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Time-Scale Domain Characterization of Time-Varying Ultrawideband Infostation Channel

The time-scale domain geometrical-based method for the characterization of the time varying ultrawideband (UWB) channel typical of an infostation channel is presented. Compared to methods that use Doppler shift as a measure of time-variation in the channel this model provides a more reliable measure of frequency dispersion caused by terminal mobility in the UWB infostation channel. Particularly, it offers carrier frequency independent method of computing wideband channel responses and parameters which are important for ultrawideband systems. Results show that the frequency dispersion of the channel depends on the frequency and not on the choice of bandwidth. And time dispersion depends on bandwidth and not on the frequency. It is also shown that for time-varying UWB, frame length defined over the coherence time obtained with reference to the carrier frequency results in an error margin which can be reduced by using the coherence time defined with respect to the maximum frequency in a given frequency band. And the estimation of the frequency offset using the time-scale domain (wideband) model presented here (especially in the case of multiband UWB frequency synchronization) is more accurate than using frequency offset estimate obtained from narrowband models

The Relationship between Regulatory Inconsistencies and Nigerian Banking Industry

Traditionally, the role of banks in any economy consists of financial intermediation, provision of an efficient payment system and serving as a conduct for the implementation of monetary policies. It is has been postulated that if these functions are efficient, the economy would be able to mobilize meaningful level off savings and channel such frauds to deficit unit, which will increase the gross domestic product (GDP) and create employment in long-run. This objective of this study is to investigate the implications of regulatory inconsistencies on the Nigerian banking industry. Regulation generally points to some kind of intervention in any business which ranges from explicit legal control to informal peer group control by government or some other such authoritative bodies. The methodology used in carrying out this work is descriptive desk research. The findings shows that regulatory in consistencies of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Nigeria Deposit Insurance NDIC,  Financial  regulatory coordinating committee (FRSCC) have not guaranteed effective  & efficient banking  practices in Nigeria. Also each administrative regime propound new banking regulation that is abounded  by the next regime thereby contributing to bank distress & failure. We recommend that regulatory agencies should be more proactive and be consistent regulatory policies;  critical analysis should be carried out before implementation and the use of professionals and academia is necessary for the achievement of regulatory & supervisory policies in  Nigerian banking system. Keywords: Regulatory inconsistencies, Central Bank of Nigeria  (CBN), Nigeria  Deposit Insurance Corporation  (NDIC), Banking Industry

Impact of Agent Banking on Performance of Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria

Agent banking has become an essential practice of financial institution in bringing their services closer to the people at the grass root. There is no doubt that agent banking if adopted into Nigerian banking system will help to improve banks profitability. The aim of this study is to investigate the implication of agent banking on the profitability of Nigerian commercial banks. The study made use of descriptive survey in carrying out the research and content analysis in analyzing the work. It was revealed that agent banking has proved to have essential role to play in improving customers satisfaction and bank profitability and it was recommend that agent banking should be adopted in Nigeria. Keywords: Agent banking, Profitability, ATM, Masters Card, Electronic Bankin

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