Ayodele Ibrahim Shittu
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View article: Uncertainty Reduction Theory in Building Early Marriage Intimacy in Argasunya Village, Harjamukti District, Cirebon City
Uncertainty Reduction Theory in Building Early Marriage Intimacy in Argasunya Village, Harjamukti District, Cirebon City Open
Interpersonal communication is important in life, including in marriage. Early marriage remains an issue in Indonesia, with various contributing factors. Islam views marriage as a positive thing to build a harmonious family. Effective comm…
View article: Determinants of Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence among Tech Startups
Determinants of Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence among Tech Startups Open
View article: Perception of Stakeholders on the Impacts of Religious Counselling on National Safety
Perception of Stakeholders on the Impacts of Religious Counselling on National Safety Open
An insecure country cannot develop effectively, whatever its laudable development goals and objectives. The most challenging aspect of divided societies is that they face special obstacles in maintaining peace caused by various factors, on…
View article: Women entrepreneurship and microfinance: implications on the mental well-being of informal traders in Lagos, Nigeria
Women entrepreneurship and microfinance: implications on the mental well-being of informal traders in Lagos, Nigeria Open
Purpose Although microfinancing is considered a key tool for fostering women's entrepreneurship development, there is growing concern regarding the impact of loan repayment strategies on the mental health of women entrepreneurs. This study…
View article: Traditional Authority and Grassroots' Peacebuilding Mechanisms in Lagos
Traditional Authority and Grassroots' Peacebuilding Mechanisms in Lagos Open
The need to explore the role of the traditional authority system in peacebuilding efforts cannot be overemphasised. This study examines how the traditional authority system engages in grassroots' peacebuilding in Lagos State, Nigeria. The …
View article: Disruptive financial innovations: the case of Nigerian micro-entrepreneurs
Disruptive financial innovations: the case of Nigerian micro-entrepreneurs Open
Purpose Despite the noticeable consequences of disruptive financial innovations, access to finance remains a major factor inhibiting the sustainable-growth potentials of young micro-entrepreneurs in informal settings. This study examines t…
View article: Small–medium enterprise formation and Nigerian economic growth
Small–medium enterprise formation and Nigerian economic growth Open
Purpose This study examines the nexus between entrepreneurship through small–medium enterprise (SME) business formation and the growth of the Nigerian economy. Furthermore, this paper seeks to explore the link between small enterprise deve…
View article: University internship systems and preparation of young people for world of work in the 4th industrial revolution
University internship systems and preparation of young people for world of work in the 4th industrial revolution Open
Purpose As the 4th industrial revolution (4IR) unfolds, there is an increasing awareness that its implications for workforce transformation and shifts in workforce demand will profoundly impact the future of work. Specifically, the paper s…
View article: Learning and innovation in youth-owned small businesses
Learning and innovation in youth-owned small businesses Open
Purpose The birth and survival rate of youth-owned businesses has been a major concern for policymakers, industry and academics alike. Learning and innovation play important roles and more critical is the mediating factors and how it impac…
View article: Innovations in Government and Public Administration of Land in Lagos State
Innovations in Government and Public Administration of Land in Lagos State Open
There is increasing awareness that innovations foster inclusive land administration and ease of access to land among citizens but studies exploring innovations in government within the context of developing countries are scanty. This study…
View article: Biomedical Engineering for Africa
Biomedical Engineering for Africa Open
Health technology innovation in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), including countries in Africa, falls far short of meeting the healthcare needs of these settings. The result is a heavy reliance on products and technologies importe…
View article: Formal‐sector employment and Africa's youth employment crisis: Irrelevance or policy priority?
Formal‐sector employment and Africa's youth employment crisis: Irrelevance or policy priority? Open
Motivation Youth employment has risen to the top of Africa's development agenda. But there is an often‐ignored tension between the current focus of policy and implementation on self‐employment and entrepreneurship, and the ability of emplo…
View article: Promoting Youth Entrepreneurship: The Role of Mentoring
Promoting Youth Entrepreneurship: The Role of Mentoring Open
The risks and rewards associated with mentoring young people for entrepreneurship are attracting growing attention among policymakers, development organisations and scholars. This article
\nexamines entrepreneurship mentoring relationships…
View article: Creating Nigerian Graduate Entrepreneurs through Strengthened Mentorship Programmes
Creating Nigerian Graduate Entrepreneurs through Strengthened Mentorship Programmes Open
The success of attempts to promote entrepreneurship as a career choice among new graduates in Nigeria has been limited. Despite participating in compulsory entrepreneurship education classes at tertiary institutions and the Skills Acquisit…