An Appraisal of the Impact of the Global Financial Crisis on the Nigerian Economy

An Appraisal of the Impact of the Global Financial Crisis on the Nigerian Economy   Abstract on An Appraisal of the Impact of the Global Financial Crisis on the Nigerian Economy The world economy is facing the most severe financial crisis since the Great Depression of the last century. The risk of global recession has…

A study of fiscal and monetary policies used to enhance savings mobilization for investment purpose

A study of fiscal and monetary policies used to enhance savings mobilization for investment purpose   Chapter One of A study of fiscal and monetary policies used to enhance savings mobilization for investment purpose HISTORICAL BACKGROUND An economy whether developing or developed is out to achieve certain objectives which include growth in the gross domestic…

Foreign Investment in Nigeria Under Structural Adjustment Programme (Sap)

Foreign Investment in Nigeria Under Structural Adjustment Programme (Sap)   Chapter One of Foreign Investment in Nigeria Under Structural Adjustment Programme (Sap) INTRODUCTION According to annual report of the Central Bank of Nigeria, the Nigeria economy has performed less well in the 1980’s than the 1970’s. Much of the growth in both periods was based…

Assessment the Impact of Government Expenditure on Gross Domestic Product Between (2000 -2013).

Assessment the Impact of Government Expenditure on Gross Domestic Product Between (2000 -2013).   Chapter One of Assessment the Impact of Government Expenditure on Gross Domestic Product Between (2000 -2013). INTRODUCTION Background to the Study Government expenditures play key roles in the operation of all economies. It refers to expenses incurred by the government for…

Impact of Unemployment on Economy of Nigeria

Impact of Unemployment on Economy of Nigeria   Chapter One of Impact of Unemployment on Economy of Nigeria INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Unemployment is generally seen as a macro-economic problem as well as socio-economic problem. Unemployment arises as a result of insufficient and non-availability of jobs to correspond with the growing population, even those…

The Relationship Between Fiscal Deficit and Macroeconomic Performance in Nigeria

The Relationship Between Fiscal Deficit and Macroeconomic Performance in Nigeria   Chapter One of The Relationship Between Fiscal Deficit and Macroeconomic Performance in Nigeria INTRODUCTION Background to the Study The growth and development of the Nigerian economy has not been stable over the years as a result, the country’s economy has witnessed so many shocks and…

Determinants of Import in Nigeria

Determinants of Import in Nigeria   An import is a commodity brought into a territory, especially across a national border, from an external source. Importation and exportation are the defining financial transactions of international trade. An import in the receiving country is an export from the sending country. In international trade, the exportation and importation…

Transaction Costs and Economic Development in Nigeria

Transaction Costs and Economic Development in Nigeria   Chapter One of Transaction Costs and Economic Development in Nigeria INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Economic development of countries is shaped by the way they evolved. Although, transaction and production cost is determined by their level of technological advancement and industrialization. In this light, this study is…

Effect of Nigeria Macro Economy on Share Price Value Determination

Effect of Nigeria Macro Economy on Share Price Value Determination   INTRODUCTION Stock market reacts in response of various factors ranging from macro economic, political and socio-cultural behavior of any country. Like any other stock market the Nigerian Stock exchange also reacts either positively or negatively by a number of factors occurring within or without…

Local Production and Its Impact on Nigeria Economy

Local Production and Its Impact on Nigeria Economy   Abstract on Local Production and Its Impact on Nigeria Economy The purpose of this study is to examine local production and its impact on Nigeria economy. This study adopted the survey, ex post facto and descriptive research design for both quantitative and qualitative analysis. It is…

The Impact of Foreign Direct Investment on Economic Growth and Development 1990 to 2016

The Impact of Foreign Direct Investment on Economic Growth and Development 1990 to 2016   Abstract on The Impact of Foreign Direct Investment on Economic Growth and Development 1990 to 2016 The study examined the impact of foreign direct investment on economic growth and development, using the time frame 1990 and 2016 (32 years). It…

The Impact of Finance on Agricultural Output in Nigeria 1981-2016

The Impact of Finance on Agricultural Output in Nigeria 1981-2016   Abstract on The Impact of Finance on Agricultural Output in Nigeria 1981-2016 The study examined the impact of Finance on agricultural output in Nigeria.  The study makes used of the Error Correction Model (ECM). A preliminary test for descriptive statistics (Jarque Bera statistic (JB)) was used to…

The Effect of Bank Verification Number (Bvn) on Fraud Prevention in Nigeria Banking Industry and Nigeria’s Economy

The Effect of Bank Verification Number (Bvn) on Fraud Prevention in Nigeria Banking Industry and Nigeria’s Economy     Abstract on The Effect of Bank Verification Number (Bvn) on Fraud Prevention in Nigeria Banking Industry and Nigeria’s Economy The study examined bank verification number (BVN) and its implications on the banking sector and the Nigerian economy….

