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The document outlines the course structure for 'Banking and Financial Environment' at the University of Lagos, covering topics such as the Nigerian financial system, central banking, commercial and merchant banking, development banks, non-bank financial institutions, and regulatory frameworks. It also addresses recent developments in the banking sector, including Central Bank Digital Currency. Recommended textbooks and further reading materials are provided for students.

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The document outlines the course structure for 'Banking and Financial Environment' at the University of Lagos, covering topics such as the Nigerian financial system, central banking, commercial and merchant banking, development banks, non-bank financial institutions, and regulatory frameworks. It also addresses recent developments in the banking sector, including Central Bank Digital Currency. Recommended textbooks and further reading materials are provided for students.

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UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
COURSE TITLE: BANKING AND FINANCIAL ENVIRONMENT
COURSE CODE: FIN 317
COURSE OUTLINE
1. The Nigerian Financial System
- General Definition of the Financial System
- The Circular Flow of Money in the Economy
- The Nature of the Financial System

2. Financial System and the Economy


- Flow of Funds through the Financial System
- Direct or Indirect Finance
- Types of I Owe You(s) (IOUs) issued in the Financial System
- The Dynamic Nature of the Financial System

3. Central Banking
- Nature of Central Banking
- Principles of Central Banking
- Historical Background of the Central Bank of Nigeria
- Functions of the Central Bank of Nigeria
- Structure and Organization of The Central Bank of Nigeria.

4. Commercial Banking in Nigeria


- Historical Development of Commercial Banking in Nigeria
-Nature, Operations and Functions of Commercial Banking in Nigeria
- Structure of Commercial Banking in Nigeria
- Trends in the Banking Industry
5. Merchant Banking in Nigeria
- Evolution and Development of Merchant Banking in Nigeria
- Structure of Merchant Banking in Nigeria
- Merchant Banking Services
- Differences between Merchant and Commercial Banking Systems

6. Development Banks in Nigeria


-Historical Background of Development Banks
-Nature and Functions of Development Banks
-The Bank of Industry (BOI)
- The Bank of Agriculture (BOA)
- The Infrastructure Bank (formerly Urban Development Bank)
- The Nigerian Export and Import Bank (NEXIM)

7. Non-Bank Financial Institutions/Intermediaries


- An Overview of Non-Bank Financial Institutions
- Differences between Bank and Non-Bank Financial Institutions
- The Role of Non-Banking Financial Institutions in Nigeria
- Insurance Companies
- Pension funds
- Discount Houses
- Bureau De Change
-Finance Houses
- Unit Trusts
- Other Non-Banking Financial Institutions

8. The Money Market


- Rationale for establishing the Nigerian Money Market
- Money Market Instruments
- Participants in the Money Market
- Enabling Factors to the Growth and Development of the Money Market

9. Regulatory Environment for Banking and Finance


- Objectives of Regulation
- Types of Regulation
- Regulatory Authorities
- Categories of Banking and Financial Regulation
- Regulations governing Banking and Finance

10. Regulatory Institutions


- Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)
- Federal Ministry of Finance (FMF)
- Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
- Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC)
- National Insurance Commission (NAICOM)
- Pension Commission (PENCOM)
- Financial Services Regulatory Coordinating Committee (FSRCC)

11. Financial Sector Globalization


- Globalization
- Liberalization’
- Financial Inclusion
- Financial Innovation

12. Recent Developments in the Nigerian Banking Sector


- Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)
- Differences between Central Bank Digital Currency and Cryptocurrency
- Electronic Naira (e-Naira)
- Challenges of Central Bank Digital Currency in Nigeria.
Recommended Textbooks and Further Reading
Ajayi, J. A. (2021). The Nigerian Banking and Financial Environment, Third Edition, Ibadan:
Immaculate Press
Adekanye, F. (2010). The Elements of Banking in Nigeria, U. K: Graham Burn
Ezike, J. E. (2003). Economics of Banking and Finance, Lagos: Concept Publications Limited
Central Bank of Nigeria Bullion (Various Issues)
Central Bank of Nigeria Financial and Economic Review (Various Issues)
Central Bank of Nigeria Briefs (Various Issues)
Financial Papers, such as BusinessDay among others

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