The document discusses the potential for a cashless society in Nigeria and examines its drivers and challenges. It notes that Nigeria proposed adopting a cashless economy starting in Lagos in 2012 but was unable to realize this goal due to infrastructure deficits. The study found that most Nigerians are aware of the cashless policy and believe it could help reduce corruption, money laundering, and crime. However, major challenges include cyber fraud, limited payment options, and financial illiteracy among the population. The document recommends educating citizens, especially non-literate Nigerians, about the cashless economy and establishing laws around cybercrime.
Liberalization, globalization and privatisation in India, since 1991 opened up new markets, new products and efficient delivery channels for the banking industry. The development and the increasing progress experienced in the Information and Communication Technology coupled with the expansion of the global economy paved the way for the transformation of the Indian banking from traditional trade financing to mobilizing and channelling financial resources more effectively in almost all facets of life. Intense competitive environment, changing business environments, globalization and the advancement of ICT are the important factors that have forced Banking and Financial services to change. Introduction of technology in banking sector has enabled customers to avail the banking services at anytime and anywhere in the form of ATM, Mobile banking, and Internet Banking. Banks today operate in a highly globalized, liberalized, privatized and a competitive environment. In order to survive in this environment banks have introduced electronic banking. With the use of technology there had been an increase in penetration, productivity and efficiency. It has not only increased the cost effectiveness but also has helped in making small value transactions viable. It also enhances choices, creates new markets, and improves productivity and efficiency. It has been noticed that financial markets have turned into a buyer‘s markets in India. Dr. Ajoy S Joseph | Mrs. Mallika "E Banking in India – A Study" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-4 , June 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.compapers/ijtsrd42330.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.commanagement/other/42330/e-banking-in-india-–-a-study/dr-ajoy-s-joseph
Predictors of Mobile Payment Adoption among Informal Sector in South East Nig...YogeshIJTSRD
Mobile phone has advanced to the extent that it has made life more comfortable and efficient. The comfort of being able to pay for goods and services from any point of transaction, using mobile payment system has become a vital issue as it saves a lot of time and the risks involved in carrying cash. However, Mobile payment system have not taken off as fast as expected especially in the Informal Sector in Nigeria. The slow adoption rate of mobile payment system raise many questions about what influences consumer behavioural intention to adopt. The main objective of this study was to ascertain the Predictors of Mobile Payment adoption among informal sector in South East Nigeria. The study adopted a survey research design and examined the constructs developed from the literature reviewed, which are Perceived Usefulness, Perceived Ease of Use, mobility, payment knowledge, Perceived cost, Perceived Trust and Perceived Risk as regards adoption of mobile payment system, which is supported by the extended Technology Acceptance Model TAM . The data for this study was collected using a structured questionnaire and out of the 665 questionnaire distributed to the mobile phone users, operating under the informal sector of the capital cities of the five states Abia=Umuahia Anambra=Awka Ebonyi=Abakiliki Enugu=Enugu Imo=Owerri that make up South East Nigeria, 484 questionnaires were returned. The findings showed that Perceived ease of use, Perceived usefulness, mobility, Perceived Trust and Perceived Risk significantly influence Behavioural Intention to adopt M payment by the informal sector. While M Payment knowledge and Perceived cost do not significantly influence Behavioural Intention to adopt M payment by the informal sector. The researcher therefore recommends that Mobile payment parties should ensure that they offer mobile payment service at cheap cost so that informal sector will feel convenient to use it as they are mostly price conscious. Anyaeneh Vivian Kamsoluchi | Prof. Irenus. C. Nwaizugbo "Predictors of Mobile Payment Adoption among Informal Sector in South-East Nigeria" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-3 , April 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd38707.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/management/marketing/38707/predictors-of-mobile-payment-adoption-among-informal-sector-in-southeast-nigeria/anyaeneh-vivian-kamsoluchi
Selected Macroeconomic Factors versus Bond Market Development in Nigeriainventionjournals
This paper examines the macroeconomic determinants of bond market development in Nigeria to address the persistent research question of whether bond market development is driven by macroeconomic factors or institutional factors in emerging markets. Time series data generated over the period of 32 years was analyzed using ordinary least square regression techniques involving multiple regressions. The aggregate bond market capitalization comprising both government bonds and corporate bonds were exploited. The major findings of the study reveals that exchange rate, interest rate, inflation rate and banking sector development have negative and significant influence on the Nigerian bond market capitalization and as such, they demonstrated strong evidence as robust macroeconomic determinants of bond market development in Nigeria. Bond market, development, determinants, economy, Nigeria
Liberalization, globalization and privatisation in India, since 1991 opened up new markets, new products and efficient delivery channels for the banking industry. The development and the increasing progress experienced in the Information and Communication Technology coupled with the expansion of the global economy paved the way for the transformation of the Indian banking from traditional trade financing to mobilizing and channelling financial resources more effectively in almost all facets of life. Intense competitive environment, changing business environments, globalization and the advancement of ICT are the important factors that have forced Banking and Financial services to change. Introduction of technology in banking sector has enabled customers to avail the banking services at anytime and anywhere in the form of ATM, Mobile banking, and Internet Banking. Banks today operate in a highly globalized, liberalized, privatized and a competitive environment. In order to survive in this environment banks have introduced electronic banking. With the use of technology there had been an increase in penetration, productivity and efficiency. It has not only increased the cost effectiveness but also has helped in making small value transactions viable. It also enhances choices, creates new markets, and improves productivity and efficiency. It has been noticed that financial markets have turned into a buyer‘s markets in India. Dr. Ajoy S Joseph | Mrs. Mallika "E Banking in India – A Study" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-4 , June 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.compapers/ijtsrd42330.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.commanagement/other/42330/e-banking-in-india-–-a-study/dr-ajoy-s-joseph
Predictors of Mobile Payment Adoption among Informal Sector in South East Nig...YogeshIJTSRD
Mobile phone has advanced to the extent that it has made life more comfortable and efficient. The comfort of being able to pay for goods and services from any point of transaction, using mobile payment system has become a vital issue as it saves a lot of time and the risks involved in carrying cash. However, Mobile payment system have not taken off as fast as expected especially in the Informal Sector in Nigeria. The slow adoption rate of mobile payment system raise many questions about what influences consumer behavioural intention to adopt. The main objective of this study was to ascertain the Predictors of Mobile Payment adoption among informal sector in South East Nigeria. The study adopted a survey research design and examined the constructs developed from the literature reviewed, which are Perceived Usefulness, Perceived Ease of Use, mobility, payment knowledge, Perceived cost, Perceived Trust and Perceived Risk as regards adoption of mobile payment system, which is supported by the extended Technology Acceptance Model TAM . The data for this study was collected using a structured questionnaire and out of the 665 questionnaire distributed to the mobile phone users, operating under the informal sector of the capital cities of the five states Abia=Umuahia Anambra=Awka Ebonyi=Abakiliki Enugu=Enugu Imo=Owerri that make up South East Nigeria, 484 questionnaires were returned. The findings showed that Perceived ease of use, Perceived usefulness, mobility, Perceived Trust and Perceived Risk significantly influence Behavioural Intention to adopt M payment by the informal sector. While M Payment knowledge and Perceived cost do not significantly influence Behavioural Intention to adopt M payment by the informal sector. The researcher therefore recommends that Mobile payment parties should ensure that they offer mobile payment service at cheap cost so that informal sector will feel convenient to use it as they are mostly price conscious. Anyaeneh Vivian Kamsoluchi | Prof. Irenus. C. Nwaizugbo "Predictors of Mobile Payment Adoption among Informal Sector in South-East Nigeria" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-3 , April 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd38707.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/management/marketing/38707/predictors-of-mobile-payment-adoption-among-informal-sector-in-southeast-nigeria/anyaeneh-vivian-kamsoluchi
Selected Macroeconomic Factors versus Bond Market Development in Nigeriainventionjournals
This paper examines the macroeconomic determinants of bond market development in Nigeria to address the persistent research question of whether bond market development is driven by macroeconomic factors or institutional factors in emerging markets. Time series data generated over the period of 32 years was analyzed using ordinary least square regression techniques involving multiple regressions. The aggregate bond market capitalization comprising both government bonds and corporate bonds were exploited. The major findings of the study reveals that exchange rate, interest rate, inflation rate and banking sector development have negative and significant influence on the Nigerian bond market capitalization and as such, they demonstrated strong evidence as robust macroeconomic determinants of bond market development in Nigeria. Bond market, development, determinants, economy, Nigeria
Implementation of NFC Technology was developed to facilitate instant payment transaction such
as purchase tickets, goods, or service to become one of the digital wallet besides to using credit cards.
