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A Framework For Oil Price Benchmark Determination: Lessons For Nigeria, Taiwo H. Sanni, Bassey D. Akpan
A Framework For Oil Price Benchmark Determination: Lessons For Nigeria, Taiwo H. Sanni, Bassey D. Akpan
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The main thrust of this paper is to draw lessons of experience from other selected oil producing countries. the outcome of the study is expected to help in strengthening Nigeria's oil price framework in line with international best practice. Section 2 dwells on the theoretical and literature review on oil based fiscal rule, while section 3 presents the framework for oil price benchmark determination and section 4 examines those factors capable of stimulating determination of oil price benchmark, lastly section 5 discusses some lessons of experience from Nigeria and then the conclusion.
Nigeria 2002- 2012: High Economic Growth Rate, High Incidence Of Poverty, Why?, Mbutor O. Mbutor, Uba, I. Al-Hassan
Nigeria 2002- 2012: High Economic Growth Rate, High Incidence Of Poverty, Why?, Mbutor O. Mbutor, Uba, I. Al-Hassan
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Contrary to the widely held opinion that it is unthinkable that the Nigerian economy would have grown at the rate it did in the last decade and yet the incidence of poverty persisted, even grew higher, growth could actually occur without increasing employment or reducing poverty. This is possible if the economy were allowed to grow without a conscious effort to direct the direction of growth to the policymakers to make concerted efforts to smoothen the path of growth and introduce policies that will make growth pro-poor programmes is the one being currently pursued by the Central Bank of Nigeria, …
Fuel Subsidy And Other Unproductive Public Expenditures Removal: A Pragmatic Approach To Restructure And Transform The Nigerian Economy, Lawrence O. Akinboyo
Fuel Subsidy And Other Unproductive Public Expenditures Removal: A Pragmatic Approach To Restructure And Transform The Nigerian Economy, Lawrence O. Akinboyo
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While the short term measures to reduce recurrent expenditure are necessary conditions for fiscal sustainability, the long term imperative is to increase revenue. Thus, efforts should be made by the fiscal authorities in Nigeria to pursue the policy of balancing of expenditure with revenue improvements. The issues of the underperformance of the capital budget should be reversed before savings from cuts in recurrent expenditure can be diverted to the financing of capital expenditure. From the analysis, we say that removal of fuel subsidy would no doubt have some social and economic hardship on the people in the short run, However, …
Financial Inclusion Initiatives And National Economic Development, Paul N. Eluhaiwe
Financial Inclusion Initiatives And National Economic Development, Paul N. Eluhaiwe
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The paper present a clear understanding of the term financial inclusion, its role in economic development, measures being adopted to forge financial inclusion by selected countries and the attempt being made by Nigerian to follow suit. Section two of this paper gives an overview of the concept financial inclusion, section three highlights the difference between financial inclusion and economic development. Section four presents country experiences on financial inclusion followed by highlights of the current state of financial inclusion in Nigeria.
Financial Inclusion In Nigeria: Measurements And Lessons, David Olu Ajakaiye, Afolabi Olowookere
Financial Inclusion In Nigeria: Measurements And Lessons, David Olu Ajakaiye, Afolabi Olowookere
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The operations of financial systems are crucial to people’s savings, credit, payment and risk management needs. More importantly, the inclusiveness of this system tends to benefit the poor and other disadvantaged groups in the society (Demirguckunt and Klapper, 2012). In the definition of the Centre for Financial Inclusion, “Full Financial Inclusion is a state in which all people who can use them have access to a suite of quality financial services, provided at affordable prices, in a convenient manner, and with dignity for the client” (Gardeva and Rynne, 2011). This entails building a financial system that serves as many people …
Communicating Financial Inclusion Policy In Nigeria: The Role Of The Media, Frank Aigbogun
Communicating Financial Inclusion Policy In Nigeria: The Role Of The Media, Frank Aigbogun
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has shown great foresight in the effort to ensure that greater numbers of Nigerians that are currently financially excluded are brought into the fold, through effective policy initiatives that are hinged on global best practices. For instance, in 2012 the Bank incorporated information and knowledge that will eventually lead to the formulation to amend existing regulatory frameworks, including recommendations on microfinance, mobile financial services (MFS) and agent banking. The CBN’s aim of educating and imparting skills on financial system inclusion to journalists who through their media would inform the general public about this all-important …
Design, Implications And Analysis Of Household Survey: Practical Issues To Note, O. O. Akanji
Design, Implications And Analysis Of Household Survey: Practical Issues To Note, O. O. Akanji
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This paper is to enhance the analytic processes of survey data as generated in the established household survey framework for economic policy management and decision making. The paper is divided into four sections. Section 1 is the introduction while Section 2 is the descriptive statistics emphasizing the models that bring out the relationship between the survey variables, Section 4 concludes and proffers recommendations.
