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Bullion

Journal

1993

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State Of The Economy: Central Bank Of Nigeria Perspective, Ogwuma P. A Dec 1993

State Of The Economy: Central Bank Of Nigeria Perspective, Ogwuma P. A

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This paper reviews broadly developments in the real, monetary and financial and external sectors of the economy from 1991 to 1994. It highlights the problems confronting policy makers and put forward some recommendations for consideration. The overall performance of the Nigerian economy during the past three years has been characterized by declining growth rate of GDP in turn a reflection, in the main, of the negative impact of the macroeconomic and financial imbalances. The major factor underlying the adverse movements in macroeconomic variables since 1991 has been the rapid growth in CBN credit for the financing of Federal Government's fiscal …

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Review Of Policy And Developmental Objectives In Agricultural And Agro-Based Industrial Financing., G.O. Evbuomwan, E.U. Ukeje, F.A. Afelumo Dec 1993

Review Of Policy And Developmental Objectives In Agricultural And Agro-Based Industrial Financing., G.O. Evbuomwan, E.U. Ukeje, F.A. Afelumo

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This paper reviews and appraise the role of government credit policies in the development of agriculture and agro-based industries in Nigeria. The paper is organized into five sections. Section I reviews the objectives of agricultural development and its role in overall economic development. Section II highlights some major policy measures designed to achieve stated agricultural and agro-industrial development objectives, the major sources of financing and institutions established to support agricultural and agro-based industries are appraised in Section III, while Section IV contains the lessons of experience and implications for policy. Section V summarizes and concludes the paper.

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Restructuring The Nigerian Financial System For Economic Resuscitation., S. B Falegan Dec 1993

Restructuring The Nigerian Financial System For Economic Resuscitation., S. B Falegan

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The article provides a detailed analysis on the stages of restructuring the Nigerian Financial System for Economic Resuscitation during the period of 1985-1993 .

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Restructuring The Nigerian Financial Sector For Economic Resuscitation., V.A Odozi Dec 1993

Restructuring The Nigerian Financial Sector For Economic Resuscitation., V.A Odozi

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This paper examines major developments in the Nigerian financial sector and discusses efforts made so far by the authorities to restructure the sector so as to enhance its efficiency. Major Developments in the Financial Sector The Structural Adjustment Programme (SAP) which was adopted in 1986 was the nation's inevitable response to the suffocating effect of the external debt burden on the Nigerian economy, the escalating fall in agricultural productivity, and undue dependence on petroleum as a foreign exchange earner. The paper noted that the increase in the number of banks resulted in competition for bank deposits and other patronages from …

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Modern Techniques Of Bank Administration, C. E. Agene Oct 1993

Modern Techniques Of Bank Administration, C. E. Agene

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This paper examines the basic theories and concepts underlying bank management. The paper noted that portfolio management, especially the funds management aspect, represented the core of sound bank planning and financial control. The paper identified principal methods of assets and liability management including liquidity and asset management, forecasting, resource allocation, foreign exchange management and gap management were discussed. The twin concepts of overall bank liquidity and balance sheet interest rate sensitivity management are also highlighted. The paper further observed that that portfolio management in banks being an intricate matter usually requires the setting up of management committees to take charge …

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The State Of The Nigerian Economy And The Policy Options., A. Ahmed Alhaji Mar 1993

The State Of The Nigerian Economy And The Policy Options., A. Ahmed Alhaji

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The text of Speech delivered at the 1992 Annual Dinner of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria at L'Hotel Eko Meridien, Victoria Island, Lagos, on 13th November, 1992.

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The Future Of The Financial Services Industry In Nigeria., Victor A. Odozi Mar 1993

The Future Of The Financial Services Industry In Nigeria., Victor A. Odozi

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The paper is a Keynote Address presented at the Workshop on 'The Future of the Nigerian Finance Industry" Jointly organized by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria and the Nigerian Association of Management Consultants, CBIN Auditorium, Victoria Island, February 15,1993.

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1993 Budget Of Transition., Shonekan E.A.O. Chief Mar 1993

1993 Budget Of Transition., Shonekan E.A.O. Chief

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A Federal Government proposals for the 1993 budget of transition with wide ramifications for the third republic and the long-run survival of Nigeria. Also serves as a guide for laying sound foundation for growth and development in the next decade and beyond.

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Monetary And Policy Guidelines For 1993 Fiscal Year., Central Bank Of Nigeria Central Bank Of Nigeria Mar 1993

Monetary And Policy Guidelines For 1993 Fiscal Year., Central Bank Of Nigeria Central Bank Of Nigeria

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The paper contains Central Bank of Nigeria guidelines on major Economic Indicators for the year, 1993.

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Constraints Posed By Inadequate Data Supply To Planning And Evaluation Of Services In Nigeria., M. O Ojo Dr Mar 1993

Constraints Posed By Inadequate Data Supply To Planning And Evaluation Of Services In Nigeria., M. O Ojo Dr

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The paper discusses the importance of accurate, timely and adequate data in national planning and economic development of Nigeria.

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