Reputational Risk and Impact Assessment of Corporate Social Responsibility on Profitability and Growth of Manufacturing Companies in Nigeria

This paper examines factors affecting corporate concerns about reputation and its impact on profitability and growth of the companies

The vocabulary of a development world view

Ifeoluwa Adedeji analyses the shift in notions used to refer to postcolonial states

Application of ICT to Agriculture as a Panacea to Unemployment in Nigeria

This study looked at the relevance of agriculture in the Nigeria society and the need for employment and application of information and communication technology into agricultural sector as a solution to unemployment problems in Nigeria. As information and communication technology is a booming sector of the economy which presently engaged the younger generations of Nigerians, it can as well be used to improve the economic development of Nigeria and Nigerians. Data was gathered through qualitative method with focus group and individual in-depth interview as tools. Participants were selected randomly from a group of students, farmers and traders in Ogun and Lagos States of Nigeria. Findings revealed that although government support was essential in improving the agricultural sector in Nigeria, it was also important for citadels of learning and the private sectors to join hands in creating the much needed awareness amongst the youths on the significance of the agricultures and application of ICT as a veritable but untapped employment opportunity. The study also revealed that there is need to include agricultural studies into present day school curricular as well as create massive awareness through the mass media, especially Nollywood industry to portray the agricultural sector in a good light in order to ensure economic growth and uptake by the younger generations

Exploring anti-corruption capabilities of e-procurement in construction project delivery in Nigeria

The use of electronic (e-­) procurement to support the execution of supply chain management activities in the different industrial sectors is permeating all regions of the world. However, in countries in sub-Saharan Africa where there is a significant level of corruption and unethical practices in the procurement process, there is a need for a better understanding of how e-Procurement can help to check the incidence of corrupt and unethical practices in construction project delivery. This study relied on a cross-sectional survey of 759 respondents, including architects, builders, engineers, estate/facilities managers, contractors, construction/project managers, quantity surveyors, supply chain managers and others to identify and analyse the anti-corruption capabilities of e-Procurement in construction project delivery in Nigeria. The results of the descriptive statistics, relative importance index and principal components analysis identified 18 anti-corruption capabilities in e-Procurement in construction project delivery with the three most important ones being the capability of e-Procurement to ensure good inventory management/record keeping; accountability by providing audit services trail and minimise direct human contacts during bidding. The key underlying dimensions of these capabilities include the advantage of e-Procurement over the traditional paper-based method; transparent bidding process and increase in competition in construction project delivery process. The findings of this study have implications, especially, on the use of e-Procurement to curb corruption in construction procurement activities

Comparison of microbiological and proximate analysis of Synodontis nigrita, Chrysichthys nigrodigitatus and Mormyrus rume in Olomore market, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria

The study was carried out to compare the microbiological and proximate analysis of fresh Synodontis nigrita, Mormyrus rume and Chrysichythys nigrodigitatus sold at Olomore market, Abeokuta, Ogun State. This fish are always available at Olomore market and other market around Abeokuta and its environment. The protein, carbonhydrate, moisture, and ash of the fishes was based on the method of analysis of the Association of Official Analysis (AOAC:1990). Data for each sp. were subjected to analysis of variance (ANOVA). The Results show no significant difference in moisture content of Chrysichthys nigrodigitatus (70.99 ~c 1.09%), Mormyrus rume (67.30 ~c 4.08%) and Synodontis nigrita (67.33 ~c I.99%). The crude protein content of Chrysichthys nigrodigitatus (12.10 ~c 0.74%) Mormyrus rume ( 15.48 ~c 1.63%) and Synodontis nigrita (I0.73 ~c 0.61%). For carbohydrate content we have Chrysichthys nigrodigitatus (1.15 ~c 0.13%9), Mormyms rume (2.09 ~c 0.20%) and Synodontis nigrita (2.04 ~c 0.10%). Fat content of Chrysichthys nigrodigitatus (7.15 ~c 1.29%) Mormyrus rume (8.97 ~c I.9%) and Synodontis nigrita (8.62 ~c 0.89%) and for ash content of Chrysichthys nigrodigititus (6.33 ~c 0.69%), Mormyrus rume (4.89 ~c 0.21%) and Synodontis nigrita (8.85 ~c 0.27%). For crude protein there was different (p 6 cfu/ml) from Chrysichthys nigrodigitatus while (2.8 to 4.7 x 106 ur cfu/ml) was obtained for Synodontis nigrita and (2.6 to 3.8 X 106cfu/ml) for Mormyrus rume. The micro-organism isolated were pseudomonas spp; Escherichia spp; Klebsiella spp; omomls spp, Escherichia spp., Klebsiella spp., Staphylococcus spp., Proteeus spp. and Micrococcus spp. On biochemical characterization the following bacteria was isolated Pseudomonas spp., Escherichia spp., Klebsiella, spp. staphylococcus spp., Proteus Micrococcus spp

A Crazy Cyber World: Construction of a Composite Index for Measuring Child Online Protection (COP)

On 17th November 2010, the international telecommunications union (ITU) launched a new Child Online Protection (COP) phase. Years after setting up these guidelines, it is important to develop a composite measure that provides an intuitive understanding of the gaps in child online protection system, creates cross national comparisons for advocacy and action. The enquiry proposes an objective assessment of where each country stands in child online protection across four critical priority areas. These areas include: nationally recognized child online protection strategy/ legislations; Collaboration, cooperation and partnerships; information sharing/reporting mechanism; and capacity building/institutional support. The four areas are reflected in the Child Online Protection Index (COPI) structure which comprises four sub-indexes. Each sub index is in turn measured by five categorical indicators. The indicators are derived or adapted from key institutions active in the information and communications technologies (ICT) sector and in child online safety issues