Ibrahim Abduraman
Research by ibrahim abduraman
Assessing the Profitability and Challenges of Cowpea Production in Nasarawa State, Nigeria: Evidence from Smallholder Farmers
This study investigated the profitability and challenges of cowpea production among smallholder farmers in Nasarawa State, Nigeria. Primary data were collected from 300 cowpea farmers across three prominent cowpea producing Local Government Areas using multi-stage sampling and a semi-structured questionnaire. Analytical methods included farm budgetary techniques, profitability ratios, multiple regression analysis, and Likert-scale ranking for constraints. Results showed that cowpea...
Read more →Gender Disparities in Youth Skill Acquisition and Employment Outcomes in Nigeria: A Case Study of FCT, Nigeria
Category: Social and Management SciencesThis study examined gender disparities in youth skill acquisition and employment outcomes in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT), focusing on barriers and socio-economic and institutional factors influencing economic participation. Using a mixed-methods approach, data were collected from 400 youth (200 male, 200 female) aged 18–35 in Bwari, Gwagwalada, and Kuje Area Councils. The Henry Garrett Ranking Technique identified key barriers, while the Logit Dichotomous Regression Model assessed...
Read more →Economic Analysis of Cassava Production: Profitability, Determinants, and Constraints among Smallholder Farmers in Kogi State, Nigeria
This study examined the profitability, determinants, and constraints of cassava production among smallholder farmers in Kogi State, Nigeria. Utilizing a cross-sectional design, data were collected from 300 randomly selected cassava farmers across five major producing Local Government Areas. Analytical tools included farm budgetary techniques, profitability ratios, multiple regression analysis, and Likert scale ranking. Results revealed that cassava production is profitable, with an average...
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