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Economic Environmental Factors and Productivity of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) in the Manufacturing Sector of Oyo State
(LCU, 2024-11) Akinbo T. M.; Oladeji A. A.
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) play a critical role in the economy, particularly in
providing employment opportunities and promoting economic growth. However, a significant
number of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) fail within the first few years of operation
due to various factors. The study aims to investigate the influence of the economic
environmental factors on the productivity of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the
manufacturing sector in Oyo State. An ex-post facto research design was employed in this
study. The CBN Statistical bulletin provided quarterly secondary data for the study, spanning
from 2001 to 2023. The research hypotheses were tested in the study using econometric
techniques. Specifically, SPSS version 27.0 was used to conduct a multiple regression analysis.
The findings revealed that economic environment, measured by exchange rate, inflation rate,
money supply growth rate interest rate have significant impact on SMEs productivity in Oyo
State with R-Square (0.709) which indicates that 71% variations in SMEs productivity in Oyo
State can be explained by the considered economic environmental factors. Also, the F-statistic
(2.179) at P-value (0.02) indicates that the general model was statistically significant. This
means the independent variables (exchange rate, inflation rate, money supply growth rate and
interest rate) are the good predictors of level of SMEs’ productivity in Oyo State. This study
concluded that SMEs productivity in Oyo State is significantly influenced by economic
environmental factors. Based on these findings, it is recommended that the Central Bank of
Nigeria should keep the currency rate at an investment-friendly level. Also, policies that would
improve business conditions and the business climate, thus encouraging SMEs to obtain
funding from the capital market should be developed by the federal government and its
agencies.
Digital Inclusion, Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Economic Development in Nigeria: An X-ray of Literature
(LCU, 2024-11) Yekeen, Sikiru Olukayode; Olusola James Oladejo
This article examine the relationship between digital inclusion, corporate social responsibility
and sustainable economic development in Nigeria. The positive trend in advancements in
technology and widespread access to the Internet by people worldwide resulted in greater
awareness on digitalization. This study explores the evolving relationship between digital
inclusion, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and sustainable economic development in
Nigeria. Utilizing a comprehensive literature review methodology, the research investigates
the interconnections among these themes through a systematic examination of peer-reviewed
journal articles, books, conference proceedings, and relevant reports from both local and
international sources. The methodology encompasses several key steps: thematic analysis,
which categorizes the literature into thematic areas, including the role of digital technologies
in economic development, the social and economic impact of CSR initiatives, and the
integration of CSR with digital inclusion for sustainable development. This thematic analysis
facilitates the identification of patterns, gaps, and areas requiring further research. The study
highlights the potential of CSR-driven digital inclusion initiatives to foster economic
empowerment, particularly for underserved groups such as women and youth. However,
significant challenges persist, including inadequate coordination between government, the
private sector, and civil society, as well as the need for more robust digital infrastructure and
skills training. While CSR efforts show promise, their long-term impact on sustainable
economic development remains under-researched. The findings of the literature review are
presented in a structured format, linking digital inclusion, CSR, and sustainable development.
The discussion emphasizes how these concepts are being applied in Nigeria to tackle economic
inequality, promote social inclusion, and achieve long-term growth. The study concludes that
for CSR initiatives to effectively contribute to digital inclusion and sustainable economic
development, a multi-stakeholder approach is essential. Also, digital inclusion allows increase
accessibility rate of the poor or previously financially excluded people to digital services and
the more likely this vulnerable groups do not opt for informal financial services, this will
stimulate sustainable economic development. It recommends that an integrated framework that
needs support from government, regulator, policymakers and financial institutions are required
to provide easier access and connection to the ideas and multifaceted elements of digital
financial inclusion. In addition, incorporating CSR practices into digital inclusion efforts will
promotes ethical and responsible use of technologies, spreading the benefits of digital resources
to both rural and urban dwellers.
Lead City Journal of the Social Sciences
(LCU, 2024-11) Ayotunde Abraham Awodokun
From Nigeria’s independence to this present time, the Nigerian public service has been
governed by a well-organized code of conduct. However, the public service continues to
witness cases of corruption and unethical behaviour among its officials. Bureaucratic
corruption remains a serious impediment to socio-economic and political development in
Nigeria. It has deeply infiltrated the fabric of the Nigerian federation and is rendering vital
organs or institutions of the country ineffective in-service delivery. The introduction of e-
governance in public service brings possibilities for improvement as it strengthens governance
through information technology. It is against this background that this paper examines e-
governance as a way to ameliorate corruption in public establishments with special reference
to the federal Ministry of Interior. The central aim is to come up with ideas that will promote
quality service delivery and reduce the occurrence of corruption in the public service. The paper
relied largely on the qualitative method of analysis, in which relevant historical evidences,
books, journals and newspaper reports were content analyzed. The institutional theory forms
the theoretical frame work of the study. The findings show that e-governance helps to improve
the efficiency level of traditional bureaucratic systems. This is achieved through the use of
information technology to streamline government processes, performance measurement and
accountability mechanisms thus reducing the incidence of corrupt practices. The paper
recommends a paradigm shift from bureaucratic processes of decision-making that involve
physical interactions to e-interaction relying on e-technology. Importantly, the requisite
infrastructural instruments for e-governance utility are imperative.
