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Item Disparity in Assess to Media Information among Nursing Mothers in Urban, Suburban and Rural Areas of Ogun State, Nigeria(Ethno Med, 19(2), 2025) Oyesomi, Kehinde Opeyemi; Aramide, Afolayan G.; Amodu, Lanre; Adesina, Evaristus; Omole, FunkeItem News Culture and Routinisation of Production Processes in Vanguard Newspapers(COVENANT JOURNAL OF COMMUNICATION VOL. 11, NO. 1, 2024-06) Ibuot, Udo; Nwantah, Nkiruka Favour; Okeibunor, Ngozi B.News production goes beyond the routine of accessing, selecting, processing and interpreting events considered as newsworthy. It involves consequences of journalistic practices that are capable of influencing the professional culture, knowledge and expectations of the given medium. Though news production processes may be influenced by the editorial policy of a newspaper organisation, they should be managed away from slanting which involves omission, differential placement or even burying of anti-policy stories in inside pages. The study is an exploratory attempt that is designed on the methodology of participant observation or ethnography, and constitutes part of the first author’s work experience in the editorial and news production desks of Vanguard newspapers spanning 26 years. Its theoretical underpinnings are the gatekeeping and the agenda setting theory of communication. The paper examines the routine news culture and production processes in Vanguard Media Limited, publishers of one of Nigeria’s leading national daily and weekly newspapers in Lagos. Results of these routine processes include balanced and in-depth reporting of events by the newspaper establishmentItem Sustainability in Social Entrepreneurship: Using a PRISMA Approach to Understand Poverty Reduction and Inequality Interventions in Emerging Economies(Ianna Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, Volume 7, Number 2, 2025) Ogbari, Mercy Ejovwokeoghene; Ingomowei, Preye Samson; Augusta, Bosede AmaihianAbstract Background: Emerging economies, often characterised by significant social and economic disparities, provide a critical context for examining how social entrepreneurs can drive sustainable development to reduce poverty and inequality. It has been identified that developing countries are facing numerous problems, especially economic, social, and bio-environmental problems, such as income disparity, unequal access to education, unemployment, information asymmetry, and corruption. Objective: This study aims to investigate the role of social entrepreneurship in eradicating poverty and inequality in emerging economies, such as Sub-Saharan Africa. Methodology: This study employed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) approach to investigate sustainability in social entrepreneurship in poverty and inequality intervention in emerging countries. Studies were selected through identification, screening, eligibility, and analysis. Results: The findings underscore the potential of social entrepreneurship to contribute significantly to sustainable development goals by fostering inclusive growth and reducing disparities in areas of poverty and inequality in emerging economies Conclusion: Sustainable social entrepreneurship has transformed emerging economies by accelerating transformation, promoting social justice, and ensuring that growth benefits all members of society. 520 Ianna Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, Volume 7, Number 2, June 2025 E-ISSN: 2735-9891 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15483643 Unique contribution: The study could be useful to researchers, practitioners, social entrepreneurs, and governments in making strategic investment decisions and overcoming challenges in poverty and inequity. Key Recommendation: Social entrepreneurs should collaborate with governments, commercial businesses, and community members to garner support and achieve lasting results in solving the problem of poverty and inequality in developing nations.Item Demystifying Effect of Social Innovation in Flood Remote Sensing: A Schematic Review(Journal of Sustainability Research, 2025) Ogbari, Mercy Ejovwokeoghene; Ingomowei, Preye Samson; Ogunnaike, Olaleke OluseyeRemote sensing technologies offer valuable tools for flood mitigation strategy and flood monitoring, but their effectiveness is limited by factors such as inadequate infrastructure, limited technical expertise, and the disconnect between technological solutions and local needs. Therefore, this study examines the integration of social innovation with flood remote sensing technologies in developing countries through a systematic literature review spanning 2013–2024. The study explores the systematic literature review on social innovation in reducing the effects of floods, filling the existing gaps, and