The high rate of mobile devices usage in Indonesia make many companies take advantage of this device
as a media in electronic payment transactions, a lot of banking and financial product in Indonesia used this
technology such as E-money, T-cash, Flazz, Ooredoo, Dompetku, XL-Tunaiku, Doku Wallet, Skye card,
Artajasa MYNT and many more. The technique that used in this research to prove the hypotheses was
Structural Equation Model (SEM) using Smart PLS software, we will used questionnaire and literature
review method to found trend of NFC use. The population from which to draw conclusion was defined as
all individual capable use NFC Technology for payment transaction .In this study, we will investigate NFC
use in Indonesia, The proposed research model was develop by TAM Framework with some dimension
from NFC study literature that is Mobile Payment Knowledge, Technology, Trust, Behaviour and
Compatibility into the model, in order to determine the significant factor that influence of NFC use in
Indonesia.
"You are your identity", how biometrics will create new payment behavior. Your identity will belong to banks and governments. A cashless society with must-have credit cards.
The study was designed to identify basic factors required to deepen adoption of
internet banking in the delivery of banking services to a rapidly growing market
characterized by complexities in service requirements. Analysis of data collected from
selected customers of 5 DMBs in Lagos, Ogun and Ebonyi States of Nigeria showed
that alternative service channels offered by technology-based applications enhanced
the delivery of banking services to bank customers. Specifically, the result showed
significant impact of ease of access, cost, reliability, and security/integrity of
technology-driven service delivery channels on the adoption of engineering
technology-based applications in Nigeria's banking industry.
Effects of mediation of trust on effect of quality service e-commerce, servi...inventionjournals
International Journal of Business and Management Invention (IJBMI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of Business and Management. IJBMI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Business and Management, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online.
Impact of Technology on E-Banking; Cameroon PerspectivesEswar Publications
The financial services industry is experiencing rapid changes in services delivery and channels usage, and financial companies and users of financial services are looking at new technologies as they emerge and deciding whether or not to embrace them and the new opportunities to save and manage enormous time, cost and stress.
There is no doubt about the favourable and manifold impact of technology on e-banking as pictured in this review paper, almost all banks are with the least and most access e-banking Technological equipments like ATMs and Cards. On the other Hand cheap and readily available technology has opened a favourable competition in ebanking services business with a lot of wide range competitors competing with Commercial Banks in Cameroon in providing digital financial services.
Indian growing new financial establishments, notably banks, square measure one among the most important investors within the domains of knowledge systems, and there square measure quite clear signs that these trends to spread within the future. The arrival and enlargement of globalization and also the development of Advanced technologies knowledge pushed the banks to adopt advanced technology to launch new services. Banks have applied remote enabled service victimization the net to achieve competitive advantage, increase potency, scale back prices and provide a range of latest services. On-line systems create banking transactions straightforward and convenient, notably for disabled people that could need special services. the most purpose of this current study is to look at the most keys to live the advantage perception of victimization net banking technology, as this advanced technology is taken into account together of the principal motivations underlying the inclinations of people to adopt such a convenient technology in India. The model developed associated developed during this analysis study is an extension to the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). The model was tested with a survey sample of four hundred folks chosen arbitrarily. The findings of the study indicate that everyone mentioned factors within the projected model (CNV, SE, QI, AW, PEU, PU) have important impact at intervals prompting the employment of net banking systems. The information analysis relies on the applied mathematics Package for scientific discipline (SPSS).
Great Expectations
As Ranjan Gogoi takes over shortly as the new chief justice of India, his stand on the role of the judiciary offers some idea of what shape the Supreme Court will take under him
Also: Legacy of former chief justices.
The Changing Face of E Commerce in Nigeria Prospects and ChallengesYogeshIJTSRD
While prior studies focused on the determinants of adoption of e commerce in large scale businesses and organizations, there is a few of empirical research on this issue of acceptance of e commerce in retail shops in emerging economies. This study addresses this lacuna by focusing on the changing faces of e commerce factors driving Nigerian retail shops’ adoption of online selling. A framework based on the extant literature and established model in the relevant field is critically examined in this study. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire and analyzed using frequency and percentage. The results showed that there is low involvement of consumers in e commerce changes in Nigeria. Secondly, the study also found out that the availability of online shopping does not affect the number of shopping trips that consumers make to physical stores. This finding has implications for e commerce sites and the government in designing an appropriate strategy for the implementation of technological innovation that are highlighted in the study. Dr. Robinson Aristarchus Bananda | Dr. Kennedy O. Nwagwu "The Changing Face of E-Commerce in Nigeria; Prospects and Challenges" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-3 , April 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd38018.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/management/marketing/38018/the-changing-face-of-ecommerce-in-nigeria-prospects-and-challenges/dr-robinson-aristarchus-bananda
COMUNICADO DEL GRUPO PROMOTOR DE LA ILP PARA LA DACIÓN EN PAGOC C
COMUNICADO DEL GRUPO PROMOTOR DE LA ILP PARA LA DACIÓN EN PAGO
Las entidades promotoras de la Iniciativa Legislativa Popular (ILP) por la dación en pago retroactiva, la paralización de los desahucios y el alquiler social denuncian la voluntad del Partido Popular de aprovechar la tramitación parlamentaria de la ILP para desvirtuar las propuestas de esta iniciativa ciudadana.
