Table of Contents :

Editorial Note
Muyiwa Oladosun, Ngozi Adeleye, Dominic Ezinwa Azuh, Philip Alege, Isaiah Olurinola, Uche Okorie, and Paul Adekola 7

Assessing the Performance of Small and Medium Scale Entrepreneurs in the Paint Manufacturing Sector
Afolabi, A. O., Nworisa, J., Ojelabi, R. A. and Ogundipe, K. E. 13


Impact of External Reserves Shocks on Selected Macroeconomic Indicators in Nigeria: Implication for Sustainable Economic Growth
Felicia O. Olokoyo, Oladapo Fapetu, Emeka G. Ucheaga, Omobola Adu and Foluso Oluwole 33


Institutional Framework and the Transition to Green Growth for Sustainable Development in Africa
Opeyemi Akinyemi, Ikechukwu Okoli and Felix Chidozie 47


Addressing Poverty in Nigeria through Fertility and Female Labour
Obindah Gershon and Precious U. Nwonuala 73


Effects of Unclaimed Dividends with In-House and Non-Inhouse Registrars: Evidence from the Nigerian Stock Market
Emoarehi Eriki, Francis O. Iyoha and Samuel Faboyede 99


Inclusive Growth Agenda in Selected Sub-Saharan African Countries: Lessons from the Past and Prospects for the Future
Alhassan A. Karakara and Evans S. Osabuohien 117


Time-varying Predictors of Non-oil Export Volatility in Nigeria
Olushina Olawale Awe, Abosede Adedayo Adepoju, Opeyemi Aromolaran, Muyiwa Oladosun, Dominic Ezinwa Azuh and Uche Okorie 151


External Debt and Exchange Rate Fluctuations in Nigeria (1990-2017)
Johnson Ifeanyi Okoh, Samson Oluwole Olowo, Christiana Onyohu Hassan, Timothy Ayomitunde Aderemi, Olaoye Olusegun Peter and Abidemi Alejo 167


Linkage Effects of Sectoral Foreign Direct Investment Inflows and Real Sector Growth: A Case for Achieving SDG-17 in Nigeria
Agbolade B. Giwa, Emmanuel O. George, Henry Okodua and Oluwasogo S. Adediran 181


Financial Deepening and Manufacturing Sector Performance in Nigeria: Evidence from Bank, Non-bank and External Financing Sources
Adeyemi A. Ogundipe, Victoria Okafor, Ebenezer Bowale and Paul-David C. Maijeh203


Media Reports on Locally Produced Goods and Audience Perception: A Study of Lagos, Nigeria
Nwakerendu Ike, Oladokun Omojola and Stella Aririguzoh245


Role of Agriculture in Poverty Reduction in Nigeria: An Implication for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Timothy Ayomitunde Aderemi, Wahid Damilola Olanipekun, Ayodeji Gbenga Bamidele, Christiana Onyohu Hassan, Romanus Osabohien and Dominic Ezinwa Azuh 267


Telecom Outcasts? Exploring Women Airtime Hawking and Mobile Telephony in Southwest Nigeria
Oladokun Omojola, Olugbenga Ayeni, Muyiwa Oladosun, Lanre Amodu and Gbadebo Adejumo 281


Business Climate, Infrastructure and Institutions in Nigeria: Implication for Foreign Direct Investment
Oluwatoyin A. Matthew, Feyisayo Kayode, Romanus Osabohien, Ese Urhie, Fagbeminiyi F. Fasina, Esther M. Folarin and Oluwatosin D. Edafe 303

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