Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
![Digital Commons Network](http://assets.bepress.com/20200205/img/dcn/DCsunburst.png)
Social and Behavioral Sciences Commons™
Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
- Discipline
-
- Finance (18)
- Macroeconomics (18)
- Business (16)
- Finance and Financial Management (10)
- Growth and Development (8)
-
- Business Administration, Management, and Operations (4)
- Labor Economics (3)
- Corporate Finance (2)
- Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations (2)
- Income Distribution (2)
- International Business (2)
- International Economics (2)
- Marketing (2)
- Agricultural and Resource Economics (1)
- Behavioral Economics (1)
- Benefits and Compensation (1)
- Business Law, Public Responsibility, and Ethics (1)
- Business and Corporate Communications (1)
- Chemical Engineering (1)
- Engineering (1)
- Human Resources Management (1)
- Insurance (1)
- Mining Engineering (1)
- Petroleum Engineering (1)
- Keyword
-
- Capital account liberalization (7)
- Capital account (6)
- Nigeria (4)
- Currency management (3)
- Exchange rate policy (3)
-
- Foreign exchange market (3)
- Nigeria. (3)
- Pension scheme (3)
- CBN (2)
- Capital flows (2)
- Contributory pension scheme (2)
- Contributory pension scheme. (2)
- Exchange rate (2)
- Exchange rate management (2)
- Investment (2)
- National savings (2)
- Nigerian economy (2)
- Risk management (2)
- Workers remittance (2)
- 21st Century. (1)
- Alternatives payment (1)
- Balance of payment (1)
- Banking (1)
- Banking industry (1)
- Banking reform (1)
- Benchmark risk weights (1)
- Bond market (1)
- Brazil (1)
- Broad Money (1)
- Broad Money Demand (1)
- Publication
Articles 31 - 48 of 48
Full-Text Articles in Social and Behavioral Sciences
Understanding The Pension Reform Act(Pra) 2004, Adesina Balogun
Understanding The Pension Reform Act(Pra) 2004, Adesina Balogun
Bullion
Pension schemes exit to provide post-retirement I benefits to employees. Pension scheme was introduced into Nigeria during the Colonial era to provide old age income and security to British citizens working in the country upon retirement. This paper discussed the conceptual framework of Pension Reform Act 2004, the dynamics of Pension Reform Act of 2004, the implications and challenges of Pension Act of 2004 as well as feasible options for future developments. The study concluded that, The roles and functions of PFAs and PFCs are Pivotal to the success of the new defined contributory scheme. It behoves on them therefore, …
Foreign Direct Investment And Technology Transfer To Nigerian Manufacturing Firms: Evidence From Empirical Data., Nasiru Musa Yauri
Foreign Direct Investment And Technology Transfer To Nigerian Manufacturing Firms: Evidence From Empirical Data., Nasiru Musa Yauri
Economic and Financial Review
The paper investigates the vertical effects of FDI on Nigeria manufacturing firms. Specifically, the paper asks, do Nigerian manufacturing firms benefits from FDI? As an investigation into the vertical effects of FDI , the paper attempts to establish whether manufacturing firms in Nigeria that receives FDI benefit from technology flows which comes along with foreign capital. The paper employs data from the World Bank Nigerian manufacturing survey, 2001.
Determinants Of Workers' Remittances: The Case Of Turkey: A Review., Magnus O. Abeng
Determinants Of Workers' Remittances: The Case Of Turkey: A Review., Magnus O. Abeng
Economic and Financial Review
The paper is focused on the determinants of workers remittances using Turkey as a case study.
Are Immigrants Remittance Flows A Source Of Capital For Development?: A Review, Phebian N. Omanukwue
Are Immigrants Remittance Flows A Source Of Capital For Development?: A Review, Phebian N. Omanukwue
Economic and Financial Review
The paper seeks to develop a remittance model that would indicate if immigrant remittances were a source of capital flows for development.