Implementation of NFC Technology was developed to facilitate instant payment transaction such
as purchase tickets, goods, or service to become one of the digital wallet besides to using credit cards.
The high rate of mobile devices usage in Indonesia make many companies take advantage of this device
as a media in electronic payment transactions, a lot of banking and financial product in Indonesia used this
technology such as E-money, T-cash, Flazz, Ooredoo, Dompetku, XL-Tunaiku, Doku Wallet, Skye card,
Artajasa MYNT and many more. The technique that used in this research to prove the hypotheses was
Structural Equation Model (SEM) using Smart PLS software, we will used questionnaire and literature
review method to found trend of NFC use. The population from which to draw conclusion was defined as
all individual capable use NFC Technology for payment transaction .In this study, we will investigate NFC
use in Indonesia, The proposed research model was develop by TAM Framework with some dimension
from NFC study literature that is Mobile Payment Knowledge, Technology, Trust, Behaviour and
Compatibility into the model, in order to determine the significant factor that influence of NFC use in
Indonesia.
"You are your identity", how biometrics will create new payment behavior. Your identity will belong to banks and governments. A cashless society with must-have credit cards.
The study was designed to identify basic factors required to deepen adoption of
internet banking in the delivery of banking services to a rapidly growing market
characterized by complexities in service requirements. Analysis of data collected from
selected customers of 5 DMBs in Lagos, Ogun and Ebonyi States of Nigeria showed
that alternative service channels offered by technology-based applications enhanced
the delivery of banking services to bank customers. Specifically, the result showed
significant impact of ease of access, cost, reliability, and security/integrity of
technology-driven service delivery channels on the adoption of engineering
technology-based applications in Nigeria's banking industry.
Effects of mediation of trust on effect of quality service e-commerce, servi...inventionjournals
International Journal of Business and Management Invention (IJBMI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of Business and Management. IJBMI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Business and Management, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online.
Impact of Technology on E-Banking; Cameroon PerspectivesEswar Publications
The financial services industry is experiencing rapid changes in services delivery and channels usage, and financial companies and users of financial services are looking at new technologies as they emerge and deciding whether or not to embrace them and the new opportunities to save and manage enormous time, cost and stress.
There is no doubt about the favourable and manifold impact of technology on e-banking as pictured in this review paper, almost all banks are with the least and most access e-banking Technological equipments like ATMs and Cards. On the other Hand cheap and readily available technology has opened a favourable competition in ebanking services business with a lot of wide range competitors competing with Commercial Banks in Cameroon in providing digital financial services.
Indian growing new financial establishments, notably banks, square measure one among the most important investors within the domains of knowledge systems, and there square measure quite clear signs that these trends to spread within the future. The arrival and enlargement of globalization and also the development of Advanced technologies knowledge pushed the banks to adopt advanced technology to launch new services. Banks have applied remote enabled service victimization the net to achieve competitive advantage, increase potency, scale back prices and provide a range of latest services. On-line systems create banking transactions straightforward and convenient, notably for disabled people that could need special services. the most purpose of this current study is to look at the most keys to live the advantage perception of victimization net banking technology, as this advanced technology is taken into account together of the principal motivations underlying the inclinations of people to adopt such a convenient technology in India. The model developed associated developed during this analysis study is an extension to the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). The model was tested with a survey sample of four hundred folks chosen arbitrarily. The findings of the study indicate that everyone mentioned factors within the projected model (CNV, SE, QI, AW, PEU, PU) have important impact at intervals prompting the employment of net banking systems. The information analysis relies on the applied mathematics Package for scientific discipline (SPSS).
Great Expectations
As Ranjan Gogoi takes over shortly as the new chief justice of India, his stand on the role of the judiciary offers some idea of what shape the Supreme Court will take under him
Also: Legacy of former chief justices.
The Changing Face of E Commerce in Nigeria Prospects and ChallengesYogeshIJTSRD
While prior studies focused on the determinants of adoption of e commerce in large scale businesses and organizations, there is a few of empirical research on this issue of acceptance of e commerce in retail shops in emerging economies. This study addresses this lacuna by focusing on the changing faces of e commerce factors driving Nigerian retail shops’ adoption of online selling. A framework based on the extant literature and established model in the relevant field is critically examined in this study. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire and analyzed using frequency and percentage. The results showed that there is low involvement of consumers in e commerce changes in Nigeria. Secondly, the study also found out that the availability of online shopping does not affect the number of shopping trips that consumers make to physical stores. This finding has implications for e commerce sites and the government in designing an appropriate strategy for the implementation of technological innovation that are highlighted in the study. Dr. Robinson Aristarchus Bananda | Dr. Kennedy O. Nwagwu "The Changing Face of E-Commerce in Nigeria; Prospects and Challenges" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-3 , April 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd38018.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/management/marketing/38018/the-changing-face-of-ecommerce-in-nigeria-prospects-and-challenges/dr-robinson-aristarchus-bananda
COMUNICADO DEL GRUPO PROMOTOR DE LA ILP PARA LA DACIÓN EN PAGOC C
COMUNICADO DEL GRUPO PROMOTOR DE LA ILP PARA LA DACIÓN EN PAGO
Las entidades promotoras de la Iniciativa Legislativa Popular (ILP) por la dación en pago retroactiva, la paralización de los desahucios y el alquiler social denuncian la voluntad del Partido Popular de aprovechar la tramitación parlamentaria de la ILP para desvirtuar las propuestas de esta iniciativa ciudadana.
CASHLESS SOCIETY: DRIVE’S AND CHALLENGES IN NIGERIAijistjournal
The purpose of this paper is to examine how we can achieve a cashless society in Nigeria especially given her infrastructure deficits. This study examines the cashless economic system so as to assess its feasibility in Nigeria with regards to timeless, preparedness and adequacy against the backdrop of our level of development both technologically and educationally. Nigeria has continued to evolve in different realms. The economy is being reformed, the institutions are being reshaped and laws are being re-examined so as to reposition the nation to take its rightful position in the international community. As a way of fasttracking the Nigerian economy so as to be among the first 20 world economies come 2020, Nigeria proposed 2012 for the adoption of the cashless economy system starting with Lagos State but could not realized its objective. The study used structured questionnaire as a means of data collection and the collected data were analyzed using simple percentage procedure. The results indicate that: majority of Nigerians are already aware of the policy and majority agree that the policy will help fight against corruption/money laundering and reduce the risk of carrying cash and can also foster economic growth. Major problems envisaged that can hinder the implementation of the policy are: cyber fraud, limited point of sales and numeracy illiteracy. Based on the findings some recommendations made are: the government should adopt a different strategy to educate the non-literate Nigerians about the cashless economy; and the Federal Government of Nigerian should establish a Cybercrime law.
