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A Longitudinal Study of Microfinance and Poverty Reduction in Nigeria
(2025) Adesina, Tolulope Femi; Makinde, Damilola Ayomiposi
This study investigated the impact of microfinance banks on poverty reduction in Nigeria, with a specific focus on their contributions to financial inclusion and economic empowerment. Despite numerous government-led poverty alleviation initiatives, poverty remains widespread, highlighting the need to explore alternative and sustainable approaches. Drawing on secondary data from the Central Bank of Nigeria and the National Bureau of Statistics, the research applies econometric methods to evaluate the relationship between microfinance operations and key poverty indicators. The findings reveal that microfinance banks play a significant role in reducing poverty by improving access to credit and supporting small-scale enterprises.The study recommends strengthening microfinance institutions through targeted policy interventions to enhance their long-term impact on poverty alleviation.
A Qualitative Assessment of causes and Prevention of Fraud in Nigerian Financial Sector
(Internation Journal of Accounting and Finance (IJAF) Vol 2, Issue !, 2025) Okoh, Jude Idemudia; Areghan, Isibor; Omowunmi, Olokoyo Felicia; Olurotimi, Ogunwale; Victoria, Akinjare; Oreoluwa, Omojola
Africans Caught in the Web of Migration, the Fears, the Tears, and the Triumphs
(Palgrave Macmillan, 2024) Daudu Basil Osayin; Osimen Goddy U.
Agriculture Financing, Poverty and Unemployment Reduction in Nigeria
(African Journal of Business and Economic Research Vol 18,, 2025) Adetiloye, Kehinde A.; Nkwodimmah, Pascal; Babajide, Abiola; Osuma, Godswill
Artificial Intelligence Application and Financial Inclusion Nexus on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Nigeria
(Journal of Psothumanism Vol 5 No &, 2025) Omankhanlen, Alexander Ehimare; Jegede, Wuraola Pelumi; Nwobodo, Helen
This study evaluated Artificial Intelligence Applications and Financial Inclusion Nexus in Nigeria. Financial institutions have always had the problem of meeting the financial needs of the low-income group in society, though, they have done their best to meet their needs, their effort have not yielded good results. Getting individuals and businesses into the formal financial net has been a problem. The present SDGs as constituted rest more on inclusiveness, especially financial inclusion. The SDGs comprise an ambitious 17 goals. While the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) do not explicitly address financial inclusion, increased access to financial services is a crucial facilitator for achieving many goals. The financial institutions and products are not suited for the low-income group in society, in addition, rural dwellers do not have access to financial institutions and products. The study used survey instruments and interviews for data collection. That is. using the mixed research method with data from three hundred and eighty-four respondents selected from rural communities, financial institutions, and universities in South-West Nigeria. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics, confirmatory factor analysis, regression analysis, structural equation model (SEM), and narrative technique. The results indicate that AI applications have significantly impacted financial inclusion in South-West Nigeria. Based on this, the study recommended that financial institutions invest in building AI-enabled platforms in local languages that will respond to customers’ needs.
