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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.


A Comparative Analysis Of The Export Promotion Strategies In Selected Asia- Pacific Countries And Nigeria, Awosseyila A. P, Obitayo K. M Jun 1993

A Comparative Analysis Of The Export Promotion Strategies In Selected Asia- Pacific Countries And Nigeria, Awosseyila A. P, Obitayo K. M

CBN Occasional Papers

This paper reviews the structures of exports and compares the export promotion strategies adopted by some selected countries in Asia-Pacific region and Nigeria. The aim is to find effective solutions to the diversification and expansion of manufactured exports in Nigeria. The five selected countries comprise of three of the four newly industrializing Asian countries (NICs), namely, Taiwan, Singapore, and Hong Kong while the remaining two are members of the six. Associated South East Asian Nations (ASEANS) (Malaysia and Indonesia). Against the background of the world’s average growth rates of 3.2 and 2.0 per cent in 1989 and 1990; the average …


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.