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Analysing the impact of logistics efficiency in Nigerian seaport on global trade competitiveness

2026-04-30T18:21:25Z

Title: Analysing the impact of logistics efficiency in Nigerian seaport on global trade competitiveness Authors: Adebayo, Tayo Moses; Oni, Babatope Gabriel; Ojekunle, Joel Ademola; Okeleke, Uka John; Ohida, Muhammed Etudaiye Abstract: The performance of Nigeria in global competitiveness ranking shows that it faces logistical challenges in trade. Consequently, the purpose of this paper was to analyze Nigerian seaports' logistics efficiency in relation to trade strategy for global competitiveness. The paper assessed Nigeria's global trade competitiveness by analyzing the processing of various seaport clearance sub-systems, including Form M, Pre-Arrival Assessment Report (PAAR), Assessment of Duty (AD), Payment of Duty (PD), Examination (E), Custom Release (CR), and Delivery (D).The paper used a questionnaire survey to gather data on 23 Nigerian manufacturing firms listed on the NSE between 2010 and 2019 that regularly import cargo via Lagos seaports. Regression analysis conducted with SPSS showed that the cost of seaport clearance, which measured Nigeria’s global trade competitiveness has a high positive association (r=0.575) with the Form M number of agencies involved having a statistically significant influence (p=0.042)among other variables. It appears that the average cost of seaport clearance increases by N 119,878 for each extra Form M agency involved.The results above make it abundantly evident that Nigeria's competitiveness in global trade is impacted by seaport logistics, particularly with regard to the clearing system. Therefore, one way to increase Nigeria's competitiveness is through effective seaport logistics. Effective seaport logistics can lower trade costs, making Nigerian goods competitive on the global market and vice versa.

Leadership Styles and Employees’ Performance of Deposit Money Banks in Minna Metropolis, Niger State, Nigeria

2026-04-29T18:27:15Z

Title: Leadership Styles and Employees’ Performance of Deposit Money Banks in Minna Metropolis, Niger State, Nigeria Authors: Abubakar, Ahmed Musa; Mary, Ojigi; Atoyebi, Kabirat Mayowa; Saidu, Salihu; Umar, Ja'afaru Abstract: Abstract The performance of employees in deposit money banks which is essential for facilitating sustainable optimal organizational productivity, largely depends on the quality of leadership to facilitate motivation, innovation, and adaptability in a highly competitive financial environment. This study investigates the effect of three strands of leadership styles, namely transactional, transformational and strategic leadership styles on employee performance of deposit money banks in Minna Metropolis. A structured questionnaire was administered to 208 frontline workers (teller attendants and marketers) of twenty-five branches of deposit money banks in Minna Metropolis. Multiple regression was used to analyze the data using STATA software. The findings revealed that transactional leadership style, transformational leadership as well as strategic leadership style all had a positive and significant effect on employees’ performance of deposit money banks in Minna Metropolis. The study therefore concludes that all the three leadership styles play a critical role in shaping employees’ performance and aligning leadership approach with the dynamics of these leadership dimensions can go a long way in yielding optimal performance outcomes. Accordingly, it is recommended that bank managers should integrate a blend of the various leadership styles for sustainable performance by leveraging on the strengths of motivation and discipline from transactional leadership style, inspiration and innovation from transformational leadership, and foresight and adaptability from strategic leadership style.

Exploring the Role of Social Innovation in Promoting Gender Inclusion among Retail Traders in Lagos

2026-04-29T18:10:44Z

Title: Exploring the Role of Social Innovation in Promoting Gender Inclusion among Retail Traders in Lagos Authors: Dauda, Abdulwaheed; Ibrahim, Fatima Maaji; Umar, Hadiza; Atoyebi, Kabirat Mayowa; Adamu, Fridausi Abstract: Abstract This study investigated how the dimensions of social innovation—co-creation, social need orientation, novelty, capacity building, and systemic change—shape gender inclusion among retail trading enterprises in Lagos. Grounded in Institutional Theory, the research employed a cross-sectional design involving 430 traders selected through a multi-stage sampling process. Data were obtained via structured questionnaires validated by experts and internal consistency value of (Cronbach’s α ≥ 0.70) confirmed reliability assessments. The data was analyzed using multiple regression at the 0.05 significance level. The results revealed that co-creation (β = 0.27, p < 0.001), capacity building (β = 0.22, p = 0.001), and systemic change (β = 0.19, p = 0.004) significantly influence gender inclusion, while novelty and social need orientation do not. These findings indicated that meaningful inclusion is driven more by participatory governance, skills enhancement and institutional transformation than by symbolic interventions or isolated innovations. The study concluded that empowering women in Lagos’s retail trade demands institutional re-engineering rather than superficial initiatives and therefore recommends deliberate policy actions to embed women within governance frameworks, expand capacity-building programs and consolidate systemic reforms.

Adoption of Social Media Technology and Impact on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Competitive Advantage in Federal Capital Territory, Abuja

2026-04-29T18:08:24Z

Title: Adoption of Social Media Technology and Impact on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Competitive Advantage in Federal Capital Territory, Abuja Authors: Zhiri, David Danjuma; Tanimu, Musa Shehu; Musa, Oziohu Fatima; Kolo, Ruth Fatima Abstract: Many businesses are adopting social media networks to woo potential customers. Social media networks have been reported to help SMEs compete favourably between themselves, and in many instances compete with larger businesses. Notwithstanding its popularity, there is still very limited information on the impact of social media adoption on SMEs competitive advantage especially in developing countries where SMEs are predominantly in the informal sector. Thus, this study examines Social Media Adoption and its Impact on SMEs Competitive advantage in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, Nigeria. The study adopts a survey research design. The population comprises of 2,825 owner manager SMEs in FCT Abuja. A sample of 338 is drawn using Krejcie and Morgan table. Primary data are collected through the use of questionnaires. However, 326 questionnaires are retrieved from the respondents. Regression analysis is used to analyze the data with the aid of SPSS Version 20. The study reveals that two independent variables (perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use) had a positive significant impact on SMEs competitive advantage in Abuja. It therefore, recommends that there is need for advocacy by the government agencies in charge of SME activities to enlighten SMEs on the importance of social media adoption to their businesses. It equally recommends for the training SMEs on the usage of the various social media platforms and how they can leverage on them to gain competitive advantage.