THE ROLE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES IN UNEMPLOYMENT REDUCTION IN NIGERIA

ROLE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES IN UNEMPLOYMENT REDUCTION IN NIGERIA: In Nigeria, a considerable portion of the population is unable to find formal employment opportunities, which contributes to the country’s ongoing problem with high unemployment rates. In recent years, there has been a rising acknowledgment of the critical role that small and medium […]

CONTRIBUTION OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF NIGERIA

Innovation and healthy competition are both importantly driven by small and medium-sized businesses. In order to endure the most recent economic downturn and recession, the small and medium-sized business sector has maintained a high level of inventiveness and adaptability. Empirical studies show that new firms play a significant role in the creation of jobs (e.g. […]

Effect of entrepreneurial orientation on SMEs performance

Effect of entrepreneurial orientation on SMEs performance Chapter one/Introduction The myth that entrepreneurs are born, no more holds good, rather it is well acknowledged now that entrepreneurs can be created and nurtured through addressing issues such as opportunity identification and entrepreneurial orientation which has to a high degree potential to increase enterprise growth of SMEs […]

THE IMPACT OF MICROFINANCE BANK IN ENHANCING ENTREPRENEURSHIP SKILL AND PRODUCTIVITY IN NIGERIA , A CASE STUDY OF MICROFINANCE BANK

INTRODUCTION It is an indisputable reality that microfinance is playing an increasingly important role in entrepreneurial endeavors and is consequently being acknowledged as a main driver of economic expansion. Entrepreneurs provide value to the economy by commercializing new products, creating new employment, and establishing new businesses. They accomplish this by combining the resources that are […]

Influence of female entrepreneurial performance on the Economic Growth of developing countries

Influence of female entrepreneurial performance on the Economic Growth of developing countries INTRODUCTIONS It is critical for a country’s long-term economic prosperity that the number of women entrepreneurs who are actively involved in the formation of new firms grows (GEM 2000). In addition to their economic and income-generating occupations, women shoulder a wide range of […]

ASSESSMENT OF CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES INVOLVEMENT IN EXTENSION SERVICE DELIVERY. A STUDY OF NORTHERN NIGERIA

ASSESSMENT OF CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES INVOLVEMENT IN EXTENSION SERVICE DELIVERY. A STUDY OF NORTHERN NIGERIA CHAPTER ONE/INTRODUCTION Background of the Study A cooperative society is a voluntary organization in which individuals, businessmen and traders with common interest pool their resources together to promote the economic and welfare interests of their members. Cooperative business enterprises are autonomous […]

Sources of Finance and Factors Hindering Cooperative Societies in Development of Nigeria

Sources of Finance and Factors Hindering Cooperative Societies in Development of Nigeria INTRODUCTION The cooperative societies are member-owned, volunteer-led, self-help and democratic institutions that provide financial services to their members. Cooperative society in Nigeria are not constituted to make profit and are openly committed to service the needs of disadvantaged communities and individuals, many of […]

 Impact of First Bank of Nigeria Plc on on Development of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises

 Impact of First Bank of Nigeria Plc on Financing Small and Medium Scale Enterprises INTRODUCTION This study assessed the Impact of First Bank of Nigeria Plc on Financing SMSEs in Bauchi and Gombe States, Nigeria. The survey research design was adopted and Instrument of data collection is questionnaire and personal interview which formed the source […]

KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE OF IMPROPER WASTE DISPOSAL ON PUBLIC HEALTH IN NIGERIA

KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE OF IMPROPER WASTE DISPOSAL ON PUBLIC HEALTH IN NIGERIA Abstract Many Nigerian communities are faced with issues of solid waste disposal and health risks that undermine efforts towards ensuring a clean environment and good health for all. This research focuses on solid waste disposal and health issues among residents in the Nigerian […]

MODERATING ROLES OF SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN JOB CREATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA

MODERATING ROLES OF SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN JOB CREATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA CHAPTER ONE/INTRODUCTION  Background to the Study From the 1960s to date, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been given due recognition, especially in the developed nations, for playing very important roles towards fostering accelerated economic growth, development and […]