Financial Inclusion and Poverty Reduction in Ibadan Metropolis

Eso, Ayoola Abimbola and Adeyemo, Kabiru Aderemi ()
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Eso, Ayoola Abimbola: Department of Management and Accounting, Postal: Lead City, University Ibadan, Oyo, State, Nigeria, https://www.afarng.org/jfafi/
Adeyemo, Kabiru Aderemi: Department of Management and Accounting, Postal: Lead City, University Ibadan, Oyo, State, Nigeria., https://www.afarng.org/jfafi/

Journal of Forensic Accounting & Fraud Investigation (JFAFI), 2021, vol. 6, issue 2, 1-24

Abstract: Nigeria has a low level of financial inclusion when compared to the rest of the world. Inclusion of the financial sector would not be able to help Nigerians lower their poverty rates or accelerate their economic growth. This study investigates the effect of fintech financial services on the poverty level of semi-urban areas of Ibadan metropolis, Oyo state. The study adopted a cross sectional survey research design. The data used in this study was collected through a structured questionnaire. The study populations are the dwellers in the semi-urban areas of Ibadan metropolis. The study used close ended self-structured questionnaire as research instrument. Data was analysed using the descriptive statistics consisting of simple percentages as well as Pearson moment correlation coefficient. The findings revealed that the level of financial inclusion in Nigeria is significantly influenced by the Gross National Income (GNI), per capita income, and remi

Keywords: Financial inclusion; Ibadan metropolis; Poverty alleviation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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