Impact of Petroleum Subsidy on SSB Performance in Nigeria

Abstract

This research evaluates the impact of fuel subsidy removal on small scale business, in Nigeria using Lagos, Enugu and Kano as case study. The study used the chi-square distribution analysis to estimate the effect. The study found that fuel subsidy removal had a negative impact on the performance of small scale businesses in Nigeria at the 5% level of significant. It also reveals that fuel is a very important input in the development of small scale businesses.