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Macroeconomic Stability And The Role Of Financial Institutions In Promoting Financial Inclusion In Nigeria, Mbutor O. Mbutor, Ibrahim A. Uba
Macroeconomic Stability And The Role Of Financial Institutions In Promoting Financial Inclusion In Nigeria, Mbutor O. Mbutor, Ibrahim A. Uba
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This article discusses the role of financial institutions in promoting financial inclusion in Nigeria as well as its macroeconomic stability. Positive growth of the economy is prerequisite for financial inclusion but the stability of the economy is sine qua non for economic growth. Therefore, the discussion of financial inclusion is best served when enclosed in the framework of the extent to which the economy is stable. The article further highlights financial inclusion and its related concepts and the role of financial institutions in promoting financial inclusion.
Diaspora Bonds: A Viable Source Of External Financing For Nigeria?, Omolara O. Duke
Diaspora Bonds: A Viable Source Of External Financing For Nigeria?, Omolara O. Duke
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The paper examines the need for external funding, arises from the inadequacy of domestic sources of funds to meet supply gaps and balance of payments (BOP) challenges and the potentials of Nigeria sourcing external financing through the issuance of Diaspora bonds. Following this introduction, Section ll reviews conceptual and empirical literature as well as country experiences on Diaspora bonds issuance. Section lll, discusses the bond market in Nigeria. ln Section lV. the prospects and challenges of issuing Diaspora bonds in Nigeria were highlighted. Section V concludes the paper.
Nigerian Stock Market Reflection Of The Global Finance Crisis: An Evaluation, Sere- Ejembi A. A.
Nigerian Stock Market Reflection Of The Global Finance Crisis: An Evaluation, Sere- Ejembi A. A.
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With its roots in banking, the sub-prime mortgage crisis that commenced in the United States in 2007 soon resonated in other sectors of its financial system, and the economy, at large. It spread quickly to the developed economies in Europe, including the United Kingdom, and Asia. In the case of the Nigerian stock market, following initial relative insulation, the speed of contagion and response was comparatively slower. However, the effects began to manifest in the first quarter of 2008. The objective of this paper, therefore, is to review the global financial crisis, in the context of its recent effects on …
Budget Of Renewal 1995, Sani Abacha General
Budget Of Renewal 1995, Sani Abacha General
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The paper contains the 1995 Budget speech of the Head of State and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, General Sani Abacha.
Modern Techniques Of Bank Administration, C. E. Agene
Modern Techniques Of Bank Administration, C. E. Agene
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This paper examines the basic theories and concepts underlying bank management. The paper noted that portfolio management, especially the funds management aspect, represented the core of sound bank planning and financial control. The paper identified principal methods of assets and liability management including liquidity and asset management, forecasting, resource allocation, foreign exchange management and gap management were discussed. The twin concepts of overall bank liquidity and balance sheet interest rate sensitivity management are also highlighted. The paper further observed that that portfolio management in banks being an intricate matter usually requires the setting up of management committees to take charge …