Artificial Intelligence Application and Financial Inclusion Nexus on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Nigeria
(posthumanism.co.uk, 2025) OMANKHANLEN, Alexander Ehimare; JEGEDE, Wuraola Pelumi; NWOBODO, Helen
This study evaluated Artificial Intelligence Applications and Financial Inclusion Nexus in Nigeria. Financial institutions have always had the problem of meeting the financial needs of the low-income group in society, though, they have done their best to meet their needs, their effort have not yielded good results. Getting individuals and businesses into the formal financial net has been a problem. The present SDGs as constituted rest more on inclusiveness, especially financial inclusion. The SDGs comprise an ambitious 17 goals. While the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) do not explicitly address financial inclusion, increased access to financial services is a crucial facilitator for achieving many goals. The financial institutions and products are not suited for the low-income group in society, in addition, rural dwellers do not have access to financial institutions and products. The study used survey instruments and interviews for data collection. That is. using the mixed research method with data from three hundred and eighty-four respondents selected from rural communities, financial institutions, and universities in South-West Nigeria. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics, confirmatory factor analysis, regression analysis, structural equation model (SEM), and narrative technique. The results indicate that AI applications have significantly impacted financial inclusion in South-West Nigeria. Based on this, the study recommended that financial institutions invest in building AI-enabled platforms in local languages that will respond to customers’ needs
ASSESSING CREDIT RISK AND LENDING PATTERN IN THE NIGERIA BANKING SECTOR
(JOURNAL OF SOUTHWEST JIAOTONG UNIVERSITY, 2022-02) Isayinka, Isaac Ayomide; Asemota, Franklin Famous; Babajide, Abiola
This article collected secondary data in yearly time series from 2007 to 2020 to analyze nonperforming loans, liquid reserves to assets ratio, capital to assets ratio, domestic credit, and exchange rate and their effects on Nigerian lending rate. The constructed and analyzed model was estimated via the least square technique to achieve its goals. Findings in this research reveal a beneficiary influence of nonperforming loans, capital to asset ratio, and exchange rate on bank lending rate. While liquid reserves to assets ratio, and domestic credit exhibits inverse relation with lending rate. Hence, the relationship between nonperforming loans, liquid reserves to assets ratio, and domestic credit are statistically significant with lending rate. Capital to asset ratio, and exchange rate exhibits an insignificant relation with lending rate. The research suggests consequently that both private individuals and business entities should exercise caution when taking out loans, ensure that the total amount borrowed is sufficient to cover all of their needs. Banks need to use caution when making loans; the prime motive for lending money should not merely be to make a profit. Credit risk is considered substantial; banks need to lower nonperforming loan portfolio and by this, both banks and their clients will experience great benefits.
Assessing Liquidity Management and Profitability of Quoted Industrial Goods Companies in Nigeria.
(Journal of Southwest Jiaotong University, Vol 58. No. 3, 2023-06) Asemota, Franklin Famous; Ikpefan, Ailemen O.; Bolanle, Awogbenja Bukola; Adewolu, Michael Abidemi; Aguzue, Sandra Adaeze
Attaining Sustainable Development in Africa through Renewable Energy Financing
(International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, 2025) Asemota, Franklin Famous; Olokoyo, Felicia O.; Adetiloye, Kehinde A.; Ehikioya, Benjamin Ighodalo
Finding a sustainable solution to climate change based on the unique attributes of Africa requires some well-structured bespoke green financial vehicles that will spur development not only from economic standpoint but also in the quality of the environment and social wellbeing of the populace. This study therefore examines the role renewable energy financing in harnessing sustainable development in Africa. The study thus employed the panel ARDL estimation technique to analyse this relationship while limiting the sample size to limited to Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya and Egypt representing countries with significant renewable energy investment from 1990 to 2023. Findings depict that in the short run, insignificant relationships were found between renewable energy utilisation and economic sustainability as well as between renewable energy utilisation and environmental sustainability. However, in the long run, the relationships are revealed to be both negative but statistically insignificant for economic sustainability but significant for environmental sustainability. The substantial negative effect of renewable energy usage on carbon emissions follows worldwide expectation and reflects clean energy as a solution to environmental deterioration. This study recommend that government should utilize both fiscal and monetary instrument to encourage renewable energy investment in Africa. This can be in the form of tax incentive and grant on green project that are executed in Africa. Foreign direct investment should be channelled to green project that promote skill enhancement and sustainable workforce. The use of tailored regulation to create a renewable energy market for local and foreign investor and at the same time creating an unfavourable environment for investment in fossil fuel in Africa.
Central Bank Autonomy and Stock Market Index in Nigeria: An ARDL and TYDL Granger Causality Approach
(Sage, 2022) Olurin, Enitan Olurotimi; Olokoyo, Felicia O.; Adetiloye, Kehinde A.
