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Developments In Industrial Sector In The Fourth Quarter Of 1990, Central Bank Of Nigeria Cbn

Economic and Financial Review

The industrial sector recorded modest improvement in the fourth quarter of 1990. At 262.8 (1972=100), the index of industrial production showed increases of 7.8 and 4.2 per cent over the levels in the third quarter of 1990 and the fourth quarter of 1989, respectively. The improvement was attributed largely to illcreases of 7.2 and 3.6 per cent in mining and manufacturing output, respectively. Electricity consumption index, on the other hand, fel] below the level in the corresponding quarter of the previous year by 1.7 per cent.

Developments In The Retail Market Prices Of Selected Consumer Items In Lagos Areas During The Fourth Quarter Of 1990, Central Bank Of Nigeria Cbn

Economic and Financial Review

The retail price of some selected consumer items in the Lagos Area rose marginally during the fourth quarter of 1990. The report of the survey conducted by CBN revealed that the prices of 37 out of the 69 commodities sampled increased when compared to their levels in the preceding quarter. Overall, the index of consumer prices was 2238 (1975=100), representing an increase of 2. 7 per cent over the level in the preceding quarter and 6.8 per cent when compared to the corresponding quarter of 1989 (see Table 1). All components of the consumer basket surveyed exhibited increases in prices, …

Developments In The External Sector During The Fourth Quarter Of 1990, Central Bank Of Nigeria Cbn

Economic and Financial Review

The external sector came under more severe pressure during the fourth quarter of 1990. This was attributed to developments in both foreign exchange receipts and outpayments. While foreign exchange receipts declined by 9.1 per cent, outpayments rose by 23.4 per cent from their levels in the third quarter. As a result of these developments, the overall movement in foreign exchange, which showed a slight surplus in the third quarter of 1990 vis-a-vis the fourth quarter of 1989, turned around to a deficit of $390.3 million in the fourth quarter of 1990. This is significant since it was the only quarter …

Exchange Rate Policy And The Structural Adjustment Programme In African Countries: Case Studies Of Zambia, Kenya, Ghana And Nigeria, S. E. Omoruyi

Economic and Financial Review

The purpose of this paper is to review the experiences of some selected countries in Africa- Zambia, Kenya, Ghana and Nigeria- that have implemented adjustment programmes supported by the use of IMF resources, focusing largely on the role of their exchange rate policies. The paper is divided into four parts. Part I highlights the policy targets/objectives and instruments of structural adjustment and discusses in some detail.the role of exchange rate in the programmes of the countries under reference. In Part II, a theoretical analysis is undertaken of exchange rate concepts and the typology of the transmission mechanism linking exchange rate …

Foreign Private Investment Survey In 1988, Central Bank Of Nigeria Cbn

Economic and Financial Review

Although the 1988 survey on Foreign Private Investment showed that there was an increase in the net capital inflow through the Nigerian/foreign jointly-owned companies, a closer look revealed that the 22 per cent increase in the level of the gross inflow of capital over the 1987 level was merely due to naira exchange rate depreciation of 222 per cent between December 1987 and December 1988. Net investments by alien entrepreneurs continued to be dominated by unsettled liabilities to their overseas trading partners while the relative share of equity investments was relatively small, inspite of the Structural Adjustment Programme (SAP) which …

The National Housing Policy By Federal Ministry Of Works And Housing, Federal Republic Of Nigeria February 1991, O. O. Akanji

Economic and Financial Review

The document being reviewed is a book of forty-eight pages divided into nine chapters, highlighting three basic areas, viz: Land Development, Financing and Building Materials. Chapter one introduces the need for the Federal Government to come up with the new policy while chapter two outlines the goals and objectives of the Housing Policy (see Annexure 1). Chapters 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 discuss the details of the strategies and the tools for achieving the goals and objectives, while chapter 9 states how the objectives will be monitored and evaluate.J.

Financial Deregulation, The Demand For Money And Monetary Policy In Australia, By P.A.V. Swamy And George S. Tavlas Imf Staff Papers, Vol. 36, No. 1, March 1989, F. O. Odoko

Economic and Financial Review

The paper covers an important subject matter that is of relevance to the N"igerian economy in 'View of our recent experiences, with deregulation in general and in particular of the financial sector. The experience of the Australian financial system in the era of regulation was quite similar to the Nigerian experience. The sprouting and blossoming of finance houses in the face of strict regulation prior to policy reforms is a case in point. Thus, useful lessons can be drawn for our benefit through a thorough review of this paper. The paper examines the factors which informed the process of financial …

Statistics (December 1990), Central Bank Of Nigeria Cbn

Economic and Financial Review

This is a statistical representation of economic activities in Nigeria in December 1990

Social Processes In Work Groups: A Model Of The Effect Of Involvement, Credibility, And Goal Linkage On Training Success, Catherine S. Clark

Doctoral Dissertations

The effect of social processes in the work group on training has not been systematically studied. A model is proposed that considers the influence of pre-training social processes and supervisor credibility on expected training utility, training motivation and learning.

