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Digital Only Banks The Changing Face Of Global Banking: Challenges, Opportunities And Aml/Cft Implications For Nigeria, David N. Odu Oct 2021

Digital Only Banks The Changing Face Of Global Banking: Challenges, Opportunities And Aml/Cft Implications For Nigeria, David N. Odu

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The drastic digitization brought about by evolution of technology in the world has changed almost every sphere of human life with the most recent effect being moved to cashless economy, while the role of digitization in the banking sector is altering customer demand and preferences, banks are becoming digitally oriented to meet the forces of demand and supply. This has led to the birth of digital-only also called challenger bankers or branches banks as they operate without a physical location, only have a location for admin purposes or hosting their servers. This growing wave of consumer oriented banking institutions focuses …


Bank Loan Loss Provisioning During Election Years In Nigeria, Peterson Kitakogelu Ozili Mar 2020

Bank Loan Loss Provisioning During Election Years In Nigeria, Peterson Kitakogelu Ozili

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The paper investigates the behavior of loan loss provisions during election years in Nigeria. Election events create uncertainties in the business environment. Election and post-election events may amplify credit risks for banks, requiring banks to keep higher loan loss provisions. Using country-level data, it was revealed that the election year did not have a significant effect on the level of loan loss provisions in the Nigerian banking sector. However, the banking sector had high provisions when it is undercapitalized during election years.


The Banking System, Manufacturing Sector And Sustainable Economic Development., Risikat S. Oladoyin Dauda Sep 2016

The Banking System, Manufacturing Sector And Sustainable Economic Development., Risikat S. Oladoyin Dauda

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The paper is structured into five sections. Section one presents the introduction, while section two presents conceptual and theoretical issues. Section three captures issues in Nigeria's manufacturing sector, Section four presents a brief overview on the performance and financial intermediation roles of Nigeria's banking industry vis-a-vis the manufacturing sector, Section five and six contains the challenges and prospect of promoting banking system intermediary services in the manufacturing sector for sustainable development and concludes the paper respectively.


How Would Non-Interest Banking Affect The Effectiveness Of Monetary Policy In Nigeria, Yusuf Adamu Mar 2013

How Would Non-Interest Banking Affect The Effectiveness Of Monetary Policy In Nigeria, Yusuf Adamu

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This article espouses the effectiveness of monetary policy in a dual economic framework (interest bearing/non-interest bearing). In other words it examines how the element non-interest banking when combined with interest bearing framework affect the effectiveness of monetary policy. The use of interest based instruments can effectively be combined with the identified non-interest interest instrument to conduct monetary policy. This article recommend that Nigeria should start thinking towards a policy that takes into account the monetary aggregate instruments as the main tool for executing monetary policy.


The Legal And Regulatory Framework For Non-Interest Banking In Nigeria, A. Atta Sep 2011

The Legal And Regulatory Framework For Non-Interest Banking In Nigeria, A. Atta

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Non-interest bonking is one of the aspects of Islamic finance. Islamic finance distinguishes itself from conventional finance through its compliance with the principles of Islamic commercial jurisprudence. This paper examines the legal and regulatory framework for non-interest banking in Nigeria. First the paper explored the global development of non-interest banking and goes further to highlight why would non-interest banking be beneficial for Nigeria?; In identifying this, the paper highlighted the main contracts that would be used for transactions which include: Profit sharing agreements, Joint venture agreements, Purchase and resole contracts, investment Certificates, insurance; the current legal and regulatory framework and …


The Role Of Non-Interest Banking In National Economic Development, Hakeem Ishola Mobolaji Sep 2011

The Role Of Non-Interest Banking In National Economic Development, Hakeem Ishola Mobolaji

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The paper examines non-interest Banking model that operates devoid of interest in lending, financing, deposit-taking and all forms of financial intermediation. Hence, the bank becomes an important financial institution for enhancing growth and development in an economy. The article is divided into five section, the first being the introduction, section two contains the conceptual framework, three highlights non-interest banking in Nigeria and four concludes the paper.


Overview And Conceptual Issues Of Non-Interest Banking In Nigeria, B. A. Umar Sep 2011

Overview And Conceptual Issues Of Non-Interest Banking In Nigeria, B. A. Umar

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This paper examines the role of non-interest banking in national development. The paper is divided into five sections, the first section contains the introduction, section 2 has the conceptual framework, section three gives non-interest bonking in Nigeria and section four concludes the paper.


