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Developments In The Banking And Finance Industry: Institutional Framework 1970 - Date Changes In Ownership Structure., J O. Sanusi Jun 1992

Developments In The Banking And Finance Industry: Institutional Framework 1970 - Date Changes In Ownership Structure., J O. Sanusi

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This paper provides a historical review of the ownership structure of Nigerian banks from the beginning of banking activities in the country in 1894 to the present. It shows that the ownership structure has both influenced changes in the institutional and legal framework and has also been influenced by them. The paper also analysed some of the implications of the changing structure of ownership and offered some recommendations.


Indirect Monetary Control In Nigeria: Problems And Prospects, A. Ahmed Mar 1992

Indirect Monetary Control In Nigeria: Problems And Prospects, A. Ahmed

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A speech delivered at the Annual Dinner of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria by the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Ahmed, A. on the proposal by the Federal Government to shift the technique of monetary credit management from the imposition of credit ceilings on banks to the use of market based instruments.


Indirect Monetary Control: What It Means And How Nigeria Is Moving Towards It., J. A. Olekah Mar 1992

Indirect Monetary Control: What It Means And How Nigeria Is Moving Towards It., J. A. Olekah

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This paper examines what indirect monetary control is, and how Nigeria is moving towards it. The first section of the paper explained indirect monetary control as the techniques of controlling money supply through manipulation of the monetary base which comprises of total bank reserves plus currency in the hands of the non-bank public.


A Review Of Monetary And Credit Policy Guidelines For 1992, S N. Ibeabuchi Mar 1992

A Review Of Monetary And Credit Policy Guidelines For 1992, S N. Ibeabuchi

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This paper reviews the current monetary policy measures adopted by the monetary authorities in 1992 in the light of prevailing circumstances. To this end, the paper is divided into three parts. Part one deals briefly with the objectives and instruments of Monetary Policy while Part two examines the background to current monetary measures in Nigeria. Part three reviews the current monetary and credit policy guidelines.


Monetary Policy In Nigeria In The 1980s And Prospects In The 1990s, M. O. Ojo Mar 1992

Monetary Policy In Nigeria In The 1980s And Prospects In The 1990s, M. O. Ojo

Economic and Financial Review

The main aim of the paper is to review the evolution and performance of monetary policy in Nigeria in the 1980s. Monetary policy objectives remained broadly the same throughout the review period· simulation of output and employment, promotion of stable prices and support of external equilibrium The direct monetary controlframeworkentailingtheprescripttonqfaggregatecreditceilings,selectivecreditcontrolsandregulatton of interest rates, was prominently used between 1980 and 1985, and although was generally retained from 1986, there was some degree of liberalizatton in line with the general philosophy of the Structural Adjustment Programme. Monetary policy faced increasing difficulties due in large part to the Inadequacy of the control framework …


Management Of External Debt: Nigeria's Experience, Central Bank Of Nigeria Cbn Mar 1992

Management Of External Debt: Nigeria's Experience, Central Bank Of Nigeria Cbn

Economic and Financial Review

This paper traces the genesis of Nigeria's external debt from the period prior to the introduction of the Structural Adjustment Programme (SAP) to the current period. 'The factors which combine to bring the external debt to the current level comprise borrowings from the multilateral and bilateral Institutions, the accumulation of trade arrears, default in the repayment of loans, capitalization of unpaid interest, and depreciation of the U.S. dollar against other major international currencies In which the loans were contracted. Measures taken to limit the growth of Nigeria's external debt include embargo on new loans, directives to State Governments to minimize …


Sustaining Private Sector - Public Sector Partnership For A Viable Nigerian Polity, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida Cfr Mar 1992

Sustaining Private Sector - Public Sector Partnership For A Viable Nigerian Polity, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida Cfr

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A welcome address by the Military Head of State, His Excellency General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida at the Fifth Annual General Meeting of Nigeria Incorporated PIC.


Exchange Rates Developments In Nigeria, R A. Olukole Mar 1992

Exchange Rates Developments In Nigeria, R A. Olukole

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This paper discusses the determinants and behaviour of exchange rates. It also examines the exchange rate policies in Nigeria from 1960 - 1991. The pricing methodology was examined with an overview of the Naira exchange rate movements from 1986 - 1991. The paper is divided into four parts. Part I highlights the determinants and behaviour of exchange rates. Part II discusses the exchange rate policies in Nigeria from 1986 - 1991. Part III focuses on the pricing methodology with an overview of the Naira exchange rate movements from 1986-1991. Part IV examines the Parallel market and the Bureau DE Change …


Opening Address On The Central Bank Decree 1991 And Banks And Other Financial Institutions Decree, 1991, A. Ahmed Dec 1991

Opening Address On The Central Bank Decree 1991 And Banks And Other Financial Institutions Decree, 1991, A. Ahmed

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Opening address by the Central Bank Governor, Alhaji A. Ahmed at the Workshop on the Central Bank Decree 1991 and Banks and Other Financial Institutions Decree, 1991


An Overview Of The Central Bank Of Nigeria Decree No. 24 1991, Ojo O. M. Dec 1991

An Overview Of The Central Bank Of Nigeria Decree No. 24 1991, Ojo O. M.

