Since the mid 1900’s, economist have come to recognize the role of innovative activity in firms productivity growth, particularly in the competitive market economies. However, the most conducive market environment for innovative activity has also become a subject of interest. Thus, a major...

Without education, development will not occur, only an educated people can command the skills necessary for sustainable economic growth and for sustainable economic growth and for a better quality of life. Recognizing this fact, African governments have placed heavy emphasis on supporting...

Information and communication technologies are one of the most pervasive technologies in the world, second only to 'human intelligence' or the human brain. Thus, understanding the factors that determine the diffusion of new technologies across African countries is important to understanding the...

Notably, the 20th century was dominated by the legacy of devastating global wars, colonial struggles, and ideological conflicts as well as effort s to establish international systems that would foster global peace and prosperity. Yet, insecurity and corruption not only remain, they have become...

Nigeria was incorporated in 1914 when Frederick Lugard(First Governor-General) amalgamated the two British protectorates of Northern and Southern Nigeria and the Crown Colony of Lagos into a single entity. The primary reason for amalgamation was economic rather than political. It is therefore, a...

Powered by developments in new technology applications, the world is moving rapidly towards knowledge-based economic structures and information societies that comprise networks of individuals, firms and countries that are linked electronically and in interdependent relationships. Knowledge,...