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The International Journal of Management, Leadership and Productivity Development (IJMLPD) is an open-access, double-blind peer review academic and professional journal, being promoted by the Institute of Management, Leadership and Productivity Development, in collaboration with the Department of Management Sciences, Trinity University Yaba, Lagos Nigeria. IJMLPD publishes in February with a deadline of January 30th (call for papers) and in August with a deadline of July 30th (call for papers) every year. The Journal aims to publish current and well-researched findings in the fields of Management, Leadership and Productivity Development for businesses within the African and global terrains.

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.

Providing socioeconomic and infrastructure amenities to the populace has remained a major worry for nations worldwide, particularly emerging ones like Nigeria. In order to accomplish this, Nigerian governments have persisted in proposing and carrying out policies meant to deal with these issues. The study used a methodical evaluation of the body of literature to investigate the connection between Nigeria's accomplishment of good governance and the public policy process. Among other things, the study showed that public policy concerns are the scourge of Nigerian progress. The study emphasizes the importance and real-world problems associated with public participation in the creation and application of policies in their particular fields. The study recommend that government should be more committed and see public policies as major tools for the development of the country.