Indigenous Technologies and Innovation in Nigeria: Opportunities for SMEs

W.O. Siyanbola, Abiodun Egbetokun, Isola Oluseyi, Olumuyiwa Olamade, Helen Olubunmi Aderemi, Maruf Sanni · 2012 · American Journal of Industrial and Business Management

Summary. Nigeria's indigenous technologies offer substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises to drive local economic growth and compete globally. The study examined three major indigenous technology clusters in Nigeria and reviewed successful cases from other countries to identify structural and policy directions. The findings highlight the need for systematic mapping of indigenous knowledge and technology systems to unlock their economic potential.

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Siyanbola, W., Egbetokun, A., Oluseyi, I., Olamade, O., Aderemi, H. O., & Sanni, M.. (2012). Indigenous Technologies and Innovation in Nigeria: Opportunities for SMEs. American Journal of Industrial and Business Management. https://doi.org/10.4236/ajibm.2012.22009

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DOI: 10.4236/ajibm.2012.22009
Countries: Nigeria
Regions: Africa
Categories: indigenous-innovation, entrepreneurship, policy
Added: 2026-04-28