Dr.(Mrs.) DIBIE ESTHER KASHIARI
Publication Title Contemporary Entrepreneurship: An International Entrepreneurship perspective for Economic Development of Nigeria
Publication Type journal
Publisher World Journal of Entrepreneurial Development Studies (WJEDS)
Paper Link World Journal of Entrepreneurial Development Studies (WJEDS) E-ISSN 2579-0544 P-ISSN 2695-2483
Publication Authors Ernest Jebolise CHUKWUKA (Ph.D.) Department of Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation University of Delta, Agbor ernest.chukwuka & Dr (Mrs) Kashiari Esther DIBIE
Year Published 2020-06-05
Abstract This research paper extended the frontiers of knowledge in an emerging field through an
investigation of contemporary entrepreneurship and international entrepreneurship with the aim
of ascertaining the nature of connection between the aforementioned and Nigerian economic
development. With the use of references to contemporary and international entrepreneurial
literature, this article used a qualitative and analytical methodology. The theoretical evolution of
contemporary and international entrepreneurship theory is narrated, providing a framework for
evaluating its connections and linkages with theories of entrepreneurship and economic growth in
Nigeria. This is based on the classification of themes and sub-themes. Contemporary
entrepreneurship is defined by continual change, quick invention, and ever-intense competition.
Businesses employ a variety of modern strategies, including supply chain management,
information technology, and risk management, to deal with an ever-more complicated
contemporary business environment. By using these strategies, businesses may maintain their
competitiveness and quickly adjust to the ever-evolving business landscape. According to this
paper result, international entrepreneurship in the context of contemporary entrepreneurship is
still in its infancy. Still, the discipline is full with fresh thoughts and ideas that might encourage
scholars to continue studying topics like international entrepreneurial orientation and
internationalization. Through the foreign exchange remittances of Nigerian enterprises that have
internationalized, the research concludes that international entrepreneurship has had a positive
and considerable influence on Nigeria's economic development.
Publication Title THE NEXUS BETWEEN LEADERSHIP STYLE AND PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES IN NIGERIA
Publication Type journal
Publisher abjournals.org
Publication Authors Ernest Jebolise Chukwuka (Ph.D.)1 and Kashiari Esther Dibie (Ph.D.)
Year Published 2023-09-05
Abstract The right leadership style can facilitateemployees
motivation, inspiration, and persuade them to accomplish their
individual and organizational goals with the support of
management. Many SMEs in Nigeria do not include their staff in
the decision-making process due to a lack of strong leadership
abilities, which hinders their capacity to flourish. This study
investigated how the leadership styles of SME in Asaba, Delta
State impacts the organizational efficiency of those businesses.
The study gathered information from SME managers and owners
using a cross-sectional survey research methodology. The study
found a weak but positive nexus between authoritarian
leadership style and performance of SME. The study also
discovered that the performance of SMEs in Delta State is
significantly impacted by democratic leadership style. As a
result, it may be concluded that a democratic leadership style
impacted positively on SME performance in Delta State at the
rate of 17%. Finally, the study concludes that laissez-faire
leadership has the highest positive impact on the performance of
SMEs in Delta State. This indicated that laissez-faire leadership
had the most significant impact amongst the three leadership
styles or philosophies examined. It showed that Delta State's
small and medium-sized firms would perform 48% percent better
for every 1 percent increase in Laissez-Faire leadership.
Therefore, this study recommends that in SME management, a
laissez-faire leadership style should be applied in appropriate
situations to foster creativity.
Publication Title Fiscal Deficit on Capital Project and Economic Growth in Nigeria: The Nexus.
Publication Type journal
Publisher
Paper Link American Journal of Economics and Business Management. ISSN: 2576-5973. Vol. 5, No. 8, 2022
Publication Authors Dibie, Kashiari Esther; Dania, Afe Victor and Dania, Evelyn Ndidi
Year Published 2022-08-08
Abstract The study investigated the nexus between fiscal deficit, capital project and economicgrowth in Nigeria with the main objective of determining the impact of fiscal (budget) deficit on capital projects/expenditure and GDP in Nigeria. The study was guided by Keynesian, Neoclassical, and Ricardian theories of budget deficit. This study made use of ex-post facto research design; Secondary data were collected from Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) statistical bulletin of various years for the period 1981-2020. The presence of unit root was checked by using Augmented Dickey-Fuller (ADF). The JohansenCo-integration technique was used to determine the long run equilibrium relationships among the variables. Thereafter, the ordinary least square regression analysis was used to determine the magnitude and direction of the independent variables on the dependent variable(s). The study revealed that fiscal or budget deficit has negative impact on capital expenditure or project and economic growth in Nigeria. It was recommended that Government at all levels should reduce the volume of recurrent expenditure asit consumes almost 80% of the country’s revenue and Government and its MDA should stop multiplication of projects in the budgets as it is the major reason for fiscal deficit in Nigeria.
Publication Title Impact of Fiscal Policy on Inflation Expectations in Nigeria.
