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Keynote Address By Mallam Sanusi, Lamido Sanusi, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi
Keynote Address By Mallam Sanusi, Lamido Sanusi, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi
Economic and Financial Review
The keynote address delivered by the Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria at the Executive Seminar on "Financial Sector Development, Economic Growth and the Nigerian Economy" for CBN executive staff held in Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos State, May 7-10, 2012
Highlights Of The Year 2000 Federal Government Budget, Sarah O. Alade
Highlights Of The Year 2000 Federal Government Budget, Sarah O. Alade
Bullion
The paper attempts to give the highlights of the year 2000 Federal Government Budget, analysis of the budget, overall balance, composition of the budget expenditure as well as measuring the budget deficit.
The Performance And Future Of Mandatory Allocation Of Credit To Selected Sectors In The Nigerian Economy, J. A. Babalola, F. O. Odoko
The Performance And Future Of Mandatory Allocation Of Credit To Selected Sectors In The Nigerian Economy, J. A. Babalola, F. O. Odoko
Economic and Financial Review
The paper examines the performance and likely future trend of mandatory credit allocation to selected sectors of the Nigerian economy. The result reveals that during both the pre-SAP and the SAP years, performance was below target. In terms of future mandatory a/location of credit by banks, the paper notes that instead of 'prescribing the total amount by which banks can expand credit, discretion should he given to banks to allow market forces to determine the allocation.
Perspectives On Medium To Long-Term Outlook For The Nigerian Economy, Abdulkadir Ahmed
Perspectives On Medium To Long-Term Outlook For The Nigerian Economy, Abdulkadir Ahmed
Economic and Financial Review
The Nigerian economy was in a deplorable state prior to the introduction of various policy and structural reforms in 1986. During the period of oil boom (1973-80), the production and consumption patterns in the country became import- dependent. With the collapse of oil prices in mid-1981, a foreign exchange crisis emerged. Foreign exchange earnings declined from US $25.9 billion in 1980 to $7.2 billion in 1986 with adverse consequences for the economy. The balance of payments came under severe pressures, swinging from a surplus ofN2.4 billion in 1980 to a large deficit of N3.0 billion in 1982. External debt increased …
Management Of The Nigerian Economy, E. A. Akatu, E. U. Olisadebe
Management Of The Nigerian Economy, E. A. Akatu, E. U. Olisadebe
Economic and Financial Review
The paper reviews the current economic policy framework against the background of the economic policy regime up to 1985 and observes that the past experience justifies the current experiment with private markets as the principal mechanism for allocating resources. The paper argues that the visible hand of the government does have a supportive role, a lbeit a different one from the past. The new approach is considered as having great potential although ultimate success is as yet beset by various uncertainties as may be expected from any experiment.
Statistical Section (June 1966), Central Bank Of Nigeria Cbn
Statistical Section (June 1966), Central Bank Of Nigeria Cbn
Economic and Financial Review
This section of the EFR reports the statistics of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from 1960 to the first half 1966. This includes the Bank’s statement of assets and liabilities as well as its rediscount operations. Other sections include: currency in circulation, money supply, commercial banking activities, money and capital markets, public finance, national savings, external assets and international trade. The remaining sections include: Production (agricultural produce, mineral production), fuel and power, electricity generation and consumption.