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Funded Contributory Pension Scheme, Financial Deepening And Economic Growth: What Does The Evidence Say So Far About The Nigerian Economy?, Victor O. Asekunowo
Funded Contributory Pension Scheme, Financial Deepening And Economic Growth: What Does The Evidence Say So Far About The Nigerian Economy?, Victor O. Asekunowo
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The fully funded defined contributory benefit pension system was introduced in Nigeria in July, 2004 to replace the old fiscally unsustainable defined benefit (Pay-As-You-Go) pension system. The new pension scheme, coming at the heels of earlier reforms in Nigeria's financial sector, could be deemed to serve as a further boost towards savings mobilisation, increased financial instruments acquisition and economic growth. After a survey of relevant literature was conducted, secondary data on relevant macroeconomic indices in the Nigerian economy were collected. The data were descriptively analysed. The results showed that TDS (total domestic savings) increased during the post-pension reform period and …
The Challenges Of Power Supply In Enhancing Integration Processes In Ecowas Member Countries, O. L. Akinboyo
The Challenges Of Power Supply In Enhancing Integration Processes In Ecowas Member Countries, O. L. Akinboyo
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The birth of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in 1975 as an instrument for fostering regional development and unity was also due to the limited economic coherence within the sub-region. This prompted their leaders to embrace regional integration as a central element of their development strategy. There has been increased awareness among these countries that progressive integration holds great potential for minimizing the costs of market fragmentation and thus, represents a precondition for integrating the region into the global economy. Cooperation and integration is also necessary to improve West Africa's competitiveness and position it to maximize the …
A Pro-Poor Framework For Enhancing Micro-Savings In Nigeria., M. C. Ononugbo, C. P. Nwosu
A Pro-Poor Framework For Enhancing Micro-Savings In Nigeria., M. C. Ononugbo, C. P. Nwosu
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Nigerians generally do not seem to have what is usually referred to as “the saving culture”. This assertion may not entirely be true as it based on information from the formal banking system without recourse to the savings activities at the informal sector of the economy. It is a fact that the informal sector of the economy is large with unrecorded transactions. Consequently, this paper attempts to examine the fundamental issues in saving and thereafter design a formal savings habit of the populace, especially the low-income group. The framework is designed to mobilise micro-savings, hitherto kept with thrift collectors and …
Overview Of Exchange Rate Management In Nigeria., Mike I. Obadan
Overview Of Exchange Rate Management In Nigeria., Mike I. Obadan
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The exchange rate is a key macroeconomic variable in the context of general economic policy making, and of economic reform programmes, in particular. It is a very important price which governments take very active interest in. However, two concepts of exchange rate are commonly distinguished: nominal exchange rate and real exchange rate. - The nominal exchange rate (NER) is a monetary concept which measures the relative price of two moneys or currencies, e.g., Naira in relation to the U. S dollar. - But the real exchange rate (RER), as the name implies, is a real concept that measures the relative …
Economics Of Exchange Rate Management, Ayodele Odusola
Economics Of Exchange Rate Management, Ayodele Odusola
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Exchange rate policy plays an important role in national economic development management. If well managed, it could facilitate the achievement of macroeconomic objectives of rapid economic growth, low rate of inflation, high employment generation, buoyant balance of payment condition, and progressive income distribution. Of all economic policies, it is the most suitable policy for ensuring internal and external balances. This paper examine the economics of exchange rate management; the conceptual issues in exchange rate management in view of attaining the macroeconomic objectives for rapid economic growth and development. One of the critical issues in the management of foreign exchange is …
Recent Reforms In The Nigerian Banking Industry: Issues And Challenges., U. Kama
Recent Reforms In The Nigerian Banking Industry: Issues And Challenges., U. Kama
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The banking industry around the world has witnessed remarkable changes in recent decades, given t h e i n c r e a s i n g w a v e o f globalization, structural and technological changes, and integration of financial markets. As McKinnon and Shaw (1973) observed in their seminar work on the key roles of banks as propel lands of growth and development in developing economies, a feeble banking system is repressive, distortionary and dis-connect the intermediation process thereby precipitating macroeconomic instability. The paper reviews the various reforms in Nigerian banking industry since 1986 particularly the complementary …
Exchange Rate Stability And Poverty Reduction In Nigeria, Greg Nzekwu
Exchange Rate Stability And Poverty Reduction In Nigeria, Greg Nzekwu
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The paper discusses the role of macroeconomic policy in achieving social as well as macroeconomic objectives in attaining poverty reduction in Nigeria. Nigeria's economy is growing at an impressive rate compared to the historical. This reflects in part increased investor confidence due t o the improvement in macroeconomic management and positive dividends of the new found economic direction and general political stability. However, the renewed optimism is unlikely to be sustained if appreciable progress is not made to advance growth, general macroeconomic stability and poverty reduction. The reveals that, In order for growth to be poverty reducing, the link between …
