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Central Bank Of Nigeria Annual Report And Statement Of Accounts For The Year Ended 31st December 2000, Central Bank Of Nigeria
Central Bank Of Nigeria Annual Report And Statement Of Accounts For The Year Ended 31st December 2000, Central Bank Of Nigeria
CBN Annual Report
This Report reviews the operations of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and macroeconomic developments during the fiscal year 2000 and appraises the major economic policy outcomes during the period. The bank is responsible for administering the Banks and Other Financial Institutions (BOFI) Act, which aims to ensure high standards of banking practice and financial stability through surveillance activities and the promotion of an efficient payments and clearing system. The bank's major objectives for monetary policy in 2000 were outlined in the Bank's Monetary Policy Circular No. 34. Key policy targets included growth in broad money, narrow money, aggregate bank …
Comparative Advantage In Production And Trade In Nigeria., Emmanuel U. Ukeje
Comparative Advantage In Production And Trade In Nigeria., Emmanuel U. Ukeje
Bullion
The Nigerian economy is generally large and very diverse. The country is endowed with a highly productive agricultural base and generally favourable climatic conditions, which provide the potential for intensive production, both for domestic consumption and for exports. This paper reviews the production and trade pattern in Nigeria with a view to identifying major structural changes with regard to the relative comparative advantage enjoyed by the sectors, the other parts of the paper focuses on some theoretical and conceptual issues. The rest of the paper is divided into five sections. Section 2 focuses on some theoretical and conceptual issues. Section …
Interstate Economic Co-Operation: Issues And Options., Sarah O. Alade
Interstate Economic Co-Operation: Issues And Options., Sarah O. Alade
Bullion
The main objective of this paper is to present a brief discussion of issues and policy options involved in interstate economic co-operation in Nigeria, and the rationale for economic co-operation among states as well as issues of economic co-operation.
The Cbn As A Catalyst To National Economic Policy And Development., J. O. Sanusi
The Cbn As A Catalyst To National Economic Policy And Development., J. O. Sanusi
Bullion
The paper examined the activities of the Bank into perspectives, particularly with the often-mis-construed belief the CBN should be held accountable for all the woes of the Nigerian economy. It also reviewed and appraised the performance of the CBN in the effort to meet its statutory mandate and adapt to the circumstances of the new global trend in Central Banking in which the maintenance of price stability supercedes all other objectives of monetary policy. The challenges facing the Bank are enormous, but not insurmountable. Efforts are already being made to confront these challenges. The instrument autonomy recently granted to the …
Commodities Taxes/Levies And Their Effects On Commodity Trade And Movements In Nigeria., Joe Alegieuno, A O. Balogun
Commodities Taxes/Levies And Their Effects On Commodity Trade And Movements In Nigeria., Joe Alegieuno, A O. Balogun
Bullion
The Commodity Boards were noted for paying farmers prices that were lower than the world prices and sometimes even lower than their production costs. This difference represented implicit taxation of farm incomes and served as a dis-incentive to domestic production. This paper examines the administration of commodity taxes/levies and their effect on commodity trading in Nigeria as well as assessing the various systems of commodity marketing in Nigeria. The paper concludes that Commodity trade, in Nigeria began with the British companies exporting raw materials to their industries abroad. His was followed by the Commodity/Marketing Board era and finally trade liberation. …
Monetary And Financial Sector Policies In The Year 2000 Budget Of The Fgn, M. O. Ojo
Monetary And Financial Sector Policies In The Year 2000 Budget Of The Fgn, M. O. Ojo
Bullion
The paper attempts to review the monetary and financial sector policies of CBN during the 2000 fiscal year. It also discussed the issues and problems of implementation of the policies. The paper observes that the Nigerian economy witnessed some anxious moments during the 1999 fiscal year. Severe Pressures built-up in the economy mainly because of the expansionary fiscal policy of the Federal Government during the first five months of the year. lf price of oil in the international market continue to rise above budget expectations and expenditure does not rise in tandem, finance is likely to constrain achievement of most …
The Imperative For Energizing The Industrial Transformation In Nigeria., D. Olu Ajakaiye, A. Sesan Ayodele
The Imperative For Energizing The Industrial Transformation In Nigeria., D. Olu Ajakaiye, A. Sesan Ayodele
Bullion
The paper examined the imperative for energizing the industrial transformation. Given the foreign uncompetitive and high cost economic environment, the imperative for energizing the industrial transformation in Nigeria, is to create a conducive environment under which there would be free inflow of foreign investible funds. This may not be possible unless the current industrial environment changes to one whose enabling environment encourages industrial policy instruments that make Nigeria a least cost industrial producer. This suggests something drastic must be done policy-wise to modify the existing high bank-lending rate to make it supportive to the industrialization process. Besides, the depreciation of …
The Performance Of The 1999 Federal Government Budget, An Appraisal, Edet B. Akpankpan
The Performance Of The 1999 Federal Government Budget, An Appraisal, Edet B. Akpankpan
Bullion
The annual budget is a key instrument for implementation of Government projects, programmes and policies. This paper attempts to explain the fact that the annual budget serves three important purposes, namely; as a tool for accountability and transparency; as a tool of management, and as an instrument of economic policy. The paper conclude that Despite the macrocosmic achievement of this, Administration, basic structural imbalances persist. These include the lingering problems of import dependence, reliance on a single economic sector-oil, weak industrial base, low level of agricultural production, a weak Private sector, high external debt overhang, inefficient public utilities, low quality …
Real Sector Policy Measures In The Year 2000 Budget And Sector Performance Appraisal, Isa Yuguda
Real Sector Policy Measures In The Year 2000 Budget And Sector Performance Appraisal, Isa Yuguda
Bullion
The article attempts to give the major thrust of the 2000 Budget, itemize the strategies for achievement as well as assessing the real sector performance from January- June 2000. The author noted that the It is important to mention that the year 2000 Budget was conceptualised within the framework of the overall projected economic policy targets of Government up to 2003. ln this regard, it is expected that the provisions of the budget will run in line with such set targets which include, GDP growth rate of 10%, single digit inflation, 70% employment (formal & informal), household access to electricity …
Remarks On The Focus Of The Policy Seminar., Mike Kwanashie
Remarks On The Focus Of The Policy Seminar., Mike Kwanashie
Bullion
The remarked was delivered at a seminar on the implementation of Year 2000 budget.
Data Generation In The Nigerian Environment: The Cbn Experience., A. A. Sere-Ejembi
Data Generation In The Nigerian Environment: The Cbn Experience., A. A. Sere-Ejembi
Bullion
The paper examines data collection activities of the statistical services division in collaboration with its Lagos liaison office as well as the zonal research units. The paper analyzes the survey methods applied by them. The task of easing data collection should be regarded as a continuous process. This is relevant even to the most developed economies with sophisticated technology for data collection and processing. Finally, with an improvement in the literacy level and overall appreciation of the role of reliable statistics in the country, it is believed that the public would embrace data generation and availability of relevant statistics will …
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.