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Monetary policy, money supply, and price stability20 topics

  1. A reassessment of the impact of monetary policy instruments on private investment in Nigeria
  2. An econometric analysis of the effects of monetary policy on the Nigerian economy
  3. An empirical analysis of the impact of monetary policy on economic development in Nigeria (1985–2011)
  4. Assessment on the effectiveness of monetary policy on economic stabilization
  5. Econometric analysis on impact of monetary policy on economic growth (1985–2015)
  6. Impact of monetary and fiscal policies on inflation in Nigeria
  7. Impact of monetary policy instruments on unemployment in Nigeria
  8. Impact of monetary policy on price stabilization in Nigeria
  9. Impact of money supply on economic growth in Nigeria (1981–2015)
  10. Inflation and monetary policy in Nigeria (1981–2015)
  11. Macroeconomic policy as a tool of economic stabilization in Nigeria
  12. Re-evaluation of the impact of monetary policy on agricultural output in Nigeria
  13. The efficacy of monetary policy as an instrument for controlling inflation in the Nigerian economy (1980–2006)
  14. The impact of monetary policy measures as an instrument of economic stabilization in Nigeria (1980–2010)
  15. The impact of monetary policy on the profitability of commercial banks in Nigeria (a case study of Afribank Plc)
  16. The performance of monetary policy in the Nigerian economy (1980–2010)
  17. The relative impact of money supply and government expenditure on economic growth in Nigeria (1960–2000)
  18. The roles of Central Bank of Nigeria in stabilizing the economy, 1970 to 2002
  19. Demand for money in a debt-constrained Nigerian economy (1981–2015)
  20. Determinants of money supply in Nigeria (1970–2014)

Fiscal policy, government expenditure, and public finance25 topics

  1. An empirical analysis of the impact of government expenditure on economic growth of Nigeria (1980–2011)
  2. Empirical analysis of the relative effect of monetary and fiscal policies on economic growth in Nigeria
  3. Empirical investigation of the impact of government spending on economic growth
  4. Government expenditure and output gap in Nigeria
  5. Impact of fiscal policy and output gap to Nigeria’s economy (1981–2015)
  6. Impact of fiscal policy on economic growth in Nigeria
  7. Impact of government expenditure on agricultural output in Nigeria
  8. Impact of government expenditure on Nigerian economic growth (1981–2010)
  9. Impact of public expenditure on Nigeria’s economic growth (1980–2016)
  10. Impact of public spending on poverty in Nigeria
  11. Impact of public spending on poverty reduction in Nigeria
  12. Impact of revenue allocation on economic growth in Nigeria
  13. Nexus between public expenditure and economic growth by testing Wagner’s Law: time series evidence from Nigeria
  14. Relationship between fiscal deficit and macroeconomic performance in Nigeria
  15. Response of fiscal policy to oil price shocks in the Nigerian economy (1985–2015)
  16. The effectiveness of fiscal policy on the economic growth of Nigeria
  17. The impact of fiscal policy on the stabilization of the Nigerian economy
  18. The impact of government expenditure on economic growth in Nigeria (1980–2016)
  19. The impact of government expenditure on unemployment growth in Nigeria (1981–2014)
  20. The impact of public expenditure on economic growth in Nigeria
  21. The problem of government budgeting implementation in developing countries (a case study of Nigeria, 1986–2006)
  22. Budgeting and fiscal discipline: a practical tool of control in government establishment (a case study of selected government establishments)
  23. An empirical analysis of the impact of government expenditure on economic growth of Nigeria (1996–2015)
  24. The impact of educational expenditure on economic growth in Nigeria
  25. Impact of public agriculture expenditure on agricultural output and economic growth (1978–2007)

