Articles

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Research Article

Shopping mall ambience and customer preference: A study of shopping malls in federal capital territory Abuja, Nigeria

Eze Ikechukwu Bernard^*

This research examined the effects of shopping mall ambience on customers choice of shopping malls in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja. The study specifically investigated how parking space, product display, and location affect customers choice or preference for one shopping mall over another in terms of patronage motive, repeat purchase, and referral. A survey design method was ado...

Jun, 2025 pp. 50-59

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Research Article

Audit committee and financial reporting timeliness: fresh insight from dynamic models in Nigerian Listed Firms

Ishaq Ahmed Mohammed^*, Halima Sadiya Mohammed

This paper explores shareholder representatives' effect on the audit committee, financial report timeliness, and how institutional ownership moderates this relationship. The paper uses a dynamic panel model using the Generalised Method of Moment (GMM) to control for potential endogeneity. The results indicate that shareholders on the audit committee significantly reduce financial reporting time...

Jun, 2025 pp. 52-70

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Research Article

Bridging the gap: Analyzing trends and regional disparities in climate finance across Africa

Micah Ezekiel Elton Mike^*, Saidu Ibrahim Halidu, Omole Peter, Bello Sabo Sanusi

This study explores the trends, financial instruments, sectoral allocations, and sources of climate finance in Africa, focusing on the years 2019 to 2022. The analysis reveals a significant increase in climate finance, growing from USD 796.9 billion in 2019/2020 to USD 1.18 trillion in 2021/2022, marking a 48% growth. Energy systems received the largest share of funding, followed by agricult...

Jun, 2025 pp. 60-68

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Research Article

Institutionalization of gender mainstreaming in Nasarawa state institute for vocational and technical education: A survey of evidence

Agwadu, Damian Kunza^*, Onyegbulem, Emeka Valentine, Akwayi Ishaku

A glance at most institutions and organizations in Nigeria shows imbalance in the area of gender. Most policies in most organizations are not gender sensitive. This study examines the institutionalization of gender mainstreaming in Nasarawa State Institute of Vocational and Technical Education as a means of achieving sustainable development in Nasarawa State and Nigeria. The study adopted su...

Jun, 2025 pp. 69-77

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Research Article

Effect of tax non-compliance on the performance of small and medium scale enterprise in Kaduna metropolis, Kaduna State

Azunnaya Innocent Onyebuchi^*, Saifullahi Abdullahi Mazadu, Isuwa Dauda, Muhammad Ishaq Khamees

This study investigates the impact of tax non-compliance on the performance of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) in Kaduna Metropolis. SMEs are vital for economic development, providing employment and contributing to Nigeria's GDP. However, tax non-compliance presents a significant challenge, undermining fair competition and reducing government revenue for public services. The research ...

Mar, 2025 pp. 71-97

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Research Article

Impact of exchange rate and political stability on stock market performance in Nigeria

Soma Kenneth Williams^*, Ibrahim Kabir Adedeji, Muhammad Kabir Lawal

This study investigates the impact of exchange rate fluctuations and political stability on stock market performance in Nigeria, a critical aspect for policymakers and investors in the context of the country's economic landscape. Utilizing a comprehensive dataset from 1994 to 2023, the research employs an ex-post facto design to analyze historical data and identify correlations among key var...

Jun, 2025 pp. 78-88

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Research Article

Corporate social responsibility practices and financial performance outcomes of listed agricultural manufacturing companies in Nigeria

Nathan Henriatta Jummai^*

This research explores the influence of corporate social responsibility (CSR) on the financial outcomes of publicly traded agricultural manufacturing companies in Nigeria, aiming to analyze the correlation between CSR initiatives and economic performance through secondary data analysis. A purposive simple sampling method was employed to determine the sample size, focusing on five companies o...

Jun, 2025 pp. 89-97

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Research Article

Assessing the long-term economic benefits of improved pension communication strategies in northwest Nigeria

Oyekanmi Dele Jerry^*, Ashim Babatunde Sogunro, Godson Chukwunwike Mesike

This study investigates the long-term economic benefits of improved pension communication strategies in Northwest Nigeria. Using a cross-sectional survey design, data were collected from 500 respondents, including individuals in the formal and informal sectors and pension administrators across Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto, and Zamfara states. Stratified and random sampling te...

Jun, 2025 pp. 98-105

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Research Article

Exploring the dynamics of firm attributes on the management of working capital

Adamu Adamu Idris^*, Musa Musa Muhammad, Abdulraheed Bashir Dauda

Working capital (WCM) is an important components of financial management which focuses both on short-term assets and liabilities of a company. This study explores how profitability, company growth, and age of the company influences the level of working capital. The study uses data from agricultural companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX). Using pooled logit regression, with robust...

Mar, 2025 pp. 98-105

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Research Article

Effects of jigsaw-iv on students’ attitude towards maintenance/ repairs of electrical equipment at colleges of education in Kano Nigeria

Hassan Yunusa Jamilu^*, Habibat Lawal, Udu Sunday Uchenna

The study examined the effects of Jigsaw-IV on students’ attitude towards maintenance and repairs of electrical equipment at colleges of education in Kano-Nigeria. One research question and hypothesis guided the study. The population for the study was sixty-two (62) students, consisting all NCE III Electrical/Electronic Technology Education students at colleges of education in Kano-Nigeria. ...

Jun, 2025 pp. 106-113