https://ujbee.com/index.php/UJBEE <p>UNIUYO JOURNAL OF BUSINESS EDUCATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (UJBEE) is an international, multidisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal that publishes original research, theoretical contributions, and review articles in Business Education, Entrepreneurship, Information &amp; Communication Technology, and Related disciplines.</p> <p>We welcome high-quality manuscripts that advance knowledge and show methodological rigor across various disciplines.</p> <p>For further details or enquiries, please contact the following:-</p> <p><strong>Professor Effiong E. Asuquo - Editor-in-Chief ( <a href="mailto:effiongeasuquo@uniuyo.edu.ng"><u>effiongeasuquo@uniuyo.edu.ng</u></a></strong></p> <p><strong>08030673110</strong>) or <strong>Samuel D. Udo (Managing Editor) at <a href="mailto:udosamueld@gmail.com"><u>udosamueld@gmail.com</u></a></strong></p> <p>08038943171 or Eneawaji F. Ukoima (Editorial Secretary) at<a href="mailto:eneawajiukoima@uniuyo.edu.ng"><u> eneawajiukoima@uniuyo.edu.ng.</u></a> 08029748687.</p> Department of Business Education and Entrepreneurship, University of Uyo, Nigeria en-US UNIUYO JOURNAL OF BUSINESS EDUCATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP https://ujbee.com/index.php/UJBEE/article/view/31 The study investigate the role of social media in instructional delivery of TVET courses among TVET educators in Federal Universities in South-South, Nigeria. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. Three research questions guided the study. The population for the study consisted of 223 tvet educators, in Federal Universities in South-South, Nigeria. Stratified and simple random sampling technique was used to obtain a sampling size of 150 tvet educators for the study population. The instrument used for data collection was a 30- item questionnaire adapted from (Jebba, & Umaru, 2019) to suit the study. The instrument was validated by two research experts, one from the Department of Vocational and Technical Education Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma and one in Measurement and Evaluation University of Benin, Benin City both in Edo State. Cronbach alpha reliability was used to determine the reliability of the instrument and a reliability coefficient of 0.81 was obtained. The data collected for this study was analyzed using mean and standard deviation. The findings revealed that TVET educators generally agreed that social media plays a significant role in instructional delivery, particularly in enhancing collaboration, motivation, and learning engagement among students, the extent of social media use for instructional delivery among TVET educators in Federal Universities in South-South Nigeria is generally low and various strategies to enhance the use of social media in instructional delivery, including capacity building programmes, institutional support, and the provision of reliable internet and power supply. Based on the findings of this study, it was recommended that capacity building programmes, regular workshops, provision of reliable internet, power supply, and institutional sponsorships for ICT-based professional development should be made available for TVET educators, in Federal Universities in South-South, Nigeria. OGBEBOR, Samuel Osamede AGBATA, Ikechukwu Victor. N. Copyright (c) 2026 UNIUYO JOURNAL OF BUSINESS EDUCATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (UJBEE) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0 2026-03-29 2026-03-29 3 1 1 15 https://ujbee.com/index.php/UJBEE/article/view/32 The study examined Artificial Intelligence and Stress Reduction among Accounting Education students in Tertiary Institutions in Akwa Ibom State. It adopted a survey research design to investigate the magnitude of Stress Reduction (SR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Academic performance (AP) and Artificial intelligence (AI) among accounting education students in tertiary institutions. A structured questionnaire in English was designed by the researchers and used as a relevant instrument for primary data collection using a 4-point ranking scale of Strongly Agree (SA) 4; Agree (A) 3; Disagree (D) 2; Strongly Disagree (SD) 1. A two-stage cluster sampling was used, where a simple random sample of clusters is selected and then a simple random sample is selected from the units in each sampled cluster. The sampling technique used in the first stage of the sampling was a Taro Yamane formula, which was used to determine the reliable sample size from population size of 700. Two hundred and fifty-five (255) Questionnaires were distributed and Two hundred and forty-one (241) were retrieved, a 95% retrieval. The model specification used for these analyses was Regression and Correlation. The mechanism used for this research was trustworthy, the researchers through their expertise ensured that the instrument measured what it was actually constructed to measure in the course of the study. Every item in the instrument was