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Professor Omowumi O. Iledare PreambleThe global energy ecosystem is experiencing unprecedented turbulence—marked by supply disruptions, decarbonisation pressures, geopolitical frictions, and technological disruption. In this volatile…
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Professor Omowumi O. Iledare PreambleParesident Bola Tinubu began his third year of a four-year presidency of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on May 29, 2025. The administration has taken steps over the last two years to reform the oil…
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Professor Omowumi O. Iledare Preamble:The cyclical movement of crude oil prices, characterized by periodic falls, stabilizations, and rises, continues to significantly impact economies worldwide. For nations like Nigeria that heavily…
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OMOWUMI O. ILEDARE, PhD, Preamble:In 2015, I criticised the politically charged Board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) appointed by President Muhammad Buhari, predicting inefficiency. From 2015 to 2019, the Nigerian…
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Professor Omowumi O. Iledare PREAMBLERefineries process petroleum liquids, and their value is influenced by crude oil costs. Factors such as access to crude oil and proximity to markets can affect the refining net value of refineries…
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Professor Omowumi O. Iledare PreambleEnergy access is a fundamental driver of economic development, social progress, and environmental sustainability. However, in many parts of Africa, millions of individuals still lack reliable access…
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By Professor Omowumi O. Iledare PREAMBLE: It is with deep admiration and heartfelt gratitude that I pen this tribute to honour an exemplary academician, a transformational leader, and my great benefactor, Professor Joseph…
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Omowumi O. Iledare, PhD PREAMBLENigeria has abundant liquid petroleum resources, estimated at thirty-seven billion barrels. This is equivalent to about fifty reserves-life years at the current extraction capacity rate of about two…
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Professor Omowumi O. Iledare Energy supply security dimensions—affordability, availability, adaptability, and affordability — are central considerations to Africa's environmental sustainability target and economic development. Energy…
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Saidu Ahmed "Price stability contributes to the well-being of the public, efficiency, sustainable economic growth, and employment..." – The Central Bank of Portugal. How did we get here? Why are prices of food, commodities, and…
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