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Overview And Application Of Accounting Policies And Its Effect On Shareholders’ Investment In Public Liability Companies (A Case Study Of Beta Glass Plc, Ughelli)

ABSTRACT This research project was designed to look into the problems and prospect associated with choice implementation and disclosure of accounting policies in public liability companies in Nigeria and its relationship with shareholder investment and the returns on such investments.  This study was prompted by the fact that corporate disclosure is an inevitable activity such that the need to render a true and fair view of financial statements by management of resources owners (shareholder...

Organization Structure As A Tool For Effective Management (A Case Study Of Institute Management And Technology) Enugu

TABLE OF CONTENTS   Title Page Approval Page Dedication Acknowledgement Table of Content Abstract   CHAPTER ONE 1.1    INTRODUCTION 1.2        Historical Background 1.3        Statement of Problem 1.4        Objective of The Study 1.5        Research Hypothesis 1.6        Scope of Limitation of Study Reference   CHAPTER TWO LITERATURE REVIEW 2.1        Definitions and Explanation 2.2        I.M.T Performance and Growth 2....

On the Evaluation of the Impact of Liquidity Management on Deposit Banks Performance in Nigeria

BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY         Liquidity management in financial context means ways with which assets can easily be convertible cash without loss and hence the bank’s ability to pay its depositors on demand (Anyanwu 1993.87).         Liquidity management also means the degree of convertibility to cash, and company must all times maintain a reasonable level of cash and near-cash assets to enable it pay its maturity and unforeseen obligations.         Also, liquidity ma...

On The Causes, Effect And Solution Of Unemployment In Delta State

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY In the delta state urban and rural communities, a steady increase in unemployment has been observed. It is not an overstatement if we say the unemployment is the highest social problem in the country. it is one of the major societal evil which beset the citizen in their efforts to achieve their life goals. No wonder Akerele (1997) sees unemployment as situations which arise when an employable individual is actively unsuccessfully seeking for work. Unemployment accordi...

Critical analysis of the viability of Commercial Bank Activities in Nigeria

BACK GROUND TO THE STUDY Bank was first introduced by early goldsmith in the olden days, the goldsmith kept the valuable asset of people. They has fortified places where they kept valuable items received from people. Those who deposited their valuable properties with the goldsmith were made to pay some amount to the goldsmith before they could claim their valuable properties.                                                           �...

The Effect Of Computerization On The Development Of Banking Sector

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY In today world we are totally living in a computerized world and we have lost the human element. Many companies have transitioned their information totally to computers and software packages that has moved many people out 0f jobs. We are completely dependent on computers and ability to do task on our own has become very limited. Computerization has been a revolution in the banking sector. The advent of computers has enormously increased the banking capabilities of the...

Community Banking as A Strategy for Rural Development in Nigeria

                                     INTRODUCTION In recent times much has been said as regards the neglect of the rural area in Nigeria in terms of the development and transformation facilities and services such as electricity. Pipe born water, good roads, hospital etc. as well as the provision of banking facilities, to help improve the standard of life and opportunities open to the rural dwellers. It has been argued that over years, paper development strategi...

Disruptive Innovation, the way forward for the Nigerian economy

Most sectors of the Nigerian economy need updation not only to align the Nigerian business environment with trending global economic models but also to boost the Nigerian economy. It is therefore imperative for businesses, venture capitalists and potential investors to do a proper evaluation of the operations of the various sectors of the Nigerian economy to identify possible gaps that could be filled. In business theory, disruptive innovation is an innovation that creates a new market...

Effectiveness of regulations in building effective institutions in Nigeria

Regulation is one of the primary tools of government for managing the economy, influencing behavior, and implementing policy. In the current political and economic environment with major constraints on government expenditure coupled with social resistance to higher taxes especially where the citizens are not seeing the effect of paying tax. A regulatory policy may receive more attention as governments use the tool of regulation as the key instrument of public policy.

Refocusing the bane of insurance in Nigeria

Despite awareness campaigns, involvement of foreign investors, increase in capital base and other measures put in place by the government to increase insurance penetration in Nigeria, the level of penetration remain poor. This article is aimed at refocusing where the bane of insurance in Nigeria lies. This article focuses on the Nigerian insurance sector and the reasons behind poor penetration of insurance in Nigeria.   

An Analysis of the Case: SOCIETE GENERALE (A): THE JEROME KERVIEL AFFAIR?

This case study provides an overview of derivative trading, evaluate the adequacy of the internal control policies and procedures put in place by the management of Societe Generale and to investigate the possible implications of risky trading practices of Societe Generale in relation to the requirements of the Basel II accord. And also, the case study will help us identify the management style or approach adopted by the management of the bank. Though there have been so many regulations recent...

A New Model for Pricing Collateralized OTC Derivatives

This paper presents a new model for pricing OTC derivatives subject to collateralization. It allows for collateral posting adhering to bankruptcy laws. As such, the model can back out the market price of a collateralized contract. This framework is very useful for valuing outstanding derivatives. Using a unique dataset, we find empirical evidence that credit risk alone is not overly important in determining credit-related spreads. Only accounting for both collateral arrangement and credit ris...

The Geographical location of Afghanistan and its role in the development of the region

The Geographical location of Afghanistan and its role in the development of the region was approved by Afghanistan ministry of foreign affairs Diploamcy institute  this paper provided important information about the geographical location of Afghanistan and its role in the development of the region. by Habibullah Azizi Expert in Aid Management directorate at the Ministry of finance 

Diversity Our Strength: Different Tongues, One Nation

Since the attainment of independence in 1960, Nigeria has been grappling with how to ensure unity in diversity among its various ethnic groups. Successive governments have strategized different mechanisms aimed at promoting national integration including the establishment of the National Youth Service Corps, the building of Unity Schools, state and locality creation, implementation of a Federal Character principle, and the zoning of power positions, among several public policies. Despite thes...

Industrial revolution 4.0 implication to libraries and librarians

Introduction “The term Industry 4.0 stands for thefourth industrial revolution defi ned as anew level of organization and controlover the entire value chain of products.It is aimed at the increasinglyrequirements of individual customers.(Vaidya et al., 2018). The FourthIndustrial revolution is changing howwe live, work and communicate. Somebest examples are self-driving cars,online shopping, drone delivery servicesetc. Students today need to stay relevantfor future job markets, as artific...


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