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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.

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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 …

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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.

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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 …

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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.

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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 …

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The People's Bank Of Nigeria: Review And Update, J. A. Babalola Jul 1991

The People's Bank Of Nigeria: Review And Update, J. A. Babalola

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The paper reviews the establishment of the People's Bank in Nigeria. The paper is divided into five sections, Section one gives background to the establishment of the People's Bonk in Nigeria, section two discusses the concept and operational features of the Bank, section three appraises the operations, section four looks at the likely problems the Bank may face, while Section five discuses the prospects and conclude the Paper.

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The Role Of The Central Bank Of Nigeria In Promoting Agricultural Production And Export Trade In Nigeria, I. G. Garba Jul 1991

The Role Of The Central Bank Of Nigeria In Promoting Agricultural Production And Export Trade In Nigeria, I. G. Garba

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The paper examines Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) engagement in a variety of activities in the form of policies, programmes and project for the development of the Nigerian economy. ln particular, the promotion of agricultural production and export trade has been pursed to varying degrees using various policy instruments at its (CBN) disposal under changing national and international economic and political climate. The paper examine the development in these two key and complimentary activities and highlighting the changing economic situations. The prospects for the future are discussed based on the lessons of past experiences. The paper is rounded up with …

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The Role Of Central Bank Of Nigeria In The Relation To The Banking And Insurance Industries, Victor A. Odozi Jun 1991

The Role Of Central Bank Of Nigeria In The Relation To The Banking And Insurance Industries, Victor A. Odozi

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The financial services industry is on the threshold of a revolution. The advent of the Structural Adjustment Programme (SAP) in Mid-1986, with its underlying philosophy of liberalisation and deregulation, has brought about a proliferation of banks and non-bank financial institutions. Competition has intensified, there has been increased innovation and sophistication in product design and delivery. While the new changes have enhanced the opportunities for business and profits, they have also engendered challenges and problems calling for policy action. A number of banks arc suffering various degrees of distress manifested in liquidity problems and insolvency. The paper is in four parts: …

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The Role Of The Banking System In The Management Of The Economy, Philips Toyin Jun 1991

The Role Of The Banking System In The Management Of The Economy, Philips Toyin

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The objective of this paper is to examine and highlight the role of the banking system in the management of the economy, bearing in mind the lead role which financial capital plays in the development process. The paper is thus divided into three parts. Part I describes the evolution and growth of the banking system within the overall financial system. Part ll focuses on the role of the banking system in economic management while Part lll provides the summary and conclusion.

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Management Of The External Debt Of Nigeria, R. A. Olukale Jun 1991

Management Of The External Debt Of Nigeria, R. A. Olukale

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Debt management primarily involves five basic functions: policy, regulatory, operational, accounting, and statistical analysis. The policy involves coordination among the agencies with prime responsibility for the economic management of a country in the formulation of national debt policies and strategies. This paper is arranged in six parts. Part I is an over-view of global debts in selected developed and developing economies. Part ll addresses the origin and structure of Nigeria's external debt. Part lll discusses the causative factors of Nigeria's external debt and her external borrowing policy. Part lV highlights the debt relief proposals and the Nigeria's external debt profile. …

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Federal Government Policies In Respect Of Agricultural Finance, Godwill Ukpong, Usman Malgwi Jun 1991

Federal Government Policies In Respect Of Agricultural Finance, Godwill Ukpong, Usman Malgwi

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The objective of this paper is to identify some of the major policies pursued by government to increase agricultural output, with particular reference to agricultural finance and assess their effectiveness in terms of expectations and set targets. For ease of presentation, the paper is divided into three parts. Part 1 reviews past and current government policies on agricultural financing. Part 11 examines some specific measures taken and assesses their degree of effectiveness. Part 111 provides a Summary and Concluding remarks.

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Crowding-Out And Crowding-In Effects Of Policy Reforms In Developing Countries, Odozi A, Victor Jun 1991

Crowding-Out And Crowding-In Effects Of Policy Reforms In Developing Countries, Odozi A, Victor

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This paper discusses the interplay of crowding-out and crowding-in effects of policy reforms in the context of growth-oriented adjustment programs in developing countries, and to highlight some of the policy implications. A discussion of the nature and determinants of the two phenomena in a developing-country content is given in Section ll. Section lll presents some conclusions and practical implications of the analysis.

