ADSU International Journal of Applied Economics, Finance and Management
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description: ADSU International Journal of Applied Economics, Finance and Management Overview The ADSU International Journal of Applied Economics, Finance and Management is a premier scholarly publication of the Department of Economics, Adamawa State University, Mubi, that disseminates advanced research and knowledge in the fields of applied economics, finance, and management. The journal caters to a global audience of academicians, researchers, and professionals, aiming to bridge the gap between theory and practice in these interrelated disciplines in order to facilitate economic development. History The journal was initially established in 2016 under the title ADSU Journal of Economics and Interrelated Disciplines. It was founded with the mission to explore and address the diverse aspects of economics and its related fields. Recognizing the evolving scope and the interdisciplinary nature of modern economic studies, the journal rebranded to ADSU Journal of Applied Economics, Finance and Management. This change reflected a more focused commitment to the practical applications of economic theories, financial management practices, and managerial strategies. In its continuous evolution and pursuit of academic excellence, the journal has now attained significant international visibility and prestige, leading to its current title, ADSU International Journal of Applied Economics, Finance and Management. This rebranding marks its established status in the global academic community and its commitment to fostering international collaboration and dissemination of high-impact research. Scope and Aims The ADSU International Journal of Applied Economics, Finance and Management aims to publish original, high-quality research articles, review papers, and case studies. The journal welcomes contributions that offer innovative insights, empirical findings, and theoretical advancements in areas including, but not limited to: Applied Economics: consumer behaviour, production theory, market structur…
publisher: Department of Economics ADSU, Mubi
language: en
publication name: ADSU International Journal of Applied Economics, Finance and Management
issn: 2550-7869
items: Carbon Transition And Inclusive Welfare Dynamics In Nigeria: Evidence From An ARDL Bounds Testing Approach
items: Roles Of Actors, Adoption Of Innovation, And Challenges Within The Fisheries Innovation System Among Producers In Adamawa State Nigeria
items: Growth Performance And Economic Evaluation Of Broiler Finishers Fed Graded Levels Of Rice Offal Supplemented With A Xylanase–Glucanase Enzyme Complex
items: Moderating Role Of Defence Spending In The Relationship Between National Security And Economic Growth In Nigeria
items: Monetary Liquidity And Bilateral Trade Flows In West Africa: Evidence From An Augmented PPML Gravity Model
items: Electricity Consumption And Manufacturing Output In Sub-Saharan Africa: A Regional Comparative Panel Analysis (1995-2024)
items: Exchange Rate And Economic Growth In Nigeria
items: Impact Of Government Deficit Financing On GDP And Unemployment In Nigeria
items: Effect Of Exchange Rate On Food Prices In Nigeria (1986-2024)
items: Comparative Analysis Of Diversity And Conflict On Performance Of Local Government Staff In Mubi-North And Michika Local Governments Of Adamawa State
items: Industrial Action And The Performance Of Academic Staff And Students In Selected Public Tertiary Institutions In Adamawa State, Nigeria 2015-2026
items: Impact International Committee Of Red Cross Humanitarian Intervention On The Welfare Of Communities Affected By Conflict In Adamawa State
items: Effects Of Political Thuggery On Democratization In Adamawa North Senatorial District: A Study Of 2023 General Election
items: Recapitalisation And The Risk–Return Tradeoff In Banks: Evidence From An Emerging Market
items: Introjected regulation and employee adaptive performance. Moderating role of organizational culture: evidence from some selected secondary schools in kano state
items: Impact Of Naira Exchange Rate Volatility On Inflation Dynamics In Nigeria: An ARCH-Garch Approach
items: Impact Of Foreign Aid On Inflation In Nigeria
items: Effect Of Non-Performing Loan On The Performance Of Selected Commercial Banks In Nigeria
items: Effect Of Kidnapping On Economic Activities In Okene Local Government, Kogi State
items: Artificial Intelligence And E-Governance Transformation: An Assessment Of Institutional Preparedness In Nigerian Ministries, Departments And Agencies (MDAS)
items: Analysis Of Innovation System Of Fish Marketing Among Producers In Adamawa State, Nigeria
items: Analysis Of Influence Of Livelihood Activities On Food Security Among Rural Farming Households In Adamawa State, Nigeria
items: Challenges Of Cattle Marketing During Cash Crunch Period In North-East Nigeria
items: Health Infrastructure Development And Life Expectancy At Birth In Anglophone West African Countries
items: Impact Of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) On Nigeria's Public Debt Stock
items: Effect Of Innovativeness And Proactiveness On The Performance Of Micro-Enterprises In Nasarawa State
items: Moderating Effect Of Audit Committee Independence On The Relationship Between Audit Quality And Earnings Management Of Listed Non-Financial Firms In Nigeria
items: Investigating The Activities Of Phone Snatchers (Shila Boys) In Yola North Local Government: An Assessment Of Government Intervention
items: Impact Of Oil Rents On Non-Resource Tax Revenue: The Moderating Role Of Economic Institutions In Selected Ecowas Member Countries
items: Globalization And The Challenges Of Economic Diplomacy In Africa

Carbon Transition And Inclusive Welfare Dynamics In Nigeria: Evidence From An ARDL Bounds Testing Approach
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description: This study investigates the dynamic relationship between carbon transition indicators and inclusive welfare in Nigeria over the period 1999–2024. The Human Development Index (HDI) is employed as a proxy for inclusive welfare, while carbon dioxide emissions (CO2), energy intensity (ENRGI), and renewable energy consumption (REC) serve as carbon transition indicators, with population (POP) included as a demographic control variable. Annual time-series data were analysed using descriptive statistics, the Phillips–Perron (PP) unit root test, and the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) bounds testing procedure. Results show that the variables are integrated of mixed order: HDI, CO2, REC, and POP are stationary at first difference I(1), while ENRGI is stationary at level I(0), which justifies the use of the ARDL bounds approach rather than conventional cointegration techniques. The computed bounds Fstatistic (6.618) exceeds the upper critical bound at the 5% significance level, confirming a long-run cointegrating relationship among the variables. The long-run and short-run ARDL estimates indicate that energy intensity exerts a significant negative effect on inclusive welfare, while population exerts a significant positive effect; carbon emissions and renewable energy consumption are not statistically significant. The error correction term (−0.327) is negative and significant, implying that approximately 33% of any disequilibrium in inclusive welfare is corrected within one year. Diagnostic tests confirm the absence of serial correlation and heteroskedasticity in the residuals. The study concludes that Nigeria's carbon transition pathway remains structurally inefficient from a welfare standpoint and recommends targeted investment in energy efficiency, diversified renewable energy adoption, and population-responsive welfare policy to reconcile decarbonisation with inclusive human development.
