African Journal of
Business Management

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Bus. Manage.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1993-8233
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJBM
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 4202

Full Length Research Paper

Technology acquisition and technology learning in banking industry: Lessons from Nigerian banking sector

Mirabel Godswill Ukpabio*
  • Mirabel Godswill Ukpabio*
  • National Centre for Technology Management (NACETEM), Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile–Ife Osun State, Nigeria.
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Titilayo Olaposi
  • Titilayo Olaposi
  • African Institute of Science Policy and Innovation (AISPI), Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile–Ife Osun State, Nigeria.
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Willie Owolabi Siyanbola
  • Willie Owolabi Siyanbola
  • Center for Energy Research and Development (CERD), Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile–Ife Osun State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 31 August 2015
  •  Accepted: 09 October 2015
  •  Published: 28 October 2016

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