Exchange rate, balance of payments, and external trade23 topics

  1. Decomposition of the impact of exchange rate volatility on foreign investment in Nigeria
  2. Devaluation of currencies in Nigeria: solution for economic growth and development?
  3. Effect of exchange rate devaluation on balance of payment in Nigeria
  4. Exchange rate determination and the Nigerian economy
  5. Exchange rate fluctuation and export performance in Nigeria (1961–2011)
  6. Exchange rate fluctuation and output gap in Nigeria (1981–2015)
  7. Exchange rate fluctuations and Nigeria’s balance of payment (1981–2015)
  8. Exchange rate pass-through and trade openness in Nigeria
  9. Exchange rate stability and export performance: the case study of agricultural produce in Nigeria (1978–2010)
  10. Exchange rate volatility and agricultural sector performance in Nigeria: an econometric analysis (1980–2017)
  11. Impact of exchange rate changes on non-oil exports in Nigeria
  12. Impact of exchange rate fluctuation on economic growth in Nigeria
  13. Impact of exchange rate fluctuation on the economic growth of Nigeria
  14. Impact of exchange rate fluctuations on the Nigerian economic growth
  15. Impact of exchange rate adjustments on volume of Nigeria’s non-oil exports
  16. The determinant factors of exchange rate in Nigeria
  17. The determinants of exchange rate in Nigeria (1980–2014)
  18. The effect of exchange rate on the Nigerian balance of payments (1970–2010)
  19. The impact of exchange rate fluctuation on the Nigerian economic growth (1980–2010)
  20. The impact of exchange rate on foreign direct investment (FDI) in Nigeria
  21. The impact of exchange rate on the Nigerian economic growth
  22. Nexus between oil price and exchange rate in Nigeria
  23. Remittance and the Nigerian economy: implications of exchange rate fluctuation (1981–2015)

Inflation, unemployment, and macroeconomic stability40 topics

  1. An empirical analysis of the impact of unemployment on the Nigerian economy (1970–2016)
  2. Cause, effect, and solution of inflation in Nigeria
  3. Determinants of unemployment in Nigeria
  4. Determinants of unemployment on economic growth in Nigeria (1981–2014)
  5. Economic effect of unemployment in the Nigerian economy
  6. Effect of population growth on unemployment in Nigeria (1980–2016)
  7. Effect of unemployment on economic growth in Nigeria (1981–2014)
  8. Effects of poverty and unemployment on the economic growth of Nigeria (1980–2015)
  9. Effects of unemployment and inflation on economic growth in Nigeria, 1986–2012
  10. Examine the rising unemployment on the Nigerian economy
  11. Graduate unemployment in Nigeria: a case of Sokoto Metropolis, Sokoto
  12. Impact of inflation and money supply on economic growth in Nigeria
  13. Impact of inflation on consumption expenditure in Nigeria
  14. Impact of inflation on economic growth in Nigeria (1981–2015)
  15. Impact of inflation on economic growth of Nigeria (1982–2015)
  16. Impact of inflation on government spending in the Nigerian economy
  17. Impact of macroeconomic variables on unemployment in Nigeria (1980–2015)
  18. Impact of population growth on unemployment in Nigeria
  19. Impact of unemployment on economic growth in Nigeria
  20. Population growth and unemployment in Nigeria
  21. Population growth, inflation rate, and economic growth: lessons from Nigeria
  22. The analysis of the impact of unemployment and inflation on balance of payment in Nigeria (1980–2010)
  23. The effect of coronavirus (COVID-19) on the Nigerian economy
  24. The effect of inflation on income and wealth distribution of the nation (a case study of the Petroleum Training Institution, Effurun, Warri)
  25. The effect of unemployment on economic growth in Nigeria (1980–2010)
  26. The effect of urbanization and unemployment on the Nigerian economy
  27. The effects of inflation on economic development of Edo State (a case study of Esan North East Local Government Area)
  28. The growth of Nigerian economy and unemployment
  29. The impact of fiscal fundamental on unemployment in Nigeria (1981–2015)
  30. The impact of inflation on manufacturing sector output growth from 1981–2016
  31. The impact of inflation on private consumption expenditure in Nigeria
  32. The impact of inflation on the manufacturing sector of the Nigerian economy (1981–2011)
  33. The impact of minimum wage fluctuation on growth of the Nigerian economy
  34. The impact of unemployment on economic growth in Nigeria (1970–2010)
  35. The impact of unemployment on economic growth in Nigeria (1982–2010)
  36. The impact of unemployment on the Nigerian economy (1980–2010)
  37. The socio-economic effects of youth unemployment in Nigeria
  38. Unemployment and inflation in Nigeria
  39. Unemployment, inflation, and economic growth in Nigeria (1980–2016)
  40. Urbanization and unemployment on the Nigerian economy

