Financial Inclusion and Economic Growth in Nigeria

Authors

  • Abiola A. Babajide Covenant University,Ota,Ogun State, Nigeria
  • Folasade B. Adegboye Covenant University,Ota,Ogun State, Nigeria
  • Alexander E. Omankhanlen Covenant University,Ota,Ogun State, Nigeria

Abstract

Financial development is not simply a result of economic growth; it is also the driver of economic growth. Financial inclusion (FI), a feature offi nancial development, is a process that marks improvement in quantity, quality, and effi ciency of fi nancial intermediary services. It generates localsavings, which increase productive investments in local businesses. This paper investigated the impact of FI on economic growth in Nigeria. It aimedto highlight the determinants of FI and its impact on economic growth. Secondary data were sourced from world development indicators and ordinaryleast square regression model was used to analyze the data. The result shows that FI is a signifi cant determinant of the total factor of production, aswell as capital per worker, which invariably determines the fi nal level of output in the economy. This study recommends that natural and economicresources should be adequately harnessed, as alternative means of revitalization and diversifi cation of Nigeria's oil-dependent monocultural economy.Keywords: Financial Inclusion; Economic Growth; NigeriaJEL Classifications: G21; O4

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Author Biographies

Abiola A. Babajide, Covenant University,Ota,Ogun State, Nigeria

Banking and Finance Dept. Senior Lecturer

Folasade B. Adegboye, Covenant University,Ota,Ogun State, Nigeria

Banking and Finance Dept.  Lecturer2

Alexander E. Omankhanlen, Covenant University,Ota,Ogun State, Nigeria

Banking and Finance Dept. Senior Lecturer

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Published

2015-07-15

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Babajide, A. A., Adegboye, F. B., & Omankhanlen, A. E. (2015). Financial Inclusion and Economic Growth in Nigeria. International Journal of Economics and Financial Issues, 5(3), 629–637. Retrieved from https://www.econjournals.com/index.php/ijefi/article/view/1154

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