The objective of this paper is to evaluate the behaviour of Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) sector indices. Specifically, the paper analyzes the returns correlation, serial correlation and heteroscedasticity on the NSE All-share Index, Banking Index, Consumer Goods Index, Oil & Gas Index, NSE 30...

This paper investigates the existence of stock returns seasonality on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE). Regression-based approach was used to analyse the monthly stock return data for seasonal pattern from January 1985 to March 2011. The full sample was divided into three sub-sample periods...

The objective of this paper is to evaluate the behaviour of Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) sector indices. Specifically, the paper analyzes the returns correlation, serial correlation and heteroscedasticity on the NSE All-share Index, Banking Index, Consumer Goods Index, Oil & Gas Index, NSE 30...

It is no news that the global economic crisis has led to shortage of financial resources and to a general downturn in stock prices across the globe. Forecasting stock prices will provide a way to anticipate and perhaps avoid the risk of a large adverse change in prices. This paper, therefore,...

The study was designed to determine the incremental value of emotional intelligence on bank performance and propose strategies for enhancing emotional literacy of Nigerian bank managers. Emotional intelligence is a dispositional variable that is critical to performance outcomes. The study was...

The survey research design was adopted, and the study was specifically designed to evaluate the challenges of bank-credit among SMEs in Nigeria and make recommendations. The questionnaire and indent interview methods were used to generate data. Data generated were coded and analyzed through...

The study was designed to evaluate the effect of executive compensation management on productivity among indigenous SMEs in Nigeria and make recommendations. Compensation is a primary motivator for employees. People look for jobs that not only suit their talents and creativity, but compensate...

The study was designed to evaluate the influence of poor credit risk management on bank failures in Nigeria and propose strategies for remedial actions. Credit risk management is one of the most crucial banking functions that involve the appraisals of requests for banking facilities. It is...