Capital market, stock exchange, and investment42 topics

  1. An analysis of the economic impact of the stock market on the Nigerian economy (1986–2010)
  2. An assessment of the impact of privatization on the Nigerian capital market
  3. Capital market performance and privatization in Nigeria (1975–2015)
  4. Day of the week effect and stock market dynamics in Nigeria (January 2011 – December 2015)
  5. Determinants of investment in Nigeria (1985–2011)
  6. Effect of capital market on investment in Nigeria
  7. Effect of stock market on the growth of the Nigerian economy (1980–2014)
  8. Impact of capital formation and investment on Nigerian economic growth (1990–2016)
  9. Impact of capital market in the economic development of Nigeria (a study of the Nigerian Stock Exchange, Benin City)
  10. Impact of capital market on employment generation in Nigeria
  11. Impact of financial (economic) meltdown on the Nigerian capital market (1990–2016)
  12. Impact of stock market activities on economic growth of Nigeria
  13. Impact of the Nigerian capital market on economic development and growth
  14. Role of the Nigerian Stock Exchange on capital formation in Nigeria
  15. Share price volatility and economic growth of Nigeria (1987–2016)
  16. The effect of delisting on the performance of the Nigerian Stock Exchange
  17. The impact of capital market on the economic development in Nigeria (1985–2011)
  18. The impact of capital market on the economic growth of Nigeria
  19. The impact of capital market on the Nigerian economy with emphasis on the role of the Nigerian Stock Exchange
  20. The impact of capital flight on the economic growth of Nigeria (1981–2015)
  21. The role of capital market in industrial growth and development in Nigeria
  22. The role of the Nigerian Stock Exchange on capital formation (1980–2011)
  23. The role of the stock exchange in capital formation in Nigeria
  24. The role of stock market in the growth of the Nigerian economy (1980–2010)
  25. Volatility in the stock market and its effect on the Nigerian economy
  26. The contribution of sport betting to the South African gross domestic product
  27. An econometric study of the determinants of private sector investment in Nigeria (1970–2015)
  28. An empirical analysis of the impact of the private sector on the economic growth and development of Nigeria (1980–2010)
  29. Effect of government fiscal deficit and domestic investment in Nigeria
  30. Impact of investment on the economic growth of Nigeria
  31. Impact of private domestic savings on the Nigerian economy (1980 to 2015)
  32. Impact of private sector credit on Nigeria’s economic growth (1981–2015)
  33. Impact of private sector credit on the real sector of Nigeria
  34. Impact of savings on financial development in Nigeria
  35. Factors that reduce savings in Nigeria (1980–2010)
  36. Determinants of private domestic savings in Nigeria
  37. The determinant of savings in Nigeria (1985–2011)
  38. The impact of interest rate liberalization on investment in Nigeria (1975–2016)
  39. The impact of interest rate on domestic investment
  40. The impact of interest rate on investment decision in Nigeria: an econometric analysis (1981–2010)
  41. The impact of interest rate on other selected macroeconomic variables in Nigeria (1970–2010)
  42. Econometric study of the relationship between interest rate and economic growth in Nigeria

Agriculture, food, and rural development23 topics

  1. Agricultural development drivers and economic growth of Nigeria (1970–2015)
  2. Agricultural funding and net export nexus in Nigeria
  3. An appraisal of the impact of deposit money banks on the agricultural sector (1980–2015)
  4. Analysis of credit facilities to small-scale farmers (a study of small-scale farmers in Bende Local Government Area of Abia State)
  5. Commercial bank credit and agricultural output in Nigeria (1982–2007)
  6. Contributions of the banking sector to the agricultural sector in Nigeria (1985–2015)
  7. Econometric study on the determinants of agricultural sustainability in Nigeria (1970–2017)
  8. Impact of agricultural financing on the agricultural output in Nigeria
  9. Impact of agricultural output on the Nigerian economy
  10. Impact of agricultural production on Nigeria’s economic growth (1980–2015)
  11. Impact of agriculture on the growth of the Nigerian economy
  12. Impact of government expenditure on agricultural output in Nigeria
  13. Impact of healthcare delivery on agricultural sector output in Nigeria
  14. Impact of public agriculture expenditure on agricultural output and economic growth (1978–2007)
  15. Beyond agricultural revolution and economic diversification: an assessment of policy in the wake of dwindling oil revenue
  16. Impact of agricultural sector on economic growth of Nigeria
  17. Population growth, agricultural output, and economic growth in Nigeria – a cointegration approach (1970–2015)
  18. The impact of agricultural development on Nigeria’s economic growth (1980–2010)
  19. The role of commercial banks in agricultural development in Nigeria (1986–2010)
  20. The role of financial institutions in agricultural development (1990–2010): a case study of the Nigerian Agricultural Cooperative and Rural Development Bank
  21. The role of microfinance bank credit on agricultural development in Nigeria (1980–2010)
  22. The role of the agricultural sector as an accelerator to the Nigerian economy
  23. Impact of the agricultural sector on the Nigerian economy