The Achievement Of Convergence In The Nigeria Foreign Exchange Market, O. O. Akanji
The Achievement Of Convergence In The Nigeria Foreign Exchange Market, O. O. Akanji
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The fact that Naira is floating is not a panacea for effective monetary policy management learning from the Argentina experience. Also with volatile capital flows, there are associated over - and undershooting of exchange rates that the economy would encounter. This paper discuss the achievement of convergence in the Nigerian foreign exchange market and monetary policy, the liberalization of the foreign exchange market and the process of foreign exchange convergence. It was observed that there were supply shortage and so the supply side of resource allocation was deployed. It was also observed that the harmony between the money market and …
Life Insurance As A Source Of Long-Term Savings In Nigeria: Regulator's Perspective., O. E. Chukwulozie
Life Insurance As A Source Of Long-Term Savings In Nigeria: Regulator's Perspective., O. E. Chukwulozie
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Life insurance is an insurance contract in which the insured transfers, and the insurer assumes, the risk of death for a specified period of time. As in other insurance businesses, the insured transfers the risk to the insurer, and receives a life insurance policy, upon payment of a premium. The paper outlines the intrinsic benefits of life insurance, assess its performance in the Nigeria situation and examine what a regulator could do to facilitate its development. The paper reveals that, It was observed that there is an ongoing recapitalisation and consolidation programme which would boost the paid up share capital …
Post-Consolidation Challenges., Biodun Adedipe
Post-Consolidation Challenges., Biodun Adedipe
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This paper tend to look at the huge complexity of a consolidation programme of the kind embarked upon by the CBN demands caution, constant reappraisal of strategies and actions, and full attention to the identified and emerging challenges. The paper is structured into three parts, dealing with the benefits of a properly conceived and effectively implemented consolidation programme, which has several components. beyond the benefits, the challenges that the banking industry stakeholders (especially the Central Bank of Nigeria) will face when the "dust settles". The final part offers some advice on what the CBN and other stakeholders should do in …
Employment Creation And Opportunities In The Manufacturing Sub-Sector. The Case For Neem Tree In Nigeria., Abdullahi Abubakar
Employment Creation And Opportunities In The Manufacturing Sub-Sector. The Case For Neem Tree In Nigeria., Abdullahi Abubakar
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This paper is focused on neem oil production for both local and export markets. It examines Neem, (Azadirachta indica A Juss), an evergreen tree that belongs to the family, Meliaceae and is known by the botanical name Azadirachta indica A Juss. lt is a fast growing tree, well adapted to semi-arid conditions and grows well on poor shallow stony or sandy soils where agricultural crops give low yields despite the application of fertilisers. The paper examines the origin of the neem tree, composition, uses, products, investment potentials and financial analysis on profile for neem seeds processing. The study conclude that …
Employment Generation And Opportunities In The Manufacturing Sub-Sector. The Case For The Manufacturing Of Farm Implements., Ihinodu I. I
Employment Generation And Opportunities In The Manufacturing Sub-Sector. The Case For The Manufacturing Of Farm Implements., Ihinodu I. I
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The modernization of agriculture has the potential to achieve the various objectives of creating employment, increasing productivity and output in both the sector and the entire economy, thus contributing to the food security goal of the government. This paper aims primarily at examining the prospects as well as the processes of manufacturing agricultural implements with a view to encouraging small/medium entrepreneurs to engage in the ventures. It examines the manufacturing activities of farm implements. It analyses the role which governments should play as well as highlighting the potential benefits of the enterprises. The paper conclude that given the stage of …
Employment Creation And Opportunities In The Manufacturing Sub-Sector. The Case For The Production Of Corn Flakes., Abdullahi Abubakar
Employment Creation And Opportunities In The Manufacturing Sub-Sector. The Case For The Production Of Corn Flakes., Abdullahi Abubakar
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Cornflakes production is a promising viable business considering the increasing rate of urbanizing and our penchant for fast foods. Moreover, the demands of children for breakfast cereals especially in preparation for school and even in leisure times made the cornflakes business a promising and worthwhile venture for consideration by any aspiring entrepreneur. This paper examines cornflakes production, machinery and equipment, production process, market potentials, production capacity, financing cornflakes production and necessary approvals. The study concludes that The value added in a gross output of about sixty small textile mills with a gross output of N1.014 Trillion is N0.670 Trillion. This …
Employment Creation And Opportunities In The Manufacturing Sub-Sector. The Millinery Industry In Nigeria., Mark Chito Mrs.