critically securitized and screened. Two hypotheses were tested: there is no significant effect of Artificial Intelligence on Stress Reduction among Accounting Education students of Tertiary Institutions in Akwa Ibom State; and there is no significant effect of Artificial Intelligence on Academic Performance among Accounting Education students in Tertiary Institutions in Akwa Ibom State. From the findings of the analyses, it is concluded that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has a positive effect on Stress Reduction (SR) and Academic Performance (AP). Ekpo, Timothy Etim, Andrew Clement Ahaneku, Chinyere Goodluck Akpan, Sifon Daniel Copyright (c) 2026 UNIUYO JOURNAL OF BUSINESS EDUCATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (UJBEE) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0 2026-03-29 2026-03-29 3 1 16 25 https://ujbee.com/index.php/UJBEE/article/view/33 The focus of this study was to establish the mediating role of innovative work behaviour (IWB) in the relationship between commitment and business studies teachers’ task performance in Edo State. Four research questions were raised with four corresponding hypotheses that were tested at the 0.05 level of significance. The study used a correlational survey research approach. The study's population included 306 business studies teachers in Edo State Public Secondary schools. A structured questionnaire titled Commitment, Innovative Work Behaviour and Task Performance Questionnaire (CITPQ) was used to elicit information from the respondents. Two experts validated the instrument. After administering the instrument to 10 business studies teachers who were not part of the sample, the Cronbach's alpha was used to determine the instrument's reliability, yielding a reliability coefficient of .88. The data collated were analysed using the Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient, Simple linear regression and SPSS Process Macro analysis. The findings revealed that commitment has a significant relationship with IWB. It revealed that commitment and IWB have a significant relationship with task performance. It also revealed that IWB significantly mediates the relationship between commitment and business studies teachers’ task performance in Edo State. Based on the findings, it was recommended that business studies teachers should be creative at school to ensure enhanced task performance. Kennedy EDIAGBONYA Tracey Obehi UGURU Charles Oghenero ERHIRHIE Copyright (c) 2026 UNIUYO JOURNAL OF BUSINESS EDUCATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (UJBEE) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0 2026-03-29 2026-03-29 3 1 26 36 https://ujbee.com/index.php/UJBEE/article/view/34 This study examined school-industry partnerships as a determinant of Business Education lecturers’ effectiveness in Rivers State, Nigeria. Guided by 2 objectives, research questions, and null hypotheses, it used a correlational survey design. The population included 103 lecturers across 8 institutions, with no sample drawn due to the population size. Data were collected via two questionnaires: School-Industry Partnerships Scale (SIPS) and Business Education Lecturers’ Effectiveness Scale (BELES), validated with reliabilities of 0.84 and 0.81 through Cronbach's Alpha. Simple regression addressed research questions, and t-tests associated with simple regression tested hypotheses at 0.05 significance using SPSS. Results of the study showed that industry curriculum development support and resource sharing to a very low extent determine lecturers’ effectiveness, accounting for 5.5% and 5.1%, respectively, and were statistically insignificant. Based on that, the study concluded that school–industry partnerships, specifically curriculum development support and resource sharing, make only minimal and insignificant contributions to Business Education lecturers’ effectiveness in public tertiary institutions in Rivers State. Thus, it was recommended that public tertiary institutions should strengthen internal professional development and curriculum review mechanisms rather than relying heavily on limited industry support for curriculum development. Mfon Ezekial Usip (PhD) Copyright (c) 2026 UNIUYO JOURNAL OF BUSINESS EDUCATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (UJBEE) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0 2026-03-29 2026-03-29 3 1 37 43 https://ujbee.com/index.php/UJBEE/article/view/35 This research investigated the entrepreneurial skills need of business education students for self-employment in Akwa Ibom State. Two specific objectives, Two research questions and Two null hypotheses guided the study. The study adopted descriptive survey design. The population of the study was 234 business education lecturers and students made up of 48 business educators and 186 final year Business Education Students in Akwa Ibom State. The sample of the study was 187 respondents made up of 149 business education students and 38 business educators. Convenience sampling technique