Sources And Application Of Funds In Non Interest Banking Regime, A. S. Abdulkarim Sep 2011

Sources And Application Of Funds In Non Interest Banking Regime, A. S. Abdulkarim

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The concept of Islamic finance is a new phenomenon in Nigeria. At present there are over 300 Islamic Banks that are operational throughout the world. Like conventional banks, Islamic banks also needs funds to operate its banking activities.This paper explores the sources and application of funds in non-interest banking regime. Sources of funds to include deposits, deposits from other Islamic banks, banks equity, Islamic investment funds and placement from bank treasury.


Impact Of Banking Sector Reforms On The Nigerian Capital Market (Equities)., Peter A. Adekunle Dec 2010

Impact Of Banking Sector Reforms On The Nigerian Capital Market (Equities)., Peter A. Adekunle

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Following the outcome of the Special Joint Examination by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), ten banks were indicted, out of which two were asked to recapitalize, while the Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) and Directors of the remaining eight were removed by CBN based on mismanagement and poor corporate governance. In order to protect the investors as well as prevent unprecedented dumping of the shares of the listed seven banks, two weeks of full suspension was imposed on trading of their shares on the stock market at various times. This paper attempts to determine …


Rebuilding Confidence In Nigerian Banks: The Challenge Of Good Corporate Governance And Professionalism., Uju M. Ogubunka Sep 2010

Rebuilding Confidence In Nigerian Banks: The Challenge Of Good Corporate Governance And Professionalism., Uju M. Ogubunka

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The Nigerian Banking industry which is still evolving, has great potentials for positively impacting on the developing economy with over a hundred and forty million (140 million) people. Without a doubt, the industry has made noticeable progress and positive impact since its birth in the early 1890s, it would have achieved more had it not been bedevilled by occasional crisis. incidences of bank crisis in Nigeria, like in other jurisdictions, had led to bank shake-ups, failures and subsequent liquidations. Those outcomes gave rise to serious erosion of stakeholders' confidence in banking institutions and the system with far-reaching negative consequences for …


Banking System Credit As An Instrument Of Economic Growth In Nigeria, Andrew O. Agbada Jun 2010

Banking System Credit As An Instrument Of Economic Growth In Nigeria, Andrew O. Agbada

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Globally, banks in developing countries are expected to play very vital and effective roles in financing their economic projects and activities as their contribution in ensuring sustainable economic growth. This expectation is as a result of the fact that there is acute shortage of capital in the developing countries of the world. ln this paper, attempt was made to address how banking system credit can be used as an instrument of economic growth in Nigeria. The specific objectives that banking system credit were expected to achieve were also stated. lt's was revealed that though credits have increased tremendously in recent …


Determination Of Interest Rate Saharan African Countries: A Analysis., A. O. Folawewo, E. A. Udeaja Jun 2009

Determination Of Interest Rate Saharan African Countries: A Analysis., A. O. Folawewo, E. A. Udeaja

Economic and Financial Review

A major indicator of banking sector efficiency is interest rate spreads (IRS), which have been found to be very high in African countries. This paper analysed the determinants of interest rate spreads in Sub-Saharan African (SSA) from a macro perspective, that is, using aggregate banking sector data, and focusing macroeconomic and market determinants. The study used ex-ante measure of spreads, that is, differences between interest rates on lending and deposit. Using annual data covering 33 countries, the result to obtained from the paper suggested that different market and macroeconomic policy variables played significant role in explaining variation in IRS in …


Nigerian Stock Market Reflection Of The Global Finance Crisis: An Evaluation, Sere- Ejembi A. A. Dec 2008

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 …


Integrated Financial Supervision For Nigeria: Emerging Issues And Challenges., Anachi Arua Sep 2008

Integrated Financial Supervision For Nigeria: Emerging Issues And Challenges., Anachi Arua

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In the supervisory architecture of financial institutions have been of interest to policymakers and the academic. It began to be discussed in the late eighties when the Scandinavian countries were establishing a single supervisory authority in their country. The discussion heated up in the late nineties when the United Kingdom created the Financial Services Authority (FSA) and continued in this decade as many developed and developing countries consider the adoption of more integrated supervision structures. The paper considers the issues of separation of financial supervision from central banking and the rationale and challenges of establishing on integrated supervision structure in …


Consolidated Supervision Of Banks: Concept And Practices, U. Kama Sep 2008

Consolidated Supervision Of Banks: Concept And Practices, U. Kama

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The paper has considered two basic issues in financial supervision. These are the separation of financial supervision from central banking and the rationale and challenges of establishing an integrated supervision structure in Nigeria. lt identified three basic functions of financial supervision as micro prudential, macro prudential and conduct-of-business supervision, which address systemic stability, financial soundness of individual institutions and consumer protection respectively . The paper is divided into six sections. Following this introduction is section ll which examines the conceptual and theoretical issues in consolidated supervision. Section lll reviews the experience of other jurisdictions in the practice of consolidated supervision. …


