Nigerian banking sector reforms and sustainablility: Elements of synthesis

Abstract

Since banks account for over 60 per cent of the financial sector and are directly related to economic growth and development in Nigeria, it becomes absolutely necessary to ensure their good health through sustained reforms in the areas of sound macro environment, regulator – banker tension index (RBTI) measurement, supervision/quality of bankers, education, economic reform programme, and corporate governance. NESG Economic Indicators Vol. 12 (2) 2006: pp.19-2