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The study focused on corporate governance and the Performance of Deposit Money Banks in Lagos State. The cross-sectional survey research design was adopted to evaluate the effect of corporate governance on the performance of selected deposit money banks in Lagos State. The study population comprised of one thousand, two hundred and twenty-eight (1,228) employees of selected deposit money banks. The study used a questionnaire as the research instrument. The responses were analysed using Frequency distribution tables and percentage presentation and interpretation of data collected using the Statistical Product and Service Solutions (SPSS) version 24.0 versions for the analysis. Findings revealed that corporate governance has a positive and significant effect performance of DMBs under investigation. Based on the above findings, this study concludes that the performance of selected Deposit Money Banks in Lagos State, Nigeria is significantly affected by corporate governance. The study therefore recommended that the corporate parent of the selected DMBs in Lagos State must pay attention to corporate governance activities to ensure that it helps improve the performance of the DMBs under investigation.

Innovations, such as introducing novel concepts, have been proven to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance overall performance, which is vital for the competitive landscape of SMEs in Nigeria. This cross sectional survey research explores the impact of innovation capabilities, specifically product and process innovation, on the survival of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. The study employed the Cochran formula to determine the sample size of 406 respondents. The study revealed that product innovation and process innovation significantly influence SME profitability. Product innovation demonstrated a weak but statistically significant positive correlation with SME survival, explaining 9.6% of the variation while process innovation exhibited a stronger relationship, explaining 18.1% of the changes in SME survival. The study concludes that the capacity to innovate enhances goods and services, improves customer satisfaction and loyalty, and ensures long-term sustainability. The study recommends that SMEs intensify product research efforts to enhance patronage and survival. Additionally, SME owners are advised to re examine and invest in business processes, recognizing their impact on survival.

This study examined the influence of entrepreneurship development curriculum and self-efficacy on entrepreneurial intentions of recent graduates in selected states in south-west Nigeria. The study adopted descriptive survey research design and the study population comprised of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members that served in three (3) selected states of Lagos, Ondo and Ogun in South-West, Nigeria. A sample size of 403 was selected using the convenient sampling technique. Data were collected via structured questionnaires. The hypothesis was tested using the multiple linear regression. It was found that, entrepreneurship development curriculum and self-efficacy significantly influenced entrepreneurial intention. It is recommended, among others, that for effective delivery of entrepreneurship development, the contents of the curriculum useable in our institutions must be applied, real, consistent, properly coordinated and reviewed periodically. This will facilitate recent graduates’ interest towards novel and creative business ideas, thereby increasing their self-efficacy level i.e believe in themselves which stimulates and influence their intention towards entrepreneurship.

The study examined the effect of academics’ emotional intelligence on leadership effectiveness from the perspective of students in Nigerian private universities in achieving Education Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Using a survey research design, data were collected from a sample of 391 students across three private universities in southwestern Nigeria, representing a population of 16,822. A structured questionnaire, validated through expert review and tested for reliability (Cronbach’s Alpha = 0.78), was used to gather data. Descriptive and inferential statistical techniques, including correlation and regression analysis, were applied to assess the relationship between academics’ emotional intelligence (self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills) and leadership effectiveness (student engagement, inclusivity and equity, quality of education, critical thinking development, and satisfaction with sustainable learning practices). The findings revealed that self-awareness significantly influenced student engagement (t(value) = 22.03, p-value = 0.000, R = 0.745, R² = 55.5%), self-regulation strongly predicted inclusivity and equity in education (t(value) = 37.86, p-value = 0.000, R = 0.887, R² = 78.7%), and motivation was significantly related to the quality of education (t(value) = 22.04, p-value = 0.000, R = 0.745, R² = 55.5%). Additionally, empathy was positively correlated with the development of critical thinking (t(value) = 12.04, p-value = 0.000, R = 0.521, R² = 27.2%), while social skills were significantly associated with student satisfaction with sustainable learning (t(value) = 21.38, p-value = 0.000, R = 0.735, R² = 54%). The study concluded that academics with high emotional intelligence exhibited greater leadership effectiveness in promoting the achievement of Education SDGs. It recommended that universities invest in emotional intelligence training for academics and integrate it into recruitment, performance evaluations,

The hospitality industry in Lagos, Nigeria, is plagued by occupational health hazards, largely due to inadequate risk factor management. This study investigates the impact of risk factor management on the occupational health of staff in the hospitality industry. The main objective of this study is to examine the impact of high-risk activities on the health and safety of staff in the Lagos hospitality industry. A cross-sectional research design employing a quantitative approach was used. The target population comprised 1,589 staff from 20 top hotels in Lagos, with a sample size of 320. The study used the combination of purposive, proportional and random sampling techniques respectively. Correlation and hierarchical regression analysis revealed significant relationships between variables of the study. The study revealed that risk management and occupational risk are significant predictors of staff health and safety. Specifically, the results indicate that work-related injuries and illnesses, which are common consequences of high-risk activities, significantly predict the need for mitigation strategies such as training and safety protocols. Based on the findings of this study, the researcher recommended that Hospitality businesses in Lagos should prioritize the safety and well-being of their employees by implementing effective mitigation strategies, such as training and safety protocols; Business experts and practitioners in Lagos should adopt a more proactive approach to managing risk by identifying potential hazards and taking steps to mitigate them; and the Lagos State Government should develop policies and programs aimed at improving the health and safety of employees in the hospitality industry.