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From Competition to Market Diversification and Business Sales Growth: Insights from Nigeria
Get PDFThis research examines the impact of diversification capability on the growth of selected consumer goods companies, offering insights from Sub-Saharan Africa. The study employed a survey design, focusing on a population of 22,466 individuals, a sample size of 491 respondents was determined using the Research Advisor Table, Data was collected via a questionnaire, yielding a response rate of 97.76%, and analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics, including regression analysis. The results revealed that diversification capability positively influenced business growth, with innovation capacity having a significant and positive impact on profitability (β = 0.842, t = 29.782, p<0.05). The ability to diversify was found to positively affect business sales growth. The study is limited to consumer goods companies listed in Nigeria, and the findings may not generalise to other industries or regions. Future research could explore the impact of diversification capability in other sectors or African countries. The study suggests that companies in the consumer goods sector should develop diversification capabilities to gain a competitive edge and enhance their sustainable competitive advantage. The novel insights provide valuable on how diversification capability contributes to business growth in the consumer goods sector, particularly in a developing economy like Nigeria, highlighting the strategic importance of diversification in achieving profitability and market growth
Redefining Power: The Role of Women in Governance and Cultural Influence in Ondo, Nigeria – A Comparative Analysis of Traditional and Contemporary Perspectives
Get PDFThis paper explores the cultural construction of power among women in Ondo, a prominent Yoruba kingdom in Southwestern Nigeria, highlighting the dynamics between traditional and modern influences. Despite the pervasive patriarchal structures that often limit women's rights and opportunities, Ondo's cultural heritage reveals an interplay of power where women, particularly through figures like the Lobun and historical rulers such as Oba Pupupu, have played significant roles in governance and community leadership. The study employs a qualitative research design, utilising in-depth interviews and focus group discussions to gather rich, contextual data from women across various age groups and socio-economic backgrounds in Ondo. Participants were selected using purposive sampling to ensure a diverse representation of experiences. Additionally, archival research was conducted to explore historical documents and records that shed light on women's roles in governance throughout Ondo's history. This study critically examines how traditional norms shape women's perceptions and expressions of power, while also addressing the impact of modernity on these constructs. By investigating the strategies women employ to negotiate and assert power within their cultural context, this research aims to deepen the understanding of women's agency and illuminate the intersections between traditional and contemporary dynamics. Ultimately, this work contributes to the broader discourse on women's empowerment, offering insights that can inform policies and interventions aimed at fostering equality and enhancing the status of women in Nigeria and beyond
Book Review: A Journey in Service By Ibrahim B. Babangida
Get PDFIbrahim Badamasi Babangida’s A Journey in Service is a landmark autobiographical account that offers a deeply reflective and historically grounded narration of his personal evolution from a humble upbringing in Minna to the zenith of Nigeria’s political leadership. Published in 2025, the work is structured with meticulous care, segmenting Babangida’s life into five major thematic parts: early years, military career, governance, retirement, and reflective epilogue. The author represents a significant contribution to the autobiographical and political literature of post-independence Nigeria. As Nigeria’s former military president (1985–1993), Babangida remains a pivotal, albeit polarising, figure in the country’s modern history. His memoir offers insight into the motivations, dilemmas, and philosophies that underpinned his leadership during a particularly volatile era. The work serves not only as a record of events but also as a rhetorical attempt to reshape public perception of his controversial policies and decisions
Heritage, Memory, and the Manifestation of Tradition: The Olufon Festival in the Historical Narrative of Yorubaland
