International Money Transfer in Nigeria (Kester Osahenye) Introduction With an estimated 145 million inhabitants (Nigerian Population Census December 2006)‚ Nigeria is unarguably the most populous country in Africa. Since the emergence of the nascent democracy‚ Nigeria now plays a pivotal role in African migrations. As Africa’s economic giant‚ Nigeria has also become increasingly involved in international migration to Europe‚ the US‚ the Gulf countries and South Africa. Yet Nigeria is a source and destination
Premium Foreign exchange market Nigeria Bank
The Financial System in Nigeria: An Overview of Banking Sector Reforms The Financial System in Nigeria: An Overview of Banking Sector Reforms E. J. Ofanson (Ph.D)1 O. M. Aigbokhaevbolo (Ph.D)2 G. O. Enabulu3 Abstract The paper overviews the banking sector reforms within the framework of the Nigerian Financial System. A theoretical approach was adopted although empirical evidence was presented in some cases. It was clear that developments in the banking sub-sector of the Nigerian financial system
Premium Bank
The ethics of a company can be measured by different theories. Some of these theories can be used to measure Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (Shell Nigeria). The first ethical measure discussed is utilitarian reasoning‚ also referred to as cost-benefit analysis‚ which compares the costs and benefits of a decision. Secondly for the human rights theory‚ were the rights of the stakeholders respected? Third‚ the ethical theory of justice is measured by whether the benefits and costs
Premium Ethics Petroleum Justice
CHAPTER 19 International Taxation in Canada Problem 1 (Basic) Andrew English has agreed to play professional soccer with the Toronto Metros of the Canadian Soccer League. Andrew lives in England and will be resident in Canada only for the five months of the soccer season. His three-year contract calls for an annual salary of $35‚000. At the time of signing this contract in England‚ the Metros gave Andrew a signing bonus of $25‚000. Andrew’s agent was paid $3‚000 to represent him in negotiating
Premium Taxation Tax Taxation in the United States
support the particular figure or disclosure in the financial statements. A scope limitation is usually imposed by circumstances and sometimes imposed by the reporting entity. In both cases‚ the auditor is prevented from carrying out a particular audit procedure that is considered necessary to obtain evidence that reasonably can be expected to be available. Inherent uncertainties about the outcome of future events do not arise from‚ or give rise to‚ a limitation on the auditor’s work since it
Premium Auditor's report Balance sheet
The term entrepreneur ( /ˌɒntrəprəˈnɜr/) is a loanword from French and was first defined by the Irish-French economist Richard Cantillon as the person who pays a certain price for a product to resell it at an uncertain price‚ thereby making decisions about obtaining and using the resources while consequently admitting the risk of enterprise. The term first appeared in the French Dictionary "Dictionnaire Universel de Commerce" of Jacques des Bruslons published in 1723. Over time‚ scholars have defined
Free Agriculture Agricultural economics
its advantages and disadvantages to Nigeria. Introduction: Nigeria is a country located in West Africa; it has a population of about 160‚027‚000 (World Economic Fact Book 2010). Its main produce is oil and petroleum; the country is also a key producer of rice‚ cocoa and palm-oil in West Africa. (See Appendix 1).Nigeria belongs to a number of economic blocs
Premium West Africa European Union Free trade
According to google.com (web definitions) Accounting Standards can be defined as a set of rules governing how accounts are drawn up. Would there be more positive effects than negative if a country develops its own accounting standards? I totally disagree with this statement‚ instead should be read‚ ‘A country should ‘NOT’ develop its own accounting standards’. To support my statement I will substantiate on five points stating why there is one accounting standards for everyone to follow; these include:
Premium Accountant Business Accountancy
Introduction: Statement of problem: AppolloIspat Complex Limited incorporated the incorrect financial statements for the year ended on June 30‚ 2011 with the Prospectus‚ which do not give a true and fair view of the state of the company’s affairs. For this unfair practice AppolloIspat Complex Limited and ICB Capital Management Limited have been punished. Objectives of study: This report is based on study purpose and the objective of the report is to gather knowledge about
Premium
Youth Unemployment in Nigeria INTRODUCTION Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa and the eighth most populous country in the world with a population of 154‚ 729‚000 citizens. Our nominal GDP is $207. 116 billion and we have a nominal per capita income of $1‚ 4011. Nigeria also has the second largest economy in Africa. If I may ask‚ is this country not blessed? Yet‚ it is still plagued by youth unemployment which had been one of our major problems in recent years. Both government and
Premium Unemployment Inflation Economics