1.0 Research Title

Financial Inclusion and the Performance of SMEs in the Nigerian Manufacturing Industry

2.0 Research Aim

The aim of the research is to assess the impact of financial inclusion on the performance of SMEs in the Nigerian manufacturing industry.

The objectives of the research is;

1. To assess the extent of financial inclusion among SMEs in the Nigerian manufacturing industry.
2. To investigate the challenges of financial inclusion among SMEs in the Nigerian manufacturing industry.
3. To analyse the impact of financial inclusion on the performance of SMEs in the Nigerian manufacturing industry.
4. To facilitate knowledge development by recommending strategies for enhancing the impact of financial inclusion on the performance of the SMEs in the Nigerian manufacturing industry.

Research Questions:

1. What is the extent of financial inclusion among SMEs in the Nigerian manufacturing industry?
2. What are the challenges of financial inclusion among SMEs in the Nigerian manufacturing industry?
3. How has financial inclusion impacted on the performance of SMEs in the Nigerian manufacturing industry?
4. What are the most effective strategies for enhancing the impact of financial inclusion on the performance of the SMEs in the Nigerian manufacturing industry?

3.0 Plans for Methodology

Research Philosophy: The research will make use of post-positivism wherein the researcher planned to collect data through scientific and non-scientific means towards addressing the impact of financial inclusion on the performance of SMEs in the Nigerian manufacturing industry.


Research Design: The research will make use of the mixed research design where the quantitative and qualitative research design shall be used for the research. This, in a bid to achieve triangulation will make use of the survey research design where questionnaire shall be administered and the use of systematic literature review to collect qualitative data on the subject.

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