Following the trend of granting autonomy to monetary authorities around the world beginning from the mid-1900s, the Central Bank of Nigeria had its share of gradual autonomy from 1991 culminating in the 2007 legislation. This study investigated the effect of central bank autonomy (CBA) on the stock market index (SMI) in Nigeria with data on market index, foreign direct investment (FDI), gross domestic product per capita, inflation rate, terms of trade, trade openness and effective central bank autonomy index from 1985 to 2018. The study adopted the autoregressive distributed lag and Toda–Yamamoto and Dolado–Lutkepohl approach to Granger causal ity. The study finds that there is no long-run relationship between the variables estimated, though short-run relationships exist. CBA has a statistically negative impact on the SMI, while FDI has a positive significant relationship with the SMI only in the short run. The only significant causality runs from FDI to SMI. The study, therefore, recommends that the Central Bank of Nigeria should have a higher level of instrument autonomy and should endeavour to come out with monetary policies that encourage diversification of the economy and engender growth in the capital market.
Credit Risk Management: Implications on Bank Performance and Lending Growth
(Saudi J. Bus. Manag. Stud.; Vol-2, Iss-5B, 2017-05) Taiwo J. N.; Ucheaga E G.; Achugamonu Bede U.; Adetiloye K.; Okoye Lawrence U.; Agwu M. E.
This study is an empirical investigation into the quantitative effect of credit risk management on the performance of Nigeria’s Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) and Bank lending growth over the period of 17 years (1998- 2014). Secondary data for empirical analysis was obtained from CBN Statistical bulletin 2014 and World Bank (WDI) 2015. The study employed multiple linear regression model to analyze the time series data. The result showed that sound credit management strategies can boost investors and savers confidence in banks and lead to a growth in funds for loans and advances which leads to increased bank profitability.. The findings revealed that credit risk management has an insignificant impact on the growth of total loans and advances by Nigerian Deposit money banks. The study therefore recommends that DMBs in Nigeria should strictly adhere to their credit appraisal policies which ensures that only credit worthy borrowers have access to loanable funds. Banks are to ensure that funds are allocated to borrowers with decent to high credit ratings.
Dataset on Digital Financial Inclusion and Artificial Intelligence: A Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) Approach
(Peer Review, 2024) Jegede, Wuraola P.; Ikpefan, Ailemen O.; Omankhanlen, Alexander Ehimare; Okorie, Uchechukwu E.
Designing for Engagement: Exploring Undergraduate Preferences and Use of Digital Library Resources through a User-Centered Design Lens
(New Review of Academic Librarianship, 2026-06) Segun-Adeniran, Chidi D.; ALEGBELEYE, Bunmi Gabriel; Owolabi, Ruth; Olayinka, Buraimo
Digital library resources (DLRs) are essential for academic excellence and improved research output, particularly in Nigerian universities with limited physical resources. This study examined how user preferences influence DLR usage by undergraduates in private universities in South-West Nigeria, using the User-Centered Design (UCD) theory. Key indicators considered were access methods, content formats, interface design, interaction modes, and personalization. A descriptive survey design was adopted, and data were collected from 343 students selected through multistage sampling. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for analysis. Findings revealed DLRs were mainly used for assignments, term papers, and research. A significant positive relationship exists between user preferences and DLR utilization, showing the need for libraries to customize platforms for accessibility and satisfaction. Aligning DLR design with user preferences is crucial for optimizing academic outcomes in Nigerian private universities
Determinants of International Reserves Among Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)
(Comparative Economic Research. Central and Eastern Europe Volume 25, Number 3, 2022) Bada, Oladejo Tokunbo; Adetiloye, Kehinde Adekunle; Olokoyo, Felicia O.; Ukporhe, Grace
Member countries of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) are always in the news regarding the prices and supply of crude oil to the international market. One of the economic reasons for this is liquidity and the desire to accumulate international re serves by the respective countries. This paper examined the determinants of international reserves among the cartel against the backdrop of the motives for keeping reserves. With data from 2005 to 2018, the adopted variables that were tested with the system of gen eralised methods of moments (Sy‑GMM) are inflation, exchange rates, oil prices, crude oil dependence, economic crises and others. The results and outputs show that inflation was negatively impactful externally and internally, while FDI inflows recorded negative signifi cance. Economic crises and economic openness were positively significant, while oil prices and exchange rates were not significant determinants of international reserves accumula tion. The paper recommends the maximisation of opportunities available by members during economic crises to accumulate reserves that will enable them to diversify from depend ence on crude oil exports to include other products and a higher level of openness to open the economy up for competition to make the economies stronger.
