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DETERMINANTS OF PRIVATE INVESTMENT IN THE INFORMAL SECTOR OF URBAN AREAS IN NIGERIA
Full text linkThe increasing importance of informal economy in entrepreneurship development, job
creation and improvement in the overall social welfare of the people has been widely
acknowledged in literature. This article presents various enterprise compositions and
private investment in the informal economy in an urban center of a developing country.
Ilorin metropolis in Nigeria was chosen as the study area due to the high concentration,
high growth rate and economic significance of these activities. The level of business
capitals, which form part of the private investment volume, play vital roles in the
survival and growth rate of any business venture, hence the output and income
earnings from business. The cross sectional data were collected from a field survey
through a structured questionnaire administered to 500 informal entrepreneurs. Out of
these, 482 questionnaires were retrieved and analyzed. The data was presented and
explained using tables, percentages, mean scores, and median and standard deviations
using the EViews 9 statistical package. The coding structure of the questionnaire and
spreadsheet of the raw data collected have been made accessible in order to ensure more
comprehensive investigation for further studies
Next-generation gluten-free noodles: integration of hydrocolloids, fibers, and bioactive compounds: Oladeji Solomon Oluwole et al.
No full textGrowing consumer interest in gluten-free food, fueled by celiac disease, gluten intolerance, and health-oriented consumers,
has prompted the investigation into gluten-free noodles (G-FN). However, the absence of gluten poses a serious challenge
to formulating noodles with desirable texture and nutritional acceptability. This review critically evaluates sustainable and
functional solutions for enhancing G-FN formulations, focusing on hydrocolloids, dietary fibers, and bioactive compounds.
Recent ingredient blends such as hydrocolloids mimicking gluten network, fibers managing bio-accessibility of starch and
hydration, and bioactive compounds improving the nutritional value are highlighted in enhancing product performance and
stability. Industrial implications are considered for enhanced dough processing, shelf-life, and nutrition labelling compliance.
Sensory quality and consumer acceptance are discussed along with industrially relevant solutions. Future research directions
are proposed to guide the nutritionally fortified formulation and universally accepted G-FN by health-oriented consumers,
and to offer useful guidance for next-generation G-FN that aligns with consumer and regulatory demands
Generalizing β-VDR-based derivative computation for robust source edge detection and depth estimation from potential field data
No full textBeyond transactional pay: remuneration as a tool for public integrity and performance in Nigeria s developing administration
No full textRemuneration systems are also often under investigation as economic levers of performance, besides being efficient symbolic carriers of institutional values concerning morality. This paper investigates remuneration within a moral economy frame, analysing its structure that links to employee commitment to ethics within the Nigerian public service sector that is replete with integrity issues. It analysed cross- sectional survey data from 114 Nigerian tax officers, and it was noted that the study found 76%, 73%, and 72% of the respondents relating basic salary, fringe benefits, and leave bonuses, respectively, to increased motivation, work ethic, and commitment. Crucially, analyses underpin theories of behaviour, equity, and agency; high remuneration per se is less important compared to procedural justice and transparency. Indeed, as findings suggest, equitable remuneration may be perceived as a moral signal in support of institutional authority and civic duty. What this research uncovers is that remuneration may be perceived to support integrity and trust in public service rather than merely being a transactional tool itself. By bridging organizational theory with public administration practice, this study offers evidence-based insights for policymakers and managers seeking to enhance integrity and performance in developing country public sectors
Development and Statistical Evaluation of Fortified Soil Nutrient Formulation from Sugarcane Leaves Biomass for Soil Amelioration
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Mobile Agricultural Information and Climate Change Adaptation Strategies: Insight from Smallholder Farmers in Kwara, Nigeria
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