Get PDFOlufon is featured in the history of Ile-Ife as one of its cultural heroes. This includes both as an offspring of Orisa, also known as Obatala, one of the renowned kings of the city, and as a ruler of Ile-Ifon, one of the ancient cities in Yorubaland, perhaps known today as Ifon Orolu. However, despite being associated with a status of prominence in the historical traditions of both cities, the prefatory narratives associated with Olufon in Ile-Ife before his emergence as a ruler in Ile-Ifon remain a gap in existing literature. The consequence of this has been that the narratives preceding the emergence of Olufon as a ruler in Ile-Ifon have not been textually documented and ultimately remain a missing part of a broader historical narrative among the Yoruba. Therefore, this study examines the Olufon festival within the framework of the historical narratives that underpin it in Ile-Ife, ultimately offering the missing pieces of the history of Olufon in Yorubaland. By doing this, this study seeks to bridge the gap between the narratives associated with Olufon in the histories of the two cities, thereby setting the stage for a possible reconciliation of the traditions of both cities, which will aid in reconstructing the history of Olufon and certain sections of the historical timelines of Ile-Ife and Ile-Ifon. This study employs a combination of historical and ethnographic research methods, and for analysis, it adopts a thematic approach. This study relies on oral interviews, participant observations, archival documents, newspapers, and secondary sources
Chinua Achebe: The Novelist as Critic and Editor
Get PDFChinua Achebe is widely acknowledged as a foundational figure in the development of modern African literature, particularly for his novels that explore the complexities of both pre-colonial and post-colonial African experiences. However, in addition to his fiction, Achebe’s contributions as a critic and editor have profoundly influenced literary criticism and shaped global understanding of African literature. His efforts to amplify African voices through his critical essays, his role as the founding editor of the Heinemann African Writers Series, and his editorship of the literary journal Okike have been pivotal in asserting the significance of African perspectives thereby highlighting his multifaceted impact on the literary world. While scholarly studies focus predominantly on his fiction, Achebe's critical essays and editorial work merit further scholarly attention due to their lasting influence on world literature. Employing postcolonial theory as theoretical framework and methodology, this paper integrates textual analysis, critical discourse analysis, and paratextual examination to investigate Achebe’s essays in Morning Yet on Creation Day and Hopes and Impediments, as well as his editorial interventions. Through this methodological approach, the study explores how Achebe’s work addresses the challenges encountered by African writers, interrogates the role of literature in postcolonial societies, and elucidates the potential of literature to foster cultural reclamation and social transformation
Universal Celestial Symbols in the Love Poems of Niyi Osundare and William Shakespeare
Get PDFNiyi Osundare is often praised for his love of nature and for speaking for the earth as his evergreen mistress. However, less attention has been paid to his use of universal symbols in his love poems, just as similar symbolic patterns in the love poetry of William Shakespeare have not been sufficiently examined in comparative terms. This study analyses the use of universal celestial symbols such as the sun, moon, and stars in selected love poems by Niyi Osundare and William Shakespeare. It aims to show how these symbols are employed to convey the theme of love and to invite readers into a shared experience of emotion and meaning. The research is carried out through a close reading of selected poems from Tender Moments (2006) and Complete Sonnets (1906/1991), using Sigmund Freud’s psychoanalytic theory of the unconscious and desire (1900) as the analytical framework. The study finds that universal celestial symbols play a central role in articulating love, desire, and emotional attachment, while also fostering a strong connection between the poets and their readers. It therefore concludes that the use of universal celestial symbols enables both poets to strengthen their thematic concerns, reflect their distinct cultural backgrounds, and encourage deeper reader engagement with their creative expressions
Analysis of Times Series Clear Sky Global Horizontal Irradiance dataset for Application in Photovoltaic System Design
Get PDFIn this study, analysis of the times series clear sky global horizontal irradiance dataset for application in photovoltaic (PV) system design is presented. Specifically, the Clear Sky Global Horizontal Irradiance (CKGHI) dataset spanning from 2003 to 2023 for Akwa Ibom State University, Obio Akpa campus, located at latitude and longitude 4.964487 and 7.759773, is considered. The data is retrieved from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Data Access Viewer (DAV) online platform for meteorological data. The case study of the 21-year daily CKGHI dataset has 7670 daily data records with a daily mean value of 6.2549 kW-hr/m2/day and a 0.4961 standard deviation, and all the 40 potential outliers identified occurred in the values below the lower fence of 4.8, and the outliers ranged from 3.996 to 4.76. The results showed that as the time span for the moving average increases from 3, 5, 7 and up to 365 days, the lower boundary value for outliers increases, whereas the upper boundary values decrease. The two values tend towards the mean daily value of the entire dataset, which is about 6.2549. In all, the results showed that with the use of moving average and outlier determination, it is possible to develop heuristic mechanisms that can be used to select a suitable solar radiation value for sizing a solar power system so that the desired loss of load specification can be achieved for the given days of power autonomy
