ABSTRACT

It is generally accepted that development banks like most other types of financial institutions are facing a number of problems that most pressing and immediate of these, the problems of project financing and implementation are most exacting and formidable.

This study is therefore carried out as a first step towards identifying these problems, with a view to finding lasting solution to them.  the study also deals with the introductory aspects of the research.

It briefly examines the origin of development banking in Nigeria with particular reference to the establishment of the Nigerian Bank for Commerce and Industry (NBCI).  Chapter one contains information on the statement of the problem, objectives of study, the significance of the study, the scope and limitations of the study and a clear definition of terms and abbreviations used in the study.

Chapter two contains information on literature review.  

Chapter three and four deals with data collection and analysis. The research hypothesis deals with both primary and secondary data, which also tested hypothesis formulated in chapter one.

The research was finalized with interesting research findings, recommendations and conclusions as regards to the best means of eradicating or at least minimizing the problems of project financing and implementation in Nigeria.