Unemployment And Economic Growth In Nigeria: An Empirical Re-Examination, Emmanuel Ating Onwioduokit
Unemployment And Economic Growth In Nigeria: An Empirical Re-Examination, Emmanuel Ating Onwioduokit
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This paper investigates the relationship between unemployment and economic growth in Nigeria through the implementation of the Okun’s law using the data from 1980 to 2013. The result indicates that the Okun’s law cannot be confirmed for Nigeria as the Okun’s co-efficient though properly signed was not significant at conventional level. As a result economic policies allied to demand management might not have the desired outcome of reducing unemployment in the country. Thus, the implementation of economic policy learning towards structural change and reforms in the labour market would be more appropriate to reduce unemployment in Nigeria.
How Would Non-Interest Banking Affect The Effectiveness Of Monetary Policy In Nigeria, Yusuf Adamu
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.
Core Resources Of Corporate Strategy And Performance-Oriented Bank Management Practice: A Lesson For Nigeria, Andrew O. Agbada
Core Resources Of Corporate Strategy And Performance-Oriented Bank Management Practice: A Lesson For Nigeria, Andrew O. Agbada
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In the past three decades, the Nigerian banking industry has suffered from a host of vices namely miss-management, financial misappropriation, administrative recklessness, etcetera, reflecting incompetence on all levels of management and those have had dire consequences in the economy. In an attempt to re-position the industry on the path of performance, different governments in the past took various corrective steps to no avail. Thus this study seeks to explore the Core Resources of Corporate Strategy and Performance-oriented Bank Management best practice with a view to creating sustainable best practices in bank management in Nigeria. The findings from the study are …
The Role Of Financial Literacy And Consumer Protection In Fostering Financial Inclusion, Dutse Umma
The Role Of Financial Literacy And Consumer Protection In Fostering Financial Inclusion, Dutse Umma
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The objective of this paper is to establish the link on how financial consumer protection efforts and financial literacy initiatives help bring people on board the formal financial system. Among the key mandate of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is the promotion of a sound financial system, while a stable financial system cannot be easily captured in a few words, the attributes that could be demonstrated in a system that is described as financially stable will include public confidence and trust in the institutional framework. Financial stability, therefore, serves to instill confidence in users of financial services. It encourages …
Viable Agent Banking And Mobile Payment System In Nigeria, Fatokun Dipo
Viable Agent Banking And Mobile Payment System In Nigeria, Fatokun Dipo
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Agent banking and Mobile payments, especially in developing economies are rapidly evolving and having tremendous impact on the economies and lives of its citizenry. In addition to reducing costs, these new service offering channel help to encourage customers to use financial services more often, as locations are close by and in places where the customers are familiar with. In light of the afore-mentioned, the Central Bank of Nigeria noted the rapid growth of mobile telephony and the need to leverage existing business network infrastructure as a practical and well thought-out strategy for driving financial inclusion of the unbanked in Nigeria.
Interoperability And Infrastructure Sharing Among Financial Services Providers, Akinwunmi O. Akinniyi
Interoperability And Infrastructure Sharing Among Financial Services Providers, Akinwunmi O. Akinniyi
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This paper seek to explore the issues around interoperability and infrastructure sharing among financial services providers. especially in the context of o developing notion with the aim of highlighting on efficient path to successful implementation of the concepts. Following this introduction is on attempt to underscore the importance of shared infrastructure. The section ll identifies some key criteria for determining candidate infrastructure for sharing. Section lll is a consideration of pathways to achieving shared and interoperable infrastructure. Section lV contains suggested recommendations for implementation and conclusions.