Oil, energy, and natural resources15 topics

  1. Crude oil price fluctuations and economic growth in Nigeria (1985–2015)
  2. Dutch disease and resource curse: experience from Nigeria’s economic development
  3. Effect of oil revenue and macroeconomic performance in the Nigerian economy
  4. Energy and industrialization in Nigeria: problems and prospects
  5. Examine critically the extent to which petroleum products affect Nigerian economic growth
  6. Impact of crude oil price on the economy of Nigeria (1981–2015)
  7. Impact of fuel subsidy removal on the transportation sector in Nigeria
  8. Impact of oil revenue on the economic growth in Nigeria (1980–2010)
  9. Impact of petroleum subsidy on the consumption of petroleum products in Nigeria
  10. Causative factors influencing electricity generation in Nigeria: autoregressive distributed lag and vector error correction model approaches
  11. The effects of oil joint venture partnerships on enforcement of the zero-gas flaring policy in Nigeria, 2003–2011
  12. The impact of oil export on economic growth in Nigeria (1981–2014)
  13. The role of the Ministry of Petroleum Resources in the management of oil regulations in Nigeria
  14. Contributions of the solid mineral sector to Nigeria’s economic growth
  15. Forex reserves and their impact on the economy of Nigeria (1980–2016)

Banking, finance, credit, and financial institutions17 topics

  1. An investigation of the contributions of microfinance banking institutions to capital formation in Nigeria (1992–2010)
  2. Cash and credit management as a panacea for illiquidity in commercial banks in Nigeria
  3. Impact of deposit money bank credits on economic growth of Nigeria
  4. Relationship between microfinance bank activities and economic development in Nigeria
  5. The impact of CBN cashless policy on the development of the financial sector of Nigeria
  6. The impact of CBN’s cashless policy on the growth and development of the Nigerian economy
  7. The impact of commercial bank credit on non-oil export trade in Nigeria
  8. The impact of credit access on entrepreneurial development in Nigeria
  9. The impact of financial liberalization on the economic growth of Nigeria
  10. The impact of financial liberalisation on the Nigerian economy
  11. The impact of liquidity on the performance of commercial banks in Nigeria (a case study of First Bank of Nigeria Plc)
  12. The impact of microfinance on entrepreneurship development in Nigeria
  13. The role of financial institutions in a developing economy (a case study of Guaranty Trust Bank Plc, Agbara)
  14. The contribution of the Bank of Industry (BOI) to industrial development in Nigeria (1980–2010)
  15. Financial development and economic growth in Nigeria
  16. Financial development and inclusive growth in Nigeria, 1981–2014
  17. An empirical analysis of the impact of deposit money bank on the manufacturing sector in Nigeria (1980–2011)

