EFFECT OF BANK CONSOLIDATION ON PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT: The central tenet of banking sector consolidation was to develop a strong, reliable and diversified banking sector that is capable of playing effective developmental roles in the economy, such as funding of small and medium scale enterprises and becoming a competent and...
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IMPACT OF THE MONEY MARKET IN THE GROWTH OF NIGERIA IN ECONOMY
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The financial system of any financial company provide the catalyst through financial intermediation for productive activities to ensure economic growth and development Olowo (2008).
The Nigerian financial sector is undoubtedly the most important...
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THE ROLE OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN FINANCING SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF UNION BANK OF NIGERIA PLC)
BACKGROUND TO PROBLEM: The various development plans implemented in Nigeria have prioritised the achievement of self-reliance. The rationale behind the establishment of this national objective stems from the considerable expectations placed upon citizens in terms of generat...
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THE ROLE OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF RURAL AREAS IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The importance of the financial sector of an economy, which comprises banks and nonbank financial intermediaries, the regulatory framework and the ever increasing financial products, in stimulating economic growth is widely recognized in the lit...
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A SURVEY ON TAX INCENTIVE AS A CATALYST FOR PERFORMANCE OF BEVERAGE COMPANIES
ABSTRACT: The objective of this study was to examine the influence of tax incentives on the performance of beverage companies, focusing on selected beverage companies in Enugu State as a case study. The research study utilised a survey-based descriptiv...
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AN APPRAISAL OF FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT IN NIGERIA: A SURVEY OF JOURNALISTS PERCEPTION
ABSTRACT: The purpose of this work was to do an evaluative study of the Freedom of Information Act and media practice in Nigeria. The survey research method was adopted. To this end, the researcher issued 220 copies of questionnaire to randomly selected journalis...
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AN EXAMINATION OF THE ROLE OF THE JUDICIARY IN LAW MAKING IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT: The general purpose of this research work was to analyze the Role of the Judiciary in Law Making in Nigeria. The basic objectives of this research were to understand or explore the Role of the Judiciary in Law Making; to understand the impacts and challenges of jud...
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PERCEPTION OF SPORTS JOURNALISM'S ROLE IN NIGERIA'S SPORTS DEVELOPMENT BY THE AUDIENCE
Background Information: Mass media messages are often referred to those directed at a large group of person by means of an electronic medium involving the dissemination of information, knowledge and entertainment to a large diverse, sometimes homogenous but mostl...
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EXAMINATION OF THE ROLE OF CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA AS A CATALYST TO NATIONAL ECONOMIC POLICY AND DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
Background of the Study: Economic policies are deliberate actions by the authority geared towards influencing total spending, output, income, cost of money, employment and other economic activities in an economy. Economic development on the other hand is de...
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CONTRIBUTION OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF NIGERIA
Background to the study: The pursuit of economic development has been a major goal of many developing nations of the world. Developing countries are confronted with several problems such as high rate of poverty and unemployment which have continued to hinder...
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DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A FIXED ASSET MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (A CASE STUDY OF UNITED AFRICAN COMPANY OF NIGERIA (UACN) DEVELOPMENT COMPANY PLC LAGOS)
ABSTRACT: In light of the expeditious advancement in Computer Technology, a multitude of organisations have wholeheartedly embraced the utilisation of computer resources within their operational framework, thereby facilitating the attainment of their predetermined objectives. Ele...
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AN INVESTIGATION INTO ACCOUNTING POLICIES OF BANKS
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Since the beginning of corporate form of business entity in Nigeria, the banking sector has been playing important role in promoting economic growth and development by way of providing liquidity and capital in form of loans to firms and private individual...
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THE ROLE OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN FINANCING SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES
ABSTRACT: The topic of dissertation is The Role Of Commercial Banks In Financial Small Scale Industry In Nigeria. A case study of union bank of Nigeria plc.The major objective of the study is to ascertain the extent to which union bank of Nigeria plc has helped to financial small...
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EFFECT OF CITIZEN JOURNALISM ON NEWS OBJECTIVITY IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The mass media are seen as advances in science and technology in a culture, as well as catalysts for social and economic transformation in that society (Melkote, 1991). The mass media's actions are assumed to mobilize human and materi...
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EFFECT OF CONFLICT ON AGRICULTURAL OUTPUT: A STUDY OF THE FULANI-HERDSMEN AND TIV-FARMERS CRISIS IN GUMA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, BENUE STATE
ABSTRACT: This study is primarily concerned with examining the impact of conflict on agricultural productivity. Specifically, it aims to investigate the repercussions of the ongoing fulani-herdsmen and tiv-farmers crisis in the guma local government area of benue state. The schol...
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VALUE RELEVANCE OF ACCOUNTING INFORMATION OF LISTED INDUSTRIAL GOODS FIRMS IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background to the Study: Accounting is regarded as the language of business used by corporate firms in communicating their financial positions to...