evaluating the areas of interest when integrating social innovation with flood remote sensing. The study revealed that community based and participatory approaches for engagement in social innovation potentially provide a viable way to enhance flood management. The study will contributes to existing body of knowledge as well as policy makers in flood prone areas. However, further studies could conduct an empirical study to have concrete data and information on how social innovation can be used in flood remote sensingItem Awareness and Utilisation of Natural and Mineral Resources in Selected Communities of Southwest Rural Communities of Nigeria(SAGE Open, 2024) Olonade, Olawale Y.; George, Tayo O.; Rhodes-Ebetaleye, Julius; Imhonopi, DavidNigeria is often described as a land flowing with milk and honey in reflection of the rich endowment of natural and mineral resources embedded in the country. Sadly, few of its people have benefited from these abundant resources as a large percent age of its population remains poor, particularly in rural areas. Hence, this present study assessed the awareness and utilisation of the natural and mineral resources in 24 selected southwest rural communities. The study adopts the mixed method to eli cit responses from rural and urban respondents in four of Nigeria’s southwest states. Findings from the study revealed a high level of awareness of available resources in rural communities but gross underutilisation of the resources. The study con cludes that the available resources in the southwest rural communities if tapped into, could transform the rural economy and ameliorate the level of underdevelopment in those areas. The study recommends that the government at all levels needs to recognise the rural areas as the fulcrum of national economic development and should be given utmost priority regarding infrastructural provisions and adequate fundingItem Monetary Policy Rate And Poverty Reduction In Nigeria: The Role Of Microfinance Banks(Jurnal Akuntansi dan Bisnis : Jurnal Program Studi Akuntansi., 2025) Adesina, Tolulope; Makinde, Damilola Ayomiposi; Omankhanlen, Alexander EhimarePoverty remains a major socio-economic challenge in Nigeria, despite the expansion of microfinance banking aimed at enhancing credit access for low-income groups. However, the effectiveness of microfinance banks (MFBs) in reducing poverty is increasingly shaped by macroeconomic conditions, particularly the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR), which sets benchmark interest rates across the financial system. High MPRs raise borrowing costs, making loans less affordable for the poor and small-scale entrepreneurs who depend on MFBs for credit. This study investigates the impact of changes in the MPR on poverty reduction in Nigeria, focusing on how monetary policy influences the lending capacity of microfinance institutions. The study is theoretically grounded primarily in the Keynesian Theory of Interest Rate and Investment and the Monetary Transmission Mechanism Theory, which explain how changes in interest rates influence investment and credit flows in the economy. The Credit Rationing Theory further informs understanding of how lending constraints affect credit availability for low-income borrowers. A quantitative approach is adopted, using quarterly time-series data from 2008 to 2023. The Johansen Cointegration Test and Vector Error Correction Model (VECM) are employed to examine both long-run and short-run relationships among key variables. Results show that a 1% increase in MPR leads to an estimated 0.48 percentage point rise in the national poverty rate. In contrast, increases in the loan-to-deposit ratio and capital adequacy ratio of MFBs are associated with reductions in poverty levels. The study concludes that monetary policy decisions significantly affect poverty outcomes through their influence on microfinance operations. It recommends that policymakers adopt inclusive monetary strategies that support affordable microcredit, while maintaining macroeconomic stability, to enhance financial inclusion and reduce poverty.Item IMPACT OF INFLATION AND EXCHANGE RATES ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF CONSUMER GOODS SECTOR OF THE CAPITAL MARKET IN NIGERIA(IAEME publication, 2025) Adesina, Tolulope; Areghan, Isibor; Omankhanlen, A. E.; Odukoya, Olusoji; Ogunwale, Olurotimi; Ayoade, Olumayowa VincentThis study assesses the impact of inflation and exchange rate on the financial performance of consumer goods sector of Capital market in Nigeria. The study uses purposive sampling technique and elimination method to determine the considered consumer goods companies in Nigeria Capital market over a period of 2012-2023 and analyzed the impact of inflation and exchange rate on the financial performance of these companies measured by