Impact of Insurance Companies on Economic Growth in Nigeria 1986 to 2016

Impact of Insurance Companies on Economic Growth in Nigeria 1986 to 2016   Abstract on Impact of Insurance Companies on Economic Growth in Nigeria 1986 to 2016 Insurance is a veritable sub-sector in the financial system that plays a critical role in growth and development process in an economy. Against this backdrop, the study examined…

Impact of Exchange Rate Volatility and Export in Nigeria (1986 -2016)

Impact of Exchange Rate Volatility and Export in Nigeria (1986 -2016)     Abstract on Impact of Exchange Rate Volatility and Export in Nigeria (1986 -2016) The study examined the impact of exchange rate volatility on export in Nigeria between 1985 and 2016. The study specifically sought the influence of exchange rate volatility (proxy by…

Determinants of Exports in Ghana (1980-2017)

Determinants of Exports in Ghana (1980-2017)   Chapter One of Determinants of Exports in Ghana (1980-2017) INTRODUCTION Background to the Study The trend towards globalization of trade and sales activities has propelled the need to understand the behaviour of firms in foreign markets (Sousa, Martinez-Lopez &Coelho, 2008). It is therefore very crucial for nations and…

Energy Consumption and Economic Growth in Nigeria 1986-2016

Energy Consumption and Economic Growth in Nigeria 1986-2016     Abstract on Energy Consumption and Economic Growth in Nigeria 1986-2016 The study examined the energy consumption and economic growth in Nigeria, using the time frame 1986-2016 (30years). It was established in the study that before the introduction of appropriate  energy consumption,  energy sector funds were…

An Assessment of the Impact of Industrialization on Economic Growth and Development in Nigeria (1981 – 2016)

An Assessment of the Impact of Industrialization on Economic Growth and Development in Nigeria (1981 – 2016)   Abstract on An Assessment of the Impact of Industrialization on Economic Growth and Development in Nigeria (1981 – 2016) The effect of industrial development on the economic growth of Nigeria has over the past decade been a…

Trucks Congestion Problem and Its Economic Implications: the Case of Apapa Port, Lagos

Trucks Congestion Problem and Its Economic Implications the Case of Apapa Port, Lagos     Chapter One of Trucks Congestion Problem and Its Economic Implications the Case of Apapa Port, Lagos INTRODUCTION Background to the Study With the ongoing road construction in Apapa area of Lagos State, Nigeria, the number of trucks and their proportion…

The Impacts of Oil Price Volatility on Nigeria Economy 2000-2016

The Impacts of Oil Price Volatility on Nigeria Economy 2000-2016   Chapter One of The Impacts of Oil Price Volatility on Nigeria Economy 2000-2016 INTRODUCTION Background to the Study Economic growth plays a key role in industrial innovation (Malatyali, 2016). The first fluctuations in crude oil prices that occurred in 1973s have made economists to…

Naira Depreciation and Agriculture Financing in Nigeria (Case Study of Yobe State)

Naira Depreciation and Agriculture Financing in Nigeria (Case Study of Yobe State)     Chapter One of  Naira Depreciation and Agriculture Financing in Nigeria (Case Study of Yobe State) INTRODUCTION Background to the Study Agriculture has been the backbone of the Nigeria’s economy since independence in 1960 and provided employment to over 75% of the…

Role of Women Farmers in Economic Development of Aguata Local Government Area, Anambra State

Role of Women Farmers in Economic Development of Aguata Local Government Area, Anambra State     Chapter One of Role of Women Farmers in Economic Development of Aguata Local Government Area, Anambra State INTRODUCTION Background to the Study The practice of agriculture is as old as man. It has been part of the human race…

Impact of Economic Recession on Households Involvement in Agricultural Production in Abeokuta Ogun State

Impact of Economic Recession on Households Involvement in Agricultural Production in Abeokuta Ogun State     Chapter One of Impact of Economic Recession on Households Involvement in Agricultural Production in Abeokuta Ogun State INTRODUCTION Background to the Study No doubt, Nigeria is richly blessed with huge physical, human and natural resource endowments yet the majority…

The Role of Construction Sector in Economic Growth: Empirical Evidence From Nigeria Building Industry

The Role of Construction Sector in Economic Growth Empirical Evidence From Nigeria Building Industry     Chapter One of  The Role of Construction Sector in Economic Growth Empirical Evidence From Nigeria Building Industry INTRODUCTION Background to the Study The Nigerian government and policy makers have over the years developed various strategies on how the nation’s…

The Impact of Monetary Policy on Poverty Reduction in Nigeria (2007-2017)

The Impact of Monetary Policy on Poverty Reduction in Nigeria (2007-2017)     INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The objectives of monetary policy include maintenance of relative stability in domestic prices, attainment of a high rate or full employment, achievement of a high rapid and sustainable economic growth, maintenance of balance of payment equilibrium and exchange…

Factors Responsible for the Rising Price of Cement in Nigeria

Factors Responsible for the Rising Price of Cement in Nigeria     INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The markets for cement constitute one of the fundamental products in the building and construction industry. The fear of property developers and prospective homeowners lies on the fluctuating nature of the prices of cement in the market. The…

Effect of Public Debt on Economic Growth in Nigeria (2000 – 2015)

Effect of Public Debt on Economic Growth in Nigeria (2000 – 2015)     Abstract on Effect of Public Debt on Economic Growth in Nigeria (2000 – 2015) The study examined the effect of public debt on economic growth in Nigeria, using the time frame 2000-2015 (5years). It was established in the study that before…

Impact of Unemployment and Inflation on the Economy of Nigeria

Impact of Unemployment and Inflation on the Economy of Nigeria     Abstract on Impact of Unemployment and Inflation on the Economy of Nigeria The study examined the impact of unemployment and inflation on the economy of Nigeria. Relevant literature was reviewed in chapter two to fill the existing gaps in the area of study….

The Impact of Human Capital on Economic Growth in Nigeria (1981-2018)

The Impact of Human Capital on Economic Growth in Nigeria (1981-2018)     Abstract on The Impact of Human Capital on Economic Growth in Nigeria (1981-2018) The study examined the impact of human capital and physical capital on economic growth in Nigeria between 1981 and 2018. In specific terms, the study investigated the extent to…