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ACCOUNTING, CORPORATE GOVERNANCE & BUSINESS ETHICS

Sustainability disclosure: Impact of its extent and quality on value of listed firms in Nigeria

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Article: 2079393 | Received 30 Oct 2021, Accepted 07 May 2022, Published online: 31 May 2022

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