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The President's Address To The Chief Executives Of The Organised Private Sector On The 1991 Budget And Other Related Matters, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida Mar 1991

The President's Address To The Chief Executives Of The Organised Private Sector On The 1991 Budget And Other Related Matters, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida

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This was an address delivered by the formal President of Nigeria, His Excellency, Major General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida. He addresses economic and financial related matters.

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Perspective On Medium To Long-Term Outlook For The Nigerian Economy, Ahmed A. Alhaji Mar 1991

Perspective On Medium To Long-Term Outlook For The Nigerian Economy, Ahmed A. Alhaji

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"Perspectives on Medium to Long - term Outlook for the Nigerian Economy". The topic has been designed as a new slant to the familiar subject of Structural Adjustment Programme (SAP). The article provides insight to some of the causes of the economic crises in Nigeria and how it can be avoided.

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Backward Integration And Foreign Exchange Conservation, Usman. Mallam Lsmaila Mar 1991

Backward Integration And Foreign Exchange Conservation, Usman. Mallam Lsmaila

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Agricultural import substitution can play an important role in foreign exchange conservation in Nigeria since a significant proportion of local industries process agricultural raw materials, which are usually in short supply. This study examines some of the benefits associated with agricultural produce in boosting economic growth and enhancing external reserves.

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Foreign Exchange Policy And Management, Olukole A. R. Mar 1991

Foreign Exchange Policy And Management, Olukole A. R.

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The interdependence of countries in terms of trade has grown so much that, perhaps, "no country can lay absolute claim on self-sufficiency in its resource requirements or lay absolute claim on a perfectly balanced supply of resource" . By extension, since resources are limited and scarce, the need for policy formulation and management of the resources be comes inevitable. Accordingly, Part 1 of this paper highlights the foreign currency management tools. Part II discusses the policies in external economies. Part Ill deals in details with the foreign currency policy in Nigeria while Part IV gives the conclusion.

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C.B.N. Monetary And Credit Policy: Concept, Administration And Guidelines For 1991, Onyido C. B, Mar 1991

C.B.N. Monetary And Credit Policy: Concept, Administration And Guidelines For 1991, Onyido C. B,

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This paper carries out a discussion of the application of the monetary and credit poli.cy measures that are in force in the light of prevailing economic circumstances. The paper is divided into Five Parts. While Part One examines the concept, objectives and instruments of monetary policy, Part Two deals with monetary and credit policy administration in Nigeria. In Part Three, the policy stance under SAP is discussed and in Part Four, the monetary and credit policy measures for 1991 are reviewed. The final Part, Five, is the summary

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Interest Rate Behaviour Since Deregulation, Oresotu F. O. Mar 1991

Interest Rate Behaviour Since Deregulation, Oresotu F. O.

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This paper examines the effects of interest rates with reference to deregulation of various sector of the economy. The interest rates used in this part of the paper are the commercial bank rates. This bas not affected the analysis as the commercial bank rates are in general lower than those of the merchant banks.

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The Challenges Of Strategic Planning In The Banking Industry In The 1990s., Ibi Ajayi Dec 1990

The Challenges Of Strategic Planning In The Banking Industry In The 1990s., Ibi Ajayi

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Development within the overall economy inevitably have direct impacts on the environment and regulatory framework within which banks operate. Similarly, the operational efficiency of the banks or other wise in bringing to fruition the social and economic yearnings of the state has dire impact on the society. it is the realisation of this linkage that has led some commentators to assert that the banking sector is both the hand-maid and mid-wife of the economy. what is true also is that finance is the key to investment and investment leads to growth. Furthermore, the paper discusses what is strategic planning?; Change …

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The Phenomenal Growth Of The Nigerian Banking Industry In The 1980'S And The Need For Strategic Planning In The 1990'S., Esan Ogunleye Dec 1990

The Phenomenal Growth Of The Nigerian Banking Industry In The 1980'S And The Need For Strategic Planning In The 1990'S., Esan Ogunleye

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The growth of the banking industry in Nigeria especially in the last half of the 1980's had been of considerable interest to both citizens of this country and foreigner alike. Hence, the leap in the number of licensed banks had been described as anything from remarkable to phenomenal. There has also been diverse opinion about the effect of the increasing number of banks in the system. while some regard it as a healthy development, others see it as very unsettling.

