INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND THE PERFORMANCE OF THE NIGERIAN STOCK EXCHANGE

ABSTRACT This research work is aimed at studying Impact of Information Technology on the Performance of the Nigeria Stock Exchange with a particular reference to the Nigerian Stock Exchange Kaduna. The objective of the study is to analyze the impact of ICT on activities of the Nigerian Stock Exchange to see how effectively and efficiently it has satisfied the company’s financial demand and to identify the problems if any that have affected it performance in the past. Relevant literatures were reviewed from textbooks and journals relating to capital market and its contribution to industrial development in developing countries like Nigeria. In collection of data, questionnaire and personal interview and research instrument were used as instruments. Data collected through the questionnaires were analyzed. The result of the analysis collected led to the findings and conclusion was drawn on them. Recommendations were made in respect of improving the efficiency and public image through the provision of some vital patterns necessary for the success of Nigeria Stock Exchange in the economy.   TABLE OF CONTENTSCHAPTER ONE1.0 Introduction        11.1 Background of the Study      11.2 Statement of the Problems      31.3 Objectives of the Study      51.4 Research Hypothesis       61.5 Significance of the Study      61.6 Scope of the Study       71.7 Historical Background of the Case Study   71.8 Definition of Terms       9
CHAPTER TWO2.0 Literature Review       112.1 Introduction        112.2 Historical Development of Computer    112.3 Definition of Information Technology    172.4 Meaning of Stock Exchange      182.5 Role of Information Technology in Nigerian Stock Exchange      272.6 Role of Nigerian Stock Exchange in Economic Development      30
CHAPTER THREE3.0 Research Methodology      333.1 Introduction        333.2 Population and Sample Size     333.3 Sources and Method of Data Collection    343.4 Methods of Data Analysis       363.5 Justification for the Choice      36 
CHAPTER FOUR4.0 Data Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation  384.1 Introduction        384.2 Data Presentation and Analysis     394.3 Test of Hypothesis       434.4 Summary of Findings       44
CHAPTER FIVE5.0 Summary, Conclusion and Recommendations  475.1 Summary         475.2 Conclusion         485.3 Limitations of the Study      495.4 Recommendations       50Bibliography        52Appendix I         54Appendix II        55