Elections in Nigeria are nothing but dramatised rituals that seek to legitimate the power structure of the ruling class By NGOVE‚ PETER PEVER Being an M. Sc seminar presentation in the department of Political Science‚ Benue State University‚ Makurdi. ABSTRACT The concept of election has been defined in this work as the process by which the people choose their leaders. Nigeria’s democratic experience has been faced with the question of credibility of our electoral process and elections
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Applied Econometrics and International Development. AEID.Vol. 5-2 (2005) MONETARY POLICY AND MACROECONOMIC INSTABILITY IN NIGERIA: A RATIONAL EXPECTATION APPROACH FERIDUN‚ Mete * FOLAWEWO‚ Abiodun OSINUBI‚ Tokunbo Abstract Generally‚ both fiscal and monetary policies seek at achieving relative macroeconomic stability. Based o countries’ experience on n the role of monetary policy in controlling economics instability‚ this study examines the efficacy of monetary policy in controlling
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Joint Africa Institute Seminar on the Role of Parliamentarians in Promoting Good Public Financial Management and Accountability in Africa Tunis‚ November 19-23‚ 2007 Public Financial Management and Corruption[1] Public Financial Management (PFM) ordinarily covers the management of government revenue‚ expenditure and cash. Corruption defined as the diversion of public resources for private use can affect any of these operations‚ at the level of the national and sub-national administrations. This
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Economic Crisis in Nigeria. NIGERIA. (google)The evolution of Nigeria was from about 1849 until it attained independence in 1960. During this period a lot of events occurred‚ and is largely the story of the great impact of the British on the Nigerian people. The colonial authorities (British) sought to define‚ protect and realize their imperial interest in the portion of West Africa because of its endowment with natural resources‚ apparently this occurred about hundred years ago. The British was
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YOUTH UNEMPLOY MENT IN NIGERIA SOLVING THE PROBLEMS FROM THE ROOT SOLVING THE PROBLEMS FROM THE ROOT TABLE OF CONTENTS ✓ ABSTRACT ✓ INTRODUCTION ✓ THE EFFECTS OF YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT IN NIGERIA ✓ CAUSES OF YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT ✓ LIFE INVESTORS FOUNDATION: INTRODUCTION ✓ THE WORK PLAN • ENTERPRISES • WORK STUDY • RESEARCH ACADEMY ✓ OTHER STRATEGIES • ANTICORRUPTION TEAM • COLLATERAL BOARD • RESOURCE AND INFORMATION CENTRE
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Journal of Emerging Trends in Economics and Management Sciences (JETEMS) 2 (1): 1-8 © Scholarlink Research Institute Journals‚ 2011 (ISSN: 2141-7024) Journal of Emerging Trends in jetems.scholarlinkresearch.org Economics and Management Sciences (JETEMS) 2(1):1-8 (ISSN:2141-7024) Budget Deficit and Inflation in Nigeria: A Causal Relationship 1 1 S. O. Oladipo and 2T. O. Akinbobola Department of Economics and Accounting‚ Bells University of Technology‚ Ota‚ Nigeria 2 Department of Economics
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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
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EBONG GROUP MANAGING DIRECTOR/CHIEF EXECUTIVE UNION BANK OF NIGERIA PLC ABSTRACT Against the backdrop of the role of banks as financial intermediaries and their function as the engine of growth of the economy‚ this paper examines the extent to which the banking industry has helped to stimulate economic activities in Nigeria and what the prognosis looks like in the post-consolidation era. The paper notes that the banking industry in Nigeria witnessed a remarkable growth in terms of deposit base‚ number
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Igbinedion University Okada Eighth Convocation Lecture By Sanusi Lamido Sanusi‚ CON Governor Central Bank of Nigeria GROWTH PROSPECTS FOR THE NIGERIAN ECONOMY Convocation Lecture delivered at the Igbinedion University Eighth Convocation Ceremony‚ Okada‚ Edo State‚ November 26‚ 2010 GROWTH PROSPECTS FOR THE NIGERIAN ECONOMY Sanusi Lamido Sanusi‚ CON Governor Central Bank of Nigeria 1.0 INTRODUCTION Nigeria’s economic aspirations have remained that of altering the structure of production
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Quarterly update – December 2013 Final analysis by Nenad Pacek Business and economic outlook Nigeria • • • • • • • • • • • • • Executive summary Facts Economic fundamentals Strategic business importance Corporate sales and profit trends Growth trends and drivers Household consumption trends Gross fixed investment trends Government spending trends Currency outlook Interest rates and inflation outlook Political risks to be aware of Forecast table Contents
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