, or borrowing words from other languages.  
Health Risk Assessment of Potentially Toxic Elements in Groundwater Samples within a Petroleum Depot Host Community in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Get PDFThe proximity of the Nigeria National Petroleum Cooperation (NNPC) Depot at Apata in Ibadan, Oyo State to human settlement in the Adebisi Layout area of Apata may lead to groundwater contamination which is the main source of potable water supply in this layout. Hence the need to assess the physicochemical status and concentrations of Potentially Toxic Elements (PTEs) in groundwater samples in this layout. The physicochemical status, as well as the concentrations of PTEs (Cd, Cr, Ni, Pb and Zn) in ten groundwater samples within the study area, were determined by standard methods and Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (AAS) respectively. The physicochemical parameters studied ranged -1 as follows: pH 6.64 - 7.38, temperature 27.2 - 29.2 °C, Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) 0.99 - 1.60 mg L-1 and Dissolved Oxygen (DO) 1.05 - 1.65 mg L . The concentrations of heavy metals in groundwater samples were in decreasing order of Cd > Ni > Zn > Cr, with concentrations ranging from 0.04 - 0.31 mg -1 -1 -1 -1 L for Cd, 0.09 - 0.67 mg L for Cr, ND - 0.04 mg L for Zn and ND - 0.16 mg L for Ni. The concentration of Pb was below the detection limit. Data from the non-carcinogenic risks showed that groundwater consumption may lead to adverse health effects and unacceptable risks to the human health of the local inhabitants, but data from the carcinogenic risks assessment indicate no cancer risk
Picking Waste, Discarding Health? Awotan Waste Pick Effect of Interactive Materials\u27 Intervention on Senior Secondary School Students\u27 Academic Achievement in Set Theory in Oyo South Senatorial District, Oyo State
Get PDFUrban waste picking is assuming more visibility in the Nigerian informal economy with its waste to wealth potential. Agrowing body of literature identifies this activity as a viable source of income which leaves pickers vulnerable to health hazards inspite of little formal recognition by the state. Although persistent forays into this as a livelihood activity continues, more research is needed to properly understand the social dimensions of this issue. The study examined waste pickers risk perceptions, safety practices and public attitudes at work at Awotan landfill in Ibadan. Primary data was collected through questionnaires administered to 81 active pickers on site. Data was analyzed using inferential statistics. Results indicate that most pickers had at least a primary school level of education. There were twice as more males than females. More than 70% indicated the most prevalent health problem encountered at work were serious punctures and injuries from sharp objects followed by diarrhoeal and typhoid infections. 88% felt that their work type impacted on their health in hazardous ways such as snake bites and stings, falls and slips and held strong perceptions about the work-health implications for illnesses. Hospital waste was the most feared due to its association with probable blood infections from used needles, blood/body waste. Public attitudes to pickers while working was often negative. There is a very high risk of exposure to pathogens at work and study results may inform health policy on direct points of intervention for workers amidst continued interaction with wast
Transforming Global Architectural Training Curriculum: Integrating Disaster Mitigation and Sustainable Reconstruction
Get PDFThe field of architecture plays a pivotal role in shaping the physical environment and tackling the challenges posed by natural disasters and unsustainable practices. However, conventional architectural training programs often lack comprehensive education on disaster mitigation and sustainable reconstruction. This research paper aims to delve into the pressing need to integrate disaster mitigation and sustainable reconstruction into Nigeria\u27s architectural training curriculum. By scrutinizing the existing gaps in architectural education, exploring the advantages of merging these disciplines, and proposing pivotal strategies for curriculum transformation, this study seeks to contribute to the advancement of architectural education. The findings of this research project will provide guidance to educators, professionals, and policymakers in their endeavours to develop a more holistic and responsive architectural training curriculum