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The study aims to investigate how digital infrastructure and financial inclusion facilitate entrepreneurship in Nigeria, highlighting regional and gender disparities.

May 19, 2026Open Access

Digital Infrastructure and Financial Inclusion: Pathways to Entrepreneurship in Nigeria

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SRSALIU ADEJARE RAUFFFederal College of Education, Kano

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Mixed-methods analysis reveals digital infrastructure boosts entrepreneurship in Nigeria, indicating need for focused interventions.

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The study aims to investigate how digital infrastructure and financial inclusion facilitate entrepreneurship in Nigeria, highlighting regional and gender disparities.
Mixed-methods approach integrating qualitative data from stakeholders and quantitative surveys of 200 entrepreneurs.
Focus on Nigeria's six geopolitical zones, assessing regulatory challenges and demographic variations.
Fintech innovations like POS systems improved financial inclusion, enabling easier access to credit and savings.
47% of women and 58% of men use formal financial services, highlighting significant gender disparities.
Regulatory quality and digital literacy significantly moderate the impact of digital financial services on entrepreneurship.

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SALIU ADEJARE RAUFF (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0bfde8166b51b53d379307 https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20261452

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