Effect of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Infrastructure on SMEs Growth in Zamfara State

This research work aimed to investigate the effect of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) infrastructure on SMEs Growth in Zamfara State. Specifically, the study examined the effect of internet and telecommunication technological infrastructure on SMEs Growth in Zamfara state. The study employed quantitative research approach, in particular survey research design. Sample of the study was determine using Taro Yamane formula and data was collected using 280 registered SMEs in Zamfara state Nigeria, data was analyzed using Structural equation modelling to run the primary data. PLS Algorism and Bootstrapping was used to test both the stated hypothesis and construct quality. Findings revealed that there is a significant relationship between internet infrastructure usage and SMEs growth in Zamfara State, it was also revealed that there is a significant relationship between telecommunication infrastructure and SMEs growth in Zamfara State. It’s recommended that policy makers should invest and expand broadband internet access to underserved rural areas to ensure that SMEs across Zamfara State are covered and upgrading telecommunication networks to provide better coverage, higher quality, and more reliable services throughout Zamfara State.