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RURAL-URBAN MIGRATION AMONG YOUTHS IN BASSA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, PLATEAU STATE

Abstract Rural-Urban migration is on daily basis on the increase due to the poor nature of rural communities which tends to push rural dwellers to urban centre. The situation in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State is not an exception as it constitutes a serious issue to the development of the area. The study adopted a purposive research method. A total of 502 respondents were sampled and administered with a questionnaire at Mista-Ali and Gurum villages of Pengana Chiefdom. However, ...

Effect of Urbanization on Channel Platforms of River Kaduna from 1962-2017, Kaduna State, Nigeria

Abstract. The study investigated changes in channel planforms of River Kaduna. Topographic maps were complimented with Mosaic of SPOT 5 satellite and Sentinel-2 images. Results showed that except for sinuosity index and channel length, channel width, braiding and channel migration exhibited considerable changes. These changes were evident in reduced velocity and stream energy, the type of sediment being transported, the silt materials being transported in suspension and the coarse sand and g...

Impact of Population Growth on Housing Demand and Supply in Gombe Local Government Area (LGA), Gombe State, Nigeria

 Abstract  This research work examines the impact of rapid population growth on urban residential housing demand and supply in Gombe Local Government Area (LGA). Data used in this research include information obtained directly from people using structured questionnaires administered on randomly sampled 100 respondents (household heads). Secondary sources were also consulted. The Reconnaissance survey helped the researcher in identifying various households and observing the housing sizes, l...

CONSTRAINTS TO INCREASED FOOD PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION IN DUKKU L.G. A. GOMBE STATE, NIGERIA

ABSTRACT Agriculture plays a significant role in the process of economic growth and development of Nigeria. It contributes greatly to the provision of food and raw industrial materials. Increased food production and distribution has been a significant challenge in most of the developing countries of the world. In Nigeria, several rural communities in most of the states, Northern Nigeria in particular are faced with this problem. The situation in Dukku Local Government Area of Gombe State is n...

Comparative Analysis of the Impact of Settlement Size (Urban & Rural) on Vital Registration Coverage in Gombe State, Nigeria

This paper focuses on comparing the impact of settlement size/residential sectors (urban and rural) on birth registration coverage in Gombe state. It thus, assesses the levels of spatial accessibility and efficiency of the vital registration centres to the people of Gombe State in different locations in six sampled Local Government Areas (LGAs). Reconnaissance survey of the study area was undertaken and a questionnaire/interview schedule was administered to 1560 respondents. In-depth intervie...

Influence of Fintech Companies on the Performance of Retail Banking Services Among Money Deposit Banks in Nigeria

Financial Technologies, popularly known as FinTechs, have become a disruptive force in many areas of finance, especially in the banking industry. They have crept up on banks, becoming a vibrant competition that many did not see coming decades ago. In responding to the threat of FinTechs, some Deposit Money banks have opted to collaborate rather than compete. As a result, traditional banking in Nigeria has evolved into a highly competitive, technology-driven marketplace where some banks are mi...

The Turbaning of Amina Yusuf Garba, MNI as Tambarar Binji: A Gender Narrative of the Episode

It is the story of the first female to be turbaned in recent history of the Sokoto caliphate and northern Nigeria at large. The episode promises great deal to women folks considered to have been held to utmost seclusion since and even before the jihad of 1804 in Hausa land. Amina Yusuf Garba MON, mini therefore, made history on Saturday,26 February,2022 by epic turbaning as Tambarar Binji, Sokoto State Nigeria. The development no doubt would generate robust discussion amongst feminists, schol...

Effect of Exchange of Information on the Quality of Service of SMEs in South east Nigeria

AbstractThe study evaluated the effect of Exchange of Information on the Quality of Service of SMEs in South East Nigeria. The specific objectives were to: Examine the effect of communication channels on the reliability of SMEs in South East Nigeria and evaluate the effect of feedback on the responsiveness of SMEs in South East Nigeria. The population of the study is three thousand four hundred and seventy-two (3472) staff of the organizations understudy. The study used the survey approach an...

