Banking and Finance Research Papers/Topics

Microfinance Bank as Government Strategy to Poverty Reduction in Nigeria

INTRODUCTION Background of the Study In Nigeria, Micro financing is not a new phenomenon as evidenced by such cultural economic activities which were practiced to provide funds for producers in the rural communities. The earliest evidence of financial institutions in Africa dates to the 16th century: a rotating savings and credit associations (ROSCAS) among the Yoruban. As a form of social capital and also as a financial self-help groups (SHGs) was transported during the slave trade to the C...

EFFECTIVENESS OF CBN MONETARY POLICY IN THE CONTROL OF UNEMPLOYMENT IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT Monetary policy has a central role in macro-economic management. Therefore this work tries to asses the effectiveness of CBN monetary policy in the control of unemployment in Nigeria (2000-2011). The effectiveness of any policy is measured by the external it tries to achieves its objectives. The assessment of the policy was made using one out or the three key policy objectives which is unemployment.  In achieving the above objectives, information was sourced from both primary and se...

THE ROLE OF BANKS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACTThis work ahs designed to study the role of banks in development of entrepreneurship if Nigerian with particular references since banks and other financial institution help in development of entrepreneurship by providing medium and long term fund, credit facilities, business advisory services for the establishment of new industries supervision of implementation of new project etc.  Banks help to promote and develop entrepreneurship by giving guidance on investment opportunities and s...

The Impact Of Monetary Policy On Commercial Banks Loans And Advances In Nigeria (1980-2006)

ABSTRACT The research project examines the impact of monetary policy on commercial Banks Loan and Advances in Nigeria, using a annual time series from 1980-2006. In order to study if thoroughly monetary policy affects commercial banks loans and Advances in Nigeria. The research work made use of both descriptive and econometric approach. The econometric approach was use in the presentation of estimation of result and interpretation of the ordinary least square methods (OLS) technique, usin...

The Status Of Information Technology In Nigeria Banking System A Case Study Of Zenith Bank Of Nigeria Plc

ABSTRACT The aim of this project write up is to know the role and analysis the status of Information Technology in the banking sector. It is also part of the overall objectives to proffer solutions and policy recommendations in addressing the negative role it has played. Research for this work entailed extensive reading of banking journal, periodicals, CBN and FBN publications, Magazines, Newspaper, articles. This work has potentials for the government, banking institutions, management finan...

COMPUTER FRAUD DETECTION, PREVENTION AND CONTROL IN NIGERIA BANKING SECTOR (A CASE STUDY OF KEYSTONE BANK)

ABSTRACT The rapid technological development of recent times of the electronic computer have has a wide spread effect on the banking industry and the public in general, electronic computers have outstripped the human being in the speed and efficiency with which they can absolve information, process it and communicate the results. The massive influx of computer devices for banking operations has brought about the use of the same computer system to perpetrate fraud within and outside the bank...

EFFECTS OF THE BANKING CONSOLIDATION AND REFORM ON THE OVERALL

ABSTRACT This study examines the performance of the bank reforms and the consolidation on the Nigerian economy arising from the recently concluded banking reforms programmes. It notes that since the consolidation programmes was policy induced, the eighteen (18) months given for total compliance appeared in adequate, given the number of activities required for mergers and compliance and acquisition to be successfully harnessed. The research methods were descriptive survey methods. It also in...

ACCOUNTING IN THE NIGERIA PUBLIC SECTOR, ISSUES, PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS (A CASE STUDY PHCN)

ABSTRACT In order to successfully accomplish the purpose for this research study, on the role of the Nigeria accountant question were formulated and a questionnaire comprising statement drawn from the research questions were prepared as well from the following problems are be setting public sector. Appointment of unqualified accountants to act as account supervisor, negative attitude of most accountants to wards account ability resulting to inadequate keeping of financial and accounting recor...

