Production In Nigeria Research Articles

Effect of Stakeholder Involvement on Project Management Success in Nigeria's Fast-Moving Consumable Goods Industry

In the FMCG sector of Nigeria, the study examined the impact of stakeholder participation on project management success. The study was simplified in order to assess the degree to which stakeholder engagement, support, and involvement effect project goals for a set of fast-moving consumer products in Nigeria. The study's qualitative design involved choosing seven FMCG companies in Nigeria: Dangote Sugar Plc, Nigerian Breweries Plc, Nestle Plc, Cadbury Nig Plc, Nigerian Breweries, Guiness Nig Plc, and Unilever Nig Plc. In order to create a cross-sectional period of 70 observations, secondary data on stakeholder involvement, support, and participation as well as the accomplishment of project objectives were sourced and gathered from yearly financial statement of account and Business Source Premier from 2013–2022. The data were subjected to panel regression analysis, and the results demonstrated that among a group of selected FMCGs in Nigeria, stakeholder involvement and participation have positive and significant effects on project goals, whereas stakeholder support has a negative and insignificant impact. Thus, it is concluded that one of the elements influencing project management performance in Nigeria's FMCG business is stakeholder involvement and participation.

Impact of Domestic Investment on Economic Growth in Nigeria

This study investigated the impact of domestic investment on economic growth in Nigeria from the period 1990 to 2022. The dimensions that were used to proxy the independent variable are domestic investment, total exports, interest rate and inflation while real gross domestic product was used to proxy economic growth which is the dependent variable. Data used were sourced from secondary sources which includes; World Bank development indicators for various years and the Central Bank of Nigeria annual statistical bulletin. The Statistical Software employed to analyse the data was the eviews9. The results of the Unit root test show that domestic investment, total exports, interest rate and real gross domestic variables evaluated are all stationary after first difference- I(1)- while inflation rate was stationary at level- I(0)-. The Autoregressive distributed lag was used to analyze data. The results of the Autoregressive distributed lag estimates reveal that in both the long run and short run, domestic investment, total exports, coefficients have positive impact on real gross domestic product in Nigeria and both are also statistically significant at five percent level of significance in the long-run in Nigeria. Since it was found that increase domestic investment and total exports bring about economic growth, the study therefore, recommends amongst others that appropriate trade policies in favour of export expansion should be encouraged. The federal government of Nigeria should make concerted effort towards export promotion policy by encouraging domestic investors to go into more production. In order to achieve this, there is need for the government to reduce interest rate and tax rate.

Perceived Effects of Drought on Urban and Peri-urban Crop Production in Nigeria: Farmers’ Adaptation Measures

This paper examines the perceived effects of drought on crop production in Ilorin and its fringes by making use of climatic elements (temperature and rainfall) and crop yield for a period of 10years. One hundred and twenty crop farmers were sampled randomly with copies of questionnaire. Climatic and crop yield data from 2011-2020 were collected. Findings revealed that sampled farmers (85%) perceived drought to be cessation of rainfall for a long period during rainy season. Causes of droughts include insufficient rainfall, high temperatures and deforestation among others. Decline in crop was perceived as the greatest effect of drought on crop production by 92% of the sampled farmers. The correlation analysis revealed rainfall is highly correlated with maize (0.723), but weakly correlated with sorghum (0.190) and cassava (0.037). Maximum temperature correlates weakly with cassava (0.003). Minimum temperature alsocorrelates weakly with cassava (0.019) maize (0.274) and sorghum (0.152). The regression analysis revealed that 43%, 67% and 82% of the variance in sorghum, maize and cassava production respectively could be explained by the climatic elements under study. Amongst the adaptation measures suggested include irrigation and changing planting dates. It can therefore be concluded that fluctuations in rainfall and temperature resulted into drought, which affect crop production in the study area.

