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CEDS JOURNAL VOL. 4, NO. 1, JUNE 2025
Authors: Centre for Entrepreneurship Development Studies Gombe State University

Date of Publication: 2025-06-30

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THE INTERPLAY OF SOCIAL NETWORK AND STAKEHOLDER INVOLVEMENT FOR SUSTAINABILITY PRACTICES IN MICRO ENTERPRISES IN PLATEAU STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Ayiki J. Sati , Maklu Nanteer Yonla, Gideon H. Tata, Henrrieta Fakah, Sallah B. Naanman, Peter Chuwang & Yakubu I. Itse

Date of Publication: 2025-06-30

Microenterprises in Plateau State, Nigeria, play a crucial role in the development of local economic activities. However, many of these businesses struggle to adopt and maintain sustainable practices related to the triple bottom line. Despite the increasing recognition of the importance of sustainability, challenges such as limited stakeholder involvement and weak social network structures often h

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STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES GROWTH IN NIGERIA: A LITERATURE REVIEW
Authors: Musa Jeremiah Akache, Ekoja Imawa Elizabeth, Ogundare Nathaniel Jide

Date of Publication: 2025-06-30

This literature review explores the critical role of strategic management in fostering the growth of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria, a sector pivotal for economic diversification and resilience. SMEs contribute approximately 48% to Nigeria's GDP and employ 84% of the workforce, yet face significant challenges, including inadequate infrastructure, limited access to finance, and high

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IMPACT OF DIGITALIZATION ON TAX ADMINISTRATION IN ADAMAWA STATE BOARD OF INTERNAL REVENUE YOLA-NIGERIA
Authors: Sani Alhaji Saidu & Ahmed Bakari Mauda

Date of Publication: 2025-06-30

The objective of this study is to examine the Impact of Digitalization on Tax Administration in Adamawa State Board of Internal Revenue Yola-Nigeria. The study is a survey in the form of cross-sectional study in which data was collected through questionnaire administered to 187 respondents. Data collected was subjected to percentage analysis and hypotheses were tested using regression analysis at

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PERCEIVED INFLUENCE OF ENTREPRENEURIAL ORIENTATION ON GROWTH OF MICRO ENTERPRISES AMONG STUDENTS OF PUBLIC TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN SOKOTO STATE
Authors: Yusuf Buhari, & Murjanatu Muhammad Mahe

Date of Publication: 2025-06-30

This study examines the influence of entrepreneurial orientation (EO), particularly innovation orientation (IO) and customer orientation (CO), on the growth of micro-enterprises run by tertiary institutions students in Sokoto State, Nigeria. The research was driven by the need to explore how entrepreneurial traits influence business success, especially in a developing economy where micro-enterpris

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EFFECTS OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION ON VENTURE CREATION AND EMPLOYABILITY AMONG GOMBE STATE UNIVERSITY GRADUATES
Authors: Ahmed Aliyu Palladan, Abubakar Mahmud Tukur, Sayeji Ahmed, & Usman Halima

Date of Publication: 2025-06-30

The study investigated the effects of entrepreneurship education on venture creation and employability among Gombe State University graduates. Two research objectives were formulated to guide the study. A survey research design was employed, with a population comprising 1,300 Venture Creation students at Gombe State University. A sample of 297 students was selected using a simple random sampling t

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THE EFFECT OF SKILLS MISMATCH ON MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISE OUTPUT IN PLATEAU STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Wushibba Bako, Yohanna Panshak, & Niri Martha Choji

Date of Publication: 2025-06-30

Firms have the goal of maximizing both output and profit. This can be facilitated or hampered by skills mismatch. This study sought to find out how skills mismatch affect the output growth among micro, small and medium scale enterprises (MSMEs) in Plateau State. Questionnaires were administered using random sampling technique on 670 respondents from which 301 were used for the study which was a re

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QUANTIFYING THE MODERATING ROLE OF CITIZENSHIP BEHAVIOR ON PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY AND TEAM PERFORMANCE OF ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS IN NIGERIA
Authors: Hauwa A. MUSTAPHA , Yazeed MUHAMMAD, & Suleiman A. RICHIFA

Date of Publication: 2025-06-30

This study provides a novel theoretical framework for explaining the link between psychological safety, citizenship behavior, and team performance. The goal of this study is to better understand the function of organizational citizenship behavior as a moderator of psychological safety and team performance among employees at Kaduna's higher education institutions. The study used a survey-based cros

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IMPACT OF DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS ON MANUFACTURING SECTOR OUTPUT IN NIGERIA
Authors: Kafayat A. Adeshina, Ayodeji Salihu, Yakubu Alfa, & Ilemobola S. Oyefabi