Employment Creation And Opportunities In The Manufacturing Sub-Sector. The Millinery Industry In Nigeria., Mark Chito Mrs.
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This paper examines the establishment of millinery factory in Nigeria, the capital outlay, equipment, landscape, sources of materials, profitability and target market. The paper contends that anybody can learn hat making skills and procedure but sustainability in the millinery industry is a function of creativity, foresight and artistic venturesome-ness. The study argues that the foreign market for Nigerian hats may well exceed that of the local in leaps and bounds. Nigeria appears to have a traditional attitude of disdain against their own locally produced materials even when such is internationally recognised and accepted.
Employment Creation And Opportunities In The Manufacturing Sub-Sector: The Case For The Manufacturing Of Cotton, Textile In Nigeria., Onuoha G. Nkem
Employment Creation And Opportunities In The Manufacturing Sub-Sector: The Case For The Manufacturing Of Cotton, Textile In Nigeria., Onuoha G. Nkem
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Nigeria is the third largest producer of cotton in Africa after Egypt and Sudan. Cotton growing zones are mainly in the Northern parts of the country, though the planting of cotton started in Western Nigeria. This paper focusses on the manufacture of cotton, textile in Nigeria, sources of material available, the equipment required, manpower, the land space required, the capital outlay and Profitability of the business. The paper concludes that from the financial result of the above analysis, the project is economically viable and technically feasible. Neem Seeds as Raw Materials is in abundance and can be sourced at lower …
Welcome Address On The Launch Of The Small And Medium Industries Equity Investment Scheme (Smieis), J. O. Sanusi
Welcome Address On The Launch Of The Small And Medium Industries Equity Investment Scheme (Smieis), J. O. Sanusi
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This is an address by the Governor of the Central Bank of Chief (Dr) J. O. Sanusi on the launch of the Nigeria Small and Medium Industries Equity Investment Scheme (SMIEIS).
Interstate Trade And Economic Development In Nigeria., Ukwu I. Ukwu
Interstate Trade And Economic Development In Nigeria., Ukwu I. Ukwu
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The economy is characterized by low industrial development, predominantly poor population and low agricultural production. The paper presents an analysis of the present size and structure of the Nigerian Domestic market, examine the patterns of trade among states and zones, and consider what needs to be done to improve the domestic trade system and enable it play its appropriate role in the overdue of transformation of the Nigerian economy. Finally, the study reveals that economic development of any state or group of states can be improved if they take advantage of economic integration. The relatively low level of economic development …
Comparative Advantage In Production And Trade In Nigeria., Emmanuel U. Ukeje
Comparative Advantage In Production And Trade In Nigeria., Emmanuel U. Ukeje
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The Nigerian economy is generally large and very diverse. The country is endowed with a highly productive agricultural base and generally favourable climatic conditions, which provide the potential for intensive production, both for domestic consumption and for exports. This paper reviews the production and trade pattern in Nigeria with a view to identifying major structural changes with regard to the relative comparative advantage enjoyed by the sectors, the other parts of the paper focuses on some theoretical and conceptual issues. The rest of the paper is divided into five sections. Section 2 focuses on some theoretical and conceptual issues. Section …
The Cbn As A Catalyst To National Economic Policy And Development., J. O. Sanusi
The Cbn As A Catalyst To National Economic Policy And Development., J. O. Sanusi
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The paper examined the activities of the Bank into perspectives, particularly with the often-mis-construed belief the CBN should be held accountable for all the woes of the Nigerian economy. It also reviewed and appraised the performance of the CBN in the effort to meet its statutory mandate and adapt to the circumstances of the new global trend in Central Banking in which the maintenance of price stability supercedes all other objectives of monetary policy. The challenges facing the Bank are enormous, but not insurmountable. Efforts are already being made to confront these challenges. The instrument autonomy recently granted to the …
A Special Address: Year 2000 Budget Policy Seminar, Phillip Asiodu
A Special Address: Year 2000 Budget Policy Seminar, Phillip Asiodu
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A Special address by the Chief Economic Adviser to the President, Mr. Phillip Asiodu. The paper centered on the roles of inter agencies synergies to ensure the implementation of the Year 2000 Federal Government Budget.
