Meet SAKA OLAKUNLE JIMOH, an Academic Staff of Lagos State University.
Trade & Finance
Professor
Economics
At the Economics department office
Appointment on Visitation important
Topic: Trade & Finance
Description: International trade and finance are two broad areas within international economics.The study of international trade makes use of microeconomic models in examining reasons for countries trade relation and the implications of trade for consumers, businesses, governments, the nation and the world at large.In the case of international finance, it uses macroeconomic models in describing and understanding the domestic economy and the financial implications of its relationship with other countries.
| # | Certificate | School | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ph.D (Economics) | Department of Economics, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria | 2015 |
Development Finance Institutions, Digital Infrastructure and SMEs Performance in Nigeria
The industrial revolution taking place globally necessitates more attention on digital infrastructure through effective financing to enhance SMEs positive impact on the economy. This study examined the role of DFIs and digital infrastructure on SMEs performance in Nigeria during the period spanning 2001-2024. Theoretical framework based on the tricked-down effect theory in which innovative idea based on effective digital infrastructure provides more incomes to the entrepreneurs which are subsequently reinvested for expansion purpose and thereafter-creating employment. Based on the nature of data, the Robust Least Square estimation technique was employed. Results showed that digital infrastructure measured by individual using internet per 100 population and loan disbursement exerted positive impact on SMEs performance. Besides, there existed a positive complementary impact of individual using internet and loan disbursement on SMEs output growth in Nigeria. Thus, loan disbursement complement internet use in facilitating SMEs output growth.
SAKA JIMOH is a Professor at the Department of Economics
SAKA has a Ph.D in Economics from Department of Economics, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
