.... Research limitations/implications The qualitative multiple-case design prioritizes analytical depth and theory development rather than statistical generalizability. Based on four information-rich cases, the findings are contextually grounded in Nigeria and should be interpreted through analytical...

...Chioma Onoshakpor; Poh Yen Ng Purpose This paper aims to examine how Nigeria's unique patriarchal landscape influences entrepreneurship and access to finance from a social feminist perspective. Using the gendered lens, the paper addresses the current research gap by explaining how the social...

...Wuraola Peter; Barbara Orser Purpose This study examines why low-wealth women entrepreneurs forgo mobile enabled money services and government supported micro finance for informal, community-based revolving loans in rural Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach Thematic analysis of 25 interviews...

...Tukur Garba; Erika Kraemer-Mbula Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate whether female workers’ years of education do mediate the influence of gender diversity on innovative capability of enterprises in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach The study uses three waves Nigeria...

... especially to the more economically advanced countries in North America, Europe and elsewhere in Africa including South Africa and Nigeria (Awumbila et al., 2011b ; Manuh, 2006 , 2005 ; Peil, 1995 ; Anarfi, 1982). In recent times, an entirely new story line describes the country...