The Future Role Of Technology In Banking Development In Nigeria., Paul A. Ogwuma
The Future Role Of Technology In Banking Development In Nigeria., Paul A. Ogwuma
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This is an address by the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria which examines the evolving relationship between banking sector development and technology in Nigeria and highlight both the future role of banking technology and the challenges that lie ahead. The address also argues that the economy is not only driven by technological advances, but have also in turn spawned technological developments. Technology has been the hub of banking development since the last decade and will continue to be so, well into the 21st century. the main focus of the address is information technology in the integrated form of …
Government Fiscal Policy In 1996/1997: Implications For Economic Development And Survival Of Banks., Sarah Omotunde Alade
Government Fiscal Policy In 1996/1997: Implications For Economic Development And Survival Of Banks., Sarah Omotunde Alade
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The paper highlights the implications of fiscal policies in the economy and the survival of banks. It provide a broad overview of the impact of the fiscal policies adopted in 1996 and 1997 and its implications for development. The current fiscal policies are predicated on the 1995 budget, the discussion of the effect of fiscal policies on the economy will start from 1995 when the present fiscal policy stance of government began. The structure of the paper is as follows. The introduction, followed by the conceptual role of fiscal policy in an economy, while section III looks at the fiscal …
Budget Of Economic Growth And Development, Sani Abacha
Budget Of Economic Growth And Development, Sani Abacha
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This is the budget speech of the Head of State of Nigeria which implies a budget of renewal. It examines the success of the 1995 experiment that motivated the second step, of the budget which is to steadfastly fine tune and consolidate the gains of the 1995 budget. The 1996 budget is therefore, essentially a budget of consolidation, designed to continue on a higher plane, to lay a solid substructure for an efficient market economy.
Policy Seminar On The 1997 Federal Government Budget., Paul A. Ogwuma
Policy Seminar On The 1997 Federal Government Budget., Paul A. Ogwuma
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This is a lecture presented by the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria. It examines the Nigeria federal budget critically on strategy and framework for the successful implementation of the 1997 policy measures, taking into account the absorptive capacity and constraints of the Nigerian economy.
A Special Address: Policy Seminar On The 1997 Federal Government Budget., Ayo Ogunlade
A Special Address: Policy Seminar On The 1997 Federal Government Budget., Ayo Ogunlade
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The paper contains the special address by the Honourable Minister of National Planning at the opening ceremony of the CBN/NCEMA/NES policy seminar on the 1997 Federal Government Budget. The budget provides the framework for implementing the short-term components of medium-term national development policies and programmes.
Sources And Management Of External Reserves In Nigeria., Newman C. Oputa
Sources And Management Of External Reserves In Nigeria., Newman C. Oputa
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Reserves are all those foreign assets of a country held by the monetary authorities which can be mobilized at period of external imbalances with else and certainty. External reserves are held in the form of "earning assets" notably government's foreign security or in the form of "non earning" liquid assets like gold bars in the vault of Central Banks. ln Nigeria the composition of the extremal reserve consists of gold, IMF reserve tranche, Special Drawing Rights (SDRS) and convertible currencies, The major sources of extremal reserves are derivable from the components of foreign exchange inflows which include: receipt from petroleum, …
State Of The Economy: Central Bank Of Nigeria Perspective, Ogwuma P. A
State Of The Economy: Central Bank Of Nigeria Perspective, Ogwuma P. A
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This paper reviews broadly developments in the real, monetary and financial and external sectors of the economy from 1991 to 1994. It highlights the problems confronting policy makers and put forward some recommendations for consideration. The overall performance of the Nigerian economy during the past three years has been characterized by declining growth rate of GDP in turn a reflection, in the main, of the negative impact of the macroeconomic and financial imbalances. The major factor underlying the adverse movements in macroeconomic variables since 1991 has been the rapid growth in CBN credit for the financing of Federal Government's fiscal …
Access To Credit: The Case For Rural Women., E. B. I. Oladunni
Access To Credit: The Case For Rural Women., E. B. I. Oladunni
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The alleviation of poverty has generally been the cornerstone of economic policy in Nigeria. Past policies have been pursued with the sole objective of improving the living standards of the people through enhanced income and generation of employment opportunities. Despite all machineries put in place, most of the women folk have not benefited because of some endemic socio-cultural problems affecting the women. This paper highlights the need for credit, conditions for attracting credit especially for rural women and the policies that can provide the right atmosphere for access to credit by rural women for sustainable development.
The Role Of Banks In Successful Implementation Of The Premier Export Processing Zone In Nigeria., C M. Anyanwu
The Role Of Banks In Successful Implementation Of The Premier Export Processing Zone In Nigeria., C M. Anyanwu
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The establishment and promotion of Export Processing Zones (EPZs) has been identified as a potential scheme for boosting manufactured exports. A decree (No. 34 Nigerian Export Processing Zones Decree 1991) formally establishing export processing zones in Nigeria was promulgated by the Federal Government on August 9, 1991. Consequently, an area beside the port of Calabar has been chosen as the site of Nigeria’s premier EPZ and the foundation stone was laid by the President in November,1991. This paper, therefore, examines the expected roles of the banks with a view of alerting them to the challenges ahead.
Sustaining Private Sector - Public Sector Partnership For A Viable Nigerian Polity, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida Cfr
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.