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An empirical growth model for major oil exporters
Economic Research Forum, Egypt, 2012This paper develops a long-run growth model for a major oil exporting economy and derives conditions under which oil revenues are likely to have a lasting impact. The paper uses quarterly data on nine major oil economies, six of which are current members of OPEC.DocumentChinese investment in African Free Trade Zones: lessons from Nigeria’s experience
2009Nigeria’s free trade zone (FTZ) legislation has been in place for 17 years, but progress in implementation has been uneven and slow. The main FTZ in which Chinese companies play a significant role is the Lekki Free Trade Zone (LFTZ), where work began in 2006.DocumentChinese business interests and banking in Nigeria
South African Institute of International Affairs, 2010China and Nigeria have extensive economic links covering a broad range of sectors from construction and retailing to manufacturing and oil production. Indeed, the impact of China is easily discernible in many aspects of Nigeria’s socio-economic life.DocumentBanking in Nigeria and Chinese economic diplomacy in Africa
South African Institute of International Affairs, 2010While Sino–Nigerian relations have grown significantly since the 1970s, several aspects of the relationship have been controversial and difficult. However, the special attraction the two countries hold for each other has made the relationship persist, even amid difficulties and challenges.DocumentBest investments in emerging markets: MINT is the next BRIC
2013A catchy new acronym is gaining traction and points to the next big opportunity in emerging markets. Four emerging markets - Mexico, Indonesia, Nigeria, and Turkey - make up the MINT economies. Like BRIC before them, these four are expected to outpace the developed world over coming years.DocumentA demographic dividend for Sub - Saharan Africa: Source, magnitude, and realization
Program on the Global Demography of Aging, 2013The population of is growing more rapidly than that in any other region of the world. The United Nations (UN) Population Division medium-fertility scenario projects that Sub-Saharan Africa’s population will more than double in less than four decades, from 901 million today to 2.07 billion in 2050.DocumentGrassroots speakout on UN Women: outcome document
Huairou Commission, 2011On March 2nd, grassroots women leaders from around the world voiced their key recommendations and experiences to Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN Women, Dr. Michelle Bachelet, and other representatives of UN Women and governments. A supportive audience of leaders of the global women’s movement and gender advocates filled the room beyond capacity.DocumentDeterminants of inflation in Nigeria: a co-integration approach
AgEcon Search, 2010This study examines the factors affecting inflation in Nigeria, where continuous increases in prices are among the most serious economic problem in the country. Considering the urban, rural and combined consumer price index in Nigeria, the paper shows that all components of price index rose at generally higher rate than previous years.DocumentCountry report: ageing in Nigeria – current state, social and economic implications
Research Committee 11 Sociology of Aging of the International Sociological Association, 2009Nigeria is yet to enact a National Policy on the care and welfare of older persons. Since March 2003 it has remained in draft form.DocumentPensions in Africa
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, 2009In sub-Saharan Africa less than 10% of the older population has a contributory pension. This paper discusses why the development of pension systems is important for the African region. It also looks at the current pension arrangements in selected African countries: Botswana, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Uganda, ZambiaPages