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...
View DetailsANALYSIS OF THE PROBLEMS OF AGRICULTURAL CREDIT TO FARMERS
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY : Farmer need productive resources and these resources are acquired with owned or borrowed fund. Agriculture is very important to the economic of most developing countries of the world and because of this, a supply of adequate farmer finance is essent...
View DetailsAN APPRAISAL OF THE IMPACT OF THE LIQUIDITY PROBLEM ON SELECTED COMMERCIAL BANKS IN NIGERIA
Abstract: This study is on an appraisal of the impact of the liquidity problem on selected commercial banks in Nigeria. The total population for the study is 200 staff of first bank, Enugu state. The researcher used questionnaires as the instrument for the data collection. Descri...
View DetailsAN ASSESSMENT OF THE ROLE OF MICROFINANCE BANK IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: It is know fact that banks help to accelerate the growth and development of a developed and developing economy. Consequently, finance becomes an important ingredient in the economic development of a nation and communities alike. Thus, the...
View DetailsAN EXAMINATION OF THE IMPACT OF FAILED BANKS ON NIGERIA ECONOMY
ABSTRACT: This research work in failed banker is with a view to examine its impact one the Nigerian economy. The statement of problem in this research work aimed at finding if there are reductions in the flow of inventible resources that could be channeled...
View DetailsAPPRAISAL ON THE IMPACT OF EFFECTIVE CREDIT MANAGEMENT ON THE PROFITABILITY OF COMMERCIAL BANKS
Abstract: This study is focused on the impact of effective credit management on the profitability of commercial banks. The study is divided into five chapters. Chapter one deals with introduction, general over view of the study, statement of problems, objectives of the study, lim...
View DetailsBANK FAILURE: CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES
ABSTRACT: Research concerns “Bank failure” causes and consequences” Bank failure in our banking industry has become a peculiar household word in this country, which cannot be overemphasized. It is a re-current issue, which cause...
View DetailsCOMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE PERFORMANCE OF THE INSURANCE AND BANKING INDUSTRIES IN NIGERIA
Background: The insurance and banking industries, both of which are components of the Nigerian financial system, play very important role in the country. They jointly for the backbone of the economy without which all economic activities would come to a halt...
View DetailsCORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND ETHICS IN NIGERIA BANKING INDUSTRY: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITY
Background to the Study: Financial scandals and misappropriation around the world and the recent collapse of large corporate organization in the USA and Europe have brought to the fore, again, the need for the practice of sound corporate governance, which is the...
View DetailsCORPORATE 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...
View DetailsDESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF REAL TIME CURRENT ACCOUNT TRANSACTION PROCESSING SYSTEM
INTRODUCTION: In the twentieth Century, the banking world has seen a continuing process towards fully computerized operations. At the start of the century there were few mechanical aids with all ledgers, passbook and account statements being written by hand. By 1920s...
View DetailsEFFECT OF BANK CONSOLIDATION ON PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT: The central tenet of banking sector consolidation was to develop a strong, reliable and diversified banking sector that is capable of playing effective developmental roles in the economy, such as funding of small and medium scale enterprises and becoming a competent and...
View DetailsEFFECT OF E-BANKING ON ORGANIZATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY
ABSTRACT: The purpose of the study is to investigate the effects of electronic banking on organizational performance at case study of Dangote cement plc. The study will be of great significance as it will help financial institution to know more challenges affecting E- banking Ski...
View DetailsTHE 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...
View DetailsFRAUD IN THE NIGERIAN BANKING INDUSTRY: CAUSES, CONSEQUENCES AND SOLUTION
ABSTRACT: There were so many difficulties which this research work was confronted with bank officials were so reluctant to give out helpful information of this problem and there was also the cost of research and limited time for acquisition...
View DetailsPROBLEMS AND PROSPECT OF ELECTRONIC BANKING IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Financial institutions have been early adopters of smart card and credit cards technology, in the system and more recently, the launching of internet banking have transformed the world into a global village linked with electronic impulses...
View DetailsEVALUATION OF UGA MICRO FINANCE BANK
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The history of micro financing can be traced back as long to the middle of the 1800s when the theorist by sander spooner was writing over the benefits from small credits to entrepreneurs and farmers as a way getting the people out of...
View DetailsEXAMINATION OF THE ROLE OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT: The relevance of real estate to our economics and social development cannot be over-emphasized not at least in the housing sector, which has a critical impact on Individual and National Welfare. Firstly finance plays a key role in the housing development proje...
View DetailsFINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICE AND PERFORMANCE OF SMEs IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF SELECTED SMEs IN EKET LGA)
Background to the study: Small firms play vital roles in the process of industrialization, sustainable economic growth (Ariyo, 2005); encouragement of entrepreneurship, employment generation (Ogujiuba et al, 2004); reduction of poverty and contribution to the Gross Domestic...
View DetailsGOAL CLARITY AS A MODERATING VARIABLE BETWEEN BUDGET PARTICIPATION AND MANAGERIAL PERFORMANCE
ABSTRACT: Managerial performance is important for an organization, especially private sector corporate governance because the performance is the achievement level overview of the implementation of an activity.The main objectives of this study, therefore, was to e...
View DetailsIMPACT OF ADEQUATE WORKING CAPITAL ON PROFITABILITY OF BANKS
Abstract: This project examines the issues of working capital management in banks specifically, it focuses attention on an efficient and effective. Working Capital Management using the case study of Wema Bank Plc. The study examines and expatiates on the merit of maintaining an e...
View DetailsIMPACT OF BANK RECAPITALIZATION ON STOCK MARKET DEVELOPMENT
Background to the Study: The relevance of banks in the economy of any nation cannot be overemphasized. They are the cornerstones of the economy of a country. Banks play the important role of promoting economic growth and development through the&nbs...
View DetailsIMPACT OF CASH LIQUIDITY ON THE PERFORMANCE OF DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS IN NIGERIA
Background of the study
Cash liquidity reflects a financial institution’s ability to fund assets and meet financial obligations. Cash liquidity is essential in all banks to meet customer withdrawals, compensate for balance sheet fluctuations, and provide funds for...
View DetailsIMPACT OF CREDIT MANAGEMENT IN THE BANKING INDUSTRY
Background of the study: Credit management in our banking sector today has taken a different dimension from what it used to be. The banking industry has adopted a lot of strategies in checking credit management in order to stay in business. Thu the banking industry in Nigeria has...
View DetailsIMPACT OF ELECTRONIC BANKING ON CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
Background of the study: The rapid changes in business operations in contemporary times in the form of technological improvement require banks in Nigeria to serve their customers electronically. Traditionally, banks have been in the forefront of harnessing technology to improve t...
View DetailsIMPACT OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY ON BANKING SECTOR
Abstract: The banking industry of the 21st century operates in a complex and competitive environment characterized by ever-changing economic and financial environment with information and communication technology (ICT) at the center of this change. As Information Technology is vi...
View DetailsIMPACT OF INTEREST RATE CHANGES ON EFFECTIVE PRICING OF BANK CREDIT IN NIGERIA
Background of the Study: Operators in the banking system argue that the pegging lending rate at the present level by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is not realistic as it is not market determined especially urban considered against the cost of deposits (term deposits and savin...
View DetailsIMPACT OF MACRO ECONOMICS VARIABLES ON FIRMS’ PERFORMANCE IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT: Nigeria has experienced vibrant activity relating to the acquisition of local firms by Private enterprises (PE) and the size of PE transactions. Some notable PE firms are well known and are listed on the NSE. PE as its name suggests, is very...
View DetailsIMPACT OF QUANTITATIVE TOOLS OF MONETARY POLICY ON THE PERFORMANCE OF DEPOSIT OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT: This study focused on examining the effects of quantitative policy instruments on the deposit performance of commercial banks in Nigeria, namely First Bank of Nigeria Plc and First Inland Bank Plc. In order to guide the trajectory...
View DetailsTHE ROLE OF INTERNAL AUDIT AS A MANAGEMENT TOOL FOR ENHANCING ORGANIZATIONAL FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The selection of the research topic indicates the researcher's intention to investigate the efficiency and effectiveness of internal audits in various corporate organisations, including banks, manufacturing companies, and governm...
View DetailsAN EXAMINATION OF INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEM AND BANK FRAUD PREVENTION IN NIGERIA BANKING INDUSTRY
Background of the study: The significance of internal control in Nigerian banks cannot be overstated. It is now considered a crucial aspect of organisational strength. This is primarily because a well-functioning control system is essential for maintaining an efficient accou...
View DetailsTHE ROLE OF REMITTANCES IN THE FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF NIGERIA (1978-2018)
Background of the study: Remittances refer to monetary transfers made by individuals residing in foreign nations to their family and acquaintances in their countries of origin. They represent a significant contributor to the financial development inside a specific country. Remittances refer...
View DetailsLIQUIDITY MANAGEMENT IN BANKS: A STUDY OF SELECTED COMMERCIAL BANKS IN NIGERIA (2000-2009)
Background of the study: The whole concept of banking is built upon confidence in the liquidity of the bank. Liquidity management is critical in the banking operations. Customers place their deposits with a bank, confident that they can withdraw the deposit when...
