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An appraisal of the Nigerian Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act 2000 as an instrument against financial crimes

Chukwuemerie, Andrew I. - In: Journal of Financial Crime 10 (2003) 3, pp. 275-294

Introduces the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act 2000 as a monumental attempt at social engineering in a country labelled as the most corrupt in the world. Examines the Act’s structure, including the detailed nature of the Commission it set up, focusing on the measures to ensure...

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Fraud as economic terrorism: the efficacy of the Nigerian Economic and Financial Crimes Commission

Malgwi, Charles A. - In: Journal of Financial Crime 12 (2005) 2, pp. 144-164

Discusses Nigeria’s efforts, especially through its Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), to meet the … one by A. C. Chukwuemerie. Reviews the related literature and outlines the magnitude of fraudulent activities in Nigeria …

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Economic crime ‐ the financial system as a victim

Pratt, Richard - In: Journal of Financial Crime 12 (2005) 1, pp. 66-68

Outlines the ways in which economic crime uses the financial system to both commit the crimes and hide the proceeds, so that the ability of the financial system to create wealth is impaired by loss of trust in that system. Points out, however, that economic crime generates profits for...

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Combating corruption in Nigeria ‐ bliss or bluster?

Shehu, Abdullahi Y. - In: Journal of Financial Crime 12 (2005) 1, pp. 69-87

corruption situation in Nigeria. Discusses its possible causes, which are seen to be rooted in sociocultural practices and the …

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A qualitative evaluation of women as managers in the Nigerian Civil Service

Omar, Ogenyi; Ogenyi, Victoria - In: International Journal of Public Sector Management 17 (2004) 4, pp. 360-373

Discusses the role of women in management in the Nigerian Civil Service (NCS). The number of men in management in the NCS far exceeds the number of women. Women also function in a Nigerian society permeated by gender stereotypes. Tries to answer the question: “Why is a woman less likely to...

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The Illusion of Three‐tier Federalism

Ayeni, Victor - In: International Journal of Public Sector Management 7 (1994) 5, pp. 52-65

Attempts a critical evaluation of the theoretical foundation of the local government system in Nigeria. Re …‐assesses Nigeria′s idea of three‐tier federalism both as a theory of federal organization and as a policy reform. Reviews the different …

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Local Government Finance and Training in Benue State, Nigeria

Hopkins, David - In: International Journal of Public Sector Management 1 (1988) 3, pp. 26-35

The results of an assignment to examine local government finance and training in Benue State, Nigeria are presented in …

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Obstacles to individual home ownership in Nigeria

Ezinwanne Udechukwu, Chika - In: International Journal of Housing Markets and Analysis 1 (2008) 2, pp. 182-194

Purpose – This paper sets out to investigate the various inhibiting factors to individual home ownership in Nigeria. It … aims to establish just how feasible home ownership is in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach – Secondary data were … options available in Nigeria, and critically assesses how practicable these options are to the average Nigerian. …

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An appraisal of the factors affecting production of cost estimate for electrical services in Nigeria

Babalola, Olubola; Abiodun Adesanya, David - In: Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction 13 (2008) 3, pp. 200-208

electrical services projects in Nigeria. A total of 158 questionnaires out of the 163 retrieved were appropriate for analysis. A …

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Online crimes and advance fee fraud in Nigeria ‐ are available legal remedies adequate?

Salu, Abimbola O. - In: Journal of Money Laundering Control 8 (2005) 2, pp. 159-167

Examines why advance fee fraud, or “419”, named after section 419 of the Criminal Code, is so prevalent in Nigeria, and …

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