Conceptual Issues On Savings In Nigeria., A. J. Adam, A. V. Agba Sep 2006

Conceptual Issues On Savings In Nigeria., A. J. Adam, A. V. Agba

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It is often held that capital accumulation is necessary and sufficient condition for growth and capital accumulation is almost synonymous with saving, hence the route to growth is then one of raising savings and smoothing consumption (Deaton, 1991). Savings is one of the key relevant macroeconomic variables in any economy. Its impact on the rate of capital accumulation, productivity and the degree of dependency of a nation on foreign capital and foreign ownership of domestic assets cannot be overemphasised. This paper reviews conceptual issues on savings behaviour in Nigeria. It also provided an analysis of the factors that may have …


The Future Role Of Technology In Banking Development In Nigeria., Paul A. Ogwuma Dec 1997

The Future Role Of Technology In Banking Development In Nigeria., Paul A. Ogwuma

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This is an address by the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria which examines the evolving relationship between banking sector development and technology in Nigeria and highlight both the future role of banking technology and the challenges that lie ahead. The address also argues that the economy is not only driven by technological advances, but have also in turn spawned technological developments. Technology has been the hub of banking development since the last decade and will continue to be so, well into the 21st century. the main focus of the address is information technology in the integrated form of …


Central Bank Of Nigeria Statistical Bulletin, December 1996, Central Bank Of Nigeria Dec 1996

Central Bank Of Nigeria Statistical Bulletin, December 1996, Central Bank Of Nigeria

CBN Statistical Bulletin

Financial data is compiled from documents like balance sheets and financial statements to meet legal and administrative requirements, rather than economic analysis. The Finance and Accounts Department prepares the CBN accounting balance sheet data for the Research Department, while the Financial Statistics Office compiles the analytical CBN balance sheet. Monetary authorities and deposit money banks consolidate accounts to produce monetary survey accounts. Monthly interest rate returns compute weighted average lending and deposit interest rates, and deposit rates are computed for various maturities. Clearing house statistics show the number and value of cheques cleared within the commercial banking system, reflecting the …


Central Bank Of Nigeria Statistical Bulletin, June 1996, Central Bank Of Nigeria Jun 1996

Central Bank Of Nigeria Statistical Bulletin, June 1996, Central Bank Of Nigeria

CBN Statistical Bulletin

Financial data is compiled from documents like balance sheets and financial statements, which are primarily designed for legal and administrative purposes. The Finance and Accounts Department uses Bloomberg sources to prepare CBN accounting balance sheet data for the Research Department to compile analytical accounts. The Financial Statistics Office compiles the analytical CBN balance sheet without reclassifications or rearrangements of available accounting data. The consolidation of accounts of monetary authorities and deposit money banks produces monetary survey accounts. Monthly interest rate returns are used to compute weighted average lending and deposit interest rates. Deposit rates are computed for various maturities. Clearing …


On Early Warning Models For The Identification Of Problem Banks In Nigeria, Sani I. Doguwa Mar 1996

On Early Warning Models For The Identification Of Problem Banks In Nigeria, Sani I. Doguwa

Economic and Financial Review

This paper proposes alternative early warning models which could be helpful in identifying problem banks in Nigeria. The models rely on the /ogit-analytic technique and the use of financial ratios derived from the monthly returns the licensed banks render to both the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC). The two separate models, each developed for commercial and merchant bank, are more efficient in that they drastically reduced the mis-classification errors inherent in other failure prediction models developed in the past. To illustrate the applications of the models for policy, an appraisal of the financial condition …


Central Bank Of Nigeria Statistical Bulletin, December 1995, Central Bank Of Nigeria Dec 1995

Central Bank Of Nigeria Statistical Bulletin, December 1995, Central Bank Of Nigeria

CBN Statistical Bulletin

Financial data is compiled from balance sheets and financial statements, which are primarily designed for legal and administrative purposes rather than economic analysis. The Finance and Accounts Department prepares the CBN accounting balance sheet data for the Research Department, using the monthly return of Assets and Liabilities and the summary trial balance as benchmarks. The Financial Statistics Office compiles the analytical CBN balance sheet without major reclassifications or rearrangements. The consolidation of accounts of monetary authorities and deposit money banks produces monetary survey accounts. Deposit money banks are highly prone to volatility and fragility, making them subject to regulations and …


Monetary And Banking Policies In The 1995 Federal Government Budget., M. O. Ojo Mar 1995

Monetary And Banking Policies In The 1995 Federal Government Budget., M. O. Ojo

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The focus of this paper is on the role of monetary policy in the budget. It outlined and analyse the monetary programme which forms part of the macroeconomies policy framework of the Budget.