was used for the study. A structured questionnaire titled "Entrepreneurial Skills Need of Business Education Students for Self-Employment Questionnaire (ESNBESSEQ)" was used for data collection. The instrument was validated by three lecturers from University of Uyo. Cronbach alpha test was used to estimate the reliability coefficient of the instruments. The completed questionnaires were collected, collated and analysed using Mean and Improvement Need Index (INI) to answer the research questions while Independent t-test was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The findings emerged from the study revealed that there is skill need and significant difference between business educators and business education students on creativity and marketing skills need of business education students for self-employment in Akwa Ibom State. It was concluded that for business education to assume self-employment in Akwa Ibom State, they require entrepreneurial skills. Based on the findings and conclusion of the study, it was recommended that business education curriculum developers should integrate project-based learning into the curriculum in order to encourage students to develop innovative business ideas and prototypes and allow students to think creatively and develop problem-solving skills. Lucy Dianabasi Etteuko Prof. Ezekiel O. Akpan Copyright (c) 2026 UNIUYO JOURNAL OF BUSINESS EDUCATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (UJBEE) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0 2026-03-29 2026-03-29 3 1 44 55 https://ujbee.com/index.php/UJBEE/article/view/36 This paper examined security of business education for entrepreneurship growth: An imperative for Nigeria’s national development. There exists a relationship between security of business education and entrepreneurship. The diverse skills offering of business education is a recipe for entrepreneurship growth which boosts national development. This paper considered the concepts of business education, entrepreneurship, security of business education and national development, strategies for effective security of business education and challenges to security of business education. The paper concluded that security of business education is strategic to national development through its provision of skilled labour force, entrepreneurs and self-reliant citizens. Based on the conclusion, it recommended amongst others that business education should be adequately funded, provided with equipment, infrastructural facilities, quality legislation and quick policy implementation. Chinakwe Paschal Chidi, Fpam, Maben, Mcai Njoku, Lois Uchechi, Maben, Acia Copyright (c) 2026 UNIUYO JOURNAL OF BUSINESS EDUCATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (UJBEE) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0 2026-03-29 2026-03-29 3 1 56 62 https://ujbee.com/index.php/UJBEE/article/view/37 The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between office technologies and work flow outcomes of junior employees of Uyo local government area. In order to achieve this, three (3) research objectives, three (3) research questions and three (3) null hypotheses were raised. A correlational survey design was utilized for the study. A population of 134 junior workers were used for the study as they were no sampling due to the manageable size of the population. The researcher structured questionnaire titled “Office Technologies and Workflow Outcomes Questionnaire (OTWEQ) was developed and utilized for the study. The instrument was validated by three research validates from the department of Business Education, University. Cronbach alpha was used to determine the reliability with a high index of .97 which was deemed high for the study. Pearson Product Moment Correlation ® was used for data analysis. It was discovered among others that there exist a relationship between the office technologies and workflow outcomes among junior staff of Uyo local government area of Akwa Ibom state. It is recommended among others that the state government should endeavor to improve upon the provision of modern office technologies to boost workflow outcomes. Dr Abasienie Sampson Bassey Kokomma Effiong Akpan Copyright (c) 2026 UNIUYO JOURNAL OF BUSINESS EDUCATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (UJBEE) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0 2026-03-29 2026-03-29 3 1 63 72 https://ujbee.com/index.php/UJBEE/article/view/38 According to the World Travel and Tourism Council, the hospitality industry has become one of the world’s fastest growing industries. The hospitality industry plays a crucial role in fostering national development through contributions to economic growth, employment creation, infrastructural development, cultural exchange, rural and regional development, multiplier effects on other sectors, foreign investment, boosting entrepreneurship and small businesses and human capital development. However, the sector also face significant challenges such as inadequate infrastructure, political