THE ROLE OF BANKS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN NIGERIA
(A CASE STUDY OF FIRST BANK OF NIGERIA PLC.)
By
OHANYERE NICHOLAS SUNDAY
Presented To
Department of
Banking and Finance
ABSTRACT
This paper is on the role of banks in the development of entrepreneurship. It is aimed at dealing with the problems encountered by entrepreneurs in acquiring loans for their business, and also the role banks play in the development of entrepreneurship in Nigeria.
It seeks to look at the problems of getting the loans and also that of the banks contributions to the average Nigerian small-scale enterprises.
A detailed research methodological approach, which involved, the review of related literature, personal observation, different techniques for the data collection and questionnaires were embarked upon.
Based on he major semantic problem identified, recommendation are made which includes aggressive enlightenment campaign by banks, small-scale manufactures and government to ensure continued positive encouragement to the small-scale industrialist.
TABLE OF CONTENT
Title Page ii
Approval Page iii
Dedication iv
Acknowledgement v
Abstract vi
Table of Content vii
CHAPTER ONE
Introduction 1
1.1 Problem identification or statement of problem 1
1.2 Rationale of study 2
1.3 Significance of study 3
1.4 Background of the study (optional) 4
1.5 Definition of terms 5
CHAPTER TWO
Literature review 6
2.1 Theoretical review 7
2.2 Empirical review 14
CHAPTER THREE
Hypothesis, methodology of the study source of data &
Limitations of the study. 17
3.1 Hypothesis 17
3.2 Methodology of the study 21
3.3 Data collection 21
CHAPTER FOUR
Data presentation, analysis and discussion of the results 27
4.1 Data presentation 27
4.2 Discussion of the result 40
CHAPTER FIVE
Summary, conclusion and Recommendation 43
5.1 Conclusion 43
5.2 Recommendations 44
Bibliography 46
Appendix 50