Publications
Underfunding of Tertiary Education in Nigeria and Its Implications
A critical examination of the persistent underfunding of Nigerian tertiary education, its impact on infrastructure, research, and national...
Consequences of Nepotism in the Public Sector
This study examines how nepotism impairs efficiency and erodes public trust in Nigeria's public sector, offering policy reforms for merit-based...
Public Sector Reforms and the Political Economy of Anti-Corruption Policies in Nigeria
A critical analysis of the relationship between public sector reforms and the political economy of anti-corruption strategies in Nigeria...
The Criminal Enterprise of Kidnapping in Nigeria: A Critical Analysis
This study analyzes the rise of kidnapping in Nigeria as a criminal enterprise, examining its roots, economic implications, and potential solutions to eradicate the...
3 Fundamental Problems Africa Must Address to Foster Economic Growth and Development: African Leadership
Explore the three systemic issues hindering Africa’s development—structural, generational, and regional—and the leadership paradigm shifts required for growt...
The Route to Economic Buoyancy
Stephen Lazi Akhere PhD examines the transition from fuel subsidies to deregulation in Nigeria, exploring the long-term path toward national economic...
Understanding the 2023 Regulations: Licenses and Permits Processes
Learn about the 2023 NMDPRA regulations for petroleum license assignments and transfers. Explore streamlined procedures, fee structures, and the MDOGISP...
The Algorithms of Petroleum Industry Act
An analysis of Nigeria’s Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021, exploring its regulatory overhaul, the commercialization of NNPC, and the Host Community Development Trust F...
Tankers and Pipelines: Navigating the Pathway to Safe and Sustainable Fuel Transport
Stephen Lazi Akhere PhD explores the challenges of Nigeria's fuel transport system, from erratic tanker behavior to pipeline vandalism and sustainable rail...
Stephen Lazi Bags Professor of Political Economy
Stephen Lazi Akhere is conferred Professor of Political Economy by Castle Park University, USA. This feature explores his academic journey, leadership record, and why Nigeria needs leaders who understand economics, productivity, and...