Economic growth, human capital, and development50 topics

  1. Analysis of human capital formation and economic development in Nigeria (1981–2015)
  2. Economic growth and income inequality: the case of Brazil
  3. Effect of capital formation on economic growth in Nigeria (1981–2015)
  4. Effect of corruption on the economic growth of Nigeria
  5. Human capital development and economic growth in Nigeria
  6. Human capital development and economic growth in Nigeria, 1981–2014
  7. Human capital development, unemployment, and economic wellbeing in Nigeria
  8. Human capital development as a catalyst for economic growth and development in Nigeria (1986–2016)
  9. Human resource development and the Nigerian economy: a case study of Umuna in Orlu Local Government Area in Imo State
  10. Impact of financial development and inclusive growth in Nigeria (1981–2014)
  11. Impact of human capital development on economic growth in Nigeria
  12. Impact of macroeconomic variables on Nigerian economic growth
  13. Impact of population growth on the Nigerian economy (1980–2010)
  14. Impact of public spending on poverty reduction in Nigeria (1980–2011)
  15. Impact of poverty reduction programmes on the growth of the Nigerian economy
  16. Infrastructural deficit and real sector development in Nigeria
  17. Investment on human capital and its impact on Nigerian economic growth
  18. Population growth and economic development in Nigeria (1981–2011)
  19. Poverty and the Nigerian economy
  20. The impact of female labour force on the economic growth of Nigeria (1980–2010)
  21. The impact of labour market crisis on developing economies: the Nigerian experience (1980–2010)
  22. The impact of population growth on the Nigerian economy (1980–2010)
  23. The role of infrastructure development on national economic growth: a case study of the telecommunication sector in Nigeria (2000:1–2010:4)
  24. The impact of globalization on industrial growth of Nigeria (1985–2011)
  25. The impact of globalization and balance of payment on the Nigerian economic growth
  26. The effect of globalization and balance of payment on the Nigerian economic growth
  27. An assessment of the impact of industrialization on economic growth in Nigeria
  28. An assessment of the impact of the manufacturing sector on economic growth in Nigeria (1981–2010)
  29. Assessment of the impact of the manufacturing sector on economic growth in Nigeria (1980–2015)
  30. Analysis of twin deficit and manufacturing sector of the Nigerian economy
  31. Analysis of the impact of tariffs on economic growth in Nigeria (1980–2010)
  32. Effect of the industrial sector on economic growth in Nigeria
  33. Impact of industrialization on economic growth in Nigeria
  34. Impact of interest rate on manufacturing sector output in Nigeria
  35. Industrial sector growth and economic performance in Nigeria
  36. Role of the manufacturing sub-sector and export in determining economic growth in Nigeria
  37. The effect of macroeconomic variables on manufacturing sector output in Nigeria
  38. The impact of industrialization on economic growth in Nigeria (1981–2012)
  39. The impact of industrialization on Nigeria’s economic development
  40. The impact of manufacturing sector on Nigeria’s economic growth
  41. The impact of power generation capacity on economic growth of Nigeria (1980–2015)
  42. The manufacturing sector development and importation effect on the Nigerian economy
  43. The role of industrialization on economic growth of Nigeria (1987–2015)
  44. Impact of electricity power supply on the performance of small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria (1980–2014)
  45. Power supply and the performance of small and medium scale industries in Nigeria from (1986–2010)
  46. The impact of small and medium scale industries on the economic growth of Nigeria (1986–2010)
  47. Role of small scale industries in economic development of Nigeria
  48. Impact of the development of shopping malls on existing retail businesses in Enugu Metropolis
  49. The impact of transportation on the Nigerian economy (1980–2010)
  50. The role of small scale industries in economic development of Nigeria

Debt, deficits, and international finance27 topics

  1. An assessment of the impact of foreign direct investment on Nigerian economic growth (1990–2011)
  2. Budget deficit and current account balance in Nigeria
  3. Budget deficit and current account balance in Nigeria (1986–2010)
  4. Comparative analysis of the effect of fiscal deficit financing on economic growth of Nigeria (1981–2015)
  5. Domestic debt and economic growth of Nigeria (1980–2014)
  6. Domestic debt management and economic growth in Nigeria (1981–2015)
  7. Effect of external debt on economic growth in Nigeria
  8. Empirical analysis of the impact of foreign direct investment on the economic growth in Nigeria: a case study of Nigeria Bottling Company
  9. Foreign direct investment and its impact on the development of the Nigerian economy (1990–2010)
  10. Impact of external borrowing on Nigeria’s economy
  11. Impact of external debt on economic development of Nigeria
  12. Impact of external debt on economic growth in Nigeria
  13. Impact of foreign aid on economic growth in Nigeria
  14. Investigating the twin deficit hypothesis in Nigeria (1981–2015)
  15. Savings and trade deficit in Nigeria
  16. The effect of external debt and balance of payment on economic growth in Nigeria (1980–2014)
  17. The effect of external debt on economic growth of Nigeria (1981–2010)
  18. The effects of government fiscal deficit financing on real gross domestic product
  19. The impact of external debt on the Nigerian economy (1985–2011)
  20. The impact of foreign direct investment on economic growth in Nigeria
  21. The impact of foreign direct investment on Nigeria’s economic growth (1980–2010)
  22. The impact of foreign direct investment on Nigeria’s economic development
  23. The impact of foreign direct investment on the economy of third world countries: Nigeria
  24. The impacts of external debt on economic growth in Nigeria over the period 1980 to 2015
  25. Impact of foreign direct investment on gross domestic product in Nigeria
  26. The effect of external debt on Nigeria’s economic growth (1989–2010)
  27. An econometric study of relationship between interest rate and economic growth in Nigeria