Women in Politics in Osun State, Nigeria: Challenges and Pathways to Inclusive Governance
Get PDFThis study investigates the factors constraining women’s participation in politics in Osun State, Nigeria, and explores strategies for enhancing their involvement in politics. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The population for the study comprised all eligible voters in Osun State, while the sample consisted of 600 respondents. The instrument used for data collection was titled Women’s Participation in Politics in Osun State Questionnaire (WPPOS). The data obtained were analyzed using frequency counts and percentages. The findings revealed that the major barriers to women’s participation in politics inOsun State include violence and thuggery during elections (93%), the cost of vying for political posts (91%), family responsibilities (89%), lack of financial support (87%), unemployment and poverty (83%), and the frequent night meetings of politicians (78%). Suggested pathways to inclusion include financial assistance and support for female aspirants (81%), educating and sensitizing women on the importance of political participation (76%), enactment and enforcement of laws against discriminatory practices (75%), and reduction of illiteracy levels among women (70%). The study concludes that addressing socio-economic and cultural constraints will enhance the political participation of women and promote inclusive governance in Nigeria
Precipitant Factors of Voter Turnout: A Study of the 2025 Local Government Election in Lagos State, Nigeria
No full textThe advent of democratic rule in Nigeria’s political history, marked by the democratic transition that began in 1999 after the demise of the late General Sanni Abacha in 1998, necessitated regular electioneering and the conduct of elections at the national, state and local government levels. Since then, the country has continued to experience a decline in voter turnout in most elections, due to factors that dissuade the electorate from active participation. These include electoral violence and electoral fraud. The poor performance of elected political office holders across the local government areas has diminished voters’ confidence and trust, not only in elections but also in the outcomes of most elections conducted in the country. Clear examples can be seen in the 2007 general elections, the 2023 presidential election and the 2025 local government election in Lagos State. In light of this, the research study interrogates the rationale and the major precipitating factors contributing to the continued decline and low voter turnout in most elections conducted in Nigeria, with a specific focus on the 2025 local government election conducted in Lagos State. The theoretical framework for this research is hinged on elite theory. The study employs an analytical research design, which is strictly secondary in nature in terms of data collection. The findings reveal that there was a significant relationship between the perceived lack of competitiveness and APC dominance in Lagos politics and the low voter turnout recorded in the just-concluded 2025 Local Government election in Lagos
Perception of Workers Towards the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the Public Service of Ekiti State, Nigeria
No full textThe segregation and exclusion of persons with disabilities (PWDs) have far-reaching consequences, limiting their access to essential services, particularly in the workplace. This, in turn, restricts their opportunities for self-sufficiency, independence, and meaningful contributions to societal development. This study assessed workers’ perceptions of the inclusion of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the Public Service of Ekiti State, Nigeria. A descriptive research design was employed, utilising a mixed-methods approach to collect both quantitative and qualitative data. A questionnaire was designed for the quantitative data, while in-depth interviews (IDIs) were used to collect qualitative data. Copies of the questionnaire were distributed to 425 workers in Ekiti State, comprising 200 workers without disabilities selected using Taro Yamane sample size determination, and 200 of 225 persons with disabilities selected using availability sampling. 366 out of 425 copies of the questionnaire distributed were retrieved and analysed, yielding a response rate of 86.1%. The results showed that 76.5% of respondents agreed that the public service structure in Ekiti State is accessible to persons with disabilities, while 85% agreed that persons with disabilities have equal opportunities for recruitment and promotion. The hypothesis showed that workers in Ekiti State have positive perceptions towards the social inclusion of persons with disabilities (i.e., χ2 calculated value of 11.679 > χ2 table value of 9.488 at 4 degrees of freedom). Therefore, the study found that the public service structure in Ekiti State is perceived to be accessible to persons with disabilities, but physical infrastructure remains a significant challenge for them. Despite this challenge, public servants are generally willing to work with persons with disabilities, and the public service promotes a culture of inclusivity and respect. The study concluded that social inclusion of persons with disabilities in Ekiti State’s public service is a complex issue that requires a multifaceted approach to address the identified barriers and challenges