The Conduct Of Monetary And Banking Policies By The Central Bank Of Nigeria, V. A. Odozi Mar 1995

The Conduct Of Monetary And Banking Policies By The Central Bank Of Nigeria, V. A. Odozi

Economic and Financial Review

Monetary and banking policies are usually the responsibilities of the Monetary Authorities which comprise the Central Bank and the Central Government. In Nigeria, while the Central Bank exercises primary responsibilities for initiating, articulating, implementing and appraising such policies, the Bank's proposals are subject to the approval of the Federal Government. To facilitate the understanding of the conduct of monetary and banking policies by the CBN, it is necessary to articulate the theoretical framework of monetary policy, the CBN-monetary management techniques, as well as the policy measures adopted since 1986 to reform and strengthen -the banking system.


Eradication Of Banking Malpractices In Nigeria: Will Law Alone Succeed?, I. Joe Goldface-Irokalibe Mar 1995

Eradication Of Banking Malpractices In Nigeria: Will Law Alone Succeed?, I. Joe Goldface-Irokalibe

Economic and Financial Review

The place of banks in the economic life of any nation is so strategic that every effort is made by the appropriate national authorities to regulate and effectively supervise banking business. This objective is often achieved through the mechanism of laws designed to purge the banking system of diverse frauds, and malpractices. This paper presents a general compendium of the socio-economic, as well as the cultural background that foster and sustain banking frauds and diverse malpractices in Nigeria. This is followed by an analysis of the various types of malpractices prevalent in the banking system, among which are malpractices by …


Modern Techniques Of Bank Administration, C. E. Agene Oct 1993

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 …


The Challenges Of The New Banking Legislations, Oduyemi O. S. Sep 1992

The Challenges Of The New Banking Legislations, Oduyemi O. S.

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This paper examines Nigeria's new banking legislations. The new banking laws together with deposit insurance system, established in 1988, and the new regulations embodies in the prudential guidelines and the accounting standards for banks, both introduced in 1990, constitute and essential foundation for managing and promoting a dynamic and sound financial sector. The new regulatory environment places emphasis on the need for institutions to strengthen and build up capital, improve the quality of assets and maintain high lending and investment standards. The paper is in three parts. Part I reviews some of the major trends in the financial industry with …


Banking Supervision And Inspection, Agene C. E. Sep 1992

Banking Supervision And Inspection, Agene C. E.

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The paper examines banking supervision and regulation. It is organized into two parts: part one, introduction, discusses the overview of banking supervision and regulation and part two looks at the internal audit function, internal control measures and procedures for internal control. The concluding part examines the opportunities of financial conglomerates created in the Nigerian scene as well as the problem of proper risk management for the supervisory authorities.


The Role Of The Banking System In The Management Of The Economy, Philips Toyin Jun 1991

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

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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.


Developments In Money, Credit And Banking In The Fourth Quarter Of 1990, Central Bank Of Nigeria Cbn Dec 1990

Developments In Money, Credit And Banking In The Fourth Quarter Of 1990, Central Bank Of Nigeria Cbn

Economic and Financial Review

The growth of the money stock maintained the high tempo observed since the third quarter. The acceleration was influenced by the sharp rise in foreign assets ( net) of the banking system and the increase in credit (net) to the domestic economy. Credit (net) to the government sector rose sharply while merchant banks' credit to the private sector was excessive. The expansion in the number and activities of commercial and merchant banks continued into the fourth quarter. The banks' assets and deposit liabilities increased substantially. The overall liquidity of the commercial banks increased while that of the merchant banks decreased …


Developments In The Banking Sector During The Fourth Quarter Of 1984, Central Bank Of Nigeria Cbn Dec 1984

Developments In The Banking Sector During The Fourth Quarter Of 1984, Central Bank Of Nigeria Cbn

Economic and Financial Review

The upward movement in the level of money supply narrowly defined (Ml) which occurred in third quarter of 1984 continued in the fourth. At the end of December, MI stood at NI 2,204.1 million, increasing by N664.0 million or 5.8 per cent over the level at the end of the preceding quarter. During the corresponding period of last year, MI increased by N256.S million or 2.3 per cent to stand at NI 1,282.4 million. On a monthly average basis, Ml was NI 1,652.9 million during the review quarter compared with an average of NI 0,9 I 6. 7 million recorded …