A STUDY OF THE IMPORTANCE OF BANK LENDING TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF ECONOMY (A CASE STUDY OF FIRST BANK OF NIG PLC EMENE -ENUGU)

1.0INTRODUCTION Background of the Study The lending process as it pertains to my case study (First Bank Nig. Plc) has immensely contributed to the development of the Nigerian economy.Bank lending is very relevant to all sectors in the economy both private and public sectors because it is one of the major sources of finance. Banks in this idea entails commercial banks, which mainly grant short term credit facilities and development banks which grant medium and long term credit facilities. Th...

THE IMPACT OF UNIVERSAL BANKING CONCEPT IN FINANCIAL SERVICE DELIVERY (A CASE STUDY OF FIRST BANK OF NIGERIA PLC, OKPARA AVENUE, ENUGU)

ABSTRACT The project addressed itself with the evaluation of impact of universal banking concept in the financial service delivery of Nigeria with emphasis of first bank of Nigeria plc. Both primary and secondary data were collected to solve the research problem. The population of study comprised of the personnel of first bank of Nigeria, customers of the bank and officials of the central bank of Nigeria. The research instruments used for data collection were questionnaires and oral interview...

EVALUATION OF PRODUCTION PROCESS AND CAPACITY UTILIZATION (A CASE STUDY OF NIGERIA BREWERIES, ENUGU)

ABSTRACT  This research work aims at critically evaluating the process of production and the extent to which the installed capacity of Nigeria Breweries utilized.  The study traced the historical development of the company, its range of production and the extent which its capacity is utilized. In collecting data for the research, two sources of data collection were used.  They are primary and secondary data sources.  The primary data were gotten through personal interview and observation...

THE SOURCE AND APPLICATION OF FUNDS TO A COMMERCIAL BANKING SECTION (A CASE STUDY OF ACCESS BANK PLC ENUGU BRANCH)

ABSTRACT This research work sought to evaluate the sourcing and application of funds on Commercial Banks in Nigeria using Access Bank Plc Ogui Road, Branch Enugu as a case study.  The importance of prudent sourcing and application of funds in every business enterprise particularly the banking industry cannot be overemphasized. It is in this regard that the researcher went about his quest.  The researcher employed the personal interview. Observation and documentary instrumentations in data c...

THE ROLE OF INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTION IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NIGERIA ECONOMY (A CASE STUDY OF OCEANIC BANK PLC, AGBANI ROAD, ENUGU)

ABSTRACTThis study is an attempt to examine how international monetary fund (IMF) and the international Bank for Reconstruction and development (IBRD) played a critical role in the development of the Nigeria Economy. The need of international Financial Institutions IMF, IBRD) is very imperative in the light of organizational objectives. The reasons for embarking on this research is therefore, to problem into the role of international financial institutions (IMF, IBRD) being implemented by the...

THE ROLE OF CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES IN WOMEN EMPOWERMENT (A CASE STUDY OF SELECTED CO-OPERATIVES IN UGHELLI SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF DELTA STATE)

ABSTRACT For the purpose of clarity, the project is divided into five (5) chapters for easy comprehension. The first chapter dealt on introduction which is the background of the study, significance of the study, also research questions, research hypothesis, definition of terms, limitation of the study and assumption. The second chapter brings out the literature review of the work as well as the summary of literature review. The third chapter is research method, research design and research sa...

THE ROLE OF CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA IN THE REGULATION OF NIGERIA ECONOMY THROUGH MONETARY POLICY (A CASE STUDY OF CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA ENUGU BRANCH)

ABSTRACT The study was done to ascertain the role of Central Bank of Nigeria plays in the regulation of Nigerian economy using the monetary policy.  Among the goals of economic stabilization the most important is to achieve full employment, price stability, balance of payments and exchange rate stability, hence the regulation of the economy  using monetary policy.  To solve the research problem, primary and secondary data were collected. The research instrument used in collecting the data ...


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