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Computerisation As A Strategy For Achieving Medium/ Long Term Competitiveness In The Nigerian Banking Industry., S. K. Adebowale Dec 1990

Computerisation As A Strategy For Achieving Medium/ Long Term Competitiveness In The Nigerian Banking Industry., S. K. Adebowale

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The Banking act 1969 defined "Banking" as the business of receiving monies from outside sources as deposits irrespective of the payment of interest, and the granting of money loans and acceptable bills. The paper examines the computerisation of banking in Nigeria; Why computers are useful in banking in Nigeria. Finally the author is of the opinion that computerisation can be utilised as part of an overall bank management strategy to increase share of business and increase profitability.

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Banks-Customers Relations: Implications For Strategic Planning., Chris Ochonogor Dec 1990

Banks-Customers Relations: Implications For Strategic Planning., Chris Ochonogor

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The paper examines Banks-customers relations and how it will help in strategic planning. ln dealing with this subject, the paper considered three facets. The legal relationship and the impact of the public relations and marketing aspects as they effect banking and banking business, and the implication for strategic planning.

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Concepts, Assumptions And Scope Of Strategic Planning., Boniface Chizea Dr Dec 1990

Concepts, Assumptions And Scope Of Strategic Planning., Boniface Chizea Dr

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Strategic planning is a systematic and formalised approach to a realistic determination of the banks objectives, goals and strategies. The operatives and word here is realistic for their is no organisation without objectives. The article discusses the elaborate procedure adopted by a bank intent on introducing formalised planning. It highlighted loopholes to be avoided if the bank is to have any chance of seeing its plan implemented. Finally, the author shared the experience of United Bank for Africa (UBA), limited in strategic planning.

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The Mechanics For Evolving A Strategic Planning Culture In An Organization., O J. Oni Dr Dec 1990

The Mechanics For Evolving A Strategic Planning Culture In An Organization., O J. Oni Dr

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This paper examines the concept of planning culture in an organisation. It discusses the concept of organisational culture; the mechanics for evolving strategic planning culture; organisation structure and concludes with some suggestions for developing a culture of strategic planning. This includes: The style of planning should be participatory. lf the plan is to be meaningful and a sound basis for future action, the Planning team must include adequate representation at senior management level and its terms of reference and underlying Purpose must be known and understood throughout those parts of the organisation whose activities will be affected; the scope of …

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Debt Crisis In The West African Sub-Region: Which Way Out?, M A. Uduebo Oct 1990

Debt Crisis In The West African Sub-Region: Which Way Out?, M A. Uduebo

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The resolution of the debt problem has continued to engage the attention of the international community. In reaction to the problem, many debtor countries have adopted structural adjustment programmes and various proposals have been espoused and, in some cases, implemented. Nevertheless, the debt crisis is far from being resolved. It is now patently clear that a more realistic solution to the problem is needed in the 1990s to break the debt trap. This forum graced by eminent bankers, offers another opportunity to re-examine the salient issues and proffer new ideas and suggestions on how best to address the situation. The …

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Central Bank Marches Forward, Ola O. Vincent Dec 1978

Central Bank Marches Forward, Ola O. Vincent

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This paper by the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Ola Vincent highlights major developments in the organization, structure and management practices of the Bank. The feature is an extract from the Governor's address at the Branch Controllers' Conference held in October, 1978.

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Banking In The Eighties, Nurudeen Oladapo Dec 1978

Banking In The Eighties, Nurudeen Oladapo

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The paper is an excerpts from the address of Professor Oladapo, acting Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos at the opening of the 13th Annual Banking Seminar held at the university of Lagos in October 1978. He discusses some of the challenges associated with lending from financial houses in Nigeria in the 1970s and hopes that Banking in the 80s would be a socially responsible financial system which will stimulate growth and creativity within the economy, and serve as an agent for mobilising the resources of society.

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The Banking Environment, S. O. Ogundipe Dec 1978

The Banking Environment, S. O. Ogundipe

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The paper is a lecture delivered by Mr. S. O. Ogundipe at the 13th Annual Banking Seminar. The paper presents an overview of the banking environment in Nigeria categorizing them in three phases namely: phase I (period up to 1960), Phase ll (1970- 1976), and phase III (blame for banks). The paper further propose for reform of the banking system.

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Development Of Manpower, A. O.G Otiti Dec 1978

Development Of Manpower, A. O.G Otiti

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The paper examines the manpower problems of the Nigerian banking industry and further highlights the role of central banks, commercial and merchant banks and tertiary institutions in manpower development. The paper makes useful suggestions as to how to improve the situation and recommended the establishment of central bank training school.

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