There has been tremendous growth in mobile banking penetration in many countries in the developed and
developing economies and most interestingly in a number of developing countries such as Nigeria. Yet there are numbers of opportunities and threats in the mobile banking systems. However the major threat of mobile banking is its non-adoption by the banking customers. This research focuses on the perceived barriers to mobile banking adoption in Nigeria as a developing economy. The study adopted an exploratory qualitative method and this was conducted among banking customers spread across three regions of North, West and East of Nigeria. The basis of participants’ selection was being active customers of the Nigerian banks. Findings indicate that there is intention to adopt the mobile banking services; unfortunately, the
intentions cannot be translated into action due mainly to lack of trust on issues such as the delivery
channels/technology, communication infrastructures, government policies, etc. Findings further revealed
that majority of respondents do not use internet and mobile banking services, due to several identified
barriers. There is however a preference for the traditional banking approaches as opposed to the mobile
banking services. The study recommends that banks and other financial institutions embark on massive
awareness campaign.
Mobile Money Adoption In a Fragile Economy: The Case of a Seven Year Failed E...inventionjournals
A seven year flounder and failed experience of mobile money ignition in Nigeria is worrisome. Ipso-facto, this paper explores the factors that influence mobile money adoption in the Nigerian fragile economy. A survey data generated from 344 experience mobile phone users formed final data base used in this study. Exploratory factor analysis anchored on principle component method and correlation analysis were employed in the methodology. Results reveal that trailability, compatibility, perceived trust, perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, level of awearness, and relative advantage strongly drives the adoption of mobile money in Nigeria as they exhibit significant positive relationship. No significant relationship was found between perceived financial cost and mobile money adoption in Nigeria. To attract greater adoption and growth of mobile money in achieving cashless economy in Nigeria, these factors should be integrated in the Nigerian mobile money/payment regulatory framework and be made more flexible from its apparent stiff regulation and control
Mobile Payment System Adoption among Informal Sector in Anambra StateYogeshIJTSRD
Advancements in mobile technologies have led to an increased uptake of smart phones. This has led to a growing trend in mobile payment m payment activities. However, Mobile payment system have not taken off as fast as expected. The slow adoption rate of mobile payment system raise many questions about what influences consumer behavioural intention to adopt. The main objective of this study was to ascertain the extent of Mobile Payment adoption among informal sector in Anambra State of Nigeria. The study adopted a survey research design because this design allowed the researcher to collect data from the respondents and make inferences from this information. The study examined the constructs developed from the literature reviewed, which are Perceived Usefulness, Perceived Ease of Use, Perceived cost, Perceived Trust and Perceived Risk as regards adoption of mobile payment system, which is supported by the extended Technology Acceptance Model TAM . The data for this study was collected using a structured questionnaire and out of the 246 questionnaire distributed to the mobile phone users, operating under the informal sector of the three major cities Awka, Onitsha and Nnewi in Anambra state, 236 questionnaires were returned. The findings showed that Perceived risk and Perceived cost have a negative influence on Behavioural Intention to adopt mobile payment among the informal sector. While Perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness and Perceived trust do not significantly influence Behavioural Intention to adopt mobile payment among the informal sector. The researcher therefore recommends that Mobile payment parties should ensure that they offer mobile payment service at cheap cost so that informal sector will feel convenient to use it as they are mostly price conscious. Anyaeneh Vivian Kamsoluchi | Rev. Prof. A. D. Nkamnebe "Mobile Payment System Adoption among Informal Sector in Anambra State" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-5 , August 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd43892.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/management/other/43892/mobile-payment-system-adoption-among-informal-sector-in-anambra-state/anyaeneh-vivian-kamsoluchi
International Journal of Business and Management Invention (IJBMI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of Business and Management. IJBMI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Business and Management, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online.
Market Research: Consumer Behavior and Satisfaction Level on use of Digital W...Prinson Rodrigues
Digital Wallet Vs. traditional mode of payment
Consumer preference
Survey to know the consumer behavior and satisfaction level of digital wallet over other modes
Digital wallet companies Paytm, Phonepe, Jio, M-pesa, Tez, Freecharge, Mobikwik
Security concerns on digital wallet system
Hindrances and benefits of digital wallet
MOBILE SIMPLE PAYMENT SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT FOR ONLINE DONATION INVIGORATIONIAEME Publication
The simple payment service is becoming generalized as a payment and settlement means, covering consumers' online shopping, banking/financing, payment, remittance, and transfer, due to IT development and the FinTech industry's expansion. Due to changes in the payment means environment, donation or diverse donation activities started to become digitalized by adopting simple payment platforms. This study presents the mobile simple payment system construction strategy formed by the Korean Red Cross (KRC) and its execution method and results. This study aims to specifically present how online donation invigoration needs to be led and how the simple payment system can be used by non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and the relevant institutions that need to encourage contributions and donation activities according to change of the temporal environment. As a result of the case study, the mobile notice authentication and simple payment use rates of the elderly were very low. If an online system had been used for donation like other digital services, this study found that an increase in education for e-literacy in smartphones and services concerning the elderly is essential. Also, it was found that there is a need to consider IT companies' diverse technology types and open collaboration types on the access modes.
We live in an always connected, digital age. Digitalization has accelerated exponentially, and companies’ survival will depend on their ability to reshape their future. Those who are born after 1980 are called digital natives. Digital natives are assumed to be inherently technology savvy. They have some peculiar characteristics which have attracted the attention of researchers. This paper presents some of those characteristics or personality traits. Matthew N. O. Sadiku | Uwakwe C. Chukwu | Abayomi Ajayi-Majebi | Sarhan M. Musa "Personality Traits of Digital Natives" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-6 | Issue-3 , April 2022, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd49581.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/social-science/49581/personality-traits-of-digital-natives/matthew-n-o-sadiku
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Trends and Technology in E-Payment
Alexander N. Chen, University of Central Arkansas
Steven M. Zeltmann, University of Central Arkansas
Ken Griffin, University of Central Arkansas
Michael Rubach, University of Central Arkansas
Michael E. Ellis, University of Central Arkansas
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This research examines the forms of e-payments used in the global economy today. The Internet is a critical component of the
business landscape, lowering the cost of communication, helping meet customer needs, making supply chains more efficient,
and improving business practice integration. Smart devices are leading the charge for new methods of payment, especially in
regions lacking the legacy infrastructure to facilitate traditional payments. E-payment use is also on the rise in developed
countries because of the benefits they afford to all parties. E-payment is also becoming a competitive necessity for entities
wishing to remain relevant in online markets.