Survey data were collected before and after training in organizations from a large southern metropolitan area. Social process variables include group goal linkage, expected supervisor and work group training transfer climates, and involvement in training decision. In addition, job involvement and supervisor credibility were assessed. Dependent variables included expected job and career utility of training, motivation to take training, and learning. …

Airplay, Vol. 12, No. 3, Maine Public Broadcasting Network

Airplay: MPBN Radio Program Guide

Airplay is published to provide the most thorough information possible about MPBN Radio and its programs, hopefully in a visually appealing way. Each month of Airplay features works by Maine artists and photographers on its cover. Maine Public Broadcasting Network Radio is a member of National Public Radio (NPR) and the Eastern Public Radio Network (EPRN). Maine Public Broadcasting was founded by the University of Maine System and Colby, Bates and Bowdoin Colleges.

Salt, Vol. 10, No. 4, Salt Institute For Documentary Studies

Salt Magazine Archive

Documenting a Region: Maine in Words and Photographs. Artists in Belfast. Aroostook Potato Farm. City Street Scenes. Streets like Tyng and Tate in the West End of Portland have seen it all — longshore families, slums, urban renewal, and boom times.

Content
• 3 Nineteen Pine Street Contributors and notes about this issue.
• 5 Maine Journal The passing of Emmy McLean, Harvey Bixby, and other tales of the region, with a nod to Ronald Blythe.
• 7 A Sense of Place: Having It, Losing It What happens to the people of Maine communities undergoing change? Like the gentrification of old Belfast. Or …

Evaluating The States Of Mind Model: Comparison To An Alternative Model And Effects Of Method Of Cognitive Assessment, Richard G. Heimberg, Monroe A. Bruch, Debra A. Hope, Mark Dombeck

Department of Psychology: Faculty Publications

Two studies were conducted evaluating aspects of the States of Mind (SOM) Model proposed by Schwartz (1986; Schwartz & Garamoni, 1986, 1989) with a sample of social phobic subjects. First, the SOM ratio [positive thoughts/(positive + negative thoughts)] based on a thought-listing task was compared to a ratio based on Kendall and Hollon’s (1981) “power-of-nonnegative-thinking” model [negative thoughts/(positive + negative + neutral thoughts)], and the relationship of each ratio to criterion measures was assessed. The two ratios were highly correlated and related to several criterion measures, raising questions about the role of neutral thoughts in the internal dialogue. Second, SOM …

Center Scan: December 1990, St. Cloud Hospital

Center Scan

EndoSpeak! Features reports in a Flash

Bringing Up Baby

Quick: What does PAAC Stand For?

Parking Plan Prioritizes Patients

The Challenges Of Strategic Planning In The Banking Industry In The 1990s., Ibi Ajayi

Bullion

Development within the overall economy inevitably have direct impacts on the environment and regulatory framework within which banks operate. Similarly, the operational efficiency of the banks or other wise in bringing to fruition the social and economic yearnings of the state has dire impact on the society. it is the realisation of this linkage that has led some commentators to assert that the banking sector is both the hand-maid and mid-wife of the economy. what is true also is that finance is the key to investment and investment leads to growth. Furthermore, the paper discusses what is strategic planning?; Change …

Concepts, Assumptions And Scope Of Strategic Planning., Boniface Chizea Dr

Bullion

Strategic planning is a systematic and formalised approach to a realistic determination of the banks objectives, goals and strategies. The operatives and word here is realistic for their is no organisation without objectives. The article discusses the elaborate procedure adopted by a bank intent on introducing formalised planning. It highlighted loopholes to be avoided if the bank is to have any chance of seeing its plan implemented. Finally, the author shared the experience of United Bank for Africa (UBA), limited in strategic planning.

Banks-Customers Relations: Implications For Strategic Planning., Chris Ochonogor

Bullion

The paper examines Banks-customers relations and how it will help in strategic planning. ln dealing with this subject, the paper considered three facets. The legal relationship and the impact of the public relations and marketing aspects as they effect banking and banking business, and the implication for strategic planning.

The Phenomenal Growth Of The Nigerian Banking Industry In The 1980'S And The Need For Strategic Planning In The 1990'S., Esan Ogunleye

Bullion

The growth of the banking industry in Nigeria especially in the last half of the 1980's had been of considerable interest to both citizens of this country and foreigner alike. Hence, the leap in the number of licensed banks had been described as anything from remarkable to phenomenal. There has also been diverse opinion about the effect of the increasing number of banks in the system. while some regard it as a healthy development, others see it as very unsettling.

