INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP, BUSINESS AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
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description: The International Journal of Entrepreneurship, Business and Scientific Research (IJEBSR) is a highly visible and indexed bi-monthly publication of the Institute of Education, Management and Professional Studies (IEMPS). This publication is a clear demonstration to the actualization of one of our objectives to provide both online and offline journals for the publication of multidisciplinary research articles in order to support research and innovation and make significant contribution to the body of knowledge globally.
publisher: Institute of Education, Management and Professional Studies
language: en
publication name: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP, BUSINESS AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
items: ASSESSMENT OF THE ROLES OF DIGITAL INNOVATIVE PRACTICES ON SUSTAINABLE LEARNING IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN RURAL AREAS OF ANAMBRA STATE
items: IMPACT OF ICT COMPETENCE ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF OFFICE TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT (OTM) STUDENTS IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN DELTA STATE
items: APPLICATION OF ICTS TOOLS AND LIBRARY SERVICES PROVISION IN THE UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR, NIGERIA
items: DIGITAL GIG WORK AND POVERTY REDUCTION AMONG YOUTHS IN MINNA METROPOLIS, NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
items: DILEMMAS OF CORRUPT DEFENSE EXPENDITURES AND NIGERIA NATIONAL SECURITY, 2015-2023
items: TERRORISM SYMPATHISERS, CONFLICT ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND WAR AGAINST TRANSBORDER TERRORISM IN NIGERIA
items: IMPACT OF FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY AND FINANCIAL INCLUSION ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA: AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS 2009 - 2024
items: DIGITIZED RECORD KEEPING PRACTICES, SCHOOL-BASED DECISION-MAKING AND ADMINISTRATIVE EFFECTIVENESS OF PUBLIC SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL PRINCIPALS IN LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA
items: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS IN STUDENT PERFORMANCE MONITORING: A PLANNING PERSPECTIVE IN NORTH-EAST NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
items: CODE SWITCHING AS A POLITICAL ACT
items: EFFECTS OF REMOTE WORK ON EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY AND JOB SATISFACTION IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION, KEBBI STATE
items: CLOTHING AND TEXTILE ENTREPRENEURSHIP AS A TOOL FOR YOUTH EMPOWERMENT AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCE IN ABIA STATE, NIGERIA
items: EFFECT OF PROJECT-BASED LEARNING STRATEGY ON STUDENTS’ SKILL ACQUISITION AND ENTREPRENEURIAL ENGAGEMENT IN HOME ECONOMICS IN UMUAHIA NORTH LGA OF ABIA STATE
items: INFLUENCE OF ETHICAL COMPLIANCE IN BUDGETARY ALLOCATION AND DISBURSEMENT ON LECTURERS’ PRODUCTIVITY IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN RIVERS STATE
items: ENTREPRENEURIAL TRUSTWORTHINESS PRACTICE AND PERFORMANCE AMONG SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES IN RIVERS STATE.
items: SUSTAINABLE HUMAN RELATIONS MANAGEMENT: ENHANCING WORKPLACE ETHICS AND EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT IN A GLOBALIZED ERA
items: SUPERVISORY MECHANISMS AND ETHICAL ACCOUNTABILITY IN THE UTILIZATION OF INTERNALLY GENERATED REVENUE (IGR) OF UNIVERSITIES IN BAYELSA STATE, NIGERIA
items: INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES FOR ALIGNING HIGHER EDUCATION WITH LABOUR MARKET DEMAND IN THE 21ST CENTURY IN NIGERIA
items: LEADERSHIP FOR SUSTAINABILITY: COMPETENCIES AND DEVELOPMENT PATHWAYS FOR SCHOOL PRINCIPALS
items: ICT FACILITIES UTILIZATION: A VITAL TOOL FOR TRANSFORMATION OF TEACHING AND LEARNING OF OTM COURSES IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN NIGERIA.
items: WORKPLACE ETHICS AND ENGAGEMENT PRACTICES AMONG HEADS OF DEPARTMENT IN FACULTIES OF EDUCATION IN UNIVERSITIES IN RIVERS STATE
items: THE ROLE OF INSTITUTIONAL QUALITY IN FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT INFLOWS IN NIGERIA
items: ROLE OF ICT COMPETENCE OF SCHOOL SUPERVISORS IN ENHANCING EFFECTIVE EDUCATIONAL MONITORING
items: KEKE BAN POLICY AND PERFORMANCE OF SMES WITHIN YENAGOA METROPOLIS OF BAYELSA STATE, NIGERIA
items: LEVERAGING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TOOLS FOR TEACHERS’ INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY IN STRENGTHENING GLOBAL BEST PRACTICES IN PUBLIC SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN PORT HARCOURT METROPOLIS.
items: CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF PORT CONGESTION IN NIGERIA: THE WAY FORWARD
items: THE IMPACT OF HUMAN RESOURCE PRACTICES ON PERFORMANCE OF SECURITY AGENCIES IN DEVELOPING ECONOMIES
items: INADEQUATE FUNDING IN MANAGING EDUCATION: OPPORTUNITIES, INNOVATIONS AND CHALLENGES
items: DIGITAL ETHICS IN VIRTUAL CLASSROOMS AND EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
items: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND CLIMATE CHANGE IN NEMBE BAYELSA STATE

ASSESSMENT OF THE ROLES OF DIGITAL INNOVATIVE PRACTICES ON SUSTAINABLE LEARNING IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN RURAL AREAS OF ANAMBRA STATE
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description: This study will assess the roles of digital innovative practices on sustainable learning in secondary schools in rural areas of Anambra State. The study will be guided by three research questions. The study will employ a descriptive survey research design. The population will consist of 51,444 students enrolled in public secondary schools in Anambra State. Taro Yamene’s formula will be used to determine a sample size of 397. The instrument for data collection will be a self-developed questionnaire organized into four clusters, each addressing one research question. Each cluster will have eight (8) items, thereby making it a total of 24 questionnaire items. The instrument will use a 4-point rating scale: Strongly Agree (4), Agree (3), Disagree (2) and Strongly Disagree (1). Three research experts will validate the instrument, while its internal consistency will be determined using Cronbach’s Alpha based on a trial test involving 20 students in public secondary schools in Enugu State. Mean and standard deviation will be used to analyze data related to the research questions.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Innovation, Digital Innovation, Sustainable Learning, Digital Innovation Practices
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creator: Forgive Nkiru ; Amaefule
creator: Regina Nwamaka ; Chukwu
creator: Lucy Uchenna Oguoma
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EDUCATION, SOCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-06-11
publication date: 2026-06-11
starting page: 1
ending page: 13