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THE PROVISION OF PUBLIC AMENITIES AND ITS IMPACT ON SMALL SCALE VENTURES IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: Good and sufficient infrastructure is a key stimulus to the development of small scale enterprises are catalysts in the socio...
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THE CORRELATION BETWEEN PROFICIENT CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION AND THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE NIGERIAN INSURANCE SECTOR: A CASE STUDY OF LEADWAY ASSURANCE COMPANY
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study: The origin of the insurance industry in Nigeria, as stated by Augustine and Brennan (2012), can be attributed to the British...
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THE IMPORTANCE OF SHIPPING TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND: Shipping has for a long time been recognized as one of the strong catalysts for socio-economic development. Back in 1776, Adams Smith note...
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THE IMPORTANCE OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION TRAINING OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN TEACHING AND LEARNING
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background to the study: Technical and Vocational Education and Training has been regarded as the bedrock to sustainable technology development progra...
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THE INDISPENSABILITY OF ACCOUNTING SYSTEM IN THE CONTROL OF PUBLIC EXPENDITURE
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
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THE INFLUENCE OF SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT ON STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Generally, in the whole world, particularly in Nigeria, education has been considered to be the corner stone for development....
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THE IMPACT OF PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICES
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background to the Study: The Chambers Universal Learners Dictionary define a library as a building or room containing a collection of books or so...
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THE EFFECTS OF RADIO ON THE ADVANCEMENT OF SPORTS IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Mass media messages are often referred to those directed at a large group of person by means of an electronic medium involving the dissemination of information, knowledge and e...
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THE IMPACT OF FINANCIAL POLICY ON NIGERIAN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY AND OUTPUT
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study: It is impossible to overstate the significance of agriculture in the process of bringing about economic growth and devel...
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THE IMPACT OF HUMAN RESOURCES POLICIES ON EMPLOYEES PERFORMANCE
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background To The Study: Management of human resources policies of is general to the growth and survival of any organization particularly those of the...
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THE IMPACT OF MICROCREDIT FINANCE IN THE PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUMS BUSINESS ENTERPISES
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background to the Study: The Nigerian government has over the years embarked on series of policy and institutional reforms aimed at enhancing the low...
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THE EFFECT OF OWNERSHIP ON POLITICAL CAMPAIGN AND REPORTING IN NIGERIA, A STUDY OF GUARDIAN NEWSPAPER
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION: This paper evaluates Nigerian press reportage of political campaign during the 2011 presidential election. The major focus of the paper is to assess the role of the Nigerian press in the strugg...
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THE IMPACT OF ADVERTISING AND PROMOTIONAL STRATEGIES ON ORGANIZATION
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Advertising consist of all the activities in presenting to a group. A non personnel, oral or visual, openly sponsored message...
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THE INFLUENCE OF ADVERTISING AND PROMOTIONAL STRATEGIES ON ORGANISATIONS
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study: Advertising encompasses the comprehensive array of endeavours involved in effectively conveying information or promoting prod...
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THE IMPACT OF ETHNICITY ON NIGERIA PUBLIC SERVICE
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: The term ‘ethnicity’ has its roots in the Greek term ethnos/ethnikos, which was commonly used to describe pagans,...
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A CRITICAL EXAMINATION OF THE EFFECT OF INCREASING EXTERNAL DEBT OBLIGATIONS ON THE NIGERIAN ECONOMY
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
AN OVERVIEW OF NIGERIA’S EXTERNAL DEBT
The management of Nigeria's external debt has posed a significant macroeconomic challenge, particularly sinc...
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THE ECONOMIC IMPORTANCE OF FERMENTATION
CHAPTER ONE
Introduction: Fermentation is the chemical transformation o organic substances into simpler compounds by the action of enzymes, complex organic catalysts which are produced by microorganisms such as molds yeasts or bacterial. Enzymes act by...
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DEVELOPMENT OF TECHNICAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND THE STATE OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AREAS IN NIGERIA
INTRODUCTION
The distribution of proven and proved yield-enhancing agricultural technology aimed at achieving national development is significantly influenced by both physical and institutional infrastructure. Development as a concept has been thorough...
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AN EXAMINATION OF THE ROLE OF THE JUDICIARY IN LAW MAKING IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT: The general purpose of this research work was to analyze the Role of the Judiciary in Law Making in Nigeria. The basic objectives of this research were to understand or explore the Role of the Judiciary in Law Making; to understand the impacts and challenges of jud...
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POOR ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE AND ITS IMPACT ON RURAL DEVELOPMENT
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background of the study: It is widely acknowledged that Nigerian roads are typically in a state of dilapidation, inadequately maintained, or completel...