Date of Publication: 2025-06-30

This study uses annual time series data spanning 1990 to 2023 to investigate the impact of deposit money banks on manufacturing sector output in Nigeria. The result of the ARDL model shows that credit to manufacturing sector (LCMS) has an insignificant negative impact on manufacturing output (LMSO), exchange rate (LEXR) has a positive insignificant impact on manufacturing output (LMSO), interest r

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DOES GOVERNANCE QUALITY ENHANCE DEVELOPMENT? EVIDENCE FROM SELECTED COUNTRIES IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
Authors: Friday Ojonugwa Godwin, Joy Eleojo Ebeh, & Adegboyega Alimi Oyediran

Date of Publication: 2025-06-30

The effectiveness of macroeconomic policy in driving sustainable development is closely tied to the quality of governance and institutional frameworks. Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), despite its potential, continues to face governance challenges that hinder its development. Existing literature has primarily focused on governance’s impact on economic growth, often neglecting broader development dimens

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AN ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF THE ADOPTION OF CRYPTOCURRENCY ON YOUTH EMPLOYMENT IN KANO METROPOLIS, NIGERIA
Authors: Maryam Yahaya, & Muhammad Ibrahim Abdullahi

Date of Publication: 2025-06-30

This study investigates the potentials of cryptocurrency on youth employment in Kano Metropolis, Nigeria. The research explores the relationship between cryptocurrency usage and youth employment, with a focus on understanding how its adoption can create new economic opportunities. Primary data were collected through structured questionnaire administered to 200 respondents selected among youths age

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RETHINKING INCLUSIVE ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES: A THEORETICAL EXPLORATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND DIGITAL BUSINESS PLATFORMS IN NIGERIA
Authors: Omoyajowo B. Stephen. Ayeni Deborah, Babatunde I. Bambi, & Gift C. Ashowo

Date of Publication: 2025-07-30

This theoretical paper critically explores the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital business platforms, and inclusive entrepreneurship education in underserved communities across Nigeria. Despite increasing attention to digital transformation globally, structural barriers such as educational inequality, digital illiteracy, and infrastructure deficits continue to limit entrepreneur

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ENHANCING HUMAN, STRUCTURAL, AND RELATIONAL CAPITAL ON STARTUP PERFORMANCE OF NIGERIAN AGRIC-ENTREPRENEURS: THE MEDIATING ROLE OF ENTREPRENEURIAL SELF-EFFICACY
Authors: Abdulmumini S. Richifa. O. D Y Malachy, Nasiru Abdullahi, & Sani Abdullahi

Date of Publication: 2025-06-30

The agricultural sector is a critical driver of economic growth and food security in Nigeria, yet many agribusiness startups struggle with performance challenges. This study examines the role of human, structural, and relational capital in enhancing the performance of Nigerian agripreneurs, with a specific focus on the mediating role of entrepreneurial self-efficacy (ESE). This study adopts a quan

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ROLE OF TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP STYLE IN CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT AMONG MICRO ENTERPRISES IN PLATEAU STATE
Authors: Manji Wapshak Kumdi, Keziah Yiltohom Ayuba, & Nanteer Yonla Maklu

Date of Publication: 2025-06-30

Micro enterprises play a key role in the economic development of states, especially, Plateau State where the tempore of business activities is moderate compared to other states. However, the products and services produce by these enterprises continue to face the challenge of global acceptance due to mediocre quality. In that regard, this paper, argued that transformational leadership plays a cruci

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IMPACT OF BASIC SERVICES ON UNDER FIVE MORTALITY IN NIGERIA
Authors: Muhammad Inuwa Dauda, Idowu Daniel Onisanwa & Ibrahim Adamu

Date of Publication: 2025-06-30

This paper investigates the impact of basic services on under-five mortality in Nigeria using annual time series data from 2000 to 2022 sourced from World Bank (2024). ARDL Bound test for cointegration was used to establish a long run relationship among the variables. The results indicate that, in the long run, access to drinking water has a negative influence on under-five mortality, while improv

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A REVIEW OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP REGRET: NATURE, CAUSES AND REMEDIES
Authors: Muideen Adejare ISIAKA. Franklin Nnabuike AGBO & Rukayat Kikelomo ISIAKA.