IMPACT OF ICT COMPETENCE ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF OFFICE TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT (OTM) STUDENTS IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN DELTA STATE
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description: This study examines the impact of ICT competence on the academic performance of Office Technology and Management (OTM) students in tertiary institutions in Delta State, Nigeria. ICT competence has become a critical requirement in modern office education due to the increasing digitalization of administrative processes and learning environments. The study adopted descriptive survey research design, the study was carried out in four tertiary institutions in Delta state namely Federal College of Education (Technical) Asaba, Delta State College of Education Warri, Delta state University Abraka and University of Delta Agbor. The population of the study comprised 102 students in OTM .Convenient sampling technique was used to select eighty (80) from the population of the study The instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire tittled Impact of ICT Competence on the Academic Performance of Office Technology and Management Students in Tertiary Institutions in Delta State Questionaire (ITCCAPOTMSQ).The instrument was validated by two experts in measurement and evaluation Federal College of Education (Technical) Asaba and another from OTM department University of Delta Agbor. The corrections and recommendations provided were utilized to enhance the quality of the instrument employed for data collection. The reliability of the instrument was established using the Cronbach Alpha technique, which produced a reliability coefficient of 0.73, indicating that the instrument was reliable for the study. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions and analyze the data collected. The findings indicate that while ICT competence significantly enhances academic performance, the effectiveness of ICT integration in tertiary institutions largely depends on the availability of adequate infrastructure, institutional support, and continuous ICT training.Based on the findings, it was recommended that Tertiary institutions in Delta State should provide adeq…
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: ICT Competence, Academic Performance, Office Technology and Management Tertiary Institutions
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creator: Augustina Ndidi Chiedu
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP, BUSINESS AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-06-01
publication date: 2026-06-01
starting page: 63
ending page: 79

APPLICATION OF ICTS TOOLS AND LIBRARY SERVICES PROVISION IN THE UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR, NIGERIA
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description: The study investigated the application of ICTs and library services provision in University of Calabar, Nigeria. To achieve this purpose, four research questions with four corresponding null hypotheses were formulated to guide the study: computer, Internet, photocopying machine, CD-ROM while the dependent variable is library services provision in universities. Literature was reviewed based on the sub-variables used in the study. The research design used was survey design and the instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire. A total number of seventy-five (75) librarians and para-professionals as respondents were sampled for the study, using the census sampling technique. The instrument used was validated by experts and the reliability was ascertained using Cronbach alpha. Data collected was analysed using Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation. The findings of the study showed that there is a significant relationship between application of computer and library services provision in University of Calabar, Nigeria. Also, there is significant relationship between application of Internet and library service provision in University of Calabar, Nigeria. Based on this finding, it was recommended that University management should provide ICT facilities to the library, Internet facilities should be made available in the library to enhance circulation services, Government should make Internet facilities available and accessible to students, well spirited individual and co-operate organisation should equally assist in the provision of ICT facilities in the library.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Computer, Internet, ICT facilities, Library Services, University
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creator: Lovina Ikang Ita
creator: Oladapo James Omoju
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP, BUSINESS AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-05-03
publication date: 2026-05-03
starting page: 48
ending page: 62

DIGITAL GIG WORK AND POVERTY REDUCTION AMONG YOUTHS IN MINNA METROPOLIS, NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
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description: This study investigated the impact of digital gig work on poverty reduction among youths in Minna Metropolis, Niger State, Nigeria. It specifically examined youths’ participation in digital gig work, assessed its contribution to poverty alleviation, and identified challenges faced by gig workers. The study adopted a descriptive and explanatory survey research design. A sample of 384 youths engaged in digital gig work was selected using a multistage sampling technique, combining purposive, snowball, and convenience sampling. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics (frequency, percentage, mean) and inferential statistics (Pearson correlation and regression analysis). Findings revealed that most digital gig workers were males aged 23–27 years with ND/NCE or BSc qualifications. Ride-hailing and online freelancing were the most common types of gig work. Average monthly income ranged between ₦30,000 and ₦80,000, indicating that gig work partially contributes to poverty reduction. Inferential analysis showed a positive and significant relationship between participation in digital gig work and poverty reduction (r = 0.62, β = 0.48, p < 0.05). Despite these benefits, challenges such as income instability, lack of social protection, and irregular work schedules limit the full potential of digital gig work in alleviating poverty. The study concludes that digital gig work provides meaningful income opportunities and enhances living standards for youths in Minna Metropolis, but supportive policies, financial access, skills development, and entrepreneurial initiatives are necessary to maximize its impact. The findings contribute to knowledge by providing empirical evidence on the role of digital gig work in poverty reduction within smaller urban centres in Nigeria. Based on these findings, the study recommends that government and relevant stakeholders provide digital skills training to enhance youths’ productivity in gig wo…
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Digital Gig Work, Youths, Poverty Reduction, Minna Metropolis, Nigeria
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creator: STEPHEN1 JIYA
creator: J. C. Onuoha
creator: N.D. Eneogu
creator: G.O. Ugwonna
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP, BUSINESS AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-05-03
publication date: 2026-05-03
starting page: 31
ending page: 46

DILEMMAS OF CORRUPT DEFENSE EXPENDITURES AND NIGERIA NATIONAL SECURITY, 2015-2023
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description: The paper examined dilemmas of corrupt defense expenditures and Nigeria national security. As a result of insecurity in different forms in Nigeria such as Boko Haram activities, banditry, Islamic State's West Africa Province (ISWAP) activities, etc., the Nigerian government has been forced to intervene through expenditure programs in order to prosecute the war and provide developmental assistance in the country. Consequently, money is considered vital in winning wars. Despite the fact that billions of dollars have been spent over the years to restore peace in Nigeria, there have been calls of widespread corruption in the management of funds. This paper adopted a qualitative research design aimed at understanding of the relationship between corruption in defense expenditures and Nigeria national security. The paper relied on secondary sources of data, including scholarly articles, government reports, official statistics, and credible media reports. The paper found out that corruption stifles defense expenditure and increases insecurity in Nigeria. The paper then recommended, amongst others, that, A crucial step designed to enhance the readiness of the nation to fight all types of insecurity is the preparation and procurement for threats that are likely but have not yet materialized.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Corruption, Defence, Security, Insecurity
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creator: Uchechi Leticia ONUORAH
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP, BUSINESS AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-04-25
publication date: 2026-04-25
starting page: 16
ending page: 31

