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Nigeria's Economic Outlook, B. U. Ekong Sep 1978

Nigeria's Economic Outlook, B. U. Ekong

Bullion

The immediate post-war era brought into the Nigerian economy some of the most significant structural transformations ever imagined. From a position of dominant dependence on agriculture, the Nigerian economy swang over to that of dominant dependence on crude petroleum production for foreign exchange earnings, for government revenues and as the main source of incomes for investment, trade and general economic development. The article therefore reviews the post war policies covering 1973 to 1977. The paper further discusses Nigeria's economic outlook while focusing on fiscal outlook, exchange control measures, petroleum export, private sector investment, income policy, monetary and fiscal policy measures.


Evaluation Of Price Control And Price Intelligence Agency At Work, F. U. Ezeuduji Sep 1978

Evaluation Of Price Control And Price Intelligence Agency At Work, F. U. Ezeuduji

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This paper evaluates the effectiveness of price regulation in Nigeria and the role played by Price Intelligence Agency. it also provides some that a new body should be given the poranr and hecessary fund not only to study the price structure and price movements an the economy but also to study the supply and demand potentials in the economy with a view to forecasting the demand and supply position to be expected in the near future.


Problems Of Branch Management, J. U. Ebhodaghe Sep 1978

Problems Of Branch Management, J. U. Ebhodaghe

Bullion

This an interview of the then Branch Controller of Kano branch, Mr. J. U. Ebodaghe. In the interview, Mr. Ebodaghe highlighted some of the problems of branch management and offers some suggestions on what to do in order to improve the operations of CBN branches.


Exchange Rate Fluctuations And The Dollar Problem, Ade T. Ojo Sep 1978

Exchange Rate Fluctuations And The Dollar Problem, Ade T. Ojo

Bullion

The paper reviews briefly recent developments in the foreign exchange markets, with particular reference to the chronic problem facing the US Dollar. This is followed by an examination of the major issues involved in the crisis of confidence and measures that might be taken to tackle the recurrent dollar problem, in a way to bring about an orderly exchange rate adjustment and smooth functioning of the international Monetary System.


The Role Of Agriculture In The Nigerian Economy, A. O.G. Otiti Sep 1978

The Role Of Agriculture In The Nigerian Economy, A. O.G. Otiti

Bullion

Agriculture was the mainstay of the Nigerian economy before the so-called oil boom which has brought about a rapid decline in agricultural production, virtual stagnation in the rural economy, marked movement of population from the rural to urban centres and high cost of food items. The article examines some recent developments in the agricultural sector of the Nigerian economy. It also discusses some of the role of Central Bank of Nigeria in promoting agriculture through adequate funding.