Publication Type journal
Publisher International Journal or Reasch and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) Volume 111, Issue V.. ISSN 2454-6186
Paper Link International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Sciences (IJRISS) Volume 111, Issue V
Publication Authors Asemota, Georgina (Ph.D) ; Dibie, Kashiari Esther (Ph.D)
Year Published 2019-05-04
Abstract Abstract:-Recent theoretical position is that monetary policy
alone is not sufficient to stabilize prices and that the traditional
macroeconomic roles of policies can be reversed such that
monetary policies are used for debt stabilization while fiscal
policies are used to stabilize prices. This study therefore
investigates the impact of fiscal policy on inflation expectations in
Nigeria. The study began by investigating the causal relationship
between inflation and inflation expectations in Nigeria and
confirmed the existence of a bi-causal relationship. Basing its
theoretical position on the rational inflation expectations theory,
the study sourced data spanning from 1981(Q1) to 2018(Q2) for
sixteen variables. These variables were separated into four
groups and the principal component of each group of data was
used as explanatory variables while the Hodrick-Prescott filtered
inflation rate data was used as proxy for inflation expectations.
The study applied the Vector Error Correction Mechanism
(VECM) and established a negative relationship existing between
inflation expectations and fiscal policy in Nigeria. However,the
result was not significant. The study then recommends more indepth studies on inflation expectations related issues generally
and specifically, a disaggregated study of the impact of fiscal
policy variables on inflation expectations for Nigeria for effective
control of inflationary trends in Nigeria.
Publication Title Corona Virus Pandemic on Micro, Small and Medium Scale Businesses (MSMEs) in Nigeria
Publication Type journal
Publisher RHEMA University Journal of Management and Social Sciences, College of Management and Social Sciences, RHEMA University, Abia State, Nigeria..
Publication Authors Dania, Evelyn Ndidi; Dibie, Kashiari Esther and Aziba, Samuel Onolememen
Year Published 2021-07-04
Abstract This study has empirically investigated the effect of Corona Virus (COVID-19) pandemic on Micro, Small and Medium Scale Businesses (MSMEs) in Nigeria with reference to Edo state. The study was guided by four objectives in the areas of continuity, revenue, demand for orders and labour force of the MSMEs. A cross-sectional survey design was used .The questionnaire was used to solicit data from the respondents (MSMEs owners) .A total of six hundred (600) respondents were randomly selected across the three senatorial districts in the state (two hundred from each district- the surveyed areas are Auchi in Edo north, Uromi and Ekpoma in Edo central and Benin city in Edo south) The questionnaires were analyzed using Likert scales. Descriptive statistics (frequency and percentage) were used to analyze the socio-demographic variables and the objectives of the study. From the study, it was clear that the lockdown due to Covid 19 has negatively affected the continuity, revenue, demand for orders and labour force of the MSMEs in Edo state. It was recommended that the state government should suspend the collection of taxes and levies from these MSMEs owners for fast recovering from the losses occasioned by the Covid 19.
Publication Title Good Governance as a Panacea for Rapid Economic Transformation and Sustainable Development in Nigeria.
Publication Type journal
Publisher Education and Science Journal of Policy Review and Curriculum DevelopmentVol. 4 No 1, ISSN Print: 2315-8425, Online 2354-1660
Paper Link International Policy Brief Series.
Publication Authors Ohiomu, Sylvester and Dibie, Kashiari Esther
Year Published 2014-06-23
Abstract he focus of this paper is on good governance as a panacea for rapid economic transformation in Nigeria. Amidst incidences of challenges in governance, corruption and growing insurgences, this theoretical paper examines the concept of good governance which is very essential as a precondition for rapid economic transformation and sustainable development. It also discusses the interface between these concepts and identifies strategies for ensuring good governance for sustainable growth and development in Nigeria. The country has the capacity to design pathways to a future grounded in equitable and sustainable development, which meets the needs of current generations without compromising those of the future. This study recommends that for policies to work, good governance is important. Political leadership matters, and so does a quality civil service, capacity building, effective strategic implementation to drive the vision forward in order to enhance the wellbeing of its citizens and the globe. It is our sincere hope that proper implementation of the recommended strategies will proffer reliable solution to ensure good governance for sustainable development in Nigeria. Keywords: Governance, Panacea, Economic Transformation, Growth and Sustainable Developmen
Publication Title FINANCIAL GLOBALIZATION AND EXCHANGE RATE UNCERTAINTY IN NIGERIA: A BAND-PASS FILTER APPROACH
Publication Type journal
Publisher Global Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Paper Link Online ISSN: 2052-6369
Publication Authors Azu, Benedict (Ph.D)1 , Dibie, Kashiari Esther (Ph.D) 2 Ifeanyi, Shedrack
Year Published 2021-05-28
Abstract Exchange rate uncertainty has been one of the many challenges implicated as the
biggest developmental and growth obstacle facing Nigeria as a nation. This study estimates
financial globalization, output growth and financial uncertainty nexus in Nigeria. The research is
carried under the assumption that exchange rate uncertainties are deemed to impact on the volume
of export and import trading activities. Thus, we adopted the Pairwise Granger Causality model
to estimate the causality relationships among financial globalization, output growth and volatility
in exchange rate using a Single Equation Englo-Granger approach. The best lag selection criteria
were employed to choosing the best lag for this analysis. We provide a link between the short-run
and the long-run effect of the model(s). This study found that they is a positive interaction between
financial volatility (exchange rate uncertainty) and output volatility in Nigeria. It shows that as
financial volatility such as exchange rate uncertainty is increasing, output volatility will also be
increased in the same direction. The government and the monetary authorities should be more
focused on the strengthening the exchange rate, since stable exchange rate improves the terms of
trade, strengthen the local capacity and increases output growth. However, addressing the
heightened risks, including financial and operational risks due to economic recession as well as
due to the market reforms themselves have remained the challenges of globalization in Nigeria.
