ABSTRACT

The broad objective of this study is to the impact of stock market valuation  on the performance of the manufacturing sector . To achieve this objective data were obtained from central bank statistical bulletin and coca cola official website from 1980-2020   using  “Multivariate analysis”, assisted by the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20 in order to test the relationship between them. The data were analyzed using the variables and are summarized and analyzed into various components using simple regression equation. Base on the finding stock market valuation during the period was statistically significant and positive influencing the inflation rate in Nigeria given its moderate impact of 42 percent in varying the rate of inflation with a unit change in the stock market valuation. . Therefore, base on the findings we made recommendation that the mechanism for registration and valuation of shares in the stock exchange should be improved. The prices of equities quoted on the exchange should be made to reflect as much as possible the underlying economic fundamentals of the firms.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Cover page 

Title 

Declaration………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………iii

Certification…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….iv

Dedication……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….v

Acknowledgement………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….iv

Table of Contents………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Abstract…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION              PAGES

1.1Background of the study 1-3

1.2Statement of the problem  4-5

1.3Research question6

1.4Objective of the study           6

1.5Hypothesis of  the study7

1.6Justification for the study7-10

1.7Scope of the Study8

1.8Operational definition of terms8

CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW

2.1Conceptual Review           9-30

2.1.1      Conceptual Framework31

2.2   Empirical Review32-34

2.3 Theoretical Review 34-40

2.3.1Theoretical Framework 41-42

CHAPTER THREE: METHODOLOGY

3.0    Introduction 43

3.1 Area of Study 43

3.2 Research Design 43

3.3 Population, Sample size and Sampling Techniques 43-44

3.4 Source of Data and Data Collection Method44

3.5 Research Instruments44

3.5.1 Reliability of Instrument and Validity of Instrument 45

3.6 Re-statement of Hypothesis 45

3.7 Method of Data Analysis 45-46

CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS 

4.1      Data Presentation and Analysis 47-65

4.2      Test of Hypothesis 66-69

4.3     Discussion of Findings  69

CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION, AND RECOMMENDATION 

5.1     Summary70

5.2     Conclusion 71

5.3      Recommendations71

5.4       Contribution to Knowledge 72

5.5      Limitation of the Study 72

5.6    Suggestion for Further Study72

           Reference             73-77

          Appendices