Determinants of International Reserves Among Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)
(Comparative Economic Research. Central and Eastern Europe Volume 25, Number 3,, 2022) Bada, Oladejo Tokunbo; Adetiloye, Kehinde Adekunle; Olokoyo, Felicia Omowunmi; Ukporhe, Grace
Member countries of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) are always in the news regarding the prices and supply of crude oil to the international market. One of the economic reasons for this is liquidity and the desire to accumulate international reserves by the respective countries. This paper examined the determinants of international reserves among the cartel against the backdrop of the motives for keeping reserves. With data from 2005 to 2018, the adopted variables that were tested with the system of generalised methods of moments (Sy‑GMM) are inflation, exchange rates, oil prices, crude oil dependence, economic crises and others. The results and outputs show that inflation was negatively impactful externally and internally, while FDI inflows recorded negative significance. Economic crises and economic openness were positively significant, while oil prices and exchange rates were not significant determinants of international reserves accumulation. The paper recommends the maximisation of opportunities available by members during economic crises to accumulate reserves that will enable them to diversify from dependence on crude oil exports to include other products and a higher level of openness to open the economy up for competition to make the economies stronger.
E-BANKING CHANNEL TRANSACTION COST AND FINANCIAL INCLUSION IN NIGERIA
(African Banking and Finance Review Journal, 2025) Adesina, Tolulope; Akinboni, B. Glory
This study examined the impact of e-banking transactions costs on financial inclusion in Nigeria between 2014Q1-2024Q1. Data were sourced from Central Bank of Nigerian statistical bulletin and the National Bureau of Statistics and analyses were conducted using OLS regression, Johansen cointegration, and Granger causality to evaluate short- and long-run dynamics. The findings revealed that the ATM and debit card prices had detrimental impact on financial inclusion and discouraged usage among low-income patrons, whereas POS, mobile payments, and web-based banking had positive impact that was highly significant, highlighting their contribution to deepening access to financial services. Long-run cointegration indicated that there was a stable relationship between financial inclusion and transaction costs and as a result of the causality findings, most digital channels had bidirectional causality with financial inclusion. The study concludes that while digital innovations contribute to financial inclusion, rising costs have the tendency to reverse the positive effects, thereby frustrating the efforts of achieving the goals of Nigerian monetary authorities in 2030. The study recommended reforms in pricing, cost-effective infrastructure, greater agent networks and tougher competition between providers to ensure affordability and sustainability
E-BANKING CHANNEL TRANSACTION COST AND FINANCIAL INCLUSION IN NIGERIA
(African Banking and Finance Review Jom·nal (ABFRJ) Volume- 20 Issue- 121, 2025) Adesina, Tolulope F.; Glory, Akinboni B.