Efficiency of oil palm production in Nigeria: A review-pathway

The study reviewed the efficiency of oil palm production in Nigeria. Efficiency plays a major role in productivity in developing economies like Nigeria, where resources are limited and new technology must be adopted quickly to boost output. The research gaps addressed were: provision of reasonable data backing the efficiency of oil palm production, inquiry into the technical efficiency dynamics of the oil palm making, appraising the dynamics disturbing the oil palm making, addressing the sustainability of oil palm making, reviewing the problems and prospects connected with the oil palm commerce. The factors affecting the technical efficiency of oil palm fruit processing which includes a decline in production and yields, limited availability of specific fertilizers, scarcity of quality palm seedlings, aging palm plantations, limited access to suitable credit options, marketing challenges, including stiff competition from imported oils, inefficient palm oil extraction using traditional methods due to the prevalence of a poorly mechanized artisanal sector and limited access to credit tailored for palm nut processing. It was discovered that Oil palm making has a significant impact on employment in Nigeria. The problems associated with the efficiency of oil palm production include deforestation and habitat loss, environmental impact, social and labour issues, land tenure and conflict. Among the prospects of oil palm efficiency, alternative oil sources, technology and yield improvement, restoration and reforestation, consumer awareness and demand for sustainable products were optimal. It was concluded that the pathway of oil palm-making efficiency in Nigeria from 1980 to 2023 reflects a dynamic industry resulting by economic growth, environmental stability, technological and social compatibility. It is recommended that to enhance efficiency in oil palm, farmers ought to allocate greater resources to their production endeavours to align with the rising market demand and to enhance their profit margins.

Crop index insurance as a tool for climate resilience: lessons from smallholder farmers in Nigeria

Crop farmers in arid and semi-arid regions face a covariate risk that is of paramount importance, namely, the threat of catastrophic crop loss triggered by natural disasters and climate hazards. Such an occurrence not only jeopardizes the livelihoods of these farmers but may also lead to persistent poverty. Promoting sustainable development requires control over climate-related shocks, which negatively affect the most vulnerable population in the developing world. This study investigates the option of choosing crop area-yield index insurance to mitigate the adverse effects associated with climate stress. In addition, we assessed the amount farmers are willing to pay for an insurance product that insures yields below 70% of the local average in the study area. Our results show that access to extension services and economic association membership offers farmers social capital and encourages their decision to purchase index insurance. We also find that the long-run welfare impact of index insurance policy on vulnerable households could be significant as an alternative insurance mechanism to traditional insurance. This study contributes to filling the gaps on the uptake of index insurance and provide guidance to policymakers in their approach to mitigating the effects of climate change on crop production in Nigeria.

Nexus between Digital Economy, Productivity and Growth: Evidence from Nigeria

This study investigated the role of the digital economy on the growth of the Nigerian economy. Quarterly data on the two indicators of the digital economy which include internet penetration and ICT and some other control variables were analyzed using the Autoregressive Distributed Lag Model (ARDL). In addition to that, the Bound test is employed to determine the long-run relationship among the variables. The findings showed that the digital economy indicators are negatively impacting the growth of GDP and productivity in Nigeria. The unfavorable result can be attributed to the dominance of the government in the ICT sector. Before the 2001 liberalization agenda, the sector was entirely owned and managed by the Nigerian Government through the Nigerian Telecommunications Limited (NITEL).

QUANTITATIVE DETERMINATION OF SELECTED HEAVY METALS AND MICRONUTRIENTS IN BRANDED DAIRY PRODUCTS SOLD IN NIGERIA USING ATOMIC ABSORPTION SPECTROSCOPY (AAS)

Quantitative analysis of heavy metals and nutrients in food helps indicate the safety and quality of food for final consumers. The present study was conducted to assess the presence of heavy metals (arsenic, copper, mercury, chromium, and lead) and the nutritional value of calcium in branded milk and yogurt to evaluate health risks for consumers. Ten (10) samples of branded milk and dairy products manufactured in Nigeria were purchased. The metal contents of the samples were determined using atomic absorption spectroscopy. The concentrations of calcium in the milk samples were between 9.33 ± 0.0023 and 18 ± 0.0071 ppm and were detected in all samples. Arsenic concentrations ranged from 0.45 ± 0.00042 to 2.48 ± 0.00064 ppm in eight branded samples but were undetected in two samples. Chromium levels were undetected in most samples, except for two with concentrations of 0.12±0.00049 ppm and 0.23±0.00021 ppm, respectively. Copper ranged from 0.032±0.00021 ppm to 0.129±0.00021 ppm in six samples. Mercury levels were detected in six samples at a concentration of 1.0±1.0 ppm. Lead concentrations ranged from 0.15±0.00064 to 0.29±0.00028 ppm in three samples. The study found heavy metals above the ideal concentration in branded milk and dairy products in Nigeria, highlighting the need for quality control measures during production to prevent contamination.