EFFECT OF COLLABORATION STRATEGY ON THE PERFORMANCE OF SMALL BUSINESS IN ENUGU STATE

AbstractThe study evaluated the effect of collaboration strategy on the performance of Small Business in Enugu State. The specific objectives are to; examine the effect of workforce diversity on the profitability of Small Business in Enugu State and evaluate the effect of communication on the quality of service of Small Business in Enugu State. The population of the study consists of three hundred and eleven (311) small business owners. The whole population was used due to small number. Two h...

INFLUENCE OF SELECTIVE HIRING ON THE STAFF RETENTION OF MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN ENUGU STATE

AbstractThe study evaluated the Influence of Selective Hiring on the Staff Retention of Manufacturing Firmsin Enugu State. The specific objectives of the study are to; examine the influence of special skill onreduced turnover of manufacturing Firms in Enugu State and evaluate the influence of knowledge onthe opportunities to grow of manufacturing Firms in Enugu State. The research population for thestudy was made up of 455 employees comprising management/senior staff and junior staff of the t...

EFFECT OF WORKFORCE PLANNING ON THE ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF SMES IN ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA

AbstractThe study evaluated the effect of workforce planning on the organizational performance of SMEs in Enugu State, Nigeria. The specific objectives were to evaluate the effect of succession planning on the quality of service of SMEs in Enugu State and determine the effect of leadership development on the profitability of SMEs in Enugu State. The population of the study is three thousand five hundred and eleven (3511) staff of the organizations understudy. The study used the survey approac...

INFLUENCE OF CASH MANAGEMENT ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF SELECTED MANUFACTURING COMPANIES IN NIGERIA

Abstract: This study investigated the influence of cash management on financial performance of selected manufacturing companies in Nigeria. The population of the study included fifty five (55) manufacturing firms quoted on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) with a sample size of twenty-six (26) manufacturing companies purposively selected from the consumer and industrial goods sub-sectors. Ex-post facto research design was employed in the study. The secondary data was obtained from Annual repo...

PROJECT PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT AND PROJECT SUCCESS IN NIGERIA: A STUDY OF AQUA - RAPHA INVESTMENT NIGERIA LIMITED

AbstractThe aim of this study was to determine the effect of project portfolio management on project success, using Aqua Rapha Investment Nigeria Limited as a case study. The specific objectives of the study were to determine the effect of project portfolio management on product quality of Aqua Rapha Investment Nigeria Limited, ascertain the effect of project portfolio management on project costing in Aqua Rapha Investment Nigeria Limited and assess the effect of project portfolio management ...

Utilization of Rice for Production of Snacks And Bread

ABSTRACT The primary aim of this project is to show the importance of Rice in our Country is embarked upon to examine the various ways in which Rice can be used for the production of snacks and bread in restaurant menu. Also to know the usefulness of rice and how it can be turned into fine flour to make snacks and bread.   TABLE OF CONTENTS Title pagei Certificationii Dedicationiii Acknowledgementiv Abstractv Table of contentsvi CHAPTER ONE 1.0Introduction1 1.1Historical Background2 1.2State...

Strategic Marketing Planning as an Essential Tool for Organizational Growth (A Case Study of Nigerian Bottling Company, Ilorin Nbc)

TABLE OF CONTENTS Title page  Certification  Dedication  Acknowledgement  CHAPTER ONE  1.0Introduction  1.1Background to the study 1.2Statement of the Research Problem  1.3Aims and Objective of the Study 1.4Significance of the study 1.5Scope of the Study  1.6Limitation and Constrains to the Study    1.7Definition of Terms CHAPTER TWO 2.0Introduction  2.1Literature Review  2.2Strategic Marketing Planning Defined 2.3Element of Strategy Marketing Planning 2.4The Essential Aspect of S...


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