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Financial inclusion and sustainable development in Nigeria

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  • Soyemi Kenny Ade’

    (Department of Accounting, Faculty of Administration and Management Sciences, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria)

  • Olowofela Olusola Enitan

    (Department of Banking and Finance, Faculty of Administration and Management Sciences, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria)

  • Yunusa Lateef Adewale

    (Department of Banking and Finance, Faculty of Administration and Management Sciences, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria)

Abstract

Aim/purpose – Financial inclusion is a catalyst for achieving sustainable development. This study attempts to evaluate impact of financial inclusion on sustainable development.

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  • Soyemi Kenny Ade’ & Olowofela Olusola Enitan & Yunusa Lateef Adewale, 2020. "Financial inclusion and sustainable development in Nigeria," Journal of Economics and Management, Sciendo, vol. 39(1), pages 105-131, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:vrs:jecman:v:39:y:2020:i:1:p:105-131:n:2
    DOI: 10.22367/jem.2020.39.06
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    Keywords

    sustainable development; financial inclusion; poverty alleviation;
    All these keywords.

    JEL classification:

    • G21 - Financial Economics - - Financial Institutions and Services - - - Banks; Other Depository Institutions; Micro Finance Institutions; Mortgages
    • P33 - Political Economy and Comparative Economic Systems - - Socialist Institutions and Their Transitions - - - International Trade, Finance, Investment, Relations, and Aid
    • N27 - Economic History - - Financial Markets and Institutions - - - Africa; Oceania

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