TERRORISM SYMPATHISERS, CONFLICT ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND WAR AGAINST TRANSBORDER TERRORISM IN NIGERIA
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description: The paper examined terrorism sympathizers, conflict profit tearing and war against trans-border terrorism in Nigeria. The dynamics of conflict reveals complex interplay of actors who derive significant benefits from ongoing violence and insecurity. Among these are conflict commodity dealers, arms dealers, and military contractors. Arms dealers profit from supplying weapons to conflicting parties, often operating through either unstructured black markets or more organized networks. The paper relied heavily on the use of secondary sources, such as official gazettes, textbooks, journals, internet materials and financial documents from local and international anti-money laundering organizations. It involved conducting extensive and critical content analysis of extant literature on terrorism sympathisers, conflict profiteering, criminal financing in Nigeria. The paper found out that terrorist groups like Boko Haram are using the licit financial infrastructure in the country to generate critical funds for their illicit activities. The paper recommended, amongst others, that the Boko Haram insurgency, along with associated banditry and kidnapping, does not solely lead to suffering, property destruction, and underdevelopment. A significant number of individuals and groups actually profit from these crises, which contributes to the prolonged duration of conflict, often beyond the immediate issues at stake.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Conflict, Terrorism, Boko Haram, Insurgency
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creator: Uchechi Leticia ONUORAH
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP, BUSINESS AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-04-25
publication date: 2026-04-25
starting page: 1
ending page: 15

IMPACT OF FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY AND FINANCIAL INCLUSION ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA: AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS 2009 - 2024
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description: This study empirically investigates the impact of financial technology (FinTech) and financial inclusion on economic development in Nigeria using annual time-series data covering 2009–2023 (15 years). Financial technology is proxied by digital payment channels such as mobile banking transactions, ATM transactions and POS transactions, while financial inclusion was represented by number of bank accounts, (NBA) and credit to the private sector (CPS). Economic development is measured using real GDP per capita (RGDPPC). The study employs the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model alongside descriptive statistics, unit root test, bounds test, and diagnostic tests. The results indicate that financial technology significantly enhances financial inclusion and contributes positively to economic development in Nigeria in the long run. The ARDL bounds test confirms the existence of a long-run relationship among the variables. The findings suggest that improvements in digital financial services and access to financial institutions increase economic participation and productivity. The study recommends strengthening fintech infrastructure, expanding digital payment systems and implementing policies that encourage financial access in rural areas to accelerate economic development.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Financial Technology, Financial Inclusion, Economic Development, ATM Transactions, POS Transactions
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creator: Emmanuel Chika Obizue
creator: Mirian N. Obizue
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Journals INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP, BUSINESS AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-04-18
publication date: 2026-04-18
starting page: 403
ending page: 427

DIGITIZED RECORD KEEPING PRACTICES, SCHOOL-BASED DECISION-MAKING AND ADMINISTRATIVE EFFECTIVENESS OF PUBLIC SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL PRINCIPALS IN LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA
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description: This study investigated digitized record keeping practices, school based decision making and administrative effectiveness of senior secondary school principals in Lagos State, Nigeria. To achieve this objective, one research question was answered and two hypotheses were tested. Population consisted of all Principals, Vice Principals (Administration), Education Maintenance and Information System (EMIS) Officers and teachers from 327 Public Senior Secondary Schools in the six Education Districts of Lagos State. Purposive sampling technique was adopted to select 101 principals, 101 vice principals (administration) and 101 EMIS Officers while simple random sampling technique was used to choose 505 teachers. The instruments used in collecting data were Administrative Effectiveness of Secondary School Principals Questionnaire (AESSPQ) (r = 0.812), School-based Decision-making Questionnaire (SbDMQ) (r = 0.842) and Digitized Record-Keeping Practices Questionnaire (DRKPQ) (r = 0.955).All the instruments were also subjected to validity testing and taken through a pilot study. Findings of the study revealed that there is a negative and non-significant relationship between digitized records keeping practices and administrative effectiveness of public senior secondary school principals in Lagos State, Nigeria (r = -.127, ρ < 0.05); school-based decision-making does not significantly relate with administrative effectiveness of public senior secondary school principals in Lagos State, Nigeria (r = -.059, ρ < 0.05);. On the basis of the findings, it was recommended among others that government at all levels should provide necessary support for implementing and maintaining digital record-keeping systems such as adequate infrastructure, ICT experts, and internet connectivity.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Digitized, Record Keeping Practices, Decision-making, Administrative effectiveness
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creator: Sulaimon Babatunde OLOWU
creator: Olawale Idris ONIYIDE
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP, BUSINESS AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-04-18
publication date: 2026-04-18
starting page: 68
ending page: 79

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS IN STUDENT PERFORMANCE MONITORING: A PLANNING PERSPECTIVE IN NORTH-EAST NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
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description: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and predictive analytics are reshaping educational monitoring systems globally by enabling universities to forecast academic outcomes and guide strategic student support. In North-East Nigeria, where insecurity, infrastructural gaps, & administrative strain continue to affect tertiary education, predictive systems offer opportunities to enhance early-warning interventions, strengthen institutional planning, and support data-driven student management. This study investigated the use of AI-enabled performance prediction tools among five public universities in the region, focusing on their effectiveness in improving decision-making and student outcome planning. A descriptive research design was applied, with data collected from 350 academic administrators and ICT personnel through a structured questionnaire. Results indicated a moderate level of AI adoption and significant influence of predictive analytics on academic monitoring processes. Findings revealed that universities utilizing AI systems recorded improved identification of at-risk students, better academic advisory planning, and more efficient resource allocation. Nonetheless, challenges such as limited technical skills, infrastructure deficits, and ethical concerns regarding data governance were evident. The study recommends capacity building for staff, investment in digital infrastructure, institutional AI policies, and ethical data standards to maximize the benefits of AI-driven student monitoring systems. The conclusions emphasize that while AI holds strong potential for academic transformation, strategic planning remains essential for equitable and sustainable implementation in the regional higher-education system. AI-enabled predictive analytics significantly support student performance monitoring and academic planning in North-East Nigeria. Universities using predictive tools achieve earlier intervention, improved resource allocation, and enhanced academic outcomes. Strengthe…
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Artificial intelligence, Predictive Analytics, Student Monitoring, Academic Planning, Early-Warning Systems, North-East Nigeria
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creator: Agbu Koku Koku
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP, BUSINESS AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-04-22
publication date: 2026-04-22
starting page: 56
ending page: 67