Workplace Incivility and Firms’ Productivity in Nigeria: Evidence from Governmental Enterprises

This study examined workplace incivility and firms’ productivity in Nigeria with evidence from governmental tertiary institutions. The specific objectives were to find out the effects of discrimination and sexual harassment on firms’ productivity as well as if organizational culture is a moderating factor affecting the relationship between workplace incivility and firms’ productivity. Survey research design was adopted and the study population comprised 306 employees of selected tertiary institutions in Delta State. Taro-Yemane formula was used to arrive at a sample size of 176 respondents and the data obtained were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical tools. The results indicated that discrimination and sexual harassment has significant effects on firms’ productivity. It was also revealed that organizational culture served as a moderating factor affecting firms’ productivity. Based on the findings, the study concluded that workplace incivility affects firms’ productivity. It was recommended among others that the management of governmental tertiary institutions need to protect workers against discrimination and encourage them to respect each other’s differences in order to reduce labour turnover and increase employees’ retention in the organization. They should also ensure that policies against discrimination are enacted and enforced; allegations of discrimination need to be fully investigated and handed over to employees’ disciplinary committee if any exist for appropriate actions.

Health Risk Assessment of Heavy and Trace Metals in Personal Care Products in Nigeria

Heavy metal poisoning is linked to disorders like cancer, endocrine disruption, and kidney dysfunction due to prolonged exposure to environmental pollutants. This study assesses heavy and trace metal levels in cosmetic products sold in Nigeria, including eye shadow, face powder, foundation, henna, eyeliner, and lipsticks. Using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry (AAS), concentrations of heavy metals (mercury, arsenic, cadmium, lead, nickel) and trace metals (iron, chromium, zinc) were determined. A health risk assessment based on the Margin of Safety (MoS), calculated from systemic exposure dosage (SED) and No Observed Adverse Effect Level (NOAEL), was conducted. Face powders and eyeliners showed concerning iron and lead levels, with MoS values indicating potential health risks from prolonged use. The highest heavy metal concentration (262.850 ppm of iron) was found in henna, while the lowest (0.001 ppm) was observed in various products. The findings highlight the need for stricter regulatory oversight to mitigate these risks.

Shackling (im)morality: religious tropes, religious figures and marginalizing politics in queer Nigerian creative texts

Building on existing scholarship and debates on queer cultural production in Nigeria, and the complex representation of religious themes as they intersect with queerness, this article analyzes the novel Walking with Shadows, and the film Hell or High Water. Through this analysis, the article argues that while religious ideologies and figures continue to hinder queer agency and visibility, the religious landscape continues to be contested by queer characters. In these texts, religious figures contribute to queerphobia as they act as gatekeepers regarding what acceptable sexual orientation and gender identity are. They also inhibit queer-livability. At the same time, queer-identifying characters attempt to deconstruct religion by cultivating enabling spaces, strengthening their agency, and in asserting their identities. While these forms of advocacy might not yet have yielded immediate impact, questioning the place of religion in Nigerian queer narratives contributes to the voices that contest the criminalization of queerness in the country.

