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Leadership Capability and Process Innovation Among Nigeria’s Food and Beverage Manufacturers
(IIARD International Journal Of Economics And Business Management, 2025-11-12) Yalokwu Patrick O; Ogaga-Oghene Joshua O; Omankhanlen Ehimare A
Underutilised capacity remains a significant challenge in Nigeria’s food and beverage sector despite the growing market for processed food and beverage products, which is indicative of a lack of process optimisation and a need for process innovation. This study examined the influence of leadership capability on process innovation. Survey research design with a sample of 353 managers drawn from six quoted companies was employed. The validated questionnaire was administered using proportional and simple random sampling techniques and the response rate was 61.19%. The PLS-SEM analysed data indicate that leadership capability has a positive and significant influence on process innovation (β = 0.871, R2 = 0.758, t-statistic = 38.790, and p-value = 0.000) The study recommended that leader-managers at all levels should grow and strengthen their leadership skills by establishing guidelines, strategically create work groups, and demonstrate leadership support.
Governance Disequilibrium: A Catalyst for Instability in Developing Countries: The Situation in Nigeria
(Jurnal Administrasi Publik (Public Administration Journal), 2025) Ogunwa Samuel Adetola
Democratic government is touted to reflect in democratic Governance, with the gains of Democracy being reflected in the day-to-day living standards of 'the citizenry. The lack of this is a consequence of governance disequilibrium, which in many instances has triggered political upheavals and socio· economic uncertainties in several countries. The ·paper argues that the Nigerian state has faced a governance crisis under both military regimes and democratic administrations. These governments are· not welt-reasoned, nor do they understand the enormous challenges of Governance ahead of them before assuming the responsibilities of government While in office, they still struggled with doubt about their mission and how to address the situation. On the other hand, the subjects lack the socio-economic capacities to demand from those saddled with the responsibilities of the state what they have contributed to Improving Governance, especially in areas such as emancipation and empowerment, alleviation of poverty, improvement of the standard of living, and security of life and property. The study concludes that governance disequilibrium is fundamental and a matter of time, which can be resolved when government officials see their appointments as a contrast and use their offices to legislate on national. Issues that will bring about change to socio-economic and political decadences across the Nigerian federation.
Electronic Marketing and Bank Performance in Nigeria
(International Journal of Arts, Languages and Business Studies, 2026-01) Ighodalo David Ehizojie; Adu Cecilia Adurayemi; Abdulkafeel Safiyat Lami
This study examined the effect of electronic marketing on banks’ performance in Nigeria. Qualitative and descriptive methods of paper writing were adopted in which data were obtained from journal articles (soft and hard copies) which were duly referenced. It was revealed that electronic marketing had a profound effect on the performance of banks in Nigeria. The study concluded that the adoption of electronic marketing has enhanced profitability, strengthened customer engagement, improved competitiveness, and increased operational efficiency. However, in Nigeria, there are persistent challenges like infrastructural limitations, uneven customer readiness, and regulatory gaps.
Social-Demographic Analysis of Women Engaged In Informal Cross-Border Trade of Consumer Products: An Evidence of Badagry-Seme Border of Lagos State, Nigeria
(International Journal of Management, Social Sciences, Peace and Conflict Studies, 2025) Ighodalo David Ehizojie; Akinlotan Raymond
Border communities in Nigeria are found to be engaged in informal cross-border trade, especially smuggling activities. This menace of smuggling and other cross-border businesses particularly illegal female smugglers activities has been neglected. This is the gap that this research aims to fill. The study investigated social profiles, reasons for engagement, types of goods involved and the general experiences of women involved in this illegal business. Gender economic development was the anchored the theory for the study. The qualitative method of data collection was used to obtain information for the study. Specifically, in-depth interviews were conducted with 20 women involved in informal cross-border smuggling, selected through the snowball sampling method, and five community members were selected purposively. Findings revealed that the social demographic profiles of females involved in illegal cross border trading along Badagry-Seme border axis cut across all ages, religions, and ethnic groups. The findings further reveal that, the activities of the female cross border serve as a means of survival among the people who are out of organized jobs or work living in the communities around the Badagry axis. The study recommended that, since those actively involved in the illegal cross-border trade are females; who are low social strata of the society, there is need for empowerment and public enlightenment to direct the energy of these vulnerable women’s work practices.
Digital Transformation and Financial Services in Nigeria
(African Scholars Multidisciplinary Journal, 2026) Ighodalo David Ehizojie; Adu Cecilia Adurayemi; Abdulkafeel Safiyat Lami
Digital transformation has profoundly reshaped financial services globally, and Nigeria stands as a key example of rapid digital adoption in Sub-Saharan Africa. This paper examined the evolution, drivers, challenges, and impacts of digital transformation in the Nigerian financial sector. It evaluated policy frameworks, technological innovations, financial inclusion outcomes, cybersecurity concerns, and future prospects, offering both theoretical and empirical insights. The findings suggested that digital financial services have accelerated inclusion, expanded market access, and enhanced operational efficiency, while also posing regulatory, infrastructure, and security challenges. It was recommended that strategic investments, robust regulation, and consumer education should be enhanced.