1. AN INVESTIGATION OF OPERATIONAL PROBLEMS FACING MICRO FINANCE BANK
BACKGROUND OF STUDY
Nigeria is a country rich in natural and human resources, with a population of more than 140 million people primarily engaged in agriculture and small-scale business. Micro, small, and medium-sized firms (MSMEs) and both peasa...
2. AN INVESTIGATION OF VALUE-ADDED TAX AND ITS EFFECTS ON THE SUSTAINABILITY AND PROFITABILITY OF SME'S IN NIGERIA
Background of the Study
For a long time, small and medium-sized businesses have been seen as a source of financial development and improvement. As a result of this growing recognition, the World Bank Group has made small and medium-sized firms (SMEs) a...
3. A STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF THE ROLE OF MICRO-FINANCE BANK IN AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
The thesis statistically analyzed of the role of microfinance bank in agricultural development in Nasarawa state. The study cover three selected microfinance banks, microfinance bank has played a vital role in the financing of various agricultural development programme. According to Schreive...
4. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF THE ROLE OF MICRO-FINANCE BANK IN AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Microfinance bank has played a vital role in the financing of various agricultural development programme. According to Schreiver and Columbet (2001) define microfinance as a development tools used to create access for the ec...
5. THE ROLE OF HUMAN RESOURCE IN ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE
Background to the Study
Human resource management is concerned with the supervision and controlling of employees so as to enhance organizational performance. Human resource management covers such practices such as human resource planning, recruitment an...
6. MICRO FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND THEIR IMPACT ON THE GROWTH OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE BUSINESS
Background to the Study
The development of the various sectors of any economy is the basis for its survival, different measures have been put in place by the Federal Government of Nigeria in order to achieve this objective, such as, the establishment of the...
7. MICROFINANCE BANK AND ITS IMPACT ON SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN NIGERIA
EXCERPT FROM THE STUDY
The idea of creating Micro Finance Institutions (MFIs) is to provide an easy accessibility of SMEs to finance/ fund particularly those which cannot access formal bank loans. Microfinance banks serve as a means to empower the poor and provide valua...
8. THE IMPACT OF MICROFINANCE CREDIT ON AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY IN NIGERIA
EXCERPT FROM THE STUDY
Theory Risk and uncertainty concepts in agriculture are subjects internationally discussed by theoretical economists and empirical analysts. The operations of a farm enterprise are not as protected as in the case of commercial and industrial enter...
9. AN EXAMINATION OF THE IMPACT OF MICRO CREDIT PROGRAMMES ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT
ABSTRACT
This study was carried out to examine the impact of micro credit programmes on entrepreneurship development using registered enterprises from Akwa Ibom and Cross River States whose workforce do not exceed ten employees for micro enterprise...
10. APPRAISAL OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF RURAL BANKING PROGRAMME
Background of the study
Globally, majority of nations populace reside in rural locale. As stated in United Nations (2022) report, the world population is currently estimated to be over 7.3 billion of which about 56 percent resides in rura...
11. ROLE OF MOBILE MONEY IN ENHANCING BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
Background to the study
Businesses, which involve individuals, groups of individuals, companies or corporations in public and private sectors play an important role in the economic development of a given country. In this era of globalization, the demand...
12. DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ACCOUNT HOLDERS INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR A MICROFINANCE BANK
OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY
The main objective of this study is to design an account holder’s information system for Micro finance banks. The aim is to ensure efficient user account management in banks. To achieve the stated objective, the following specific objectives...
13. COMPUTERIZATION'S INFLUENCE ON THE MICROFINANCE BANKING INDUSTRY
Background of the Study
The utilisation of computers in the preparation of various sorts of accounts, the processing of client statements of accounts, money transfers, and cash dispensing versions have all contributed to the influence that microfinance...
14. FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARIES AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF NON FINANCIAL FIRMS IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
The availability of sufficient financing is one of the most important factors that determines economic growth. This financing is needed by a variety of organizations, people, and economic actors so that various goals may b...
15. SMALL AND MEDIUM-SCALE ENTERPRISES (SMES) CREDIT FINANCING, FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
Background of the Study
The importance of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in achieving economic growth, particularly in developing countries like Nigeria, cannot be overstated. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) continue to be the bedrock and...
16. THE SOURCES AND USES OF FUNDS IN COOPERATIVE BUSINESS ENTERPRISES, A CASE STUDY OF ACCI MULTIPURPOSE COOPERATION SOCIETY LTD ABUJA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
The growth of cooperative societies as a potent instrument for developing economic empowerment, especially among women and other vulnerable and excluded groups, has garnered a growing amount of recognition in recent y...
