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Understanding Nigeria's Flow Of Funds Accounts, Odoko F. O.

Bullion

The describes the flow of funds system of accounts and also indicate its analytical uses including how a change in real activity has been financed, the forecasting of interest rates and the effects of economic policy changes. The major steps in the preparation of the accounts were outlined. ln particular, the author indicated that sectoring in FOF accounts is institutionally defined. Some of the basic data are available only after a considerable delay, e.g., national accounts figures, while others have to be estimated (households) leading to residual errors, Nevertheless, the flow of funds system serves as a useful instrument even …

Adjustment Issues In Nigeria: Problems And Prospects, J. K. A. Olekah

Bullion

This paper examines adjustment issues in Nigeria, with emphasis on identifying outstanding and emerging problems after SAP, ln achieving the above objective, the paper is divided into three ports as follows: Part I, discusses the main economic problems three years of Pre-SAP as well as analysing trends in major economic indicators and the factors underlying the trend, The main element and policy strategies of SAP are also examined in this part. Part ll analyses, three years of post-SAP with the view to highlighting outstanding and anticipated problems while Port lll is the prospects and concluding summary.

Government Industrial Policies In Respect Of Small And Medium Enterprises In Nigeria, K. M. Obitayo

Bullion

The paper examines various government policies and their effects on the survival and growth of SMEs. It examines the concept of small or medium scale enterprise, what factors militate against their survival, growth and proliferation for which government policies have been formulated to address. The paper is structured broadly into four sections The first section gives an overview of the definition of SMEs, their characteristics and roles as well as recognised problems. Section ll discusses government policies for promoting SMEs. It reviews the monetary and fiscal policy measures adopted in respect of SMEs in Nigeria. Section lll appraises the impacts …

Nigeria's Insurance Industry In 1989, Central Bank Of Nigeria Cbn

Economic and Financial Review

The growth in the number of insurance companies in Nigeria between 1988 and 1989 revealed the preference of the investors in the industry towards non-life underwriting business. In addition, only one out of the six new entrants into the industry was jointly owned. The unattractiveness of the industry to foreign investors was partly due to the perceived decreasing prosperity in the business as well as the unfavourable investment climate of the Nigerian economy. With many of the insurance companies now scheduled to be privatised, greater efficiency is expected in their operations, particularly among those previously controlled by the government. In …

Regling, Klaus P. "New Financing Approaches In The Debt Strategy" Finance And Development: March 1988, Vol. 25, No. 1, Pp.6 - 9, G. C. Onuoha

Economic and Financial Review

The review summarises the author's analysis of the various financing techniques. Apart from a few technical points, the write up is self-explanatory and interesting to read. Discussed in it are some of the advantages and constraints in the use of some of the financing techniques. While agreeing with the author on some of the advantages and shortcomings of the financing techniques, there is the need to point out issues which the author failed to take into consideration.

Citrin, Daniel: "Agricultural Policies In Japan And Their Economic Consequences". World Economic And Financial Surveys, Imf Staff Studies, September, 1990, Pp. 53 - 63., F. C. Agu

Economic and Financial Review

The 11-page paper reviews the main policies that have been applied to support Japanese agriculture, the costs as well as· the benefits. The rice crop is accorded pre-eminence because of its importance in the country's agriculture.

1991 September, Office Of Communications & Marketing, Morehead State University.

Morehead State Press Release Archive, 1961 to the Present

Morehead State University press releases for September of 1991.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 67, No. 2, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Poynter, Chris. City Won’t Tolerate Noisy Parties
• Poynter, Chris. Regent Joe Iracane Named in Lawsuit
• Stewart, Nikita. Minority Issues: Problems Haven’t Gone Away
• Martin, John. Council on Higher Education Advises Western on Affirmative Action
• Stivers, Stephanie. Brian Overton Killed in Motorcycle Wreck
• Public Safety Looking for Flasher – WKU Police
• 243 Receive Bids to Sororities
• ID Validation Starts September 9
• Mallon, T.J. Work on Cherry Statue Cost $12,000
• Poynter, Chris. New Law Prohibits Minors from Entering Liquor Stores
• A New Path to President Thomas Meredith’s …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 67, No. 1, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Johnson, J.L. Credit Union to Withdraw
• Poynter, Chris. Students Won’t Be Required to Have Insurance
• Gibson, Karen. Rushing to be a Greek
• Lawson, Jamie. Horrors! First Day of Classes Puts Some Folks in Bad Moods
• Potter College Dean Ward Hellstrom Suffers Heart Attack
• New Long Distance Service – MCI
• Thieves Hit Construction Site
• Martin, John. Western Student John Greenwell Dies in Car Wreck
• Martin, John. Caves Knock Down Holes in Dorm-Building Plans
• Students Losers in Credit Feud
• Richardson, Patrick. Editorial Cartoon Regents Cutting WKU Credit …

