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PETROLEUM PRODUCT PRICING AND PREMIUM MOTOR SPIRIT (PMS) CONSUMPTION IN NIGERIA: EVIDENCE FROM AN ARDL APPROACH
Authors: Elizabeth Oluwabunmi Taiwo , Salihu Ayodeji, & Peter Adamu

Date of Publication: 2026-06-22

This study investigates the effect of petroleum product pricing on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) consumption in Nigeria from 1990 to 2025.An Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model framework is utilized to examine the long run and short run dynamics between PMS consumption (LNPMSCON), domestic premium motor spirit pump prices (LN PMSP ), Real Gross Domestic Product( LN RGDP ) and Total Population

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SERVICE QUALITY AND STUDENT SATISFACTION UNDER SECURITY THREAT: AN APPLICATION OF THE HEDPERF MODEL
Authors: Manji Wapshak Kumdi, James Yunana Dashang, & Joseph Ameh

Date of Publication: 2026-06-22

This study investigates the influence of service quality on student satisfaction in a terrorism-threatened environment using the Higher Education Performance (HEdPERF) model, while drawing on Terror Management Theory (TMT) to explain students’ perceptions under conditions of insecurity. Specifically, the study examines the effects of non-academic aspects, academic aspects, reputation, access, an

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INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES (ICT) POLICIES AND E-GOVERNANCE SERVICE DELIVERY IN NIGERIA
Authors: Abubakar Rufai Rahim, Nuhu Abdullahi Liman, & Yahaya Abdullahi Adadu

Date of Publication: 2026-06-22

Governments increasingly deploy Information and Communication Technology (ICT) policies to modernise public administration, strengthen transparency and deepen citizen trust; however, Nigeria continues to experience a gap between digital-policy ambition and citizens' actual e-service experiences. This study examined how ICT policy implementation influences transparency in e-government service deliv

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CHALLENGES OF IMPLEMENTING PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP FOR ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT IN FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY, NIGERIA
Authors: Ogundana Olabode Josiah, Canice E. Erunke, Luka Ruth Caleb, & Isa Dantala Samson

Date of Publication: 2026-06-22

This study examines the challenges associated with the implementation of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in road infrastructure development in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The FCT's population increased from approximately 2.59 million in 2006 to over 4 million in 2020 and is projected to exceed 4.2 million by 2025. Concurrently, rising motorization has significantly increased traff

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IMPACT OF AGRICULTURAL OUTPUT ON POVERTY IN NIGERIA
Authors: Lawal E. Omotunde, Mike Duru, Chris Egwaikhide, Saheed Zakaree S., & Alexander A. Abraham

Date of Publication: 2026-06-22

Persistent poverty amid rising agricultural output in Nigeria necessitates empirical investigation into whether agricultural growth has translated into meaningful improvements in multidimensional poverty condition. This study examines the impact of agricultural output on multidimensional poverty in Nigeria over the period 1982 to 2024, using the Human Development Index as a poverty-related indica

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CIRCULAR ECONOMY ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN ZERO-WASTE INDUSTRIAL REDEVELOPMENT: EVIDENCE FROM NIGERIA'S TEXTILE SECTOR (Bridging Sustainable Built Environment Transformation and Entrepreneurial Opportunity in Capital-Constrained Economies)
Authors: Adamu Ahmad Abdulqadir

Date of Publication: 2026-06-22

The collapse of Nigeria's textile industry from 175 firms to 25 between 1999 and 2015 (National Bureau of Statistics, 2023) has left extensive obsolete industrial infrastructure that represents both environmental liability and entrepreneurial opportunity. This paper develops an integrated framework for circular economy entrepreneurship through zero-waste architectural redevelopment, using the Unit

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SURVIVING AGAINST THE ODDS: ENTREPRENEURIAL GRIT AND SURVIVAL OF SMEs IN NORTH-CENTRAL NIGERIA
Authors: Manji Wapshak Kumdi, Reuel John Mark Dakung & Meshach Gomam Goyit

Date of Publication: 2026-06-22

Entrepreneurial grit has become a critical determinant of firm continuity in volatile and resource-constrained environments, particularly among small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in emerging economies. However, empirical evidence on the role of entrepreneurial grit in sustaining SME survival remains limited. Drawing on grit theory, this study examines the effect of entrepreneurial grit (operation