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creator: Yakal Chamsan Samuel
creator: Ekeada Chichi Joy
creator: Ikemona Adofu
creator: Obadiah Jonathan Gimba
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date: 2026-08-28
publication date: 2026-08-28
starting page: 174
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Roles Of Actors, Adoption Of Innovation, And Challenges Within The Fisheries Innovation System Among Producers In Adamawa State Nigeria
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description: The study examined the roles of actors, adoption of innovation, and challenges within the fisheries innovation system in Adamawa State Nigeria. Data were collected from 200 respondents through field survey and analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings revealed that the fisheries innovation system is characterized by the active participation of multiple actors, with the major roles including training manpower (25.0%), production and sales of fish (24.0%), training of other actors (17.5%), supply of funds and credit facilities (7.5%), technology generation (8.0%), and dissemination of generated technologies (7.0%). The study also showed that fish farmers, marketers, extension agents, researchers, feed millers, transporters, and drug dealers each contribute in different ways to the functioning of the system. Results further indicated that 97.0% of respondents were willing to adopt and implement innovations in fish production and marketing, suggesting a high potential for innovation uptake in the study area. However, several constraints were identified as major barriers to effective innovation, including poor access to capital, unfavorable government policies, insecurity/insurgency, inadequate capital, poor access to information, low literacy level, gender bias, and cultural factors. Among these, poor access to capital and insecurity were the most severe challenges. The study concludes that although the fisheries innovation system in Adamawa State has strong actor participation and high adoption potential, its performance is constrained by financial, institutional, and sociocultural limitations. It is recommended that government and stakeholders improve access to credit, strengthen extension services, enhance security, provide supportive policies, and promote inclusive participation to improve the sustainability and productivity of the fisheries sector in Adamawa State.
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creator: Kayam Achaba
creator: Mivanyi Faci Reuben
creator: Thliza Anthony Ngararawa
creator: Emmanuel Inuwa Hassan
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date: 2026-08-28
publication date: 2026-08-28
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Growth Performance And Economic Evaluation Of Broiler Finishers Fed Graded Levels Of Rice Offal Supplemented With A Xylanase–Glucanase Enzyme Complex
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description: This study evaluated the effects of graded levels of rice offal (RO) supplemented with a xylanase–glucanase enzyme complex on the growth performance and economic efficiency of broiler finishers. The experiment was conducted at the Poultry Unit of Adamawa State University Teaching and Research Farm, Mubi, Nigeria.. A total of 180 four-week-old broiler chickens were randomly allotted to four dietary treatments in a completely randomized design, with three replicates of 10 birds each. The experimental diets contained 0% (control), 5%, 10%, and 15% rice offal, each supplemented with a xylanase–glucanase enzyme complex at the manufacturer's recommended level. The feeding trial lasted four weeks. Data were collected on final body weight, average daily weight gain (ADWG), average daily feed intake (ADFI), feed conversion ratio (FCR), feed cost per kilogram of feed, total feed intake, total weight gain, and feed cost per kilogram of weight gain. Data were subjected to analysis of variance using the General Linear Model procedure of IBM SPSS version 23, and treatment means were separated using Dunnett's test at P < 0.05. Results showed that birds fed the 10% RO diet recorded the highest (P < 0.05) final body weight (1,555.90 g), ADWG (34.75 g/day), and ADFI (119.74 g/day), while also achieving the best feed conversion ratio (3.50). Economic evaluation revealed that feed cost per kilogram decreased progressively with increasing RO inclusion, from ₦383.22 in the control diet to ₦332.26 at 15% RO. However, birds fed the 10% RO diet recorded the lowest feed cost per kilogram of weight gain (₦1,217.33), indicating superior economic efficiency compared with the control (₦1,406.42) and other treatments. It was concluded that incorporating 10% rice offal supplemented with a xylanase– glucanase enzyme complex in broiler finisher diets optimizes growth performance while reducing production costs. This feeding strategy provides a practical and economically sustainable alternative for p…
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creator: Midau, A.
creator: Emmanuel, Z. L.
creator: Kayam A.
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date: 2026-08-28
publication date: 2026-08-28
starting page: 446
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Moderating Role Of Defence Spending In The Relationship Between National Security And Economic Growth In Nigeria
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description: This study examined the impact of defence spending, national security and economic growth in Nigeria over the period of 1990–2024, using the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) approach. The study incorporates economic growth as the dependent variable, while terrorism index, defence spending, TIDS (as moderating variable), exchange rate, and foreign direct investment serve as explanatory variables. The bounds test result (F-statistic = 7.050273) confirms the existence of a long-run impact among the variables. The long-run estimates show that terrorism index and moderating variable between defence spending and terrorism index have a negative impact and statistically significant effects on economic growth, respectively, while defence spending, exchange rate and foreign direct investment have a positive impact on economic growth but are statistically insignificant at 5% level of significance, except defence spending is statistically significance at 5% level of significance, In the short run, the error correction term (–0.803997) indicates a 80% speed of adjustment toward equilibrium annually, means is negative, less than 1 and statistically significance at 5% level. The findings suggest that defence spending has not significantly enhanced the security-growth nexus in Nigeria, emphasizing the need for efficient resource allocation and improved security management. The study recommend that to optimize defence spending, government must implement rigorous monitoring and evaluation systems alongside regular independent audits.
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creator: Naomi Malla
creator: Ayodeji Salisu
creator: Egwaikhide Christian Imoudu
creator: Abraham Alexander
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date: 2026-08-28
publication date: 2026-08-28
starting page: 186
ending page: 197

Monetary Liquidity And Bilateral Trade Flows In West Africa: Evidence From An Augmented PPML Gravity Model
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description: This study investigates the extent to which monetary liquidity affects bilateral trade flows in Nigeria, Ghana, and Côte d’Ivoire. Employing an augmented Poisson Pseudo-Maximum Likelihood (PPML) gravity model with data spanning 1990–2023, the analysis considers key macroeconomic variables including exchange rates, inflation, interest rates, GDP, and market size. The results reveal heterogeneous effects across the three countries. In Nigeria, liquidity-driven exchange rate fluctuations and inflation significantly influence bilateral trade flows, reflecting the economy’s sensitivity to external shocks and its oil-dependent export structure. In Ghana, interest rate adjustments constrain trade flows, highlighting the trade-offs inherent in monetary policy, while in Côte d’Ivoire, structural factors and reliance on commodity exports limit the responsiveness of trade to liquidity conditions. The findings confirm that effective monetary liquidity management, coordinated with fiscal policy, is critical for maintaining stable bilateral trade flows and supporting sustainable external sector performance. The study concludes that country-specific and context-driven monetary liquidity strategies, alongside macroeconomic stability measures, are essential for enhancing bilateral trade outcomes in West African economies. The study thus recommends that effective monetary liquidity management, when coordinated with fiscal policy, is crucial for maintaining stable bilateral trade flows and supporting sustainable external sector performance.
