The Oil Sector Vis-a-vis the Agricultural Sector: the Nigeria Experience

The Oil Sector Vis-a-vis the Agricultural Sector the Nigeria Experience   Abstract on The Oil Sector Vis-a-vis the Agricultural Sector the Nigeria Experience This study aims at evaluating the oil sector vis- a vis the agricultural sector in Nigeria from 1981-2007. The role of agriculture in the Nigerian society has been quite significant even in…

The Impact of Stock Market Performance on the Economy of Nigeria

The Impact of Stock Market Performance on the Economy of Nigeria   The capital market, as a strong avenue for wealth creation, plays a key role in economic growth and development. The distribution of the wealth is also more equalitarian because the system does not discriminate between investors and the rate of return. What each…

The Economic Implication of Increasing External Debt Liability in Nigeria

The Economic Implication of Increasing External Debt Liability in Nigeria   A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE OF NIGERIA’S EXTERNAL DEBT The management of Nigeria’s external debt has been a major macroeconomic problem especially since the early 1980s. For many years now, the country’s debt has been growing in spite of the efforts being made by the Government…

Government Policies on Non-oil Export (Agriculture) on the Economic Growth of Nigeria

Government Policies on Non-oil Export (Agriculture) on the Economic Growth of Nigeria   PROMOTION OF THE EXPORT INNIGERIA: EMPIRICAL ASSESSMENT OF AGRICULTURAL CREDITS GUARANTEE SCHEME FUNDS. The agricultural Credit Guarantee Scheme fund (ACGSF) was formed under the military government in 1977 with an initial capital of ₦100 million distributed between the federal governments (60%eqity). The…

An Investigation Into the Relationship Between Common Stock Prices and Inflation in Nigeria

An Investigation Into the Relationship Between Common Stock Prices and Inflation in Nigeria   What is common stock? Common stock as it is called by the America investor is what is normally referred to as ordinary share or Equity. Ordinary share supply the basic risk capital of the company represented by shares (denominated) with a…

Analysis of the Effect of Exchange Rate on Manufacturing Industries in Nigeria (1985-2006)

Analysis of the Effect of Exchange Rate on Manufacturing Industries in Nigeria (1985-2006)   TABLE OF CONTENTS Title Page Certification Dedication Acknowledgement Table of Contents Abstract CHAPTER ONE Introduction: Background of the study Statement of the problem  Objectives of the study Statement of hypothesis Method of study Scope and limitation of the study Organization of…

The Role of the Stock Market in the Growth of the Nigerian Economy

The Role of the Stock Market in the Growth of the Nigerian Economy   Abstract on The Role of the Stock Market in the Growth of the Nigerian Economy This study is motivated primarily by the need to enhance capital accumulation from the stock market, being the long term end of the financial system. The…

Effect of Exchange Rate on Manufacturing Industries in Nigeria

Effect of Exchange Rate on Manufacturing Industries in Nigeria   INTRODUCTION In this chapter we shall be reviewing some of the relevant literature relating to the subject matter. The review will begin with a brief discussion on exchange fate, we shall examine the various aspect of exchange rate. We shall also examine the effects which…

The Impact of Financial Literacy on Economic Development of Nigeria

The Impact of Financial Literacy on Economic Development of Nigeria   Abstract on The Impact of Financial Literacy on Economic Development of Nigeria Financial Literacy is the ability to make informed judgments and to make effective decisions regarding the use and management of money .The need for financial literacy cant be over emphasized in this our…

Managing Monetary Policy in an Environment of Fiscal Policy Dominance in the Nigerian Economy

Managing Monetary Policy in an Environment of Fiscal Policy Dominance in the Nigerian Economy   Abstract on Managing Monetary Policy in an Environment of Fiscal Policy Dominance in the Nigerian Economy This study sets out to examine managing monetary policy in an environment chocked up with huge fiscal deficits and public debt, high inflation rate…

Government Expenditure and Agricultural Production in Nigeria (1970 – 2010)

Government Expenditure and Agricultural Production in Nigeria (1970 – 2010)   The socio-economic development of any nation is usually dependent on many factors, which combine to ensure the successful attainment of set development goals.  One of such factors is agriculture.  Its discovery dates back to 800 BC period regarded as the new Stone Age, when…

Forecast of Exchange Rate Determinants in Nigeria

Forecast of Exchange Rate Determinants in Nigeria   Abstract on Forecast of Exchange Rate Determinants in Nigeria It has been noted that the Nigeria economy has gone through series of transformation since independence.  Her exchange rate determination has taken various shapes from administratively deformed rate to a market determined rate.  These have also be associated…

The Impact of Inflation on Cost of Living in Nigeria (1982-2012)

The Impact of Inflation on Cost of Living in Nigeria (1982-2012)   Inflation is an inevitable property of any economy in the world. It influences every country, negatively as well as positively, whether it is developed or developing country as well. Anyanwu  (2011) stated that inflation is an important factor leading to social and economic…

The Impact of Government Expenditure on Standard of Living in Nigeria (1982-2012)

The Impact of Government Expenditure on Standard of Living in Nigeria (1982-2012)   INTRODUCTION Over the years, government expenditure also known as government spending has been identified as a major tool in improving the standard of living of citizens in a country. Various spending on recurrent and capital projects such as such as building of…

Impact of Inflation on Government Spending in Nigerian Economy (1981-2013)

Impact of Inflation on Government Spending in Nigerian Economy (1981-2013)   Chapter One of Impact of Inflation on Government Spending in Nigerian Economy (1981-2013) BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Inflation is an inevitable property of any economy in the world. It influences every country, negatively as well as positively, whether it is developed or developing country…

