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The media and ethical dimensions of leadership: Imperatives for socio-political development of Delta State, Nigeria

G. U. Isika, A. Akaeze, E. Erhenede

There is no gainsaying that a society's values and norms are a reflection of its ethical leadership. Much as leadership influences, guides, and inspires goals and visions, without ethical criteria such as accountability, honesty, competence, and predictability, the attainment of development will be a mirage. This study seeks to find the correlation between ethical dimensions and leadership's imperatives on socio-political developments in Delta State. Specifically, it seeks to determine if ethical governance influenced the governance system of Delta State, ascertain how accountable the leadership of the state is perceived, how socio-political development or innovation is valued, and whether media advocacy for probity and good leadership is upheld. Survey approach and inferential statistics were used, while the Cultural Norms and Development Media Theories form the theoretical framework. The results show no accountability in governance of the state from inception, a troubling level of corruption, and neglect of key economic sectors.

Bridging dreams and resources: Cultivating entrepreneurial mindsets through social capital in Nigerian higher institutions

A. O. Agbeche, M. Iyamabhor, R. O. Akpubi, N. B. Okwechime, T. F. Ejumudo

This study investigates the role of social capital — specifically civic engagement and trust level — in cultivating entrepreneurial mindsets, proxied by risk-taking and innovativeness, among students in Nigerian higher institutions. With entrepreneurship increasingly recognized as a catalyst for national development, understanding the social conditions that foster entrepreneurial dispositions is vital. A sample of 150 students was selected using simple random sampling from various faculties across selected Nigerian universities. The study employed the Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient to assess the relationship between elements of social capital and entrepreneurial mindset traits. Findings revealed a significant positive correlation between civic engagement and risk-taking, as well as between trust level and innovativeness. These results suggest that students who actively participate in civic activities and exhibit higher levels of interpersonal trust are more likely to demonstrate entrepreneurial tendencies such as risk-taking and innovation.

Dynamic capabilities and innovation ecosystems: Exploring the role of dynamic capabilities in sustaining competitive advantage in telecommunication companies in Delta State

Judith Ifeanyi Aloamaka, Aaron Oghenevwayere Agbeche

This study examines the role of dynamic capabilities in sustaining competitive advantage within the context of innovation ecosystems among telecommunication companies in Delta State, Nigeria. Grounded in the Dynamic Capabilities Theory, the study investigates how sensing, seizing, and reconfiguring capabilities influence sustained competitive advantage, innovation performance, and strategic alignment, respectively. Using a quantitative survey research design, data were collected from 120 managerial staff across four major telecom firms and analyzed using Pearson correlation and multiple regression techniques. The findings reveal a significant positive relationship between sensing capabilities and sustained competitive advantage (r = 0.63, p < 0.01), seizing capabilities and innovation performance (β = 0.59, p < 0.01), and reconfiguring capabilities and strategic alignment (β = 0.71, p < 0.01). These results affirm the importance of dynamic capabilities as strategic enablers within innovation ecosystems.

Influence of administration, social and community, economic, and transfer services on gross domestic product (GDP) in Nigeria

M. S. Ladan, A. Ayodeji, O. Falola

This study examines the relationship between various sectors of government expenditures and Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from 1981 to 2023. Utilizing a robust regression model, our analysis reveals that GDP is influenced by allocations in administrative, social and community services, economic services, and transfer sectors. The results of the robust regression analysis revealed significant coefficients for each sector of government expenditures. Administrative expenditures and social and community services expenditures were found to have a positive effect on GDP, indicating that investments in these areas contribute positively to economic growth. Conversely, economic services expenditures exhibited a negative impact on GDP, suggesting a potential need for further examination of the allocation and effectiveness of resources in this sector. Additionally, the transfer services sector showed a positive influence on GDP, emphasizing the importance of resource transfers in stimulating economic activity.