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Reliable electricity supply is a vital tool for successful operations of entrepreneurial businesses. However, unreliable power supply is one of the greatest problems confronting business activities in Nigeria. Although several research works have been done on the subject, none of such studies have examined power failure and entrepreneurial behaviour of entrepreneurs in Akwa Ibom State. It is therefore the aim of this study to investigate power failure and entrepreneurial behaviour of entrepreneurs in Uyo metropolis of Akwa Ibom State. Using a descriptive design, 120 entrepreneurs were examined purposively for the study. Findings revealed that frequent power failure in terms of power outage adversely affect the operations of the businesses in the state with high and low voltage damaging the machineries used by the entrepreneurs to operate their businesses leading to constant repairs, replacement, loss of patronage and impeding the growth of their businesses. Hence, it is recommended that the government should do more to arrest the issue of unreliable energy supply in the state to boost businesses and reduce high cost of operation due to the usage of personally sourced alternative power supply.

In the face of unpredictable business environment, epileptic power supply, unstable government policies, poor infrastructural facilities, poor market network, inadequate capital among other factors affecting the Nigerian business environment which hinders motivation and has a great limitation to the functionality and development of entrepreneurship yet businesses are still being established. Hence, the aim of this study is to identify the internal factors that motivate such entrepreneurs in starting up businesses in Southern Nigeria despite the above challenges. Using a descriptive study, seventy one entrepreneurs were investigated. Findings revealed that passion, the desire to do something pioneering and innovative, and the feeling of accomplishment were the major factors that motivate the entrepreneurs in this context. Hence, government agencies and other empowerment institutions should take note of these factors if entrepreneurship is to be fostered.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)CSR involves the commitment shown by companies to contribute to the economic development of a Local community and the society at larger. It is a business approach that contributes to sustainable development by delivering economic, social and environmental benefits to all stakeholders (Sarbutts, 2003). Holme & Watt (2000) see CSR as the continuous commitment by businesses to behave ethically and contribute to economic development while improving the quality of life of the workforce and their families as well as the local community and society at large. Secchi (2007) and Lee

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