instability, poor infrastructure, environmental and health crisis, technological challenges, economic instability, seasonality of demand, lack of skilled labour, and poor government support. This paper explores the multidimensional role of the hospitality industry on national development and examines the major challenges limiting its full potential. The paper highlights strategies for enhancing the industry’s role in national development. Useful recommendations are made aimed at achieving a lasting and sustainable development of the hospitality industry. Akiang Margaret-Mary U. Akiang Joseph U. Awhen Godwin Olofu Copyright (c) 2026 UNIUYO JOURNAL OF BUSINESS EDUCATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (UJBEE) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0 2026-03-29 2026-03-29 3 1 73 82 https://ujbee.com/index.php/UJBEE/article/view/39 Across many regions of the world, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, youth unemployment remains one of the most pressing socio-economic challenges. Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) has become increasingly important as a pathway for workforce readiness. However, despite its promise, TVET often focuses on technical training while neglecting vital entrepreneurial competencies. This limitation poses a threat to the employability and economic viability of its graduates, who face saturated labour markets and limited formal job opportunities. This paper argues for the urgent need to reform TVET by integrating experiential entrepreneurship education, a practice-based approach that allows students to turn ideas into viable enterprises. Drawing upon recent studies and real-world practices in regions such as Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, this paper identifies the conceptual foundation, challenges, benefits, and strategies for embedding entrepreneurial learning into technical training. The research highlights the gap in current curricula and proposes evidence-based solutions that can contribute to sustainable youth employment and innovation-driven growth. By analysing successful models from vocational institutions and integrating frameworks like Action Design Learning (ADL), the paper provides practical guidance for educators, policymakers, and curriculum developers who aim to modernise TVET systems. It fills a critical research gap by focusing not only on the why of entrepreneurial education in TVET but also on the how, particularly in diverse and resource-limited educational environments. Dr Omole, Alfred Sunday Copyright (c) 2026 UNIUYO JOURNAL OF BUSINESS EDUCATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (UJBEE) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0 2026-03-29 2026-03-29 3 1 83 89 https://ujbee.com/index.php/UJBEE/article/view/40 This study determined the influence of budgeting areas on the financial administration of Local Government Councils in Akwa Ibom State. Two objectives, research questions and hypotheses guided the study. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for this study. The population of the study was 596 consisting Directors/HOD - 217, Treasurers - 31 and Budget staff 348 in the 31 local government councils of Akwa Ibom State. All the 596 respondents were purposively used for the study. The researcher developed an instrument called “Budgeting Areas and Financial Administration of Local Government Councils Questionnaire (BAFALGCQ) and was used for data collection. The instrument was face validated by three experts, two from the Department of Business Education and one from Department of Psychological Foundation of Education all in University of Uyo. Cronbach Alpha method was used in establishing the reliability coefficient of 0.87. Mean statistical tool was used to answer the research questions and related t test was used to test the null hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance using statistical package for social science (SPSS). The study revealed that budgeting areas influence financial administration to a great extent. Also, the extent to which agricultural budgeting, capital expenditure budgeting and administrative cost budgeting, influence financial administration of Local Government Councils in Akwa Ibom State is significant. It was concluded that budgeting areas pose great and significant influence on financial administration. It was recommended among others that local government councils should allocate reasonable portion of funds to agricultural sector for improved productivity. Utibe Asukwo Etim Copyright (c) 2026 UNIUYO JOURNAL OF BUSINESS EDUCATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (UJBEE) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0 2026-03-29 2026-03-29 3 1 90 102 https://ujbee.com/index.php/UJBEE/article/view/41 The study investigated inventory management software and the perception of Business Education lecturers for operational efficiency of supermarkets in South-South, Nigeria. The increasing complexity of supply chain dynamics, effective