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Infusion Of Private Sector Capital In Rural Infrastructure Building In Lagos State, E. D. Balogun
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
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
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
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
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 …
An Econometric Analysis Of The Nature And Causes Of Inflation In Nigeria, J. O. Asogu
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
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
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 …
Nigeria's Insurance Industry In 1989, Central Bank Of Nigeria Cbn
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 …
Regling, Klaus P. "New Financing Approaches In The Debt Strategy" Finance And Development: March 1988, Vol. 25, No. 1, Pp.6 - 9, G. C. Onuoha
Economic and Financial Review
The review summarises the author's analysis of the various financing techniques. Apart from a few technical points, the write up is self-explanatory and interesting to read. Discussed in it are some of the advantages and constraints in the use of some of the financing techniques. While agreeing with the author on some of the advantages and shortcomings of the financing techniques, there is the need to point out issues which the author failed to take into consideration.
Developments In The Agricultural Sector In The Fourth Quarter Of 1990, Central Bank Of Nigeria Cbn
Developments In The Agricultural Sector In The Fourth Quarter Of 1990, Central Bank Of Nigeria Cbn
Economic and Financial Review
Given these positive developments, overall output of staple crops, rose at the end of the quarter, by 10.2 per cent compared with 4.9 per cent in the corresponding period of the previous year. Livestock production increased by 0.6 per cent in contrast to a decline of 0.7 per cent in the fourth quarter of 1989. However, the performance of the agricultural sector was moderated slightly by a few reports of drought and pests outbreaks in Bomo, Kano, Katsina and Sokoto States, where some field crops such as millet, sorghum and cowpeas were destroyed, while erosion and flood threatened crop production …
Perspectives On Medium To Long-Term Outlook For The Nigerian Economy, Abdulkadir Ahmed
Perspectives On Medium To Long-Term Outlook For The Nigerian Economy, Abdulkadir Ahmed
Economic and Financial Review
The Nigerian economy was in a deplorable state prior to the introduction of various policy and structural reforms in 1986. During the period of oil boom (1973-80), the production and consumption patterns in the country became import- dependent. With the collapse of oil prices in mid-1981, a foreign exchange crisis emerged. Foreign exchange earnings declined from US $25.9 billion in 1980 to $7.2 billion in 1986 with adverse consequences for the economy. The balance of payments came under severe pressures, swinging from a surplus ofN2.4 billion in 1980 to a large deficit of N3.0 billion in 1982. External debt increased …
Exchange Rate Policy And The Structural Adjustment Programme In African Countries: Case Studies Of Zambia, Kenya, Ghana And Nigeria, S. E. Omoruyi
Exchange Rate Policy And The Structural Adjustment Programme In African Countries: Case Studies Of Zambia, Kenya, Ghana And Nigeria, S. E. Omoruyi
Economic and Financial Review
The purpose of this paper is to review the experiences of some selected countries in Africa- Zambia, Kenya, Ghana and Nigeria- that have implemented adjustment programmes supported by the use of IMF resources, focusing largely on the role of their exchange rate policies. The paper is divided into four parts. Part I highlights the policy targets/objectives and instruments of structural adjustment and discusses in some detail.the role of exchange rate in the programmes of the countries under reference. In Part II, a theoretical analysis is undertaken of exchange rate concepts and the typology of the transmission mechanism linking exchange rate …
Foreign Private Investment Survey In 1988, Central Bank Of Nigeria Cbn
Foreign Private Investment Survey In 1988, Central Bank Of Nigeria Cbn
Economic and Financial Review
Although the 1988 survey on Foreign Private Investment showed that there was an increase in the net capital inflow through the Nigerian/foreign jointly-owned companies, a closer look revealed that the 22 per cent increase in the level of the gross inflow of capital over the 1987 level was merely due to naira exchange rate depreciation of 222 per cent between December 1987 and December 1988. Net investments by alien entrepreneurs continued to be dominated by unsettled liabilities to their overseas trading partners while the relative share of equity investments was relatively small, inspite of the Structural Adjustment Programme (SAP) which …
Financial Deregulation, The Demand For Money And Monetary Policy In Australia, By P.A.V. Swamy And George S. Tavlas Imf Staff Papers, Vol. 36, No. 1, March 1989, F. O. Odoko
Economic and Financial Review
The paper covers an important subject matter that is of relevance to the N"igerian economy in 'View of our recent experiences, with deregulation in general and in particular of the financial sector. The experience of the Australian financial system in the era of regulation was quite similar to the Nigerian experience. The sprouting and blossoming of finance houses in the face of strict regulation prior to policy reforms is a case in point. Thus, useful lessons can be drawn for our benefit through a thorough review of this paper. The paper examines the factors which informed the process of financial …
Developments In Industrial Sector In The Fourth Quarter Of 1990, Central Bank Of Nigeria Cbn
Developments In Industrial Sector In The Fourth Quarter Of 1990, Central Bank Of Nigeria Cbn
Economic and Financial Review
The industrial sector recorded modest improvement in the fourth quarter of 1990. At 262.8 (1972=100), the index of industrial production showed increases of 7.8 and 4.2 per cent over the levels in the third quarter of 1990 and the fourth quarter of 1989, respectively. The improvement was attributed largely to illcreases of 7.2 and 3.6 per cent in mining and manufacturing output, respectively. Electricity consumption index, on the other hand, fel] below the level in the corresponding quarter of the previous year by 1.7 per cent.