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RESOURCE EXTRACTION AND CAPITAL FLIGHT: EXAMINING REPATRIATION OF PROFITS BY CHINESE FIRMS IN NIGERIA
Authors: Achuku Ovey Gilla, & Abubakar Musa Agwai II

Date of Publication: 2026-06-22

Despite having a wealth of natural resources, Nigeria is still grappling with underdevelopment, primarily due to ongoing capital flight linked to extraction activities. This research investigates if the repatriation of profits by Chinese multinational companies plays a role in capital flight and limits local economic progress. The aim is to evaluate how these financial outflows affect Nigeria's de

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GOVERNMENT AND INTERNATIONAL INTERVENTIONS IN PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL 4: ENHANCING ENROLMENT, RETENTION, AND COMPLETION IN SECONDARY EDUCATION IN THE FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY (FCT), NIGERIA
Authors: Emmanuel C. Danbaki, Abdullahi M. Yamma, Eugene T. Aligba, & Isa D. Samson

Date of Publication: 2026-06-22

This study examines the role of government and international interventions in advancing Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) by improving secondary school enrolment, retention, and completion in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT). A descriptive research design was adopted, relying on secondary data from government reports, policy documents, academic literature, and development partner p

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ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF MONETARY POLICY VARIABLES ON THE NIGERIAN ECONOMY
Authors: Mohammed Hassan Nggada, Aisha Hassan Adamu, & Muhammad Sagir Dutsin-Ma

Date of Publication: 2026-06-22

The study and analyse the impact of monetary policy variables on economic growth in Nigeria. The autoregressive distributed model is applied on a time series data which was gotten from the world development indicators from 1981 to 2022. Interest rate (inr) is stationary at level I(0), while Logrgdp, logms, and exr are stationary at first difference I(1), This provide the basis for the utilisation

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IMPACT OF AUDIT QUALITY ON PROFITABILITY OF LISTED COMPANIES IN NIGERIA: A FOCUS ON THE MANUFACTURING SECTOR
Authors: Ezekiel Elton, Mike Micah & Oladele Oluwakemi

Date of Publication: 2026-06-22

Private manufacturing companies in Nigeria have increasingly faced challenges associated with poor-quality audit reports, which have weakened stakeholders’ confidence in financial statements and discouraged both local and international investment. Since reliable financial reporting is essential for sound decision-making and improved corporate performance, audit quality remains a critical factor

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EFFECT OF FORENSIC ANALYSIS ON FRAUD MANAGEMENT IN PUBLIC SECTOR: AN EMPIRICAL APPROACH
Authors: Ezekiel Elton, Mike Micah & Oladele Oluwakemi

Date of Publication: 2026-06-22

The introduction of forensic analysis in public sector management has become an important area of specialization due to its significant role in fraud management and prevention. This study evaluated the effect of forensic analysis on fraud management in the public sector of Nigeria, with specific focus on selected Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) in Kogi State, Nigeria. The population o

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EFFECTS OF FUEL SUBSIDY REMOVAL AND FINANCING OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE BUSINESSES IN GOMBE METROPOLIS
Authors: Zakariyau Gurama, Mohammed Mahdi Obaid, & Abdullahi Ibrahim

Date of Publication: 2026-06-22

This study examined the impact of fuel subsidy removal on small and medium scale businesses financing in Gombe metropolis, Gombe State Nigeria. The study employed a quantitative methodology with descriptive analysis research design. The population of the study is 429 registered small-scale businesses with the small and medium enterprises in Gombe metropolis, Gombe State and sample size of 97. Purp

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IMPACT OF TRAFFICKING ON NIGERIA’S NATIONAL SECURITY
Authors: K. Adebayo, & Abdullahi M. Yamma, Canice E. Erunke, & Isa D. Samson

Date of Publication: 2026-06-22

This study investigates the implications of human trafficking for Nigeria’s national security, with a particular focus on Lagos State as a critical economic and migration hub. Adopting a mixed-methods research design, the study integrates quantitative data derived from structured questionnaires with qualitative evidence obtained from secondary sources, including scholarly literature, official re

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THE EFFECT OF INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS ON THE SUSTAINABLE GROWTH OF HOME MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY ENTERPRISES IN SOUTH-WEST NIGERIA
Authors: Dorcas Olajoju Obisesan & Omolola Blessing Onukanyagba