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creator: Dungrit Peter Gelle
creator: Umar Ali Auwal
creator: Suleiman Attahiru Dahiru
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date: 2026-08-28
publication date: 2026-08-28
starting page: 246
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Electricity Consumption And Manufacturing Output In Sub-Saharan Africa: A Regional Comparative Panel Analysis (1995-2024)
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description: This paper examines whether electricity consumption's effect on manufacturing output in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is uniform across the region or conditioned by structural differences between its subregions. Using annual panel data (1995-2024) for fifteen SSA countries across East, West, Central, and Southern Africa, the study applies second-generation panel techniques Pesaran's crosssectional dependence test, the CSADF panel unit root test, Westerlund cointegration, and the CS-ARDL/PMG estimator separately to each sub-region. The results reveal marked heterogeneity: electricity consumption has a positive and significant effect on manufacturing output in East, West, and Southern Africa, both short- and long-run, but a negative and insignificant effect in Central Africa. Institutional quality (rule of law) significantly strengthens the relationship in West Africa but is negatively associated with manufacturing output in Central Africa. The findings show that the electricity-manufacturing nexus in SSA cannot be meaningfully understood or acted upon by policy at the regional level alone, since sub-regional infrastructural and institutional differences alter both the sign and significance of the relationship. The paper concludes with region-differentiated policy recommendations.
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creator: Salihu Sani
creator: Abdulganiyu Salami
creator: Godfrey Ofona Ojeka
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date: 2026-08-28
publication date: 2026-08-28
starting page: 198
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Exchange Rate And Economic Growth In Nigeria
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description: This study investigates the effect of exchange rate on the growth of the Nigerian economy, using a multivariate framework that controls for inflation and manufacturing value added. Exchange rate instability remains a major macroeconomic concern in Nigeria due to the country’s heavy dependence on oil exports, high import reliance, and exposure to external shocks. Using annual time-series data from 2000 to 2024, the study applies a vector autoregression (VAR) model, supported by Granger causality and variance decomposition techniques, to examine how fluctuations in the exchange rate influence economic growth while accounting for additional macroeconomic conditions. The results show that exchange rate volatility significantly affects GDP in both the short run and long term. Specifically, depreciation exerts a contractionary effect initially but contributes positively to growth over time through competitiveness channels. The control variables, inflation and manufacturing value added, exhibit weak short-run effects, although manufacturing displays internal persistence consistent with structural rigidities in the Nigerian economy. Granger causality tests reveal a bidirectional causal relationship between GDP and the exchange rate, emphasizing the strong feedback between economic performance and currency stability. Variance decomposition results further show that exchange rate shocks become increasingly influential in explaining long-run fluctuations in GDP. The study concludes that effective exchange rate management, macroeconomic coordination, and structural reforms are essential for promoting stable and sustainable economic growth in Nigeria. It recommends policies aimed at improving exchange rate stability, diversifying the economy, strengthening the productive base, and reducing exposure to external shocks.
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creator: David Ikechukwu Jeremiah
creator: Timipa Stanley Ikidi
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date: 2026-08-28
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starting page: 226
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Impact Of Government Deficit Financing On GDP And Unemployment In Nigeria
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description: This study investigated the impact of government budget deficit financing on macroeconomic performance in Nigeria, focusing on economic growth (GDP) and unemployment (UNE) over the period 1986 to 2024. The study examines the effects of domestic government debt (DGD), foreign government debt (FGD), and exchange rate (EXR) on these key macroeconomic indicators. Employing the Dynamic Ordinary Least Squares (DOLS) estimation technique, the results reveal that domestic government debt has a significant positive impact on GDP, with a 1% increase in DGD associated with an 81.58% rise in output. In contrast, foreign government debt negatively affects GDP, reducing it by 43.02% per 1% increase. In terms of labor market outcomes, domestic debt significantly reduces unemployment by 3.42% per 1% increase, whereas foreign debt increases unemployment by 4.22%, and a 1-unit appreciation in the exchange rate raises unemployment by 0.60%. These findings suggest that internally financed deficits can stimulate economic activity and job creation, consistent with Keynesian theory. At the same time, overreliance on external borrowing may crowd out domestic investment and hinder growth, aligning with neoclassical and crowding-out perspectives. Based on the results, the study concludes that strategic domestic borrowing, efficient resource allocation, and prudent management of foreign debt are essential to enhancing Nigeria’s macroeconomic performance. Accordingly, it recommends prioritizing domestic deficit financing to support growth and employment objectives, monitoring external debt terms to avoid adverse economic effects, and implementing policies to stabilize the exchange rate and support labour market resilience.
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creator: Onozare Halimat Ahmed
creator: Joseph Fefa
creator: Dominic A. Iortyer
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date: 2026-08-28
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Effect Of Exchange Rate On Food Prices In Nigeria (1986-2024)
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description: Nigeria is endowed with enormous agricultural potential, yet food prices have continued to rise amid increasing exchange rate volatility and persistent macroeconomic challenges. The combination of currency instability, growing dependence on imported food and agricultural inputs, and recurring economic imbalances has heightened concerns about food security and price stability in the country. Against this backdrop, this study examined the effect of exchange rate fluctuations on food prices in Nigeria. Specifically, the study investigated the long-run and short-run relationships between exchange rate movements and food prices over the period 1984–2024, while accounting for the influence of oil revenue, interest rate, and agricultural output as key determinants of food price dynamics. The study employed the Vector Error Correction Model (VECM) following confirmation that all variables are integrated of order one, I(1), and cointegrated based on the Johansen test. The long-run results reveal that exchange rate has a positive and statistically significant effect on food prices (β = 1.110, t = 4.460), confirming strong exchange rate pass-through. Oil revenue exerts a significant negative longrun effect (β = –20.761, |t| = 5.641), while interest rate (β = –23.167, |t| = 5.132) and agricultural output (β = –17.954, |t| = 4.627) significantly reduce food prices in the long run. In the short run, exchange rate effects are transmitted with a lag (β = 0.154, t = 2.528), oil revenue increases food prices temporarily (β = 0.916, t = 2.587), and agricultural output reduces food prices (β = –0.789, t = –2.651). The error correction term (–0.496, t = –5.204) indicates that approximately 49.6% of disequilibrium is corrected annually. The study concludes that exchange rate instability remains a major driver of food price inflation in Nigeria, while sustained agricultural expansion and prudent macroeconomic management can mitigate inflationary pressures. It recommends exchange rate stab…
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creator: Saadatu Salawu
creator: Matthew E. Rotimi
creator: Joseph Fefa
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date: 2026-08-10
publication date: 2026-08-10
starting page: 94
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Comparative Analysis Of Diversity And Conflict On Performance Of Local Government Staff In Mubi-North And Michika Local Governments Of Adamawa State
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description: This study examines the comparative analysis of diversity and conflict on the performance of local government staff in Mubi North and Michika Local Government Areas of Adamawa State. The study is anchored on Social Identity Theory and Conflict Theory, which explain how group classification and unequal access to resources contribute to workplace behaviour and performance outcomes. The main objective is to assess how workforce diversity and workplace conflict influence staff performance in the two selected local governments. A crosssectional comparative research design was adopted, and data were collected using structured questionnaires administered to 294 respondents from both LGAs. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequencies, percentages, mean, and standard deviation. Findings reveal that workforce diversity is highly prevalent in both LGAs and is perceived to positively influence staff performance by enhancing innovation, teamwork, and service delivery. However, workplace conflict remains a significant challenge, mainly driven by poor communication, unfair management practices, resource competition, cultural differences, and weak leadership, with poor communication identified as the most dominant factor. The study concludes that while diversity improves performance, its benefits are constrained by unresolved workplace conflict. It recommends improved communication systems, inclusive leadership practices, and fair administrative procedures to enhance performance and reduce conflict in local government administration.
