Impact of Microfinance Bank Services on Growth of Small Businesses in Minna, Niger State Nigeria
Abstract
The growth of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) is crucial for economic development of any nation, yet the specific impact of micro-finance bank services on these businesses remain underexplored in Minna, Niger state. This research examines the impact of micro-finance bank services on growth of sma11 business in Minna, Niger State. A survey research design was emp1oyed, targeting owners/managers of registered businesses in Minna. The population of the study was 2452 and samples of 344 subjects were drawn using Taro Yamane’s Formula. This research utilized a structured questionnaire with a five-point Likert scale to collect primary data. The results show that microfinance loan and savings indicate significant impact on SME growth. Micro-insurance shows an insignificant impact on SME growth in the area. The study concludes that micro-finance bank services have significant impact on the growth of small businesses in Minna, Niger State. Therefore, the study recommends that MFBs should create awareness and benefits of micro-finance services among SMEs in Minna, Niger state, Again, microfinance institutions in Minna should also continue to improve access to microfinance loans for SMEs.