Predictors of Islamic Banking Adoption in Nigeria: Empirical Evidence

Banking industry is one of the industries that boost the economy of a nation. However, the 2007/2008 financial crisis that hit conventional banks provides market opportunity for special types of bank. Furthermore, given the current financial reform for financial inclusion and economic concern of Nigerian government, there is need for research on adoption of Islamic banking from consumers perceptive. Also, Nigeria is a pluralistic and secular country where Islamic banking is still at its introductory stage. Accordingly, the purpose of this study is to determine the nature of relationship between relative advantage, compatibility, trust, knowledge, social influence, government support and the adoption of Islamic banking, as well as the moderating effect of customer¿s religion.