MACROECONOMIC VARIABLES AND STOCK PRICE MOVEMENT IN NIGERIA: AN IMPACT ASSESSMENT ABSTRACT This study examines the relationship between macroeconomic variables and stock price movements in Nigeria for a period of 29 years (1985 to 2013). In order to obtain the dynamic properties of the analysis, time series estimation techniques were applied in… Continue Reading
ABSTRACT This study investigates the impact of financial leverage on firm profitability, and it also specifically examine to determine the relationship between financial leverage and firm profitability in Nigeria and to examine the impact of financial leverage on firm profitability in Nigeria. The… Continue Reading
ABSTRACT The study empirically examines the relationship between commercial banks and export trade financing in Nigeria for the period 1985 to 2012. Using correlation coefficient and the ordinary least squared (OLS) econometric technique, the results from the empirical analysis indicate… Continue Reading
ABSTRACT The study empirically investigates the impact of capital expenditure on stock returns of quoted deposit money banks in Nigeria for a period of 17 years (1998 to 2014), and the implications of such findings. In order to obtain the dynamic properties of… Continue Reading
ABSTRACT This study set out to empirically investigate the effect of oil subsidies removal on personal income Nigeria for a period of thirty two years (1981 to 2012). The ordinary least squared (OLS) econometric technique was employed in the analysis. The results from the… Continue Reading
ABSTRACT The emerging trend in internet banking in Nigeria is of global concern. For one thing, the Nigerian economy is a strong force in Africa. The country also has a high reputation for inter-related frauds in the world, having been regarded as the headquarters of Advance Free Fraud (149).… Continue Reading
TABLE OF CONTENT CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY 1.2 STATEMENT OF THE RESEARCH PROBLEM 1.3 RESEARCH QUESTIONS 1.4 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY 1.5 HYPOTHESES OF THE STUDY 1.6 RELEVANCE OF THE STUDY 1.7 SCOPE OF THE STUDY 1.8 LIMITATIONS OF STUDY CHAPTER TWO:… Continue Reading
IMPACT OF MONETARY AND FISCAL POLICY ON THE CAPITAL MARKET PERFORMANCE ABSTRACT This study examined the impact of monetary and fiscal policy on the capital market performance. In light of the empirical review and other discussions, a number of questions arose as to whether there is relationship between broad money supply, private sector credit,… Continue Reading
ABSTRACT This study examined the impact of oil prices on the Nigerian economy. In light of the empirical review and other discussions, a number of questions arose as to whether there is relationship between oil prices, the Nigerian economy proxied by Gross Domestic Product (GDP), exchange rate, fixed… Continue Reading
ABSTRACT This study is motivated by a desire to examine the auditor independence and firm performance. In light of the empirical review and other discussions, a number of questions arose as to whether there is a significant relationship between exchange rate output, money supply and… Continue Reading
ABSTRACT The pivot of this study is an investigation into the causality between economic growth and stock market in Nigeria, one should note that although this study has been carried out in other countries, it is a relatively virgin ground for research in Nigeria. In… Continue Reading
ABSTRACT This study examined earnings management and corporate governance in the banking sector. In light of the empirical review and other discussions, a number of questions arose as to whether there is relationship between earnings management and corporate governance mechanisms. Using the… Continue Reading
ABSTRACT The study made attempts to investigate into determinants and impacts of capital flight on the economic growth in Nigeria using the Ordinary Least Square Method, using time series data from 1980 to 2011. The quantitative results reveal that, large capital outflows from… Continue Reading
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND EARNINGS MANAGEMENT: EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE FROM NIGERIA BANKING SECTOR ABSTRACT This study is motivated by a desire to examine earnings management and corporate governance in the banking sector. In light of the empirical review and other discussions, a number of questions arose as to whether there is relationship between… Continue Reading
ABSTRACT This study was carried out with the aim of appraising Bankruptcy and Liquidation of Companies in Nigeria. In order to actualize the objectives of the study, various literature and theoretical issues were discussed. The instrument used for the purpose of this research was gathered through… Continue Reading
ABSTRACT The study investigates in an empirical pattern, the macroeconomic determinants of stock prices in Nigeria, using a time series estimation technique, essentially, the Granger Causality testing and the cointegration and error correction methods. Moreover, quarterly time series… Continue Reading
ABSTRACT This study is motivated by a desire to examine oil price volatility and Nigerian economic growth. In light of the empirical review and other discussions, a number of questions arose as to whether there is significant relationship between oil price volatility and economic growth. Using the… Continue Reading
ABSTRACT To meet the N25 billion recapitalization benchmark, the Nigerian capital market became an option. This study attempts to examine the impact of bank recapitalization on stock market development. Secondary data collected from the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Central… Continue Reading
TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY STATEMENT OF THE RESEARCH PROBLEM RESEARCH OBJECTIVES RESEARCH HYPOTHESIS SCOPE OF THE STUDY SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY LIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY REFERENCES CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW INTRODUCTION EMPIRICAL… Continue Reading
. CHAPTER ONE 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The term audit is derived from the word “Audire” which means to Hear. The origin of audit can be traced to the ancient days in Britain where land owners allowed tenant farmers to farm on their lands.… Continue Reading
ABSTRACT Many developing countries have subsequently become interested in assessing the role that small scale establishment might play in their industrial strategies and development. It was based on this research work… Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND FOR THE STUDY Banks are in the Business of accepting deposit from the public and on lending those funds to borrowers and make profit in return. Banks therefore as a custodian of depositors funds… Continue Reading
ABSTRACT The project work was carried out to find the problems of loan recovery in commercial banks in Nigeria. The information and data contained in this project work were collected by means of questionnaire and consultation from various journals, textbooks and various websites. The key… Continue Reading
ABSTRACT This research topic “The problem of loan recovery in Nigeria commercial bank” has been a problem of most commercial Banks of Nigeria, using the First Bank of Nigeria Plc, Delta State as a case study. This research work contains five chapters. Chapter one discussed the general… Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY In Nigeria, Commercial Banking dates back to 1894 when the Bank of British West Africa (BBWA) was established. Since then, the general concept of the Nigerian Commercial Banking has changed… Continue Reading