1. A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF COMMERCIAL BANKS TO THE ECONOMIC GROWTH OF NIGERIA
Nigeria as a nation is characterized by a developing economy due to the fact that the various sectors responsible for economic development are not optimally utilized as a result of which we have not being able to tap fully the natural resources that Nigeria is blessed with as it could increase ou... Read More
2. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND FINANCIAL REPORTING IN NIGERIA BANKING INDUSTRY
Background of the study: The The concept of corporate governance has attracted a good deal of public interest in recent years, because of its apparent importance on the economic health of corporations and society in general. Basically, corporate governance in the banking se... Read More
3. THE EFFECT OF GOVERNMENT POLICY ON COMMERCIAL BANK LENDING ABILITY IN NIGERIA A CASE STUDY OF UNION BANK
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The banking system in Nigeria has undergone radical changes during the 35 years since independence . Banking developed from an industry which in 1960. was dominated by a small number of foreign owned banks into, one in which public sector ownership... Read More
4. MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS IN THE NIGERIAN BANKING INDUSTRY
Background of study: Mergers and acquisitions have emerged as a strategic tool for achieving corporate expansion and growth. Analyses have the banks to benefit from new business opportunities that would be created by change in the regulatory and technological environment.
... Read More5. Operationalization of the Cashless economy system in Nigeria
Abstract: This study was carried out on Operationalization of the Cashless economy system in Nigeria. Financial sector reform is an essential ingredient in the economic growth and development process. This is clearly underscored in the literatures linking financial sector g... Read More
6. RELEVANCE OF STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT IN A COMPETITIVE BANKING ENVIRONMENT
Background of the study: Firms are facing turbulent operating environments characterized by changing technologies and markets that represent both problems and opportunities. Technology has catalyzed this change and innovation is increasingly becoming the norm to keep pace w... Read More
7. THE ROLE OF COMPUTER IN PROMOTING THE EFFICIENCY IN NIGERIA COMMERCIAL BANKS
ABSTRACT: This study was carried out to evaluate the role of computer in promoting the efficiency in nigeria commercial banks using First Bank, Enugu State as case study. Specifically, the study aims to find if computer have any effect in pr... Read More
8. A CRITICAL SURVEY OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND ITS IMPACT ON POVERTY REDUCTION IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT: Many developing countries are competing to attract foreign direct investment with a belief that it can be a tool for poverty reduction because it serves as supplements to domestic savings and it is often accompanied with technology and managerial skills... Read More
9. AN ASSESSEMENT OF THE LEGAL STRUCTURE FOR THE PROTECTION OF WOMEN’S RIGHTS IN NIGERIA
Abstract: This study assess of the legal structure for the protection of women’s rights in Nigeria. Specifically, the study aimed to examine the platform provided under the Nigerian law for the protection of women’s rights as well as to study the exte... Read More
10. AN ASSESSMENT OF TAX REFORMS AND ITS IMPACT ON INVESTMENT DECISIONS IN GHANA
ABSTRACT: This study was carried out on impact tax reforms on investment decisions in Ghana using Ghana Revenue Authority koforidua Branch as case study. To achieve this 4 research questions were formulated. The survey design was adopted and the simpl... Read More
11. AN ASSESSMENT OF THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF NEPAD TO AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT AND GOOD GOVERNANCE: CASE STUDY OF THE AFRICAN PEER REVIEW MECHANISM (APRM)
ABSTRACT: In recent years, the concept of good governance has gained significant attention from donor partners, the Global West, and certain NGOs. It is seen as an ideal approach to tackle the challenges that developing countries are facing. In an effort to encou... Read More
12. AN EVALUATION OF NIGERIAN PORTS POST-CONCESSION PERFORMANCE
ABSTRACT: This study focuses on the evaluation of Nigerian ports post-concession performance using Onne and Rivers ports as a reference point. It analyses the pre and post reform eras of the ports in terms of their performance. The reforms took effect from 2... Read More
13. AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE IMPACT OF CORRUPTION ON THE ADMINISTRATION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT: Nigeria operates a federal structure and powers are shared among the component units. This is indicative that local government is the third tier of government and is expected to be autonomous in the discharge of its duties. This was the essence of the v... Read More
14. ASSESSMENT ON THE ROLE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT USING JOS AS CASE STUDY
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The desire of the rural population to participate directly in the affairs of their communities is driving the rising demand for local government in every corner of the world. Local government is, in reality, as ancient as mankind, as it is the only form o... Read More
15. AUTONOMY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN NIGERIA: ISSUES AND WAY FORWARD
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The Nigerian government structure is made up of three tiers, which are the federal government, state government and the local government. The three of them are involved in delivering dividends of democracy to the people. They each have th... Read More
16. BIBLIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION ON CORRUPTION IN NIGERIA POLITICAL SYSTEM