Keywords: E-payments, Online commerce, Smartphone, Social media, Internet security, Global markets
INTRODUCTION
The Internet has been recognized as a user-friendly medium of communication and a good tool to get information and process
financial transactions (Hashim, Hameed, Ayyub, Ali, & Raza, 2016). For people who are used to living in this wired world,
the use of the Internet has become a necessity not only for work but also for academics, communication, entertainment, and
business transactions (Kelleci & Inal, 2010). The Internet is now impacting almost every aspect of our lives from influencing
how we interact, the way we do business, and the way we learn.
The digital world is becoming immensely crowded. Internet use has grown exponentially with the majority of users being
young people and adolescents (Younes, Halawi, Jabbo, El Osta, Karam, Hajj, & Rabbaa Khabbaz, 2016). Since the Internet is
now a part of our daily lives, it is not a surprise that the number of active users and Internet penetration as a percentage of
population continue to grow globally. Based on data collected from the Global Digital Statshot of 2018 on www.slideshare.net,
Table 1 provides a summary of the distribution of Internet users by world region.
From Table 1, it is observed that the Internet is used worldwide, and significant disparities exist between developed and
developing regions. Specifically, developed regions have higher internet penetration. For instance, in North America, 88% of
the population has Internet access, as does 90% of the population of Western Europe. East Europe and South America have
relatively high penetration rates of 74% and 68%, respectively. Africa and South Asia have the lowest rates, both coming
below 35%. These two regions, with their combined populations of over 3 billion, have the most potential to develop and
expand Internet usage.
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TABLE 1
Regional Population, Internet Users, and Internet.
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Trends and Technology in E-Payment
Alexander N. Chen, University of Central Arkansas
Steven M. Zeltmann, University of Central Arkansas
Ken Griffin, University of Central Arkansas
Michael Rubach, University of Central Arkansas
Michael E. Ellis, University of Central Arkansas
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This research examines the forms of e-payments used in the global economy today. The Internet is a critical component of the
business landscape, lowering the cost of communication, helping meet customer needs, making supply chains more efficient,
and improving business practice integration. Smart devices are leading the charge for new methods of payment, especially in
regions lacking the legacy infrastructure to facilitate traditional payments. E-payment use is also on the rise in developed
countries because of the benefits they afford to all parties. E-payment is also becoming a competitive necessity for entities
wishing to remain relevant in online markets.
Keywords: E-payments, Online commerce, Smartphone, Social media, Internet security, Global markets
INTRODUCTION
The Internet has been recognized as a user-friendly medium of communication and a good tool to get information and process
financial transactions (Hashim, Hameed, Ayyub, Ali, & Raza, 2016). For people who are used to living in this wired world,
the use of the Internet has become a necessity not only for work but also for academics, communication, entertainment, and
business transactions (Kelleci & Inal, 2010). The Internet is now impacting almost every aspect of our lives from influencing
how we interact, the way we do business, and the way we learn.
The digital world is becoming immensely crowded. Internet use has grown exponentially with the majority of users being
young people and adolescents (Younes, Halawi, Jabbo, El Osta, Karam, Hajj, & Rabbaa Khabbaz, 2016). Since the Internet is
now a part of our daily lives, it is not a surprise that the number of active users and Internet penetration as a percentage of
population continue to grow globally. Based on data collected from the Global Digital Statshot of 2018 on www.slideshare.net,
Table 1 provides a summary of the distribution of Internet users by world region.
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developing regions. Specifically, developed regions have higher internet penetration. For instance, in North America, 88% of
the population has Internet access, as does 90% of the population of Western Europe. East Europe and South America have
relatively high penetration rates of 74% and 68%, respectively. Africa and South Asia have the lowest rates, both coming
below 35%. These two regions, with their combined populations of over 3 billion, have the most potential to develop and
expand Internet usage.
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Regional Population, Internet Users, and Internet ...
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1. International Journal of Information Sciences and Techniques (IJIST) Vol.3, No.2, March 2013
CASHLESS SOCIETY: DRIVE’S AND
CHALLENGES IN NIGERIA
Maitanmi Olusola1 ,Awodele Oludele2 , Ogbonna Chibueze3,and Osundina
Samuel4
1
Department of Computer Science, School of Computing and Engineering, Babcock
University, Ilisan Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria.
maitanmi@yahoo.com
2
Department of Computer Science, School of Computing and Engineering Babcock
University, Ilisan Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria.
delealways@yahoo.com
3
Department of Computer Science, School of Computing and Engineering Babcock
University, Ilisan Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria.
acogbonna06@yahoo.com
4
Department of Basic Science, School of Science and Technology, Babcock University,
Ilisan Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria
sosundina@yahoo.com
ABSTRACT
The purpose of this paper is to examine how we can achieve a cashless society in Nigeria especially given
her infrastructure deficits. This study examines the cashless economic system so as to assess its feasibility
in Nigeria with regards to timeless, preparedness and adequacy against the backdrop of our level of
development both technologically and educationally. Nigeria has continued to evolve in different realms.
The economy is being reformed, the institutions are being reshaped and laws are being re-examined so as
to reposition the nation to take its rightful position in the international community. As a way of fast-
tracking the Nigerian economy so as to be among the first 20 world economies come 2020, Nigeria
proposed 2012 for the adoption of the cashless economy system starting with Lagos State but could not
realized its objective. The study used structured questionnaire as a means of data collection and the
collected data were analyzed using simple percentage procedure. The results indicate that: majority of
Nigerians are already aware of the policy and majority agree that the policy will help fight against
corruption/money laundering and reduce the risk of carrying cash and can also foster economic growth.
Major problems envisaged that can hinder the implementation of the policy are: cyber fraud, limited point
of sales and numeracy illiteracy. Based on the findings some recommendations made are: the government
should adopt a different strategy to educate the non-literate Nigerians about the cashless economy; and the
Federal Government of Nigerian should establish a Cybercrime law.
KEYWORDS
ATM, Base Money, Cashlite, Cashless, and POS.
DOI : 10.5121/ijist.2013.3201 1
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1. INTRODUCTION
Over the course of history, there have been different forms of payment systems. Originally, barter
was quite common. Eventually, various forms of money were introduced. In the mid-twentieth
century, charge cards debuted [2]. Ever since then, pundits have been predicting the demise of
paper instruments and the emergence of a ‘cashless society’ A cashless society could be defined
as one characterised by few notes and coins in circulation issued by a Central bank[16].
