Nature of home based enterprises (HBEs) in Aba, Abia State, Nigeria

Egbu, Anthony Uzodinma; Kalu, Ekenma; Eze, McDominic

doi:10.5897/jgrp2015.0541

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“…Aba is situated at 5.11° North latitude, 7.37° East longitude and 207 meters elevation above the sea level. Aba is a big town in Nigeria, having about 897,560 inhabitants and the main trading centre in Abia State [7].…”

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Microbiological and Antimicrobial Analysis of Hospital Wastewater Discharged into the Soil Environment

Chukwu

Oti²,

Nnadozie

et al. 2018

SAJRM

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This study evaluated the microbiological effects of hospital wastewater discharged into the soil environment using standard microbiological procedures. The highest total bacterial count (8.3±0.5×1010 cfu/ml) of the wastewater samples was observed in the collation point sample while the laundry wastewater sample had the least number of 5.4±0.5×107 cfu/ml. The collation point wastewater sample had the highest total coliform count (4.1±0.1×108 cfu/ml)while the laundry wastewater sample produced the least count of 2.3±0.1×101 cfu/ml. The highest total coliform faecal count of 4.2±0.3×105 cfu/ml was observed in the collation point wastewater sample while the least count of 2.4±1.2×103 cfu/ml was seen in the laundry wastewater sample. The mortuary wastewater had the highest total fungal count of 3.1±0.2×105 cfu/ml while the least count was seen in the collation point wastewater 2.9±0.2×102 cfu/ml. The total viable numbers of the soil samples ranged from 5.0±0.0×108 cfu/g (200m away from the point of discharge) to 8.4±1.6×1012 cfu/g (point of release) while the total coliform counts ranged from 2.3±0.0×104 cfu/g (200m away from the point of discharge) to 3.9±0.8×108 cfu/g (point of discharge). The highest total faecal count of 3.7±0.5×104 cfu/g was observed in the sample from the point of discharge while the least count was seen in the sample collected 200m away from point of discharge 2.3±0.1×102 cfu/g. Total fungal count ranged from 2.4±0.5×107 cfu/g (200m away from the point of discharge) to 3.4±0.5×108 cfu/g (point of discharge). The bacterial species isolated were Escherichia coli, Erwinia, Serratia, Enterococcus, Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, and Salmonella. Others were Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Proteus, Neisseria, Actinomycetes, Shigella, Bacillus and Enterobacter species. The fungi isolated include Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus fumigatus, Trichophyton rubrum, Candida, Penicillium and Rhizopus species. Bacillus spp., Staphylococcus epidermidis, Penicillium spp. and Rhizopus species were the most frequently distributed (100%), followed by S. species, Enterococcus spp., E. coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Proteus spp. and Candida spp. (80%). Salmonella spp., Shigella spp., Enterobacter spp. and Trichophyton rubrum had the same rate of 60%, respectively while the least occurrence was seen in Streptococcus spp., Neisseria spp., Actinomyces spp. and Aspergillus niger with the rate of 40%, respectively. The high microbial loads of the isolates and the high densities of the coliforms indicate there is, therefore, contamination of the soil environment as a result of the discharged hospital wastewater, which could probably be hazardous to human health.

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Microbiological and Antimicrobial Analysis of Hospital Wastewater Discharged into the Soil Environment

Chukwu

Oti²,

Nnadozie

et al. 2018

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“…Female entrepreneurs in particular turn to personal networks for support (Nziku & Struthers, 2018), taking entrepreneurship out of the economic realm and embedding it in social dynamics, blurring the boundaries between work and life (Gudeta & van Engen, 2018). This leads to a distinctly home-based style of entrepreneurship (Egbu et al, 2016), which ultimately impacts on intentions for growth (Garba, 2011). Such socio-economic positioning of the female constrains independent economic activity in most societies (Marlow & McAdam, 2013).…”

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Entrepreneurship under patriarchy: the intersecting forces characterising everyday life for Nigeria’s women entrepreneurs

Onoshakpor,

Cunningham,

Gammie

2024

IJEBR

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PurposeNigeria presents something of an entrepreneurial paradox. Women in entrepreneurship dominate the economy, yet patriarchal structures dominate society. This article investigates how patriarchal factors impact entrepreneurial processes, in turn, creating unequal expectations of entrepreneurial opportunity.Design/methodology/approachThe study adopts an intersectionality lens to explore how patriarchy is manifest for entrepreneurs. The reflective narratives of 30 entrepreneurs are analysed, provided through semi-structured interviews. An inductive qualitative approach accesses the gendered discourse of entrepreneurship as constructed by entrepreneurs. Within this discourse, the factors of patriarchy are exposed.FindingsFindings reveal a multi-faceted patriarchy, with the informing factors of entrepreneurial gender roles, class and religion. The study explains how the interaction of these factors reinforce patriarchal ideals and create a variety of gendered images of what is acceptable entrepreneurial activity in Nigeria, and for whom.Originality/valueThis study contributes to growing insight on entrepreneurship in Africa and challenges linear arguments of entrepreneurship-as-emancipation for women. In complex and multidimensional contexts, entrepreneurs must navigate the intersection of factors sensitively, ensuring acceptance and fulfilment of societal expectations. The power of intersectionality as a theory of contextualisation is discussed.

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Are home-based enterprises (HBEs) an economic lifeline or scenic distortion in Nigeria? Evidence from Ikot Epkene, Akwa Ibom State

Ezeadichie

Nkwunonwo

Onodugo

et al. 2022

Habitat International

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Nature of home based enterprises (HBEs) in Aba, Abia State, Nigeria

Cited by 4 publications

References 13 publications

Microbiological and Antimicrobial Analysis of Hospital Wastewater Discharged into the Soil Environment

Microbiological and Antimicrobial Analysis of Hospital Wastewater Discharged into the Soil Environment

Entrepreneurship under patriarchy: the intersecting forces characterising everyday life for Nigeria’s women entrepreneurs

Are home-based enterprises (HBEs) an economic lifeline or scenic distortion in Nigeria? Evidence from Ikot Epkene, Akwa Ibom State

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