THE ROLE OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN EXPORT FINACNING IN NIGERIA FROM 2006 – 2012 (A CASE STUDY OF FIRST BANK OF NIGERIA PLC ONITSHA BRANCH)

ABSTRACT
The primary objectives of this study was to examine how the financial institution export finance in Nigeria using First Bank of Nigeria Plc Onitsha branch as a case study. In carrying out this study, I used survey method in which I used the questionnaire to collect data. The target population was the staff of first bank of Nigeria Plc Onitsha Branch from which a sample of 80 was drawn. I used research questions and formulated research hypotheses. The relevant literature was reviewed for the study. The data were collected, presented analyzed and hypotheses tested using chi-square. At the end of the study a number of recommendations were made for further studies and on how to improve the Nigeria financial export in Nigeria and how to encourage the institutions for expansion and modernization.

TABLE CONTENTS
Cover Page:……………………………………………………..………i
Title Page:…………………………………………………….………..ii
Approval Page:………………………………………….…………….iii
Certification:……………………………………………......…………iv
Dedication:………………………………………………………..……v
Acknowledgements:....……………………………………………...…vi
Abstract:………………………………………………………………vii
Table of Contents..…………………………………………………...viii
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study:………………………………………………………….3
1.2 Statement of Problems:.…………………………………………………………..4
1.3 Purpose of the Study:…………………………………………………………….…6
1.4 Significance of the Study:………………………………………………………….7
1.5 Research Questions:…………………………………………………………………8
1.6 Formulation Hypothesis :………………………………………………………..9
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1.7 Limitation of the Study:………………………………………………………….10
1.8 Definition of Terms :……………………………………………………………….11
CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Mexim Annual Statement of Account of 1999
Foreign Sources ……………………………………………………………………16
2.2 Sources of Finance For Export ……………………….……………………….18
2.3 The role of Financial Institution ………………………..……………………18
2.4 Factors Militating Against Export Finance:………………………………20
2.5 Historical Background to Export Financial In Nigeria:………………21
2.6 Policy Instrument:…………………….…………………………………………….23
2.7 Duty Draw Back/Suspension Manufacture in Board Scheme …26
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Area of the Study :………………………………………………………………….33
3.2 Population of the study:…………………………………………………..……33
3.3 Sample and Sampling Technique:…………………………………………..33
3.4 Instrument for Data Collection :………………………………………….....34
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3.5 Validation of the Instruments…..……………………………………………34
3.6 Distribution and Retrieval of the Instrument:………………………..35
3.7 Method of Data Collection and Analysis:……………………………..…35
3.8 Analysis:………………………………………………………………………………….37
CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
4.1 Finding and Discussion of Finding Questionnaires
Distribution…………………………………………………………………………..38
CHAPTER FIVE
5.0 Summary of findings, conclusions and Recommendations:……46
5.1 Summary of Findings:…………………………………………….………………46
5.2 Conclusion:……………………………………………………………..……………..47
5.3 Recommendations:………………………………………………………………..48
Appendix:…………………………………………………………………………………………50
Questionnaire :…………………………………………………………………………………51
Bibliography :……………………………………………………………………………………55