Purpose – Drawing from the Absorptive Capabilities theory, this paper examines role played by dimensions of absorptive capabilities (i.e., knowledge acquisition, assimilation, transformation, and exploitation) on economic sustainability SMEs in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach This study uses a cross-sectional research design to collect quantitative data 343 owners/managers Plateau State. S...

The focus of this research was on small-scale firms' entrepreneurial actions for long-term development in Nigeria. As a result, the study looked into role SMEs success and extent to which SME owners' might help Nigeria achieve sustainable development. conducted 100 from five states making population 2,111. sample size (336) determined using Taro Yamane sampling techniques, Bowler’s proportional...