Assessment of the impacts of deregulation on Nigeria's economic growth

Abstract

This paper examines the effect of economic deregulation in Nigerian economy. The study identified the different forms and policy instruments used by Nigerian government for effective deregulation. It highlighted the potential gains of deregulation and suggested ways of improving the Nigerian economy through guided economic deregulation. Against this background, Nigeria's quest for accelerated growth and development requires coherent strategies that seek to minimize the risks of deregulation while maximizing its benefits.

International Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences Vol. 2(1) 2006: 65-71