Browsing by Author "Aminu Nassir Brimah"

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    African journal of stability and development
    (2019-11) Aminu Nassir Brimah; Nurudeen Bello Ahmed
    This study examined the effects of entrepreneurial characteristics on the performance of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Kwara State Nigeria. Using a multistage sampling procedures, a total of one hundred and fifty entrepreneurs were selected and participated in the survey. A structured questionnaire was adopted for data collection on entrepreneur characters affecting performance of SMEs. The data were sought and analysed using SMART PLS. The Cronbach's alpha of 0.892 obtained from the data was used for the analysis. Based on the findings derived from PLS SEM creativity, proactiveness, self-confidence, risk taking have significant positive effects on profitability of SMEs.
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    An Alternative Strategy of Social Entrepreneurship Initiative for Food Security in Nigeria: The Role of Relevant Stakeholders
    (2015) Aminu Nassir Brimah; Wahid Damilola Olanipekun; Azeez Tunbosun Lawal
    The thrust of this paper is to provide an alternative strategy for solving the problem of food insecurity in Nigeria through the social entrepreneurship initiative which is gaining prominence in recent times. The paper explains the numerous efforts adopted by government to engender food security in the country but which yielded infinitesimal results. It concludes that the problem of food insecurity in Nigeria can be solved with collective efforts of the relevant stakeholders: international donors, government, professional institutions, banks, nongovernmental organisations, faith based institutions, schools, families, farmers, and media. The paper recommends the adoption of social entrepreneurship initiative by all stakeholders as an alternative strategy for achieving the dream of food security in Nigeria.
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    Effect of Corporate Governance on the Performance of Listed Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria
    (2024) Aminu Nassir Brimah; Nurudeen Bello Ahmed; Ghalib Hammed Olayiwola
    The study examined the impact of corporate governance on the financial performance of deposit money banks in Nigeria. The study looked at how corporate governance prevailing in commercial banks in Nigeria could signal the effectiveness of governance on financial performance. The study employed a longitudinal data design. It combines the features of cross-sectional and time-series designs in a research study. Judgmental sampling technique was used to collect a convenient sample to effectively represent the population while eliminating potential biases especially in surveys. The FUGAZ Banks, representing five commercial banks, were selected for this study. These include First Bank, Access Bank, Zenith Bank, UBA, and GTCO. Secondary data was utilized in this study and information for 2013 through 2022 were obtained from annual reports, accounts, and certain relevant NSE fact books from the Nigerian sampled companies. The study used panel regression to investigate how financial performance for the period was affected by corporate governance structure. Dynamic Panel data regression was used. The analysis indicates corporate governance i.e. board size and audit committee have significant impact on the financial performance of money deposit banks in Nigeria. The study recommends that companies should carefully consider the size and composition of their boards, aiming for a balance between representation and efficiency. Audit committees should consist of independent directors with relevant expertise to effectively oversee financial matters.
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    EFFECT OF ENTREPRENEURIAL CHARACTERISTICS ON SMEs PERFORMANCE
    (Department of Political Science, College of Social and Mangement Sciences, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria, 2019-11) Yetunde Bosede Olabode; Aminu Nassir Brimah; Nurudeen Bello Ahmed
    This study examined the effects of entrepreneurial characteristics on the performance of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Kwara State Nigeria. Using a multistage sampling procedures, a total of one hundred and fifty entrepreneurs were selected and participated in the survey. A structured questionnaire was adopted for data collection on entrepreneur characters affecting performance of SMEs. The data were sought and analysed using SMART PLS. The Cronbach's alpha of 0.892 obtained from the data was used for the analysis. Based on the findings derived from PLS SEM creativity, proactiveness, self-confidence, risk taking have significant positive effects on profitability of SMEs.
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    Entrepreneurial Alertness and Opportunity Recognition among Bakers in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
    (2024-07) Abdulgafar Adekola Akinrinade; Aminu Nassir Brimah; Bello Ahmed Nurudeen
    The art of opportunity recognition has long been viewed as a black box that needed further attentions. Bakery owners join their mastery with administrative capacities to recognize and create an opportunity. This study examines the influence of entrepreneurial alertness as a personality trait on opportunity recognition. The study adopted a cross sectional survey using responses from 229 bakers selected with systematic random sampling approach from a sample of association of master baker of Nigeria, Kwara state branch. frame. Questionnaire was adopted as the instrument for data collection which was analysed using multiple standard regression. The regression coefficients revealed adjusted R2of 0.122 for opportunity recognition. Therefore the study concludes that entrepreneurial alertness plays a significant role in recognition of opportunities and is considered as a target-oriented process that serves as means to new value creation and innovation. The study also recommends that the bakers should engage in activities that improved their environmental scanning abilities to enhance their alertness and also attend training program that can enhance and improve the individual cognitive thinking and mental simulation.
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    Entrepreneurial Alertness and Opportunity Recognition among Bakers in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
    (COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SCIENCES, RENAISSANCE UNIVERSITY, 2021-06) Abdulgafar Adekola Akinrinade; Aminu Nassir Brimah; Bello Ahmed Nurudeen
    The art of opportunity recognition has long been viewed as a black box that needed further attention. Bakery owners join their mastery with administrative capacities to recognize and create an opportunity. This study examines the influence of entrepreneurial alertness as a personality traiton opportunity recognition. The study adopted a cross sectional survey using responses from 229 bakers selected with systematic random sampling approach from a sample of association of Master Bakers of Nigeria, Kwara state branch. frame. Questionnaire was adopted as the instrument for data collection which was analysed using multiple standard regression. The regression coefficients revealed adjusted R2of 0.122 for opportunity recognition. Therefore, the study concludes that entrepreneurial alertness plays a significant role in recognition of opportunities and is considered as a target-oriented process that serves as a means to new value creation and innovation. The study also recommends that the bakers should engage in activities that improved their environmental scanning abilities to enhance their alertness and also attend training program that can enhance and improve the individual cognitive thinking and mental simulation.
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    IMPACT OF CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ON JOB COMMITMENT AND PERFORMANCE
    (2013) Aminu Nassir Brimah; Wahid Damilola Olanipekun; Owolabi Hassan Ibikunle
    The study analyses the impact of corporate social responsibility (CSR) on employees commitment and performance using social identity theory as its theoretical basis because the theory explains how employee's perception of CSR activities influences_their attitudes behaviour, commitment and consequently their performance in the workplace. Primary data was used to elicit information from employees and secondary data from the compamy financial statements (CSR report) was used to compliment the primary data. The result revealed that CSR influences employee dedication and commitment to the organisation. It was recommended that firms should maintain CSR practices
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    Impact of Human Capital on the Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in South West, Nigeria
    (2020-03) Sakar Adegbola Adeyemo; Rotimi Ayodele Gbadeyan; Aminu Nassir Brimah
    This study examined the Impact of Human Capital on the Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in South West Nigeria. The specific objective assessed the effect of human capital practice on the innovativeness of SMEs in South West, Nigeria. Data were collected from the primary source using structured questionnaire. Stratified random sampling was employed to select a sample of three hundred and ninety-three (393) SMEs from a population of twenty three thousand two hundred and ninety (23,290) SMEs in the Nigerian South West states comprising Lagos, Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Ondo and Ekiti. The population was divided into small and medium enterprises after which selection from each stratum was done using simple random sampling. Analysis of the data was carried using linear regression to test the strength of relationship between the variables. Findings from the study revealed that human capital index (B=0.277, T = 13.306 and R2 = 0.323) was positive and significantly affect SMEs innovativeness. The study concluded that human capital has positive and significant impact on SMEs performance.