ABSTRACT: The focus of this study borders on bibliographic information on corruption in Nigeria political system. The researcher followed the accepted rules of the qualitative research method in order to offer a high-quality work. The usual analytical and description of aut... Read More
17. THE ROLE OF BUREAUCRATS IN GOVERNMENT CORRUPT PRACTISES IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The issue of leadership and good governance probity, accountability remains a monumental problem to Nigerian Socio-political and economic development over the years, since independence. This is as a result of linkage between the tran... Read More
18. CASHLESS POLICY AND ITS IMPACT ON ECONOMIC GROWTH OF NIGERIA
Background Of The Study: The introduction of electronic banking, online transactions and mobile banking in Nigeria has paved way for a new era of development where the use and demand for physical cash is gradually declining. These recent evolution of technology i... Read More
19. AN EXAMINATION OF THE CHALLENGES AFFECTING PROCUREMENT PROCESSES IN PUBLIC ORGANIZATIONS IN NIGERIA
Background to the Study: Procurements processes entail various functions move far beyond traditional perception that procurement main role is acquiring works or services from outside sources for replenishing organization needs. Mlinga (2007), describe procurement... Read More
20. AN EXAMINATION OF THE CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORMS IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF STUDY: The system of local government administration practiced anywhere in the world, is dependent largely on the historical, geographical, sociological, political and economic life of the people. This is no less true of Nigeria with a long history... Read More
21. AN EXAMINATION OF TAX ADMINISTRATION CHALLENGES IN EDO STATE, NIGERIA
Background to the Study: The government of Nigeria, like others in different parts of the world, has legislative powers to impose on its citizens, any form of tax and at whatever rate it deems appropriate (Federal Inland Revenue Service 2010). According... Read More
22. A CORRELATIONAL ANALYSIS CLASSROOM GOAL STRUCTURE, STUDENT MOTIVATION AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Academic achievement has become a trending issue of priority to make students academic achievement better and higher (Azmoundeh, 2003). Academic achievement cannot be executed outside the classroom because from this area where transfer th... Read More
23. CONCESSION AS A STRATEGIC TOOL FOR PORTS EFFICIENCY: AN ASSESSMENT OF THE NIGERIAN PORTS
Background Of The Study: In today’s global commerce, seaports or maritime transport play an important role of being many nations’ major gateway for international trade and are a good instrument for measuring the economic health of a nation (Ogunsiji &... Read More
24. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND SOCIAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT USING BANKING AND TELECOMMUNICATION INDUSTRIES
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: At an earlier point in history, societal expectations from business organizations did not go beyond efficient resource allocation and its maximization. But today, it has changed and modern business must think beyond profit maximization to... Read More
25. EXAMINING THE EFFECTIVENESS AND CHALLENGES OF CBN CASHLESS POLICY ON RURAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Background of the study: The financial system of any economy is responsible for mobilizing savings for productive investments and ensuring efficient resource allocation. Banks have traditionally played an active role in this regard. A large volume of literatures such as those of... Read More
26. THE CONTRIBUTION OF BANKING SECTOR TO AGRICULTURAL GROWTH IN NIGERIA A CASE STUDY OF UNION BANK, ENUGU BRANCH
Background of the Study: Nigeria faces serious poverty challenges. Two out of every three Nigerians live below the poverty line of $1 per day in income. Poverty in Nigeria is concentrated in rural areas, which are home to more than 70 percent of the nation’s poor. Developme... Read More
27. IMPACT OF URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING ON SOCIOECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The phrase ‘better city, better future’ is the motto of the ongoing World Expo in China. The World City Expo started in 2002 as a way of mobilizing world community towards using the urban centers to mobile resources to elimina... Read More
28. EFFECT OF CASHLESS POLICY ON THE NIGERIAN ECONOMY
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The recent evolution of technology for financial transactions poses interesting questions for policy makers and financial institutions regarding the suitability of current institutional arrangements and availability of instruments to guarantee financial s... Read More
29. THE ROLE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION IN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF RURAL AREA IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF UDI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA IN ENUGU STATE)
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: This study is a modest attempt at a lucid explanation of the role of local government in Nigeria. Nigerian local government system have witnessed tremendous transformation since the introduction of the 1988 civil service reforms one of the changes introdu... Read More
30. THE ROLE OF TRADITIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN NIGERIA A STUDY OF ANAMBRA STATE
Background of Study: The concept of traditional institution‖ has been the major phenomena in the recent years and most especially after United Nations General Assembly adapted resolution A/RES/61/295 on Thursday, 13th September 2007 in New York (http://www.u... Read More
31. WORKPLACE MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES PRODUCTIVITY IN THE MANUFACTURING SECTOR