Foreign Direct Investment Inflow and Agricultural Productivity in Nigeria

The study investigated the effect of Foreign Direct Investment inflow on Agricultural Productivity in Nigeria covering the period of 1981- 2023. The continued deterioration of budgetary allocation to agricultural sector, decline in agricultural output and the perception that if properly taken into consideration, the sector could bounce back to its position motivated the urge to investigate the alternative ways of revamping the sector through FDI. It is against this background that this study examines quantitatively the effect of foreign direct investment inflow to agriculture on agricultural sector productivity in Nigeria. The specific objectives were to ascertain the extent to which foreign direct investment inflows to Agriculture influences agricultural productivity in Nigeria, to determine the effect of exchange rate on Agricultural productivity, and to ascertain the relationship between trade openness and Agricultural productivity in Nigeria. Time series data were obtained from the CBN statistical bulletins. The data were found to be integrated of mixed order necessitating the ARDL Bounds test approach to cointegration which showed that there is long run relationship amongst the variables. Estimates from the Autoregressive Distributive Lag (ARDL) model revealed that Foreign Direct Investment to Agriculture (AFDI) and Trade Openness (TOP) significantly influenced AGRIGDP while Exchange Rate (EXCHR) seems not to have effect on the growth of the Nigeria’s Agricultural productivity during the period of study. Similarly, Foreign Direct Investment to Agriculture (AFDI), Exchange Rate (EXCHR), and Trade Openness (TOP) have a significant joint effect on Agricultural productivity in Nigeria which is being supported by the test of goodness of fit that the explanatory variables explained up to 99% of the total variations in the model. Based on the findings of the research, the study recommended that there is need to formulate policies that will attract more Foreign Investors towards the Agricultural Sector which will further increase the rate of Agricultural Productivity of the Nigerian economy.

Impact of Human Capital Development and Manufacturing Sector Productivity in Nigeria

Manufacturing, the process of creating goods through tools, machinery, labour, and formulations, historically drove economic progress in the nineteenth century. While recognised for its pivotal role in economic growth and development, Nigeria's manufacturing sector struggles to significantly influence employment and GDP, despite augmented human capital. This study explores the correlation between human capital development and manufacturing productivity in Nigeria, spanning 2000 to 2022, using an ex post facto research design rooted in the Solow Swan growth model. Data sourced from the World Bank's World Development Indicators underwent analysis through Ordinary Least Square (OLS) and causality tests, with conclusions drawn at a 5% significance level. Findings indicate that primary school enrolment, industrial labour force, and physical capital lack substantial impact on manufacturing productivity, unlike gross secondary school enrolment which positively influences productivity, while tertiary enrolment has a notable negative effect. The study underscores poor human capital development, particularly in primary school enrolment and the labour force, as key factors impeding manufacturing productivity in Nigeria, emphasising the imperative of enhancing the sector's labour force quality to unleash its full potential.

Architectural Framework for Development of Fuzzy Integrated Data Repository (FIDR) for Medicinal Plants in Nigeria.

Nigeria is a tropical country known to be home to a vast array of plants, most of which are plants that have been found to be medicinal and have been used in traditional healthcare delivery for centuries. Traditional Medicine Practitioners (TMPs) have been the major custodians of the knowledge of herbal medicine in Nigeria. It is noted that there is lack of documentation of the practice of herbal medicine which has resulted in the loss of a vast majority of the knowledge. The absence of a centralized digital data repository on medicinal plants and their uses in Nigeria hampers the drive for standardization, scientific validation and quality control of herbal medicine products in Nigeria. This consequently undermines the health and wellbeing of those dependent on traditional herbal medicine for their primary health care needs. Much of the claims on the efficacy of herbal medicine are found to be based on traditional beliefs and myth and have not been subjected to scientific evaluation. This accounts for the introduction of fuzzy logic into the design of an architectural framework for design of Fuzzy Integrated Data Repository that will allow access to information using sharp and fuzzy queries. This will be a resource platform that will resolve the information impasse by providing adequate and correct information to all stakeholders in the traditional herbal medicine healthcare delivery as well as foster synergy between orthodox medicine and herbal medicine practitioners, improve research that will lead to standardization and quality control of herbal medicine products in Nigeria.

Effect of Private Technology Infrastructure Investment on Real Gross Domestic Product in Nigeria

Effect of Private Technology Infrastructure Investment on Real Gross Domestic Product in Nigeria

Effect of consumer dissonance on product packaging: an empirical study of distance learning students in Lagos, Nigeria

