Research Article

IMPACT OF ECONOMIC POLICIES ON FIRMS PERFORMANCE OF SOME SELECTED FIRMS IN KANO STATE, NIGERIA

Bawa Shuaibu Adamu1*, Mohammed Abdullahi Yusuf1, Ibrahim Isah1, Uthman Fatima Zahra1, Umaru Abdulmalik Alhaji1, Ibrahim Yabagi Salisu2
1 Department of Accounting Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University Lapai, Niger State, Nigeria
2 Department of Accountancy Niger State Polytechnic Zungeru,
* Corresponding author: uandshuaibubawa@gmail.com
Published: Jun, 2025
DOI: 10.68022/kbmr.2025.eflghak4
Pages: 58-73
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Abstract

The study examines the relationship between economic policies on firm's performance in some selected firms in Kano Nigeria. The main objective of this study is to investigate the impact of economic policies on the performance of companies in Nigeria. The researcher chose a secondary research due to the reliance on previously documented events. This decision was made because the study is based on events that have already occurred. The findings ofthe study revealed that There is no significant relationship between tax rates and firm performance in Nigeria also it was found that there is a significant influence of interest rates on firm performance in Nigeria, it was also seen that there is a significant impact of Importpolicies on firm performance in Nigeria. Lastly, there is a significant impact ofExport policies on firm performance in Nigeria. Therefore, the study recommends enhance Coordination Between Fiscal and Monetary Policies, Implementation of Strategic Trade Policies to Boost Competitiveness, Strengthen Regulatory Frameworks and Governance.

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How to Cite

Adamu, B. S., Yusuf, M. A., Isah, I., Zahra, U. F., Alhaji, U. A., & Salisu, I. Y. (2025). IMPACT OF ECONOMIC POLICIES ON FIRMS PERFORMANCE OF SOME SELECTED FIRMS IN KANO STATE, NIGERIA. Kaduna Business and Management Reviews, 6(1), 58-73. https://doi.org/10.68022/kbmr.2025.eflghak4

B. S. Adamu, M. A. Yusuf, I. Isah, U. F. Zahra, U. A. Alhaji, and I. Y. Salisu, "IMPACT OF ECONOMIC POLICIES ON FIRMS PERFORMANCE OF SOME SELECTED FIRMS IN KANO STATE, NIGERIA," Kaduna Business and Management Reviews, vol. 6, no. 1, pp. 58-73, June 2025. doi: 10.68022/kbmr.2025.eflghak4

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