has been underscored that discount houses play very important roles in stimulating investments in the economy and in boosting the general operations of the money market. Not only do they serve as catalyst in the market‚ they are‚ on their own‚ large-scale investors in the money market as well. Their role in facilitating profitable open market operations is worth stressing (CBN‚ 2004; Ezirim‚ 2005). Notwithstanding these and other roles performed by discount houses in a typical economy‚ the Nigerian
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influence profits have on the investment and savings decisions of companies. This is because a rise in profits improves the cash flow position of companies and offers greater flexibility in the source of finance for corporate investment (i.e. through retained earnings). Easier access to finance facilitates greater investment which boosts productivity‚ productive capacity‚ competitiveness and employment. The existence‚ growth and survival of a business organization mostly depend upon the profit
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Sector……………………………………………..03 Micro finance in SMEs in Pakistan……………..………………………….11 Role of Microfinance in Poverty Alleviation…...................................05 Major challenges faced by MF sector………………..…………….10 Future Prospects…………………………………………………… Conclusion….......................................................................................20 Bibliography………………………………………………………………………22 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT It has been an honor for me to prepare a Term paper on “Micro finance Sector of Pakistan”
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Role of Commercial Banks in Economic Development According to Kent: “An organization whose principal operations are concerned with the accumulation of the temporarily idle money of the general public for the purpose of advancing to others for expenditure.” Various economists have different views about the role of commercial banks in economic development. Schumpeter says‚ “It is the banking system which serves as a key agent along with the entrepreneur in the process of economic development”
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INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA IN THE CONTEXT OF GLOBALIZATION By B.W. Adeoye Research Fellow Economic Development Department Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research ( NISER ) Ibadan. A paper submitted for presentation at the 45th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Economic Society(NES)‚ Holding in Abuja between 24th and 26th August‚ 2004. February‚ 2005. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA IN THE CONTEXT OF GLOBALIZATION
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The Effect Of Bank Consolidation On The Performance Of Banks In Nigeria Edit Article ------------------------------------------------- Top of Form Bottom of FormCHAPTER ONE 1.0 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The recapitalization and consolidation exercise in the banking industry by the former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor‚ Professor Charles Soludo has necessitated the need for different organization to engage in corporate Consolidation (mergers and acquisition). The concept of recapitalization
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ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION The role of the Nigerian Capital Market in raising or mobilising medium to long term funds for both micro and macro development sub-sectors have been commendable in recent times. The main institutions in the capital market include – the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)‚ which is the apex body and serves as the regulatory authority of the market; the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE); the Issuing Houses; and the Stock Firms. Stressful development demand in modern times‚ as
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is getting more matured in terms of level of sophistication. At the same time it becomes a threat due to the difficulty of having areas where further sophistication is possible. But‚ now‚ the most sensitive problem for all is the severe poverty. Micro-credit became a new phenomenon in the present world due to its recognition of an efficient weapon to fight against poverty. A current investigation proved that‚ more than 1.3 billion inhabitants are struggling to earn a smaller amount one dollar ($1)
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Agricultural Economics of Nigeria: Paradoxes and Crossroads of Multimodal Nature Professor Eric C. Eboh Professor of Agricultural Economics University of Nigeria CONTENTS 1.0 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 2 2.0 CONCEPTUAL APPROACH OF THIS INAUGURAL LECTURE 6 REFLECTIONS ON THE STRATEGIC ROLE OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMY 8 3.0 4.0 5.0 AGRICULTURE FROM THE LOOKING GLASS OF MAN’S ECONOMIC HISTORY 16 AGRICULTURAL ECONOMY FROM PARADIGMATIC VIEWPOINTS ABOUT THE STATE VIS-A-VIS MARKET 21 6.0 NIGERIAN AGRICULTURE
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emerging as a vital factor in socioeconomic development and hence‚ have a crucial role to play in addressing development challenges. Onyeke (2008:319) wrote on the appreciation of information technology in Nigeria banks and pointed out that information technology is becoming the backbone of banks’ services regeneration in Nigeria. He cited the Diamond Integrated Banking Services (DIBS) of Diamond Bank Limited and Electronic Smart Card Account (ESCA) of Eco Bank Limited as efforts geared towards creating
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