Investments And Risk Management Under The New Pension Scheme., Luka A. Dalang
Investments And Risk Management Under The New Pension Scheme., Luka A. Dalang
Bullion
Pension today, has become a topical issue. one that has engaged the commitment of government, attention of employers and workers not only in Nigeria but also in many developing and emerging economies of Africa, Asia and Latin America This paper discuss the trend of investments and pension schemes with its risks and challenges in Nigeria. The study however confirmed the non applicability of the financial reform theory hypothesized by McKinnon and Shaw in Nigeria.' . The National pension Commission guidelines as mentioned earlier, are designed to ensure transparency, integrity and objectivity in the vestment process. and to ensure that the …
Investments And Risk Management Under The New Pension Scheme, Atedo A. N. Peterside
Investments And Risk Management Under The New Pension Scheme, Atedo A. N. Peterside
Bullion
The Pension Reform Act 2004 ("the Act"), a compul sory contributory pension scheme ("the scheme ' or CPS") has been established for all the categories of workers in the Federal public service, Federal Capital Territory , and in the private sector ( 'applicable sectors'). This paper attempt to discuss and examine the issues of investment and risk management that are essential to the success of the new Scheme, and highlight some of the benefits and limitations of the contributory pension scheme and its investment and risk management framework. The study concluded that, the new CPS, it is also pertinent to …
Financial Sector Outcomes In Nigeria: A Quantitative Evaluation., Abeng M. Okoi
Financial Sector Outcomes In Nigeria: A Quantitative Evaluation., Abeng M. Okoi
Bullion
Prior to the adoption of the economic reforms measures of the 1980's, most African economies were predominantly characterised by extensive public ownership, management and control of productive and social infrastructures and institutions. This paper discuss the trend of investments and pension schemes with its risks and challenges in Nigeria. The study however confirmed the non applicability of the financial reform theory hypothesized by McKinnon and Shaw in Nigeria 'This Paper quantitatively examine the outcomes of financial sector reforms in Nigeria with a view to validating the applicability of the Mckinnon Shaw hypothesis of financial liberalization. The impact of reforms on …
Contributory Pension Scheme: The Case Of Brazil., Mbatomon R. Ako
Contributory Pension Scheme: The Case Of Brazil., Mbatomon R. Ako
Bullion
The reform of the pension industry in Nigeria was necessitated by many problems confronting both the public and private sectors pension schemes. The public sector operated largely the Defined Benefit - Pay As You Go (PAYG) scheme, which depended on budgetary provisions from various tiers of governments for funding. This paper discuss the conceptual issues of Contributory pension scheme in Brazil, the structure of the pension system and the features of the pension scheme as well as some other pension reforms in Brazil. The study concluded that. the pension systems were introduced into the country by the colonial administrators. The …
The Contributory Pension Scheme: Instrument And Legal Frameworks, M. K. Ahmad
The Contributory Pension Scheme: Instrument And Legal Frameworks, M. K. Ahmad
Bullion
This paper examines the Pension Reform Act 2004 (the Act) of Nigeria which brought into existence a Defined Contribution system that was fully funded, privately managed and based on individual accounts for both the public and private sector employees. The Act also established the National Pension Commission as the sole regulator and supervisor on all pension matters in the country. The rest of the paper is arranged as follows: in Section 2, a review was made of the literature on the Nigerian pension systems while institutional and Legal Frameworks were discussed in Section 3 and Section 4 concludes the paper.
Empirical Analysis Of Cost And Returns To Commercial Table Egg Production In Lagos State., G. O. Evbuomwan
Empirical Analysis Of Cost And Returns To Commercial Table Egg Production In Lagos State., G. O. Evbuomwan
Economic and Financial Review
The paper seek to establish that commercial table egg production in Lagos State is profitable. This was based on the fact that there was an increase in the per capita income of the populace and also increase in the awareness of the health implication of intake of protein from eggs.
Tax Assignment And Revenue Sharing In Nigeria: Challenges And Options, S. C. Rapu
Tax Assignment And Revenue Sharing In Nigeria: Challenges And Options, S. C. Rapu
Economic and Financial Review
This paper build on the history as well as the current legal framework of tax assignment and revenue-sharing in Nigeria to identify the challenges while also drawing from the theoretical framework for policy options which will provide for a stable federal system in Nigeria. The paper recommended among others the strengthening of states internal revenue bases, adjustments on the vertical and horizontal revenue-sharing formula, effective compliance with the allocation of the mandatory 10% of states internally generated revenue. The paper concludes that changes to the existing tax assignment and revenue-sharing arrangements will go a long way in protecting our nascent …
Matters Arising From The Introduction Of The Defined Contributory Pension Scheme In Nigeria: A Policy Proposal, J.S. Akuns
Economic and Financial Review
In line with global trends in pension reforms as well as stark domestic realities, Nigeria introduced the operation of the DC pension scheme on 1st July 2004. In this regard, the main thrust of the paper is to examine some salient features of the defined contributory pension scheme and their welfare implications to retirees. An overview of the defined contributory pension scheme is carried out in section 2, while country-specific experiences with the defined contributory pension scheme is reviewed in section 3. Issues of public policy on the defined contributory pension scheme are explored in section 4. Finally, section 5 …
Perspectives On The European Monetary Union: Lessons For The Economic Community Of West African States (Ecowas), J. E. Sagbamah L.