International trade, openness, and trade policy19 topics

  1. An empirical analysis on the impact of oil and non-oil exports on Nigeria’s economy (1981–2012)
  2. Effect of non-oil exports on the Nigerian economy
  3. Impact of exchange rate changes on non-oil exports in Nigeria
  4. Impact of foreign trade on economic growth in Nigeria (1981–2010)
  5. Impact of import and export growth on Nigerian economic growth
  6. Impact of international trade on economic growth in Nigeria
  7. Impact of international trade on the economic growth of Nigeria
  8. Impact of international trade on unemployment in Nigeria
  9. Impact of non-oil export on Nigerian economy (1981–2014)
  10. Impact of non-oil export on Nigerian economy (1986–2010)
  11. Impact of terms of trade on the growth of the Nigerian economy
  12. Impact of trade openness on the economic growth of Nigeria
  13. Impacts of international trade on the Nigerian economy between 1981–2016 using Nigerian time series data
  14. The impact of non-oil export on economic growth in Nigeria (1986–2010)
  15. The impact of non-oil revenue on the GDP growth of Nigeria (1990–2015)
  16. Trade openness and output growth in Nigeria: an econometric analysis (1970–2007)
  17. Examine the growing importance of China’s presence and interests in Africa for Nigeria’s economy
  18. Examine Nigeria’s foreign policy after the Cold War, its challenges and prospects
  19. Multinational co-operations and economic growth in Nigeria

Taxation, revenue, and fiscal instruments16 topics

  1. Effect of tax administration on revenue generation in Enugu State (a case study of the State Board of Inland Revenue Service, Enugu State)
  2. Effect of tax revenue on economic growth
  3. Impact of taxation on economic growth in Nigeria
  4. Impact of taxation on manufacturing output in Nigeria (1981–2015)
  5. Impact of value added tax on economic growth and revenue generation in Nigeria (1994–2015)
  6. Impact of value added tax on Nigeria’s economic growth
  7. Inequality and taxation in Nigeria (1980–2010)
  8. Tax incentive: a catalyst for industrial development and economic growth in Nigeria
  9. The effect of personal income tax on economic growth in Nigeria
  10. The impact of value added tax on Nigerian economic growth (1994–2010)
  11. Value added tax (VAT) and price stability in Nigeria
  12. An assessment of the impact of privatization on the Nigerian capital market
  13. Effect of privatization on the Nigerian economy
  14. Impact of privatization on economic growth in Nigeria (1986–2016)
  15. The effect of privatization and commercialization on the Nigerian economy (1970–2010)
  16. The impact of privatization and commercialization of public enterprises on economic growth of Nigeria

Health, education, and social sector economics14 topics

  1. Impact of health expenditure and health outcome on Nigeria’s economic growth
  2. Public healthcare expenditure and health sector performance outcome in Nigeria
  3. The impact of educational expenditure on economic growth in Nigeria
  4. The impact of human resource development on the growth of organizations
  5. The impact of human resource management on an organisation’s performance
  6. An evaluation of the impact of NAPEP on entrepreneurship development in Nigeria (a case study of Imo State)
  7. Impact of entrepreneurial education on disabled students in Enugu Metropolis
  8. The appraisal of the techniques used in teaching economics in secondary schools (a case study of Enugu East Local Government Area)
  9. Impact of human resource development on the Nigerian economy (a case study of Umuna in Orlu Local Government Area in Imo State)
  10. Economic impact of the development of shopping malls on existing retail businesses in Enugu Metropolis
  11. The effect of environmental accounting and reporting on the corporate performance of selected oil and gas companies in Nigeria
  12. The impact of value chain analysis on the profitability of a firm
  13. Impact of cash management on a company’s survival (a case study of the Nigeria Bottling Company)
  14. Financial performance and corporate social responsibility of quoted conglomerates in Nigeria