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PERCEPTION AND ATTITUDE OF MEN OF CHILD BEARING AGE TOWARDS THE USE OF FAMILY PLANNING BY THEIR SPOUSES
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study: Family planning in couples is rarely discussed because the practice is less likely to be endorsed by the male partner. Family...
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The Role of Alpha Lipoic Acid and Olive Oil on Metabolic Syndrome Associated with Letrozole-induced Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
INTRODUCTION
A prevalent reproductive endocrine disorder called polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) affects 5–10% of females who are of reproductive age. Over 116 million women globally, according to estimates from the World Health Organization (WHO), have PCOS. Hy...
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ACETYLATION OF CORN COB AND MANGO KERNEL KINETICS AND APPLICATION FOR NON -AQUEOUS ADSORPTION PROCESS
1.0INTRODUCTION
Oil is the life blood of any modern industrial society. It fuels the machineries and lubricates the wheels of the world’s production. It is one of the most important energies and raw material sources for synthetic polymers and chemicals worldwide (Hussein et al., 2...
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ACETYLATION OF SELECTED AGRICULTURAL WASTES KINETICS AND APPLICATION FOR OIL SPILL CLEAN UP
1.1Background of the study
Energy is the prime mover for all developed and developing nations. Crude oil is the major global source of energy. However, its exploration has resulted in serious environmental pollution ranging from air, water and soil pollutions. One of th...
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CHARACTERISATION AND APPLICATION OF NATIVE AND CROSS-LINKED CASHEW (Anacardium occidentaleL.) GUM IN TABLETTING
ABSTRACT
The exudatefrom cashew tree, referred to as cashew gum (CG) had been investigated for use as binder in conventional tablet formulations. In this study,-clinroksesd derivatives of
the gum were synthesized and invgeastei d for their physicochemical anpdhysicotechnicla View Details
DEPURATION STUDIES ON KADUNA REFINERYWASTEWATER USING MODIFIED Cu-DOPED GOETHITE CATALYST
ABSTRACT
Undoped and copper doped goethite catalysts weresynthesized and applied in Fenton depuration of Kaduna refinery wastewater. The percentage of copper in the doped catalysts are 0.2 wt% copper in Cu-doped (A), 1.6 wt% copper in Cu-doped (B) and 3.3 wt% copper in Cu-doped (C), res...
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DEVELOPMENT AND HEAT TRANSFER SIMULATION OF EPOXIDIZED JATROPHA BIOLUBRICANT FOR SPARK IGNITION ENGINES
ABSTRACT
Vegetable oils need to be chemically modified before being used for biolubricant production for internal combustion engines applications. One of the most effective chemical modifications for vegetable oils is epoxidation of its double bonds. In this work, Crude Jatropha oil (CJ...
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DEVELOPMENT OF PILOT SIZE PROCESS FOR ZEOLITE Y AND ZSM-5 PRODUCTION FROM KANKARA KAOLIN
ABSTRACT
The successes recorded at the laboratory for the synthesis of zeolite Y and ZSM-5 using Kankara kaolin sourced from Katsina state, Nigeria as starting material necessitated the need for upscale of the production process. This thesis focused on the development of three pilot siz...
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E-Administration and Public Service Delivery in Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) in Nigeria
1.1Background
One of the most revolutionary realizations in the organization of human societies and one that takes on the magnitude of a necessity to human survival is the discovery that institutions could be designed to cater for the interests of members of the society...
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EVALUATION OF THE BIODIESEL POTENTIALS OF SELECTED PLANT BIOMASSES IN IBADAN NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
There has been an increasing emphasis on renewable sources of energy following recurrent economic crises and environmental concerns associated with petrodiesel. In Nigeria, there is an abundance of oil-bearing inedible plant biomasses, which are underutilized. Research into bio...
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BIBLICAL ANALYSIS OF THE WORK OF THE YOUTH AND ITS IMPLICATIONS IN THE CHURCH: CASE STUDY OF KEM DISTRICT, GONGOLA DIOCESE
ABSTRACT
This study investigates the biblical foundations, current practices, challenges, and opportunities associated with youth work within the church, focusing specifically on the Kem District of the Gongola Diocese. The research und...
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AN EVALUATION OF THE EFFECT OF BUDGET DEFICIT ON THE ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA (1993-2023)
1.1 Background to the Study
Economic growth remains a fundamental objective for governments worldwide, particularly in developing economies like Nigeria, where macroeconomic stability is often threatened by persistent budget deficits. A budget deficit o...
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An appraisal of the influence of social media on phonological change in Nigerian Pidgin
An appraisal of the influence of social media on phonological change in Nigerian Pidgin
Background of the study
Social media has transformed communication practices worldwide, and Nigerian Pidgin is no exception...
The impact of urbanization on the phonological systems of Nigerian indigenous languages
The impact of urbanization on the phonological systems of Nigerian indigenous languages
Background of the study
Urbanization is reshaping societies across Nigeria, with significant consequences for indigenous la...