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Emmanuel Anwanaodung

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Emmanuel is an economic researcher and writer who likes to investigate systems, connect the dots, and find solutions.

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A Review of the Buhari Administration’s Impact on the Agriculture Sector
A Review of the Buhari Administration’s Impact on the Agriculture Sector

We attempt to investigate the performance of the Muhammadu Buhari-led administration in the agriculture sector.

Understanding Africa’s Water Crisis Through Stress and Scarcity
Understanding Africa’s Water Crisis Through Stress and Scarcity

Exploring Africa's issues with water stress, scarcity, and insecurity, and seeking a way forward through policy and technology.

An Abundance of Mineral Reserves Put Africa at Forefront of the Clean Energy Transition
An Abundance of Mineral Reserves Put Africa at Forefront of the Clean Energy Transition

The technologies needed for the clean energy transition will be powered by African reserves of critical minerals.

Improving Agriculture Land Use in Africa Through Fertilization
Improving Agriculture Land Use in Africa Through Fertilization

A confluence of conditions has led to growing food insecurity in sub-Saharan Africa. Factors from effects of climate change such as drought and altered harvest cycles to soil degradation, conflict, and reliance on smallholder farming have led to a situation where according to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), 278 million Africans face food insecurity. As many as 140 million Africans are acutely affected.

Addressing Potential Pitfalls as Africa’s Oil and Gas Financing Continue to Dwarf Renewable Energy Investment
Addressing Potential Pitfalls as Africa’s Oil and Gas Financing Continue to Dwarf Renewable Energy Investment

With oil and gas investments in Africa as high as ten times that of renewables, we seek to explore why the energy transition continues to stall, and the effects of continued fossil reliance.

Finding the Balance Between Sustainability and Growth in Africa, as Electricity Supply Raise Emissions
Finding the Balance Between Sustainability and Growth in Africa, as Electricity Supply Raise Emissions

Africa's electricity supply will inevitably rise as its economy grows. Can the continent control the subsequent uptick in carbon emissions?

China the Biggest Beneficiary, as Nigeria’s Importation for Construction Rises
China the Biggest Beneficiary, as Nigeria’s Importation for Construction Rises

As Nigeria's need for construction materials outstrips supply, the country looks to China.

Natural Gas Dominates Africa’s Electricity Generation
Natural Gas Dominates Africa’s Electricity Generation

Natural gas continues to provide a significant share of electricity generation in Africa, as newer discoveries portend increase.

Can Nuclear Energy Become a Major Power Source in Africa?
Can Nuclear Energy Become a Major Power Source in Africa?

With electricity demand rising in Africa's growing economy, can countries look to add nuclear to the energy mix?

Nigeria Seeks to Play an Enlarged Role in Global Palm Oil Market
Nigeria Seeks to Play an Enlarged Role in Global Palm Oil Market

Once a giant in the global palm oil trade, Nigeria is seeking to once again play a major role as demand grows internally and externally

Deforestation and the loss of Africa’s Vital Forest Ecosystems
Deforestation and the loss of Africa’s Vital Forest Ecosystems

Africa's rich and diverse forest ecosystems are in danger of collapsing, risking ecological stability globally.

Can Decentralized Energy Provide a Stable Workforce for Women in Africa?
Can Decentralized Energy Provide a Stable Workforce for Women in Africa?

The growth of decentralized renewable energy could serve as a factor in increasing jobs in technical positions for women across Africa.