Publication Title Assessing the Social Economic Impact of Corona Virus in Africa.
Publication Type journal
Publisher International Journal of Development and Economic Sustainability
Paper Link https://www.eajournals.org
Publication Authors Benedict Azu, Esther Dibie, Shadrack Ifeanyi, Emeke Okoro
Year Published 2022-10-23
Abstract The looming health shock of coronavirus could have disastrous impacts on the
continent’s already strained health systems, and could quickly turn into a social and economic
emergency. This paper, therefore, intends to assess the effects of coronavirus on Africa
economies. (using its growth implication) Based on the endogenous growth theoretical
approach, the link between life expectancy, poverty incidence, and economic growth was
estimated using the GMM technique of analysis with 32 selected Africa countries. Findings
showed that coronavirus exhibited negative and substantial impact on socio-economic situation
and macroeconomic variables in Africa such as inflation, unemployment, poverty rate and
economic growth, amongst others. The result ascertained that the government expenditure
significantly increased during the period in a bid to curb the pandemic, but household welfare
degenerated and was negatively affected with high poverty rate, this paper recommended that
the government of the Africa countries should diversify the revenue base of their economies to
cushion the effect of unprecedented shock due to the pandemic and provide adequate relief
materials to pad the effect of loss of income to the poor and vulnerable, support in the
implementation of structural reforms to enable them to build capacity and generate sufficient
domestic resources or fiscal buffers to effectively manage pandemics.
Publication Title Sustainable Development and Emerging Multidimensional Insecurity in Nigeria: Commonalities and Differences among the Northern and Southern Region
Publication Type journal
Publisher International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS
Publication Authors Okpan Samuel Okpanocha1 , Kashiari Esther Dibie2 , Otega Okinono
Year Published 2023-07-26
Abstract Peace is the main necessity and most essential element in the realization of sustainable development. Insecurity spurs man towards seeking and safeguarding modern goals, depleting the required resources and energy towards attaining modern development. Insecurity makes improvement of human condition illusive. Notwithstanding, developing societies Nigeria inclusive are replete with budding civil conflicts, militancy, terrorism, and banditry etc. In this paper, we contend that the nexus of insecurity and sustainable development lies on the crux of specific type of insecurity within a region. First, empirical data and policy discuss on insecurity and development connection were reviewed, then we explored how the connection ensue within different regions in Nigeria. In the third and main section, we reviewed the types of insecurity in different regions in Nigeria examining their differences and commonalties, consequently x-raying its influence on development. The paper finally concludes with considerable evidence that though Nigeria is generally not a safe nation however, the nature of insecurity differs within regions with divergent implications on development as such one side-fits all mechanism towards abating insecurity in Nigeria will remain futile. We therefore recommend multi-dimensional strategy to help ameliorate the dual dire challenges of insecurity and underdevelopment in Nigeria.
Publication Title Micro Finance And Women Empowerment in Nigeria. A Casr Study of Lift Above Poverty Organization (LAPO).
Publication Type journal
Publisher AAU JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
Publication Authors Dibie, Kashiari Esther
Year Published 2015-12-06
Abstract Microfinance programme are essential instruments of poverty alleviation and have the potential to transform power and empower the poor. It is advocated and promoted by polict makers as effective anti-poverty intervention and distinctively different from other financial institutions because women constitute its dominant clientele..Given this scenario the study looked at the financial inclusion of women in micro finance and the impact on the profitability of the business enterprise. It considered the factors that determined access to micro finance loans by women, the improvement in the standard of livingvia microfinance, and its impact on the growth of micro and small enterprises. It utilized data collected by the administration of questionnaire among Lift Above Poverty Organization (LAPO) Clients in Benin City. The Ordinary Least Squares and the Logit regression models were used to estimate the coefficientof the variables used in the in thr three models. It was observed that education of women and marital status had significant positive impact on money received from midro finance bank in the first model while education and gender had negative impacts on poverty reduction in the second model. However, in the third model, though micro finance contributed to the growth of women enterprises, it did not contribute to their well-being. The study recommended inter-alia that government should initiate educational policy that would encourage women education , programmes that would promote joint ventures between couples and ensure a reduction of interest chargedby micro finance banks so that the economic well-being of women could be increased.
Publication Title Insecurity, Productivity and Social-Economic Development: A Reverse Causality in Nigeria. t
Publication Type journal
Publisher Journal of Humanities And Social Sciences(IOSR-JHSS)
Publication Authors Azu, Benedict, Okobia, Ayodele Onyeatoelu, Dibie, Kashiari Esther, Okoro, Gabriel Emeke.
