kazeem Abubakar

This study appraised the impact of data pool on innovation capability of Aquila Technology in the Operations of Petroleum Equalization Fund (Management) Board [PEF (M)B], Nigeria. Factors bothering on positive impacts made by data gathered using the Aquila Technology Platform in relation to the efficiency of tasks performed by the Operations Department of PEF(M)B were studied. The Narrative-Textual Case Study (NTCS) in amalgam with a tailor-made questionnaire and interview, administered on 140 and 30 interviewee respectively on randomly sampled population of about 198. However, one hundred and fifteen (115) of the tool representing about 82.5% retrieval ratio was recorded. The survey revealed 50.69% and 49.31% intensely agreed and agreed respectively that Aquila was designed using the Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) of Operations Department (OPs). Another 53.92% and about 80% strongly agreed respectively that the technology captured every data on all transactions which has transform...

The intents of this study was to appraise the success factors of entrepreneurship, determine the challenges militating against sustainable entrepreneurship and consider if proper accessibility to telecommunication services by the grassroots and rural dwellers can improve the chances of success of SMEs using Airtel Nigeria as a case. This study was carried out among five (5) Airtel outlets in Abuja. The choice of these firms was informed by the cardinal roles they play in raising entrepreneurs and sustaining them through a strong network of supply chain management principles. The study was limited to appraising the factors behind the successes recorded by the organization understudy and to explore the nature of challenges encountered in the areas of building entrepreneurs who can adapt to the dynamism within the telecommunications industry. The Survey revealed that for SMEs serviced by Airtel to remain sustainable and competitive, they should contribute to solving environmental probl...

The drudgery associated with the use of hoe-cutlass technology on small scale farms in Benue state of Nigeriawas ergonomically investigated. A total of 130 women farmers between the ages of 17 and 42years, working under an average ambient temperature of 36 0c, were used in the study. Energy Expenditure Rate (EER) and the Total Cardiac Cost of Work (TCCW) were used to estimate the drudgery while the Ovako Work Analysis System (OWAS) was used to analyze work postures. Results show that, 3.10 hours of the 7.50 hours spent per day were used in peripheral activities of weeding/vein clearing, gathering tubers into barns, and 4.40 hours was used in harvesting. Physiologically, the activities of weeding/vein clearing and harvesting can be rated as moderately heavy, while gathering tuber into barns is rated as light work. The pressure exerted on the lower back, hands, and legs of these farmers indicates high drudgery associated with the use of the hoe-cutlass technology, thus necessitating t...

An evaluation of aluminium alloy for plasticity applications was undertaken to bridge the gap in appraising the impact of variation of alloying elements such as magnesium (Mg) and copper (Cu) on plasticity as a mechanical property of the aluminium alloy. To this end, twenty seven (27) samples of aluminium alloys were produced with constituents drawn from 6 % zinc (Zn), 2.5 % - 3.5 % magnesium (Mg), 1.8 % - 3.0 % copper (Cu), 0.03 % manganese (Mn), 0.23 % chromium (Cr) and aluminium (Al) as balance in all cases. 0.1 gram of sulphur (S), which the same as the quantity of iron (Fe) in chromium (Cr) and manganese (Mn), was added to oxidize (eradicate) iron (Fe). Samples were subjected to hardness test; to measure the ability of the alloy to resist plastic deformation and percentage elongation (% e) to unveil the mechanical properties of the alloy. Maximum Vickers hardness (Hv) of 130.7 was displayed by an alloy of 6 % zinc (Zn), 2.5 % magnesium (Mg), 1.8 % copper (Cu), 0.03 % manganese ...

Total Innovation Management (TIM) is the system of forming an innovative synergy between technology, organization and culture to build innovation competence in organizations. Supply Chain (SC) is a global network used to deliver products and services from raw materials to end-customers via an engineered flow of information, physical distribution and cash. This paper appraised TIM on SC in the automobile industry in Nigeria using structured questionnaire and interview. The upshot indicated 40% of SC executives are more concerned with risk associated with supply and thus invest in insurance policies. 80% of trained SC staff applies ICT tools in visibility (trackability). All SC staff were receptive to innovative ideas, indicating sustainability of TIM ideology in the sector.