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This paper evaluates the effects of Decree No. 24 with relation to the core functional values of the bank to the economy.


Banking Operations And Emerging Monetary Policy Framework In Nigeria, Akatu A. P. Dec 1991

Banking Operations And Emerging Monetary Policy Framework In Nigeria, Akatu A. P.

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This paper presents an overview of the framework for the market oriented or indirect monetary control while the second examines the relevance provisions of Decree as it relates to that framework.


A General Review Of Banks And Other Financial Institutions Decree No 25 Of 1991, Shoroye G. Dec 1991

A General Review Of Banks And Other Financial Institutions Decree No 25 Of 1991, Shoroye G.

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This paper examines the activities of the Central Bank of Nigeria in relation to assigned function, duties and responsibilities to other financial Institution. it also evaluates legal responsibility of the board and it advisory role to ensuring monetary policy are checks.


A Discourse On Regulation On Regulation And Supervision Of Other Financial Institutions, Obasohan O. G. Dec 1991

A Discourse On Regulation On Regulation And Supervision Of Other Financial Institutions, Obasohan O. G.

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A discourse on regulation and supervision of other financial institutions was an in-depth review of policy framework promulgated on the new Decree No. 2 1991, that empowered additional power to CBN to monitor other banks to ensuring monetary are manage head-on.


Undp "Human Development Report, 1991" New York, Oxford University Press, 1991, S. C. Rapu Dec 1991

Undp "Human Development Report, 1991" New York, Oxford University Press, 1991, S. C. Rapu

Economic and Financial Review

The basic theme of the 1991UNDP'sHuman Development Report is °Financing Human Development". 'The report focusses on the need to enlarge the range of policy choices for a meaningful development of human resources. These choices include access to income and employment opportunities; education and health care services and clean and safe physical environment.


The Relation Of Cbn With Other Banks Under The New Cbn Decree No 24, Sadiq M. A. Dec 1991

The Relation Of Cbn With Other Banks Under The New Cbn Decree No 24, Sadiq M. A.

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This paper examines the work of Central Bank of Nigeria Decree No. 24 with relation with other financial institution. The study provided a window of assessment on some of functions of the bank, with a view to proffer a seamless solution to some of the impediments.


Miscellaneous Matters And Prudential Guidelines, Ebhodaghe John Dec 1991

Miscellaneous Matters And Prudential Guidelines, Ebhodaghe John

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The banking industry is generally considered to be more regulated thon any other sector of the economy, This is largely due to the crucial role of financial intermediations played by the operators ln the industry. The review of the bonking lows particularly in on era of deregulation should therefore be seen as on important effort to enhance the efficiency, soundness and stability of the banking system. The regulatory and supervisory authorities are committed to safe and sound banking system and would therefore ensure compliance with all laws and regulations. lt would be seen from sections 46 mentioned above and other …


The Role Of Agro-Industries In Promoting A Food Culture In Nigeria, M. O. Ojo Dec 1991

The Role Of Agro-Industries In Promoting A Food Culture In Nigeria, M. O. Ojo

Economic and Financial Review

The paper discusses in a general way the role of agro-industries in the promotion of a Nigerian food culture. It observes that the agro-industrial and trade policies pursued in the 1970s and early 1980s contributed immensely to a food habit characterised l1y preference for foreign and imported foods. Agro-industries in the present economic environment can contribute positively to the development of a Nigerian food culture through corporate promotions, investments in the production of local foodstuffs and funding of relevant research and development. The paper concludes that agro-industries should be supported in the development of an indigenous food culture by fostering …


Infusion Of Private Sector Capital In Rural Infrastructure Building In Lagos State, E. D. Balogun Dec 1991

Infusion Of Private Sector Capital In Rural Infrastructure Building In Lagos State, E. D. Balogun