Dream Team - Importance Of Competiton In Sport, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

It may be difficult to concentrate on anything else after seeing Fidel Castro do the Wave, but with the end of the Pan-American Games it might be worthwhile to reflect on the meaning of international sports competition, especially in light of the special treatment offered to the U.S. Basketball team, and the plans to allow the NBA big guys to compete at the next Olympic Games in Barcelona.

1991 August-September, Morehead State University. Office Of Athletics.

Morehead State Athletics Press Release Archives

Morehead State Athletics press releases from August to September of 1991.

The Need For In-Service Training For Newly Elected/Selected Board Members As Perceived By School Board Presidents And School Superintendents, Richard E. Helton

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Purpose: This study investigated the following research questions: (1) Is board member in-service a desirable and beneficial activity for the newly elected/selected board member? (2) Should board member inservice become a mandated activity in the State of Indiana? (3) What concepts, activities, and information should be included in the in-service process? (4) What delivery system or systems including the individuals and agencies should be used to bring the necessary information to the newly elected/selected board members? Method: The sample consisted of all 300 superintendents and all 286 board presidents in Indiana. The survey instrument was composed of four sections, with …

1991 August, Office Of Communications & Marketing, Morehead State University.

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Morehead State University press releases for August of 1991.

Monitoring And Controlling Mastitis On Ontario Dairy Farms, Wayne H. Howard, Ravinderpal Gill, Kenneth E. Leslie, Kerry Lissemore

Agribusiness

The frequency of use and the marginal costs and marginal value products of mastitis control practices on somatic cell count (SCC) and milk yield are investigated. A survey of current management practices is combined with Dairy Herd Improvement production information to determine the relationships between milk yield, SCC, management practices, and production and producer characteristics under field conditions. The relationships are modeled and compared at the cow and herd level. A moment-generating approach is used in the herd model to determine which, if any, practices are risk reducing. The SCC for an individual cow is a better indicator of milk …

Santa Clara Magazine, Volume 33 Number 4, Summer 1991, Santa Clara University

Santa Clara Magazine

12 - GEORGE BUSH AND THE QUESTION OF STYLE The president's campaign strategists have had Bush play up the victory in the Persian Gulf and avoid talk of much else. By Rita Beamish '74

17 - MIND OVER MONEY Challenging accepted notions about how to make money in the stock market through research on the psychology of investing. By Kathryn Bold '81

20 - STRESS: THE DEMOCRATIC AILMENT From bricklayers to stock brokers, everyone is susceptible to stress. By Elizabeth Fernandez '79

24 - CHARLES LAMPKIN: ON THE LONG ROAD Remembering the actor and music man who was SCU's artist-inresidence …

The Calendar - July And August 1991, Nova University

The Calendar

No abstract provided.

The People's Bank Of Nigeria: Review And Update, J. A. Babalola

Bullion

The paper reviews the establishment of the People's Bank in Nigeria. The paper is divided into five sections, Section one gives background to the establishment of the People's Bonk in Nigeria, section two discusses the concept and operational features of the Bank, section three appraises the operations, section four looks at the likely problems the Bank may face, while Section five discuses the prospects and conclude the Paper.

