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Research paper thumbnail of Effects of renewable energy consumption and financial development: Using Nigeria’s economy as a case study

Energy Conversion and Management: X

Research paper thumbnail of Gender Variations and Inequity in Health Care Financing: Evidence from Southeast Nigeria

International Journal of Health Services

Health care is central to sustainable development, but it is underfunded in many developing count... more Health care is central to sustainable development, but it is underfunded in many developing countries such as Nigeria. This study empirically examined gender variations and inequity in health care financing in Southeast Nigeria. To decompose the Gini coefficient and analyze inequity by gender and differences in health care financing among states in the region, Dagum's approach for decomposition of the Gini coefficient is used. Empirical results showed that gender inequity exists in health care financing in Southeast Nigeria. In addition, variations in health care financing inequity among states in the Southeast region were found. Based on the foregoing, the study recommends that when implementing health care financing reforms, different population groups be covered in order to achieve the broader equity and effectiveness goals. Furthermore, governments in various states should step up efforts to assist disadvantaged and oppressed communities, such as poor indigenous people, in t...

Research paper thumbnail of Identity and Sports Marketing in Africa: A General Review

The Open Sports Sciences Journal

Background: Sports marketing is distinct from other consumer products, and that producers of spor... more Background: Sports marketing is distinct from other consumer products, and that producers of sport experience cannot foresee the outcome, certain events are unpredictable, and results are unknown. Aim: The study purpose was to examine and review identity and sports marketing in Africa. Methods: The study used qualitative data and relevant literature reviews, using past literally works and secondary data. Results: The study showed that the distinction between personal and social identity is frequently misleading, hiding both the parallels and linkages between two ostensibly different levels of identity. Moreover, the sports sector has the potential to contribute to Africa's industrial prosperity significantly. Findings of these results related to personal (self) and social identity and other practical implications are discussed. Conclusion: The study concluded that positive self-identity helps African athletes to have a positive image about themselves which enhances their sportin...

Research paper thumbnail of Effect of Retail Management on Customers Buying Decision: A Review of Literature

Research paper thumbnail of Air pollution and economic growth nexus in Nigeria: the case for environmental sustainability

IOP conference series, Mar 1, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Effect of technological innovation capabilities on the performance of selected manufacturing small and medium enterprises in Lagos State

F1000Research

Background: The issue of technological adoption and innovation in businesses as always been a big... more Background: The issue of technological adoption and innovation in businesses as always been a big problem to organizations, especially manufacturing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Lagos state, Nigeria. The emphasis has therefore always been on how to adopt new technologies and innovations in improving and scaling profit or the profitability heights in businesses or SMEs. Methods: The main purpose of this research work is to have an understanding of the effect of technological innovation capabilities on the performance of selected manufacturing SMEs in Lagos State. This research work made use of a descriptive and causal research design as well as survey methods to examine whether technological learning capability affects the profitability of selected manufacturing SMEs in Lagos State and to determine whether resource allocation capability promotes sales growth amongst these manufacturing SMEs. Results: Findings showed that research and development capability have a significan...

Research paper thumbnail of Infrastructural Challenges in Nigeria and the Effect on the Nigerians Economy: A Review of Literature

Environmental and Earth Sciences Research Journal, 2021

Infrastructure development is a critical prelude to economic growth and development on a global s... more Infrastructure development is a critical prelude to economic growth and development on a global scale. Most emerging economies with infrastructure deficits have little chance of establishing a sustainable route to national growth, as attracting FDI and advancing essential and noncritical sectors of the economy are near-impossible. Nigeria is trapped in this heinous predicament. Over the years, various administrations have failed to prioritize the building of critical infrastructure. Budgeting has frequently prioritized recurrent expenditures over infrastructure development, leaving the country in a dismal and awful condition of infrastructural presence. This study examines infrastructural challenges in Nigeria and their effect on the Nigerian economy. The research mainly relies on a secondary data source, employs the descriptive approach, and finds that Nigeria's infrastructural state results from state actors' continual negligence. It thus recommends that effective manageme...

