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The Role Of The Banking System In The Management Of The Economy, Philips Toyin Jun 1991

The Role Of The Banking System In The Management Of The Economy, Philips Toyin

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The objective of this paper is to examine and highlight the role of the banking system in the management of the economy, bearing in mind the lead role which financial capital plays in the development process. The paper is thus divided into three parts. Part I describes the evolution and growth of the banking system within the overall financial system. Part ll focuses on the role of the banking system in economic management while Part lll provides the summary and conclusion.


Perspective On Medium To Long-Term Outlook For The Nigerian Economy, Ahmed A. Alhaji Mar 1991

Perspective On Medium To Long-Term Outlook For The Nigerian Economy, Ahmed A. Alhaji

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"Perspectives on Medium to Long - term Outlook for the Nigerian Economy". The topic has been designed as a new slant to the familiar subject of Structural Adjustment Programme (SAP). The article provides insight to some of the causes of the economic crises in Nigeria and how it can be avoided.


Backward Integration And Foreign Exchange Conservation, Usman. Mallam Lsmaila Mar 1991

Backward Integration And Foreign Exchange Conservation, Usman. Mallam Lsmaila

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Agricultural import substitution can play an important role in foreign exchange conservation in Nigeria since a significant proportion of local industries process agricultural raw materials, which are usually in short supply. This study examines some of the benefits associated with agricultural produce in boosting economic growth and enhancing external reserves.


The President's Address To The Chief Executives Of The Organised Private Sector On The 1991 Budget And Other Related Matters, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida Mar 1991

The President's Address To The Chief Executives Of The Organised Private Sector On The 1991 Budget And Other Related Matters, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida

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This was an address delivered by the formal President of Nigeria, His Excellency, Major General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida. He addresses economic and financial related matters.


C.B.N. Monetary And Credit Policy: Concept, Administration And Guidelines For 1991, Onyido C. B, Mar 1991

C.B.N. Monetary And Credit Policy: Concept, Administration And Guidelines For 1991, Onyido C. B,

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This paper carries out a discussion of the application of the monetary and credit poli.cy measures that are in force in the light of prevailing economic circumstances. The paper is divided into Five Parts. While Part One examines the concept, objectives and instruments of monetary policy, Part Two deals with monetary and credit policy administration in Nigeria. In Part Three, the policy stance under SAP is discussed and in Part Four, the monetary and credit policy measures for 1991 are reviewed. The final Part, Five, is the summary


Interest Rate Behaviour Since Deregulation, Oresotu F. O. Mar 1991

Interest Rate Behaviour Since Deregulation, Oresotu F. O.

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This paper examines the effects of interest rates with reference to deregulation of various sector of the economy. The interest rates used in this part of the paper are the commercial bank rates. This bas not affected the analysis as the commercial bank rates are in general lower than those of the merchant banks.


Foreign Exchange Policy And Management, Olukole A. R. Mar 1991

Foreign Exchange Policy And Management, Olukole A. R.

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The interdependence of countries in terms of trade has grown so much that, perhaps, "no country can lay absolute claim on self-sufficiency in its resource requirements or lay absolute claim on a perfectly balanced supply of resource" . By extension, since resources are limited and scarce, the need for policy formulation and management of the resources be comes inevitable. Accordingly, Part 1 of this paper highlights the foreign currency management tools. Part II discusses the policies in external economies. Part Ill deals in details with the foreign currency policy in Nigeria while Part IV gives the conclusion.