Bank Reform And Economic Growth In Nigeria

Authors

  • Mbaeri C.C Imo State Polytechnic, Nigeria
  • ADIOHA N.F Imo State Polytechnic, Nigeria
  • UZOKWE NNAMDI J. Imo State Polytechnic, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31686/ijier.vol3.iss5.360

Keywords:

Bank reform, economic growth, Regression, Private sector, domestic product

Abstract

This paper examines bank sector reform and its effect on economic growth in Nigeria. The author ex-rays recent bank reform measures by the monetary authority, central Bank of Nigeria Annual report and National Bureau of statistics. The use of regression analysis was engaged on to determine the relationship between gross domestic product and Bank reform and the findings reveals that Bank reform improves economic growth in Nigeria. He further recommended that credit to private sector should be mentored for proper implementation.

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Author Biographies

  • Mbaeri C.C, Imo State Polytechnic, Nigeria

    Banking And Finance Department

  • ADIOHA N.F, Imo State Polytechnic, Nigeria

    Iecturer, Accountancy Department, Dean of the School of Management Technology

  • UZOKWE NNAMDI J., Imo State Polytechnic, Nigeria

    Department of Banking and Finance

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AUTHORS PROFILE.

MBAERI C.C.

Mbaeri C.C is a senior lecturer in the Department of Banking and Finance, Imo State Polytechnic Umuagw,Imo State, Nigeria. He holds B.SC. in Banking and Finance,M.SC. Financial management technology.

ADIOHA NDUBUISI F.

Adioha N.F is a lecturer in the Department of Accountancy and also the Dean of the School of Management Technology Imo State Polytechnic Umuagwu, Imo State, Nigeria. He holds the following degrees: HND, PGD, MBA (ACCOUNTING) ACA, ACTI.

UZOKWE NNAMDI J.

Uzokwe N. J. is lecturer in the Department of Banking and Finance, Imo State Polytechnic Umuagwo, Imo State, Nigeria. He holds B.SC. In Economics, M.SC Economics and PGD Education

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Published

2015-05-01

How to Cite

C.C, M., N.F, A., & J., U. N. (2015). Bank Reform And Economic Growth In Nigeria. International Journal for Innovation Education and Research, 3(5), 66-72. https://doi.org/10.31686/ijier.vol3.iss5.360