View DetailsLIQUIDITY PROBLEMS IN COMMERCIAL BANKS
Background of the study: Banking operation which can be traced back to the early colonial period has helped in economy growth and development of a country. In Nigeria, the existence of commercial banking started with the establishment of African Banking Corporation in 1892....
View DetailsLOAN SYNDICATION: A SOURCE OF BUSINESS FINANCING IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT: This study was carried out to examine loan syndication: a source of business financing in Nigeria with special reference to GTBank and Access Bank. Specifically, the study aims to examine the general terms of the various issue involved in Loa...
View DetailsMEASURES NECESSARY TO MINIMIZE THE HIGH INCIDENCE OF BAD DEBTS IN NIGERIA COMMERCIAL BANKS
ABSTRACT: This study was carried out to examine the measures necessary to minimize the high incidence of bad debts in Nigeria commercial banks with a special reference to Guarantee Trust Bank, Abuja. Specifically, the study examine the causes of b...
View DetailsMERGERS 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.
... View DetailsMISMANAGEMENT IN FINANCIAL INSTITUTION (BANK) EFFECT AND SOLUTION
Background of the study: A financial institution is an organized body concerned with the management of money. This is to say that the institution is responsible for the leading and borrowing of money in other words, it is an institution involved in financial intermediation...
View DetailsTHE IMPACT OF INTERNET BANKING SERVICES EXPENDITURE ON THE PROFITABILITY OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT: This study is aimed at ascertaining the impact of internet banking services expenditure on the profitability of commercial banks in Nigeria; with the focus on Diamond Bank Plc. Internet technology holds the potential to fundamentally change banks and the banking industr...
View DetailsOperationalization 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...
View DetailsPROBLEMS OF NEW BANKS IN NIGERIA
Abstract: The purpose of the study was to identify challenges facing New banks in Nigeria. A descriptive survey design was applied to a population of 48 banks operating in Nigeria. The target population composed of the management staff currently employed at the h...
View DetailsRELEVANCE 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...
View DetailsTHE EFFECT OF BANK RECAPITALIZATION ON THE ECONOMY OF NIGERIA
ABSTRACT: The resultant impact of financial liberalization opened up the Nigerian economy to global financial markets, which has generated increasing apprehension in the economy and has exposed the fragility and vulnerability of her financial system. It is therefore imperative fo...
View DetailsTHE IMPACT OF BANKS CREDIT IN THE NIGERIA ECONOMY (A CASE STUDY OF FIRST BANK OF NIGERIA PLC AND ZENITH BANK PLC) EKWULOBIA
ABSTRACT: This research is on the impact of bank credit in the Nigeria economy, A case study of first bank plc and Zenith bank plc Ekwulobia. Objectives of the study includes: to determine the extent to which the various banks credits has been felt in the Nigeria economy, t...
View DetailsTHE IMPACT OF COMMERCIAL BANKING ON MANUFACTURING SECTOR IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The growth of economy and development of banking have often appeared inseparable until l7 century, there had existed on modern banking institution anywhere, and there had on modern developed economy. Before 1892, Nigeria was evidently underdeve...
View DetailsTHE IMPACT OF COMPUTERIZATION ON THE PRODUCT CREATION AND SERVICE DELIVERY
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Today’s business environment is very dynamic and undergoes rapid changes as a result of technological innovation, increased awareness and demands from customers. The application of information and communication technological concept...
View DetailsTHE IMPACT OF CORPORATE FINANCE SERVICES ON BANK’S PROFITABILITY
ABSTRACT: This study review the corporate finance services as obtained in the Nigeria banking business. The major corporate finance discussed ranges from the capital market services, under which management of capital equity issue, marketing, packaging, advisory s...
View DetailsTHE IMPACT OF MICROFINANCE BANKS IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
Background of the study: The ideal of micro-finance banking become necessary due to the inability of the conventional banking schemes to mobilize the dormant funds in rural area and channel them into needy factor. Besides, small business and the rural farmers needed to inculcate...
View DetailsTHE ROLE OF AGRICULTURE CREDIT GUARANTEE SCHEME FUND IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF AGRICULTURE (A CASE STUDY OF CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA, ENUGU)
ABSTRACT: Agricultural credit guarantee scheme fund was established to help farmers who have little or no collateral to get loans from commercial banks by CBN. It was the aim of this research work to find out if CBN has helped in developing cooperative activities in agricultural...
View DetailsTHE ROLE OF BANKS IN THE NIGERIA ECONOMY
Abstract: An efficient financial system is essential for building a sustained economic growth and an open vibrant economic system. Countries with well developed financial institutions tend to grow faster; especially the size of the banking system and the liquidity of the stock ma...
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