17. THE EFFECT OF DIVIDEND POLICY ON THE GROWTH OF MICRO FINANCE INSTITUTION
Abstract
Despite years of theoretical and empirical research, dividend policy remains a source of controversy especially the aspect of the linkage between dividend policy and stock price. Its impact on shareholders wealth is still unresolved. This is in view of the fact...
18. EFFECTS OF MICROFINANCING ON MICRO AND SMALL ENTERPRISES (MSEs) IN SOUTHWEST NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
This research work investigated the effects of micro-financing on Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) in South-west Nigeria. The study examined how micro-finance and non-financial micro-financing activities and features such as group membership, pre-loan trainin...
19. MICRO FINANCE BANK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
This study was carried out to examine micro finance bank and economic growth in Nigeria with special reference to LAPO Ondo state. Specifically, the study investigate the impact of micro finance bank and economic growth in Nigeria. The stu...
20. MICROFINANCE BANK AS A CATALYST FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT
ABSTRACT
This study explores the immense role of the microfinance banks in the rural development in Nigeria. The researcher revealed that the rate at which rural dwellers deposit their money in their...
21. THE INFLUENCE OF INVENTORY MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON ORGANIZATIONAL FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
ABSTRACT
A large majority of organizations worldwide commit large amounts of funds to inventory management which constitutes most significant part of their current assets. The organizations strive, through...
22. THE IMPACT OF MICRO CREDIT ON POVERTY ALLEVIATION IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
This research project sought to empirically examine the impact of microfinance institutions on poverty in Nigeria. To conduct this research, structured questionnaire was used. The questionnaire consisted of 25 questions which focused on the 4 areas of microfina...
23. THE IMPACT OF MICROFINANCE BANK IN GROWTH OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE BUSINESS IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
This study discusses the impact of Microfinance Institution (Microfinance bank) on the growth of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (Small and medium scale business) in the Owerri Urban. The study examined the detailed profile of Small and medium scale business in the Owerri Ur...
24. A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE ROLE OF BANK OF INDUSTRY TOWARDS THE DEVELOPMENT OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
This study covered a critical analysis of the role of bank of industry towards the development of small and medium scale enterprises in Nigeria where many Small and Medium Scale Enterprises are springing up and more microfinance banks are being established. The...
25. EFFECTS OF MICROFINANCING ON MICRO AND SMALL ENTERPRISES (MSEs)
ABSTRACT
This research work investigated the effects of micro-financing on Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) in South-west Nigeria. The study examined how micro-finance and non-financial micro-financing activities...
26. ASSESSMENT OF CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ON FINANCIAL PRODUCTIVITY OF MICROFINANCE BANKS
ABSTRACT
This study investigated the impact of corporate social responsibility practices on financial productivity of micro finance bank in Nigeria. The study used generalized least square multiple regression to analyze the se...
27. INFORMAL MICRO FINANCING AND SMAL SCALE BUSINESS
ABSTRACT
The main objective for embarking on this study was to examine informal micro financing and small scale business in Makurdi Local Government Area: a study of daily contribution. A survey research design was adopted with a sample of 160, using a four (4) point Li...
28. IMPACT OF COMPUTERIZATION IN MICROFINANCE BANK
ABSTRACT
The study is aimed at determining the impact of computerization of microfinance bank in Nsukka urban. Cross sectional survey research design was used. The population of the study were eighty (80) was sampled for the study. Five research questio...
29. MICROFINANCE A TOOL FOR FACILITATING THE GROWTH OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN NIGERIA
INTRODUCTION
Effectively functioning financial markets have fundamentals roles to play in fostering development. At the level of individual livelihoods, financial markets can perform very crucial functions. They can be a principle means for the poor to get financial ass...
30. IMPACT OF MICRO-FINANCE BANKS ON SMEs IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
The critical causes on why financing small and medium scale industries by microfinance banks in Nigeria have not been very effective were evaluated. Not only are the SMEs starved with financial back-up, they are also faced with other external problems such as h...
31. IMPACT OF REWARD SYSTEM IN THE BANKING SECTOR OF NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
This study examines the relationship between rewards system and employee performance in Auchi Microfinance bank, Auchi, Edo state, Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The study also used purposive sampling techniques and sample was...
32. THE IMPACT OF MICRO FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ON THE GROWTH OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE BUSINESS
ABSTRACT
This study discusses the impact of Microfinance Institution (MFIs) on the growth of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) in Illorin Metropolis. The study examined the detailed profile of SMEs in Illorin Metropolis, the con...
33. THE IMPACT OF MICROFINANCE BANK ON THE PERFORMANCE OF SMALL SCALE BUSINESSES
ABSTRACT
The critical causes on why financing small and medium scale industries by microfinance banks in Nigeria have not been very effective were evaluated. Not only are the SMEs starved with financial back-up, they are also faced with other external problems such as h...