Within the last decade or so, our world has become rapidly more digitized. For example, we now
have internet purchases, and social interactions made via short message service (SMS), e-mails
and social networks on the Internet. Two important factors that have contributed to this
development are the use of mobile phones, and the use of the Internet. We are more ‘on the go’
than ever and get things done while we are on the go via our digital services turning the world to
a mobile village.A part of the above mentioned digital purchases is digital payments. And when
everything else is mobile, the payments have to be mobile too; we have to be able to pay for
goods and services no matter where we are. Thus there is a need for an electronic wallet, an e-
wallet, with which mobile payments can be made.Mobile payments are defined as “payment for
goods, services and bills with a mobile device such as mobile phone, smart-phone, or personal
digital assistant (PDA) by taking advantage of wireless and other communication technologies”
[6].Today, we still pay cash and checks, but several other payment instruments, such as credit and
debit cards are widely used. The use of paper money is declining, but at a slow pace.A success
story today in Nigeria of electronic payment is the Automated Teller Machine (ATM) which is
used by consumers primarily as cash dispenser a usage that has continued to grow.The basics of
mobile payments have been describe and it is relevant to pay attention to what kind of mobile
payment technologies that exist today in order to be able to assess the introduction of a cashless
society through mobile payments.From the foregoing challenges, the objectives of this study
therefore are to examine the benefits of the cashless economy, the essential elements of the
cashless economy and assess the preparedness for the implementation of the cashless economy by
Nigeria. This is anticipated will help bridge the gap between recent perceptions about the cashless
economy and the actual operations of the system. To achieve these objectives this study is divided
into five sections. Following this introduction, Section II, examines existing literature on cashless
economy, Section III, presents the methodology employed in collecting and analysing data,
Section IV, presents an analysis of the collected data; and Section V, deals with the conclusion
and recommendations drawn up from the study.
2. REVIEW OF LITERATURE
During the last couple of decades numerous solutions for payment methods have been developed.
Some of these developments are characterised as mobile ways of transferring money digitally;
Short Message Service (SMS), Quick Response (QR)-codes, and Near Field Communication
(NFC).
2.1 SMS
SMS has existed since 1992 and a message can only contain 160 characters, which limits the
contents relatively. SMS’s are used in areas such as in Television shows for buying tickets for
transportation, or between friends. The technology always works as remote communication via
Global Systems of Communication (GSM) and EDGE/UNITS networks among others.
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2.2 QR-code
A QR-code is a 2D barcode that can be scanned by a mobile phone, using a network on the
mobile phone’s browser. In the same manner, the user enters his credit card information on the
webpage to be charge this way. A QR-code can also be used as verification for a purchase such as
in boarding pass. The code can be scanned directly on the mobile phone by a flight line
agent.However, a QR-code payment is still a strange thing to Nigerian financial landscape.
2.3 NFC
NFC is a new and more sophisticated technology within the Radio Frequency Identification
(RFID) technology, which is a subset of RF technology. It is based on a wireless, but close
proximity transmission from a mobile phone to another or to a reader at a maximum range of
10cm.A research carried out by [2], and [7], suggested that the increased use of cashless payment
systems could lead to a cashless society; a topic eagerly debated among information technology
(IT) students, politicians, companies and banks. In a cashless society, payments can be made at
unmanned vending machines, at manned point of sale (POS), over the Internet, using mobile
phones, personal digital assistants (PDA’s), smart cards and other electronic payment systems
such as credit and debit cards. The creation of such a society creates a complex challenge. If it
were to succeed, it could have a positive effect on the economy, crime, health and the
environment. In a time when the welfare state’s future is up for discussion, sound financial
savings and efficiency improvements are important conditions for the future welfare
level.However, paying is an inherently social interaction each of us participates in daily, and
therefore that type of paying is so basic, that it has proved difficult to change. The following
sections will take a look at three periods: ancient methods of payment solution, contemporary
works that brings us close to having a cashless society; and the future up and coming electronic
payments systems.
2.4 ANCIENT METHODS OF PAYMENT
In the early 2000’s early mobile contents and services such as ring tones and logos were
successful, and made mobile payment services a hot topic that even survived the burst of Internet
activities [12].This fact, in coupled with the wide use of mobile phones and the proliferation of
mobile telecommunications technology, formed the basis for the development of mobile payment
solutions. Later, mobile payments were suggested as an alternative for micro-payments at POS,
where the use of cash had been declining for many years. Lots of mobile and electronic payment
solution s have been introduced ever since, but most of them have failed or have had a low
penetration rate [11] and [6].It needs to be noted the concept of ‘payment’ is a basic act which
cannot be changed just like that considering that payment is transacted in almost the same way
worldwide, and would therefore be a serious challenge if each country had its own electronic
payment system. Further complications arise when companies additionally develop their own
electronic payment systems, such as those for busses, subways and petrol. [11] supports this
argument and states that payment solutions have to be standardized in order to be adopted by the
consumers.One of the more successful electronic payment systems is ‘PayPal’, which was
launched as far back as 1999. Initially, PayPal enabled people to perform transactions of small
payments by means of e-mails and PDA’s (personal digital assistance). Since then, PayPal’s
system has been re-designed and extended several times, and was acquired by eBay in July, 2002
[12]. Today PayPal has more than 220 million accounts and is predicted to surpass its eBay in
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revenue in 2014. Moreover, its sponsors are already experimenting in the area of mobile
payments through a partnership with a start-up that provides stickers for mobile phones that can
link the phone to some special payment terminals in the stores [10]. The two other electronic
payment systems that have had, and still have success are the Oyster Card in London which was
introduced in 2003 [9] and the Octopus Card in Hong Kong which was launched in 1997 and is
available in different types that fit different needs and age [13].
2.5 CONTEMPORARY WORKS
Besides PayPal, the octopus card and Oyester cards which have been successful for several years
also Visa PayWave and MasterCard Paypass were also introduced in 2003 and 2007 respectively.
PayWave and Paypass are contactless payment technologies which both uses RFIDC-technology-
which means that you do not have to swipe your card or insert it into another drive to pay.The
above were primarily introduced as smart card technology, but have since been extended to
include key fobs and Near Field Communication (NFC) enabled mobile phones. Both PayPass
and PayWave are relatively young technologies and not very much like PayPal, Oyster or
Octopus Card. PayPal is so far Internet based, while PayPass and PayWave are not. PayPass and
PayWave aim to pay for a broad variety of goods and services and could therefore to a great
extent substitute for the Visa, and Master Cards, whereas, the Oyster and Octopus cards focus on
the niche of fares for mass transit systems, goods and services needed ‘on the go’. However, Visa
is not the only one trying to get a foothold on the mobile payments market. In the summer 2010,
Apple hired an expert specialized in NFC and mobile payment to turn iPhone into wallet.
Third player in the field of mobile payments is Isis, a joint venture founded in 2010 and made up
of AT & T Mobility, Verizon Wireless and T-Mobile, USA. The focus of Isis is to build a mobile
payment network based on NFC technology, which makes it possible to make point of sale (POS)
purchases through mobile phones.
