COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF SORGHUM PRODUCTION AMONG PARTICIPANTS AND NON – PARTICIPANTS OF FADAMA III ADDITIONAL FINANCING PROGRAM IN FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT The study carried out comparative analysis of sorghum production among participants and non-participants of FADAMA III AF in Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria. Primary data were used for this study. A multistage sampling technique was used to select a total sample size of five hundred and sixty-one (561) sorghum farmers comprising two hundred and thirty-eight […]
Read MoreOPTIMAL FARM PLAN FOR MAIZE AND LEGUMES INTERCROPPING SYSTEMS IN FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT The study evaluated the Optimal Farm Plan for Maize and Legumes Intercropping Systems in the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria. Primary data were used for this study. A multistage sampling technique was used to select a sample size of three hundred and twenty-two (322) maize-legume farmers in the study area. Data were analyzed using Descriptive […]
Read MoreDETERMINANTS OF CONSUMPTION EXPENDITURE ON LOCAL AND IMPORTED RICE IN GWAGWALADA, FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY ABUJA, NIGERIA
The study determined the consumption expenditure on local and imported rice in Gwagwalada, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 180 respondents for the study. Data were collected using questionnaire were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results of the reliability test gave a Cronbach’s alphas of 0.6101 […]
Read MorePROFITABILITY AND EFFICIENCY OF RESOURCE UTILIZATION IN TOMATO PRODUCTION AMONG FARMERS IN PLATEAU STATE
ABSTRACT The study determined the profitability and efficiency of resource utilization in tomato production among farmers in Plateau state. Primary data were used for the study. Multi-stage random sampling technique was used to select a total of two hundred and fifty (250) tomato farmers used for the study. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used […]
Read MoreECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF PADDY RICE PRODUCTION IN GWAGWALADA AREA COUNCIL, FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY, NIGERIA
This study examined the economic analysis of paddy Rice Production in Gwagwalada, FCT Abuja. Primary data obtained through the use of questionnaire administered to hundred (100) randomly selected respondents was used for the study. The data collected was analyzed using descriptive statistics, farm budgeting technique, and profitability ratios. The result from this study show that […]
Read MoreCOSTS AND RETURNS ANALYSIS OF PEPPER (Capsicum species) PRODUCTION IN KUJE AREA COUNCIL, FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY, NIGERIA
The study examined the costs and returns analysis of pepper (Capsicum species) production in Kuje Area Council, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria. The specific objectives were: determine the socio-economic characteristics of pepper farmers, analyze the costs and returns of pepper production, evaluate the factors influencing output of pepper production, and identify the constraints faced by pepper […]
Read MoreTHE ROLE OF ICT IN DISSEMINATION OF MAIZE TECHNOLOGIES IN GWAGWALADA AREA COUNCIL OF FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA.
ABSTRACT The study examined the Uses of ICT for Dissemination of maize Technologies in Gwagwalada Area Council of Abuja. Primary data were used for the study. Multi-stage random sampling techniques were used to obtain the relevant data. A sample of 45 Extension Agents was selected from the list of Extension Agents situated in Agricultural Development […]
Read MoreA SURVEY OF NATIONAL POLICY OF EDUCATION ON ACCESS TO AND QUALITY OF BASIC EDUCATION IN THE FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY (FCT), ABUJA
ABSTRACT Education remains a vital aspect of human society, particularly basic education. However, access and quality to basic education have continued to prove challenging in Nigeria. This study appraised the national policy of education on access to and quality of basic education in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The major objective was to look […]
Read MoreAN ASSESSMENT OF THE AWARENESS AND INFLUENCE OF E-BUSINESS ON SMALL SCALE ENTERPRISES IN UTAKO ULTRA-MODERN MARKET, ABUJA
ABSTRACT Business development and growth in contemporary societies have been hinged on several factors including the use of e-business and other technological improvements on business development. This study provided an insight into the issues of e-business adoption among entrepreneurs particularly small scale entrepreneurs at the Utako Ultra-modern Market Abuja. The methodology adopted for this study […]
Read MoreTHE SOCIOECONOMIC EFFECT OF THE 2020 COVID-19 LOCKDOWN ON SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES AT THE IBRAHIM BADAMASI BABANGIDA INTERNATIONAL MARKET SULEJA- NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT Small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) remain the cardinal point of any economy including those of developing countries such as Nigeria. There have been several efforts made to advance the functionality and sustainability of SMEs in Nigeria, however, the Covid-19 pandemic came with a peculiar challenge affecting global economy; and SMEs globally were affected […]
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