Publications
Public Sector Reforms: The Political Economy of Anti-Corruption in Nigeria
A critique of public sector reforms and anti-corruption policies. Highlighting how political interests undermine institutions like the EFCC and TSA, and the need for genuine structural...
The Resource Curse: Oil Dependency and Political Instability in Nigeria
Examining the 'resource curse' in Nigeria. This analysis explores how oil dependency fuels political instability, elite capture, and economic underdevelopment, keeping the nation poor despite its vast oil...
The Entanglement of Politics and Crude Oil: Governance and Instability in Nigeria
Investigating how crude oil wealth shapes Nigeria's political structure. A discussion on centralization, the 'resource curse', and how oil money fosters inequality and governance...
Dangote’s $18B Investment Unveiled: Refinery Set to Revolutionise Nigeria’s Petroleum Market
Stephen Lazi examines the $18 billion investment in the Dangote Refinery, exploring its potential to revolutionize Nigeria’s energy security and economic g...
Eradicating Energy Poverty in Nigeria: The Power of a Diversified Energy Mix
Nigeria is transitioning to a new era of energy accessibility. Discover how diversifying the energy mix with renewables and natural gas can solve the energy poverty crisis and provide reliable electricity for...
NMDPRA and the Decade of Gas: Maximizing Nigeria’s Domestic Gas Value Chain
Detailing the strategic mandate of the NMDPRA in actualizing Nigeria's 'Decade of Gas' policy. Learn about the regulatory frameworks designed to transition Nigeria from a crude oil exporter to a gas-powered industrial...
NMDPRA: Maximising the Domestic Gas Value Chain
Stephen Lazi Akhere PhD examines the NMDPRA strategies and the "Decade of Gas" initiative designed to transition Nigeria into a global gas powerhouse and...
Africa’s Industrialization: A Solution to Unemployment Challenges
A comprehensive analysis of Africa’s industrialization potential as a remedy for unemployment, exploring historical context, agricultural roots, and policy n...
Africa’s Industrialization: The Ultimate Solution to Unemployment
Discover how industrialization can transform Africa's vast resources into economic power. This article analyzes how shifting from raw material export to value-added manufacturing is the key to solving the continent's unemployment...
Evolution of the Oil and Gas Industry: Global and Nigerian Perspectives
A systematic analysis of the oil and gas economy. Trace the origin of petroleum in Nigeria, its rise to economic dominance, and the politicization of crude oil in the global...