CODE SWITCHING AS A POLITICAL ACT
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description: This study examines code-switching as a political act in Kano State, Nigeria, where multilingual communication is a common feature of everyday life and public interaction. The study was motivated by the need to move beyond the general sociolinguistic treatment of code-switching and to explore its political significance in relation to persuasion, identity construction, audience connection, and power. Two objectives guided the study: to examine the communicative functions of code-switching in multilingual interaction and political discourse, and to analyze how and why code-switching operates as a political act in contemporary public communication. The study adopted a descriptive qualitative research design. A purposive sample of 20 participants was selected from Kano residents who were familiar with multilingual communication and political discourse. Data were collected through open-ended interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings revealed that code-switching performs important communicative functions such as enhancing understanding of political messages, creating closeness and solidarity with audiences, reaching diverse language groups, making speeches more persuasive, reflecting shared identity, and emphasizing important points. The study also found that code-switching functions as a political act by helping politicians win support, construct ethnic or group identity, show solidarity, persuade listeners, include or exclude audiences, and project grassroots leadership. The study concludes that code-switching is not merely a linguistic habit but a deliberate communicative and political strategy through which meanings, relationships, and power are negotiated in multilingual societies. It recommends that political actors use code-switching responsibly and that further studies should expand research on language and politics in multilingual settings such as Kano.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Code-switching, Political act, Multilingualism, Language and politics, Persuasion
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creator: CHIBUZOR OZOEMENA DALMEIDA
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date: 2026-04-22
publication date: 2026-04-22
starting page: 44
ending page: 55

EFFECTS OF REMOTE WORK ON EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY AND JOB SATISFACTION IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION, KEBBI STATE
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description: This study examined the effect of remote work on employee productivity and job satisfaction in Colleges of Education in Kebbi State. The study adopted a correlational research design to explore the relationships among remote work, productivity, and job satisfaction. The population comprised 450 employees (academic and non-academic staff) across three selected Colleges of Education, from which a sample of 150 employees was drawn using stratified random sampling to ensure proportional representation across departments. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire titled “Remote Work, Productivity and Job Satisfaction Scale (RWPJSS)”, which was validated by experts in educational management and organizational psychology to ensure content validity. The reliability of the instrument was confirmed through a pilot study, yielding a Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of 0.86, indicating high internal consistency. Data collection involved administering the questionnaire directly to respondents and retrieving completed copies for analysis. The data were analyzed using Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient to test the hypotheses and answer the research questions. The findings revealed a significant positive relationship between remote work and employee productivity, as well as between remote work and job satisfaction, suggesting that remote work arrangements enhance employees’ performance and well-being. Additionally, a strong positive relationship was observed between employee productivity and job satisfaction, indicating that satisfied employees are more productive. The study concluded that remote work can serve as an effective strategy to improve performance and satisfaction in tertiary institutions. It recommended that college administrators implement structured remote work policies, provide adequate technological support, and promote work-life balance initiatives to optimize employee outcomes in Colleges of Education in Kebbi State.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Remote work, Employee productivity, Job satisfaction, Colleges of Education
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creator: Faruk Makera Mujitapha
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP, BUSINESS AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-02-01
publication date: 2026-02-01
starting page: 32
ending page: 43

CLOTHING AND TEXTILE ENTREPRENEURSHIP AS A TOOL FOR YOUTH EMPOWERMENT AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCE IN ABIA STATE, NIGERIA
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description: Youth unemployment and economic vulnerability remain persistent challenges in many developing economies, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. In Nigeria and similar contexts, the clothing and textile sector presents significant but underutilized opportunities for youth empowerment, job creation, and economic resilience. This paper adopts a conceptual and policy-oriented approach to examine clothing and textile entrepreneurship as a strategic tool for empowering young people and strengthening economic resilience. Drawing on relevant literature, development theories, and policy documents, the study explores the nexus between youth entrepreneurship, skills acquisition, value-chain participation, and sustainable economic development. The paper argues that clothing and textile entrepreneurship, when supported by appropriate policies, training frameworks, and innovation-driven practices, can serve as a viable pathway for reducing youth unemployment, enhancing self-reliance, and promoting inclusive economic growth. The study concludes with policy recommendations aimed at governments, educational institutions, and development agencies on how to reposition clothing and textile entrepreneurship for sustainable youth empowerment and long-term economic resilience.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Clothing and Textile Entrepreneurship, Youth Empowerment, Economic Resilience, Skills Development, Sustainable Development
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creator: Stella Sagbara Dornubari
creator: Imelda Ndubuka Chibuzor
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP, BUSINESS AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-02-01
publication date: 2026-02-01
starting page: 16
ending page: 31

EFFECT OF PROJECT-BASED LEARNING STRATEGY ON STUDENTS’ SKILL ACQUISITION AND ENTREPRENEURIAL ENGAGEMENT IN HOME ECONOMICS IN UMUAHIA NORTH LGA OF ABIA STATE
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description: This study investigated the effect of Project-Based Learning (PBL) strategy on students’ skill acquisition and entrepreneurial engagement in Home Economics among Junior Secondary II (JSS II) students in Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State. The study adopted a pretest–posttest non-equivalent quasi-experimental design involving 76 students purposively selected from two public secondary schools. One intact class (n = 40) was taught using the PBL strategy (experimental group), while another class (n = 36) received conventional lecture instruction (control group). Data were collected using a structured Home Economics Achievement Test (HMAT), which was face and content validated by three experts and had a reliability coefficient of 0.76. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) at a 0.05 level of significance, with pretest scores serving as covariates. The findings revealed that students exposed to PBL demonstrated higher posttest mean scores and mean gains in both skill acquisition (X̅ = 25.20; gain = 12.30) and entrepreneurial engagement (X̅ = 23.10; gain = 12.30) compared to those taught with the lecture method (skill: X̅ = 18.50; gain = 5.50; entrepreneurial engagement: X̅ = 16.40; gain = 5.50). ANCOVA results confirmed that these differences were statistically significant (skill acquisition: F = 252.20, p < 0.05; entrepreneurial engagement: F = 237.20, p < 0.05). The study concluded that Project-Based Learning is a highly effective instructional strategy for enhancing practical skills and fostering entrepreneurial engagement among secondary school students in Home Economics. It recommended that Home Economics teachers should implement Project-Based Learning (PBL) strategies in the classroom to improve students’ practical skills and entrepreneurial engagement.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: PBL, Home Economics, Skill Acquisition, Entrepreneurial Engagement
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creator: Stella Sagbara Dornubari
creator: Imelda Ndubuka Chibuzor
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP, BUSINESS AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-02-01
publication date: 2026-02-01
starting page: 1
ending page: 15

