This empirical study investigated the likely impact of organisation structure on the cost efficiency and profitability of Nigerian banking enterprises. In this search, we probed into the structure of their decision-making, delivery channels and operations. We also studied their organisational...

This article tests four regression models using the available data of Nigerian quoted small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) between 1999-2003. It is conceptualised that sustained growth, adequate liquidity and requisite profitability in the SME sector is significantly related to their...

This paper surveys the parametric and non-parametric approaches adopted in estimating x-efficiencies and scale economies in banking. Specifically, the traditional stochastic cost frontier and Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) methodologies, including recent refinements incorporating the profit...

This study investigates the liquidity management practices of selected Nigerian banks by evaluating 1) the relevance of treasury objectives in bank portfolio management, 2) causes of asset-liability mismatch in banks, 3) causes of liquidity crisis, 4) incidence of treasury risk, 5) adequacy or...

This study is intended to investigate and subsequently improve the capability of corporate finance executives in handling acute liquidity shortages through optimal cash flow management practices within a risk-return framework in the Nigerian quoted manufacturing enterprises. The questionnaire...