Factors influencing customers' satisfaction towards Subaidah restaurant in UUM

The purpose of this study is to investigate the influencing factors of customer satisfaction in restaurant industry, Since the restaurant sector is one of the fastest growing sectors in malaysia, it is a paramount important to investigate the customers’ perception on restaurant factors influencing customers satisfaction. A total of 327 questionnaires were collected from the customers of Subaidah restaurant in UUM. Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) was used to test the study hypotheses. The findings of this study show that Service quality, Food quality, Physical environment, Restaurant facility and Halal elements are positively and significantly influence overall customer’s satisfaction. While Food price influence on overall customer’s satisfaction was not supported by the result of the hypotheses. Findings of this study provide more insight to managers of hospitality industry especially in the development of restaurant industry that will give some managerial implication and useful direction for restaurateurs. Moreover the findings of this research can also be extremely important in the basis of providing solutions and information for restaurants managers and scholars in the area of customer satisfaction with the specific interest in catering and hospitality industry

Interest Rate and Inflation Nexus: ARDL Bound Test Approach

The paperestimates the impact of interest rate on inflation in Nigeria. The study makes used of Autoregressive Distributed Lag model (ARDL) on time series Data, for the period 1970-2016. The data set on inflation, money supply, interest rate, GDP per capita and exchange rate were tested for stationary using ADF, PP and KPS tests and established stationarity at I (1) for all the variables. ARDL testresults reveal that interest rate is inflationary in both the short-run and long-run as it positively and significantly influencing inflation in the two periods which is in conformity with the arguments of the fiscal policy supporters but contradict the arguments of the monetary policy supporters. The findings of the study imply that interest rate in Nigeria is inflationary. Meaning that increase in the rate of interest rate will lead to an increase inflation rate. Therefore, the research study conclude that interest rates should be adjusted with caution, and also implies that fiscal policy measure will be very effective in converting inflation in the country. Keywords:ARDL Bound Test, Interest Rate, Inflation, Exchange Rate, Fiscal Policy, Monetary Policy. DOI: 10.7176/JESD/10-20-07 Publication date:October 31st 201

Abattoirs – A Hidden Centre for Livestock Genetic Resources Loss in Nigeria

Nigeria is naturally blessed with wide diversity of native animal genetic resources. Indigenous ruminant livestock such as cattle, camel, donkey, sheep and goat contributes largely in both protein supply, revenue generation and national economy. In Nigeria, these animal resources are mismanaged and undermined through the indiscriminate slaughter of pregnant animals and foetal losses in abattoirs. This unethical practice resulted in the loss of genetic diversity, preferred traits and superior females ruminant animals. The current research focus on reported incidences across abattoirs, which is a centre where such practice is highly occurs within the country.  Lack of modern facilities, law enforcement, poor management and animal welfare in abattoirs to protect pregnant animals are among few factors responsible for an increase in incidences. It is unprofitable to continue the tradition of pregnant animal slaughter that causes foetal losses. This is a condition that significantly threatens the animal genetic resources and general livestock industry in Nigeria. This practice must be discard with a proper conservation and documentation of these valuable animal genetic resources. Both long and short terms conservation programs must aim for substantial benefits of these resources. Laws must be enforced with strict penalties to those involved in pregnant animal slaughter. Genetic resources of these species and meat industry future could be safe with proper implementation of these laws and conservation measures

IMPACT OF POPULATION GROWTH ON POVERTY IN NIGERIA

This study investigates the impact of population growth on poverty rate in Nigeria over the period: 1986 to 2021. To achieve this objective, time series data was collected mainly from National Population Commission (NPC) and National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The data was tested for stationarity using Augmented Dickey Fuller (ADF) and Phillips Perron (PP) techniques. The results indicate the nonstationary of the variables. That is, both population growth and poverty rate time series are integrated of order one I(1). The study tested for cointegration using Johensen cointegration and the result indicates the presence of cointegration among the variables of study. Considering the integration and cointegration nature of the data, Dynamic Ordinary Least Square was estimated to avoid the possible problems of spurious regression and serial correlation. The result revealed a significant negative long-run impact of population growth on poverty in in Nigeria. Based on the empirical findings this study recommends that both government, households, private sector and nongovernmental organisations should focus in building productive population in Nigeria

Effect of mastitis on some hematological and biochemical parameters of Red Sokoto goats

