Sule Magaji
Research by sule magaji
Influence of Savings Culture on the Financial Stability of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in Nigeria
This study examines the impact of savings culture on the sustainability of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Gwagwalada Area Council, Abuja. The study adopted a survey research design. Data were collected through the administration of structured questionnaires to 240 randomly selected SME operators across different business sectors in Gwagwalada. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics and inferential tests at the 5% significance level. The findings revealed that access to...
Read more →Impacts of rising food prices on the food security of different socio-economic groups in Abuja, Nigeria
Rising food prices have become a significant threat to household food security in urban areas across Nigeria. This study investigates the impacts of increasing food prices on the food security of different socio-economic groups in Abuja. Using a cross-sectional survey of 400 households and applying the Household Food Insecurity Access Scale (HFIAS), Ordinary Least Squares (OLS), and multinomial logistic regression, the study assesses how price increases shape food access, dietary quality,...
Read more →Environmental Degradation and Agricultural Expansion: Implications for Sustainable Development in Nigeria
Agricultural expansion in Nigeria, driven by rising food demand and population growth, has intensified environmental degradation, threatening sustainable development. This study examines the ecological impacts of agricultural growth using a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative analysis of secondary datasets (2015–2024) with qualitative review of policy and scholarly literature. Findings indicate that agricultural land expansion, fertiliser use, and population growth significantly...
Read more →Promoting Sound Risk Practices in Nigerian Banks: An Analysis of NDIC’s Risk Management Framework
This study examines the role of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) in promoting sound risk practices and enhancing financial stability within Nigerian banks. Using a mixed-methods research design, data were collected from 367 respondents through structured questionnaires and semi-structured interviews with bank officials, NDIC staff, financial experts, and community leaders. Quantitative analysis employed descriptive statistics, correlation, and regression techniques, while...
Read more →Evaluating the Effects of Capacity-Building Programmes on Agricultural Productivity and Socio- Economic Empowerment of Female Farmers in FCT, Abuja
This study examined the effects of capacity-building programs on agricultural productivity and the socio-economic empowerment of female farmers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. Using a mixed-method approach, the study combined quantitative data from 227 retrieved questionnaires and qualitative insights from 30 participants in focus group discussions involving government officials, rural farmers, and women’s associations. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and...
Read more →Examining Socio-Cultural and Institutional Constraints to Women’s Involvement in National Agricultural Governance in Nigeria
This study examines socio-cultural and institutional constraints on women’s involvement in national agricultural governance in Nigeria, with a focus on the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of Abuja. Using a mixed-methods approach, data were collected from 275 respondents—female farmers, policymakers, and representatives of women’s agricultural organisations such as WOFAN and NWAPDI — through structured questionnaires, focus group discussions, and in-depth interviews. The study found that...
Read more →Identifying the Gaps and Challenges in Compensation for the Bida Ring Road Project, Niger State, Nigeria
Infrastructure development projects in Nigeria often face land acquisition and compensation challenges, leading to social conflicts and project delays. This study examines the specific gaps and challenges in the compensation process for the Bida Ring Road project in Niger State, Nigeria. Drawing on empirical evidence from a mixed-methods study, the research identifies key shortcomings in compensation adequacy, timeliness, and transparency. These challenges have significant implications for the...
Read more →Assessing Smart City Initiation and Household Income Constraint in Suburban Abuja, Nigeria
This research examines the relationship between smart city projects and the financial constraints faced by households in the suburban areas of Abuja, Nigeria. As the Federal Capital Territory moves toward digital urbanisation and the development of smart infrastructure, questions have arisen about whether low- and middle-income families are truly included in these transformative efforts. Employing a mixedmethods strategy that involved administering structured questionnaires to 270...
Read more →Institutional Frameworks, Policy Interventions, and Community Engagement as Drivers for Reducing Inequalities and Promoting Sustainable Urban Development in Nigeria
This study examines the role of institutional frameworks, policy interventions, and community engagement in reducing inequalities and promoting sustainable urban development in Nigeria, with Kano City as the case study. Using a mixed-methods approach, data were collected from 578 respondents through structured questionnaires, interviews, and focus group discussions. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and multiple regression, while qualitative...
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