Year Published 2021-05-24
Abstract Insecurity has been one of the many challenges implicated in 1960, the country developmental strides have been hampered by one form of insecurity or the other. Over two decades , the steady rise of insecurity in Nigeria has fuelled the crime rate and terrorists attacks in different parts of the country, leaving unpalatable consequences for its socio-economic development and growth. Development experts have often blamed the deteriorating security situation in the country to the daunting developmental challenges which pose serious threat to socio-economic development. The country over the decade has experienced high rate of poverty, youth unemployment, widening income disparity, clashes and conflicts, and violence among others, with over 70% of her population living below poverty line. Security is undoubtedly the pillar upon which every maeningfull development could be achieved and sustained. Lending credence to this assertion, most advanced nations of the world place high premium on security. Whilst Nigeria is richly blessed with abundant natural resources and human capital, negligence to numerous challenges of insecurity of the environment appears to have created poros security condition that engendered violence and retards growth and development. This paper is designed to empirically establish the nexus between insecurity and productivity in Nigeria. It also estimates the effects of insecurity on sustainable growth in Nigeria. Noting that insecurity affects growth with time lag, an Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) Model is built for the analysis. It is expected that security exacts positive time lag effects on growth whije insecurity negates sustainable growth.
Publication Title OCCUPATONAL HAZARDS ON ARTISANS PRODUCTIVITY IN EDO STATE, NIFERIA.
Publication Type journal
Publisher AFFRICAN JOURMAL OF HEALTH. & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES, ENTREPRENEURSHIP. ENGINEERING & AGRICULTURE. VOL. 4 NO. 1
Publication Authors DANIA, AFE VICTOR; DANIA, EVELYN NDIDI (PhD), & DIBIE, KASHIARI ESTHER (PhD)
Year Published 2022-03-13
Abstract This study investigated the impact of Occupational hazards on the productivity of artisans of Edo State.The study was guided by four dimensions, which inclued physical, biological, chemical, and psychologicalhazards. A cross sectional survey project was conducted among the artisands in Edo State. Questionnaire was developed to respond to the research questions for the hypotheses, for a total of one thousand and two hundred. (1,200a) artisans deliberately selected across Edo State.
Publication Title The Impact of Exchange Rate on Palm Oil Export in Nigeria
Publication Type journal
Publisher IOSR Journal of Humanities And Social Science (IOSR-JHSS)
Publication Authors Azu, Benedict (Ph.D)1 , Dibie, Kashiari Esther (Ph.D) 2 , Ifeanyi, Shedrack 3 Okoro, Gabriel Emeke 4
Year Published 2021-05-14
Abstract This study focused on the impact of exchange rate on palm oil export in Nigeria; as export remains one of the
strategies for accelerating the pace of development of any economy. The key policy objective was to examine
the impact of exchange rate on palm oil export in Nigeria. This research work adopted an econometric approach
to evaluate the stated objectives. The results of the Augmented dickey Fuller (ADF) unit root test, revealed that
palm oil export, annual output of palm oil, exchange rate, trade openness. World price of palm oil became
stationary after first difference I(1) ,while annual rainfall had no unit root at level I(0). The Ordinary Least
Square (OLS) estimation results showed the existence of direct statistical significant relationship between, the
dependent variable (palm oil export) and annual output of palm oil, world price of palm oil and annual rainfall,
while exchange rate has inverse statistical significant relationship with palm oil export. The negative value of
ECM, is correctly signed which implies that the result is satisfactory and has appropriate adjustment mechanism
to equilibrium when disequilibrium occurs. Finally, this research work offers some policy recommendations for
effective planning, management and development of palm oil sector in Nigeria
Publication Title THE IMPACT OF MONETARY POLICY ON BALANCE OF PAYMENTS IN NIGERIA: AN ERROR CORRECTION SPECIFICATION.
Publication Type journal
Publisher Association for Promoting Academic Researches and Developments in Nigeria (APARDN))
Paper Link EMPIRICISM (APARDN)Vol. 1.
Publication Authors DIBIE, K.E. (MRS.) AND ADOMGBOR, F.C
Year Published 2013-07-14
Abstract The paper looked at the impact of monetary policy on balance of payment in Nigeria. The study utilized the major indicators of monetary policy namely; money supply (in bond terms), exchange rate, real gross domestic product, credit rate and lending rate as explanatory variables while the dependent variable was balance of payment. It was observed that the efficacy of monetary policy instruments was hampered by the combined influence of fiscal dominance and political interferences. The study recommended that during the period of recession expansionary monetary policy should be applied while a tight monetary policy should be used during the period of stagflation as this will enhance national economic goal of full employment without inflation.
Publication Title ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS AND THE GROWTH OF BUSINESS ORGANISATION IN NIGERIA
Publication Type journal
Publisher EMPIRICISM
Paper Link EMPIRICISM (APARDN)Vol. 1.
Publication Authors DIBIE, K. ESTHER AND DIBIE, N. EDWARD
Year Published 2013-07-26
Abstract Environmental analysis is an all embracing event; usually organized by a multi- disciplinary field of study, in order to ensure that the carrying capacity of the environment does not collapse. The primary focus is to identify and implement measures that would contain, remediate or mitigate the adverse consequences of man's exploration and- exploitation of the Environment. The paper X-rayed the Environment focusing on the impact of the Environment on business organization. The business and its physical environment was equally critically evaluated. The paper recommended inter alia that greater environmental awareness programme should be embarked upon by managers so that future generation be better for it.
Publication Title GAS FLARING IN NIGERIA AND THE ACHIEVEMENT OF THE MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS
Publication Type journal
Publisher BENIN JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, UNIVERSITY OF BENIN, BENIN CITY.