inventory management has become crucial for supermarkets to maintain competitiveness and profitability. To guide the study, the research employed two purposes of the study, two research questions and two research hypotheses formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. The design of the study was descriptive survey. The population of the study comprised 182 Business Education lecturers in Public Universities, South-South, Nigeria. The sample of the study was the census of the population purposively selected for the study. A 35 item - researcher made questionnaire was used to collect the primary data which was tested for reliability using Cronchbach Alpha statistic and the reliability coefficient of 0.96 was obtained. The data was analyzed using IBM-SPSS software, version 25 to determine mean statistics for the research questions and the p-value of independent t-test for the research hypotheses. The findings of the study revealed slightly positive perception of business education lecturers of inventory management software (IBM Sterling Inventory Visibility and SAP S/4HANA for operational efficiency of supermarkets in South-South Nigeria. The findings further revealed that there was no significant difference in the mean responses of (IBM Sterling Inventory Visibility and SAP S/4HANA and the perception between less-experienced and more-experienced business education lecturers for operational efficiency of supermarkets in South-South. Nigeria Based on the findings, the study concludes that a positive perception of inventory management software among business education lecturers is crucial for the development of a skilled workforce and the improvement of operational efficiency in supermarkets in South-South Nigeria. Hence, the study recommends training programs for lecturers on inventory management software, integration of technology-focused content into business education curricula to better prepare students for industry challenges. Emmanuel Effiong Bassey MSc (Ed) Copyright (c) 2026 UNIUYO JOURNAL OF BUSINESS EDUCATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (UJBEE) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0 2026-03-29 2026-03-29 3 1 103 113 https://ujbee.com/index.php/UJBEE/article/view/42 The study assessed GenAI tools and digital marketing content creation among business educators in Cross River State. Two specifically purposes guided the study and were developed into two research questions and null hypotheses. Correlational research design was adopted for the study. The population comprised 95 business educators in four tertiary institutions offering business education programme in Cross River State. Data was collected with the help of two separate instruments: Generative Artificial Intelligence Tools Rating Scale (GAITRS) and Digital Marketing Content Creation Scale (DMCCS). Both instruments were validated by experts and tested for reliability using Cronbach Alpha reliability coefficient to determine their internal consistency. Results obtained were as follows: GAITRS, cluster 1 (0.86); cluster 2 (0.87). Its overall reliability result was 0.89. DMCCS yielded 0.96. A total 87 copies of the instruments out of 95 administered were completed and successfully returned. Data was analysed using linear regression in SPSS. Findings indicated that ChatGPT and Grammarly are significant in their relationship to digital marketing content creation. They demonstrated high positive relationship and can contribute effectively to digital marketing content creation by 37% and 31% respectively. The implication of the findings is that automation of complex creative tasks like digital content creation may demand new skill gaps. Business educators and marketers must be prepared to develop new competencies including prompt engineering, AI oversight, and critical evaluation of AI outputs to remain relevant and competitive. The study recommended among others that business educators should adopt best practices that balance automation with human creativity and responsibility in the use of GenAI. Rev. Sr. Dr. Patricia Akwaya Olom Copyright (c) 2026 UNIUYO JOURNAL OF BUSINESS EDUCATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (UJBEE) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0 2026-03-29 2026-03-29 3 1 114 123 https://ujbee.com/index.php/UJBEE/article/view/43 This study examined the influence of control activities on financial fraud prevention in federal universities in South-East Nigeria. Specifically, the study investigated the extent to which authorization, verification, and physical controls influence the prevention of financial fraud. A descriptive survey research design was adopted. The population comprised 1,287 audit and bursary staff from six federal universities in the region, from which a sample size of 288 respondents was drawn using the Krejcie and Morgan table and selected through purposive sampling technique. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire titled Control Activities and Financial Fraud Prevention Questionnaire (CAFFPQ). The instrument was validated by experts and its reliability established using Cronbach Alpha, yielding a coefficient of 0.83. Data collected were analyzed using simple linear regression at a 0.05 level of significance. Findings revealed that authorization has a great extent influence on financial fraud prevention, while verification and physical controls have a very great extent influence. The results further indicated that authorization, verification, and physical controls each have a statistically significant influence on the prevention of financial fraud in federal universities in South-East Nigeria. Based on these findings, the study concluded that effective implementation of control activities significantly enhances financial fraud prevention in universities. It was recommended, among others, that university administrators should strengthen authorization procedures, enforce rigorous verification processes, and implement robust physical control measures to safeguard financial resources and ensure accountability. Fidelis Eke Dr. Eneawaji F. Ukoima Copyright (c) 2026 UNIUYO JOURNAL OF BUSINESS EDUCATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (UJBEE) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0 2026-03-29 2026-03-29 3 1 124 136 https://ujbee.com/index.php/UJBEE/article/view/44 The study assessed students’ interest on vocational studies in public secondary schools in Akure South Local Government, Ondo State. It adopted a descriptive research survey designs. All pubic secondary schools in Akure South Local Government Area were the population of the study. Two hundred and fifty students (250) were selected from the sample population. Two hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significant. Structured questionnaire was used for data collection. Validity of the instruments was done by the two experts from vocational and technical education, University of Benin. All comments and suggestions incorporated in the final instrument used. The reliability of the two instruments used was 0.76 and 0.78, determined using cronbach alpha. The simple linear regressiont statistics was employed for testing the null hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance Findings reveals that vocational subjects help individual to be self- reliant. The following recommendations were made by the researcher; Government should establish vocational schools that are well equipped with adequate trainers and good facilities; both student and teachers of vocational subjects should be encouraged through sensitization to embrace vocational education. OLAFARE, E. A.(PhD) Copyright (c) 2026 UNIUYO JOURNAL OF BUSINESS EDUCATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (UJBEE) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0 2026-03-30 2026-03-30 3 1 137 144 https://ujbee.com/index.php/UJBEE/article/view/46 The need to promote sustainability amidst challenging times in developing countries has informed the need to focus on social and sustainable entrepreneurship. This is the focus of the study. The purpose of this study was to ascertain the extent to which sustainable and social entrepreneurship predict sustainable development in Edo State. Two research questions and two corresponding hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. The population was made up of 382 business education students from the two public universities offering business education in Edo State. The correlational survey design was used in establishing the relationship between the study variables. The Sustainable Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development Questionnaire (SESESDQ) was used in collecting data from the respondents. The reliability of the instrument was evaluated using the Cronbach alpha, which gave the following reliability coefficients (sustainable entrepreneurship =.82, social entrepreneurship = .78 and sustainable development = .80). The simple linear regression analysis was used in analysing the data collected. According to the results, sustainable entrepreneurship significantly predicted sustainable development in Edo State. Social entrepreneurship significantly predicted sustainable development in Edo State. This study fills a gap by addressing sustainable and social entrepreneurship as significant predictors of sustainable development in Edo State. The study establishes sustainable and social entrepreneurship education as essential educational paths for fostering sustainable development outcomes by highlighting their strategic importance within business education programme. The study therefore recommends that the teaching of sustainable and social entrepreneurship should be taken more seriously considering their roles in promoting sustainable development. Kennedy EDIAGBONYA Tracey Obehi UGURU Gideon Daniel ODIBO Copyright (c) 2026 UNIUYO JOURNAL OF BUSINESS EDUCATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (UJBEE) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0 2026-04-02 2026-04-02 3 1 145