Papers by Augustine Okeke
Energy & environment, Jun 12, 2024
International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth Evaluation, 2024
NG-Journal of Social Development, Feb 1, 2018
Journal of Policy and Development Studies, Nov 1, 2018
NG-Journal of Social Development, Feb 1, 2018
Journal of Policy and Development Studies, Nov 1, 2018
NG-Journal of Social Development, 2018
NG-Journal of Social Development, 2018
Journal of Policy and Development Studies, 2018
Journal of Policy and Development Studies, 2018
Africa’s Public Service Delivery and Performance Review, Dec 1, 2016
This study therefore assesses the gains of the global development agenda (2000-2015) in Uganda. T... more This study therefore assesses the gains of the global development agenda (2000-2015) in Uganda. The study relies heavily on review papers, secondary dataset and material, and quasi-quantitative method in analyzing the research aim. Results show that ambiguous and unrealistic targets of the MDGs did not take into cognizance the structures, institutions, and interaction of systems and governance issues in Uganda. Despite these, the gains were also shortchanged as a result of drought, flood, and high prices of commodities, due to low farm production in most (rural) areas in Uganda. In addition to the drought and the negative effects of climate change, other challenges include deficient access to markets and market place, lack of motorized and non-motorized loadcarrying wheel vehicles, lack of capacity and infrastructure, lack of mechanized farming implements, and the lack of access to credit reduced the potency of the achievement of most of its goals. However, significant strides were attempted and the country was able to achieve several targets, which are worth celebrating. The study contends that the realization of the SDGs will only be wishful thinking, if challenges of rural poverty, governance and institution are not put in check. Shared progress and prosperity as acclaimed by the World Bank will never be visible in Uganda.
Journal of Policy and Development Studies, 2018
Electronic Research Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 2020
Over the past decade banks in Nigeria have been forced to look for new revenue streams as new bus... more Over the past decade banks in Nigeria have been forced to look for new revenue streams as new business models, technological innovations and non-traditional competition have transformed the banking landscape. Amidst all this change, a new generation has come knocking on their doors. They are in the age group of 18 to 30 years and often called Generation Y (Gen Y for short). This study therefore, assessed the banking behaviour of Generation Y students and its effect on the future of retail banking in Nigeria. The data for the study were collected using questionnaire administered to 500 university students in the four (4) major higher institutions in Plateau State (UniJos, Plateau State University, Pla-Poly and College of Education Pankshin). The data was analysed using descriptive statistics while structural equation model was used to test the hypotheses. The result indicates that retail bank fees/price integrity, unique and Innovative products, ease of use and system quality influences Gen Y banking behaviour and that this banking behaviour have a significant effect on the future of retail banking in Nigeria. Based on these findings, it was recommended that retail banks should refocus their attention their attention on the banking needs of this generation of customers to gain a better understanding of what influences their behaviours. This will compel retail banks to take a closer look at their procedures and strategies in order to manage the fast-evolving needs and expectations of this generation.
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Supply Chain Management (SCM) for automotive manufacturers worldwide is one of the most relevant ... more Supply Chain Management (SCM) for automotive manufacturers worldwide is one of the most relevant and dynamic problems. This research aims to analyze factors affecting the strategic efficiency of the supply chain (SPSC) and the OPSC by quantitative and quality research in the automotive industries. The research aims to evaluate the main outcomes, such as checked theories and established levels of buildings between IKCO and Isuzu, as studies in the automotive industry. In total, IKCO and Isuzu businesses received a total of 217 and 201 completed questionnaires. SPSS analyzes Cronbach's Alpha, where all values of Alpha are highly reasonable, also tested the reliability of results. Path analyzes (PA) were engaged in discovering the occasional relationship between variables through multi-regression in PHSA, according to SPSC and OPSC as the key-dependent variables. SPSC and OPSC have been structured, based on the PA methodology, to assess IKCO and Isuzu's distribution chain effic...
he study adopted a quantitative research approach with a survey design to Texamine the attitude o... more he study adopted a quantitative research approach with a survey design to Texamine the attitude of final year students of the department of business administration in Gombe State University towards entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship education. The population of final year students in the department adds up to 67 and the entire population was adopted for the study. A 5-point likert scale questionnaire was used as instrument for the collection of data. Both validity and reliability tests were carried out prior to the administration of questionnaire to respondents. In the aspect of validity, face and content validity tests were conducted and feedbacks were incorporated into the questionnaire's final draft. In ascertaining the reliability of the instrument for data collection, a Cronbach Alpha test was also conducted and a value of 0.74 was recorded which shows that the instrument is reliable. Descriptive statistics were employed for analyses and SPSS version 21 was used for anal...
Over the past decade banks in Nigeria have been forced to look for new revenue streams as new bus... more Over the past decade banks in Nigeria have been forced to look for new revenue streams as new business models, technological innovations and non-traditional competition have transformed the banking landscape. Amidst all this change, a new generation has come knocking on their doors. They are in the age group of 18 to 30 years and often called Generation Y (Gen Y for short). This study therefore, assessed the banking behaviour of Generation Y students and its effect on the future of retail banking in Nigeria. The data for the study were collected using questionnaire administered to 500 university students in the four (4) major higher institutions in Plateau State (UniJos, Plateau State University, Pla-Poly and College of Education Pankshin). The data was analysed using descriptive statistics while structural equation model was used to test the hypotheses. The result indicates that retail bank fees/price integrity, unique and Innovative products, ease of use and system quality influen...
he concept of human capital refers to the abilities and Tskills of human resources of a country, ... more he concept of human capital refers to the abilities and Tskills of human resources of a country, while human capital development refers to the process of acquiring and increasing the number of persons who have the skills, education and experience that are critical for economic growth. This study empirically studied the relationship between human capital development and government expenditure. Data were collected over the period 1990-2014. ARDL and impulse response function were adopted for the estimation. The Bound Test was used to determine that a long run relationship exists between HDI and GOVEXP. The results demonstrated that both in the long and short run, government spending has remained positive but to a very large extent insignificant to human capital development in Nigeria. This is why Nigeria's per capita income has remained low for a long time in the world ranking. This study therefore strongly recommends that government spending should largely be focused on human dev...
Many economists have raised cogent concerns regarding the economic stability of Nigeria, given th... more Many economists have raised cogent concerns regarding the economic stability of Nigeria, given the volatility and in recent times, the decline in oil prices. Since the discovery of crude oil in commercial quantity in Nigeria in 1956 and the attendant oil boom in the 1970s, oil has been the thought and the talk of the country chiefly because of its associated quick and huge returns. The nation by way of dependence on this black gold has experienced rapid economic growth though in an inconsistent manner: this can be attributed to the volatility in the price of the crude oil upon which the country leans. This paper shows how volatility in oil prices engenders inconsistency in economic growth vis-à-vis oil production and oil exports. Secondary data from 1993 to 2015 and descriptive tools were used to assess this and it was found that there exists a positive correlation between oil dependency and inconsistency in economic growth in Nigeria. Growth was attained as a result of high world oil prices; however, due to volatility in oil prices and failure of the country to industrialise and diversify the economy from its monocultural nature, such growth tends to be volatile. It was, therefore, recommended that a forceful and pragmatic diversification, chiefly towards the manufacturing sector, is the key to an increased and a sustainable economic growth.
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