Economic and Financial Review

This paper recognizes the constraints imposed l7y the weak rural infrastructure base in Lagos State given the swampy/riverine nature of her landscape and notes the dim prospects for overcoming them through public investments alone. Although the study recognizes that rural infrastucture is a public good, several cases are cited to show that private sector initiatives in the provision of rural infrastructural facilites and services can be successful. Among the financing mechanisms for infusing private sector capital into rural infrastructure building include rural development levies, strengthening of rural financial markets and special aids/grants from private and non-governmental agencies. For· these initiatives …


Industrial Development Coordinating Committee (Idcc) And Foreign Private Investment (Fpi) In Nigeria, J. A. Aremu Dec 1991

Industrial Development Coordinating Committee (Idcc) And Foreign Private Investment (Fpi) In Nigeria, J. A. Aremu

Economic and Financial Review

Policies that attract foreign private investment (FPI) have become the focus of considerable attention in many developing countries particularly since the beginning of the debt crisis in the 1980s. As part of Nigeria's strategy to stimulate foreign investment, the Federal Government of Nigeria established the Industrial Devel,opment Coordinating Committee (IDCC) in 1988 as a one-stop agency for facilitating andattractingforeign investment inflow. A study was initiated by the Research Department to assess the role of IDCC so far in stimulating the desi,:ed level of foreign investment in Nigeria. The study shows that IDCChasbeenrelativelyineffectiveasjudgedbytheforeigncapitalinflowwhichresultedfromtheIDCC's approved enterprises. The expected foreign capital inflow stood …


Foreign Private Investment In Nigeria In 1989, Central Bank Of Nigeria Cbn Dec 1991

Foreign Private Investment In Nigeria In 1989, Central Bank Of Nigeria Cbn

Economic and Financial Review

Although the report of the 1989 survey showed that for the first time ever, a net outflow was recorded by the foreign private enterprises in Nigeria, the development was a welcome one. The easier access to foreign . exchange which led to a net capital outflow of N439.4 million was made possible through the creation of new outlets for the purchase of foreign exchange introduced in 1989. The Bureau de Change which took off in mid -1989 was put in place by the federal government to compete with the informal parallel market and thus expand the foreign exchange market. Also, …


Cohen, Daniel, "The Management Of The Developing Countries' Debt: Guidelines And Application To Brazil" The World Bank Economic Review, Vol 2, No 1, January 1988, O. M. Fakiyesi Dec 1991

Cohen, Daniel, "The Management Of The Developing Countries' Debt: Guidelines And Application To Brazil" The World Bank Economic Review, Vol 2, No 1, January 1988, O. M. Fakiyesi

Economic and Financial Review

In this paper, the author articulates some basic principles which may be useful in formulating an effective debt management strategy for developing countries, using Brazil as a case study. He outlines the principles into four broad categories viz: Stretching out the Repayment of the Debt; Monitoring the levels of Exports and GDP; Ignoring the Creditors' Capital loss and Watching the Domestic Deficit..


Bautista, R.M. "Agricultural Growth As A Development Strategy." Economic Impact No. 66 Pp. 24-28 1989, L. I. Odey Dec 1991

Bautista, R.M. "Agricultural Growth As A Development Strategy." Economic Impact No. 66 Pp. 24-28 1989, L. I. Odey

Economic and Financial Review

In this paper, the author attempts a further exposition on the on-going debate on the feasibility of adoption of an export-led strategy of economic development which considers" Agriculture- first" as the engine of growth. The au~or strongly supports an agricultural-based development strategy because it is capable of generating mass employment, it is anti-poverty as well as being an hl.come redistribution programme. This strategy, he reasons, should be particularly appealing to countries with a heavy debt service burden since it is a foreign-exchange conserving programme given the lowerimporrrequirements of agricultural growth and itslinka,geeffectscompared with those of industry-led import substitution strategy. He …


Central Bank Of Nigeria Decree No. 24 Of 1991 And Banks And Other Financial Institutions Decree No. 25 1991, Bola Ajibola Oct 1991

Central Bank Of Nigeria Decree No. 24 Of 1991 And Banks And Other Financial Institutions Decree No. 25 1991, Bola Ajibola

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This is the keynote address delivered by the Honourable Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, on Central bank of Nigeria Decree No. 24 of 1991 and banks and other Financial Institutions Decree No. 25 1991.


