Articles | Journal of Public Administration Kaduna State University

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Research Article DOI: 10.68022/jopakasu.2025.0jrbyf8s

ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF ANCHOR BORROWER PROGRAMME ON FOOD SECURITY AMONG THE SMALLHOLDER RICE FARMERS IN GARUM MALLAM LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KANO STATE, NIGERIA. (2015-2023)

HASSAN ZAKARI KANO^*, SANI SANI IBRAHIM, AHMAD JIBRIL GARBA, GAMBO ZAKARI

The Anchor Borrower Programme (ABP) was introduced to boost food production in Nigeria. However, despite the implementation of the ABP, the rate of food shortages continues to rise, adversely affecting the lives of the majority of Nigerians. This study assessed the multifaceted dimensions of the ABP and its implications for the livelihoods of Nigerians, employing both qualitative and quantitative ...

Jun, 2025 pp. 37-48 11 views 4 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68022/jopakasu.2026.bpcwgot3

ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF TAX ADMINISTRATION REFORM ON PUBLIC SECTOR PERFORMANCE IN KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA 2014 2023.

ALIYU ABUBAKAR^*

This study assesses the impact of tax administration reform implemented under the State Governance Reform and Capacity Building Project (SGR&CBP) on public sector performance in Kaduna State, Nigeria, from 2014 to 2023. The study adopts an explanatory sequential mixedmethods research design, integrating quantitative and qualitative approaches. The quantitative phase analyses survey data and second...

Jan, 2026 pp. 42-53 12 views 5 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68022/jopakasu.2023.nkriqw24

ANALYSIS OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN RESOURCE MOBILIZATION STRATEGY AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF NIGERIA COMMERCIAL BANKS (2015-2021)

UDE, ALEXANDER ONYEBUCHI^*

The study conducted an analysis of the relationship between resource mobilization strategy and financial performance of Nigeria commercial banks for the period of 2015-2021. The study utilized secondary data sourced from Central Bank of Nigeria Statistical Bulletin. The data included; resource mobilization strategy through commercial bank savings (X ), resource mobilization strategy through return...

Jun, 2023 pp. 43-54 11 views 3 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68022/jopakasu.2025.kvna1o9k

UNDERSTANDING NON-UTILIZATION OF AI TOOLS FOR RESEARCH AND ACADEMIC WRITING AMONG ACADEMIC STAFF IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES: A PARADIGM SHIFT

NASIR HARUNA SOBA^*, AHMED USMAN, ABUBAKAR ABDULKAREEM

This study investigates the non-utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) tools for research and academic writing among academic staff at Kaduna State University (KASU), Nigeria, employing the Perceived Attributes of Innovation Theory as a theoretical framework. Despite the acknowledged benefits of AI in enhancing research productivity and efficiency, a significant gap remains in the adoption of...

Mar, 2025 pp. 49-56 18 views 4 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68022/jopakasu.2026.lb0nosvw

ASSESSING GOVERNMENT IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES FOR RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA: AN INSTITUTIONALAND COMMUNITY PERSPECTIVE

AHMED USMAN^*

Rural infrastructure development remains a critical driver of socio-economic transformation in Nigeria; however, rural communities continue to experience severe infrastructural deficits despite the existence of numerous development policies and programmes. This study examined government implementation strategies and rural infrastructure development in Nigeria, with particular emphasis on instituti...

Jan, 2026 pp. 54-65 13 views 8 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68022/jopakasu.2023.3za9l5z1

IMPACT OF POS MACHINE ON FINANCIAL INCLUSION: EVIDENCE FROM KADUNA METROPOLIS DATA.

HASSAN ISAH YAHAYA^*, BELLO SABO, IBRAHIM MUHAMMAD, ABUBAKAR ABDULKAREEM

The survival of any nation economy is tied to the growth of financial inclusion. Thus, globally there is a need for continuous supply of economical financial services and product that will bring the helpless (poor) individuals into the formal financial economy services. This study adopted diffusion of innovation theory of Everett Rogers and transaction cost innovation theory of licks and Niehans t...

Jun, 2023 pp. 55-66 10 views 6 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68022/jopakasu.2025.2pj4y95v

AN ANALYCAL FORECAST OF NIGERIA-SOUTH AFRICA BI-LATERAL RELATIONS: PROSPECTS AND CHALLENGES

ABDULRASHID SANI^*

This study examines the bilateral relations between Nigeria and South Africa from 1999 to 2023, using realist theory to analyze the dynamics of their interactions. The study explores how both nations have leveraged their economic and military capabilities to safeguard their national interests within a competitive regional environment. The methodology involves a qualitative analysis of political, e...

Mar, 2025 pp. 57-64 12 views 5 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68022/jopakasu.2025.0jebug0r

ASSESSMENT OF BANDITRY AS A THREAT TO FOOD SECURITY IN GIWA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA

AHMED USMAN^*, MOHAMMED ABUBAKAR GOGA, NATHAN MARCUS

The study is on the Assessment of Banditry as a Threat to Food Security in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Nigeria. Covering five sections, including the introductory part that features brief background, statement of the problem and research question. The second section focuses on the conceptual and empirical review of related literature on banditry and food security which paves the wa...

Mar, 2025 pp. 65-77 12 views 4 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68022/jopakasu.2026.jqg2cagq

FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT, FOREIGN AID, REMITTANCES, AND GROWTH IN NIGERIA (1980-2024)

YUSRA SANI ABUBAKAR, PETER ADAMU, AHMED BALARABE MUSA, AUTA ELISHA MENSON^*, NKOM JOHN

The study examines the nexus between foreign direct investment, foreign aid, remittances and economic growth in Nigeria covering the period 1980-2024. An autoregressive distributive lag (ARDL) model was employed to estimate the model. The findings revealed a positive and significant impact of official development assistance and remittances on growth. Foreign direct investment and institutional qua...

Jan, 2026 pp. 66-76 16 views 4 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68022/jopakasu.2023.hhp9sw03

MANAGING HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTES IN CHAD CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS

HISSEIN ARABY NOUR^*

The main aim of this study is to identify challenges facing tertiary education institutions in the country and suggest strategic ways for improving higher education institutions to the policymakers in the Chadian context. This study applied qualitative research design and collected the data from ten informants; and used Nvivo 10 software to analyze the data. Findings from the study revealed that p...

Jun, 2023 pp. 67-76 8 views 3 downloads