Abstract:Traffic gridlock has been a concern in research particularly in determining its effect on property values. Resultant findings have either been a negative or positive impact. For the case of Apapa in Lagos State which is the focus of this present study, traffic gridlock has been an experience of over ten years, hence the need to discover its impact on various property value types as against the collective findings in most previous research. Student-T test of significance at a 95% level of confidence was adopted… Show more
Experts' reports on Nigeria's economic analysis show that the maritime sector in Nigeria creates socioeconomic opportunities and contributes significantly to the gross domestic product of Nigeria but misses digital opportunities to capture more value. This article conducts a semi-structured interview with leaders and managers of maritime enterprises in Lagos, Nigeria, through content analysis, to explore how incorporating digital strategy into the business processes of Nigerian maritime enterprises can change the industry to obtain more value. The result showed inclusive values of digital strategy inclusion in transforming Nigeria's maritime business operation through integrating technology-based solutions-both soft and hardware and other digital implements. With this study, I make a step to advance discussion on technology adoption and digital strategy inclusion in maritime business operations in Nigeria for operational efficiency and to address its related influences on business activities in Nigeria. Continuous integration of technology-based solutions, workforce digital upskilling, and strict intervention and support by the government and other stakeholders directed at diminishing the impediments to digital strategy inclusion in Nigerian Maritime businesses, drive compliance, and influence change in process and management of the maritime business operation in Nigeria were recommended. The result may reinforce the awareness of business leaders, institutions, and other practitioners in the maritime sector on the essentials of digital strategy inclusion in business, help bridge the information gap in the literature, and as a decision support tool for business management and practices.
Experts' reports on Nigeria's economic analysis show that the maritime sector in Nigeria creates socioeconomic opportunities and contributes significantly to the gross domestic product of Nigeria but misses digital opportunities to capture more value. This article conducts a semi-structured interview with leaders and managers of maritime enterprises in Lagos, Nigeria, through content analysis, to explore how incorporating digital strategy into the business processes of Nigerian maritime enterprises can change the industry to obtain more value. The result showed inclusive values of digital strategy inclusion in transforming Nigeria's maritime business operation through integrating technology-based solutions-both soft and hardware and other digital implements. With this study, I make a step to advance discussion on technology adoption and digital strategy inclusion in maritime business operations in Nigeria for operational efficiency and to address its related influences on business activities in Nigeria. Continuous integration of technology-based solutions, workforce digital upskilling, and strict intervention and support by the government and other stakeholders directed at diminishing the impediments to digital strategy inclusion in Nigerian Maritime businesses, drive compliance, and influence change in process and management of the maritime business operation in Nigeria were recommended. The result may reinforce the awareness of business leaders, institutions, and other practitioners in the maritime sector on the essentials of digital strategy inclusion in business, help bridge the information gap in the literature, and as a decision support tool for business management and practices.
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