Computerisation As A Strategy For Achieving Medium/ Long Term Competitiveness In The Nigerian Banking Industry., S. K. Adebowale

Bullion

The Banking act 1969 defined "Banking" as the business of receiving monies from outside sources as deposits irrespective of the payment of interest, and the granting of money loans and acceptable bills. The paper examines the computerisation of banking in Nigeria; Why computers are useful in banking in Nigeria. Finally the author is of the opinion that computerisation can be utilised as part of an overall bank management strategy to increase share of business and increase profitability.

The Mechanics For Evolving A Strategic Planning Culture In An Organization., O J. Oni Dr

Bullion

This paper examines the concept of planning culture in an organisation. It discusses the concept of organisational culture; the mechanics for evolving strategic planning culture; organisation structure and concludes with some suggestions for developing a culture of strategic planning. This includes: The style of planning should be participatory. lf the plan is to be meaningful and a sound basis for future action, the Planning team must include adequate representation at senior management level and its terms of reference and underlying Purpose must be known and understood throughout those parts of the organisation whose activities will be affected; the scope of …

Librarians As An Online Sales Force, Carol Tenopir

School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works

The role of librarians in the online database market is discussed.

Finding Money For Municipal Water And Wastewater Projects In Tennessee, Municipal Technical Advisory Service

MTAS Publications: Full Publications

No abstract provided.

How To Conduct A City Council Meeting Based On Roberts' Rules Of Order, Municipal Technical Advisory Service

MTAS Publications: Full Publications

No abstract provided.

The Cresset (Vol. Liv, No. 2), Valparaiso University

The Cresset (archived issues)

No abstract provided.

Burnout And Job Satisfaction: Their Relationship To Perceived Competence And Work Stress Among Undergraduate And Graduate Social Workers, David P. Himle, Srinika Jayaratne

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

This study investigated the effects of two types of social work competency on job satisfaction and burnout among undergraduate and graduate social workers. While previous research has suggested that perceived practice competence may increase job satisfaction and reduce burnout, the findings of this study suggest that there is a differential effect between various types of competence on these factors, especially among undergraduate workers. The findings did not support the contention that perceived practice competence was a primary cause of burnout reduction among graduate workers or undergraduate workers, when compared to other occupational stressors.

Testing The Underclass Concept By Surveying Attitudes And Behavior, Kathleen J. Pottick

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Recent interest in the problems of an underclass has highlighted deficiencies in the conceptual understanding of the term and empirical investigation into its dynamics. This research note describes the current definition of the concept and presents recent empirical tests of it. By presenting available survey data sets that can identify underclass attitudes, values and behavior, the note refines the deliberations on measurement. Two underclass groups, welfare recipients and criminals, are used to illustrate the methodology

Prehistoric Archeology And Paleoenvironments In Hidalgo And Willacy Counties, South Texas: Results Of The Phase Ii Excavations, C. Britt Bousman, Steve A. Tomka, Gail L. Bailey

Index of Texas Archaeology: Open Access Gray Literature from the Lone Star State

In May 1989 through July 1989, archeological and geomorphological investigations were conducted at five prehistoric archeological sites impacted by drainage ditch construction in Hidalgo and Willacy counties. These investigations were sponsored by Hidalgo County Drainage District No. I and Willacy County Drainage District No. I as part of a continuing program of cultural resources studies along the drainage ditch construction right-of-way. One site, 41WYI40, is situated on a low rise adjacent to a main channel of the ditch and lacks sufficient Holocene sediments to contain archeological materials in good context. However, a tortoise, cf. Gopherus hexagollarus, was recovered, and the …

Klipsun Magazine, 1990, Volume 25, Issue 06 - December, Chris Hudyma

Klipsun Magazine

No abstract provided.

Social And Nonsocial Decentration In Hearing-Impaired And Normal Hearing Children, David S. Cates, Franklin C. Shontz

Journal Articles: Nebraska Medicine

Tweny-three hearing-impaired and 25 normally hearing children between 7 and 14 years of age were administered a social decentration task, a nonsocial decentration task (a set of conservation problems), and a test of nonverbal intelligence. Although the two groups did not differ with respect to nonverbal intelligence, the hearing-impaired children obtained significantlv lower scores than their normally hearing peers on both the social and nonsocial decentration measures. Within both groups, there was a significant positive correlation between social decentration and nonsocial decentration, which is consistent with Piaget's contention that centration-decentration is a cognitive dimension underlying the structuring of both social …

Resource Law Notes Newsletter, No. 21, Dec. 1990, University Of Colorado Boulder. Natural Resources Law Center

Resource Law Notes: The Newsletter of the Natural Resources Law Center (1984-2002)

No abstract provided.

Update - December 1990, Loma Linda University Center For Christian Bioethics

Update

In this issue:

-- The euthanasia debate in the Netherlands: Biolegal, bioethical and biotheological considerations

[ In Vito Fertilization and Divorce ]
-- What Can We Learn?
-- A Legal Perspective
-- Some Thoughts Regarding Frozen Embryos and Devorce