earnings per share as the indicator. Regression analysis was used to analyze the data. The result specifically shows that there is inverse relationship between fluctuations in inflation rate, exchange rate and the financial performance of consumer goods sector in the capital market in Nigeria.. The study recommends implementation of price stability programme to regulate inflation and adjustment of exchange rate stabilization policy to reduce import costs and improve the bottom line profitability of the consumer goods companies in Nigeria Capital market.Item E-BANKING CHANNEL TRANSACTION COST AND FINANCIAL INCLUSION IN NIGERIA(African Banking and Finance Review Journal, 2025) Adesina, Tolulope; Akinboni, B. GloryThis study examined the impact of e-banking transactions costs on financial inclusion in Nigeria between 2014Q1-2024Q1. Data were sourced from Central Bank of Nigerian statistical bulletin and the National Bureau of Statistics and analyses were conducted using OLS regression, Johansen cointegration, and Granger causality to evaluate short- and long-run dynamics. The findings revealed that the ATM and debit card prices had detrimental impact on financial inclusion and discouraged usage among low-income patrons, whereas POS, mobile payments, and web-based banking had positive impact that was highly significant, highlighting their contribution to deepening access to financial services. Long-run cointegration indicated that there was a stable relationship between financial inclusion and transaction costs and as a result of the causality findings, most digital channels had bidirectional causality with financial inclusion. The study concludes that while digital innovations contribute to financial inclusion, rising costs have the tendency to reverse the positive effects, thereby frustrating the efforts of achieving the goals of Nigerian monetary authorities in 2030. The study recommended reforms in pricing, cost-effective infrastructure, greater agent networks and tougher competition between providers to ensure affordability and sustainabilityItem A Longitudinal Study of Microfinance and Poverty Reduction in Nigeria(2025) Adesina, Tolulope Femi; Makinde, Damilola AyomiposiThis study investigated the impact of microfinance banks on poverty reduction in Nigeria, with a specific focus on their contributions to financial inclusion and economic empowerment. Despite numerous government-led poverty alleviation initiatives, poverty remains widespread, highlighting the need to explore alternative and sustainable approaches. Drawing on secondary data from the Central Bank of Nigeria and the National Bureau of Statistics, the research applies econometric methods to evaluate the relationship between microfinance operations and key poverty indicators. The findings reveal that microfinance banks play a significant role in reducing poverty by improving access to credit and supporting small-scale enterprises.The study recommends strengthening microfinance institutions through targeted policy interventions to enhance their long-term impact on poverty alleviation.Item Impact of Money Market on the Liquidity of Some Selected Quoted Banks in Nigeria(Science Publishing Group, 2025) Adesina, Tolulope; Okoh, Jude Idemudia; Areghan, Isibor; Olokoyo, Felicia; Ehikioya, Benjamin; Adegboye, Folasade; Omoyin, TaiwoThe issue of bank failure due to low level of liquidity has been an age-long challenge bedeviling the Nigerian banking sector. Hence, this study examined the linkage between money market and the liquidity of some selected quoted banks in Nigeria. Specifically, the study assessed the impact of deposit money banks’ working capital on savings deposits in Nigeria, and it also investigated how the interbank call rate influences monetary policy rate in Nigeria. The research used secondary data from 2014 till 2023 of five (5) selected banks including First Bank PLC, Guaranteed Trust Bank, Zenith Bank, United Bank for Africa PLC, and Access Bank PLC for its analyses. Findings showed that, first, there was a significant and positive relationship between savings deposit rates and working capital, and secondly, monetary policy rate does not have a statistically significant impact on the interbank call rate. The study thus recommended that as savings depo sit rates significantly influence working capital, policymakers should focus on mechanisms that stabilize these rates to ensure consistent liquidity conditions. The study further recommended that understanding the differential impact of various financial indicators on bank liquidity can help policymakers design more targeted and effective monetary policies. For instance, if savings deposit rates significantly influence working capital, policymakers should focus on mechanisms that stabilize these rates to ensure consistent liquidity conditions.