Date of Publication: 2026-06-22

The study investigated the effect of innovation and entrepreneurial skills on the sustainable growth of home management and technology enterprises in South-West Nigeria. The main objective was to examine how innovation practices and entrepreneurial competencies influence the sustainability and development of home-based enterprises. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The popula

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INVESTIGATING THE EFFECT OF ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS ON THE PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES: A STUDY OF SELECTED SMES IN KADUNA STATE
Authors: Jafaru Abdu Gambarawa, & Muhammad Sani Burodo

Date of Publication: 2025-12-31

This study examined how the effect of economic environment on the performance of small and medium enterprises in Kaduna State. A survey design was employed in the study. The study population consisted of 2,650 registered SMEs operating in Kaduna State (Bureau on Public Procurement, 2023). A sample size of 348 was calculated using the Taro Yamane formula. Purposive and stratified sampling were two

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CEDS JOURNAL VOL. 4, NO. 2, DECEMBER 2025
Authors: VOL. 4, NO. 2, DECEMBER 2025 - COVER

Date of Publication: 2025-12-31

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INVESTIGATING THE EFFECT OF GENDER DIVERSITY AND BOARD INDEPENDENCE ON CORPORATE RISK DISCLOSURE PRACTICES OF LISTED INSURANCE FIRMS IN NIGERIA
Authors: Elisha B. DANAZUMI, Ekoja B. EKOJA, Samson I. NYAHAS, Maklu N. YONLA, & Christiana J. BAKUT

Date of Publication: 2025-12-31

The study examines the effect of gender diversity and board independence on corporate risk disclosure practices of listed insurance firms in Nigeria from 2012 to 2024. The research design adopted for the study was ex-post facto design. Purposive sampling techniques was adopted to select the sample size of ten (10) listed insurance firms, where data were extracted from their financial reports. The

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STEM EDUCATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP: PATHWAYS TO INNOVATION AND SELF-RELIANCE IN NIGERIA
Authors: A. K. Tsafe, Ibrahim Bomala Adamu, Sadisu Umar, & Muhammad Hussaini

Date of Publication: 2025-12-31

Nigerias socio-economic development is increasingly constrained by high youth unemployment, low technological capacity, and an overdependence on imported goods and services. This paper explores the integration of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education with entrepreneurship as a strategic pathway toward fostering innovation and achieving national self-reliance. Drawing o

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MODERATING EFFECT OF FINANCIAL LITERACY ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY AND FINANCIAL INCLUSION IN GOMBE STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Ummulkhairat Adamu Gombe & Adamu Abdulkadir

Date of Publication: 2025-12-31

This paper investigates the moderating effect of financial literacy on the relationship between financial technology and financial inclusion among small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Gombe State, Nigeria. Anchored on the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), the study adopts a cross-sectional survey design. A total of 290 questionnaires were administered to registered SMEs across the three senator

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ADVANCING SPEECH-TO-TEXT ACCESSIBILITY WITH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: ENHANCING AUTOMATIC SPEECH RECOGNITION FOR REAL-TIME AND POST-PRODUCTION USE IN NIGERIA
Authors: Muhammad A. Alkali, Abubakar Ismail, Adamu A. Yarma, Abubakar M. Abiola, Amina U. Maigari, Abbas G. Danladi, Muazu Umar, & Adamu Bappi

Date of Publication: 2025-12-31

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has greatly contributed to the availability and precision of the Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) systems, allowing real-time and post-production speech-to-text uses. This paper compared the performance of the most popular ASR platforms, including OpenAI Whisper, Google Speech-to-Text, and Amazon Transcribe, on the basis of the quantitative metrics, as well as qualit

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GENDER DYNAMICS AND SUCCESSION PLANNING IN FAMILY BUSINESSES: EVIDENCE FROM ONDO STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: IBITOMI Taiwo, JOHN Blessing Abecan, ALABI Ezekiel, & JIMOH Faridat Abiodun

Date of Publication: 2025-12-31

Succession in family business is a crucial component for business continuity and most of the family business successors are males which shows that leadership is skewed against females. This study explored gender dynamics and succession planning in family businesses: Evidence from in Ondo State. The study focuses on the perception about the succession process in family businesses related gender iss

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INVESTIGATING THE ROLE OF DIGITAL FINANCE IN THE FINANCIAL RESILIENCE OF SMALLHOLDER FARMERS IN ADAMAWA STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Mandara Binta Mamman & Hassan Ibrahim Bakari

