Economic and Financial Review
Publisher
Central Bank of Nigeria, Research Department
Keywords
Commercial banks, Credit operations, Loans and advances, Indigenous borrowers, Credit distribution, Loan security, Maturity of loans, Nigeria
Abstract
The objective of the paper is to analyze the state distribution of commercial bank loans and advances from 1972 to 1975. The analysis is based on the former twelve state structure, mainly because during the period covered by the study, the country was divided into twelve states. The year 1972 is chosen as a starting point because banking statistics on state basis were first available in that year. The analysis is based on the statistical returns by the banks in respect of their operations in each of the states of the federation.
Issue
16
Volume
2
Recommended Citation
Ogbe, N.E, (1978). A comparative analysis of the structure of commercial bank credit operations in Nigerian states: 1972-1975. CBN Economic and Financial Review, 16(2), 34-56