S. O. OMIGIE

The study investigated the impact of entrepreneurial training on youth employment within Akoko Edo Local Government Area of Edo State. To achieve the purpose of the study, three research questions were raised and answered. The research design adopted for this study is the cross-sectional research design. The population for this study comprised of all the 404,218 residents from four (4) towns in Akoko Edo Local Government Area, namely: Igarra, Enwan, Ekpedo, and Ososo. The
sample size for this study consisted of four hundred (400) respondents. The data collected for this study were analyzed using multiple regression analysis. Descriptive statistics, such as frequency distributions and percentages, were employed to provide a preliminary summary of the respondents’ demographic characteristics and response patterns. Findings from the study revealed that workshops and seminars play a significant role in equipping youths with practical skills, technical knowledge, and business exposure that enhance their employability and entrepreneurial readiness. It was concluded that well- structured entrepreneurial training initiatives are instrumental in shaping a productive, economically active, and self-reliant youth population. Based on the findings, it was recommended that government agencies, NGOs, and community-based organizations
should organize more frequent and well-structured entrepreneurial workshops and seminars across Akoko Edo to ensure that youths acquire practical skills relevant to current labour market needs.

The study investigated the impact of entrepreneurial training on youth employment within Akoko Edo Local Government Area of Edo State. To achieve the purpose of thestudy, three research questions were raised and answered. The research design adopted for this study is the cross-sectional research design. Thepopulation for this study comprised of all the 404,218 residents fromfour (4) townsinAkoko Edo Local Government Area, namely: Igarra, Enwan, Ekpedo, and Ososo. Thesample size for this study consisted of four hundred (400) respondents. The data collectedfor this study were analyzed using multiple regression analysis. Descriptive statistics, ix such as frequency distributions and percentages, were employed to provide a preliminarysummary of the respondents’ demographic characteristics and response patterns. Findings from the study revealed that workshops and seminars play a significant rolein equipping youths with practical skills, technical knowledge, and business exposurethat enhance their employability and entrepreneurial readiness. It was concluded that well-structured entrepreneurial training initiatives are instrumental in shaping a productive, economically active, and self-reliant youth population. Based on the findings, it wasrecommended that government agencies, NGOs, and community-based organizationsshould organize more frequent and well-structured entrepreneurial workshops andseminars across Akoko Edo to ensure that youths acquire practical skills relevant tocurrent labour market needs

In order for Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (SMEs) to achieve their strategic objectives and maintain financial stability, effective budgeting is essential. In the context of SMEs operating in Benin City, Nigeria, this case study investigates the importance of budgeting. This study attempts to emphasize the crucial role budgeting plays in setting clear objectives, managing resources effectively, and ultimately spurring business success by looking at the experiences of several SMEs in the area. To collect information from a varied sample of
SMEs, the study uses both qualitative and quantitative research approaches, including surveys and interviews. It clarifies the difficulties and advantages of budgeting procedures in Benin City's SME sector through thorough examination. The results highlight the crucial significance of budgeting as a foundational skill. A tool for SMEs to overcome financial difficulties, improve financial performance, and realize their long-term objectives. This study also offers helpful advice and suggestions for SMEs in Benin City and beyond, highlighting the importance of strategic budgeting as a cornerstone of long-term company growth.