Publication Authors DIBIE, K. ESTHER
Year Published 2010-07-28
Abstract The focus of this paper is on gas flaring in Nigeria and the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Gas flaring and the challenges it brings to environmental sustainability were x-rayed. It is revealed that tremendous environmental degradation has occurred in the Niger Delta, due to gas flaring in the region. The people of the region are presently disenchanted with the presence of the oil companies, because of the apparent damage to their environment. It is therefore recommended that in line with the best practices gas flaring should be phased out immediately in Nigeria. Additionally, remediation of the Niger Delta environment should he carried out to restore its sustainability.
Publication Title CAPACITY BUILDING AND YOUTH EMPOWERMENT: TOWARDS SELF-RELIANCE AND SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH IN THE 21ST CENTURY
Publication Type journal
Publisher ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA ACADEMICS
Paper Link JOURNAL OF ACADEMICS ANA VOL. 7 NO. 1.
Publication Authors DIBIE, KASHIARI ESTHER
Year Published 2012-07-25
Abstract This paper identified government expenditure on health, education and the enrolments at various levels as necessary pre-requisite for achieving self-reliance and economic growth. Secondary data was collected over the period 1985 to 2007 and was subjected to statistical technique using the multiple regression model and the Error Correction Model adopted to ensure spurious result. The variables used were all statistically significant except which stipulate government expenditure on health and primarily school enrolment rate. The study recommended some policy measures such as: the implementation of the NEEDS document as strategized by education and health sector, provision of infrastructural facilities, redesign of educational curriculum to include libraries where youth will be informed rightly and maintenance of good governance, to ensure self-reliance and economic growth.
Publication Title POVERTY AND POVERTY ALLEVIATION PROGRAMMES IN NIGERIA
Publication Type journal
Publisher ASSEFN VOL. 1, NO. 2
Paper Link ASSEFN VOL. 1 NO. 2
Publication Authors Uwaifo Emmanuel Chukwuekwu & Dibie Kashiari Esther.
Year Published 2015-10-28
Abstract This paper examines the relevance of poverty Nigeria and the various government policies targeted at its alleviation. The paper reveals that poverty in Nigeria is due to various factors like structural shifts, poor education system, corruption, market imperfections and regulatory changes in government policies by successive governments. The paper suggests that for Nigeria to succeed in fighting poverty. there should be zero tolerance for corruption, focused policy implementation and cultivation of the culture of consistency on programme implement.
Publication Title FOOD SECURITY AND AGRICULTURAL OUTPUT; PANACEA FOR THE SUSTAINABILITY OF THE NIGERIAN ECONOMY
Publication Type journal
Publisher International Journal of Social Sciences and Management Review
Publication Authors : Dr. (Mrs.) Kashiari Esther Dibie & Dr. Sunday Okubor Ijieh
Year Published 2022-10-02
Abstract The Nigerian economy witnessed a robust economy in time past before the discovery of oil. The agricultural sector was neglected and government attention was dully registered on the oil sector which culminated into vices that hindered economic growth and development. This study investigated the agriculture production and food security and their impact on economic growth in Nigeria. Secondary data was collected from Central Bank of Nigeria Statistical Bulletin for the period 1981 – 2021. The presence of unit root was checked by using Augmented Dickey-Fuller (ADF). The Johansen Co-integration technique was employed to determine the long run equilibrium relationships among the variables. Thereafter, the ordinary least square regression analysis was used to determine the direction and magnitude of the independent variables on the dependent variable. The study revealed a strong correlation between the dependent variable and the independent variables. Specifically, the R-Squared of 0.96 and the Adjusted R-Squared of 0.95 showed that 95% of the changes in the dependent variable was explained by the independent variables. The coefficient of loan granted was negative, implying an inverse relationship with GDP, implying a probable diversion of the money into unproductive ventures or the high rate of interest charged on the loans that probably dominated the accrued benefit. Food production, transport and storage had positive relationship with GDP. The study recommended that the government builds more access roads to ease transportation and provide more storage facilities for the sustainability of human security.
Publication Title ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES AND ECONOMIC RELIANCE: ISSUES AND PROSPECTS IN NIGERIA
Publication Type journal
Publisher JOURNAL OF ACADEMICS (ANA)
Publication Authors Dibie, K. E. and E. N. Dibie (2006)
Year Published 2006-06-25
Abstract Environmental issues are topical issues worldwide. In this paper, the relationship between environmental sciences and economic reliance has been examined. Attainment of economic reliance is dependent on the utilization of resources provided by the environment. Consequently, man has attempted to create wealth at various times through exploration and exploitation of the environment. Unfortunately, pollution resulting from these activities of man has far reaching effect on the health of the environment. Consequently, measures aimed at mitigating and remediating past negative impacts; as well as those that will ensure environmentally friendly behaviour have been identified by environmental sciences. The idea is to ensure that the stock of environmental resources remains adequate for the attainment and sustenance of economic reliance. The paper therefore suggests that industrialization should partner with environmental sciences so as to ensure a sustainable development
Publication Title Monetary Policy and Manufacturing Sector Performance in Nigeria
Publication Type journal
Publisher Department of Accounting, University of Port Harcount, Choba, Rivers State
Publication Authors Dania, Evelyn and Dibie, Kashiari Esther (2019).