INFLUENCE OF ETHICAL COMPLIANCE IN BUDGETARY ALLOCATION AND DISBURSEMENT ON LECTURERS’ PRODUCTIVITY IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN RIVERS STATE
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description: This study examined the influence of ethical compliance in budgetary allocation and disbursement on lecturers’ productivity in public universities in Rivers State. The research was guided by two research questions and two null hypotheses and employed a descriptive survey design to collect and analyze data. The population comprised 3,356 lecturers across three public universities: University of Port Harcourt (1,385), Rivers State University (1,585), and Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (386). Using Taro Yamane’s formula, a sample size of 357 lecturers was determined. Through proportionate stratified sampling, 147 lecturers were drawn from the University of Port Harcourt, 169 from Rivers State University, and 41 from Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, with the final sample consisting of 140 male and 217 female lecturers. Data were collected using a validated questionnaire titled Influence of Ethical Compliance in Budgetary Allocation and Disbursement on Lecturers’ Productivity in Public Universities Questionnaire, reviewed by two experts in Measurement and Evaluation at Rivers State University. Reliability was established using the Cronbach Alpha method, yielding a coefficient of 0.83. Descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) were applied to answer the research questions, while z-test statistics tested the hypotheses at the 0.05 significance level. Findings revealed that financial transparency compliance in budgetary allocation and accountability compliance in fund disbursement significantly and positively influenced lecturers’ productivity. Based on the findings, it was recommended that public universities adopt robust financial transparency frameworks that strengthen accountability in budgetary processes, ensuring efficiency, openness, and trust in financial management.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Ethical Compliance, Budgetary Allocation, Fund Disbursement, Financial Transparency, Lecturers’ Productivity.
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creator: , Nnenda Jennifer Igbudu
creator: Christian Baribor Ndayor Giami
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP, BUSINESS AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-12-30
publication date: 2025-12-30
starting page: 388
ending page: 402

ENTREPRENEURIAL TRUSTWORTHINESS PRACTICE AND PERFORMANCE AMONG SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES IN RIVERS STATE.
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description: This study investigated Entrepreneurial Trustworthiness Practice and Performance among Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in Rivers State. The study was guided by three hypotheses and objectives. The study examined the relationship between entrepreneurial trustworthiness and performance among SMSEs. The anchored on the theory of entrepreneurship exposure. The study adopted correlational and cross-sectional research design. The population of the study was 12,964 SMSEs with a sample size of 390 SMSEs, and stratified random technique was used, structured questionnaire with 4 Likert scale was used as main source of data collection. PPMCC was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 alpha level with the help of SPSS model. The findings of this study revealed that there was a low positive significant relationship between trustworthiness and financial performance. The findings of this study showed that there was a low positive significant relationship between trustworthiness and market performance, customer satisfaction among SMSEs in Rivers State. The study concluded that entrepreneurial trustworthiness practice is inevitable for the success of SMEs. Based on this, the study further recommended that entrepreneurs, managers, employees, parents and society should practice the principles of ethics on their daily activity for the success among SMSEs and society at large.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Customer satisfaction, Financial Performance, Market Performance, performance, Trustworthiness
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creator: Okoro Iyeuma Kio
creator: Nkechi Iyeuma Kio
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP, BUSINESS AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-02-26
publication date: 2026-02-26
starting page: 372
ending page: 387

SUSTAINABLE HUMAN RELATIONS MANAGEMENT: ENHANCING WORKPLACE ETHICS AND EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT IN A GLOBALIZED ERA
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description: Sustainable Human Resource Management (SHRM) is widely acknowledged for fostering enduring organizational success; however, its global connections to workplace ethics and employee engagement remain underexplored. This study examines the relationship between SHRM practices and employee engagement, and the influence of workplace ethics on this relationship. Drawing on stakeholder and social exchange theories, the research demonstrates that an ethical workplace climate underpins SHRM practices, including human capital development, employee well-being, work-life balance, and ethical leadership, thereby enhancing employee engagement. A cross-sectional survey of employees from selected private organizations in Rivers State was conducted to analyze these relationships. The results reveal a significant positive correlation between SHRM practices and employee engagement and further suggest that ethical behavior shapes this association. The findings show that ethical conduct enhances employee engagement and that sustainability-oriented HRM practices can leverage ethics to improve organizational outcomes. This study contributes to the sustainable HRM literature by providing empirical evidence from Rivers State and offering practical recommendations for business owners, policymakers, and organizations seeking to implement ethically sustainable HR practices that foster engagement and resilience.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Sustainable, Human Resource Management, Employee Engagement, Workplace, Ethics.
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creator: Mercy Ughuere Dienye
creator: Joy Amina Okwakpam
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP, BUSINESS AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-01-20
publication date: 2026-01-20
starting page: 345
ending page: 370

SUPERVISORY MECHANISMS AND ETHICAL ACCOUNTABILITY IN THE UTILIZATION OF INTERNALLY GENERATED REVENUE (IGR) OF UNIVERSITIES IN BAYELSA STATE, NIGERIA
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description: This study investigated supervisory mechanisms and ethical accountability in the utilization of Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of universities in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Two (2) research questions and 2 hypotheses were used. The descriptive survey research design was used. The population of the study consisted of 127 administrative and academic staff of universities in Bayelsa State. A sample size of 127 administrative and academic staff representing 100% of the population served as respondents. The census sampling technique was employed. A 12-item questionnaire was used for data collection. Mean and standard deviation were used for the research questions and z-test statistics was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The result among others revealed that, universities do not often practice whistle-blowing/protected reporting channels, independent audit committees within Governing Councils and they do not regularly publish financial reports on IGR use on their websites annually. Some of the notable challenges are cultural norms/tacit acceptance of unethical practices, low ICT adoption/fragmented financial management systems which influences revenue generation and allocation. It was recommended that, the state government need to desist from all sorts of political manipulations and universities should regularly publish financial reports on IGR use on their websites annually.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Supervisory Mechanisms, Ethical Accountability, Utilization of IGR, Universities and Challenges.
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creator: Christian B.N. Giami
creator: Jonathan Efe Emeni
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP, BUSINESS AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-01-20
publication date: 2026-01-20
starting page: 328
ending page: 344

INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES FOR ALIGNING HIGHER EDUCATION WITH LABOUR MARKET DEMAND IN THE 21ST CENTURY IN NIGERIA
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description: The concern of this study is on the innovative strategies for aligning higher education with labour market demand in the 21st century in Nigeria using the correlational research design. Data were collected using a validated questionnaire. The study adopted the mean and standard deviation statistical tools to answer the research questions and tested the single hypothesis with the Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient at a 0.05 significance level. The findings revealed a very strong and significant relationship between innovative strategies in higher education and labour market demand in Nigeria (r = 0.998; p < 0.05). The study concluded that Education is the most significant pillar that underpins individual, societal and economic growth and development of any nation, therefore it should be given all it takes and that aligning Nigeria higher education with labour market demand is crucial for driving economic growth, reducing unemployment and improving living standards. Based on the findings in this study, it is majorly recommended that the government should involve employers and external bodies in higher education programmes and curriculum development and try to implement industry based curriculum that will incorporate digital skills and emerging technologies.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Higher Education, Innovative Strategies, Aligning, Labour Market Demand
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creator: Chinyere C. OKO-JAJA
creator: Goodnews M. ILUMA
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP, BUSINESS AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-01-20
publication date: 2026-01-20
starting page: 315
ending page: 327

LEADERSHIP FOR SUSTAINABILITY: COMPETENCIES AND DEVELOPMENT PATHWAYS FOR SCHOOL PRINCIPALS
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description: The increasing complexity of global challenges like climate change, resource depletion, biodiversity loss, inequality, and social instability has positioned schools as key institutions for cultivating sustainability-oriented knowledge, values, and actions. School principals, as central agents of school transformation, require renewed leadership competencies that move beyond managerial efficiency toward systemic, future-oriented, and ethically grounded forms of sustainability leadership. This article provides a comprehensive analysis of sustainability leadership in education by: (1) critically synthesizing global scholarship on sustainability competencies, (2) contextualizing those competencies for school principalship, and (3) proposing multilayered development pathways; pre-service, in-service, and policy/system-level supports. Drawing on a large body of evidence from educational leadership, sustainability science, and ESD (Education for Sustainable Development), the article offers an expanded competency framework for principals, encompassing systems, futures, normative, strategic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, implementation, integration, and socio-political competencies. It argues that advancing sustainability leadership requires not only individual competence but also supportive institutional cultures, collaborative structures, and enabling policies. Implications for policymakers, scholars, and professional development providers are presented, emphasizing the need for long-term, practice-based leadership formation grounded in ethical, ecological, and equity-oriented principles.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: School Principals, Sustainable Leadership, Sustainability Competencies, Education for Sustainable Development, Professional Development, School Leadership
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creator: Doye Angela IGBINEDION
creator: Sunday Ayo Ogunyemi
creator: Odesanmi AYODELE
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP, BUSINESS AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-01-20
publication date: 2026-01-20
starting page: 304
ending page: 314

ICT FACILITIES UTILIZATION: A VITAL TOOL FOR TRANSFORMATION OF TEACHING AND LEARNING OF OTM COURSES IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN NIGERIA.
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description: The study investigated the ICT facilities utilization as vital tools for transformation of teaching and learning of OTM courses in tertiary institutions in Delta State. Two purposes of the study was raised. Two research questions guided the study. Two hypotheses was formulated for the study. The population comprised of 205 OTM lecturers from tertiary institutions in Delta State. The population size was manageable hence the researcher used census sampling techniques to find out the opinions of the entire population. Structured questionnaire was used for data collection which was validated by two lecturers. Data collected were analyzed using mean ratings and standard deviation. T- test was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed that, in OTM, ICT resources both hardware and software are being used on high degree in teaching. The study recommended among others that there is need to provide regular ICT training and support, encouraging the use of ICT facilities in teaching and learning and developing an ICT integration plan for OTM education. The findings contributed to the body of knowledge on ICT facilities utilization in teaching OTM courses and provided insights for educators, administrators and policymakers seeking to enhance OTM education in tertiary institutions in Nigeria.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: ICT facilities, OTM, Hardware, Software, ICT Integration
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creator: AUGUSTINA CHIEDU
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP, BUSINESS AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-01-20
publication date: 2026-01-20
starting page: 294
ending page: 303

WORKPLACE ETHICS AND ENGAGEMENT PRACTICES AMONG HEADS OF DEPARTMENT IN FACULTIES OF EDUCATION IN UNIVERSITIES IN RIVERS STATE
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description: This study examined Workplace Ethics and Engagement Practices among Heads of Department in Faculties of Education in Universities in Rivers State, using an analytic descriptive survey design. Two research questions and three hypotheses guided the study. The population comprised all HoDs in Faculties of Education across three selected Rivers State universities, and a census approach was adopted due to the manageable size of respondents. A researcher-developed instrument titled Workplace Ethics and Administrator Engagement Questionnaire (WEAEQ), structured on a four-point Likert scale, was used for data collection. The instrument was validated by three experts in Educational Management and Measurement and Evaluation, and reliability was established using Cronbach Alpha coefficients of 0.81 and 0.78 for the two main sections. Data were analysed using mean and standard deviation to answer the research questions, while two-way factorial ANOVA tested the hypotheses at 0.05 significance level. Results showed that HoDs generally demonstrated fairness and respect in their engagement practices. No significant differences were found in fairness across universities and ranks, while respect varied significantly across academic ranks, with Professors and Associate Professors demonstrating higher levels of respect than Senior Lecturers. It was recommended that universities should institutionalize fairness policies in departmental administration, strengthen leadership training, and adopt mentorship programmes where senior HoDs guide junior ones in respect-based leadership practices.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Workplace Ethics, Fairness, Respect, Administrator, Engagement Practices.
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creator: Amarachi Cynthia INEYE-BRIGGS,
creator: Chinonye Gift , IGONI
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP, BUSINESS AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-01-19
publication date: 2026-01-19
starting page: 280
ending page: 293

