Financial Inclusion and Poverty Alleviation in Nigeria: Evidence from an ARDL Analysis (1992–2023)
Emmanuel Chijioke Nwadike·Chizube Ihunna Nwadike·Kelechi Enyinna Ugwu·Chinenye Ehikem Obialor·Innocent Onyedikachi Nwagwu·Kingsley Onyekachi Onyele·Charles Odinakachi Njoku
The issue of poverty alleviation has been attracting global attention especially as economic challenges become more complex. Empirical evidence suggests that meaningful poverty alleviation is achievable particularly in countries that have experienced sustained economic progress. This study investigated the short- and long-term effects of financial inclusion on poverty alleviation in Nigeria over the period 1992–2023. The data were sourced from the Central Bank Statistical Bulletin and World Deve