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creator: Umar Abubakar Bobbo
creator: Prof. Umar Dahiru Jongur
creator: Rogers Roland Wazakari
creator: Baba Abubakar
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date: 2026-08-09
publication date: 2026-08-09
starting page: 420
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Industrial Action And The Performance Of Academic Staff And Students In Selected Public Tertiary Institutions In Adamawa State, Nigeria 2015-2026
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description: The Nigeria tertiary education sector has for long suffered industrial action that has often disrupted academic activities and institutional performance. The study investigated industrial action and its effect on academic staff and students’ performance at some chosen public tertiary institutions in Adamawa State, Nigeria. The topic of the study is the persistent strikes in Federal Polytechnic Mubi, Modibbo Adama University, Yola and College of Agriculture, Ganye. This has resulted to academic instability, drop in productivity and delay in students’ progression. The analysis was based on the Karl Marx Conflict Theory of Industrial Disputes. The theory explains industrial disputes on the basis of uneven power relationship and competing interest between worker and employer. The study adopted a descriptive survey study approach and a structured questionnaire was administered to a sample size of 396 respondents recruited from academic personnel and students. Data were examined with frequency counts, percentage, mean and standard deviation. The findings showed that the primary causes of industrial disputes were inadequate wages, limited budget, failure to implement agreements and weak infrastructure. The study further revealed that industrial actions reduce the productivity of academic staff, disrupt teaching and research activities and negatively affect students’ academic performance through delay in graduation, reduction in motivation and disruption of academic calendar. To avert industrial conflicts and to enhance academic stability, the study recommends that the funding of postsecondary institutions be improved, staff entitlements be paid on time, government and union agreements be properly executed and institutional autonomy be expanded.
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creator: Rogers Roland Wazakari
creator: Abraham P. Donatus
creator: Joel Ijidigal Bulus
creator: Baba Abubakar
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date: 2026-08-09
publication date: 2026-08-09
starting page: 393
ending page: 406

Impact International Committee Of Red Cross Humanitarian Intervention On The Welfare Of Communities Affected By Conflict In Adamawa State
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description: Humanitarian crises resulting from the Boko Haram insurgency and communal conflicts in Adamawa State have led to widespread displacement, loss of livelihoods, and increased vulnerability among affected populations. In response, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and other humanitarian actors have implemented various interventions, yet concerns remain regarding their effectiveness in ensuring sustainable welfare, resilience, and community recovery. This study therefore examines the impact of ICRC humanitarian interventions on the management and welfare of conflictaffected communities in Adamawa State. The study is guided by the Human Security Theory, which emphasizes the protection of individuals from multidimensional threats to survival, dignity, and well-being. The specific objectives are to assess the relationship between ICRC interventions and community management, examine their impact on welfare and quality of life, and identify socio-economic factors influencing the effectiveness of these interventions. A mixed-method approach was adopted using questionnaires and semi-structured interviews, while data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and chi-square tests. Findings reveal that awareness, accessibility, adequacy, consistency, and service delivery of ICRC programmes significantly influence effective community management. The interventions also improve household welfare, health status, living conditions, and reduce vulnerability among beneficiaries. However, socio-economic conditions such as low income, varied education levels, and long-term exposure to conflict shape access and utilization of services. The study recommends enhanced community sensitization, decentralization of services, expansion of integrated livelihood and psychosocial support programmes, and improved collaboration with local stakeholders to ensure inclusive and sustainable humanitarian response.
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creator: Dahiru Abubakar
creator: Minnessi Kibikiwa Glenn
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date: 2026-08-09
publication date: 2026-08-09
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Effects Of Political Thuggery On Democratization In Adamawa North Senatorial District: A Study Of 2023 General Election
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description: This study examined the effects of political thuggery on democratization in Adamawa North Senatorial District during the 2023 General Election. Political thuggery remains a major obstacle to democratic consolidation through voter intimidation, electoral violence, manipulation of election outcomes, and declining public confidence in the electoral process. The study sought to examine the causes of political thuggery and assess its influence on voter participation. The Elite Theory served as the theoretical framework. A survey research design was adopted, and data were collected from 391 respondents using structured questionnaires selected through random and purposive sampling techniques. Data were analysed using frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The findings revealed that youth unemployment, poverty, weak enforcement of electoral laws, low political awareness, and substance abuse were the major causes of political thuggery. The study also found that political thuggery intimidated voters, reduced voter turnout, promoted voter apathy, compelled citizens to vote under duress, and weakened public confidence in the electoral process, thereby undermining democratic participation and electoral credibility. The study concluded that political thuggery poses a serious threat to democratic governance in the study area. It recommended the implementation of sustainable youth employment and empowerment programmes, alongside stronger enforcement of electoral laws and improved election security to ensure free, fair, and credible elections.
