IN UYO (A CASES STUDY OF NICON) ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to establish the relationship between the contributions of insurance companies and the growth of SMEs in NICON basing on the following objectives; to examine major factors that affects... Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study The role of entrepreneurship in the growth and development of our dear nation cannot be overlooked and as a result of the consistent rise in the level of unemployment and the upward increase in the level of poverty in Nigeria, it has become crucial for Nigerians to quit searching for... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT This research examined N-power programme as a veritable tool for youth empowerment in Nigeria. As the nation is presently experiencing challenges of unemployment, insecurity, and high rate of poverty, the study observed that one of the most efficient ways to empower the youth is through N-power programme. The study took a critical look at... Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Education is the process of learning and training; it is an instrument for change and development. Education is the springboard to socio-economic growth and development of every nation. It prepares an individual to live in a dynamic or constantly changing society and contribute to such... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT This research work strives to evaluate the extent of development in Entrepreneurship in a depressed economy like Nigeria. A closer and pragmatic approach was adopted by using Nigerian Association of Small-Scale Industrialists (NASSI) Enugu State Chapter. NASSI has been seen as one of the nation’s governmental agency involved in... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT This research work was carried out to show the importance of Entrepreneurship as a tool for sustainable job creation, a key factor needed to grow every country’s economy especially in sub-Saharan Africa or third world countries. This study analyses entrepreneurship and how it has grown over the years in Nigeria. It also helps to... Continue Reading
(A CASE STUDY OF ETSAKO WEST) ABSTRACT This study was carried out to examine entrepreneurship as a panacea to economic development in Etsako West of Edo State. To achieve this objective, four research questions and one research hypothesis were formulated to guide the study. The data was... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT This work is a review of the problems and prospects of setting up small-scale business in Nigeria. The Statement of Problem identified were setting problem caused by poor planning, finance problem caused by lack of financial support and poor funding and multiple and... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT Small and Medium enterprises are the catalyst for economic growth in most economies thus, the fundamental objective of this study is to investigate the impact of loans on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria. So that the ability of SMEs to develop positively and drive economic growth in the Nigeria will become real. Simple... Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Nigeria is hugely endowed with energy resources that include oil, natural gas, coal, biomass, solar, wind and hydro resources among others (Iwayemi, 2008; Onuaha, 2010). However despite this huge endowment Nigeria is also an energy deficient country whose economy suffers tremendously... Continue Reading
THE EFFECT OF ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS ON THE PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE BUSINESS IN NIGERIA ABSTRACT The study analyzes the effect of environmental factors on the performance of small and medium scale business in Nigeria, using Oshimili North Local Government Area as the area of study, a sample size of 200 will be selected and used for... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT This research work is on causes of business failure and possible solutions with a case study of Faith printing press, Uyo. business failure is when a firm is suffering from either technical insolvency or bankruptcy or when it happens that a firms total revenue do not cover its total cost , this can be avoided by finding solutions to... Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Access to electricity and its accompanied high tariffs poses a greater challenge to SMEs growth and performance in lower income countries like Nigeria, as compared with those in higher income countries. This assertion is confirmed in a research by Scott et al (2014) which reveals that, the... Continue Reading
A BSTRACT The general objective of this study is to determine the impact of entrepreneurial education, personal attitude, social norm and perceived behavioural control on entrepreneurial intentions. Entrepreneurial intention is concerned with the inclination of a person to start an entrepreneurial activity in the future. It is a key determinant of... Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Consumer behavior is a young discipline; the earlier books were written in 1960’s however, its intellectual forefathers are much older. Understanding of consumers is the consumption process provides a number of benefits. These benefits include assisting the manager in... Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study The hospitality industry is a ubiquitous one which spans hotels, bars, restaurants, theme parks and a host of other related businesses. Globally, it is a money spinning industry with billions of dollars to its credit even though in this part of the world, we are still grappling with... Continue Reading
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Entrepreneurship practices exist in most countries of the world, including Nigeria. In Nigeria the development of entrepreneurship has gone a long way to achieve industrialization and economic development. Management scholars agree that although management theory and practices have... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT This research work strives to evaluate the extent of development in Entrepreneurship in a depressed economy like Nigeria. A closer and pragmatic approach was adopted by using Nigerian Association of Small-Scale Industrialists (NASSI) Enugu State Chapter. NASSI has been seen as one of the nation’s governmental agency involved in... Continue Reading
ABSTRACT Unemployment has been a major issue in the Nigerian economy since the mid-1980s. Consequently, the Federal government adopted several strategies and policies towards entrepreneurial development in Nigeria to combat the unemployment problem. All over the world, entrepreneurship has been adjudged to have the capacity to generate employment.... Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE 1.0 Introduction An appraisal of small scale industries in employment creation in Nigeria: A study of Onitsha metropolis. 1.1 Background of the Study Many scholars have written widely on small scale industries and its potency to generate employment, thus, underscoring the quintessence, significance and relevance of this... Continue Reading
Background to the Study Small and Medium Scale Enterprises are sub-sectors of the industrial sector which play crucial roles in industrial development (Ahmed, S. 2006). Following the adoption of Economic reform programme in Nigeria in 1981, there have been several decisions to switch from capital intensive and large scale industrial projects which... Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Nigeria happens to be one of those countries that desire to build a civilized nation with a strong and sound economy. Demonstration of such a desire is seen in Tax payment, but most citizens see it as government’s means of exploitation. Tax is a contribution imposed by the Government on income earners, importers,... Continue Reading
TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study 1.2 Statement of the problem 1.3 Purpose of the study 1.4 Significance of the Study 1.5 Research Questions 1.6 Significance of the study 1.7 Scope of the study CHAPTER TWO REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 2.1 Introduction to... Continue Reading
CHAPTER I 1.0 INTRODUCTION For both developing and developed countries, small and medium scale firms play important roles in the process of industrialization and economic growth. Apart from increasing per capita income and output, Small Medium businesses create employment opportunities, enhance regional economic balance through industrial... Continue Reading