APPLYING LEARNING CURVE THEORY TO MINIMIZE COSTS IN NIGERIA’S SMALL-SCALE MANUFACTURING SECTOR
The study examined whether cost control improvements can be achieved by applying learning curve theory in small scale manufacturing firms in Nigeria. The specific objective was to determine the extent to which production team expertise and product quality control enhance…
CREDIT RISK MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON ZENITH BANK PLC’S FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE IN AKWA IBOM STATE
In today’s dynamic business environment, risk management and improvement of cash flows are very challenging. The study examined the effect of credit risk management on the financial performance of Zenith Bank Nigeria Plc Akwa Ibom State for the period of…
FOOD SECURITY IMPLICATIONS OF AGRICULTURAL INSURANCE: A STUDY OF SMALLHOLDER RICE FARMERS IN NORTH CENTRAL NIGERIA
The impact of agricultural insurance adoption on the food security of smallholder rice farmers remains inadequately understood. Thus, this study investigated the effect of agricultural insurance adoption on the food security of smallholder rice farmers in North Central Nigeria. The…
AN EMPIRICAL STUDY OF MONEY MARKET INSTRUMENTS AND BANKING SOUNDNESS IN NIGERIA
The study investigated the influence of banks’ financing activities through money market investment and borrowing sources on the financial soundness of banks. Specifically, the study examined the relationship between aggregate money funds and credit to banks and liquidity-based soundness of…