Copyright © 2013 Olamade O. Owolabi et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Customer Relationship Management (CRM) is an enterprise-wide business strategy directed at attracting, retaining and effectively serving customers to grow up their value over the long term. Because customers differ in their preferences and purchasing habit, and their mobility is enhanced by increasing availability of information, firms invest in technolo-gies that help them gain detailed understanding of their customers, allowing them to know how to respond to customer needs and market products and services more effectively. While the modern CRM strategy is intensive in the use of analytical technologies, the Nigeria supermarket industry still at the first stage of its development phase have largely interacted with customers thro...

The field of innovation has been extensively researched, but less work has been done on integrated approach to innovations targeted at actualization of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The goals are closely interconnected, changing one goal will result in a change in another and this has resulted on the need for holistic approach to achieving Sustainable Development (SD). No doubt there exist interrelations between the sectors and subsector addressed by the goals and targets equally. Studies have shown that sustainable development challenges require an integrated response. It is in fulfilment of the three-pillars of the SDGs and Agenda 2063 that this paper articulated a tailor-made Conceptual Integrated Innovations Model with emphasis on the role of collaborations for innovation with the view to fast-tracking the attainment of the former and latter. In the end, the Performance Indicators for an integrated innovation will be an Africa that speaks with one voice, open and ali...

Adoption of Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) especially the internet is becoming the largest delivery podium for providing public and private services to the rural and urban populace. This paper adopted the Narrative Textual Case Study (NTCS) using qualitative approach to conduct content analysis of relevant literature. The study observed that over 50% of mankind occupies urban spaces and this will increase to two third by 2050. This situation is as a result of the opportunities that are available in the cities and it spells great challenges on environment, energy need, waste management, etc. Cities are responsible for nearly three quarters of greenhouse gases worldwide and must be seen to be a solution providers too. Hence to maintain high standard of living for the long term cities as well as nations must reduce ecological footprint and seek alternatives to scarce fossil resources. This requires comprehensive development of physical, institutional, social and eco...

The drudgery associated with the use of hoecutlass
technology on small scale farms in Benue state of  Nigeria was ergonomically investigated.
A total of 130 women farmers between the ages
of 17 and 42years, working under an average
ambient temperature of 36 0c, were used in the
study. Energy Expenditure Rate (EER) and the
Total Cardiac Cost of Work (TCCW) were used
to estimate the drudgery while the Ovako Work
Analysis System (OWAS) was used to analyze
work postures. Results show that, 3.10 hours of
the 7.50 hours spent per day were used in
peripheral activities of weeding/vein clearing,
gathering tubers into barns, and 4.40 hours was
used in harvesting. Physiologically, the activities
of weeding/vein clearing and harvesting can be
rated as moderately heavy, while gathering tuber
into barns is rated as light work. The pressure
exerted on the lower back, hands, and legs of
these farmers indicates high drudgery associated
with the use of the hoe-cutlass technology, thus
necessitating technological innovation of this
design in response to the new Nigeria Science
Technology and Innovation (STI) policy.

The intent of this survey was to conduct an appraisal of the impact of Project Aquila on the Oil and gas
industry of Nigeria with particular interest on PEF(M)B. The data were sourced from primary and secondary
sources. Analysis of result revealed 70 % of respondents are familiar with the Aquila technology and have
explored the opportunities with significant impacts made on the efficacy (55 %) of stakeholders as regards loading
and discharge of petroleum products, reduction in complaints has achieved 80 % [35 % of end-users and 40 % of
PEF(M) staff ] and prompt payment of claims to marketers which hitherto were challenges. The paper submits an
all-inclusive synergy among stakeholders, development of hard and softwares required to drive the technology and
human resource development hinged on innovations for better impact. Imperative to improving on these impact
made by Project Aquila also is the need to translate the pamphlets to the three (3) major Nigerian languages to
facilitate penetration of the technology to the grassroots.