Research paper thumbnail of Effects of renewable energy consumption and financial development: Using Nigeria’s economy as a case study

Energy Conversion and Management: X

Research paper thumbnail of Gender Variations and Inequity in Health Care Financing: Evidence from Southeast Nigeria

International Journal of Health Services

Health care is central to sustainable development, but it is underfunded in many developing count... more Health care is central to sustainable development, but it is underfunded in many developing countries such as Nigeria. This study empirically examined gender variations and inequity in health care financing in Southeast Nigeria. To decompose the Gini coefficient and analyze inequity by gender and differences in health care financing among states in the region, Dagum's approach for decomposition of the Gini coefficient is used. Empirical results showed that gender inequity exists in health care financing in Southeast Nigeria. In addition, variations in health care financing inequity among states in the Southeast region were found. Based on the foregoing, the study recommends that when implementing health care financing reforms, different population groups be covered in order to achieve the broader equity and effectiveness goals. Furthermore, governments in various states should step up efforts to assist disadvantaged and oppressed communities, such as poor indigenous people, in t...

Research paper thumbnail of Identity and Sports Marketing in Africa: A General Review

The Open Sports Sciences Journal

Background: Sports marketing is distinct from other consumer products, and that producers of spor... more Background: Sports marketing is distinct from other consumer products, and that producers of sport experience cannot foresee the outcome, certain events are unpredictable, and results are unknown. Aim: The study purpose was to examine and review identity and sports marketing in Africa. Methods: The study used qualitative data and relevant literature reviews, using past literally works and secondary data. Results: The study showed that the distinction between personal and social identity is frequently misleading, hiding both the parallels and linkages between two ostensibly different levels of identity. Moreover, the sports sector has the potential to contribute to Africa's industrial prosperity significantly. Findings of these results related to personal (self) and social identity and other practical implications are discussed. Conclusion: The study concluded that positive self-identity helps African athletes to have a positive image about themselves which enhances their sportin...

Research paper thumbnail of Effect of Retail Management on Customers Buying Decision: A Review of Literature

Research paper thumbnail of Air pollution and economic growth nexus in Nigeria: the case for environmental sustainability

IOP conference series, Mar 1, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Effect of technological innovation capabilities on the performance of selected manufacturing small and medium enterprises in Lagos State

F1000Research

Background: The issue of technological adoption and innovation in businesses as always been a big... more Background: The issue of technological adoption and innovation in businesses as always been a big problem to organizations, especially manufacturing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Lagos state, Nigeria. The emphasis has therefore always been on how to adopt new technologies and innovations in improving and scaling profit or the profitability heights in businesses or SMEs. Methods: The main purpose of this research work is to have an understanding of the effect of technological innovation capabilities on the performance of selected manufacturing SMEs in Lagos State. This research work made use of a descriptive and causal research design as well as survey methods to examine whether technological learning capability affects the profitability of selected manufacturing SMEs in Lagos State and to determine whether resource allocation capability promotes sales growth amongst these manufacturing SMEs. Results: Findings showed that research and development capability have a significan...

Research paper thumbnail of Infrastructural Challenges in Nigeria and the Effect on the Nigerians Economy: A Review of Literature

Environmental and Earth Sciences Research Journal, 2021

Infrastructure development is a critical prelude to economic growth and development on a global s... more Infrastructure development is a critical prelude to economic growth and development on a global scale. Most emerging economies with infrastructure deficits have little chance of establishing a sustainable route to national growth, as attracting FDI and advancing essential and noncritical sectors of the economy are near-impossible. Nigeria is trapped in this heinous predicament. Over the years, various administrations have failed to prioritize the building of critical infrastructure. Budgeting has frequently prioritized recurrent expenditures over infrastructure development, leaving the country in a dismal and awful condition of infrastructural presence. This study examines infrastructural challenges in Nigeria and their effect on the Nigerian economy. The research mainly relies on a secondary data source, employs the descriptive approach, and finds that Nigeria's infrastructural state results from state actors' continual negligence. It thus recommends that effective manageme...