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Impact of COVID-19 on digital financial inclusion in Nigeria

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Purpose : The general objective of the study is to investigate the impact of COVID-19 on digital financial inclusion in Nigeria. However, the study specifically examines the extent to which COVID-19 enhance digital financial services in Imo State Nigeria; the extent to which COVID-19 increase online financial transaction in Imo State Nigeria and the extent to which COVID-19 increase digital financial transaction in the rural areas of Imo State Nigeria. \n Methodology : The study adopted a quantitative research methodology. \n Results : Findings revealed that COVID-19 enhanced digital financial service and on-line financial transaction in Imo State Nigeria, but COVID-19 did not significantly increase digital financial transaction in the rural areas of the State. \n Originality : This is an original manuscript, which deals with the impact of the COVID 19 crisis in a particular geopolitical region of Nigeria in Africa.

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  • Stella Ngozi Okoroafor, 2024. "Impact of COVID-19 on digital financial inclusion in Nigeria," Journal of Academic Finance, RED research unit, university of Gabes, Tunisia, vol. 15(3), pages 120-139, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:jaf:journl:v:15:y:2024:i:3:n:699
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    • N8 - Economic History - - Micro-Business History
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