This paper provides an overview of the effect research and development (R&D) expenditure government effectiveness on economic growth. By focusing R&D as a measure innovation, governance GDP growth, we examined in selected African countries. Four countries were chosen due to availability their data from 2000 2016. Linear regression correlated panels corrected standard errors (PCSEs) models used analyze data. The result showed that both are important factors predicting growth Africa....

The study examined the usage of chemical and biological pests control methods among farmers in Kwara State, Nigeria. A three-stage random sampling technique was used to select 120 respondents. well structure questionnaire collect data for study. Descriptive statistics partial correlation were analyzing data. revealed that all aware cultural pest method, while 73.3 17.5% methods, respectively. Also, it 44.2% respondents use method control, 7.5% control. Television remains major means...

Given that locally developed innovation technology can foster sustainable growth and development, this study assessed the factors underpinned choice of improved biomass stoves among rural households in Kwara South, Nigeria. The involved use primary secondary data sources. were collected with a well-structured questionnaire. A three-stage random sampling technique was used for selection one hundred fifty (150) household respondents which represent sample size study. from FAO Forestry...

The rising incidence of youth unemployment, especially in emerging economies, calls for prompt attention development experts and policy makers given its effect on sustainable growth. This challenge has worsened recent times Nigeria, hence, making it crucial to understand the factors driving employment. We analyzed differential impact sectoral growth employment across rural urban areas through a gender lens identified specific conditions needed investment sectors with potentials job creation...

Owing to the huge amount of naira invested into irrigation sub-sector by Nigerian government, study assessed perception farmers on activities Lower Nigeria River Basin Development Authority (LNRBDA) in Ilorin East local government area Kwara State, Nigeria. Primary data were used for and collected means a well-structured questionnaire coupled with interview schedule. A two stage sampling technique was select one hundred six (106) respondents from list registered who had participated scheme....

The study focused on assessing the health impact of indoor air pollution and coping strategies adopted among rural households in Kwara state, Nigeria. A three-stage random sampling techniques was used to select 150 household respondents. data for were collected using a well-structured questionnaire an MSA gas-detector monitor concentration Carbon-monoxide (CO), Sulphur-dioxide (SO2) Hydrogensulphide (H2S) pollutants. Descriptive inferential statistics employed analyze data. However, result...

Gender is one of the key issues discourse among policy experts, research scholars and government as part sustainable development goals. In this paper, we examined gender roles in food security farming households Kogi state, Nigeria. First, assessed status farm households. Second, contributions household were identified. A three-stage sampling technique was used to select 120 data collected using a well-structured questionnaire. study employed use index, chi square test logistic regression...