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Open Access Article Economics International Relations

Globalization and Its Brunt on Nigeria Global Economic Competitiveness: The Need for Holistic and Dynamic Strategies

M. A. Obomeghie, Ugbomhe O. Ugbomhe

1-06

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10.36923/ijsser.v3i1.77

Abstract: This study aims to examine the impact of globalization on Nigeria's economic competitiveness, focusing on how Nigeria's participation in the global economy has influenced its ability to compete with developed nations. The study employs the Least Squares method to analyze data collected from 2006 to 2017 from various sources, including the Nigeria Statistical Bulletin, World Economic Forum reports, and the United Nations Industrial Development... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Economics

Unlocking Trade-Led Growth in West Africa: The Moderating Role of Institutional Quality in a Dynamic Panel Analysis

Anthony Orji, Ebuka Michael Muorah, Onyinye Imelda Anthony-Orji, Jonathan Emenike Ogbuabor,...

76-87

Abstract Views : 1088

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10.36923/ijsser.v7i2.337

Abstract: This study examines the conditional effect of trade liberalization on economic growth in West Africa, with a particular focus on the moderating influence of institutional quality. A panel dataset covering 16 West African countries over the period 2017–2022 is employed to estimate a dynamic growth model using the System Generalized Method of Moments (System-GMM), which effectively addresses endogeneity and growth persistence. Robustness checks... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Economics

Implications of Free Trade Area For Poverty, Household Welfare And Economic Development In Nigeria

Idris Abubakar, Thomas onimisi Abaukaka, Muhammad Kabir O. Momoh

01-12

Abstract Views : 949

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10.36923/ijsser.v3i3.88

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to examine the implications of free trade areas on poverty, household welfare, and economic development in Nigeria. Using a fully modified ordinary least squares (FMOLS) regression technique, the study analyzes key macroeconomic indicators, specifically income per capita to measure welfare and unemployment to assess poverty. Historical data covering 27 years were sourced from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Economics

Poverty Elevation Amidst Poverty Alleviation Programmes In Nigeria

Obiwuru Chidera Rex

16-22

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10.36923/ijsser.v1i2.38

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to identify key reasons for the persistence of extreme poverty in Nigeria and to provide potential solutions. This exploratory research employs a secondary research method, utilizing data from textbooks, online newspapers, journal articles, and organizational reports. The study reviews various poverty alleviation programs implemented by the Nigerian government and other organizations. The findings reveal that the... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Economics

An Empirical Analysis of the Impact of Government Health Expenditures on the Performance of the Health Sector in Nigeria

Gwaison Panan Danladi

39-49

Abstract Views : 1118

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10.36923/ijsser.v3i3.113

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of government health expenditures on the performance of the health sector in Nigeria over the period from 1979 to 2019. The study employs an ex-post facto research design and utilizes annual time series data obtained from the World Development Indicators (WDI) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Statistical Bulletin. To analyze the data, the dynamic ordinary least square (DOLS)... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Economics

Trade Openness And Inflation: Empirical Explanation Of The Nexus In Nigeria

Musa Abdullahi Sakanko, David Joseph

01-09

Abstract Views : 875

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10.36923/ijsser.v1i2.34

Abstract: This study aims to examine the effect of trade openness on the inflation rate in Nigeria using time series data collected from secondary sources. The data were analyzed using EViews10, revealing a cointegrating and one-way Granger causality relationship between the inflation rate and trade openness. Both short-run and long-run results demonstrate a significant and negative relationship between the inflation rate and trade openness in Nigeria.... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Political Science

Strengthening Nigeria-India Intelligence Cooperation: Much To Do In Fighting Boko Haram

Ghazali Bello Abubakar

1-06

Abstract Views : 521

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10.36923/ijsser.v2i1.41

Abstract: This paper examines the span of time since the terrorist group Boko Haram, also known as Jama'at ahlus-Sunnah lid-Da'awat wal-Jihad, began its campaign of violence against civilians in northeast Nigeria, aiming to implement Shari'ah law. The purpose of the study is to analyze the socio-economic and political factors that have fueled the insurgency and to explore how Indo-Nigerian collaboration can help combat this threat. Using qualitative... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Psychology and Behavioral Economics

