"Nigerian Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF): lessons from existing SWF" by M. U. Yakub

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Title

Nigerian Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF): lessons from existing SWF

Authors

M. U. Yakub, Central Bank of NigeriaFollow

Keywords

Sovereign Wealth Fund, SWF, Nigeria

Abstract

This paper examines the merits and demerits of some existing SWFs with the view of drawing some lessons of experience for Nigeria to establish its own SWF. Following this introduction, the paper in section two outlines the objective of SWF, section three discusses the merits and demerits of SWF, while section four examines countries experiences and section five dwells on the institutional framework for the fund and section six provides policy recommendation.

Author Bio

The author Yakub, M. U. is a Principal Economist with the Research Department, Central Bank Of Nigeria.

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Recommended Citation

Yakub, M. U. (2011) "Nigerian Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF): lessons from existing SWF," Bullion: Vol. 35: No. 1, Article 2.
Available at: https://dc.cbn.gov.ng/bullion/vol35/iss1/2

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