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Although the vast majority of the economists and the policy makers alike would agree that monetary policy is relatively effective at least in the short run, there is enormous room for dispute on how it is transmitted through various channels to the economy (Bernanke & Gertler, 1995). Thus, using Vector Autoregressive (VAR) model, this study examines the transmission mechanism of monetary policy in Nigeria. Applying monthly time series data covering the period of 2000M1 to 2014M12, the study shows that there is no long run relationship among monetary policy variables and real economic variables and that monetary policy is relatively effective in Nigeria. In addition, the study reveals three stylized facts about the transmission mechanism of monetary policy: (i) the two primary traditional channels of monetary policy (interest rate & asset price channels) are very weak in Nigeria; (ii) the bank lending channel is not operative in the country; and (iii) the credit and exchange rate channel are the most effective channels through which monetary policy is transmitted in the case of Nigeria. In light of the findings, it is recommended that CBN should re-modify its monetary policy to ensure steady and non-inflationary economic growth in Nigeria. ; ÖZ: Ekonomistler ve politika yapıcıların üzerinde hemfikir oldukları konulardan birisi para politikasının kısa dönemde son derece etkin olduğudur. Ancak ekonomiye hangi kanallar yolu ile para politikasının uygulanıp aktarılacağı yönünde muazzam bir tartışma ortamı da mevcuttur (Bernanke & Gertler, 1995). Böylece bu çalışma Vektör Otoregresif (VAR) modelini kullanarak Nijerya örneğinde para politikasının aktarım mekanizmasını ölçmeyi amaçlamaktadır. 2000 yılı birinci aydan 2014 yılı onikinci aya kadar olan süreci kapsayan veri seti kullanılarak yapılan analizde para politikası değişkenleri ile reel ekonomik değişkenler arasında uzun dönem ilişki bulunmadığı ortaya çıkmıştır. Bu sonuçlar aynı zamanda para politikalarının Nijerya'da başarılı bir şekilde uygulanamadığını ortaya koymaktadır. Buna ek olarak çalışma üç farklı stilde para politikasının aktarım mekanizmasının gerçekliklerini ortaya koymaktadır: (i) para politikasının üç temel aracının ikisi Nijerya'da oldukça zayıftır; (ii) Bankaların borçlandırma mekanizması fonksiyonel değildir, ve (iii) döviz kuru mekanizması Nijerya'da en etkin mekanizma olarak para politikasının aktarımında karşımıza çıkmaktadır. Bilgiler ışığında Nijerya Merkez Bankası'nın para politikasını yeniden şekillendirmesi gerektiği düzgün ve enflasyondan arındırılmış ekonomik büyüme için şart olarak karşımıza çıkmaktadır. ; Master of Science in Economics. Thesis (M.S.)--Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Business and Economics, Dept. of Economics, 2015. Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Mehmet İvrendi.

Although Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives have advanced considerably in the past few years. Despite the advancement in the literature on (CSR) very few of them have reflected on the roles of government institutions, especially in the emerging nations. The purpose of the review is to provide a systematic analysis of the role of government institutions on CSR. A methodical kind of literature review was carried out utilising approaches proclaimed by the Institute for Analyses and Propagations but adjusted to the specific requirements of this analysis. The various online database was searched. The search phrases used were governments, CSR, Civil society organisation (CSOs). The review studies are selected from 2009-2019. The total number of articles collected is one hundred and twenty-three (123) out of which sixty (60) of them were found worthy for the analysis. The functions of government institutions were recognised, particularly in the setting of facility deliverance and sustainable development, all together were described to be used to government institutions, CSR and CSOs research, and other activities. The functions described in the piece of work ought to enlighten all researchers in CSR that successful research in CSR cannot be realised without involving institutional theory.

This study investigated the health implications of work-related stress among academic staff of tertiary institutions in Katsina State, Nigeria. This research adopts a descriptive survey design. The population of this study is 2,036 academic staff from thirteen institutions. A sample of 328 academic staff was drawn, using proportionate stratified sampling technique. A self-developed questionnaire (HIWRS-Q) with reliability of 0.75 was used. Chi-square and t-test were used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. Findings of this study revealed that 105 (32%) of the respondents do not experienced health implications of work-related stress while, 223 (68%) of the respondents experienced health implications of work-related stress. Also, there is significant health implication of work-related stress among academic staff (P=0.0010.05). It is recommended among others that the State government should improve on the working environment and conditions of academic staff to be health-friendly, health enhancing conditions for achieving academic excellence, and sustainable productivity in the State.

Monkeypox (MPX) is a viral zoonosis with lesions like smallpox. Though rare in Nigeria, sporadic outbreaks have been reported in 17 states since September 2017. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has further reduced surveillance and reporting of MPX disease. This study seeks to assess the effect of an enhanced surveillance approach to detect MPX cases and measure the cumulative incidence of MPX in priority states in Nigeria. We identified three priority states (Rivers, Delta and Bayelsa) and their Local Government Areas (LGAs) based on previous disease incidence. We also identified, trained, and incentivized community volunteers to conduct active case searches over three months (January to March 2021). We supported case investigation of suspected cases and followed up on cases in addition to routine active surveillance for MPX in health facilities and communities. Weekly and monthly follow-up was carried out during the same period. Out of the three states, 30 hotspots LGAs out of the 56 LGAs (54%) were engaged for enhanced surveillance. We trained three state supervisors, 30 LGA surveillance facilitators and 600 Community informants across the three priority states. Overall, twenty-five (25) suspected cases of MPX were identified. Out of these, three (12%) were confirmed as positive. Enhanced surveillance improved reporting of MPX diseases in hotspots LGAs across the priority states. Extension of this surveillance approach alongside tailored technical support is critical intra and post-pandemic.