An evaluation of aluminium alloy for plasticity applications was undertaken to bridge the gap in appraising the impact of variation of alloying elements such as magnesium (Mg) and copper (Cu) on plasticity as a mechanical property of the aluminium alloy. To this end, twenty seven (27) samples of aluminium alloys were produced with constituents drawn from 6 % zinc (Zn), 2.5 % - 3.5 % magnesium (Mg), 1.8 % - 3.0 % copper (Cu), 0.03 % manganese (Mn), 0.23 % chromium (Cr) and  aluminium (Al) as balance in all cases. 0.1 gram of sulphur (S), which the same as the quantity of iron (Fe) in chromium (Cr) and manganese (Mn), was added to oxidize (eradicate) iron (Fe). Samples were subjected to hardness test; to measure the ability of the alloy to resist plastic deformation and percentage elongation (% e) to unveil the mechanical properties of the alloy. Maximum Vickers hardness (Hv) of 130.7 was displayed by an alloy of 6 % zinc (Zn), 2.5 % magnesium (Mg), 1.8 % copper (Cu), 0.03 % manganese (Mn), 0.23 % chromium (Cr) and aluminium, quenched in water at 490 oC and soaked for five (5) hours. The same alloy, non-heat treated, displayed a least Hv of 91.5. Hardness increased from 91.5 Hv in an alloy of 2.5 percentage weight of magnesium to 120.3 Hv in an alloy of 3.5 percentage weight of magnesium. Maximum percentage elongation (% e) of 130.00 was recorded by an alloy of 3.5 % Mg and 2.5 % Cu. A least percentage elongation of 12.00 % was established in an alloy of 3.5 % Mg and 3.0 % Cu. The experiment observed that with increase in percentage weight of magnesium from 2.5 % - 3.0 % - 3.5 %, there was variation from 25.67-18.67- 130.00 respectively in percentage elongation. The alloy with 3.5 % Mg, 1.8 % Cu was recommended for plasticity (% elongation) applications. Investigation of the impacts of other constituents on this alloy may be considered.

Aluminium (Al) alloys are employed, from aerospace, automotive body panel, building industry to kitchen wares. This paper attempts to close an existing gap in the usage and variation in the percentage weight (% w.t.) of two constituents [Magnesium (Mg) and Copper (Cu)] in Al alloy and evaluate the impact of such variations on yield strength in N/mm2 and percentage elongation (% e) at ambient temperature. Experimental X7475 alloy was prepared from constituents drawn from 6 % Zn, 2.5 % - 3.5 % Mg, 1.8 % - 3.0 % Cu, 0.03 % Mn, 0.23 % Cr and Al as balance in all cases. The result revealed that yield strength increased with increase in Mg and decreased with increase in Cu as a maximum yield strength of 384.57 N/mm2 was displayed by an alloy of 2.5 % Mg, 3.0 % Cu while the least yield strength of 130.00 N/mm2 was recorded by an alloy of 3.5 % Mg, 3.0 % Cu. Ductility (% e) increased with increase in Cu. The paper submitted that mechanical properties of Al alloys depend not only on the content of alloying elements, but also on their relative chemistries with each other, impact of impurities and heat treatments.