Rationale For Financial System Regulation And Supervision: A Global Perspective, Victor Ekpu
Rationale For Financial System Regulation And Supervision: A Global Perspective, Victor Ekpu
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The paper examines the enormous role of financial institutions, especially banks to the efficient functioning of the economy. The shortcomings of regulation and supervision, notwithstanding, one can argue that because of the special role that financial institutions play in the economy and the economic and social costs to society of their eventual failure, it is obvious that leaving the forces of demand and supply to bear will have adverse implications on the economy and the living standards of the nation's citizens. lt is on this note that i expound on the various reasons for financial system regulation in section 2. …
Understanding The Bretton Woods Institutions (Bwis) With Particular Reference To The International Monetary Fund (Imf), Adeniyi O. Adenuga, Osaretin Evbuomwan
Understanding The Bretton Woods Institutions (Bwis) With Particular Reference To The International Monetary Fund (Imf), Adeniyi O. Adenuga, Osaretin Evbuomwan
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The objective of this paper is to examine and discuss the workings of the Bretton Woods institution with particular focus on the international Monetary Fund (lMF). This is to enhance understanding of the expanded role of the lMF. The paper is divided into five parts. First is the introduction, Part ll, explains the IMF's role in the world economy, while Part lll presents relationships between the Fund and its members, highlighting member obligation to the Fund and Fund's obligation to its members. ln Port lV, the expanded roles of the Fund are discussed, while the conclusion is contained in Part …
Diaspora Bonds: A Viable Source Of External Financing For Nigeria?, Omolara O. Duke
Diaspora Bonds: A Viable Source Of External Financing For Nigeria?, Omolara O. Duke
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The paper examines the need for external funding, arises from the inadequacy of domestic sources of funds to meet supply gaps and balance of payments (BOP) challenges and the potentials of Nigeria sourcing external financing through the issuance of Diaspora bonds. Following this introduction, Section ll reviews conceptual and empirical literature as well as country experiences on Diaspora bonds issuance. Section lll, discusses the bond market in Nigeria. ln Section lV. the prospects and challenges of issuing Diaspora bonds in Nigeria were highlighted. Section V concludes the paper.
The Effect Of Global Financial Crisis On The Nigerian Capital Market: Lessons For Monetary Policy, Sunday Ogwuche Ameh
The Effect Of Global Financial Crisis On The Nigerian Capital Market: Lessons For Monetary Policy, Sunday Ogwuche Ameh
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The paper assesses the effect of the financial crisis on the Nigerian Capital market, and lessons for monetary policy with a view to providing valuable inputs that can be used to update policy decisions in Nigerian economy as well as examining the historical perspective of the recent global financial crisis.
Managing Diversity And Inclusion In The Central Bank Of Nigeria: Prospects And Challenges, Job A. Olorunshola
Managing Diversity And Inclusion In The Central Bank Of Nigeria: Prospects And Challenges, Job A. Olorunshola
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This paper discusses key issues in managing diversity and inclusion in the CBN for organizational effectiveness. It is organized into five sections. Section Two, following the introduction, provides some theoretical background while section Three x-rays evidence of diversity and inclusion the CBN. Section Four discusses the key challenges and the way-forward in diversity and inclusion management in the Bonk. The last section concludes the paper.
Sources And Application Of Funds In Non Interest Banking Regime, A. S. Abdulkarim
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.
Overview And Conceptual Issues Of Non-Interest Banking In Nigeria, B. A. Umar
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.
The Legal And Regulatory Framework For Non-Interest Banking In Nigeria, A. Atta
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
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.
Monetary Integration: The West African Experience, Emmanuel Ating Onwioduokit
Monetary Integration: The West African Experience, Emmanuel Ating Onwioduokit
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This paper discusses the experience of monetary integration in West Africa. The second part of the paper presents on historical overview of monetary integration in West Africa. Part lll briefly examines the Union Economique et Monetoire Ouest Africaine (UEMOA). Part lV discusses the Second Monetary Zone in West Africa (WAMZ), while Part V contains performance assessment of the ECOWAS Monetary Cooperation Programme. The Lingering Challenges ore outlined in Port Vl. Part Vll contains some concluding remarks.
