The Econometric Analysis Of The Impact Of Foreign Trade On The Economic Growth Of Nigeria (1980- 2010)

ABSTRACTThe fact that developing countries are highly dependent on external sources for growth and development, trade in this view is then recognized as a vital catalyst in their development process.  The study examines the impact of foreign trade on economic growth in Nigeria between 1980-2010,  by looking at the review of Nigeria’s trade policy.  The main objectives of this study is to analyse the contributions of export and import trade to the Nigeria’s economic growth, by analyzing and also looking at the trend, direction of trade in Nigeria.  Moreso, the study also sho…