» ABSTRACT The broad objective of this study was to assess the effects of adoption of striga resistant maize production technologies on farmers’ livelihood in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The study was conducted in three communities namely: Kasua Magani, Dutsen Gaiya and Kuf…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT This study examined the factors that influenced the adoption of recommended certified rice seed technology in four purposively selected rice producing Local Government Areas namely Chikun, Giwa, Lere and Zangon Kataf of Kaduna State. The specific objectives were to, describe the socio ec…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT This study was conducted to evaluate the factors influencing the adoption of NERICA rice agronomic practices among farmers in three selected Local Government Areas of Kano State, Nigeria. The specific objective were to: Determine the rate of adoption of NERICA agronomic practices; determ…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT This study determined the factors influencing adoption of recommended soyabean production in Ijumu and Kabba Bunu Local Government Areas of Kogi State, Nigeria. A Combination of purposive and simple random sampling technique were used to select a total of one hundred and sixty four (1…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT The study was to determine the socio economic, institutional and technological factors influencing adoption of Recommended Cassava Production Practices (RCPPs). The specific objectives were to describe the socio economic characteristics of cassava farmers, identify the different sourc…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT The influence of respondents‟ socio economic characteristics along with other factors on adoption of the recommended palm oil processing technologiesin Delta State, Nigeriawas investigated. This study was carried out in order to determine the specific factors that significantly infl…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT The study sought to analyze the impact of National Agricultural Extension and Research Liaison Services (NAERLS) of Ahmadu Bello University Adopted Village Project on beneficiaries’ livelihood (crop output and income) in Abia and Oyo States. A multi stage sampling technique was used to…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT The study examined broadly the socio economic factors influencing the adoption of improved rice processing technologies by women in Jigawa State, Nigeria. The specific objectives were: (i) describe the socio economic characteristics of the women rice processors in the study areas (ii) in…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT The principal objective of this research is to ascertain the Impact of Sustainability Reporting on Corporate Performance of Selected Quoted Companies in Nigeria. The specific objectives of this research are: to ascertain the level of impact of sustainability reporting on return on equity…Continue Reading »
» Abstract This study examined the impact of working capital management on the profitability of Nigerian quoted Manufacturing firms. The working capital variables studied comprise accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash conversion cycle, stock/inventory turnover and liquidity. This study also u…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT An international wave of mergers and acquisitions has swept the banking industry as boundaries between financial sectors and products have blurred dramatically. There is therefore the need for countries to have sound resilient banking systems with good corporate governance, which will st…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT Financial sustainability of pension funds are often cited as essential determinants for ensuring the provision of safe and reliable pension for retirees and pensioners. Whether pension fund administrators will become part of a lasting solution to the pension financing problems in Nigeria…Continue Reading »
» Abstract This study tries to look at the accessibility of credit facility from financial institutions by small and Medium Scale Enterprises: Evidence from Nigeria. Small and Medium Scale Enterprises have been faced with poor funding when developing nations like ours are considered. This however d…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT The “Effectiveness of Audit Report on Improvement of Financial Management in Nigeria Federal Parastatals with emphasis on the educational system in Nigeria. The study aims at determining or examining the effectiveness of audit report in improvement of financial management in the Federa…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT Effects of bank mergers and acquisitions on bank loans to small businesses have raised significant concern among policy makers in Nigeria. Small business lending is a prime example of a banking product likely to be affected by bank consolidations. Although bank consolidations are likely …Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT This study evaluates the effect of historical cost accounting on the reported profit of a company: An evaluation of current cost accounting as an alternative reporting method. In a high – inflationary and distorted economy like Nigeria with high uncertainties, the conventional historic…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT This study examined the effect of board nationality and ethnic diversity on firms’ performance in the Nigeria stock exchange. With the aim of investigating the level of influence ethnic diversity and board nationality would affect firm performance in terms of profitability and growth i…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT The essence of this study is to evaluate the impact of computerized accounting and auditing system in the public sector. The study used of both primary and secondary sources of data to obtain information, for the primary sources, questionnaire, observation and interview method was used, …Continue Reading »
» Abstract This study examines the influence of Firm Attributes on Financial Information Quality of listed Deposit Money Bank in Nigeria. Firm Attributes were proxied with Economic Profit, Firm Size, Dividend, Leverage and Firm Growth, while Financial Information Quality was proxied with Discretion…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT Various development finance institutions were established to alleviate the major problem of finance that small scale industries face. Inspite of the intervention of such finance institutions, the performance of most small scale industries, especially manufacturing, is not encouraging. Th…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT Leverage and its influence on profitability has been a major point of argument among researchers, since different research comes up with divergent views to explain how relevant or irrelevant it is. This study examines the impact of leverage on profitability of Listed Healthcare firms in …Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT The issue of inadequate capital remains one of the major challenges of business entrepreneurs in Nigeria. Business firms are constantly searching for ways to expand their operations and deliver quality services and increase revenue, while the new ones want to start in good shape but enou…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT This report is based on “the Impact of Cooperative Society in empowering grassroot development with One Love Cooperative Society as a case study. The impact of cooperatives society involved the enormous of commitment of community societies. …Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT Cost control is of utmost importance in every business concern, the negligence of which will affect the earning at any point in time. In controlling costs, wastage is eliminated during the course of production and even during the administrative, selling and distribution activities. A good s…Continue Reading »
» ABSTRACT This research work is focused on the “Effects of Global Economic Meltdown on Banking Industry in Nigeria”. This project work examines causes and implications of the global economic meltdown on Nigeria economy within the framework of a consolidated banking sector. It investigates the abi…Continue Reading »