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Kehinde Emmanuel Agbeni
Lagos State University
Humanities Economics, Econometrics & Finance Social Sciences

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Environmental Pollution and Public Health Implications of Poor Solid Waste Management Practices in Developing Countries: Evidence from Urban Cities in Nigeria Kehinde Emmanuel Agbeni; Hadiza Nuhu Ajoge; Ewurum Chukwuemeka Promise; Sunday bakel Samuel; Ogegere Ogheneochukome Evelyn; Ogegere Oghenemudiakevwe Franklyn; Kazeem Ojuade; Bernice Asamoah Boahene
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT REVIEW Vol 3 No 2 (2025): Current issue 8
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58765/ijemr.v3i2.279

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Purpose - This study investigates the health and environmental impacts of poor solid waste management practices in urban cities across Nigeria. It explores how increasing population and urbanization contribute to rising waste volumes and the reliance on open dumpsites, which pose serious risks to public health and the environment. Design/methodology/approach - A mixed-methods research design was adopted, combining survey questionnaires and in-depth interviews. Field data were collected from three urban areas where open dumping is common. A total of 150 questionnaires were distributed to residents living within a two-kilometer radius of the dumpsites, with 138 valid responses received (92% response rate). In addition, ten interviews were conducted with waste management officials and healthcare personnel. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Originality -  This study contributes to the understanding of the link between improper waste disposal and public health in the Nigerian urban context. It highlights the socio-environmental consequences of unmanaged waste and offers insights into the institutional and community-level responses. Findings and Discussion - The results reveal that existing waste management systems in Nigerian urban centers are largely ineffective. Poor waste handling practices have led to increased cases of communicable diseases such as malaria, cholera, typhoid, and diarrhea. However, the study also identifies economic opportunities in recycling and waste-related employment, if properly managed. Conclusion - The findings underscore the need for stronger public awareness, improved waste recycling infrastructure, and strict enforcement of environmental laws. A sustainable waste management strategy should combine community education with institutional reforms to reduce health risks and improve environmental quality.
Analysis of Factors Affecting Economic Growth and Poverty in Nigeria: A Panel Data Approach Kehinde Emmanuel Agbeni; Charity Okonkwo Chukwu; Anya Adebayo Anya; Mercy Oluwabusayo Donatus
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT REVIEW Vol 3 No 3 (2025): Current issue 9
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58765/ijemr.v3i3.359

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Purpose - This study examines the key factors influencing economic growth and poverty reduction in Nigeria, with a focus on investment, government spending, exchange rates, infrastructure, and population dynamics. It explores how these variables interact to shape poverty outcomes in the Nigerian context. Design/methodology/approach - The study employs panel data regression analysis using secondary data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, World Bank Development Indicators, and National Bureau of Statistics, covering 1990–2022. Path analysis was used to capture both direct and indirect effects. Key regression results show that investment significantly drives GDP growth (β = 0.312, p < 0.05), while government spending positively impacts poverty reduction through its effect on output. However, population growth exerts pressure on poverty levels, weakening the gains from GDP growth. Originality -  Unlike previous studies that often treat growth and poverty separately, this paper integrates the two, offering fresh empirical insights into how macroeconomic variables simultaneously influence Nigeria’s growth-poverty nexus. Findings and Discussion - The findings indicate that expansion in investment and infrastructure improves growth outcomes, which in turn reduce poverty. For example, the regression shows that a 1% increase in investment raises GDP by 0.35%, while a 1% rise in government expenditure reduces poverty incidence by 0.22%. Yet, persistent exchange rate fluctuations and high population growth counter these gains, limiting poverty reduction. Conclusion - The study concludes that targeted investment, stable fiscal policies, and stronger infrastructure development are essential to accelerate growth and achieve poverty reduction in Nigeria. Policy reforms should address population pressures and exchange rate instability to ensure sustainable economic progress.
Co-Authors Anya Adebayo Anya Bernice Asamoah Boahene Charity Okonkwo Chukwu Ewurum Chukwuemeka Promise Hadiza Nuhu Ajoge Kazeem Ojuade Mercy Oluwabusayo Donatus Ogegere Oghenemudiakevwe Franklyn Ogegere Ogheneochukome Evelyn Sunday bakel Samuel