61 research outputs found
Assessment of Stakeholder Involvement and Borehole Water Projects Delivery in Kogi West Senatorial District, Nigeria
No full textThere is huge challenges in the supply of clean water for household consumption in many countries, in particular, Nigeria. Kogi West Senatorial District (KWSD) has witnessed more borehole projects in Nigeria but the challenge of clean water still persists. This has necessitated more research into the field of water resources to combat such challenges in line with the sustainable development goals (SDGs). This study assessed the effects of stakeholders’ involvement in KWSD, Nigeria, with a view to improving the delivery of borehole water projects in the study area. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire from 267 stakeholders comprising Lower Niger River Basin Development Authority (LNRBDA) staff, community leaders and community members that were selected using simple random sampling technique. The study objective was assessed with inferential statistics (Partial Least Square in Structural Equation Modelling). The results disclose the direct path coefficients for Initiation stage (bIS), Planning stage (bPS), Execution stage (“bES”), Monitoring and closure stage (bMS), Post construction stage (bPCS), Budget (cBG), Time Delivery (cTD) and Stakeholder’s Satisfaction (cSS). The results illustrated positives and significant relationship with bES -> cBG (β = 0.422, t = 5.708), bES -> cSS (β = 0.495, t = 6.366), bES -> cTD (β = 0.493, t = 7.422), bMS -> cBG (β = 0.164, t = 2.643), bPCS -> cTD (β = 0.257, t = 5.7084.440), and negative significant relationship with bMS -> cTD (β = -0.184, t = 2.547) and bPS -> cSS (β = - 0.182, t = 2.586). The study concludes that stakeholders’ involvement is a strong predictor of viable Borehole water projects delivery in the study area
Technology Acceptance of E-Banking Services in an Unnatural Environment
No full textPurpose- The effect of technology acceptance of e-banking services on satisfaction has been well studied in a system. It is characterized as being in a state of orderliness; however, there is the dearth of study in an unnatural environment, among others.
Design/Methodology- Data were collected through a structured questionnaire from 304 staff of Federal Medical Centre, Owo, Nigeria, that were selected using a random sampling technique. The study hypotheses were assessed with PLS-SEM methodology.
Findings- Findings from the study suggest that the customers’ level of perceived usefulness of e-banking pays more considerable attention to the e-banking channels, implying that the usefulness of the technology is considered crucial among the respondents. The SEM results showed that the relationship was positive and significant with small effects.
Practical Implications- Customers of e-banking placed emphasis on perceived usefulness in an environment characterized as unnatural
Irrigation, gender and poverty: overview of issues and options
No full textIrrigated farmingLaborPovertyFarming systemsWomenFarmersIncomeHouseholdsGender
Evaluating Prospective Energy Services Demand for Residential Solar Photovoltaic (RSPV) Generated Electricity in Lagos State, Nigeria
No full textRapid urbanisation is pulling demand for energy services and emission of greenhouse gases (GHG) resulting in energy deficit, climate change and global warming. The ongoing energy crisis and degenerating climate condition demands urgent transformation of the energy system to renewable based from nonrenewable (fossil) based. To meet the growing demand for energy services and simultaneously mitigate the environmental impact of the energy sector, an accurate estimation of the demand for renewable generated electricity is vital to guide the policy makers in planning adequately for the adoption of renewable fuelled electricity generation technology in urban areas. This study evaluated the electricity demand for residential solar photovoltaic (RSPV) technology by potential household adopters of the technology in the metropolitan area of Lagos state, Nigeria. The study adopted quantitative research design with structured questionnaire to solicit information from the respondents. Three hundred and twenty-six (326) responses from the potential adopters were analysed with model for analysis of demand for energy (MADE II) and Pareto tool. The results show that the energy intensity for refrigeration services is 1.06 kWh/hh/day, entertainment services is 0.84 kWh/hh/day, computing services is 0.97 kWh/hh/day, space cooling services is 7.59 kWh/hh/day, ventilation services is 9.05 kWh/hh/day, lighting services is kWh/hh/day, cooking services 2.77 kWh/hh/day, process heating services is 6.43 kWh/hh/day and water pumping is 1.89 kWh/hh/day. The study concluded that the household energy services demand for electricity is 24.43 kWh/hh/day by the potential RSPV technology adopters and the total demand from the solar module panel of 31.59 kWh/hh/day with prospect for improvement on the energy intensity at the same output of energy services. Furtherance to this, the study recommends government intervention with formulation and implementation of dedicated policies on household appliances efficiency standard and also introduce financial schemes to support the replacement of inefficient household appliances with highly efficient ones. Further studies could include other non-common energy services that were not considered in this study. The study could also be conducted in other regions of Nigeria and also investigate the economic feasibility and behavioural acceptability of RSPV technology for effective planning of the national energy system transformation
SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING AND CORPORATE REPUTATION OF LISTED DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS IN NIGERIA
No full textGrowing stakeholder demand for transparency has pushed Nigerian banks to adopt sustainability reporting, yet questions remain about its real impact on how these banks are perceived. Inconsistent disclosure quality, limited ESG details, and doubts about credibility create uncertainty about whether sustainability reporting genuinely enhances corporate reputation. This study examined the influence of sustainability reporting on corporate reputation of quoted banks in Nigeria. The study used existing data to carry out the research. The period of study is 11 years from 2013 - 2023. The population of the study comprises of 21 DMBs listed on the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) out of which 10 Deposit money banks were selected for this study using purposive sampling technique. The study used statistical tools of regression. Sustainability reporting was proxy with environmental, social and governance disclosures while corporate reputation was proxy with market capitalization. The study found that environmental reporting has significant and favourable effects on corporate reputation at the 5% level (t= 2.66; p<0.05). The outcomes implies that environmental disclosures will lead to higher corporate reputation. social reporting and governance reporting do not have any noteworthy impact on corporate reputation ((t= -0.09, 0.11 p>0.05 respectively). The study concludes that stakeholders prioritize environmental performance over social and governance aspects when evaluating a company’s reputation. The study recommends that banks strengthen the quality and transparency of their environmental disclosures, as this is the only sustainability dimension that significantly enhances corporate reputation. By focusing on clear, credible, and stakeholder-relevant environmental information, banks can better meet stakeholder expectations and improve their reputational standing