THE ROLE OF INSTITUTIONAL QUALITY IN FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT INFLOWS IN NIGERIA
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description: The study examined the role of institutional quality in foreign direct investment inflows in Nigeria over the period 1996 to 2024. The specific objectives of the study were to find out whether control of corruption (COC), government effectiveness (GOE), political stability (PST), regulatory quality (REQ), and rule of law (ROL) significantly affect foreign direct investment (FDI) in Nigeria. To this end, the fully modified least square (FMOLS) econometric analysis was utilized in the analysis of data. The results obtained revealed that control of corruption (COC) and regulatory quality (REQ) are significantly and positively related to FDI; political stability (PST) and rule of law (ROL) had significant inverse effect on FDI; while regulatory quality (REQ) had a weak inverse relationship with FDI inflow. Based on these outcome, the study concluded that, in the determination of FDI inflow in Nigeria, regulatory quality factors such as control of corruption, regulatory quality, political stability (PST) and rule of law are potent drivers that should be seriously handled by the government and relevant policy makers in the country. The study recommends among others that, the Nigerian government should prioritize regulatory quality by improving the clarity, consistency, and fairness of regulations to reduce uncertainty and costs for foreign investors. This steps will constantly make the domestic economy to be more attractive to foreign investors, ultimately increase FDI inflows.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Institutional Quality, Rule of Law, Control of Corruption, Regulatory Quality, FDI
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creator: EDOSA FELIX ATOLE
creator: ELEANOR UWABOR
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP, BUSINESS AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-01-19
publication date: 2026-01-19
starting page: 262
ending page: 279

ROLE OF ICT COMPETENCE OF SCHOOL SUPERVISORS IN ENHANCING EFFECTIVE EDUCATIONAL MONITORING
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description: This study examined the influence of ICT competence on the effectiveness of educational monitoring among school supervisors in Nigerian public secondary schools. The study explored how supervisors’ digital skills and the use of ICT-based supervision tools affect the quality, timeliness, and accuracy of monitoring outcomes. A quantitative descriptive survey design was employed, involving a population of 210 school supervisors across Lagos State. Using Yamane’s (1967) formula, a sample of 136 was selected through stratified random sampling. Data were collected using a validated and reliable questionnaire (Cronbach’s Alpha = 0.87 and 0.82) and analyzed with SPSS version 23.0, employing both descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings revealed a strong, positive correlation (r = 0.684, p < 0.05) between ICT competence and effective educational monitoring. Regression analysis further showed that ICT-based tools significantly influenced monitoring efficiency (F = 73.289, p < 0.05), explaining 37.3% of the variance in outcomes. Study concludes that ICT competence is a crucial enabler of adequate supervision, enhancing timeliness, feedback quality, and data accuracy. It recommends continuous ICT training for supervisors, provision of digital infrastructure, and integration of ICT-based frameworks into educational supervision policies to ensure sustainable quality assurance in Nigeria’s education system.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: ICT competence, educational monitoring, School supervision, Technological Acceptance Model, Public secondary schools
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creator: Sulaimon Babatunde OLOWU
creator: Sherifat Titilayo. IBRAHEEM
creator: , Olawale Idris. NIYIDE
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP, BUSINESS AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-01-19
publication date: 2026-01-19
starting page: 247
ending page: 261

KEKE BAN POLICY AND PERFORMANCE OF SMES WITHIN YENAGOA METROPOLIS OF BAYELSA STATE, NIGERIA
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description: The study was carried out to assess the effects of the ban on Keke (tricycle taxi) on small and medium-scaled enterprises (SMEs) in the Yenagoa metropolis. The study’s specific objectives were to evaluate the socio-economic impacts of the Keke ban on consumers' access to SMEs, examine the extent to which the Keke ban policy has affected the performance of SMEs, and access the socio-economic impacts of the Keke ban policy on employment levels of SMEs within the Yenagoa metropolis. To this end, the cross-sectional research design was adopted. The population of the study was three hundred persons made up of SMEs managers, owners and employees. The Taro Yemen formula was employed to determine a sample size of one hundred and seventy-one respondents while simple random sampling technique was used. Data was collected from a structured questionnaire and were analysed descriptively with simple percentage tables while hypothesis were tested with Chi-square analysis. The Keke ban has significantly increased transportation costs, reduced customer access, disrupted SME operations, and negatively impacted employment, ultimately harming business profitability and worsening economic strain on SMEs and workers. To mitigate the negative impacts of the Keke ban, authorities should introduce subsidized transport options like regulated mini-buses, provide financial support such as tax reliefs and low-interest loans to affected SMEs, and encourage businesses to implement workforce mobility solutions like employee shuttles or transport allowances.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Ban policy, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), Socio-Economic, Performance, Urban Transportation.
  topic: keywords
creator: , Ebierinyo Ayebaemi Akarara
creator: Elizabeth Chinasa Wosowei
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP, BUSINESS AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-01-19
publication date: 2026-01-19
starting page: 228
ending page: 246

LEVERAGING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TOOLS FOR TEACHERS’ INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY IN STRENGTHENING GLOBAL BEST PRACTICES IN PUBLIC SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN PORT HARCOURT METROPOLIS.
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description: The study investigated leveraging artificial intelligence tools for teachers’ instructional delivery in strengthening global best practices in public senior secondary schools in Port Harcourt metropolis. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design. The study was guided by two objectives, research questions, and two hypotheses. The population of the study stood at 1,899 while the sample size stood at 330. Cronback Alpha was employed to test the reliability and a reliability coefficient of 0.89 was obtained. Mean and standard deviation was employed in answering the research questions while hypotheses was tested using z test at 0.05 level of significance. The study revealed that grade- scope and class craft influence teachers’ instructional delivery in Public Senior Secondary Schools in Port Harcourt Metropolis. The study therefore recommended among others that Schools should promote collaborative teaching models where AI supports personalized instruction, identifies learning gaps, and offers real-time feedback, while teachers focus on mentoring, emotional support, and critical thinking development.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Leveraging, Artificial Intelligence Tools, Teacher, Instructional Delivery
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creator: Joyce Chisoma Wodi
creator: Okechi Uhuka Anunobi
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP, BUSINESS AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-01-19
publication date: 2026-01-19
starting page: 215
ending page: 227

CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF PORT CONGESTION IN NIGERIA: THE WAY FORWARD
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description: The paper examined the causes and effects of port congestion in Nigeria. The descriptive research design was deplored just as the population of the study was 489 comprising dockworkers and managers from the six major seaports in the country, which also formed sample size. Two objectives and commensurate research questions and hypotheses guided it. A well-structured instrument entitled “Causes and Effects of Port Congestion Questionnaire (CEPCQ)” was prepared for the study. The research questions were answered using mean and standard deviation while the hypotheses were analyzed using z-test statistical tool at 0.05 level of significance with aid of statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) Version, 23. The result found that technical inefficiency, freight volume, quay crane equipment, physical and soft infrastructure, customer clearance procedure, container cargo dwell time, vessels and truck turnaround time and integrated IT system are among the causes of port congestion. It was recommended among others that the federal government in collaboration with port stakeholders should train dockworkers with requisite information communication technology as this will enable them to improve on their skills and contribute to the growth and profitability of ports. Also, there should be periodic check by government on the ports to ensure better operations.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Decking, Dwell Time, Ports, Ports Congestion, Ship,
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creator: , SANDRA DICKSON
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP, BUSINESS AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-01-19
publication date: 2026-01-19
starting page: 203
ending page: 214

THE IMPACT OF HUMAN RESOURCE PRACTICES ON PERFORMANCE OF SECURITY AGENCIES IN DEVELOPING ECONOMIES
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description: The performance of security agencies hinges not only on technological advancements and tactical operations but equally on the quality of human capital management thus, the paper examined how human resource practices impacts on the performance of security agencies in developing economies. The study adopted a descriptive and correlational survey design with a structured questionnaire administered to personnel from selected Nigerian security agencies. Using stratified random sampling with proportionate allocation, 316 questionnaires were distributed, and 297 copies successfully retrieved. Descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and multiple regression techniques were employed for data analysis and the result revealed that all human resource practices variables had significant positive relationships with performance outcomes. Training and development, and employee relations were identified as the strongest predictors of agency performance in developing climes. Also, the regression model accounted for 62% of the variance in performance, indicating a substantial influence of human resource practices. Thus the study concluded that effective human resource management is critical to enhancing operational and institutional performance of security agencies in developing economies. The paper recommended for improved investment in staff development, transparent recruitment, fair performance appraisal systems, and stronger employee engagement mechanisms as key to boosting performance.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Contextual performance, Employee performance, Innovative performance, Security agency, Task performance.
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creator: Nezekolizibe TITUS
creator: Prince Alamina ULE
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP, BUSINESS AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-01-19
publication date: 2026-01-19
starting page: 182
ending page: 202

INADEQUATE FUNDING IN MANAGING EDUCATION: OPPORTUNITIES, INNOVATIONS AND CHALLENGES
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description: This paper examined inadequate funding in education, its opportunities, innovations and challenges in Nigeria. Inadequate funding is a key issue affecting educational growth and development in Nigeria. The inability of government to step up its budgetary allocation to education to meet the UNESCO recommendation of 26% is hindering the effective management of education. From 2015 to 2025 the budgetary allocation for education decreased from 10.75% to 5.47% of the national budget leading to poor quality of education. This study therefore discussed the reasons for inadequate funding in education, the impact of inadequate funding in education. The opportunities of inadequate funding in education which include capacity building, community engagement, finance management etc. where discussed. Various innovative strategies to inadequate funding such as creation of self-sustaining revenue source, strategic management process etc., as well as the challenges faced as a result of inadequate funding were equally discussed. It was concluded that education deserve more than the current budgetary allocation to ensure sustainable growth and development. Hence, budgetary allocation for education should be raised to at least 20% of the total budget, and its proper management. Also, educational managers should consider other means of generating revenue for schools other than relying on federal allocation, as well as, set up a special and independent task force to monitor educational funding and management to ensure compliance to funding provisions.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
creator: Jonathan Lezor, NWIKU
creator: , Mercy Barikui, INU-UE
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP, BUSINESS AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-01-19
publication date: 2026-01-19
starting page: 169
ending page: 181

DIGITAL ETHICS IN VIRTUAL CLASSROOMS AND EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
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description: The rapid growth of educational technology and teaching resources and the inclusion/adoption of virtual classrooms have changed how teaching and learning takes place globally. The expansion of virtual classrooms and educational technologies has reshaped learning by increasing accessibility, flexibility and interaction among teachers and learners. While technological tools enhance accessibility, collaboration and personalised learning there are ethical considerations that must be addressed to ensure equitable and responsible digital learning environment. Key considerations include data privacy, digital balance, surveillance, academic integrity, AI bias and emotional impacts of constant connectivity. Institutions, policymakers are faced with the challenge of balancing technological innovations with respect for students rights and well-being. This paper looks at the ethical dimensions of digital education, emphasising the importance of establishing all embracing policies, fostering digital literacy and improving ethical literacy and improving ethical design in educational platforms. By adopting a principled approach to digital ethics, educators can create virtual learning environments that are not only technologically advanced but also socially just and ethnically sustainable.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Digital ethics, Virtual Classrooms, Educational Technology, Data Privacy, Academic Integrity.
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creator: Lloyd Chinwike Ogwo
creator: Precious Chizi Worlu
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP, BUSINESS AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-12-24
publication date: 2025-12-24
starting page: 156
ending page: 168

SOCIAL JUSTICE AND CLIMATE CHANGE IN NEMBE BAYELSA STATE
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description: Cholera (Blue Death) outbreaks peak during the dry season in Nembe, an oil rich communities intermittently / seasonally underscored the desire to investigate the social justice and climate change in Nembe Bayelsa State. This study was a descriptive survey based in Nembe, Bayelsa State. The respondents comprised 400 cholera victims drawn from 10 compounds in Nembe both Bassambiri and Ogbolomabiri using purposive sampling method. Data were collected using questionnaire from the respondents. And were presented in tables and discussed using the percentage method. Findings confirmed that the sole cause of cholera is shortage of clean and drinkable water orchestrated by climate change and the faulty pipe – borne water, the only sources of drinkable water of the both communities and neglect of the multi-national oil companies operating in the territories. Ipso factor, On account of these findings the study suggests that the existing pipe borne water of both communities (Bassambiri and Ogbolomabiri) be overhauled and a better potable water be drilled in the two communities for prevalence of social justice.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Social justice, climate change, Cholera, Nembe, Bayelsa State.
  topic: keywords
creator: DAW AYEBATONYE
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP, BUSINESS AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-12-24
publication date: 2025-12-24
starting page: 139
ending page: 155