Innovations in the Indigenous Textile Weaving Firms in Southwestern Nigeria

Stephen Adegbite, Matthew Olugbemiga Ilori, Helen Olubunmi Aderemi · 2011 · International Journal of Business and Management

Summary. This study surveyed 300 small-scale textile weaving firms in southwestern Nigeria to examine technology innovations and their drivers. Most firms reported product innovations, while few adopted process or organizational changes. Male weavers predominantly used horizontal looms and females used vertical looms, with 96% relying on manual production. The research identified critical barriers: 58% lacked technical skills, 87% had no technical education, and 59% faced funding shortages. These deficits constrain firms' ability to adopt modern techniques and innovate.

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  title   = {Innovations in the Indigenous Textile Weaving Firms in Southwestern Nigeria},
  author  = {Stephen Adegbite and Matthew Olugbemiga Ilori and Helen Olubunmi Aderemi},
  journal = {International Journal of Business and Management},
  year    = {2011},
  doi     = {10.5539/ijbm.v6n12p243},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.5539/ijbm.v6n12p243}
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DOI

10.5539/ijbm.v6n12p243

Countries

Nigeria

Regions

Africa

Categories

indigenous-innovation, agtech

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2026-04-28