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creator: Tumba Adamu
creator: Prof. Umar Dahiru Jongur
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date: 2026-08-09
publication date: 2026-08-09
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Recapitalisation And The Risk–Return Tradeoff In Banks: Evidence From An Emerging Market
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description: This study explores the impact of changes in capital structure resulting from recapitalization on the risk-return relationship and stability of banks in an emerging market setting. The analysis deviates from previous literature that examines capital adequacy ratios by breaking down the process of recapitalization into different financing mechanisms, including equity financing, debt financing, derivatives, and asset appreciation. The study uses panel data on Nigerian Deposit Money Banks during the period 2012-2024, using fixed-effects models with Driscoll-Kraay standard errors to account for cross-sectional dependence and macroeconomic shocks. It is observed that there is a clear trade-off between profitability and resilience. The research finds that recapitalization through equity and debt leads to an improvement in the balance sheets' ability to absorb shocks by improving liquidity and lowering non-performing loans. At the same time, recapitalization leads to a temporary decrease in the banks' profits and deposits due to adjustment costs. The use of derivative-based instruments is also shown to depress the profit margins. The results demonstrate that the effectiveness of recapitalisation is conditional on the structure of capital adjustment, thus, highlighting the importance of financing channels in shaping bank behaviour. The study adds empirical evidence to the current body of knowledge on banks and financial stability in that it sheds some light on the risk-reward balance with regard to capital regulation in developing countries.
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creator: Azeez Abiodun Ajibola
creator: Inuwa, Mohammed Bala
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date: 2026-08-09
publication date: 2026-08-09
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Introjected regulation and employee adaptive performance. Moderating role of organizational culture: evidence from some selected secondary schools in kano state
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description: Employee adaptive performance has become a critical determinant of organizational effectiveness in the face of increasingly complex and volatile work environments. In the secondary school of Kano State, teachers are continuously confronted with demands for pedagogical flexibility, curricular adaptation, and professional resilience. Yet the motivational conditions under which adaptive performance is sustained or undermined remain empirically understudied in this context. This study examines the effect of introjected regulation on employee adaptive performance among teachers in selected secondary schools in Kano State, Nigeria, and investigates the moderating role of organizational culture on this relationship. Utilizing a correlational survey research design, the study involved a sample of 150 teachers from five selected secondary schools within Gwale Local Government Area of Kano State. Data were collected using a validated, structured questionnaire adapted from previous studies, while Self-Determination Theory was adopted as the guiding theoretical framework. Two hypotheses were tested using multiple regression analysis with the aid of SPSS version 23. The findings revealed that introjected regulation had a moderate positive and significant effect on employee adaptive performance (β = .29, t = 3.40, p = .001), indicating that internalized pressures such as the desire for approval or avoidance of guilt can moderately enhance adaptive behaviors among secondary school teachers. Furthermore, organizational culture significantly moderated this relationship, such that the positive effect of introjected regulation on adaptive performance was stronger among teachers in schools with higher involvement, consistency, adaptability, and mission-driven cultural profiles. Based on these results, the study recommends the institutionalization of constructive professional recognition and accountability mechanisms to positively channel introjected motivation, and deliberate investmen…
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creator: Riyauddeen Zubairu Maitama
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Impact Of Naira Exchange Rate Volatility On Inflation Dynamics In Nigeria: An ARCH-Garch Approach
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description: Unstable exchange rates and inflation can harm the economy of Nigeria; the ongoing increase in prices has made investors lose confidence in future money management plans. If inflation remains unstable for a long time and there is less investment, prices could become unbalanced in the future. As a result of this problem, this paper looks at how the naira’s volatility relate to inflation, the study aims to find out which economic factors affect how much the exchange rate goes up and down in Nigeria, and also to examine the relationship between changes in currency value and rising prices in Nigeria. This study uses the GARCH model and the Vector Error Correction Model (VECM) as its main methods. The study used yearly data from the Central Bank of Nigeria and the National Bureau of Statistics from 1986 - 2023. The results from the VECM showed that the money supply (MS) and the nominal exchange rate (NER) had a positive and important impact on the inflation rate in Nigeria during the time studied. This finding means that increasing the amount of money in Nigeria can lead to higher prices, or inflation. The study thus recommends that the Central Bank should control how much money is available in the economy. This is because when there is more money available, it usually causes prices to go up (inflation). To keep inflation in check, the CBN needs to keep an eye on how much money is in circulation.
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creator: Umar Ali Auwal
creator: Dungrit Peter Gelle
creator: Abdulkareem Alhassan
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date: 2026-08-09
publication date: 2026-08-09
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Impact Of Foreign Aid On Inflation In Nigeria
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description: This study examines the impact of foreign aid on inflation in Nigeria over the period 1990–2024, with particular emphasis on the roles of exchange rate and money supply in the aid–inflation nexus. Specifically, it investigates whether foreign aid significantly influences inflation, evaluates the role of exchange rate dynamics, and assesses whether money supply strengthens or weakens the impact of aid on price stability. Annual time-series data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, the Augmented Dickey– Fuller (ADF) unit root test, the Johansen cointegration test, and the Dynamic Ordinary Least Squares (DOLS) estimator for long-run analysis. The unit root results confirm that all variables are integrated of order one, I(1), while the Johansen test identifies two long-run cointegrating relationships. The DOLS estimates reveal that foreign aid exerts a positive and statistically significant effect on inflation (β = 29.0017; p = 0.0016), while exchange rate depreciation also significantly increases inflation (β = 0.1201; p = 0.0324). In contrast, money supply shows a positive but statistically insignificant effect (β = 0.9654; p = 0.3022). The model explains approximately 82.7% of variations in inflation (R² = 0.8274). The findings indicate that foreign aid inflows and exchange rate instability are major long-run drivers of inflation in Nigeria, whereas money supply plays a weaker independent role. The study recommends directing aid toward productive sectors, strengthening exchange rate stabilization measures, and enhancing fiscal–monetary policy coordination to safeguard price stability.
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creator: OGIRIMA, Hassana Ozavize
creator: ABU, Michael Maju
creator: Keyi Mathew Dada
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date: 2026-08-09
publication date: 2026-08-09
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Effect Of Non-Performing Loan On The Performance Of Selected Commercial Banks In Nigeria
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description: This study examined the effect of non-performing loans on the performance of selected commercial banks in Nigeria. Specifically, it analyzed the impact of total bad debts, liquidity ratio and capital adequacy ratio on bank performance, measured by return on equity. The study covered eight selected commercial banks in Nigeria, namely Wema Bank, Guaranty Trust Bank, First Bank of Nigeria, United Bank for Africa, Fidelity Bank, Zenith Bank, Unity Bank and First City Monument Bank, using quarterly data from 2014 to 2025. Secondary data were obtained from bank financial statements, Central Bank of Nigeria publications and other relevant sources. The study employed descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, panel unit root tests, Kao and Johansen Fisher panel cointegration tests, and the panel Autoregressive Distributed Lag model. The unit root results showed mixed stationarity among the variables, while the cointegration tests confirmed a long-run relationship among return on equity, non-performing loans, total bad debts, liquidity ratio and capital adequacy ratio. The panel ARDL results showed that non-performing loans had a positive and significant effect on bank performance in both the short run and long run. Total bad debts had a positive but insignificant effect, while liquidity ratio had a positive and significant long-run effect. Capital adequacy ratio had a negative and significant long-run effect on performance. The study concludes that credit-risk conditions, liquidity management and capital structure are important determinants of commercial bank performance in Nigeria. It recommends stronger credit appraisal, improved loan monitoring, effective recovery systems, optimal liquidity management and efficient capital deployment.
