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THE EFFECT OF PROMOTIONAL MIX ELEMENTS ON SALES VOLUME: A STUDY AT COTTEX TEXTILE INDUSTRY PLC

Abstract The overall objective of this study was to determine the effect of promotional mix elements on sales volume. The research used descriptive and explanatory research design based on the scope of the study. It utilized primary and secondary data using self-administered questionnaires and unstructured personal interviews following census sampling techniques to the population of Cottex textile industry plc. Finally, the data collected from the respondents were analyzed using descriptive-a...

The Problems of Bitcoin: A Subjective View

Cryptocurrency is rapidly attracting the eyes of the modern man, the average spender, whether for investment returns or commercial convenience. However, it goes without saying that to every advantage there is a disadvantage. Thus, this paper summarily highlights the demerits of Bitcoin as a type of cryptocurrency and concludes with a form of poetic justice with cowries as an analogy to strengthen a subjective view.

Application of Ant Colony Optimizer (ACO) For Effective Path Planning in a Big-Box Store or Retail Facility

ABSTRACTReal-life stochastic problems are better addressed by adopting metaheuristic techniques. One of the interesting metaheuristic techniques for defining the shortest path is the ant colony optimization (ACO) algorithm. A considerable number of maps for shortest path have been considered in time past using classical techniques which is appropriate for deterministic variables. For stochastic or nondeterministic decision variables, metaheuristic techniques are much more appropriate. This is...

An Appraisal of the Socio-Economic Implications of Boko Haram Insurgency (A Study of Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria)

ABSTRACTThis study examines the socio-economic implications of Boko Haram in Yola, Adamawa State. Specifically, the study intends to determine the effect of Boko haram insurgency on the economic activities of people in Yola metropolis; to identifies the effects of Boko Haram insurgency on the household education; to examine the roles of Boko haram insurgency on the religions activities among people; to identifies the effects of Boko haram insurgency on the access to health service, as well as...

An Examination of the Causes and Implications of Prostitution Among University Students in Nigeria (A Study of IBB University Lapai, Niger State)

This research focuses on the an examination of the cause and implications of prostitution among university students in Nigeria: A study of IBB university Lapai Niger State. The aim and objective of the study is to provide an examination on the causes and implications of of prostitution among university students. Three theories were used to explain implication of prostitution and the theory also explain the reason for the involvement in prostitution (The theories include Strain Anomie theory a...

Transitioning from Face-to-Face to Online Learning & the Impact on Student’s Academic Performance: a Quantitative Study of Honours Students at a Private Tertiary Education Institution

The study aims to determine if the transition from face-to-face learning to online learning during COVID-19 has affected the academic performance of honours students. Table of Contents  Introduction. Background Rationale  Aim and Objectives Research Questions Research Hypotheses  Literature Review  Theoretical Framework  The Microsystem  The Mesosystem The Exosystem  The Macrosystem  Method  Research Design  Participants. Data Collection Method/Procedure  Data Analysis  Ethical ...

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IMPLICATIONS OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES ON FIRM PERFORMANCE IN NIGERIA.

ABSTRACT The study examined the implications of accounting policies on firm performance in Nigeria. It made use of two objectives being to: examine how accounting policies in disclosure of inventories and in disclosure of receivables affects return on assets of firms in Nigeria. Ex – post facto research design was adopted for the study while secondary data of the listed consumer goods sector were extracted from CBN statistical bulletin and the financial statements. Random panel regression m...

PROMOTING SMALL SCALE ENTERPRISES IN THE RURAL AREAS THROUGH COOPERATIVES WITH SPECIAL FOCUS ON ENUGU STATE

Abstract The researcher investigated the impact of co-operative society in promotion of self-reliance and small scale enterprise especially in Enugu East local government area in Enugu State. The broad objective of the study is to examine the impact of co-operative in promoting self-reliance and small scale enterprise with special focus on Enugu East L.G.A Enugu State. The constraint of the study was lack of adequate capital to facilitate production, over dependency on government, persistence...

EFFECT OF DIVIDEND POLICY ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT This paper examined the effect of dividend policy on financial performance of manufacturing firms in Nigeria. The effect of dividend policy on firm’s performance has been a really big controversial issues among scholars in financial management. As many factors affect the performance of firms and dividend policy poses as one of those factors. The study had two (2) specific objectives, two (2) research questions and two (2) hypotheses. The study had a population of 31 manufacturing f...

Utilization Of Credit Among Agricultural Co-Operative Societies Members In Anambra State

Abstract: The broad objective of this project is to examine the credit utilization among members of agricultural co-operative societies while some of the specific objectives include; determine the effects of the fund's utilization on member farm business; examine the various uses of the credit obtained by the co-operative members and determine the problems associated in obtaining farm credit facilities. A multistage sampling technique was adopted to select 323 respondents (members of agr...

MAXIMIXING CO-OPERATIVE BUSINESS ENTERPRISES IN COVID-19 ERA THROUGH THE REFORMATION OF INDEGINOUS (ISUSU) SOCIETIES IN ENUGU STATE

The study “Maximizing Co-operative business enterprises covid-19 era through the reformationof indigenous (Isusu) Societies” was carried out with the General objective to examine the possibleways of Reforming Indigenous Savings/Contributions Societies, so as to enable their positivecontribution to co-operative development. The specific objective is to find out the effect ofindigenous saving and contribution societies. The researcher, in carrying out the study generateddata from both prima...

Globalisation

Introduction The concept of globalisation has been widely used since 1970, but history shows that countries have been trading internationally for thousands of years (Vanham, 2019). The process of globalisation has evolved over time, from international trades taking place via long routes using animals, to shipments carried out by planes and  ships. This report seeks to explain the use of the term ‘globalisation’ as it relates to businesses in the 21st Century. It is important to note tha...

Internal Control: A Tool for Fraud Control in Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria

The quest to curtail or eliminate frauds, errors, and irregularities has made the institution of appropriate internal control inevitable in organizations especially banks where the object of trade is money. The study, therefore, explored the use of internal control as a tool for fraud control in deposit money banks in Nigeria. A survey research design was adopted for the study with data collected using structured questionnaires from fifteen deposit money banks in the Enugu metropolis. The res...

WORKPLACE RECREATION AND EMPLOYEE WELLBEING (A STUDY OF THE NIGERIAN UNIVERSITY COMMISSION)

Abstract This study evaluated the workplace recreation and employee wellbeing: A study of the Nigerian University commission. The specific objectives are to: to determine the effect of physical fitness programmes on employee wellbeing at Nigerian University Commission, to establish the effect of mental health programmes on employee wellbeing at Nigerian University Commission and to identify the effect of workplace entertainment on employee wellbeing at Nigerian University Commission. The stud...

An Empirical Investigation into the Determinants of External Debt in Asian Developing and Transitioning Economies

Abstract This paper investigates the determinants of external debt in 32 Asian developing and transitioning economies for the period 1995–2019. Estimation is carried out using the generalized method of moments (GMM), which is capable of dealing with potential endogeneity problems. The results show that in both the short- and long-run, economic growth and investment reduce external debt, whereas exchange rate, trade, and government expenditure increase external debt. Diagnostic tests co...


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