An Evaluation Of The Impact Of Regulatory Bodies In Developing A Viable And Sustainable Capital Market (a Case Study Of Nigerian Stock Exchange)

ABSTRACTThe Nigerian Capital Market is indeed a tool for economic growth and development. Many researchers are of the opinion that the market has done well, especially in terms of return on investments. If this is true, the impact is supposed to be shown on the economy of the nation. The aim of the research is therefore to evaluate the impact of regulatory bodies in developing the capital market with particular reference to the Nigerian Stock Exchange. Data were gathered on the activities of the Nigerian capital market for a period of 5 years (i.e. 2005 – 2010) through studying existing docu…