THE IMPACT OF INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES OF COMMERCIAL BANKS ON THE ECONOMY (A CASE STUDY OF UNION BANK AND FIRST BANK PLC)

ABSTRACT This study was able to ascertain a review of the investment activities of commercial banks – the impact it has on the economy judging from the fact that the consistent decline in the nations external reserve is as a result of little attention to the productive sector of the economy. This research work was able to identify the various forms of investment undertaken by the commercial banks specifically that of First Bank and Union Bank having identified them, it also went further to find out how the nation has benefited from these activities. Furthermore the works of other authors concerning the topic were also intact in the literature review statement of this report. This write up also presented the tests of the findings and interpretation of data gathered. Finally in drawing at my conclusions, interviews were conducted and statistical tests such as Chi Square employed in analysing data collected in the course of study.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Title page Approval page Dedication Acknowledgement Abstract Table of contents
CHAPTER ONE 1.0Introduction 1.1Statement of the Problem 1.2Purpose of  the study 1.3Significance of the study 1.4Statement of Hypothesis 1.5Scope of the study 1.6Limitation of the study
CHAPTER TWO 2.0REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURES 2.1Definitions(s) 2.2Functions
CHAPTER THREE 3.0RESEARCH DECISION AND METHODOLOGY 3.1SOURCES OF DATA 3.2PRIMARY DATA SECONDARY SAMPLE USED 3.3METHOD OF INVESTIGATION
CHAPTER FOUR 4.0Data presentation 4.1Data analysis 4.2Test of Hypothesis
CHAPTER FIVE 5.0SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS  AND RECOMMENDATIONS. 5.1CONCLUSION 5.2RECOMMENDATIONS BIBLIOGRAPHY APPENDIX