Date of Publication: 2025-12-31

Smallholder farmers frequently experience exclusion from formal financial systems, and this situation constrains their productive capacity, heightens vulnerability to shocks and weakens their ability to cultivate resilience. This paper explores the contribution of digital finance to the financial resilience of smallholders in Adamawa State, North-East Nigeria; a region simultaneously navigating ec

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REPOSITIONING EDUCATION FOR ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT AND SELF-RELIANCE AMONG UPPER BASIC STUDENTS IN NIGERIA
Authors: Martins I. ONWUKA, Fatima B. SANI, & Aishatu A. TONGO

Date of Publication: 2025-12-31

This paper explored the need for repositioning education for economic empowerment and self-reliance among upper basic students in Nigeria. Education remains a vehicle for economic emancipation. Accordingly the current education reform in Nigeria focused on a comprehensive overhaul of the erstwhile education structure. The reform aimed to create a more relevant and skills-based education. It aimed

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DETERMINANTS OF CONSUMPTION BEHAVIOUR AND BUYING PATTERNS AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ILESA, ILESA, OSUN STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Taiwo IBITOMI, Faridat A. JIMOH , Morohunmubo O. AKINRINLOLA, & Betty A. KOSILE

Date of Publication: 2025-12-31

This study investigates the determinants of consumption behaviour among undergraduate students at the University of Ilesa, Ilesa, Osun State, Nigeria, addressing a gap in empirical research on student consumption patterns in the Nigerian context. Employing a survey research design, the study targeted the entire population of 4,582 students across nine faculties. Using a multi-stage sampling techn

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BRIDGING THE FUNDING GAP: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF ENTREPRENEURIAL FINANCE IN DEVELOPING VS. DEVELOPED NATIONS
Authors: Okusanya A. Opeyemi, Akeju A. Babajide, Olatuyi O. Grace, Adesina J. Adenuga, & Abdulgaffar Muhammad

Date of Publication: 2025-12-31

This study examines the evolution and comparative dynamics of entrepreneurial finance accessibility between developed and developing nations from 2000 to 2024, using Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) National Expert Survey data. The analysis explores annual mean score trends, slope differentials, and variability in financial accessibility to identify whether developing nations are closing the

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ASSESSING THE EFFECT OF NASARAWA STATE YOUTH EMPOWERMENT AGENCY (NAYEA) ON EMPLOYMENT GENERATION
Authors: Isa Dantala Samson, Canice E. Erunke, & Luka Ruth Caleb

Date of Publication: 2025-12-31

This study examines the effect of the Nasarawa State Youth Empowerment Agency (NAYEA) on employment generation among youths in Nasarawa State. The research is situated within the broader national concern over rising youth unemployment and the associated increase in social vices, a trend exacerbated by the diminishing availability of white-collar employment in Nigeria. In response to these challeng

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BEYOND OFFICE WALLS: REMOTE WORK AND EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IN NIGERIA
Authors: Olayiwola, Peter O., Iyobhebhe, Itohan, & Adetona, Oluwanifemi M.

Date of Publication: 2025-12-31

The growing trend in the use of remote and flexible work methods has raised concerns about their actual productivity effects, as expenditures on communication and technology, as well as flexible time patterns, are not necessarily translated into concrete performance increases. Therefore, the study investigated the effect of remote work on employees' performance in Lagos, Nigeria, to provide practi

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ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICES AND HOTEL PERFORMANCE IN MINNA, NIGER STATE: THE ROLE OF COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
Authors: Grace M. Jiya

Date of Publication: 2025-12-31

This study examines the effect of environmental practices on hotel performance in Minna, Niger State, Nigeria. The hospitality industry is increasingly adopting green initiatives to minimize environmental degradation while enhancing competitiveness. Despite this global shift, empirical evidence from the Nigerian hospitality sector particularly in Niger State remains limited. The study investigated

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IMPACT OF FUEL SUBSIDY REMOVAL ON ROAD INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY, ABUJA
Authors: Ekwem Virginus Ezidowa N., Canice E. Erunke, & Luka Ruth Caleb

Date of Publication: 2025-12-31

This study examines how the removal of fuel subsidies in Nigeria has affected road infrastructure development in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. Fuel subsidy removal, a major and often controversial policy shift, was intended to free public funds for critical sectors such as infrastructure. The research assesses whether fiscal resources released from subsidy withdrawal have influenced

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