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Overview Of Non-Oil Sector In Nigeria., Uwatt B. Uwatt Sep 2016

Overview Of Non-Oil Sector In Nigeria., Uwatt B. Uwatt

Bullion

This paper is to enhance the understanding of the non-oil sector in Nigeria, The underlying need is the emphasis on why the sector should be embraced as the new economic bride, not only by the government, but by oil and sundry, to fast-track economic recovery and enhance sustainable growth.


Promoting Non-Oil Sector Financing In Nigeria: The Role Of The Media., Ugochukwu A. Okoroafor Sep 2016

Promoting Non-Oil Sector Financing In Nigeria: The Role Of The Media., Ugochukwu A. Okoroafor

Bullion

ln the case of Nigeria, the dominance of earnings from crude oil as a source of external revenue become pronounced in the wake of the positive oil shocks of the 1970s as the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) began to effectively exert its powers as a cartel. In the light of a few developments in the sector, it is clear that the oil sector can no longer power the economy of Nigeria. As a result the non-oil and the private sector are required to ensure that Nigeria develops well-rounded and sustainable economic outcomes.


The Place Of Collateral Registry In Credit Delivery Services, Muhammad Mainasara Jun 2016

The Place Of Collateral Registry In Credit Delivery Services, Muhammad Mainasara

Bullion

Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are the main engines of economic growth. The sub-sector constitutes on integral part of the economy, providing products and services to Nigeria's teeming population, yet they are grossly underfunded. The huge financing gap, which characterized the MSMES, inhibits their development, thus having a telling effect on the economy.


Ocean Economy Valuation Studies In The Asia-Pacific Region: Lessons For The Future International Use Of National Accounts In The Blue Economy, Alistair Mcilgorm Feb 2016

Ocean Economy Valuation Studies In The Asia-Pacific Region: Lessons For The Future International Use Of National Accounts In The Blue Economy, Alistair Mcilgorm

Journal of Ocean and Coastal Economics

There have been several projects that have addressed the challenges of measuring the ocean economy in the Asia-Pacific region. The paper examines some lessons from these projects and the implications for the future use of national accounts.

Following the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Bali declaration, the APEC Marine Resource Conservation Working group’s “Measuring the Marine economy” project promoted consistent measurement of the marine economy across the 21 APEC economies against a list of agreed marine industry categories which was developed by an APEC workshop on Easter Island in 2004.

In 2008-09 a Partnership for the Environmental Management of the …