This study examined the impact of e-banking transactions costs on financial inclusion in Nigeria between 2014Ql-2024Ql. Data were sourced from Central Bank of Nigerian statistical bulletin and the National Bureau of Statistics and analyses were conducted using OLS regression, Johansen cointegration, and Granger causality to evaluate short- and long-run dynamics. The findings revealed that the ATM and debit card prices had detrimental impact on fmancial inclusion and discouraged usage among low-income patrons, whereas POS, mobile payments, and web-based banking had positive impact that was highly significant, highlighting their contribution to deepening access to financial services. Long-run cointegration indicated that there was a stable relationship between financial inclusion and transaction costs and as a result of the causality fmdings, most digital channels had bidirectional causality with fmancial inclusion. The study concludes that while digital innovations contribute to financial inclusion, rising costs have the tendency to reverse the positive effects, thereby frustrating the efforts of achieving the goals of Nigerian monetary authorities in 2030. The study recommended reforms in pricing, cost-effective infrastructure, greater agent networks and tougher competition between providers to ensure affordability and sustainability
EDUCATIONAL FACTORS AS DETERMINANT OF INTERNATIONAL RESERVES ACCUMULATION IN ORGANISATION OF PETROLEUM EXPORTING COUNTRIES
(Baltic Journal of Economic Studies Vol. 8 No. 2, 2022) Bada, Oladejo Tokunbo; Adetiloyе, Kehinde Adekunle; Olokoyo, Felicia Omowunmi
EFFECT OF WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT ON THE PROFITABILITY OF QUOTED FOOD MANUFACTURING COMPANIES IN NIGERIA
(Covenant University Ota, 2025-03) AGBONKHEHI OLIVE OSEIWE; Covenant University Disssertation
This study explored the Effect of Working Capital Management on the profitability of quoted food manufacturing corporations in Nigeria. Specifically, it examined the effects of the Current Ratio, Inventory Turnover Ratio, Cash Conversion Cycle, and Average Payment Period on the profitability of food manufacturing companies in Nigeria. The study employed an ex post facto research design. It utilized various econometric techniques, including panel unit root and cointegration tests, pooled OLS, fixed and random effects models, and the Hausman test. The findings revealed a significant relationship between the Cash Conversion Cycle and Return on Assets, suggesting that a longer Cash Conversion Cycle may improve asset returns. However, CCC had an insignificant relationship with the Net Profit Margin (NPM). Conversely, the Average Payment Period (APP) negatively affected NPM, indicating that delayed payments can harm profit margins, although it did not significantly influence Return on Assets. The rate of inventory turnover and the short-term liquidity metric showed no significant relationship with the Return on Assets. Inventory Turnover Ratio (ITR) also negatively affected Net Profit Margin, suggesting that higher turnover may reduce margins due to potential inefficiencies. The Hausman test favoured the Random Effects Model as the most efficient estimation method. The study concluded that optimizing the Cash Conversion Cycle and Average Payment Period is crucial for enhancing profitability. In contrast, the impact of the current ratio and inventory turnover ratio on profitability is insignificant. Based on these findings, the study recommends that policymakers incentivize efficient liquidity practices, promote timely payments, support advanced inventory management, and encourage strategic partnerships. Companies are also advised to optimize their Cash Conversion Cycle by closely monitoring inventory, receivables, and payables, reconsider payment arrangements, improve inventory management, and optimize asset utilization to enhance profitability.
EFFECTS OF FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY, AGENT BANKING ON FINANCIAL INCLUSION IN NIGERIA
(Covenant University Ota, 2025-03) OBABUEKI OSARUGUE PEACE; Covenant University Dissertation
This study investigates the relationship between financial technology, agent banking, and financial inclusion. Employing secondary data from the Central Bank of Nigeria and Federal Reserve Economic Data, the research utilises the Granger causality test to analyse the period between 2012–2022. The findings reveal that POS transactions significantly affect mobile money account ownership, and mobile money operations exhibit the strongest positive relationship with financial inclusion. Although ATMs are widely used, their impact on financial inclusion is limited by high transaction costs and operational challenges. Mobile account ownership drives web banking usage significantly, but web banking transactions do not significantly impact mobile account ownership. The study recommends enhancing digital infrastructure, promoting financial literacy, and expanding agent networks to bridge regional disparities. By leveraging technological advancements, Nigeria can achieve broader financial inclusion and foster equitable economic growth