The Axiom ‘seeing is believing’ is becoming no more imperative with the packaging of consumable goods after consumers’ experience with a brand. There is no doubt that this is one of the key drivers of brand switching. This research evaluates the effect of product packaging on post-purchase decisions of consumable products in Nigeria. Cognitive dissonance is a situation where consumers’ needs are not met and the consumer’s experience is far below the expectation. This could be a result of the failure of the packaging to adequately protect the product content; the packaging not drawing attention to the product, or it could not flaunt the egoistic nature of the consumer in terms of novelty where the consumer expected to portray his/her social class attribute. Do marketers adequately exploit the impacts/benefits of packaging to reduce consumer dissonance? What are the aftermaths of consumer dissonance on product packaging? A survey was conducted amongst marketers, distributors, and consumers of PZ Cussons PLC using random sampling. The relationships between responses were assessed and the results are presented and discussed. This study affirms that marketers should take advantage of packaging attributes to prevent or reduce the incidence of consumer dissonance. Hence, it is suggested that marketers should endeavor to invest more in product packaging design in order to gain consumer satisfaction and loyalty which could result in increased purchases.

The role of institutional quality in the nexus between agricultural expenditure and agricultural production in Nigeria

The role of institutional quality in the nexus between agricultural expenditure and agricultural production in Nigeria

Optimization of Water Policy, Regulation and Technology for Sustainable Food Production in Nigeria: A Review

Optimization of Water Policy, Regulation and Technology for Sustainable Food Production in Nigeria: A Review

Assessment of Nutritional Potential of Some Mixed Non-Conventional Feed Resources in Aliero Lga of Kebbi State, Nigeria

Non-conventional plant and animal origin of farm and agro industrial wastes are potential feed materials and are being exploited for livestock production in Nigeria. Thus an experiment was conducted to evaluate the nutritional potential of millet panicle husk mixed with molasses solution and different levels of poultry dung. Millet panicle husks were measured using a weighing balance and prepared in to four different samples (A, B, C and D) each weighing 100g. A solution of molasses (70cL) was prepared with water (30cL) and mixed with the samples except with sample A (control). Thereafter, dried poultry dung was mixed to each four sample of millet panicle husk at; 0%, 20%, 30% and 40% to make a ratio; 100:00, 80:20, 70:30 and 60:40 designated as treatments; A, B, C and D. Samples were replicated three times in a completely randomized design and oven dried at 650C for 48 hours and were taken to the laboratory for proximate, fiber fractions, minerals and phytochemical analysis. Treatment of millet panicle husk with molasses and varying levels of poultry dung improved (p<0.05) chemical composition of mixture. Treatment D had higher CP, ash, NCF and Na (19.25%, 11.00%, 43.65% and 20.00mg/g) respectively and lower CF (21.54%), ADF (33.20%) and ADL (9.09%) were obtained in treatment C. The phytochemical components (saponin, cyanide, tannin and phenolic) measured were also higher in treatment D (12.30%, 136.18mg/dl, 34.88mg/dl and 21.89mg/dl) respectively. Results suggested that mixture of molasses solution and poultry dung with millet panicle husk improved feeding value of millet panicle husk which may serves as ruminant feed during forage scarcity.

The Role of Institutional Quality in the Nexus between Agricultural Expenditure and Agricultural Production in Nigeria

The Role of Institutional Quality in the Nexus between Agricultural Expenditure and Agricultural Production in Nigeria

Household Food and Nutrition Security in Nigeria

Achieving food and nutrition security entails ensuring secure access to food alongside a hygienic environment, adequate healthcare services, and informed caregiving, thereby enabling individuals to lead healthy and productive lives. An individual's ability to realize their full personal and economic potential hinges significantly on their level of food and nutrition security. Moreover, the availability of nutrition resources and the degree to which an individual has access to such resources are a function of how society is organized in terms of economic structure, political and ideological expectations, and its institutions. Nigeria grapples with numerous hurdles in attaining food and nutrition security, including widespread poverty, heightened levels of food insecurity, limited access to clean water and sanitation, inadequate healthcare provisions, and suboptimal dietary habits. Among these challenges, poverty stands out as a critical impediment. The World Bank reports that approximately 40% of Nigerians live below the poverty line, rendering many unable to afford a balanced diet. Additionally, restricted access to clean water and sanitation significantly impacts nutrition security, as it contributes to the proliferation of waterborne illnesses and malnutrition, particularly among children. Insecurity also poses a significant barrier to food production in Nigeria's primary agricultural zones. This article provides a thorough examination of the complexities surrounding food and nutrition security in Nigeria, offering practical solutions to address these pressing issues.