Four thousand eight hundred (4800) questionnaires targeted at establishing the frequency, causes and nature of injuries sustained in road accidents by commercial motorcycle operators within a period of five (5) years (2006 - 2010) were administered on operators, Motorcycle Hire Association (MOHA), Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Transport Unit of the Nigerian Police Force in four major commercial towns of Benue State, Nigeria. Victims were also interviewed on nature of injuries sustained. Analysis of results revealed that, over speeding accounted for 22.9 % of accidents. Brake failure and non-compliant to traffic rules had 17.8 %  respectively, followed by sudden stoppage by the law enforcement agent 15.4 %, recklessness 14.2 % and poor state of the road 11.8 %. Similarly, 38 %, 35 %, and 26 % of injuries recorded in Makurdi were fractures, bruises, and head injuries respectively. Oturkpo recorded 31 % bruises,
30 % fractures and 38 % head injuries. While Gboko recorded 24 % bruises, 22 % fractures and 53.8 % head injuries. ZakiBiam had 25 % bruises, 27 % fractures, and 46.9 % head
injuries. Conclusively Makurdi had 646 accidents, followed by
Oturkpo with 582, Gboko with 520 and Zaki-Biam with 330. These ranking can be justified by the population of the commercial towns. There is an urgent need to enforce the use of safety helmets and speed limits to reduce the number of accidents and the resulting injuries sustained by the users of this mode of transport. This paper also proposed a synergy of stakeholders aimed at manpower development of riders in line with the contemporary Science, Technology and Innovations (STI) policy on Nigeria.

Total Innovation Management (TIM) is the system of forming an innovative synergy between
technology, organization and culture to build innovation competence in organizations. Supply
Chain (SC) is a global network used to deliver products and services from raw materials to
end-customers via an engineered flow of information, physical distribution and cash. This
paper appraised TIM on SC in the automobile industry in Nigeria using structured
questionnaire and interview. The upshot indicated 40% of SC executives are more concerned
with risk associated with supply and thus invest in insurance policies. 80% of trained SC staff
applies ICT tools in visibility (trackability). All SC staff was receptive to innovative ideas,
indicating sustainability of TIM ideology in the sector.
Keywords: Total Innovation Management, Supply Chain, automobile industry, Nigeria

Guinea holds a third of the world's bauxite reserves, tops the list with about 7.4 billion Metric tons (MT) and mines only 7% of the world total, being the biggest exporter. Ghana's reserve is approximately 160 million MT with traces in Mozambique and Nigeria. Australia, second to Guinea in reserve, and China top the world production chart with the former producing about 31% and the latter about 16%. This is an indication that African countries lack the critical inputs necessary to derive the competitive beneficiation of the Aluminium industry, hence the low downstream value addition observed on the continent. Aluminium and its alloys find application in aerospace, automotive, building and kitchen utensil industries. This light metal may drastically change the landscape of energy demand of automobile industry before 2040 with about 187 kg lighter than the steel electric vehicle and demand up 13 percent in 2017. A promising X7475 alloy (Al-Zinc group) has the potentials to change the account of Aluminium Industry in Africa if well harnessed. This study fully appreciated data from the monthly Primary Aluminium Production of International Aluminium Institute (IAI). Data were processed in Microsoft Excel and used to peddle X7475 alloy as an option for African countries to explore. The study suggests that African countries should collaborate with governments, Industries, Financial Institutes and Academics to develop homegrown aluminium alloys targeted at closing the demand gap created by the electric vehicles (EVs) industry and beyond.

Guinea holds a third of the world's bauxite reserves, tops the list with about 7.4 billion Metric tons (MT) and mines only 7% of the world total, being the biggest exporter. Ghana's reserve is approximately 160 million MT with traces in Mozambique and Nigeria. Australia, second to Guinea in reserve, and China top the world production chart with the former producing about 31% and the latter about 16%. This is an indication that African countries lack the critical inputs necessary to derive the competitive beneficiation of the Aluminium industry, hence the low downstream value addition observed on the continent. Aluminium and its alloys find application in aerospace, automotive, building and kitchen utensil industries. This light metal may drastically change the landscape of energy demand of automobile industry before 2040 with about 187 kg lighter than the steel electric vehicle and demand up 13 percent in 2017. A promising X7475 alloy (Al-Zinc group) has the potentials to change the account of Aluminium Industry in Africa if well harnessed. This study fully appreciated data from the monthly Primary Aluminium Production of International Aluminium Institute (IAI). Data were processed in Microsoft Excel and used to peddle X7475 alloy as an option for African countries to explore. The study suggests that African countries should collaborate with governments, Industries, Financial Institutes and Academics to develop homegrown aluminium alloys targeted at closing the demand gap created by the electric vehicles (EVs) industry and beyond.