Year Published 2019-06-28
Abstract This study has empirically examined the impact of monetary policy on manufacturing sector performance in Nigeria from 1981 to 2017. The broad objective of the study is to determine the impact of monetary policy on manufacturing sector performance in Nigeria. The study used serial annual and secondary data gotten from the Central Bank of Nigeria, statistical bulletin, annual reports, and the various publications. To avoid spurious regression due to the problem of non-stationarity of data, the Augmented Dickey Fuller test was used to check for the presence of unit root in the variables, cointegration tests was carried out. This test was used to check if long-run relationship exists among the variables in the model and was carried out using the Johansen technique. The model was logged in-order to checkmate the presence of heteroscedasticity. The ECM was used to determine the speed of adjustment. The result of the study showed that there was a long run relationship between the variables Also, inflation and interest rates have negative implications on the performance of the manufacturing sector, but only interest rate has a significant impact on the performance of the manufacturing sector. The exchange rate has positive implication on the performance of the sector but has an insignificant impact on the sector, Lastly, the error correction result indicates that the system corrected its previous disequilibrium at a speed of 41.11% annually. It is recommended that efforts should be made in reducing monetary policy rate (MPR) which has been 14% for a long time. In doing so point of equilibrium should be reached in deciding these rates because monetary policy has different impacts on different sectors because of its distributional effect.
Publication Title The Impact of Exchange Rate on Palm Oil Export in Nigeria
Publication Type journal
Publisher IOSR Journal of Humanities And Social Sciences.
Publication Authors Azu, Benedict, Dibie, Kashiari Esther, Ifeanyi, Shedrack and Okoro, Gabriel Emeke.
Year Published 2021-05-14
Abstract This study focused on the impact of exchange rate on palm oil export in Nigeria.; as export remains one of the strategies for accelerating the pace of development of any economy. The policy objective was to examine the impact of exchange rate on palm oil export in Nigeria. This research work adopted an econometric approach to evaluate the stated objectives. The results of the Augmented Dickey Fuller (ADF) unit root test revealed that palm oil export, annual output of palm oil, excgange rate, trade openness and world price of palm oil became stationary after first difference I(1), while annual rainfull had no unit root at level I(O). The Ordinary Least Square (OLS) estimation results showed the existence of direct statistical significant relationship between the dependent variable (palm oil export) and annual output of palm oil., world price of palm oil and annual rainfall. While, exchange rate has inverse statistical significant relationship with palm oil export. The negative value of ECM is correctly signed which implies that the result is satisfactory and has appropriate adjustment mechanism to equilibrium when disequilibrium occurs. Finanly, this research work offers some policy recommendations for effective planning, management and development of palm oil sector in Nigeria.
Publication Title Influence of Policy Implementation on Entrepreneurial Success and National Development
Publication Type journal
Publisher International Journal of Social Sciences and Management Research
Publication Authors Dr (Mrs) DIBIE, Kashiari Esther & CHUKWUKA, Ernest Jebolise (Ph.D)
Year Published 2024-08-23
Abstract This research paper investigated the influence of policy implementation on entrepreneurial
success and national development with the aim of ascertaining the exact nature of the influence of
policy implementation on entrepreneurial success and national development in Nigeria. This study
adopted a qualitative research methodology through the extant and systematic, exploratory review
of extant literature, which is modified to understand the motivations, viewpoints, theories, and
views of scholars in order to address the study policy implementation issues. This study relied on
secondary sources of data. The study found that there is a serious problem of implementation of
policies rather than their formulation, in Nigeria. This is a result of the upper class's competing
interests, which stem from their stark ideological differences, self-serving interests, and
manipulation of the policy-making process to their benefit. Consequently, this has left a hole or
missing piece in Nigeria's system for developing and implementing public policy. The study also
discovered that each country has its own procedure for drafting and implementing policies. For
example, in Nigeria, public policy is developed and carried out with sufficient focus solely on the
government and its agencies. In this process, civil society organizations, professional associations,
the organized business sector, and nonprofit organizations are all totally disregarded. The
numerous wonderful policies that have been developed throughout the years by the various
governments in the areas of social security, unemployment, poverty reduction, health, and
education are just a few examples. The study therefore concludes that 70% of government policies
in Nigeria are never implemented effectively, which has crippled the wheels of national
development and negatively affected entrepreneurial success. The study observed that private
sector businesses and entrepreneurial activities will thrive if good policies are effectively
implemented for national development, which fosters the ease of doing business
Publication Title STRATEGIC ROLE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) ON HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (HR) EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION FUNCTION
Publication Type journal
Publisher African - British Journals
Paper Link www.abjournals.org
Publication Authors Ernest Jebolise Chukwuka (Ph.D.) and Kashiari Esther Dibie (Ph.D.)
Year Published 2024-05-22
Abstract Purpose – This research paper aims to create a realistic
understanding of the favorable and unfavorable experiences that
employees have as a result of adopting artificial intelligence (AI) or
resorting to the old manual HR methods. It explains the difficulties and
the benefits associated with developing human resources in light of the
use of artificial intelligence or the old manual HR methods.
Design/Methodology/Approach – For this study, the researcher
employed a qualitative and exploratory research methodology. The
primary element of the qualitative method which is adjusted to
comprehend the literature, theories, motivations, viewpoints, and views
in order to answer the study issue is exploratory research. This research
used data from secondary sources.