Econometric, methodological, and case-study topics15 topics

  1. An econometric analysis on the impact of inflation on economic growth in Nigeria (1980–2015)
  2. An econometric analysis of the effects of monetary policy on the Nigerian economy
  3. An econometric study of the determinants of private sector investment in Nigeria (1970–2015)
  4. Econometric investigation on the impact of strike disruption (action) on labour productivity in Nigeria
  5. Econometric study on the determinants of agricultural sustainability in Nigeria (1970–2017)
  6. Regression analysis on national income (from 1998–2003) (a case of the Federal Republic of Nigeria)
  7. Internal control system and its prospect on public sector organizations (a case study of selected ministries)
  8. The analysis of the impact of unemployment and inflation on the balance of payment in Nigeria (1980–2010)
  9. Investigating the twin deficit hypothesis in Nigeria (1981–2015)
  10. An empirical analysis of the impact of foreign direct investment on the economic growth in Nigeria
  11. An econometric study of relationship between interest rate and economic growth in Nigeria
  12. Causative factors influencing electricity generation in Nigeria: autoregressive distributed lag and vector error correction model approaches
  13. Nexus between public expenditure and economic growth by testing Wagner’s Law: time series evidence from Nigeria
  14. Empirical analysis of the relative effect of monetary and fiscal policies on economic growth in Nigeria
  15. An econometric analysis of the determinants of private sector investment in Nigeria

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How to choose a workable topic

A strong Economics project starts with one clear variable, relationship, or sector question and a realistic plan for data. Narrow a broad subject before committing to it.

  1. Choose a field you want to study, such as monetary policy, fiscal policy, trade, agriculture, oil, or development economics.
  2. Check that you can access the needed time-series data, survey respondents, or institutional records within your timeline.
  3. Set a clear period, sector, location, or dataset, then confirm the method and format with your supervisor.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best Economics final year project topics in Nigeria?

Strong topics are specific, measurable, and tied to one economic relationship or sector. High-approval themes include monetary and fiscal policy effects, exchange rate and inflation studies, unemployment and growth analysis, capital market performance, agricultural financing, oil revenue, and public expenditure reviews using Nigerian time-series data.

How do I choose a good Economics project topic?

Start with a variable or relationship you want to test, then check data availability. Most Nigerian Economics projects use time-series data from CBN Statistical Bulletins, NBS reports, World Bank data, or SEC publications. Narrow the period and the sector, define your model, and confirm with your supervisor before writing your proposal.

Can I do an Economics project without econometric modelling?

Yes. Many approved Economics projects use descriptive statistics, simple regression, chi-square tests, or survey-based analysis of respondents. If your topic involves policy or institutional evaluation (e.g., NAPEP, tax administration, privatization), you may use case study and survey methods. Confirm acceptable methodology with your department.

How many chapters is an Economics project in Nigeria?

Most Nigerian universities use a five-chapter format: Chapter One (introduction and objectives), Chapter Two (literature review), Chapter Three (research methodology and model specification), Chapter Four (data presentation, analysis, and interpretation), and Chapter Five (summary, conclusion, and recommendations). Confirm with your department.

Which Economics project topic is easiest for final year?

Topics with readily available data and simple models tend to be the most manageable. Examples: the impact of government expenditure on economic growth, effects of inflation on consumption, or determinants of unemployment. These use publicly available time-series data and can be analysed with basic regression in EViews, SPSS, or Stata.

Where do I get data for my Economics project?

Common sources include the CBN Statistical Bulletin and Annual Reports, National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), World Bank Open Data, IMF International Financial Statistics, SEC Nigeria, NBS labour force reports, and the Nigerian Exchange Group. For survey-based topics, primary data from questionnaires and interviews is standard.