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ABSTRACTS
This project work is basically carried out to cover the role of commercial banks in economics development of kogi state with reference to First Bank Ltd, Lokoja. This research centered mainly on how effective and efficient has commercial banks is in developing the economic aspect in Lokoja. The researcher developed hypothesis to be tested for this research (commercial bank provide adequate financial and advisory services to small scale business). Data was derived from the used of questionnaires as the primary sources of data collection and data gathered was analyzed. The sample size of this research consist of about fifty one (51), respondents and the results retrieved was analyzed using simple percentage and hypothesis which were tested using chi-square statistical tools. In testing hypothesis one, the researcher discovered that commercial banks do provide adequate financial and advisory services to small scale businesses. Since the table value which is the null hypothesis Ho is (9.49) less than the alternative hypothesis Hl which is (14.78), so we accept Hl and reject Ho base on our decision rule. It was discovered that small scale operators divert the loan secure to other areas than their business enterprises. However, the finding also reveals that banking system will improve the economy of the zone and the state; it will create job opportunity and reduced the crime rate in the state. Therefore commercial banks should be well planned in a concise manner in order to improve the economy development of the state.
TABLE OF CONTENT
Title Page i
Approval Page ii
Dedication iii
Acknowledgement iv
Abstract v
Table of contents vi
CHAPTER ONE
Introduction
1.1 Background to the Study …………………………………………………………………2
1.2 Statement of the Problem………………….……………………………………………3
1.3 Objective of the Study……………………………..………………………………………4
1.4 Research Hypothesis……………………………….………………………………………5
1.5 Significance of the Study…………………………….……………………………………6
1.6 Scope of the Study………………………………………..…………………………………7
1.7 Limitation and Constraints………………………………………………………………8
1.8 Definition of Keys Terms……………………………….…………………………………9
CHAPTER TWO
Review of the Related Literature
2.1 Definition of Small Scale Business…………………….……………………………11
2.2 Major Areas of Small Scale Business………………………………………………13
2.3 Characteristics of Small Scale Business……………………..……………………17
2.4 Problems of Small Scale Business Enterprises…………..……………………19
2.5 Solution to Problem of Small Scale Business……………….…………………25
2.6 Prospects of Small Scale Business……………………………….…………………26
2.7 Impact of Small Scale Business Enterprise……………………………………..28
CHAPTER THREE
Research Methodology
3.1 Research Design……………………………………………………………………………..31
3.2 Area of the Study……………………………………………………………………………32
3.3 Population of the Study………………………………………………………………….33
3.4 Sample of the Study……………………………………………………………………….33
3.5 Method of Data Collection……………………………………………………………..34
3.6 Administrative and Retrieval of Instrument……………………………………35
3.7 Problem of Methodology……………………………………………………………….36
3.8 Method of Data Collection……………………………………………………………..36
CHAPTER FOUR
Data Presentation and Analysis
4.1 Presentation And Analysis of Data…………………………………………………38
4.2 Test of Hypothesis…………………………………………………………………………45
4.3 Discussion of Findings………………………………………………………………….52
CHAPTER FIVE
Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation
5.1 Summary Of Findings…………………………………………………………………….54
5.2 Conclusion…………………………………………………………………………………….55
5.3 Recommendation………………………………………………………………………….55
Bibliography
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