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Item Corporate Social Responsibility by Public Sector Entities in Nigeria(Amity Business Journal, 2017-01) Kasum, Abubakar Sadiq; Bamigbade, Dayo; Abu-Kasum, Hamidat AdebisiCorporate Social Responsibilities (CSR) of private entities are being addressed continuously by academics and professionals based on various theoretical standpoints. It is significant, however, to note that consideration is not given to CSR activities by Public Sector Entities (PSEs). Public Sector Entities are established through enacted laws in a particular jurisdiction, to perform specified functions of the state. they are not for profit making, therefore, they are part of government means of delivering social goods. It is observed the PSEs engage in CSR activities in Nigeria. This study assesses the rational for CSR activities by these entities based on the various theoretical points of view, the laws establishing the entities and stakeholders opinion. The study reviewed the general Law relevant to Nigerian public sector entities in this regard. The study also collected data through administration of questionnaires, on a Likert Scale of 1 - 5, which was analyzed using Wilcoson sign rank test of difference between rank of population mean and sample mean. The study found out that activities of PSEs are as prescribed by their establishing Law/regulations therefore CSRs may not be possible if not provided for in the Laws. The study however found out that PSEs do embark on CSR activities. It was also found that some PSE laws gave allowance for such and it is supported by stakeholders. Based on the findings, the study recommends that relevant CSR activities should be encouraged for public sector entities and that CSR provision should be included within the laws of relevant entities to among other things regulate the deployment of the activities and to prevent abuse.Item Corporate social responsibility of public sector entities in Nigeria.(Amity Business School, Amity University, Lucknow, India, 2017) Kasum, Abubakar Sadiq; Bamigbade, Dayo; Abu-Kasum, Hamidat AdebisiThe study assesses the rationale for CSR by public sectors entities based on various theoretical view piont, establishing Laws and stakeholders' opinions.Item Effectiveness of microfinance institutions at enhancing the growth of small and medium scale enterprises in Ilorin, Kwara State(Department of Accounting, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, 2015) Abu-Kasum, Hamidat Adebisi; Abdullahi, Ibrahim Bello; Kasum, Abubakar SadiqThis study evaluates the effectiveness of micro finance institutions in the growth of small and medium enterprises in Ilorin metropolis of Kwara State. The study employed stratified sampling technique to select the respondents based on business type. The sampling frame (of) for this study is eighteen SMEs and ten Microfinance Institutions. Structured Open ended questions were used to obtain primary data. Ordered probit regression analysis was used to analyse responses on core issues as specified in the model. Results revealed a positive relationship between microfinance banks effectiveness, loan assessment and loan monitoring on the development of small and medium scale businesses, while there is a negative relationship between loan repayment and collateral security on the growth of small and medium businesses.