Perspectives On The European Monetary Union: Lessons For The Economic Community Of West African States (Ecowas), J. E. Sagbamah L.
Economic and Financial Review
The attainment of the European Monetary Union (EMU) under the auspices of the European Union (EU) was a product of effective planning and sequencing of programmes. The establishment of political institutions such as the European Council, Assembly, Court of Justice and, particularly, the European Commission provided the general framework and direction for the achievement of the EMU. In addition, specialized institutions such as the Sectoral Commissions, European Monetary Institute (which was later transformed into the European Central Bank) and the European System of Central Banks provided technical support for driving the EMU project. These institutions nurtured and fostered the political, …
Broad Money Demand And Financial Liberalization In South Africa: A Review, Abdurrahman Abdullahi
Broad Money Demand And Financial Liberalization In South Africa: A Review, Abdurrahman Abdullahi
Economic and Financial Review
The paper, therefore, tried to study the stability of money demand using different estimation procedures under a financially liberalized economy (South Africa). This was done by developing a fixed-coefficient error-correction model for broad money demand function for the period 1971 to 2000, after which quarterly forecasts were generated for 2001 and 2002, using a varying-parameter regression model.
Life Insurance As A Source Of Long-Term Savings In Nigeria: Regulator's Perspective., O. E. Chukwulozie
Life Insurance As A Source Of Long-Term Savings In Nigeria: Regulator's Perspective., O. E. Chukwulozie
Bullion
Life insurance is an insurance contract in which the insured transfers, and the insurer assumes, the risk of death for a specified period of time. As in other insurance businesses, the insured transfers the risk to the insurer, and receives a life insurance policy, upon payment of a premium. The paper outlines the intrinsic benefits of life insurance, assess its performance in the Nigeria situation and examine what a regulator could do to facilitate its development. The paper reveals that, It was observed that there is an ongoing recapitalisation and consolidation programme which would boost the paid up share capital …
Imperative Of National Savings: A Case For Adoption Of Appropriate Benchmark Price For Crude Oil., Moses F. Otu
Imperative Of National Savings: A Case For Adoption Of Appropriate Benchmark Price For Crude Oil., Moses F. Otu
Bullion
Budgeting involves the design of plans that aligns expected financial resources and expenditure to accomplish specific national goals and objectives. It is in this regard that this paper provides a simple framework for deriving an acceptable bench-mark price for crude oil for budgeting purposes. This is aimed at enabling the elimination of subjectivity in budgeting process and promote understanding between all the stakeholders in order to fast track the process of passage of the appropriation bill. Following a brief introduction, the paper examines the need for national saving fund and constitutional provisions for national savings. Section three focuses on the …
Nigeria's External Trade And The New Perspectives For Its Enhancement, G. K. Sanni
Nigeria's External Trade And The New Perspectives For Its Enhancement, G. K. Sanni
Bullion
Trade has been universally acknowledged as indispensable tool to rapid economic growth and development. This is because increased participation in trade is associated with higher inflows of foreign investment and new technologies which can be adopted to transform the economy through appropriate policy. This paper analyses Nigeria's foreign trade with a view to examining the composition and direction as well as impediments to the growth of trade, and proffer suggestions for enhancing Nigeria's foreign trade. The paper is divided into five sections. Following the introduction are the theoretical issues. This is followed by the analysis in section three of the …
Is The Nigerian Curricula In Economics Relevant For The Nigerian Economy Of The 21st Century., J. A. Achilike
Is The Nigerian Curricula In Economics Relevant For The Nigerian Economy Of The 21st Century., J. A. Achilike
Bullion
The loopholes in Nigeria's educational system have created a death of capacity in the Nigerian economy. No nation can develop without qualitative education. The paper examines the relevance of the economics curricula in Nigeria's tertiary institutions in meeting the challenges of the 21st century. It highlights its problems and examines the efforts of National University Commission and Ministry of Education in meeting the challenges of economics education in Nigeria. Finally the study concludes that, the Nigerian Economics curricular is critically under developed and does not follow government economic policies, but if all the recommendations are adopted the Nigerian economics curricula …