34. THE IMPACT OF MICRO-FINANCE ON SMALL SCALE BUSINESS IN NIGERIA
Abstract
This study examines the performance of Micro finance Institutions (MFIS) in Lagos State, based on the development of small and medium Scale Industry. The findings indicate that the operations of MFIs have grown phenomenally in the last three ye...
35. THE EFFECT OF MICROFINANCE BANKS SERVICES ON AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION OF MEMBERS OF COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES
STATEMENT OF RESEARCH PROBLEM
According to Anyanwu etal (1997:14) “the agricultural sector has been recognized for a long time as an important sector to Nigeria economy and development is one...
36. AN APPRAISAL OF OPERATIONAL PROBLEMS FACING MICRO FINANCE BANKS IN DELTA STATE
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Nigeria is an immensely endowed country in both natural and human resources, with the population of over 140 million people who are largely engaged in the farming sector and small scale business. This sector is primarily dominate...
37. The impact of microfinance banks on the growth of small and medium scale enterprises in illorin metropolis
Abstract
In today’s knowledge on economy, firm performance and competitive advantage are derived more from what a firm knows and the human capital that permits the firm to use what it knows. Thus human capital has been identified as one of the mos...
38. THE IMPACT OF MICROFINANCE BANKS IN POVERTY REDUCTION
ABSTRACT
Poverty reduction is a function of many factors which include funding by microfinance banks. The effort to transform innovations into economic goods certainly would require reasonable level of funding which appears elusive due to global economic...
39. THE IMPACT OF MICROFINANCE BANK ON ECONOMIC GROWTH OF NIGERIA
Abstract
This study is on the impact of microfinance bank on economic growth of Nigeria. The total population for the study is 200 staff of community bank, Enugu state. The researcher used questionnaires as the instrument for the data collection. Descriptive Survey...
40. ASSESSMENT OF THE ROLE OF MICRO-FINANCE BANKS IN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT IN ADAMAWA STATE
Background of the Study
With all the measures implemented to encourage new business, help existing businesses grow and to ultimately improve the economy, there is still a growing concern of business development. As a means to address this concern, microfinance banks were introduced to c...
41. INVESTIGATING THE PROBLEMS OF AGRICULTURAL CREDIT IN ADAMAWA STATE (CASE STUDY; YOLA SOUTH)
ABSTRACT
This research was conducted with the aim of pointing out the problems that prevent farmers from having access to credit in Yola south. The research also gives an analysis of the socio-economic characteristics of farmers in the study area and their access to credit. Furthermore,...
42. THE ROLE OF MICROFINANCE BANKS IN THE ALLEVIATION OF POVERTY IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
This study explores the immense role of the microfinance banks in the alleviation of poverty in Nigeria. The researcher revealed that the rate at which rural dwellers deposit their money in their pillows rather than in microfinance banks is high. Data were collected through pri...
43. AN INVESTIGATION OF THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF MICROFINANCE BANKING INSTITUTION TO CAPITAL FORMATION IN NIGERIA (1992-2010)
ABSTRACT
This research study concerns itself basically with the investigation with microfinance bank institution to capital formation in Nigeria, in analyzing this research study, unitary test was adopted and the instrument used for obtaining the data is secondary data from CBN statisti...
44. THE IMPACT OF MICROFINANCE ON ENTRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
It is an undisputable fact that the contribution of microfinance to entrepreneurship activities is increasing being recognized as a primary engine of economic growth. (The Economist, May 18th 1996). By combining existing resources with innovative ideas, entrepren...
45. THE ROLE OF MICROFINANCE BANK CREDIT ON AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA: (1980-2010)
ABSTRACT
This research work tries to investigate the role of microfinance bank on agricultural development in Nigeria using Nigeria as a case study. Using ordinary least square method, data collected were secondary data and the durbin-watson t-statistics were used in the regression anal...
46. EFFECTS OF VALUE ADDED TAX ON SMALL MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN NIGERIA
Background of the Study
For a long time, small and medium-sized businesses have been seen as a source of financial development and improvement. As a result of this growing recognition, the World Bank Group has made small and medium-sized firms (SMEs) a...
47. SOURCES OF FINANCING BUSINESS ENTERPRISE IN NIGERIA IN SMEDAN (SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF NIGERIA) LAGOS ZONAL OFFICE
ABSTRACT
This study examines SME financing in Lagos, Nigeria, with a specific focus on the perspectives of 45 respondents from the Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) Lagos Zonal Office. The research seeks to comprehend th...
