TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE PAGE
ABSTRACT
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background to the Study
1.2 Statement of the Problem
1.3 Objectives of the Study
1.4 Research Questions
1.5 Research Hypothesis
1.6 Significance of the Study
1.7 Scope of the Study
1.8 Limitations of the Study
1.9 Organization of the Study
1.10 Definition of Terms
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CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Theoretical Review
2.2.1 Financial Intermediation Theory
2.2.2 Inclusive Growth Theory
2.2.3 Financial Development Theory
2.2.4 Financial Inclusion Theory
2.3 Conceptual Review
2.3.1 Overview of Key Concepts
2.3.2 Theoretical Framework on Banks and Economic Development
2.3.3 Banks as Drivers of Access to Credit
2.3.4 Mobilization of Savings for Development
2.3.5 Digital Banking and Financial Technology
2.3.6 Role of Banks in Reducing Poverty and Inequality
2.3.7 Banks and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Growth
2.3.8 Banks and Financial Literacy Initiatives
2.3.9 Banks and Infrastructure Financing
2.3.10 Challenges and Prospects of Banks in Financial Inclusion
2.4 Empirical Review
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CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Research Design
3.3 Study Population
3.4 Sample Size Determination
3.5 Sampling Technique
3.6 Sources of Data Collection
3.7 Research Instrument
3.8 Validity and Reliability of the Instrument
3.9 Method of Data Administration
3.10 Method of Data Analysis
3.11 Ethical Considerations
3.12 Limitations of the Methodology
CHAPTER FOUR: DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Demographic Characteristics of Respondents
4.3 Analysis Based on Research Objectives
4.4 Test of Hypothesis
4.5 Discussion of Findings
4.6 Summary of Findings
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Summary of the Study
5.3 Summary of Findings
5.4 Conclusions
5.5 Recommendations
5.5.1 Recommendations for Banks and Financial Institutions
5.5.2 Recommendations for Policymakers and Regulators
5.5.3 Recommendations for Small and Medium Enterprises
5.5.4 Recommendations for Moniepoint Nigeria
5.6 Suggestions for Further Studies
5.7 Contribution to Knowledge
5.8 Limitations of the Study
5.9 Conclusion
APPENDIX: QUESTIONNAIRE
