THE IMPACT OF MONETARY AND FISCAL POLICIES OF CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA ON THE PROFITABILITY OF BANK (A CASE STUDY OF ZENITH BANK P.L.C

ABSTRACT: The economic policies or interpretation of such policies has always left a key question unanswered, how many authorities do such policies allow the banks to use their powers to lend, to made remarkable impact in the overall economic situation in the country. Like in banks in most developing economic (Nigeria inclusive) the role of providing advice and issuing financial directives lies in the ministry of finance, the Nigeria deposit insurance corporation and the central bank of Nigeria. The federal government relies on these institution for the proper functioning of banks through their monetary and fiscal policies, which could be concretionary or expansionary. This invariably affects the profitability of commercial banks etc. hence the need for this study. The Zenith Bank Plc has been chosen in this regard and except where specified individually, banks becomes the terminology. In this study in depth study is made on how the Apex Banks, the CBN’s financial policies monetary and fiscal affect the profitability of banks and it’s effect and the general influences it has on the economy. Chapter one of the study deals on the back ground, study of the problems. Statement of hypothesis  and what significant of the study is. Second chapter studies the literature used. The chapter three emphasis on the techniques and sample collection and questionnaire chapter four presentation of data analysis of the data and the interpretation of finding the last chapter five elucidates on the findings and solutions were proffered. Hence given rise to conclusion.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER ONE

Introduction

1. Background of the study
2. Statement of problems
3. Objective of the study
4. Significance of the study
5. Statement of hypothesis
6. Scope and limitation of study
7. Definition of terms

CHAPTER TWO

Literature review

1. 2004 monetary policy and the introduction of  N25 billion capital base.
2. Monetary and credit policy measure in 2002/2003
3. Frame work for determine bank cost of funds
   1. National saving certificate
   2. Federal government development stocks
   3. Minimum balance on loan saving account
   4. Money Transfer
   5. Policy on SMES
   6. CBN rediscounting and refinancing
   7. Characteristics of promissory note
   8. Paid up capital requirement
   9. Moral suasion
   10. Improvement in the payment system
4. Universal banking practice
5. Basic principles of commercial banks credit
6. Credit policies of commercial banks
7. Factors that determine credit policies in Nigeria
8. Capital position of the banks
9. Liquidity and profitability
10. Impact of CBN monetary policy on banks profit.