Aim: This research project investigates the effect of mastitis on some hematological and biochemical parameters of Red Sokoto goats (RSGs). Materials and Methods: In this investigation, 16 clinically and subclinically diagnosed mastitic and 20 non-mastitic RSGs, within Sokoto metropolis, were sampled. Blood samples were collected both in ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid and anticoagulant free sample bottles for hematology and biochemical analysis, respectively. Results: A statistical analysis of the results revealed no significant difference in all the hematological parameters analyzed for both the mastitic and non-mastitic goats except mean corpuscular hemoglobin where significant difference (p<0.05) was observed. Similarly, no significant difference was recorded in the serum biochemistry except for the increase in total protein (p<0.001), globulin (p<0.05), and alanine aminotransferase activity (p<0.05). Conclusion: This finding is a pointer to the fact that mastitis could be regarded as a localized problem affecting the udder without serious systemic or metabolic involvement in RSGs

MODERATING ROLE OF AUDIT QUALITY ON THE VALUE RELEVANCE OF ACCOUNTING INFORMATION OF LISTED FIRMS IN NIGERIA

This study empirically examined as to whether earnings per share (EPS), book value per share (BVP), cash flow per share (CFPS), and dividend per share (DPS), as well as the interaction of audit quality with EPS, BVPS, CFPS, and DPS, have a significant impact on the share price of publicly traded companies in Nigeria. As of December 2019, there were a total of 161 listed companies. One hundred and fifty-four firms were utilized as the adjusted population after a filter was applied. Only quantitative data were retrieved from the sampled firms’ annual reports and accounts, and the study adheres to the positivist paradigm. Using STATA and multiple regression techniques, the study discovered that audit quality and its relationship with EPS have a considerable significant impact on the share price of listed companies in Nigeria. Interactions of Audit Quality with BVP, EPS, CFPS, and DPS, on the other hand, have a strong negative impact on share price. Thus, the study suggests that regulatory bodies such as the CBN and SEC ensure that enterprises in Nigeria utilize the services of Big4 Audit Firms, as this improves the quality of accounting information and hence improves the link between accounting information and share price

VALUE RELEVANCE OF EARNINGS AND BOOK VALUE: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS BETWEEN BIG4 AND NON-BIG4 AUDITED LISTED FIRMS IN NIGERIA

This study empirically examined the comparative value relevance of earnings and book value between big4 and non-big4 audited listed firms in Nigeria. The study covered 161 listed firms for the period 2014 -2019. However, an adjusted population of 154 firms was used with aid of a filter. The study employed quantitative data extracted from the annual reports of the sampled firms and the study aligns itself to positivist paradigm. Data were analyzed based on multiple regression technique with the aid of STATA, and the study revealed that both EPS and BVP are value relevant in both models. However, EPS and BVP in the first model are more value relevant. On the whole, the study found that accounting information of firms audited by Non-Big4 audit firms is more value relevant than that audited by Big4 audit firm. Thus, the study recommends inter-alia that regulatory authorities such as CBN and SEC should ensure that firms engage the service of audit firms not necessarily the Big4 audit firms as this helps improve the credibility of the report

Carotid occlusion and cerebral infarction from camel bite: case report

No Abstract. East African Medical Journal Vol. 84 (11) 2007: pp. 550-55

Sonographic pattern of hydrocephalus among the under five children in Sokoto North Western Nigeria

Background: Hydrocephalus among children is an important medical problem in view of its neurological sequelae in the growing child. This situation is compounded by the acute shortage of neurosurgeons in third world countries like Nigeria; hence, the need for its early detection and proper management. Objective: Evaluation of the ultrasound (US) appearances in children under 5 years of age presenting with clinical signs of raised intracranial pressure suggestive of hydrocephalus. Patients and Methods: A retrospective review of transfontanelle US scans done in 64 children (39 boys and 25 girls) attending the Department of Radiology, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria over a period of 2 years was carried out. The patients had a mean age of 5.0 ± 4.6 months (range: 1–60 months) at the time of their US examination. Some of the clinical indications for US scan included: Congenital hydrocephalus, encephalocele, meningomyelocele, and meningitis. All scans were performed through the anterior fontanelle using SIUI Apogee 800 PLUS scanner with a curvilinear probe using multi-frequency transducer of 2–5 MHz. Results: Fifty-two patients (81.3%) had hydrocephalus of congenital origin. Eleven cases (17.2%) had postmeningitic hydrocephalus while only 1 case (1.6%) was posthemorrhagic. Twenty-five patients (48.0%) of the congenital cases were due to cerebral aqueduct stenosis. Eleven (21.2%) of the congenital cases were from obstruction at the exit foramina of Luschka and Magendie resulting in the communicating type of hydrocephalus. Conclusion: Hydrocephalus is a known cause of neurological morbidity among infants in developing countries. Majority of the cases are congenital in origin and most commonly due to cerebral aqueduct stenosis. Transfontanelle US is cheap, affordable, nonhazardous, and more accessible than other imaging modalities. It should serve as the first-line investigation of infants with suspected hydrocephalus for early detection and monitoring of progression to determine those cases that would require shunt operation