The National Housing Policy By Federal Ministry Of Works And Housing, Federal Republic Of Nigeria February 1991, O. O. Akanji
The National Housing Policy By Federal Ministry Of Works And Housing, Federal Republic Of Nigeria February 1991, O. O. Akanji
Economic and Financial Review
The document being reviewed is a book of forty-eight pages divided into nine chapters, highlighting three basic areas, viz: Land Development, Financing and Building Materials. Chapter one introduces the need for the Federal Government to come up with the new policy while chapter two outlines the goals and objectives of the Housing Policy (see Annexure 1). Chapters 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 discuss the details of the strategies and the tools for achieving the goals and objectives, while chapter 9 states how the objectives will be monitored and evaluate.J.
Statistics (December 1990), Central Bank Of Nigeria Cbn
Statistics (December 1990), Central Bank Of Nigeria Cbn
Economic and Financial Review
This is a statistical representation of economic activities in Nigeria in December 1990
Developments In Money, Credit And Banking In The Fourth Quarter Of 1990, Central Bank Of Nigeria Cbn
Developments In Money, Credit And Banking In The Fourth Quarter Of 1990, Central Bank Of Nigeria Cbn
Economic and Financial Review
The growth of the money stock maintained the high tempo observed since the third quarter. The acceleration was influenced by the sharp rise in foreign assets ( net) of the banking system and the increase in credit (net) to the domestic economy. Credit (net) to the government sector rose sharply while merchant banks' credit to the private sector was excessive. The expansion in the number and activities of commercial and merchant banks continued into the fourth quarter. The banks' assets and deposit liabilities increased substantially. The overall liquidity of the commercial banks increased while that of the merchant banks decreased …
Developments In The Financial Markets In The Fourth Quarter Of 1990, Central Bank Of Nigeria Cbn
Developments In The Financial Markets In The Fourth Quarter Of 1990, Central Bank Of Nigeria Cbn
Economic and Financial Review
Activity on the capital market w~ mixed and varied during the fourth quarter. The tempo of activity in the new issues market was very high in contrast'-to developments in the secondary market. The number of stockbroking firms increased from 76 in the third quarter to 80 in the fourth quarter of the year. Also, the unit trust scheme was launched during the quarter. Both the primary and secondary segments of the money market were quite active during the quarter. Total money market instruments outstanding increased substantially while the volume of rediscounts also increased appreciably.
Developments In The Retail Market Prices Of Selected Consumer Items In Lagos Areas During The Fourth Quarter Of 1990, Central Bank Of Nigeria Cbn
Developments In The Retail Market Prices Of Selected Consumer Items In Lagos Areas During The Fourth Quarter Of 1990, Central Bank Of Nigeria Cbn
Economic and Financial Review
The retail price of some selected consumer items in the Lagos Area rose marginally during the fourth quarter of 1990. The report of the survey conducted by CBN revealed that the prices of 37 out of the 69 commodities sampled increased when compared to their levels in the preceding quarter. Overall, the index of consumer prices was 2238 (1975=100), representing an increase of 2. 7 per cent over the level in the preceding quarter and 6.8 per cent when compared to the corresponding quarter of 1989 (see Table 1). All components of the consumer basket surveyed exhibited increases in prices, …
Developments In The External Sector During The Fourth Quarter Of 1990, Central Bank Of Nigeria Cbn
Developments In The External Sector During The Fourth Quarter Of 1990, Central Bank Of Nigeria Cbn
Economic and Financial Review
The external sector came under more severe pressure during the fourth quarter of 1990. This was attributed to developments in both foreign exchange receipts and outpayments. While foreign exchange receipts declined by 9.1 per cent, outpayments rose by 23.4 per cent from their levels in the third quarter. As a result of these developments, the overall movement in foreign exchange, which showed a slight surplus in the third quarter of 1990 vis-a-vis the fourth quarter of 1989, turned around to a deficit of $390.3 million in the fourth quarter of 1990. This is significant since it was the only quarter …
Nigeria's Insurance Industry In 1987, Central Bank Of Nigeria Cbn
Nigeria's Insurance Industry In 1987, Central Bank Of Nigeria Cbn
Economic and Financial Review
Important rughlights of the report include the fact that Insurance business was prosperous in 1987 as the income of insurers rose significantly faster than their expenditures. However, the prosperity affected the companies in the nonlife business more as the premium income of life insurance companies declined sharply in 1987 during which period their expenditure also increased. In terms of ownership, the prosperity accrued mainly to wholly indigenous non-life companies most, as these companies dominated the more lucrative aspects of insurance business in 1987. Another important point in the report is the fact that minimum paid-up capital stipulated in the Insurance …
Developments In The Agricultural Sector During The Second Quarter Of 1989, Central Bank Of Nigeria Cbn
Developments In The Agricultural Sector During The Second Quarter Of 1989, Central Bank Of Nigeria Cbn
Economic and Financial Review
There was a renewed optimism during the quarter that substantial growth in output could occur during the year, if the improvement in weather conditions and production environment was sustained. Available data showed that average monthly rainfall during the quarter was 177.53mm, representing a substantial rise over the 15 .4mm of the preceding quarter (which experienced an unusually prolonged dry spell) and about 18.3 per cent over the level of 150.1mm in the corresponding period of 1988. The distribution pattern showed that all the states of the Federation recorded rains during the quarter.