Factors influencing willingness to adopt renewable energy technologies among micro and small enterprises in Lagos State Nigeria
No full textMicro and small enterprises (MSEs) are the engine of economic growth in Nigeria. But they also contribute heavily to the climate change through their choice of energy. Mostly prefer source is the fossil fuel for electricity generation despite the growing awareness of the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by embracing renewable energy technologies across the globe. Meanwhile, MSEs accounts for a large proportion of businesses in Lagos State, Nigeria and the situation is not different. Hence, this study investigated the factors influencing willingness to adopt renewable energy technologies among the MSEs. The study surveyed 300 MSEs between January and March, 2017 in Lagos State, Nigeria. Using logit regression, the results showed that creating awareness and knowledge about renewable energy, adequate government policies, trust, peer-effect, development of renewable energy markets and technology acceptance factors (if it makes life easier, simple to use and improve the quality of work) are all positive and statistically significant in influencing the willingness to adopt renewable energy technologies among the MSEs. Cooperation between private enterprises and relevant government agencies supported by ‘political will’ is required to promote the aforementioned factors influencing the willingness to adopt RETs in Nigeria
Household energy conservation behaviour: A socio-economic perspective
No full textStudies on energy conservation and household behaviour were predominantly based on econometrics using secondary data with limited studies employing the primary data. In addition, the use of secondary data from developing countries are not without their inadequacies due to missing data points. However, generating data may lead to over or under estimations which led to this study deploying structural equation model and making use of cross-sectional data from a developing country perspective. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire from 329 respondents in Akure Metropolis households, Nigeria, that were selected using a random sampling techniques. The study adopted the Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modelling approach. The results of the study showed that socio-economic variables electricity price, household size, income, number of appliance and weather have significant effects on energy conservation behavior with income having the largest structural weight. This implies that income is of utmost importance to residents` electricity saving practices as householders consume more and save less electricity with more income. It is therefore recommended that energy conservation policy should aim at regulating the purchase of electricity units at household levels, where the rich pay more tax than the poor. This will foster energy saving improvement at households sector of the Nigerian economy
Electronic Human Resource Management (e-HRM) and Organisational Performance
No full textThis study was caried out to examine employees’ perception of the effect of electronic human resource management (e-HRM) on organizational performance. Focused on four e-HRM components: e-recruitment, e-training, e-performance system, e-compensation combined effect on organizational performance (financial, customers, internal business, learning/growth) and determined the component with the strongest effect. Questionnaire survey covering demographics, e-HRM components and organizational performance on 332 respondents drawn from middle to senior level management employees of two Brewery firms in South-West Nigeria. Questions were framed to assess the extent to which they agree or disagree with the use and effect of e-HRM on organizational performance. Data collected was analysed using inferential statistical techniques of Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modelling to test the significance of e-HRM on organizational performance. Respondents perceived e-HRM improved organizational performance. Model β = 0.690, t = 17.491, f 2 =0.910, predicted that P ˂ 0.05 up to 48% variation in organisational performance is explained by e-HRM practices. Weight of each component showed: e-Recruitment= 0.383, e-Training= 0.078, e-Performance System= 0.216, e-Compensation= 0.250 as e-recruitment is perceived to have the strongest weight and effect on organizational performance. Implication is that the organisations should strengthen e-Recruitment exercise and strategically position e-HRM practices as corporate strategies to enhance organization performance
The Effects of External Debt Management on Sustainable Economic Growth and Development: Lessons from Nigeria
No full textThis paper reviewed the roles of debt management practices on sustainable economic growth and development with particular emphasis on Nigeria. Information was generated extensively from literature, the Nigeria Central Bank and National Bureau of Statistic reports. The analyses of the data collected with descriptive statistics shows that, availability of access to external finance strongly influences the economic development process of any nation. Debt is an important resources needed to support sustainable economic growth. But a huge external debt without servicing as it is the case for Nigeria before year 2000 constituted a major impediment to the revitalization of her shattered economy as well as the alleviation of debilitating poverty. The much needed inflow of foreign resources for investment stimulation, growth and employment were hampered. Without credit cover, Nigerian importers were required to provide 100 percent cash covers for all orders and this therefore placed them to a competitive disadvantage compared to their counterparts elsewhere. Failure of any owing country to service her debt obligation results in repudiation risk preventing such to obtain new loans since little or no confidence will be placed on the ability to repay. It will also undermine the effort to obtain substantive debt relief over the medium term with a tremendous increase in interest, arrears and other penalties. This will subsequently depress the economy both in the long and short runs. Best arrangement in debt payment must be put in place from time to time in response to changes in the economy and the polity. Debt can only be productive if well managed so as to make the rate of return higher than the cost of debt servicing.Debt Management; Sustainability; Economic Growth; Economic Development; and Nigeria
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