An Estimate of Average Cost of Hypertension and its catastrophic effect on the people living with hypertension: Patients’ perception from two Hospitals in Abuja, Nigeria

Idris Abubakar, Obansa S. A. J

11-20

Abstract Views : 1388

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10.36923/ijsser.v2i2.62

Abstract: The study aimed to investigate the high prevalence and associated costs of treating hypertension, focusing on its direct average cost and its catastrophic effect on sufferers in Nigeria. Utilizing a descriptive survey research design, data were collected through structured questionnaires administered to patients at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital and National Hospital, Abuja, Nigeria. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 22,... [...] Read more

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Environmental And Socio-Economic Effects Of Timber Exploitation In Imo River Estuary, Eastern Obolo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Ebong Mbuotidem Sampson, Victory Udoh, Nsidibe Mbuotidem Sampson, Comfort Abraham

22-27

Abstract Views : 675

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10.36923/ijsser.v1i1.29

Abstract: This study evaluated the environmental and socio-economic effects of timber harvesting and identified the drivers increasing the rate of timber exploitation in the Imo River Estuary, Eastern Obolo Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Conducted across five LGAs, a random sampling technique selected 300 respondents, with 60 from each LGA. Data collection involved structured questionnaires, and analysis included percentages,... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Sociology and Social Policy

Effect of Substance Abuse on Nigeria’s Economic Performance

khayere Jossy Ijie, Abdurrauf Babalola, Muhammad Yelwa

34-43

Abstract Views : 3391

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10.36923/ijsser.v2i2.63

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of substance abuse on the real growth rate in Nigeria between 1993 and 2017. Specifically, it examines the period-based impact of substance abuse prevalence and the rehabilitation of individual drug addicts on the actual growth rate of the Nigerian economy. To achieve this, the study employs autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) and co-integration/bound test techniques to analyze the data... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Economics

Foreign Reserve Accumulation Amidst Joint Shocks: Evidence from Exchange Rate Uncertainty and Oil Supply Shock in MENA Region

David UMORU, Beauty Igbinovia, Mohammed I. Umole, Timothy Igbafe ALIU

30-43

Abstract Views : 2382

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10.36923/ijsser.v8i1.330

Abstract: Despite significant research on oil price shocks and exchange rate dynamics, most studies examine these factors independently and focus on average effects, while conventional policy structures often treat these risks as weakly correlated, ignoring the compounding double-hit effect of synchronized shocks. This study aims to fill this gap by exploring the joint, asymmetric, and state-dependent impacts of oil supply shocks and exchange rate... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Economics

Response of Economic Diversification To Gender Inequality: Evidence From Nigeria

Nkechinyere Uwajumogu, Ebele Nwokoye, Innocent Ogbonna, Mgbodichimma Okoro

23-32

Abstract Views : 791

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10.36923/ijsser.v1i2.33

Abstract: This study investigates the imperatives of gender equality in expanding the economic base of Nigeria, a country that has long remained a mono-product economy dependent on oil revenue. The purpose of this study is to explore how gender inequality affects economic diversification and to suggest policy recommendations to enhance gender equality and economic growth. The methodology employed includes the Engel-Granger and Error Correction Model... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Economics

Financial Inclusion, Household Decision-making and Child Health Outcome in Nigeria

Kemi Funlayo Akeju

47-56

Abstract Views : 1156

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10.36923/ijsser.v6i2.262

Abstract: This study aims to investigate the impact of financial inclusion and household decision-making on child health outcomes in Nigeria. Specifically, it explores how financial inclusion—measured through mobile phone usage for financial transactions, bank account ownership, and mobile digital payment methods—interacts with women's decision-making power regarding earnings and household purchases to influence child health. Using data from the 2018... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Development Studies

Strategic Human Resource Management and Brain Drain in Nigeria: An Empirical Study of Retention Practices and Workforce Mobility (2020–2024)

Onimajesin Salihu Isiaka

37-49

Abstract Views : 2720

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10.36923/ijsser.v7i2.313

Abstract: This study investigates the relationship between strategic human resource management (SHRM) practices and the ongoing brain drain of skilled professionals in Nigeria. Drawing on Human Capital Theory and Strategic HRM frameworks, the research employs a mixed-methods design that integrates quantitative labor market data from 2020 to 2024 with qualitative insights from 80 participants, including HR professionals and expatriates. The findings... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Development Studies

Economic Inequality and Poverty Dynamics: What does Literature tell us?

