Explore Project Topics on: DETERMINANT OF CORPORATE OWNERSHIP AND BOARD STRUCTURE

ABSTRACT This study is titled the implications of ownership structure of insurance companies on policy holders patronage. I looked into the problem that often associates with ownership structure of insurance companies in Nigeria like lack of fund for expansion in order to carryout its day to day activities, bad records of some past insurance... Continue Reading

Abstract This study assessed the impact of ownership structure on voluntary disclosure of information in the Nigerian listed industrial goods companies for the period of ten (10) years 2004 to 2013. Thirteen companies out of twenty three companies were selected based on pre-determined criteria. The data for the study were collected from annual... Continue Reading

Firms‟ ownership may be used to increase firms‟ value and also solve problems associated with managers and shareholders. Firm size is gaining importance among researchers as far as performance is concern. To-date the government has divested several SOEs using different approaches among the most popular being; public offering, pre-emptive... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The broad objective of the study is to examine the determinants of corporate social responsibility of corporate entities. Specifically, the study examines the relationship between company size, profitability, industry type, firm’s origin and corporate... Continue Reading

There has been a renewed interest on the role of the boards in the performance of an organization due to various corporate scandals and failures. Corporate governance affects organizations‟ performance as organizations with better corporate governance guarantee increased shareholder wealth and limit the risk of the investment. The study analyzed... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The actual impact of capital structure on corporate performance in Nigeria has been a major problem among managers and researchers that have not been resolved. The issue of determining an optimal capital structure cannot be overemphasized considering the dwindling fortunes of firm’s aftermath... Continue Reading

(A CASE STUDY OF SELECTED COMPANIES IN ONITSHA) ABSTRACT This study examined the effect of capital structure on corporate performance with reference to selected companies in Onitsha, Questionnaires and interviews were used to collect information from the selected companies in Onitsha,... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Taking financing decision is one of the major functions of a financial manager. A corporation may decide to use all equity capital or a combination of debt and equity capital. However, the decision to use debt as part of a corporation capital is important as it can magnify shareholders returns and also increase the risk of such returns. ... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The study examined the effect of organizational structure on corporate performance of Globacom Limited. It was established that organizational structure is the formal system of authority, relationships and tasks that control and coordinate employee actions and behavior to achieve goals in an organization. There are different types of... Continue Reading

A BSTRACT External auditors occupy a unique position in the business community when they perform an audit for clients. The auditors are called upon to attest to financial statements and to safeguard the interest of various parties. However, in recent years the audit practice because of several scandals has been undermined. Although evidence of... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This study examined the effect of capital structure on corporate performance with reference to selected companies in Onitsha, Questionnaires and interviews were used to collect information from the selected companies in Onitsha, Anambra State. Analysis and observations were made which gave rise to the validity of the conclusion at the end... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This study examined the effect of capital structure on corporate performance with reference to selected companies in Onitsha, Questionnaires and interviews were used to collect information from the selected companies in Onitsha, Anambra State.  Analysis and observations were made which gave rise to the validity of the conclusion at the... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This paper examines the associations between diversity of board members and financial performance of State Owned Enterprises in Zimbabwe (SOEs). Three demographic characteristics of board members, gender, cultural/nationality, and age were used as the proxies for diversity. The study used a positivism philosophy was used and being... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The interest and focus in the modern corporate governance practices, especially on matters accountability received much attention following the high-profile collapses of mega firms in the recent past due to accounting fraud. Further interest rose following the financial crisis in 2008. These scandals attracted both public and political... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The study was carried out in Kenya with specific reference to Kenya Tourist Board (K.T.B), Nairobi. The overall aim of the study was to make an assessment of the challenges and Opportunities of Tourist Boards in the Development of Tourism: Case study of Kenya Tourist Board (KTB) The overall objective of this study was to determine the... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT As the economy is growing, there is the need to evaluate the determinant of audit fees in Nigeria manufacturing company. This project work was carried out with the use of relevant journals, magazines, textbooks and the internet. This helped to increase the scope of the researchers knowledge of the topic under... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This study examines the determinants of savings in Nigeria between 1985 -2013, which will enable us to proffer solution for the improvement of savings in the economy, since it is an important component of the economic development of any country. On the basis of available data, the study is of the view that savings output in Nigeria during... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This study examines the determinants of savings in Nigeria   between 1985 -2013, which will enable us to proffer solution for the improvement of savings in the economy, since it is an important component of the economic development of any country. On the basis of available data, the study is of the view that savings output in Nigeria... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT In recent times, there has been growing concern about the rising but volatile rate of investments in Nigeria. Thus concern stem from the fact that investment plays a dominant role in stimulating growth. The study buttress on the overview and empirical analyses into the determinant of investment in Nigeria in other to achieve the objective... Continue Reading

