Seminar Presentation

Learning in Nigeria’s Schools: Lessons from In and Out of School Children and a Potential Pedagogical Function (A RISE PRESENTATION)
Like most developing countries, Nigeria is mobilizing national and international efforts to meet the sustainable development goal of inclusive and quality education for all. Learning profiles allow for tracking of…
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The economic impact of domestic responses to COVID-19: the case of Nigeria
Nigeria had been grappling with weak recovery from a recession in 2016, with GDP growth rate tapering around 2.3 percent in 2019. The debt service-to-revenue ratio has been at 60…
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The Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) model
The CGE component is aimed at complementing the consultations and inputs gathered and analyzed from key stakeholders on the project as discussed in the survey session. It would also provide…
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Evaluating the Impact of the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement on Nigerian Micro Small & Medium Enterprise
In July 2019, Nigeria joined 53 other African Union member countries to endorse the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). The signing of this agreement is expected to have wide…
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Geographic Potentials, Production Integration And Regional Integration In West Africa
The paper discusses the geographic characteristics of West Africa, the diverse productive activities in each of the geographic location and its implications for regional integration.
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Political Decentralisation And Natural Resource Governance In Nigeria
The paper discusses Natural Resource Control and how it is affected by governance in Nigeria with focus on two oil-producing states. It also examines sub-national accountability in the use of…
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Program Budgeting Analysis On The Nigeria And Heath Education Sectors
This report examines Federal Governments budget, appropriation and implementation in the three main social sectors of the Nigerian economy - Education, Health and Water.
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Achieving Inclusive Growth Through Pro-poor Spending
The paper examines if the nature of the economic growth in Nigeria is inclusive (Pro-poor) or exclusive (pro-rich) and recommends ways to achieve inclusive growth with emphasis on Pro-poor spending.
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Public Spending On Education And Health In Nigeria
The paper conducts a Benefit Incidence Analysis to determine if public expenditure in education and health sector in Nigeria is pro-poor or pro-rich.
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Public Debt In A Growing Economy And Implications For The Nigerian Case
The paper analyses the impact of public debt on an economy using Nigeria as case study and identifies steady states in the model of a closed economy.
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A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis Of School Feeding And Education Assistance Programs In Nigeria
The study conducts a cost-effectiveness analysis on two education interventions in Nigeria: Education Assistance program and the Home Grown School Feeding and Health Program with the aim of increasing school…
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Implementing The Fiscal Responsibility Act At The State Level In Nigeria
The paper explores the policy framework for implementing the FRA across the 36 states, and identifies the underlying macroeconomic principles required for the FRA to be effective at the state…
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Job Creation In Nigeria: Challenges, Opportunities And The Role Of Micro, Small And Medium Enterpris
This paper identifies the challenges of job creation in Nigeria and examines governments approach using the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises to support Economic reforms.
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Enhancing Oil Sector Governance In Nigeria Through Transparency Reforms
The paper highlights the importance of oil sector transparency in order to support governments push towards structural reforms and inclusive growth.
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Fuel Subsidy Reform, Social Safety Nets (SSNs) And Pro-poor Growth
The paper examines the importance of fuel subsidy reforms and how the Nigerian government can achieve a successful reform. It also examines the link between safety nets and growth to…
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The Budget, Fiscal Policy And Service Delivery
The paper discusses the Macroeconomic impact of budget and its process and how to achieve an efficient and timely budget cycle.
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