Background to the Study: In the turbulent business environment, with changes in customer demands the main aim of every manufacturing organization is to improve its productivity but this can never be possible without the efficient performance of employees and one... Read More
32. THE PROBLEM OF RETIREMENT IN THE ENUGU STATE CIVIL SERVICE (A CASE STUDY OF ENUGU STATE UNIVERSAL BASIC EDUCATION BOARD)
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION: Members of working class are individuals who are deeply engaged in paid employment mainly in work place and organizations not their own. These places could be in the private or... Read More
33. THE PREVALENCE OF OCCUPATIONAL STRESS AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION
Background to the Read More
34. THE PROBLEMS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTONOMY AND ITS IMPLICATIONS IN THE EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF PRIMARY SCHOOLS
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study: In the world over, education has become an essential commodity that determines the level of development or growth of any nati... Read More
35. THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BANDITRY AND ABDUCTIONS IN NIGERIA AND THE PROGRESSION OF NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Civil instability, terrorist threats, banditry, and persistent abductions of Nigerians, notably the well-publicized kidnappin... Read More
36. THE ROLE OF AGRICULTURAL SECTOR ON ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The role of agricultural sector in an economy cannot be overemphasized. The forward and backward linkages to the rest of the domestic economy, to the international market and w... Read More
37. THE ROLE OF BROADCAST MEDIA IN MOBILIZING WOMEN FOR POLITICAL PARTICIPATION
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Women constitute a critical segment of the Nigeria population. They are active in the agriculture and economic sectors of the... Read More
38. THE ROLE OF CAPITAL MARKET IN INDUSTRIAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: The capital market has been identified as an institution that contributes to the socio-economic growth and development of eme... Read More
39. THE IMPACT OF PROTESTS ON THE POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT OF NIGERIAN YOUTH: A CASE STUDY OF ENDSARS PROTEST
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study: The Special Anti-Robbery Squad, popularly known as SARS, was established as a special police unit in 1992 to tackle increasin... Read More
40. THE IMPACT OF PUBLIC OPINION ON PUBLIC POLICY IN NIGERIA: AN APPRAISAL
CHAPTER ONE
GENERAL INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Since independence in 1960 in Nigeria, different governments have embrace on one programme or another. The research work is to examine the activities of the public... Read More
41. THE IMPACT OF PUBLIC PROCUREMENT ACT ON THE PROCUREMENT PROCESS IN NIGERIA PUBLIC SECTOR
CHAPTER I
Introduction
Background of the Study: This study intends to shed more light on the impact of public procurement act on the accountability of procurement officers in public sector in Kaduna state ministry of ed... Read More
42. THE IMPACT OF RISK ON THE PERFORMANCE OF LISTED INSURANCE COMPANIES IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background of the study: Risk management is an important discipline in business especially the insurance business. Recently, businesses put great emphasis on risk management as this determines their su... Read More
43. THE IMPACT OF SELECTED MACRO-ECONOMIC VARIABLES ON THE PROFIT PERFORMANCE OF MANUFACTURING COMPANIES IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Researchers have shown interest in investigating the correlation between macroeconomic conditions and organisational performa... Read More
44. THE IMPACT OF TAX EVASION AND TAX AVOIDANCE IN NIGERIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Tax is a financial issue and its payment is a civil duty. It is the imposition of a financial burden for the government on individual firm and companies. In general based, the... Read More
45. THE IMPACT OF STRATEGIC MARKETING PRACTICES TO THE EFFECTIVENESS AND EFFICIENT PERFORMANCE OF SMALL SCALE AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background Of The Study: The problem of marketing of Small-Scale Enterprises is truly born of our time; it is product of the standard of timing enjoyed by advance... Read More
46. THE IMPACT OF THE ADOPTION OF INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC SECTOR ACCOUNTING STANDARD (IPSAS) ON THE QUALITY OF PUBLIC SECTOR ACCOUNTING IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background of the study: The rate of change affecting the world of public sector managers show no sign of slowing down especially with apparent... Read More
47. THE IMPACT OF THE LOGISTICS INDUSTRY ON NIGERIA'S ECONOMIC GROWTH - A CASE STUDY OF THE MARITIME INDUSTRY
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study: It is useful to keep in mind that more than ninety percent of international trade takes place on the sea or is transported by... Read More
48. THE IMPLICATION OF BANDITRY AND ABDUCTION ON NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Civil unrest, terror threats, banditry and ongoing abductions of Nigerians, including the well-publicized kidnapping of schoo... Read More
49. THE IMPLICATION OF NIGERIA VALUE ADDED TAX (VAT) ON THE PAYERS
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Taxes in modern economics are the most important source of government revenue. The are compulsory levies that are regularly i... Read More
50. THE IMPLICATIONS OF TREASURY SINGLE ACCOUNT (TSA) ON THE NIGERIAN BANKING SECTOR AND ECONOMY
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The background of Treasury Single Account (TSA) is in accordance with Executive order NO. 55b (2011), which stipulated that t... Read More