Exploiting Public Private Partnership As A Tool For Infrastructure Development In Nigeria., Sani F. Mohammed
Exploiting Public Private Partnership As A Tool For Infrastructure Development In Nigeria., Sani F. Mohammed
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The paper highlights the importance of infrastructure development to economic growth and the need for government to toke a more strategic approach to tackling its dearth in Nigeria stressing the need to consider the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) as the preferred public infrastructure procurement option. This was in the light of the fact that the traditional procurement methods hove proved ineffective due to the growing competition for limited state funds, and the citizens' higher expectations for efficient services in critical sectors such as power, transportation, waste management. etc. The paper also reviewed the literature on PPP, its models, benefits and examples …
Ecowas Single Currency By Year 2020: The Need For Timely And Reliable Data To Enhance The Achievement Of The Convergence Criteria, Olorunyomi L. Akinboyo
Ecowas Single Currency By Year 2020: The Need For Timely And Reliable Data To Enhance The Achievement Of The Convergence Criteria, Olorunyomi L. Akinboyo
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The issue of single currency in West Africa has long been on the agenda of the political and monetary authorities since the inception of ECOWAS in 1975. The principal aim of economic and monetary integration effort was to expand intra-community trade. As obtained in other regional blocks especially in the euro area where a single currency the, 'Euro' is used. ECOWAS identified a number of impediments to the development of inter-regional trade. which include multiplicity of currencies, widespread controls and restrictions on exchange transactions. Consequently, member central banks and other relevant agencies adopted brood and diverse set of statistical data, …
Money And Inflation: Evaluating The Effectiveness Of Monetary Policy In Nigeria, Mbutor O. Mbutor, Okafor Ifeanyi Izuchukwu, Ameh Oguche Sunday
Money And Inflation: Evaluating The Effectiveness Of Monetary Policy In Nigeria, Mbutor O. Mbutor, Okafor Ifeanyi Izuchukwu, Ameh Oguche Sunday
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The paper establishes the relationship between monetary policy and inflation.
A Common Economic Space For The West African Monetary Zone (Wamz): Imperatives For Financial Systems Development, A. O. Adenuga, K. K. Ogunjuiba, M. E. Obiechina
A Common Economic Space For The West African Monetary Zone (Wamz): Imperatives For Financial Systems Development, A. O. Adenuga, K. K. Ogunjuiba, M. E. Obiechina
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The international financial turmoil of the 21 century has provoked much reflection and analysis within the international community on ways to strengthen the international financial architecture. It left behind important lessons, while exposing the limitations of individual country policy frameworks for preventing a systemic crisis. However, the issue of whether a common economic space is feasible within the West African Monetary Zone is still doubtful, given current efforts towards monetary union in Sub-Saharan Africa. This paper adopts an empirical review approach, identifying benefits and key constraints to a common economic space in the WAMZ vis-à-vis macroeconomic development in the WAMZ, …
Nigerian Sovereign Wealth Fund (Swf): Lessons From Existing Swf, M. U. Yakub
Nigerian Sovereign Wealth Fund (Swf): Lessons From Existing Swf, M. U. Yakub
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This paper examines the merits and demerits of some existing SWFs with the view of drawing some lessons of experience for Nigeria to establish its own SWF. Following this introduction, the paper in section two outlines the objective of SWF, section three discusses the merits and demerits of SWF, while section four examines countries experiences and section five dwells on the institutional framework for the fund and section six provides policy recommendation.
Liquidity Forecasting: Nigeria's Experience, Abdulrasheed Zubair
Liquidity Forecasting: Nigeria's Experience, Abdulrasheed Zubair
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This paper discusses the experience of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in liquidity forecasting by examining the key components of the Central Bank balance sheet. The paper is divided into four sections; following this, is section two which discusses the conceptual framework. Section three covers Nigerian experience in liquidity forecasting and techniques employed while section four contains the challenges of liquidity forecasting in Nigeria and the way forward and lastly, section five concludes the paper.
Strategy For Economic Development In South Korea: Lessons For Nigeria, B. N. Yaaba
Strategy For Economic Development In South Korea: Lessons For Nigeria, B. N. Yaaba
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The paper is organized into six sections; introduction, section two presents on overview of Korea's economic development, section three looks of the success factors. Section four examines the emerging challenges while section five draws some lesson for Nigeria from the Korean experience and section six concludes the paper.