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Restructuring The Nigerian Financial System For Economic Resuscitation., S. B Falegan Dec 1993

Restructuring The Nigerian Financial System For Economic Resuscitation., S. B Falegan

Bullion

The article provides a detailed analysis on the stages of restructuring the Nigerian Financial System for Economic Resuscitation during the period of 1985-1993 .


Restructuring The Nigerian Financial Sector For Economic Resuscitation., V.A Odozi Dec 1993

Restructuring The Nigerian Financial Sector For Economic Resuscitation., V.A Odozi

Bullion

This paper examines major developments in the Nigerian financial sector and discusses efforts made so far by the authorities to restructure the sector so as to enhance its efficiency. Major Developments in the Financial Sector The Structural Adjustment Programme (SAP) which was adopted in 1986 was the nation's inevitable response to the suffocating effect of the external debt burden on the Nigerian economy, the escalating fall in agricultural productivity, and undue dependence on petroleum as a foreign exchange earner. The paper noted that the increase in the number of banks resulted in competition for bank deposits and other patronages from …


Some Strategies For Development Of Nigeria's Agricultural Sector In The 1990s, G. E. Ukpong Jun 1993

Some Strategies For Development Of Nigeria's Agricultural Sector In The 1990s, G. E. Ukpong

Economic and Financial Review

This paper reviews the major policy measures Introduced by the government to Induce growth of output of the agricultural sector and accelerate Its development. Some measures adopted before the Introduction of the Structural Adjustment Programme (SAP} Included producer prices selling through Marketing Boards, establishment of financial Institutions and Funds to extend credit to the sector at concessionary Interest rates, and the provision of extension services by ministries of agriculture. Agricultural policy measures under SAP consisted, among others, of abolition of Commodity Boards, free market determination of agricultural product prices, a ban on the export and Import of selected agricultural products …


Developments In The Insurance Industry In Nigeria In 1991, Central Bank Of Nigeria Cbn Jun 1993

Developments In The Insurance Industry In Nigeria In 1991, Central Bank Of Nigeria Cbn

Economic and Financial Review

Nigeria's insurance Industry expanded marginally In 1991. While some companies In the Industry diversified their activities from wholly life lo joint life and non-life, the number of companies formerly In the life business remained unchanged. Amidst general price increases, the aggregate industry Income rose although expenditures increased foster.


The Future Of The Financial Services Industry In Nigeria., Victor A. Odozi Mar 1993

The Future Of The Financial Services Industry In Nigeria., Victor A. Odozi

Bullion

The paper is a Keynote Address presented at the Workshop on 'The Future of the Nigerian Finance Industry" Jointly organized by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria and the Nigerian Association of Management Consultants, CBIN Auditorium, Victoria Island, February 15,1993.


Constraints Posed By Inadequate Data Supply To Planning And Evaluation Of Services In Nigeria., M. O Ojo Dr Mar 1993

Constraints Posed By Inadequate Data Supply To Planning And Evaluation Of Services In Nigeria., M. O Ojo Dr

Bullion

The paper discusses the importance of accurate, timely and adequate data in national planning and economic development of Nigeria.