The Role Of The Central Bank Of Nigeria In Promoting Agricultural Production And Export Trade In Nigeria, I. G. Garba

Bullion

The paper examines Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) engagement in a variety of activities in the form of policies, programmes and project for the development of the Nigerian economy. ln particular, the promotion of agricultural production and export trade has been pursed to varying degrees using various policy instruments at its (CBN) disposal under changing national and international economic and political climate. The paper examine the development in these two key and complimentary activities and highlighting the changing economic situations. The prospects for the future are discussed based on the lessons of past experiences. The paper is rounded up with …

The Midwest Quarterly; Vol. 32 No. 4, Robert Grudin, Paul J. Schumacher, Kenneth L. Golden, Ruth B. Shult, Harbour Winn, John G. Peters, William Winfield, Duane Locke, Walter Shear, Donald W. Viney, Midwest Quarterly Editors

The Midwest Quarterly: A Journal of Contemporary Thought

Offering a stimulating and much-needed comment on the current fashions in literary criticism, ROBERT GRUDIN also provides an alternative which, he urges, puts the text and the author in context, and literary theorists in their proper place vis-à-vis the work under scrutiny. Grudin is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at the University of Oregon.

PAUL J. SCHUMACHER explores Franz Kafka's discourse on transcendence in his unfinished novel, The Castle, and traces his meaning to Kierkegaard's investigation of the same topic. Associate Professor of English at Ball State University, Schumacher has recently completed a book-length manuscript on "Existentialism …

1991 July, Office Of Communications & Marketing, Morehead State University.

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Morehead State University press releases for July of 1991.

Central Bank Of Nigeria Statistical Bulletin, June 1991, Central Bank Of Nigeria

CBN Statistical Bulletin

The financial statistics section offers comprehensive data on various financial subsectors, including money and banking, financial markets, non-bank financial institutions, and public finance statistics. Key areas covered include data consolidation of commercial and merchant banks, liquidity ratios, cash reserves, loan/deposit ratios, and credit distribution. Clearing house statistics provide information on volume of transactions within the commercial banking system and the number and value of cheques cleared. Financial markets provide information on new issues, treasury securities, money market assets, Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) transactions, and government debt instruments. Public finance statistics include federal government revenue and expenditure, sources such as oil, …

The Calendar - June 1991, Nova University

The Calendar

No abstract provided.

The Role Of Central Bank Of Nigeria In The Relation To The Banking And Insurance Industries, Victor A. Odozi

Bullion

The financial services industry is on the threshold of a revolution. The advent of the Structural Adjustment Programme (SAP) in Mid-1986, with its underlying philosophy of liberalisation and deregulation, has brought about a proliferation of banks and non-bank financial institutions. Competition has intensified, there has been increased innovation and sophistication in product design and delivery. While the new changes have enhanced the opportunities for business and profits, they have also engendered challenges and problems calling for policy action. A number of banks arc suffering various degrees of distress manifested in liquidity problems and insolvency. The paper is in four parts: …

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

Bullion

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.

Management Of The External Debt Of Nigeria, R. A. Olukale

Bullion

Debt management primarily involves five basic functions: policy, regulatory, operational, accounting, and statistical analysis. The policy involves coordination among the agencies with prime responsibility for the economic management of a country in the formulation of national debt policies and strategies. This paper is arranged in six parts. Part I is an over-view of global debts in selected developed and developing economies. Part ll addresses the origin and structure of Nigeria's external debt. Part lll discusses the causative factors of Nigeria's external debt and her external borrowing policy. Part lV highlights the debt relief proposals and the Nigeria's external debt profile. …

Federal Government Policies In Respect Of Agricultural Finance, Godwill Ukpong, Usman Malgwi

Bullion

The objective of this paper is to identify some of the major policies pursued by government to increase agricultural output, with particular reference to agricultural finance and assess their effectiveness in terms of expectations and set targets. For ease of presentation, the paper is divided into three parts. Part 1 reviews past and current government policies on agricultural financing. Part 11 examines some specific measures taken and assesses their degree of effectiveness. Part 111 provides a Summary and Concluding remarks.

Crowding-Out And Crowding-In Effects Of Policy Reforms In Developing Countries, Odozi A, Victor

Bullion

This paper discusses the interplay of crowding-out and crowding-in effects of policy reforms in the context of growth-oriented adjustment programs in developing countries, and to highlight some of the policy implications. A discussion of the nature and determinants of the two phenomena in a developing-country content is given in Section ll. Section lll presents some conclusions and practical implications of the analysis.

1991 June, Office Of Communications & Marketing, Morehead State University.

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Morehead State University press releases for June of 1991.

The Calendar - May 1991, Nova University

The Calendar

No abstract provided.

The Indigenization Of Western-Based Theories Of Administration For Administrative Development In The Third World, Gail E Johnsen

Archived Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.