FINANCIAL INCLUSION AND NIGERIA'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (2010 TO 2022)

Authors

  • Chioma Nnenna Chidi-Okeke
  • Kenechukwu Origin, Chukwu
  • Charity Ifunanya   Osakwe

Keywords:

Financial Inclusion, economic development

Abstract

This study examined the effect of financial inclusion on Nigeria's economic development
from 2010 to 2022. From various empirical works reviewed, there is still an insufficient, all
inclusive financial system to address the ongoing challenges facing the Nigerian economy
which has hindered the promotion of greater inclusion and prosperity for all Nigerians.
Using time series data from the Central Bank of Nigeria's 2022 statistical bulletin, the
research explored how variables such as the value of automated teller machine transactions
(ATM), the number of commercial bank branches (NCBB), the number of microfinance
banks (NMFB), and the volume of point-of-sale machine transactions (VPOST) influence
the Human Development Index (HDI). The data analysis, conducted using auto-regressive
distributed lag (ARDL) models, revealed that financial inclusion had a negative but
statistically insignificant effect over the study period. The study recommends that banks
expand access to financial services in rural areas, strengthen regulatory frameworks,
support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), leverage technology and innovation,
and foster collaborations between the government, financial institutions, and private sector
organizations to develop inclusive financial systems.

Author Biographies

  • Chioma Nnenna Chidi-Okeke

    Department of Banking and Finance, Faculty of Management sciences
    Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.

  • Kenechukwu Origin, Chukwu

    Department of Banking and Finance, Faculty of Management sciences
    Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka

     

  • Charity Ifunanya   Osakwe



    Department of Banking and Finance, Faculty of Management sciences
    Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka

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Published

2024-12-23

How to Cite

FINANCIAL INCLUSION AND NIGERIA’S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (2010 TO 2022). (2024). Journal of the Management Sciences, 61(6), 179-193. https://journals.unizik.edu.ng/jfms/article/view/4267

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