Developments In The Industrial Sector In The Second Quarter Of 1989, Central Bank Of Nigeria Cbn
Developments In The Industrial Sector In The Second Quarter Of 1989, Central Bank Of Nigeria Cbn
Economic and Financial Review
Aggregate industrial output improved during the second quarter of the year in spite of the problems of high production costs and liquidity constraints. The index of industrial production at 225.6 (1972 = 100) increased by 6.7 and 3.6. per cent over its levels 'in the corresponding quarter of 1988 and the first quarter of 1989, respectively (see table I). Compared with its level in the corresponding quarter of 1988, the rise in industrial output was accounted for by the respective increases of 20.6 and 2.4 per cent in mining and manufacturing output which outweighed the decline of 2.8 per cent …
Private Business In Developing Countries: Improved Prospects By Guy P. Pfeffermann, M. Ajayi
Private Business In Developing Countries: Improved Prospects By Guy P. Pfeffermann, M. Ajayi
Economic and Financial Review
The paper is divided into five sections as follows: Background. Growth prospects, Prospects for the Private sector in Developing countries. Privatisation, and Foreign Direct Investment. The background section appraised some of the economic policies pursued and developments in developing countries in the last 2 decades. The section emphasised the existence of interdependence of the effect of economic policies and conditions of the developed and developing countries. For instance, the author stressed that the recent slow-down of growth in IJie developing countries has been one of the factors holding back the growth of output in the OECD countries.
Developments In The Financial System During The Second Quarter Of 1989, Central Bank Of Nigeria Cbn
Developments In The Financial System During The Second Quarter Of 1989, Central Bank Of Nigeria Cbn
Economic and Financial Review
The financial system was under intense pressure in the second quarter of 1989 following the measures adopted by the monetary authorities to reduce the liquidity of the banking system and thereby combat the inflationary pressure in the economy and continued depreciation of the Naira exchange rate. The gradual strengthening of the squeeze on liquidity was accompanied by liquidity crisis among some banks towards the end of the quarter.
Stock Market Report For The Second Quarter Of 1989, Central Bank Of Nigeria Cbn
Stock Market Report For The Second Quarter Of 1989, Central Bank Of Nigeria Cbn
Economic and Financial Review
The main event that dominated the transactions on the Nigerian Stock Exchange during the second quarter, 1989 was the compulsory transfer of the accounts of ministries and parastatals from the commercial and merchant banks to the CBN. In an attempt to raise their liquidity positions the banks and other private holders of Federal Government Development Stocks unloaded their holdings of the stocks on the Exchange. Consequently, the total volume of stocks traded rose from 14.9 million in 6558 deals during the first quarter of 1989 to 270.9 million in 8307 deals in the quarter under review. Compared with the corresponding …
Developments In The Retail Prices Of Selected Consumer Items In Lagos Area During The Second Quarter Of 1989, Central Bank Of Nigeria Cbn
Developments In The Retail Prices Of Selected Consumer Items In Lagos Area During The Second Quarter Of 1989, Central Bank Of Nigeria Cbn
Economic and Financial Review
The results obtained from the price surveys of selected consumer items in the Lagos Area during the second quarter of 1989, indicated an upward movement in the prices of most of the items sampled. While some items recorded modest price declines below the level in the first quarter of 1989, these declines were not enough to offset the increases noticed in all the component price indices. Most of the traders interviewed during the surveys attributed the increase in prices mainly to rising costs of production inputs, and transportation as well as excess demand pressures on agricultural commodities.
Developments In The External Sector During The Second Quarter Of 1989, Central Bank Of Nigeria Cbn
Developments In The External Sector During The Second Quarter Of 1989, Central Bank Of Nigeria Cbn
Economic and Financial Review
The pressure on the external sector eased considerably in the second quarter of 1989 as foreign exchange flows into. and out of the economy indicated a turn around from a net outflow of 'fijl .7 million in the second quarter of 1988 to a net inflow of $245 .0 million. The improvement was attributed to increased earnings by the oil sector due to the rise in crude oil prices and export volume, increased drawings on external loans, decline in debt service and reduced funding of the foreign exchange market. However, the position represented a deterioration when compared with the net …