2.6 ADVANTAGES OF CASHLESS PAYMENT SYSTEM
A lot has been said about the convenience of electronic cash, the time it saves for individuals, and
the ease of access resulting in money being instantly available for us without having to be carried
around while currency exchange will be largely unnecessary.A cashless society will experience a
high degree of control as the move from cash to electronic money (electronic credit) is a part of a
well-organised attempt to unify the world and control it through its currency. It will be a big
booster for bringing the economic uniformity in the world.A cashless society will further enhance
the globalization that characterise our present time. The computerised systems can be used to
reduce the amount of paper trail. Also replacing paper cash with cashless credits or electronic
money transfers can at least minimize crime, illegal drug trade, terrorism, illegal immigration,
human trafficking, and corruption. A cashless society will go a long way in making our society,
and the earth a better place to live, with a reduced rate of criminal activities. Physical paper cash
is non-traceable, unaccountable, easy to hide or lose, steal, counterfeit, and spend without a trace.
As such, paper cash has allowed all sorts of criminal activity to thrive. However, in a cashless
economy, this will change with certain crimes almost eliminated. Violent crimes such as bank
robberies, store holdups, armed robberies, employee cash theft, armour car heists, kidnap for
ransom, and purse snatching would be significantly reduced, if not entirely eliminated, because
carriage of Cash would be lite. The illegal drug trade and human trafficking are ‘cash’ businesses,
and in a Cashless economy all illegal enterprises will be disrupted. There is also the reduced risk
of transferring diseases. Citizens would be less likely to become ill due to contamination from
bank notes and coins, as cash has been identified as disease carriers and medium of diseases
transmission [16].Taking a consumer point of view, mobile payments contain some practical
advantages in the form of queue avoidance, time, place independence, remote access to payment
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services, availability and increased speed [12].Judging the bank’s perspective, the cashless
society implies advantages in the form of savings. Cashiers and bank assistants would become
superfluous and only a few assistants would be needed to assist at self-service counters. On the
part of government and society this is however not desirable, as it means a reduction in the
number of jobs with its inherent challenges such as crime and insecurity especially in an
environment such as Nigeria.
Another advantage to the bank is the possibility of a reduction in card production costs when
customers pay with their personal mobile phone or their personal payment card, information on
the paper is transferred together with the money, thus omitting the need for loyalty, bonus and
member cards.
2.7 ACHIEVING CASHLESS SOCIETY IN NIGERIA
The advantages of cashless society can be summarized along the same lines of reasons given by
the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for the introduction of new cash policy:
To drive development and modernisation of our payment system in line with Nigeria’s
vision 2020 goal of being amongst the top 20 economics by the year 2020.
To reduce the cost of banking services (including cost of credit) and drive financial
inclusion by providing more efficient transaction options and greater reach.
To improve the effectiveness of monetary policy in managing inflation and driving
economic growth.
High cost of cash: There is a high cost of cash along the value chain from CBN and the
banks, to corporations and traders; everyone bears the high costs associated with volume
of cash handling.
High risk of using cash: Cash encourages robberies and other cash-related crimes. It also
can lead to financial loss in the case of fire and flooding incidents.
High subsidy: CBN analysis showed that only 10% of daily banking transactions are
150k, but the 10% account for majority of the high value transactions. These suggest that
the entire banking population subsidizes the costs that the few population of 10% incurs
in terms of high usage.
Informal Economy: High cash usage results in a lot of money outside the formal
economy, thus limiting the effectiveness of monetary policy in managing inflation and
encouraging economic growth.
Inefficiency & Corruption: High cash usage enables corruption, leakages and money
laundering amongst other cash related fraudulent activities.
Other benefits of the policy shift include to curb the following:
2.8 DISADVANTAGES
Despite the usefulness of the proposed technology, there are still some disadvantages of a
Cashless Society as enumerated below:the disadvantages include that the unstable electronic
value of money will become even more volatile especially, given that people will be conducting
business with imaginary money.The government would be able to monitor purchases, spending
habits and businesses patronised. Under this new system, the government will have a total control
of our transaction and therefore exposing the privacy of individuals.Another issue concerns the
transaction involving children with the challenge of determining the age at which such children
will have for such transactions as accessing their substance ‘pocket’ money since it would need a
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mobile phone or a payment card to use store their money. A cashless society would therefore
force parents to acquire mobile phones or payment cards for their children earlier than they may
wish if they would want to give their children pocket money.
The proper handling of a mobile phone or payment card therefore becomes an additional
challenge given that users must be able to remember details as personal identification number
(PIN) and passwords. This might be a problem for elderly or illiterate people who might have to
compromise privacy and divulge their personal codes in search of assistance.
Another issue is the possibility of theft. People are likely to lose mobile phones more than their
wallets. In relation to this is the security issue. It is a fact that electronic systems designed by
experts can be disassembled by others who have unwholesome intensions and used for bad anti-
social [1].
2.9 ICT AS DRIVERS
ICTs are more than just computers or the Internet. Although, there has been a tendency to focus
on Internet technology, the study of technology effects in economy and business fields must also
be closely considered. Today, ICTs must be conceived broadly to encompass the information that
businesses create and use, as well as the wide spectrum of increasingly convergent and linked
technologies that process such information. Therefore, ICTs can be viewed as a collective term
for a wide range of software, hardware, telecommunications and information management
techniques which are used to create, produce, analyse, process, package, distribute, receive,
retrieve, store and transform information [13].In particular, ICTs have a valuable potential for
developing a cashless society through more effective use and better integration of ICTs in
business processes while assisting them to make more efficient decisions relevant to their
performance. ICTs have the potential to generate a step change in a Cashless society and make
them more competitive and generate growth.Nowadays, economy must be understood as a global
process. In this scenario, ICT can provide a wide variety of benefits to different firms. More
specifically, ICT can reduce business cost, improve productivity and strengthen growth
possibilities when a cashless society is introduced. Besides, the adoption and implementation of
ICT by firms, it can also improve business relationships, quality and diffusion of knowledge in a
cashless society.
3. DATA AND METHODOLOGY
The research design used in this study is the descriptive survey method. The population of this
study is the entire academic community. A sample size of 100 was selected using the convenience
sampling procedure. The sample includes both literate and illiterate Nigerians since they are the
ones that can respond to determine the reliability of the numeracy of users knowing fully that an
average Nigerians can use mobile phones. The method used to collect data for this study is
structured questionnaire. A total of 100 copies of the questionnaire were personally administered
out of which 87 copies were retrieved in usable form. This represents a response rate of 87%. The
responses from the respondents were collated and analysed using the simple percentage
procedure.
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4. ANALYSIS OF DATA
The responses to the questions in the questionnaire provided the basis for the following analysis.
Table 1, below presents responses to such questions as the respondents’ awareness and preference
for the cashless economy and its introduction in Nigeria.
Table 1: Knowledge of Cashless Economy to users
Source: Field Survey
Frequency Percent
I have heard about Nigerian’s Cashless Strongly Agree
36 41.4
Economy?
Agree 41 47.1
Undecided 3 3.4
Disagree 6 6.9
Strongly
1 1.1
Disagree
Total 87 100.0
Cashless Economy should be introduced Strongly Agree
25 28.7
in Nigeria.
