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THE DIGITAL FINANCIAL INCLUSION AND POVERTY ALLEVIATION: ASSESSING THE ROLE OF MOBILE BANKING PLATFORMS IN DRIVING RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Anthony Kainayo

Published in Kensington Business School International Journal of Social Sciences and Management (KBSIJSSM) · Vol. 2, Iss. 1, Iss. 1 · 23 Jul 2026

This study examined the relationship between digital financial inclusion and poverty alleviation, with particular focus on assessing the role of mobile banking platforms in driving rural economic development in Nigeria. The study was motivated by…

10.0000/39a8692a Open Access
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THE IMPACT OF RURAL–URBAN MIGRATION ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN ABUJA MUNICIPAL AREA COUNCIL (AMAC), FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY, NIGERIA

STEPHEN LAZI AKHERE

Published in Kensington Business School International Journal of Social Sciences and Management (KBSIJSSM) · Vol. 2, Iss. 1, Iss. 1 · 23 Jul 2026

This study examined the impact of rural urban migration on economic development in Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria. The study was necessitated by the increasing movement of people from rural areas to urban…

10.0000/75fd27c3 Open Access
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THE INFLUENCE OF LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATIVE EFFECTIVENESS ON SOCIAL WELFARE SERVICE DELIVERY IN NIGERIA A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW

IFEANYI ADEWALE VALENTINE

Published in Kensington Business School International Journal of Social Sciences and Management (KBSIJSSM) · Vol. 2, Iss. 1, Iss. 1 · 23 Jul 2026

This study systematically reviewed existing literature on the influence of leadership and administrative effectiveness on social welfare service delivery in Nigeria. The review was motivated by persistent challenges in the delivery of social…

10.0000/c5d97131 Open Access
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The Influence of Leadership Style on Marketing Performance in Organizations: A Case Study of Selected Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in AMAC, Abuja

Christopher O. Ike

Published in Kensington Business School International Journal of Social Sciences and Management (KBSIJSSM) · Vol. 2, Iss. 1, Iss. 1 · 23 Jul 2026

This study examined the influence of leadership style on marketing performance in organizations, with a particular focus on selected Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Abuja, Nigeria. Leadership style plays…

10.0000/6f074e52 Open Access
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THE EFFECT OF CRUDE OIL PRICE VOLATILITY ON PROFITABILITY AND FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY: A CASE STUDY OF SEPLAT ENERGY PLC

Zainab Gobir

Published in Kensington Business School International Journal of Social Sciences and Management (KBSIJSSM) · Vol. 2, Iss. 1, Iss. 1 · 23 Jul 2026

This study examined the effect of crude oil price volatility on the profitability and financial sustainability of Seplat Energy Plc. The study was motivated by the significant dependence of Nigeria's oil and gas industry on crude oil revenues and…

10.0000/d59d1c67 Open Access
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THE ESSENCE OF WOMEN IN MANAGEMENT AND THEIR EMERGING ROLES IN NATIONS -BUILDING IN ABUJA MUNICIPAL AREA COUNCIL OF FCT NIGERIA

ANNASTASIA IJEOMA OKEREKE

Published in Kensington Business School International Journal of Social Sciences and Management (KBSIJSSM) · Vol. 2, Iss. 1, Iss. 1 · 23 Jul 2026

This study examined the essence of women in management and their emerging roles in nation-building in Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria. The study was motivated by the increasing participation of women in…

10.0000/e9e29d6e Open Access
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ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS AND BUSINESS GROWTH OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN ABUJA MUNICIPAL AREA COUNCIL (AMAC), FCT ABUJA

PATRICK NNAMDI AZI

Published in Kensington Business School International Journal of Social Sciences and Management (KBSIJSSM) · Vol. 2, Iss. 1, Iss. 1 · 23 Jul 2026

This study examined the effect of entrepreneurial skills on the business growth of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The study was motivated by the persistent…

10.0000/e0a226e8 Open Access
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HUMAN RESOURCE PRACTICES AND TALENT RETENTION IN THE NIGERIAN OIL AND GAS SECTOR

DANIEL JOKPOGHENE MORIAH

Published in Kensington Business School International Journal of Social Sciences and Management (KBSIJSSM) · Vol. 1, Iss. 1, Iss. 1 · 17 Nov 2025

The Nigerian oil and gas sector remain the backbone of the national economy, yet it continues to experience high employee turnover, loss of technical expertise, and declining workforce commitment despite substantial human resource (HR)…

10.0000/3bc8bf59 Open Access
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Leadership Styles and Their Impact on Employee Retention in Fast-Growing Startups

CHRISTOPHER O IKE

Published in Kensington Business School International Journal of Social Sciences and Management (KBSIJSSM) · Vol. 1, Iss. 1, Iss. 1 · 17 Nov 2025

In the contemporary business landscape, fast-growing startups face unique challenges in maintaining a stable workforce due to high levels of uncertainty, rapid organizational changes, and limited resources. This study examined the impact of…

10.0000/df4a7ce2 Open Access
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Situational Leadership and Managerial Effectiveness: A Study of Adaptive Leadership Approaches for Nigeria

STEPHEN LAZI AKHERE

Published in Kensington Business School International Journal of Social Sciences and Management (KBSIJSSM) · Vol. 1, Iss. 1, Iss. 1 · 17 Nov 2025

Leadership effectiveness remains a critical concern for organizations operating in dynamic and complex environments. In Nigeria, businesses, public sector agencies, and non-profit organizations frequently face resource constraints, infrastructural…

10.0000/05dcbc58 Open Access
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THE EFFECT OF FIRM SIZE ON THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF LISTED INDUSTRIAL GOODS COMPANIES IN NIGERIA

Peter Anija Okoye

Published in Kensington Business School International Journal of Social Sciences and Management (KBSIJSSM) · Vol. 1, Iss. 1, Iss. 1 · 17 Nov 2025

This study examines the effect of firm size on the financial performance of listed industrial goods companies in Nigeria between 2015 and 2024. The research was motivated by the persistent debate on whether firm-specific characteristics…

10.0000/8f235e59 Open Access
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THE IMPACT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ON STRATEGIC DECISIONMAKING IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

KELVIN SHIMASAAN ANGER

Published in Kensington Business School International Journal of Social Sciences and Management (KBSIJSSM) · Vol. 1, Iss. 1, Iss. 1 · 17 Nov 2025

The accelerating integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into business ecosystems has transformed traditional approaches to strategic decision-making, reshaping how organizations perceive, process, and act upon complex information. This study…

10.0000/216a089f Open Access