Online Presence of Reproductive Health Advocacy Campaign Organisations and Knowledge of Sickle Cell Disease among Undergraduates of Two Private Universities in Oyo State
(Journal of Communication and Media Technology, 2021) Aisha Ahmad MUHAMMAD; Adekunle Olusola OTUNLA
Nigeria is one of the epicenters of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) with substantial cases. Globally, lack of knowledge of SCD especially people within the reproductive age is frequently attributed to the increase in recorded cases of SCD. Therefore, this study investigates the online presence of reproductive health advocacy campaign organisations and knowledge of sickle cell disease among undergraduates of two private universities in Oyo State. The study is anchored on Information Processing Theory; it adopted an exploratory sequential research design involving content analysis and descriptive survey research design. Qualitative data involved ten health advocacy organisations; through content analysis using non/frequency counts and contingency data analysis; quantitative data collection involved a sample of 323 undergraduates of Lead City University and Kola Daisi University using a self-developed 'Social Media Sickle Cell Advocacy Campaign Questionnaire' administered on Google forms and analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics, findings revealed that ten advocacy organisations have online presence majorly on Twitter (70%), Instagram (70%) and Facebook (70%); fully involved in providing online support services through informative sharing of educational contents, research findings, organising conferences and fundraising. Findings further revealed that the majority of the undergraduates have a good knowledge of SCD which suggested that online advocacy campaigns effectively enhance their knowledge. Again, there was a significant relationship between social media advocacy campaigns and the level of knowledge of SCD (0.701; P=0.000). The study concludes that social media platforms are potential and powerful tools for disseminating health information and suggests its intensive and proactive use among young people.
Naija Konnecti: Reconceptualising the Use of Radio for Social Change
(Journal of Communication and Media Technology, 2024-04) Bolu John FOLAYAN; Ajibolu Taiwo BALOFIN
One of the often-touted beautiful characteristics of Nigeria, the world's most populous Black Country, is its “unity in diversity”. At least 350 tribes make up the country, although there are four dominant ethnic groupings – Igbo, Hausa, Fulani, and Yoruba. Soon after the country secured independence from Britain on October 1, 1960, the famed "unity in diversity" began to witness tremors. The country survived a devastating civil war. Leadership became a big issue; internal-communal wars, banditry, corruption, political apathy, insecurity, and general intolerance have escalated in the past decade. It was with this background that Development Communication Research Centre, (DCRC), a not-for-profit organization, based in Lagos, conducted a baseline study on how the foregoing challenges could be resolved. the country had been spending billions of naira to acquire weapons and give palliatives to millions of people displaced because of these crises but largely ignored the need to reorientate Nigerian and that this was what motivated the organization to approach Ford Foundation for support - to use the entertainmenteducation model to address the problems. The entertainment-education (E-E) model has been used successfully by international organizations, especially United Nations agencies, to tackle various social, political, and economic problems. The target segments of the population are fed with entertainment laced with hidden educational content aimed at fostering awareness, attitude, and ultimately, behaviour change. The E-E model, despite its tremendous successes in the past (for example through the Village Headmaster, Masquerades, and Tales By Moonlight programmes on the Nigerian Television Authority, NTA) had not been applied to solve the problem. With financial and technical support from the Ford Foundation, the organization created a 30-minute radio drama (comedy) series tagged “Naija Konnecti”. The plot of the drama is an imaginary Naija Estate where various Nigerians live together. The intrigues of their survival in this Estate are used to mirror the real Nigeria. Challenges being addressed in the real country are set and resolved within the Estate and the episodes are aired on six radio stations strategically picked, one in each of the nation's six geo-political zones. Sixty-five artists, including eight Nollywood veterans such as Ngozi Nwosu, Jide Kosoko, Saeed Mohammed, Dele Odule, Mong Kalu, and Jeremiah Francis were cast in the 52 episodes which ran from May 2022 to June 2023. The issues addressed in the first season of the series included corruption, inter-ethnic relations, tolerance, patriotism, banditry, nepotism, civic engagement, and political apathy. The results were encouraging. The organization commissioned an impact-assessment study at the end of the first season (June 2023) and found a high level of awareness amongst the citizenry in the campaign locations. The listeners became more conscious of their relative contributions to the challenges of the country and that they also needed to be part of the solution. The programme was exposed to 1,974,400 listeners, which means there were about 99,479,200 listening times during the campaign.