An Econometric Analysis Of The Nature And Causes Of Inflation In Nigeria, J. O. Asogu Sep 1991

An Econometric Analysis Of The Nature And Causes Of Inflation In Nigeria, J. O. Asogu

Economic and Financial Review

In this econometric revisitation of inflation in Nigeria, an extensive review of the literature and evidence has been attempted culminating in a specification of the various alternative hypotheses on the causes of inflation. While not ruling out the validity of several theories of inflation in the Nigerian situation, empirical evidence indicates that increases in real domestic produce or supply situation, especially food, and law cost of production of consumables, tended to ameliorate inflation. On the other hand, increases in government expenditure, especially deficits, tend to increase the money supply and worsen depreciation of the exchange rate, which in turn intensify …


A Review Of The Federal Government Fertilizer Subsidy Scheme In Nigeria, Grace O. Evbuomwan Sep 1991

A Review Of The Federal Government Fertilizer Subsidy Scheme In Nigeria, Grace O. Evbuomwan

Economic and Financial Review

This paper reviews the fertilizer subsidy scheme in Nigeria. Using descriptive statistics and econometric methods, the study shows that farmers' access to fertilizer has improved since the commencement of the subsidy scheme in 1976 and the direct involvement of the Federal Government in the procurement and distribution of the input. This also coincided with the period when remarkable improvements were recorded in the yield of virtually all the major crops, especially staples. The econometric analysis confirms that a positive correlation exists between fertilizer supply/consumption and output, while the level of subsidy on the input influences its consumption (utilization) and tends …


Stephen A. Meyer: "The U.S. As A Debtor Country: Causes, Prospects And Policy Implications" Business Review, Federal Reserve Bank Of Philadelphia, November/December, 1989 (13pp), P. I. Nwaoba Sep 1991

Stephen A. Meyer: "The U.S. As A Debtor Country: Causes, Prospects And Policy Implications" Business Review, Federal Reserve Bank Of Philadelphia, November/December, 1989 (13pp), P. I. Nwaoba

Economic and Financial Review

The author's focus in this paper is the analysis of the implications of increased net debt claims on the United States. In his opinion, while net inflow of foreign investment is welcome, there is the fear that excessive net claims on a country like U.S.A. may constitute a problem in the long-run. The author's concern centres on the probable adverse consequences of the growing status of U.S.A. as a net debtor nation and the implication for future generations of Americans in terms of standard of living and debt service burden. It is the author's view that this might also lead …


Understanding Nigeria's Flow Of Funds Accounts, Odoko F. O. Sep 1991

Understanding Nigeria's Flow Of Funds Accounts, Odoko F. O.

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The describes the flow of funds system of accounts and also indicate its analytical uses including how a change in real activity has been financed, the forecasting of interest rates and the effects of economic policy changes. The major steps in the preparation of the accounts were outlined. ln particular, the author indicated that sectoring in FOF accounts is institutionally defined. Some of the basic data are available only after a considerable delay, e.g., national accounts figures, while others have to be estimated (households) leading to residual errors, Nevertheless, the flow of funds system serves as a useful instrument even …


Adjustment Issues In Nigeria: Problems And Prospects, J. K. A. Olekah Sep 1991

Adjustment Issues In Nigeria: Problems And Prospects, J. K. A. Olekah

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This paper examines adjustment issues in Nigeria, with emphasis on identifying outstanding and emerging problems after SAP, ln achieving the above objective, the paper is divided into three ports as follows: Part I, discusses the main economic problems three years of Pre-SAP as well as analysing trends in major economic indicators and the factors underlying the trend, The main element and policy strategies of SAP are also examined in this part. Part ll analyses, three years of post-SAP with the view to highlighting outstanding and anticipated problems while Port lll is the prospects and concluding summary.


Government Industrial Policies In Respect Of Small And Medium Enterprises In Nigeria, K. M. Obitayo Sep 1991

Government Industrial Policies In Respect Of Small And Medium Enterprises In Nigeria, K. M. Obitayo

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The paper examines various government policies and their effects on the survival and growth of SMEs. It examines the concept of small or medium scale enterprise, what factors militate against their survival, growth and proliferation for which government policies have been formulated to address. The paper is structured broadly into four sections The first section gives an overview of the definition of SMEs, their characteristics and roles as well as recognised problems. Section ll discusses government policies for promoting SMEs. It reviews the monetary and fiscal policy measures adopted in respect of SMEs in Nigeria. Section lll appraises the impacts …


Nigeria's Insurance Industry In 1989, Central Bank Of Nigeria Cbn Sep 1991

Nigeria's Insurance Industry In 1989, Central Bank Of Nigeria Cbn

Economic and Financial Review

The growth in the number of insurance companies in Nigeria between 1988 and 1989 revealed the preference of the investors in the industry towards non-life underwriting business. In addition, only one out of the six new entrants into the industry was jointly owned. The unattractiveness of the industry to foreign investors was partly due to the perceived decreasing prosperity in the business as well as the unfavourable investment climate of the Nigerian economy. With many of the insurance companies now scheduled to be privatised, greater efficiency is expected in their operations, particularly among those previously controlled by the government. In …