Findings – The study found that some firms spend over two million
hours annually conducting manual HR performance reviews and
evaluations. This is a significant amount of time spent on a process that
is unreliable because it relies on people's opinions and prior
performance. Real-time Artificial intelligence AI-driven assessments not
only enable incentives and praise for good performances immediately,
but they also ensure accuracy throughout the entire process and sound
an alarm if targets are not met on time or performance standards are
declining. From the extensive review of literature, it was found that
Artificial Intelligence has a positive and significant influence on HR
function of employee performance evaluation.
Practical Implications – The study recommends a more robust top-level
AI design and implementation within the entrepreneurial ecosystem and
a robust application of Artificial Intelligence on HR function of
employee performance evaluation.
Originality/value – This research makes the unique contribution of
establishing a qualitative finding that will revolutionize the
entrepreneurial ecosystem for more employee productivity and
satisfaction.
Publication Title Contemporary Entrepreneurship: An International Entrepreneurship perspective for Economic Development of Nigeria
Publication Type journal
Publisher World Journal of Entrepreneurial Development Studies (WJEDS)
Paper Link World Journal of Entrepreneurial Development Studies (WJEDS) E-ISSN 2579-0544 P-ISSN 2695-2483
Publication Authors Ernest Jebolise CHUKWUKA (Ph.D.) Department of Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation University of Delta, Agbor ernest.chukwuka & Dr (Mrs) Kashiari Esther DIBIE
Year Published 2020-06-05
Abstract This research paper extended the frontiers of knowledge in an emerging field through an
investigation of contemporary entrepreneurship and international entrepreneurship with the aim
of ascertaining the nature of connection between the aforementioned and Nigerian economic
development. With the use of references to contemporary and international entrepreneurial
literature, this article used a qualitative and analytical methodology. The theoretical evolution of
contemporary and international entrepreneurship theory is narrated, providing a framework for
evaluating its connections and linkages with theories of entrepreneurship and economic growth in
Nigeria. This is based on the classification of themes and sub-themes. Contemporary
entrepreneurship is defined by continual change, quick invention, and ever-intense competition.
Businesses employ a variety of modern strategies, including supply chain management,
information technology, and risk management, to deal with an ever-more complicated
contemporary business environment. By using these strategies, businesses may maintain their
competitiveness and quickly adjust to the ever-evolving business landscape. According to this
paper result, international entrepreneurship in the context of contemporary entrepreneurship is
still in its infancy. Still, the discipline is full with fresh thoughts and ideas that might encourage
scholars to continue studying topics like international entrepreneurial orientation and
internationalization. Through the foreign exchange remittances of Nigerian enterprises that have
internationalized, the research concludes that international entrepreneurship has had a positive
and considerable influence on Nigeria's economic development.
Publication Title Agricultural Production: Implication For Building A Transformational And Sustainable Economy Resilience In Nigeria
Publication Type journal
Publisher International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies IJIRAS
Publication Authors Kashiari Esther Dibie (Ph.D)
Year Published 2023-11-08
Abstract This paper aims to provide an overview of the main findings and conclusions of the research study.
The Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) area, including Nigeria, has seen significant challenges in terms of growth and
development following the independence of its countries in the late 1950s and early 1960s. As a result of their susceptibility to
worldwide geopolitical tensions and external shocks, which have a negative impact on growth patterns and long-term viability.
The economies that heavily rely on agriculture for their sustenance have experienced heightened susceptibility to a worldwide
economic downturn. The present study aimed to examine the association between resilience and agriculture in Nigeria from
1981 to 2022. The Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) bound test approach to cointegration, together with CUSUM and
CUSUMSQ stability tests, were employed with other diagnostic tests to analyses the data. The methodology employed in this
study was predicated on the assumption that the unit root tests provided evidence of the variables being stationary at the first
difference, specifically at the I(1) level of integration. Two criteria are considered: the percentage contribution of the agriculture
sector to gross domestic product (GDP) and its contribution to resilience. The study incorporated three distinct shock factors,
namely armed conflicts, natural catastrophes, and terrorist attacks, to serve as indicators of resilience. The measurement of
resilience encompasses both individual indicators and factor analysis indices. Consequently, an investigation was conducted to
examine the extent to which agriculture has contributed to structural transformation and resilience in Nigeria. The concerns
pertaining to transformative sustainability and resilience were addressed through the utilization of two models. The initial model
examined the relationship between agricultural output, industrial output, and employment rate as independent variables, and
Gross Domestic Product as the dependent variable in order to investigate the concept of transformational sustainability. The
second model investigated the resilience component, specifically the capacity to withstand and recover from adverse events. The
study focused on internally displaced persons (IDPs) who have experienced different forms of violence, natural disasters, armed
conflicts, and terrorism-related shocks. The dependent variable was the impact of these shocks on the IDPs, while explanatory
variables included agricultural production, human capital development, governance, and health services. The analysis utilized
data extracted from the CBN Statistical Bulletin spanning the period from 1981 to 2022. The findings revealed a significant
correlation between the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and agricultural output, as well as a similar pattern observed for the
measures of resilience and agricultural productivity. The results also indicated that natural disasters, armed conflict, and shocks
related to terrorism had a detrimental effect on both structural transformation and economic growth. Therefore, based on the
results of this study, it is recommended that the government develop policies aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity and
fostering resilience in Nigeria in order to facilitate transformative economic growth.