Abiodun Elijah Obayelu, Sarah Edore Edewor

24-35

Abstract Views : 3394

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10.36923/ijsser.v4i4.166

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to explore the intricate relationship between economic inequality and poverty dynamics, with a focus on understanding how disparities in wealth and income influence the movement of individuals and households into and out of poverty over time. The study employs a comprehensive literature review methodology, analyzing existing empirical and theoretical research to assess various approaches to measuring economic... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Economics

Access to Credit on the Growth of Women Entrepreneurs in Jos, Plateau State: The Influence of Financial Support Services

Umejiaku, R.I.

24-33

Abstract Views : 599

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10.36923/ijsser.v2i1.51

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of financial support services and access to credit on the growth of women entrepreneurs in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive research design and applied multiple regression techniques for empirical analysis. Data were collected through document reviews and interviews with women entrepreneurs. The findings revealed that financial credit awareness has a... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Economics

What Is Behind The Stunning Economic Success Of The Netherlands? The Dutch Economic Miracle: A Strategic Perspective

Pavlo Ignatiev, Iuliia Tsyrfa

11-23

Abstract Views : 2972

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10.36923/ijsser.v4i4.156

Abstract: This study aims to explore the primary factors and prerequisites that have contributed to the intensive economic development of the Netherlands. By examining the roles of tourism, logistics, industry, and agriculture, the research seeks to understand how these sectors have driven what is often referred to as the Dutch economic miracle. The study employs historical methods, the theory of relative advantages, and general scientific research... [...] Read more

Open Access Article Law and Legal Studies

Increasing Transparency for Consumers Showing Probabilities of Virtual Items in Loot Boxes in Digital Games

Philipp Christian Lohse

23-28

Abstract Views : 1407

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10.36923/ijsser.v2i3.68

Abstract: This study aims to investigate the public acceptance of potential loot box regulation in digital games, focusing on the similarities between loot boxes and gambling, and the need for increased transparency. An online survey was conducted in July 2019, targeting participants from Germany, Hungary, South Africa, Thailand, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America. The survey collected data on consumer preferences regarding the... [...] Read more

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Implications of Free Trade Area For Poverty, Household Welfare And Economic Development In Nigeria

Poverty Elevation Amidst Poverty Alleviation Programmes In Nigeria

An Empirical Analysis of the Impact of Government Health Expenditures on the Performance of the Health Sector in Nigeria

Trade Openness And Inflation: Empirical Explanation Of The Nexus In Nigeria

Strengthening Nigeria-India Intelligence Cooperation: Much To Do In Fighting Boko Haram

An Estimate of Average Cost of Hypertension and its catastrophic effect on the people living with hypertension: Patients’ perception from two Hospitals in Abuja, Nigeria

Environmental And Socio-Economic Effects Of Timber Exploitation In Imo River Estuary, Eastern Obolo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Effect of Substance Abuse on Nigeria’s Economic Performance

Foreign Reserve Accumulation Amidst Joint Shocks: Evidence from Exchange Rate Uncertainty and Oil Supply Shock in MENA Region

Response of Economic Diversification To Gender Inequality: Evidence From Nigeria

Financial Inclusion, Household Decision-making and Child Health Outcome in Nigeria

Strategic Human Resource Management and Brain Drain in Nigeria: An Empirical Study of Retention Practices and Workforce Mobility (2020–2024)

Economic Inequality and Poverty Dynamics: What does Literature tell us?

Access to Credit on the Growth of Women Entrepreneurs in Jos, Plateau State: The Influence of Financial Support Services

What Is Behind The Stunning Economic Success Of The Netherlands? The Dutch Economic Miracle: A Strategic Perspective

Increasing Transparency for Consumers Showing Probabilities of Virtual Items in Loot Boxes in Digital Games

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