Economics, Business, Accounting & Society Review
Vol. 3 No. 1 (2024): Economics, Business, Accounting & Society Review

Foreign Direct Investment and Poverty in Nigeria

Udoinyang, Nathan (Unknown)
Udoinyang, Nsikan (Unknown)
Amos Umoh, Salamat (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
10 Feb 2024

Abstract

Using yearly data series spanning 41 years, from 1981 to 2021, the research empirically evaluates the influence of FDI on poverty in Nigeria. The study's dependent variable was the poverty rate (PVT), while the independent variable were foriegn direct investment (FDI) into agriculture (FDI), manufacturing (FDIM), services (FDIS), trade openness (OPN), and the exchange rate (EXR). Statistical tools such as descriptive analysis, unit root testing, and ECM modelling were used to access date that was received from secondary sour. Foriegn Direct Investment (FDI) in the agriculture sector decreases the poverty rate, FDIM in the manufacturing sector increases the poverty rate, FDIS in the service sector increases the poverty rate. OPN decreases the poverty rate, and EXR increases the poverty rate in Nigeria, according to the ECM. Foriegn Direct Investment (FDI) did not alleviate poverty in Nigeria during the research poriod the study found. The research concludes that foriegn direct investment (FDI) may help Nigeria's economy and alleviate poverty if the government takes steps to attract FDI, such as lowering taxes, subsidizing infrastructure and eliminate import duties.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ebasr

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Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance Social Sciences

Description

EBASR aims to relate to current research on economics, business, accounting & social science innovation as well as practices. The scope of the Economics, Business, Accounting & Society Review includes: Economics – Science; Business – Science; Business Ethic; Human Resource Management; Financial ...