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A CRITICAL APPRAISAL ON THE IMPLICATIONS OF “BRAIN DRAIN” FOR NIGERIA’S NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SECURITY

ABSTRACT This study critically examines the implications of brain drain on national security which is centred on Nigeria and covering the period 1999 to 2010. The study utilised qualitative research method to present data, and in particular, the narrative and descriptive techniques to analyse the data.  The crux of the study explored the reasons and implications of the emigration of Nigeria’s professionally skilled citizens for a better working and dwelling environment despite her endowed ...

Impact of Treasury Single Account on Government Revenue and Economic Growth in Nigeria A Pre-Post_Design

Since the implementation of Treasury Single Account (TSA) in 2015 by the present administration in government with the intention to control financial mismanagement which will consequently improve government revenue and economic growth; stakeholders, researchers and the general public are interested to know the extent to which these objectives have been met. This study empirically examined the extent to which TSA has improved Federally Collected Revenue (FCR) and Gross Domestic Product (GDP) ...

FOREIGN EXCHANGE AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE ITS EFFECT ON BANK PROFITABILITY

ABSTRACT  This project is titled foreign exchange and international trade it’s effect on bank profitability. It examines the extent and effect of foreign presence in domestic banking markets. It investigate how net interest margins, overhead tax paid and profitability differ between foreign and domestic banks we find that foreign banks have higher profit than domestic bank in developing countries but the opposite is the case for developed countries. Estimation result suggest that an incre...

Labour and Management Training in Conflict Management Skills among selected Labour Unions in Lagos State

Abstract The study examines the training of union leaders and management representatives in conflict management skills as a result of the failure of the statutory mechanism to stem the incidence of industrial disputes. In view of this, there should be training of union leaders and management representatives in negotiating, human relations, motivational and communication skills in order to improve their conflict handling behaviour. The specific objectives of the study are: to investigate the ...

The Organizational and Economic Mechanism of Management and the Strategy of Development of Innovative Activity in Developing Countries (Case Study of Nigeria)

An innovation system is a network of organizations within an economic system involved in the creation, diffusion and use of scientific and technological knowledge as well as the organizations responsible for the coordination and support of these processes. The concept of innovation refers to the development, adaptation, imitation and adoption of knowledge and technologies that are new to a given context. Innovation systems can found at many levels of the economy such as global, regional, nati...

FUNDING QUALITY BUSINESS EDUCATION AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA (International Journal Publication)

Abstract Funding  quality business education  for  sustainable  development in Nigeria  is  viewed  in  terms  of what  sustainable  options  for  funding education  are  to  be  adopted  for  sustainable  educational  development  in  Nigeria.  In analysing this paper, the researcher established a problem and attributed the cause of unsustainable funding for quality business education to a change in the price of oil, as a base of revenue generation in the country. Opt...

CONTRIBUTIONS, CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SMEs) IN NIGERIAN ECONOMY (International Journal Publication)

Abstract Small  and medium enterprises (SMEs) are notably the engines that drive economic development.  The businesses account for almost 90% of businesses in both leading and developing economies through job creations, employment, tax provision and contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP). However, in Nigeria, besides their critical and positive role, many SMEs face numerous challenges ranging from power shortage,  lack of capital,  poor management  skills and competencies...

THE ROLE OF STAFF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT IN ORGANIZATIONS

The human resources are the most dynamic of all the organizations resources of all the organizations resources. They need considerable attention from the organisations management; if they are to realize their full potential in their work. Thus motivation, leadership, communication work restructuring payment systems and training and development may be included in the issue which has to be faced by management today. Most of these issues will be considered in this research work, but now it is ti...

Effect of Corporate Governance on Organisational Profitability in Nigeria

ABSTRACT This research work is based on effect of corporate governance on organizational profitability in Nigeria with a reference to a case study of Wema Bank Plc, the Polytechnic, Ibadan. The project work was divided into five chapters. The opinions and suggestions of different authors were reviewed. The total numbers of the staff members within the stores department. The researcher used 15 questionnaire as the study sample size. Questionnaire and personal interview was the instrument used ...

Impact of Customer Relationship Management on Customer Retention

       I.            To examine the impact of customer relationship management on customer retention.     II.         Queue related issues that customer face every day in the banking hall. how it relates to CRM effective loyalty.

Diversification of the Nigerian Economy: Non-Oil Export as a Panacea for Inclusive Economic Growth

                                                              ABSTRACT Non-oil export has been an alternative way to diversify Nigerian economy so as to absorb any shocks from the international oil (crude oil) market, since revenue stability is not guaranteed from crude oil again. Therefore, the study examines the diversification to non-oil export as a panacea for checking poverty, unemployment, low revenue and economic recession through inclusive economic growt...

Law and Morality

Introduction  The Relationship between Law and Morality  The Notion of Law The Notion of Morality Similarities of law and Morality Differences between law and morality Issues in Morality Legal enforcement of morals in Nigeria  Theories- Naturalist and culturalist

The Role of Information Technology on Fraud Detection and Prevention (Case Study of First bank plc)

It is universally accepted that for the smooth functioning of a money market and economic growth of a country, an efficient and good banking system is a must. Modern technology has taken the world by storm in recent decades. Particularly, the advent of the computer has completely revolutionized the way people live, work and play. Computers have affected businesses in numerous ways, allowing them to run more efficiently. However, there is a dark side to computers when individuals use them to l...

Management of Working Capital

ABSTRACT   Management of working capital which aims at maintaining an optimal balance between each of the working capital components, that is, cash, receivables, inventory and payables is a fundamental part of the overall corporate strategy to create value and is an important source of competitive advantage in businesses (Deloof, 2003). The main objective of the study was to establish the impact of working capital on business performance of First Bank Nig. PLC. The research used both des...

DETERMINANTS OF DIVIDEND POLICY IN NIGERIA (A STUDY OF MANUFACTURING FIRMS)

DETERMINANTS OF DIVIDEND POLICY IN NIGERIA (A case Study of Manufacturing Firms)                                                                 Abstract This study seeks to examine determinants of dividend policy in Nigeria. The determinants of dividend policy studied are firm size, firm’s performance and liquidity. The study employed the use of secondary data from annual reports whose results were analyzed using the E-view...


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