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creator: Oluwasegun Memudu
creator: Kehinde Samuel Alehile
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date: 2026-08-09
publication date: 2026-08-09
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Effect Of Kidnapping On Economic Activities In Okene Local Government, Kogi State
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description: This study examined the effect of kidnapping on economic activities in Okene Local Government Area of Kogi State, Nigeria, against the backdrop of rising insecurity and its growing threat to livelihoods and local development. The study specifically sought to assess the extent to which kidnapping affects agricultural productivity, examine its impact on commercial and trading activities, and evaluate its effect on transportation services. A total of 384 questionnaires were administered, out of which 347 valid responses (90.4%) were used for analysis. The study adopted a quantitative approach using a Binary Logistic Regression (Logit) model to estimate the probability of economic disruption, with variables including frequency of kidnapping, proximity to hotspots, intensity of insecurity, family size, and household income. The findings reveal that kidnapping has a statistically significant effect on all three sectors. In agriculture, frequency of kidnapping (Exp(B) = 1.507, p < 0.05), proximity to hotspots (Exp(B) = 6.044, p < 0.05), and intensity of insecurity (Exp(B) = 8.671, p < 0.05) significantly increased the likelihood of disruption. In commerce, the effects were even stronger, with frequency (Exp(B) = 6.184, p < 0.05), proximity (Exp(B) = 11.485, p < 0.05), and intensity (Exp(B) = 208.721, p < 0.01) showing substantial impacts. Similarly, transportation was significantly affected, with frequency (Exp(B) = 4.754, p < 0.05), proximity (Exp(B) = 37.675, p < 0.01), and intensity (Exp(B) = 31.627, p < 0.01) greatly increasing the likelihood of disruption. The study concludes that kidnapping is a major constraint to economic activities in Okene LGA, primarily driven by both actual incidents and the intensity of perceived insecurity. It recommends targeted security interventions in identified hotspots, the creation of secure economic corridors to restore confidence in farming, trading, and transportation, and proactive measures to reduce the frequency of kidnapping thr…
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creator: Husseina Abdullahi
creator: Dominic A. Iortyer
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date: 2026-08-09
publication date: 2026-08-09
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Artificial Intelligence And E-Governance Transformation: An Assessment Of Institutional Preparedness In Nigerian Ministries, Departments And Agencies (MDAS)
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description: The convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and electronic governance (e-governance) has emerged as a defining paradigm in the organization of public administration globally. In Nigeria, the Federal Government has articulated ambitious aspirations to deploy AI and associated technologies across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs); yet systematic assessments of institutional preparedness remain scarce. This paper examines the readiness of Nigerian MDAs to adopt and integrate AI-driven egovernance frameworks, drawing on the Technology-Organization Environment (TOE) framework as the primary theoretical lens. Through a critical synthesis of extant literature, policy documents, and official government reports, the paper identifies significant gaps in digital infrastructure, human capital, regulatory coherence, and organizational culture that constrain the effective integration of AI in Nigeria’s public sector. The study maps prevailing policy initiatives including NITDA’s Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan 2.0 (SRAP 2023–2027), the National Digital Economy and EGovernance Act 2024, and the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 against the requirements for genuine AI-readiness. The paper argues that institutional preparedness is not merely a technological problem but a governance challenge requiring coordinated reforms in leadership commitment, data governance, capacity development, and inter-agency collaboration. A conceptual framework—the MDA-AI Readiness Assessment Model (MARAM) is proposed, anchored on four interdependent pillars: technological infrastructure readiness, human capital and organizational readiness, regulatory and policy readiness, and governance and accountability readiness. The paper recommends that Nigerian MDAs adopt the MARAM framework as a diagnostic tool for phased AI integration, prioritizing investment in digital infrastructure and human capital while strengthening regulatory coherence across existing policy instruments. It further recomme…
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creator: Riyauddeen Zubairu Maitama
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Analysis Of Innovation System Of Fish Marketing Among Producers In Adamawa State, Nigeria
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description: This study analyzed the innovation system of fish marketing among producers in Adamawa state, Nigeria. The study was carried out in Adamawa state which is located at the Northeastern part of Nigeria. Data were collected from primary sources. The data were collected from 200 respondent using structural questionnaire. The data collected were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results reveal actors in innovation system which include: fish marketers, fish producer/farmer, fish feed miller, and fish drug seller. The result reveals that about 49.5%, of respondents‟ were within the age ranging from 41-50 years, while those at the range of 31-40 years had 33%, those range of 21-30 years had 10% respectively. The study also reveals that about 65% of the respondent were male while the remaining percentages (35%) were female. The study revealed that about 26.0% of respondent in the study area. The result reveal majority of respondent 94% had formal education and also the result reveal that majority of respondent belong to membership association and about 97% of the respondent agree if new innovation brought to them, they will adopt and Implement an Innovation in Fish production. The result of linear regression reveals that there were significant in R2 , were 89.75% and F- value (40728.70) which influencing linkage/interaction of respondent in the study area. This indicate that any increase in the value of any of the aforementioned variables will have high influence in the innovation system. Furthermore, the coefficient of age, household size, Experience, level of education, quantity of fish membership of association, quantity of fish produced, and spread of innovation, were found to be significant at 1% and 5% while, marital status and extension contact were found to be not significant. Improving fish marketing innovation in Adamawa State requires better infrastructure, stronger producer associations, and enhanced stakeholder training.