Date of Publication: 2025-06-30

Entrepreneurship regret is an emerging yet underexplored area within entrepreneurial research, reflecting the emotional distress that entrepreneurs may experience when the outcomes of their ventures fall short of expectations. This review synthesizes current literature on the nature, dimensions, causes, consequences and remedies of entrepreneurship regret. The paper identifies key forms of regret

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ASSESSING THE EFFECT OF FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT ON ECONOMIC GROWTH OF NIGERIA: EVIDENCE FROM ARDL APPROACH (1986-2023)
Authors: Musa Binta Abaka. Ikubor Ofili Jude, Abraham Anfofum Alexander & Alfa Yakubu

Date of Publication: 2025-06-30

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) serves as a catalyst for economic growth by facilitating the transfer of technology and capital through financial investments in goods and services. This study empirically examined the effect of foreign direct investment on economic growth of Nigeria for the period 1986-2023 using ARDL model as a tool for analysis. The finding of the study shows that foreign direct

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THE IMPACT OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS ON STUDENTS' ASSIMILATION IN DEVELOPED AND DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
Authors: Esther M. Folarin

Date of Publication: 2025-06-30

This study employs qualitative analysis to investigate the role of tutorial materials in enhancing students' assimilation within the educational systems of developed and developing countries. Through a comparison of various educational resources, including textbooks, digital tools, and multimedia equipment, the research assesses their effects on student learning outcomes in each context. The metho

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ZAKAH: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN ACHIEVING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
Authors: Farida Mohammed Shehu

Date of Publication: 2025-06-30

Zakah, which is a mandatory form of almsgiving in Islam, possesses considerable potential as a socio-economic instrument for alleviating poverty and redistributing wealth. Although Zakah has traditionally played a role in addressing socio-economic inequalities, its incorporation into modern development frameworks offers challenges and opportunities. The main objective of this study is to explore t

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION AND GENDER FOR SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AMONG SELF-EMPLOYED WOMEN IN NORTH WESTERN NIGERIA
Authors: Safiyya Abubakar Abba & Farida Mohammed Shehu

Date of Publication: 2025-06-30

This study investigates the impact of entrepreneurship education on sustainable economic development among self-employed women in North West Nigeria, with a specific focus on the moderating role of gender. The paper is a review series that analyses relevant and related empirical articles on entrepreneurship education and gender for sustainable economic growth in the region, with keen interest on r

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THE EFFECT OF ENTREPRENEURIAL EDUCATION IN REDUCING UNEMPLOYMENT IN KANO STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Halilu Bello Rogo

Date of Publication: 2025-06-30

This study investigates the impact of entrepreneurial education on unemployment reduction in Kano State, Nigeria. It explores how equipping individuals with entrepreneurial skills and knowledge can foster job creation, enhance self-employment opportunities, and ultimately contribute to economic development. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, the study analyzes data from surveys administered to st

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NIRSAL Microfinance Bank and Development of SMEs in Gombe State, Nigeria
Authors: Hauwa Saidu, Kabiru Shuaibu, Abubakar Yusuf and Nasir Muhammed

Date of Publication: 2024-12-27

This study explores the role of NIRSAL Microfinance Banks (NMFBs) in fostering the development of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Gombe State, Nigeria. The research population includes 2,652 registered SMEs in Gombe State as of 2024. The study employs a simple random sampling technique, providing all members of the population an equal opportunity to be selected for the sample. Four local go

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SOCIO - ECONOMIC DETERMINANTS OF NEONATAL MORTALITY IN NIGERIA
Authors: Folmi Haruna Hackso, Ali Madina Dankumo, Inuwa Mohammed Dauda, & Yusuf Auta

Date of Publication: 2024-12-27

This study examines the determinants of Neonatal Mortality in Nigeria from 2000 to 2022, utilizing Auto Regressive Distributed Lag (ARDL)models to analyse the long and short-run relationships between neonatal mortality and some socioeconomic factors. The findings revealed a significant long-run relationship between neonatal mortality, healthcare expenditure, and Access to water. The long-run coeff

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ASYMMETRIC IMPACT OF OIL PRICE VOLATILITY ON HOUSEHOLD CONSUMPTION EXPENDITURE IN NIGERIA: A NON-LINEAR ARDL APPROACH
Authors: Midah Maigari & Shehu El-Rasheed

Date of Publication: 2024-12-27

This study investigates the impact of oil price volatility on household consumption expenditure, employing a non-linear Autoregressive Distributed Lag (NARDL) model. Using annual data from 1980 to 2022, the study examines the long-run and short-run relationships between oil price volatility and consumption per capita. The results reveal a significant long-run relationship between the variables. Th

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PROMOTING NON-FARM EMPLOYMENT AND INCOME IN NIGERIA’S RURAL COMMUNITIES: FOCUS ON SOME SELECTED CENTRAL PLATEAU RURAL AREAS
Authors: Dashol, Ishaya Usman & Panshak, Yohanna

Date of Publication: 2024-12-27

Diversification of income is an important livelihood mechanism among rural farmers in Nigeria’s rural communities. While these areas are rich in agricultural potentials, they experience severe economic challenges arising from precariousness of commodity prices, climate change and limited access to markets and capital. This paper examined the implications of nonfarm employment on rural income usi

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