Impact of Savings on Financial Development of Nigeria

Impact of Savings on Financial Development of Nigeria   Abstract on Impact of Savings on Financial Development of Nigeria This research work seeks to examine the impact of savings on financial development in Nigeria. Time series data from 1970 to 2013 were computed from world development indicators. The period was assumed long enough to proffer…

Impact of Power Generation on the Economy of Nigeria (1990-2015)

Impact of Power Generation on the Economy of Nigeria (1990-2015)   Chapter One of  Impact of Power Generation on the Economy of Nigeria (1990-2015) INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Electricity is pivotal to the economic development of nations. Its use is directly correlated with healthy economic growth (Kaseke & Hosking, 2013). Nigeria is one of…

An Assessment of the Role of Financial Market in the Economy a Case Study of Nigerian Stock Exchange

An Assessment of the Role of Financial Market in the Economy a Case Study of Nigerian Stock Exchange    BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The Financial market is divided into two main divisions, namely (i) the Money Market, and (ii) the Capital Market. The Money Market is quite different from the Capital Market in the sense…

The Analysis of Exchange Rate Fluctuations on Nigeria’s Balance of Payment (1983-2013).

The Analysis of Exchange Rate Fluctuations on Nigeria’s Balance of Payment (1983-2013).   Abstract on The Analysis of Exchange Rate Fluctuations on Nigeria’s Balance of Payment (1983-2013). Exchange rate volatility is a widely discussed topic amongst others in economics and finance as it is relevant in virtually every sector in the economy. This research sets…

Agricultural Funding as Solution to Nigeria Economy Diversification

Agricultural Funding as Solution to Nigeria Economy Diversification   Chapter One of Agricultural Funding as Solution to Nigeria Economy Diversification INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Nigeria is largest oil exporting country in Africa and has a rapidly growing economy. The country follows a resource based growth strategy driven by the production and exporting of oil….

Impact of Exchange Rate Fluctuations in Value Added Tax on Economic Growth of Nigeria

Impact of Exchange Rate Fluctuations in Value Added Tax on Economic Growth of Nigeria   Chapter One of Impact of Exchange Rate Fluctuations in Value Added Tax on Economic Growth of Nigeria INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Exchange rate is the price of one country’s currency expressed in terms of some other currency. It determines…

Impact of Fdi on the Construction Sector of the Nigerian Economy

Impact of Fdi on the Construction Sector of the Nigerian Economy   Chapter One of  Impact of Fdi on the Construction Sector of the Nigerian Economy INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY The construction sector occupies a focal position in the economy of any nation because it is an important contributor to the process of development…

Contribution of Banking Sector to Agricultural Productivity in Nigeria 1981-2013

Contribution of Banking Sector to Agricultural Productivity in Nigeria 1981-2013   Chapter One of Contribution of Banking Sector to Agricultural Productivity in Nigeria 1981-2013 INTRODUCTION Nigeria, which spans an area of 924,000 square kilometers, is bordered by the Gulf of Guinea, Cameroon, Benin, Niger, and Chad. The topography ranges from mangrove swampland along the coast…

Empirical Investigation of the Impact of Government Education Spending on Economic Growth (1981-2012)

Empirical Investigation of the Impact of Government Education Spending on Economic Growth (1981-2012)   Abstract on Empirical Investigation of the Impact of Government Education Spending on Economic Growth (1981-2012) The aim of the study is to critically investigate the impact of government education expenditure on economic growth in Nigeria. The Real Gross Domestic Product (RGDP)…

Evaluation of the Impact of Inflation on Nigeria Stock Market Returns (a Case Study of Road Transport Sector of Nigeria)

Evaluation of the Impact of Inflation on Nigeria Stock Market Returns (a Case Study of Road Transport Sector of Nigeria)   Chapter One of Evaluation of the Impact of Inflation on Nigeria Stock Market Returns (a Case Study of Road Transport Sector of Nigeria) INTRODUCTION Background of the Study The stock market is a common…

The Impact of Capital Formation via Savings and Investment on Growth of the Nigerian Economy 1980-2013

The Impact of Capital Formation via Savings and Investment on Growth of the Nigerian Economy 1980-2013   Chapter One of The Impact of Capital Formation via Savings and Investment on Growth of the Nigerian Economy 1980-2013 INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The rate of growth in Nigeria economy cannot be fully analyzed without a closer…

Impact of Selected Macroeconomic Variables on Capital Inflow in Nigeria

Impact of Selected Macroeconomic Variables on Capital Inflow in Nigeria   Abstract on Impact of Selected Macroeconomic Variables on Capital Inflow in Nigeria In the face of capital deficiency in financing long term development, the capital-deficient economies have heavily resorted to foreign capital as the primary means to achieve rapid economic growth. In the presence of…

Human Capital Development and Economic Growth in Nigeria: an Emperical Analysis

Human Capital Development and Economic Growth in Nigeria: an Emperical Analysis   Abstract on Human Capital Development and Economic Growth in Nigeria: an Emperical Analysis This study examined and analyzed the impact of human capital development on economic growth in Nigeria, using time series data of 32 years spanning 1980 to 2012, data utilized for…

The Impact of Technology towards Economic Development in the Nigerian Financial Market Activities” with a special focus on your United Bank for Africa (UBA).

The Impact of Technology towards Economic Development in the Nigerian Financial Market Activities” with a special focus on your United Bank for Africa (UBA).   There is no doubt to the fact that technology has come a long way developing and modification to suit the period. Banking industries are one of the sectors in the…