Nigerian Economy

1. Analyze the structure and performance of key sectors in the Nigerian economy.
2. Evaluate the impact of government policies on economic growth and development.
3. Understand the role of financial institutions in the Nigerian economy.
4. Assess the challenges and opportunities in Nigeria's external economic relations.
5. Apply economic principles to address real-world problems in Nigeria.

13 weeks, about 48 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Introduction

   • Unit 1: Agriculture and Economic Development in Nigeria · 3 hours

     Read Unit 1: Understand the significance of agricultural development in Nigeria.. Analyze the factors affecting agricultural sector performance.. Evaluate government strategies to revamp the agricultural sector..

2. Week 2Module 1: Introduction

   • Unit 2: Industrial Development in Nigeria · 3 hours

     Study Unit 2: Examine the structure of industrial production in Nigeria.. Identify the objectives of industrialization and related strategies.. Analyze the problems facing the industrial sector..

3. Week 3Module 1: Introduction

   • Unit 3: Mining and Quarrying in Nigeria · 3 hours

     Study Unit 3: Identify the role of various minerals in the Nigerian economy.. Analyze the impact of petroleum and natural gas.. Understand the importance of tin, metal, and limestone..

4. Week 4Module 1: Introduction

   • Unit 4: Government Revenue in Nigeria · 3 hours

     Study Unit 4: Identify the sources of government revenue in Nigeria.. Analyze the importance of direct and indirect taxes.. Evaluate strategies for improving the revenue generation base..

5. Week 5Module 1: Introduction

   • Unit 5: Government Expenditure in Nigeria · 3 hours

     Study Unit 5: Understand the need for government expenditure.. Classify government expenditures into recurrent and capital.. Analyze the effects of government expenditure in Nigeria..

6. Week 6Module 2:

   • Unit 1: Commercial Banking in Nigeria · 3 hours

     Study Unit 1: Examine the development of commercial banking in Nigeria.. Analyze the implications of the changing structure of ownership.. Understand the role of commercial banks in Nigeria..

7. Week 7Module 2:

   • Unit 2: Central Banking and the Nigerian Economic Development · 3 hours

     Study Unit 2: Understand the role of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).. Analyze the functions of the CBN.. Examine the regulatory role of the CBN in the Nigerian economy..

8. Week 8Module 2:

   • Unit 3: The Nigerian External Debt Crisis · 3 hours

     Study Unit 3: Analyze the nature and genesis of the Nigerian debt crisis.. Understand the origin of the debt problem.. Evaluate strategies for managing debts..

9. Week 9Module 2:

   • Unit 4: Growth and Investment Opportunities in Nigeria · 3 hours

     Study Unit 4: Identify investment and growth incentives in Nigeria.. Analyze tax and tariff concessions.. Understand the problems of growth and investment..

10. Week 10Module 2:

    • Unit 5: International Trade in Nigeria · 3 hours

      Study Unit 5: Define international trade and its importance.. Analyze the direction and flow of Nigeria's international trade.. Understand the barriers to international trade..

11. Week 11Module 3:

    • Unit 1: Structural Adjustment Programme in Nigeria · 3 hours

      Study Unit 1: Understand the main objectives of the Structural Adjustment Programme (SAP).. Analyze the policy measures of SAP.. Examine the implementation of macroeconomic policies under SAP..

    • Unit 2: Financial System in Nigeria · 3 hours

      Study Unit 2: Define the financial system and its structure.. Identify the types of financial institutions in Nigeria.. Analyze the functions of the Nigerian financial system..

12. Week 12Module 3:

    • Unit 3: Educational Sector in Nigeria · 3 hours

      Study Unit 3: Understand the concept and importance of education.. Examine the structure of the Nigerian educational system.. Analyze the trends in education growth in Nigeria..

    • Unit 4: The Health Sector in the Nigerian Economy · 3 hours

      Study Unit 4: Define health and its importance.. Identify the levels of health care facilities in Nigeria.. Analyze the weaknesses in past and recent health policies..

13. Week 13Module 3:

    • Unit 5: Nigeria's External Economic Relation · 3 hours

      Study Unit 5: Identify the types of formalized external economic relations.. Analyze the aims of ECOWAS.. Understand Nigeria's expected benefits from ECOWAS..

    • Review and Assignments · 3 hours

      Review all units and prepare for assignments.. Focus on key concepts and theories.. Practice applying economic principles to real-world scenarios..