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creator: Kayam Achaba
creator: Madugu, Altine Justine
creator: Mavanyi Ruben Faci
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date: 2026-08-08
publication date: 2026-08-08
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Analysis Of Influence Of Livelihood Activities On Food Security Among Rural Farming Households In Adamawa State, Nigeria
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description: This study examined the influence of livelihood activities on the food security status of rural farming households in Adamawa State, Nigeria. Primary data was the main sources of data which was collected with the aid of structure schedule. Purposive and snowball sampling techniques was used to select 300 farming households from six Local Government Areas across the three senatorial zones of the state. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings of the study revealed that crop production (92.9%), selling of forest products (72.5%), and livestock production/marketing (65.3%) were the most common livelihood activities among respondents. The HFIAS results showed that only 34.7% of households were food secure, while 65.3% experienced varying degrees of food insecurity. Specifically, 25.9% were mildly food insecure, 27.5% moderately food insecure, and 11.9% severely food insecure. The marginal effect estimates indicated that on-farm income (dy/dx = 0.2145), off-farm income (dy/dx = 0.1738), non-farm income (dy/dx = 0.1964), and educational level (dy/dx = 0.0876) had positive and significant effects on household food security. Conversely, age (dy/dx = -0.0418) and household size (dy/dx = -0.0642) negatively and significantly influenced food security status. The study concludes that livelihood diversification plays a vital role in improving food security among rural farming households. Therefore, policies and interventions that promote diversified income opportunities, education, and agricultural productivity are essential for enhancing household welfare and reducing food insecurity in Adamawa State.
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creator: J. Zalkuwi
creator: T. Joshua
creator: A. Joseph
creator: R. M. Faci
creator: A. Kayam
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date: 2026-08-08
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Challenges Of Cattle Marketing During Cash Crunch Period In North-East Nigeria
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description: This study was conducted to examine the Challenges of Cattle Marketing during Cash Crunch Period in North-East Nigeria. Purposive and simple random sampling methods were used to select 495 respondents which form the sample size. A cross sectional survey was carried out with the aid of well-structured questionnaire along with interviews to obtained Primary data for the study. Kendall’s coefficient of concordance was used to identify challenges faced by the cattle marketers. Inadequate cash in circulation as well as poor network (Ā =6.32 and Ā =6.33 respectively) was ranked as the major challenges while lack of government support (Ā =6.63) as a minor challenge. The Kendall's W value of 0.891 indicates a high degree of agreement among the respondents regarding the perceived severity of the various challenges they face. The results shows that cashless policy have seriously affected Cattle marketing and the economy of the marketers in North-East Nigeria. This study therefore, recommend that private and public financial institutions, should provide effective E- marketing, sufficient cash in circulation and also establish platforms for knowledge exchange to address the complex challenges faced by cattle marketers, particularly during challenging periods like the liquidity crisis period.
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creator: Usman, K.
creator: Aliyu, A.
creator: Moses, J. D.
creator: Gabul, P.
creator: Usman, J.
creator: Fatima, B. A.
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 ADSU International Journal of Applied Economics, Finance and Management
date: 2026-07-07
publication date: 2026-07-07

Health Infrastructure Development And Life Expectancy At Birth In Anglophone West African Countries
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description: This study examines the relationship between health infrastructure and Life expectancy in Anglophone West African countries, namely Nigeria, Ghana, Gambia, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, using panel data from 2000-2025. The study employed the Panel Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model to investigate both the long-run and short-run dynamics among the variables. The long-run results revealed that immunization coverage, birth attended by skill health staff as well as specialist surgical workforce have positive and statistically significant effects on life expectancy, indicating that improvement in these aspects of health infrastructure contributes to better health outcomes in the region. Conversely, basic health services and health spending per capita exhibit negative and significant relationships with life expectancy, while hospital bed density shows a negative but significant effect. The short run estimate indicates weak and statistically significant relationship between most health infrastructure variables and life expectancy, suggesting that the impact of health infrastructure on life expectancy is more pronounced in the long-run than in the short run. Country-specific results revealed that heterogeneous effects across Nigeria, Ghana, Gambia, Liberia, and Sierra Leone reflecting differences in national health systems and institutional capacity. The study concludes that strengthening health infrastructure, particularly through increased immunization coverage, and expansion of the specialist health workforce is essential for improving health outcomes in Anglophone West Africa. The study recommended policy efforts should be focused on efficient allocation of health resources and sustainable investment in health infrastructure to enhance life expectancy and reduce under five mortality rate, basic health services, Hospital Beds.
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creator: Willie Wilfred Okoi
creator: Valentine Dan Oku
creator: Ikpi Inyang Ikpi
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 ADSU International Journal of Applied Economics, Finance and Management
date: 2026-07-02
publication date: 2026-07-02
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Impact Of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) On Nigeria's Public Debt Stock
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description: The rising public debt stock in Nigeria, amid declining foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows, raises growing concerns about fiscal sustainability and the macroeconomic implications of capital movements in a commodity-dependent economy. This study examines the impact of FDI on Nigeria's public debt stock from 1981 to 2024, while accounting for the mediating roles of exchange rate, interest rate, and GDP growth. The study is anchored on Dunning's OLI Framework and the Absorptive Capacity Framework, providing an integrated theoretical lens for interpreting the fiscal implications of foreign capital in the Nigerian context. Using the Augmented Dickey-Fuller (ADF) unit root test, Johansen cointegration test, and Vector Error Correction Model (VECM), the study establishes both short-run dynamics and long-run equilibrium relationships. Results show that FDI significantly reduces public debt in the long run (β = −0.7427, t = −5.194), exchange rate depreciation significantly amplifies debt accumulation (β = 1.746, t = 7.345), and GDP growth exerts a stabilizing debt-reducing effect (β = −1.117, t = −2.403). Interest rates are largely insignificant in the long run but exert meaningful short-run pressure. The error correction term (−0.1344) confirms stable equilibrium convergence at 13.4% annually. The study concludes that FDI can reduce Nigeria's debt burden when accompanied by exchange rate stability and broad-based economic growth. Policy recommendations include attracting diversified and productive FDI, stabilizing the naira, pursuing growth-enhancing structural reforms, and coordinating fiscal and monetary policies.
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creator: Ojonoka Maji IBRAHIM
creator: Dominic IORTYER
creator: Aluko OLAWALE
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date: 2026-07-02
publication date: 2026-07-02
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Effect Of Innovativeness And Proactiveness On The Performance Of Micro-Enterprises In Nasarawa State
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description: Innovativeness and proactiveness are widely acknowledged as key drivers of business success, yet their influence on microenterprise performance in emerging markets such as Nasarawa State remains underexplored. This study examines the effect of these entrepreneurial orientations on the performance of microenterprises in Nasarawa State, Nigeria. Anchored on the Dynamic Capabilities Theory, the study adopted a survey research design. Primary data was collected from a representative sample of 403 micro-enterprise owners and managers through structured copies of questionnaire out of the target population of 7,905 registered micro-enterprises in Nasarawa State. In which a combination of purposive and convenience sampling techniques was employed. The data collected was analysed using PLS-SEM. The results indicate that innovativeness significantly enhances micro-enterprise performance by driving product and process improvements, while proactiveness contributes positively by strengthening market responsiveness and competitive positioning. Based on these findings, the study recommends that micro-enterprise owners, policymakers and development agencies in Nasarawa State should prioritize the development of innovative capabilities and proactive strategies to promote improved performance and long-term sustainability of firms.