Publication Title Contemporary Entrepreneurship: An International Entrepreneurship perspective for Economic Development of Nigeria
Publication Type journal
Publisher World Journal of Entrepreneurial Development Studies (WJEDS)
Paper Link World Journal of Entrepreneurial Development Studies (WJEDS) E-ISSN 2579-0544 P-ISSN 2695-2483
Publication Authors Ernest Jebolise CHUKWUKA (Ph.D.) Department of Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation University of Delta, Agbor ernest.chukwuka & Dr (Mrs) Kashiari Esther DIBIE
Year Published 2020-06-05
Abstract This research paper extended the frontiers of knowledge in an emerging field through an
investigation of contemporary entrepreneurship and international entrepreneurship with the aim
of ascertaining the nature of connection between the aforementioned and Nigerian economic
development. With the use of references to contemporary and international entrepreneurial
literature, this article used a qualitative and analytical methodology. The theoretical evolution of
contemporary and international entrepreneurship theory is narrated, providing a framework for
evaluating its connections and linkages with theories of entrepreneurship and economic growth in
Nigeria. This is based on the classification of themes and sub-themes. Contemporary
entrepreneurship is defined by continual change, quick invention, and ever-intense competition.
Businesses employ a variety of modern strategies, including supply chain management,
information technology, and risk management, to deal with an ever-more complicated
contemporary business environment. By using these strategies, businesses may maintain their
competitiveness and quickly adjust to the ever-evolving business landscape. According to this
paper result, international entrepreneurship in the context of contemporary entrepreneurship is
still in its infancy. Still, the discipline is full with fresh thoughts and ideas that might encourage
scholars to continue studying topics like international entrepreneurial orientation and
internationalization. Through the foreign exchange remittances of Nigerian enterprises that have
internationalized, the research concludes that international entrepreneurship has had a positive
and considerable influence on Nigeria's economic development.
Publication Title Contemporary Entrepreneurship: An International Entrepreneurship perspective for Economic Development of Nigeria
Publication Type journal
Publisher World Journal of Entrepreneurial Development Studies (WJEDS
Paper Link www.iiardjournals.org
Publication Authors Ernest Jebolise Chukwuka (Ph.D.)1 and Kashiari Esther Dibie (Ph.D.)
Year Published 2024-08-10
Abstract This research paper extended the frontiers of knowledge in an emerging field through an
investigation of contemporary entrepreneurship and international entrepreneurship with the aim
of ascertaining the nature of connection between the aforementioned and Nigerian economic
development. With the use of references to contemporary and international entrepreneurial
literature, this article used a qualitative and analytical methodology. The theoretical evolution of
contemporary and international entrepreneurship theory is narrated, providing a framework for
evaluating its connections and linkages with theories of entrepreneurship and economic growth in
Nigeria. This is based on the classification of themes and sub-themes. Contemporary
entrepreneurship is defined by continual change, quick invention, and ever-intense competition.
Businesses employ a variety of modern strategies, including supply chain management,
information technology, and risk management, to deal with an ever-more complicated
contemporary business environment. By using these strategies, businesses may maintain their
competitiveness and quickly adjust to the ever-evolving business landscape. According to this
paper result, international entrepreneurship in the context of contemporary entrepreneurship is
still in its infancy. Still, the discipline is full with fresh thoughts and ideas that might encourage
scholars to continue studying topics like international entrepreneurial orientation and
internationalization. Through the foreign exchange remittances of Nigerian enterprises that have
internationalized, the research concludes that international entrepreneurship has had a positive
and considerable influence on Nigeria's economic development
Publication Title Contemporary Entrepreneurship: An International Entrepreneurship perspective for Economic Development of Nigeria
Publication Type journal
Publisher World Journal of Entrepreneurial Development Studies (WJEDS
Paper Link www.iiardjournals.org
Publication Authors Ernest Jebolise Chukwuka (Ph.D.)1 and Kashiari Esther Dibie (Ph.D.)
Year Published 2024-08-10
Abstract This research paper extended the frontiers of knowledge in an emerging field through an
investigation of contemporary entrepreneurship and international entrepreneurship with the aim
of ascertaining the nature of connection between the aforementioned and Nigerian economic
development. With the use of references to contemporary and international entrepreneurial
literature, this article used a qualitative and analytical methodology. The theoretical evolution of
contemporary and international entrepreneurship theory is narrated, providing a framework for
evaluating its connections and linkages with theories of entrepreneurship and economic growth in
Nigeria. This is based on the classification of themes and sub-themes. Contemporary
entrepreneurship is defined by continual change, quick invention, and ever-intense competition.
Businesses employ a variety of modern strategies, including supply chain management,
information technology, and risk management, to deal with an ever-more complicated
contemporary business environment. By using these strategies, businesses may maintain their
competitiveness and quickly adjust to the ever-evolving business landscape. According to this
paper result, international entrepreneurship in the context of contemporary entrepreneurship is
still in its infancy. Still, the discipline is full with fresh thoughts and ideas that might encourage
scholars to continue studying topics like international entrepreneurial orientation and
internationalization. Through the foreign exchange remittances of Nigerian enterprises that have
internationalized, the research concludes that international entrepreneurship has had a positive
and considerable influence on Nigeria's economic development