(A CASE STUDY OF FEDERAL RADIO CORPORATION OF NIGERIA (FRCN), ENUGU) ABSTRACT This study of Gate-Keeping and How Media Ownership affects it Follows The Tradition of lewin (1947), white (1950) and swider (1967). It will reveal that as a concept, gate-keeping hold great promise in African mass... Continue Reading

TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY 1.2 STATEMENT OF THE RESEARCH PROBLEM 6 1.3 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY 1.4 RESEARCH QUESTION 1.5 RESEARCH HYPOTHESES 1.6 CONCEPTUAL AND OPERATIONAL DEFINITION10 1.7 ASSUMPTIONS 1.8 LIMITATION OF THE STUDY CHAPTER TWO REVIEW OF THE... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This project is based on the theoretical and practical study of the media ownership on professionalism. In this work, I revaluate the two types of the media-that is, government ownership and private ownership (Minaji System Television Obosi and Nigerian Television Authority Enugu) with a view to recommending a more effective ownership... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The study examines the determinants of agricultural output based on the empirical evidence of the short-run and long-run interrelationships among capital expenditure on agriculture, inflation rate, external reserve, interest rate, average annual rainfall and food importation using agricultural output as dependent variable. Macroeconomics... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This project is based on the theoretical and practical study of the media ownership on professionalism. In this work, I revaluate the two types of the media-that is, government ownership and private ownership (Minaji System Television Obosi and Nigerian Television Authority Enugu) with a... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT     This research is conducted to find out the influence of media ownership on professionalism (A study of NigerianNewsDirect  Newspaper owned by Samuel Ibiyemi).     To achieve the purpose highlighted above, I made use of survey method in gathering and analyzing of collected data. Questionnaires were administered to the... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY In recent years, the global financial environment has witnessed significant transformation in terms of operations. The transformation has mounted significant pressure on the financial system of developing nations, with Nigeria inclusive financial performance failure in Nigeria banks has resulted... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This project is based on the theoretical and practical study of the media ownership on professionalism. In this work, I revaluate the two types of the media-that is, government ownership and private ownership (Minaji System Television Obosi and Nigerian Television Authority Enugu) with a view to recommending a more effective ownership... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The study examines the determinants of agricultural output based on the empirical evidence of the short-run and long-run interrelationships among capital expenditure on agriculture, inflation rate, external reserve, interest rate, average annual rainfall and food importation using agricultural output as dependent variable. Macroeconomics... Continue Reading

(A CASE STUDY OF ANNOUNCER NEWSPAPER OWERRI) TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of study 1.2 Statement of Research Problem 1.3 Objectives of Study 1.4 Significance of Study 1.5 Research Question 1.6 Research Hypothesis 1.7 Definition of Terms 1.8 Assumption 1.9... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The research investigates the determinants of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Nigeria over the period for 1980-2007. Cochrane Ocutt method of regression was utilized in the study. The findings indicate that exchange rate (economic factor) and political instability are the crucial... Continue Reading