ABSTRACT One of the significances of development in the economy of any nation is the transition from a dependent nation to an independent nation. It is also referred to as a period when nations are struggling to solve some tasks (economic problem). One essential development task of every nation is to attain a steady and sustainable economy. In Nigeria as a developing country, several efforts have been made to provide a suitable means to aid economic development such measures include; the esta...
ABSTRACT The problem under investigation is “problems and prospects of financial management in local government system”. The researcher is well aware that accounting and financial reporting in the public sector particularly at the local government level was not given adequate attention. The purpose of this study is to identify and examine the problems of the local government finances and account; and ascertain the prospects of improving sources of local government finances. The study po...
ABSTRACT Finances is crucial to any investment decision, this study however is aimed at finding out the effects of commercial banks credit to small scale industries or economic growth in Nigeria. The purpose of this is to ascertain the nature and present scope of this effect in Nigeria economic growth. This study is divided into five chapters highlight the performance of small scale industries financed by commercial banks credit and other financial institutions, and the problems financing the...
ABSTRACT The general objective of this work was to find out the socio-economic effect of subsidy regime in Nigeria within the period of 1999-2014. Subsidy being a policy in Nigeria was meant to cushion the suffering of the masses and to encourage industries especially growing industries to be able to compete favorably in the market. This study was a survey research. And the methodology adopted was the simple random sampling technic. Primary and secondary sources were used to gather necessary ...
ABSTRACT Farm credit accessibility has been seen as the surest way of breaking the vicious cycle of poverty in the rural areas of developing countries, particularly in sub Saharan Africa. This study examines the challenges of farm credit accessibility by small scale farmers in Nigeria.Farming in rural Nigeria has widely changed from being activity aimed at providing food and fiber for household subsistence to one providing for the market (commercial farming). Like every competitive commercia...
AbstractIn this study the independence of auditors was critically evaluated and the importance of auditors’ independence in financial statement credibility was analyzed. In order to make informed decision it is important for the financial statement to be credible. The auditors are expected to audit the financial statement of companies in order to present a true and fair view or otherwise of the financial statement. The data used for this work were collected from both primary and secondary s...
INTRODUCTION: Recent dynamism in levels of competition and efficiency in the banking system can contribute to greater financial stability, product innovation, and access by households and firms to financial Services, which in turn can improve the prospects for economic growth in this respect, concerns are that state-dominated monopolistic, inefficient, and fragile banking systems in Kenya and many low-income countries, especially in sub-Saharan Africa majorly impact economic development. Pe...
TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER ONE1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY1.2 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM1.3 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY1.4 RESEARCH QUESTIONS1.5 RESEARCH HYPOTHESIS1.6 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY1.7 SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY1.8 DEFINITION OF TERMSCHAPTER TWOREVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE2.1 FINANCIAL REPORTING – AN OVERVIEW 2.2 THE MEANING OF FINANCIAL REPORTING2.3 MEANING OF ACCOUNTING CONCEPTS AND CONVENTIONS2.4 S...
ABSTRACTThis research work tend to examine the impact of inflation on Nigeria capital market, inflation is a universal economic problem which affects both developed and less developed countries economic activities. The objective of this research study includes: to examines how inflation affects interest rates for loans, for development banks and to ascertain whether the inflationary trends affect the Nigeria capital market operational adversely and also to examines the effect of inf...
ABSTRACTThe currency of a nation is made to appreciate is this appreciation made at the expense of the foreign market determinant? Or is it as a result of the country’s effort? it is the aim of this research work find out if Nigeria apply foreign exchange rate controls, is the naira appreciation what we attain to achieve. This research work has five chapters. chapter one, contains a general discussion of the foreign exchange rate fluctuating as seen by different people. it went furthe...
ABSTRACTThis research project was centered on the impact of global financial crisis on Nigeria capital market using Nigeria stock exchange (NSE) as a study. The over riding objectives were to examine the role of capital market in the global financial crisis and economic development. To determine the problem of Nigeria capital market in enhancing national economic growth. To ascertain if the confidence and interest of investors in the capital market, can be restored by high level of transpar...
ABSTRACTThe project is titled “strategies used in managing small business in Nigeria: a survey of selected small scale business in Enugu Metropolis”. The main objectives of study were to find out the best strategic use in managing small scale business with a view to achieving social- economic development. Specifically, the objectives are to establish how diversification as a management strategy has contributed to the effective management of small scale business. Also, to find out whether ...
Abstract Poverty connotes deprivations or denials of certain needs, services and denials of all attributes of human development. Poverty crashed the human spirit, three billion people, half the world’s population lives in less human needs. Poverty traps future generation in a vicious cycle with hope or opportunity, in an increasingly globalize world on one is immune to these. The objective of this research work is to examine how microfinance bank will help in poverty alleviation in Nigeria....
CHAPTER ONE1.0 INTRODUCTION1.1Background Of The Study 1.2Statement of the Problem 1.3Objectives of the Study 1.4Hypothesis Of The Study1.5Significance of the Study 1.6Scope of the Study CHAPTER TWO2.0 THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK2.1 Classical Theory Of International Trade 2.2. Conceptual framework 2.2.1 Meaning of Trade Barriers.2.2.2 Some Trade Barrier to Internal Trade 2.2.3 Barrier to International Trade2.2.4 Tools Used for Trade Protection 2.2.5 Argu...
ABSTRACT Road transportation was viewed by the researcher as a sine qua non in the economy whether developed or developing. Road transportation is seen as the engine of an economy. It links products, suppliers, consumers, and commuters. But poor, ineffective and inefficient road transportation system have crippled developments and the collapse of many economic and social activities which have resulted in dissatisfaction among the commuters in the industry. This is characterized by poo...