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Research Article DOI: 10.68022/kjms.2025.rhm0gfoj

HEALTHCARE AND SYSTEMIC CHALLENGES IN NIGERIA

Idris Ibrahim Abdullahi^*

This paper, titled "Healthcare and Systemic Challenges in Nigeria", examines critical systemic hurdles that cause the Nigerian healthcare sector to operate far below the capacity necessary to sustain a productive workforce and a functional effective system. As of 2025, while the government has initiated reforms like the National Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative (NHSRII), the system rema...

Dec, 2025 pp. 76-85 15 views 3 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68022/kjms.2026.m1lolejl

PUBLIC POLICY AND ACCESS TO SAFE DRINKING WATER: AN ASSESSMENT OF RURAL WATER SUPPLY INITIATIVES IN NORTHERN NIGERIA

AHMED USMAN^*

Access to safe and reliable drinking water remains a persistent development challenge in rural Northern Nigeria despite sustained government reforms and donor-supported interventions. This study evaluates the effectiveness, implementation constraints, and sustainability of rural water supply initiatives within the broader context of public policy implementation and water governance. Drawing on Pol...

Jun, 2026 pp. 80-97 12 views 5 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68022/kjms.2016.7t6upoyc

Organizational citizenship behaviour and performance: The mediating effect of task

K.J. Ringim^*, A.A. Yusuf

Unanticipated events, jobs that were unforeseen and roles that do not belong to any individual are constantly being generated in Deposit Money Banks leading to increased level of role overload, stress and work family conflicts among the employees of the Bank. Also, employees are always faced with the problem of meeting up with their targets of account opening, deposit mobilizations and investment....

Jun, 2016 pp. 83-92 8 views 1 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68022/kjms.2025.r1sadl19

POLICY IMPLEMENTATION CHALLENGES IN CONFLICT-PRONE COMMUNITIES: A STUDY OF KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA

AHMED USMAN^*

Effective policy implementation remains a major challenge in conflict-prone communities, particularly in developing countries where insecurity, weak institutions, and social distrust undermine government interventions. This study investigates policy implementation challenges in conflict-affected communities in Kaduna State, Nigeria, aiming to identify the institutional, socio-economic, and governa...

Dec, 2025 pp. 86-97 10 views 3 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68022/kjms.2016.c8v8u7br

Business governance and forensic accounting quality of listed deposit money banks in Nigeria

M.A. Saifullahi^*, S.U. Hassan

The recent corporate collapses of large organizations including banks have raised questions about the efficacy of contemporary governance in companies and institutions as well as the role forensic accounting plays in investigating and identifying the cause of the failure. Therefore, the study investigates the effect of corporate governance mechanisms on the quality of forensic accounting in the Ni...

Jun, 2016 pp. 93-104 7 views 1 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68022/kjms.2026.awhhd2cq

IMPROVING HEALTHCARE SERVICE DELIVERY IN A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN NORTHERN NIGERIA THROUGH EFFECTIVE STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

IFEOMA P. IJEI-ENESI^*, NAFISAT O. USMAN, SANNI MUSA, MARYAM L. MAKARFI

Effective healthcare service delivery is crucial for achieving optimal health outcomes. In Northern Nigeria, tertiary hospitals face numerous challenges, including resource constraints, limited infrastructure, and socio-economic barriers, which hinder the delivery of quality healthcare. Stakeholder engagement has emerged as a key strategy for addressing these challenges by fostering collaboration,...

Jun, 2026 pp. 98-108 13 views 4 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68022/kjms.2025.b3h6i6db

ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF KADUNA STATE WATER SECTOR POLICIES ON RURAL WATER SUPPLY OUTCOMES

AHMED USMAN^*

This study assessing the impact of Kaduna State water sector policies in improving rural water supply. Despite the existence oflegalframeworks, policy guidelines, and implementing institutions, many rural communities in Kaduna State continue to experience limited access to safe, reliable, and sustainable water. The study was anchored on Policy Implementation Theory, supported by Public Goods Theor...

Dec, 2025 pp. 98-112 9 views 4 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68022/kjms.2016.13ss3il2

Organizational justice and employees’ turnover intention in Nigeria

S. Umar^*

Human resource researchers and practitioners have increasingly recognized the importance of human resources management in enhancing organizational performance. Many factors attributed to this such as competition, globalization and coupled with wider concerns about reputation by stakeholders. This study is a response to the call for more studies in the developing countries and non-western culturall...

Jun, 2016 pp. 105-115 6 views 1 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68022/kjms.2025.5apvgnme

ENHANCING HUMAN RESOURCE PRACTICES AND EMPLOYEE RETENTION CHALLENGES: STRATEGIES FOR SUSTAINING TALENT IN THE COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

EDO-OSAGIE Edwin Osayande^*, UMEMEZIA Evelyn

In the ever-dynamic and emerging economies, organisations face significant challenges in retaining talent due to rapid technological advancements, shifting workforce demographics, and evolving employee expectations. The modern workforce, particularly millennials and Gen Z, increasingly prioritises sustainability and social responsibility. As a result, effective employee retention strategies have b...

Jun, 2025 pp. 106-116 11 views 4 downloads

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Research Article DOI: 10.68022/kjms.2026.plltsx0u

AUDITOR–STAKEHOLDER RELATIONSHIPAND PUBLIC TRUST IN FINANCIAL REPORTING.

OLAJUMOKE R. OGUNNIYI^*

The reliability of financial reports hinges on audit quality and stakeholder trust. While many studies have explored audit quality and expectation gaps, few have examined how auditors foster public confidence through their relationships. This research examined the impact of auditor-stakeholder interactions on public trust in Nigerian financial reports. Grounded in Stakeholder, Agency, Information ...

Jun, 2026 pp. 109-131 10 views 4 downloads