Publications
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...
The Economic Impact of Petroleum Deregulation in Lagos State (1960-2007)
A comprehensive doctoral analysis of the long-term effects of government deregulation in the downstream petroleum subsector. Empirical evidence on how policy shifts impact the local economy of Lagos...
Nigeria-Cameroon Border Dispute: The Bakassi Peninsula Conflict Resolution
An in-depth assessment of the Bakassi Peninsula conflict settlement between Nigeria and Cameroon. This article discusses the geopolitics of the dispute, the ICJ ruling, and how its resolution serves as a model for peaceful conflict...
Macroeconomic Factors Influencing Petroleum Product Pricing in Nigeria (1999-2006)
An analysis of the macroeconomic factors influencing fuel pricing in Nigeria. This seminar paper focuses on the deregulation of the downstream sector and political reform strategies during the transition to...
Petroleum Economy Management: Pricing, Deregulation, and Subsidy in Nigeria
An analysis of the political economy of petroleum pricing in Nigeria. Discussing the debate on deregulation, subsidy removal, and the critical role of regulatory bodies in managing the downstream sector for economic...