Agree 23 26.4
Undecided 16 18.4
Disagree 11 12.6
Strongly
9 10.3
Disagree
Missing 3 3.4
Total 87 100
Table 1, above shows that there is a high degree of awareness among the populace about the
cashless economy. 88% of the respondents are aware of cashless economy in Nigeria. The reason
for this high rate of awareness may not be unconnected with the nature of the sample selected.
The study considered academic community which means, by all standards they are expected to
be fairly aware of the happenings in the society. Few respondents however show a strong dislike
for the cashless economy. While 55.1% of the respondents prefer that cashless economy should
be introduced in Nigeria. The following reasons might have accounted for the low enthusiasm
about its immediate introduction: the lack of preparedness for the system, the nation having other
problems to solve now, freedom to use cash to any amount, inadequate technology, and that the
flow of money will be hampered. Table 2, below presents the perceptions of benefits of the
cashless economy by the respondents.
Table 2: Perceived Benefits of Cashless Economy
Source: Field Survey
Frequency Percent
It would reduce risk of carrying cash Strongly Agree 35 40.2
Agree 35 40.2
Undecided 9 10.3
Disagree 5 5.7
Strongly 3 3.4
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Disagree
Total 87 100.0
It would prevent money laundering. Strongly Agree 20 23.0
Agree 28 32.2
Undecided 17 19.5
Disagree 10 11.5
Strongly
11 12.6
Disagree
Missing 1 1.1
Total 87 100
It can reduce corruption Strongly Agree 13 14.9
Agree 23 26.4
Undecided 19 21.8
Disagree 19 21.8
Strongly
12 13.8
Disagree
Missing 1 1.1
Total 87 100
It can stimulate economic growth Strongly Agree 18 20.7
Agree 31 35.6
Undecided 25 28.7
Disagree 8 9.2
Strongly
3 3.4
Disagree
Missing 2 2.3
Total 87 100
Table 2, shows that the most anticipated benefit of the cashless economy to Nigerians is its ability
to reduce the risk of carrying cash around. 80.4% of the respondents believe that the most
significant benefit of the cashless economy is reducing the risk of carrying cash as that is easily
amenable to armed robbery, theft and misplacement. In the same spirit, 55.2% of the respondents
believe that the cashless economy will help fight against money laundering as the money flowing
through the system can easily be traced and followed. 41.3% of the respondents believe that the
cashless economy has something to contribute towards reducing corruption. This is because as
significant amount of cash cannot change hands any more people will be forced to do things the
proper way. Another envisaged benefit of the cashless economy is that it will stimulate economic
growth as monies hitherto hidden in other illegitimate areas will now be freed up. 66.3% of the
respondents believe that with the immergence of cashless economy, economic growth would be
experienced. This is not far away from the reason why [18] made this statement that an efficient
and modern payment system is positively correlated with the economic development and serves
as a key enabler for economic growth .From the regulatory angle, this policy will also create an
environment for more effective monetary policy implementation, create a more stable pricing
system and curb the menace of inflation which is a determinant to the growth and development of
any economy. Table 3, below present’s responses to the question on the envisaged problems with
the cashless economy.
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Table 3: Perceived Problems of Cashless Economy
Source: Field survey
Frequency Percent
Limited point of sale Strongly Agree 17 19.5
Agree 38 43.7
Undecided 18 20.7
Disagree 11 12.6
Strongly
2 2.3
Disagree
Missing 1 1.1
Total 87 100
The literacy required is basic numerals Strongly Agree 17 19.5
Agree 33 37.9
Undecided 23 26.4
Disagree 9 10.3
Strongly
3 3.4
Disagree
Missing 2 2.3
Total 87 100
Increase in ATM snatchers Strongly Agree 27 31.0
Agree 26 29.9
Undecided 15 17.2
Disagree 14 16.1
Strongly
5 5.7
Disagree
Total 87 100.0
Increase in Internet fraud Strongly Agree 22 25.3
Agree 30 34.5
Undecided 21 24.1
Disagree 10 11.5
Strongly
4 4.6
Disagree
Total 87 100.0
Table 3, above shows that there are some problems which the respondents are envisaging to come
with the cashless economy which may be informing their apparent unwillingness and lack of
enthusiasm about the cashless economy. Limited points of sale came first as seen above, 63.2%
believe that the limited points of sale will hinder the free implementation of cashless economy.
The researchers strongly believe this point to be true, except the government expedite actions on
improving the existing infrastructure of the post of sale to as many registered shop owners as
possible otherwise, there would be a challenge. 57.4% concurred that the basic literacy needed
to operate the post of sale is just the numeracy techniques used for operating the mobile phones,
which will ultimately increase the users of the cashless methods. 60.9% of the respondents
believe that ATM snatcher will be on the rise because physical cash may not be readily available
as usual. Internet fraud is the major problem to be tackled in the cashless economy as 59.8% of
the respondents see exposure to fraudulent activities as a big problem to the actualization of
cashless economy.
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5. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
From the above stated analysis, it appears that much has already been done on the issue of
awareness of cashless economy and that a sizeable proportion of the people are actually awaiting
the introduction of the cashless economy. It also appears that many people actually agree with the
government on the usefulness of the cashless economy. It is agreed that the cashless system will
be helpful in the fight against corruption and money laundering. One most significant
contribution of the cashless economy is that it is expected to reduce the risk associated with
carrying cash. Since most transactions will now be settled electronically, people will have less
need to move around with cash and therefore, loss of cash, theft and armed robbery will
drastically reduce.One major problem in the working of the cashless economy is internet related
fraud. Nigeria is a major hub of electronic fraud and this can only be expected to increase as we
march into the cashless economy. A country as large as Nigeria should have a signed law
preventing cybercrime. Numeracy illiteracy is also a major factor. The level of literacy in Nigeria
is still very high. The cashless economy is effectively an e-economy and in any e-system there is
almost no place for the non-literate. It is concluded among other things that since the world is
moving from cash to a cashless one through the use of electronic- based transactions, it is
imperative for Nigeria to move in the same direction. The benefits of the above suggestions
include increased economic growth, greater financial inclusion, and faster access to capital;
reduce risk of cash related crimes among others.To make for the smooth implementation of the
cashless system in Nigeria, the following measures are recommended There is the need to
intensify the public enlightenment programme about the cashless system so that everybody will
be acquainted with the system before its introduction since it will affect everybody. Since there is
a high rate of illiteracy, and all people must be brought into the system, the government should
design special enlightenment programmes for the non-literates, using probably signs and symbols
to educate this segment on how to operate the cashless system (post on sale vis-à-vis mobile
phones). Nigeria should make concerted efforts to design an internet security framework to check
online fraud so that the public can be assured and protected against cyber-attack and fraud. There
should be a careful study of the system to determine the number of point of sales terminals that
will ensure its smooth running in Nigeria so as to prevent unnecessary friction in the system.
There should be adequate legislation on all aspects of the operations of the cashless system so that
both the operators of the system and the public can be adequately protected.
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