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creator: IBRAHIM, Ahmed Abdullahi
creator: PAUL, Vincent
creator: AMOS, Magaji
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date: 2026-07-02
publication date: 2026-07-02
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Moderating Effect Of Audit Committee Independence On The Relationship Between Audit Quality And Earnings Management Of Listed Non-Financial Firms In Nigeria
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description: The study addresses the persistent challenge of earnings management in Nigerian non-financial firms, emphasizing the need for robust governance to ensure reliable financial reporting. It investigates how audit quality, measured by audit firm size, audit fees, auditor industry specialization, and auditor tenure, affects earnings management, and examines the moderating role of audit committee independence (ACIND). The study adopts a longitudinal research design using secondary panel data from 50 listed nonfinancial firms in Nigeria over ten years (2015–2024), producing 500 firm-year observations. Earnings management was assessed via standardized abnormal cash flows from operations, abnormal production costs, and abnormal discretionary expenses per Roychowdhury (2006). Data were analyzed with a Random-Effects panel regression model. Results show that audit committee independence significantly and negatively moderates the effects of audit firm size, auditor tenure, and auditor industry specialization on earnings management, enhancing audit quality’s ability to restrain manipulative reporting, whereas its moderation of audit fees was not significant. The study recommends that firms reinforce audit committee independence, regulators enforce stronger governance standards, and auditors collaborate closely with independent committees to mitigate earnings management and improve financial reporting reliability. Keywords: Earnings Management, Audit Quality, Audit Firm Size, Audit Fees, Auditor Industry Specialization, Auditor Tenure, Audit Committee Independence, Nigeria
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creator: Naburgi Musa Mohammed
creator: Musa Hassan
creator: Hussaini Abubakar
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 ADSU International Journal of Applied Economics, Finance and Management
date: 2026-06-11
publication date: 2026-06-11

Investigating The Activities Of Phone Snatchers (Shila Boys) In Yola North Local Government: An Assessment Of Government Intervention
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description: Youths in any society are the engine of growth and development, because they provide the labour force for production of goods and services. They are also the critical segment of the population whose action and inaction can develop or destroy the hegemonies/fabrics of our society. This study is designed to investigate the activities of “Shila Boys” in Yola north local government area, Adamawa State, with a view to assessing government intervention. The activities of criminals, most especially “Shila boys “in Jimeta –the capital of Yola north local government includes phone snatching, stabbing causing injuries especially during night time, the groups also strike to some extent kill their victims using dangerous weapons like knife, machete, cutlass and even guns nowadays. The paper identify poverty, unemployment, drug abuse, lack of parental supervision and increased in drop-out and decadence in education are some of the factors responsible for the crime The effects further expose the inability of the government to effectively curb the activities of the group. The paper made used of primary source by means of interview and secondary source of data The paper conclude and recommend that in order to bring to drastically the activities of the menace, there is need for the government to key in educational sector by way of increased funding and ensuring that youths are educated. There is the need for employment opportunities and creation of skills and vocational centres for youths to be taught on various trades. There is also the need for community policing to enhance the intelligence gathering in reporting suspicious moves. Finally, there is also the need for proper prosecution of the offenders and their prosecutors to serve as deterrents to others. as they carry weapons to perpetrate their devilish act. The research is intended to identify the causes, the impact and the solution of crime especially that of Shila Boys. Five specific objectives will be used to guide the cond…
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creator: Mohammed Musa
creator: Felix Hasley
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date: 2026-06-11
publication date: 2026-06-11
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Impact Of Oil Rents On Non-Resource Tax Revenue: The Moderating Role Of Economic Institutions In Selected Ecowas Member Countries
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description: This study examines the impact of oil rents on non-resource tax revenue in selected ECOWAS countries (Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, Benin, and Niger) over the period 1990–2024, with emphasis on the moderating role of economic institutional quality. Using panel data and applying Panel-Corrected Standard Errors (PCSE) alongside Dynamic Common Correlated Effects (DCCE) for robustness, the findings reveal that oil rents exert a negative and significant effect on non-resource tax revenue, confirming the presence of a fiscal resource curse in the region. Institutional quality, however, shows a positive effect on tax revenue. The interaction term between oil rents and institutional quality is positive and significant in the PCSE model but becomes insignificant under the DCCE robustness check, indicating that the moderating role of institutions is not entirely robust when crosssectional dependence and dynamic effects are considered. The results further indicate that weak institutional frameworks contribute to low domestic revenue mobilization, while stronger institutions enhance tax performance. The study concludes that improving governance, transparency, and accountability is critical for ensuring that oil revenues complement rather than substitute non-resource tax efforts. Policy recommendations emphasize strengthening institutional capacity, diversifying economic activities, and promoting fiscal stability for sustainable revenue generation in ECOWAS countries.
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creator: Adamu Jibir
creator: Umeneanya Chinelo Bridget
creator: Musa Abdu
creator: Haruna Usman Modibbo
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date: 2026-06-11
publication date: 2026-06-11
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Globalization And The Challenges Of Economic Diplomacy In Africa
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description: In recent times, globalization has become a defining feature of the contemporary international system, significantly influencing economic relations among nations through increased trade, investment flows, technological advancement, and international cooperation. However, despite the opportunities associated with globalization, African countries continue to encounter considerable challenges in utilizing economic diplomacy as an effective instrument for achieving sustainable economic development. This study examined globalization and the challenges of economic diplomacy in Africa. The study was anchored on theoretical underpinning of Dependency Theory. A qualitative research design was adopted and the data generated from secondary sources were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. The findings revealed that although globalization has enhanced Africa’s integration into the global economy through increased trade, foreign direct investment, technological exchanges, and regional economic cooperation, the continent continues to face numerous constraints. These include excessive dependence on primary commodity exports, weak institutional and governance structures, inadequate infrastructure, technological deficiencies, policy inconsistencies, and limited bargaining power in international economic negotiations. The study further found that these structural and institutional challenges have undermined the effectiveness of economic diplomacy and constrained Africa’s ability to derive substantial developmental benefits from globalization. The study concludes that while globalization presents significant opportunities for economic transformation, its benefits cannot be fully realized without deliberate efforts to strengthen domestic institutions, promote economic diversification, improve technological capacity, and enhance regional cooperation. The study recommends strengthening regional economic integration frameworks, investing in human capital and technological developm…
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creator: Markus Yohanna Kamale
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 ADSU International Journal of Applied Economics, Finance and Management
date: 2026-06-11
publication date: 2026-06-11
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